July 2016

Aliamanu Middle School The

Panther Post

Hello AMS Ohana , There is a saying that all good things must come to an end, however the end of a journey is the beginning of another. After 44 years with the Department of Education in Hawaii, it is bittersweet for me to announce that I'm retiring as Principal of Aliamanu Middle School, starting July 1, 2016. In looking back on my career, it seemed like no two days were ever the same. As a result, my journey was filled with excitement, fun, challenges, and successes. Starting in 1971, I taught Industrial Arts (shop class) at Aliamanu Intermediate, then moved to Moanalua Intermediate. After 18 years of teaching in the classroom, I entered into administration and served as Vice Principal at Kalihi-Kai Elementary, Wheeler Elementary, and Moanalua High School. As a result of these experiences, I was then able to move up and become the Principal of Mokulele Elementary. In March of 2005, I returned to Aliamanu Middle School as Principal, where I’ve been ever since.

Many people have asked me why I've hung around for so many years. It’s simple – I’ve always enjoyed supporting our students by working with people to provide a safe, nurturing, and academically challenging learning environment. I will really miss the school-level environment, because nothing keeps you younger, and more on your toes, than our children trying to figure out who they are and where they are going. In closing, I want to thank all the people I’ve met and worked with along my journey for their support in our efforts to provide our children with the best possible education.

Aloha, Robert Eggleston





Start of School NOTE: RECEIPT OF THIS NEWSLETTER CONFIRMS YOUR CHILD IS REGISTERED FOR SCHOOL YEAR 20162017

7 th Grade only: Report on Monday, August 1, 2016. Students must report to their Homeroom by 8:00 AM. School will be dismissed at 11:30 AM (no lunch service)

8th Grade: Report to school joining all students on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 (7:55 AM – 2:05 PM)

7 th Grade Orientation: Parent Orientation:

August 1, 2016 from 8:15 - 11:30 AM August 1, 2016 from 8:15 - 9:00 AM

Fee Payment / Uniform Purchase:

Parent Orientation/ Fee Payment Schedule Monday, August 1, 2016 8:15 – 9:00:

Parent Orientation Assembly

9:00 – 11:00 Student fee payment Office: PTSO SBG dues Yearbook Uniform t-shirt sales(on availability) Bus Payments Lunch prepay PE uniform sales/lock deposit(E bldg.)

Aliamanu Middle School Uniform Policy and Dress Code Students are expected to be clean, neat, and responsible in their dress and appearance. We have a School Community Council approved dress code policy to ensure campus safety and maintain a productive learning environment that focuses on student achievement. Any student not meeting the dress code criteria will be sent to the office. When a student, parent, or teacher is not sure if the rules have been broken, the Principal or Vice-Principals will have the final say. All students attending Aliamanu Middle School are required to wear the school uniform from the first day of school. Students are required to wear a uniform shirt (blue or gray) and adhere to specific criteria for dress code bottoms and outwear, as outlined in the student planner. Students may only wear the gray Aliamanu jacket. This policy applies at all times when on campus, in buses, on field trips, and other school sponsored activities. Students must arrive in uniform, remain

August 1, 2016 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM in uniform all day, including after school while on campus.

ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL 421-4100 / 421-4103 (fax) PRINCIPAL: (TBA) VICE PRINCIPAL: Ms. Billie-Ann Takahashi VICE PRINCIPAL: Mr. Andrew Scott COUNSELORS: Mr. Larry Au (7th grade) Ms. Stephanie Kozuma (8th grade) STUDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR: Ms. Malia Brown

Attendance To reach the Attendance office, please call 421-4100, extension 223 to report any absences or tardies.

School Supplies In addition to supplies required by individual teachers, the following is required for ALL students. All supplies need to be replenished throughout the year as needed: • ruler • 2-inch three-ring binder • earbuds • notebook paper • graph paper • spiral notebook • 5-tab plastic divider set with pockets • composition book • scientific calculator • USB flash drive • book bag • Pencil pouch with following supplies: pencils

black or blue pen red pen highlighter colored markers or pencils eraser

August 9, 2016 Watch for details

School Lunch Breakfast Program Homeroom Class Assignments Homeroom assignments will be posted fronting the Administration Building starting Monday, July 25, 2016. On your first day of school, report directly to homeroom. Schedules will be handed to students during this time.

Child Pick-Up Procedures If you plan to pick up your child before the school day ends, please send a note with your child stating the reason and time you will be picking him/her up from school. Have your child bring that note to the office as soon as he/she arrives at school. If you are calling with the information, please give us at least one hour notice prior to picking up your child so we can have him/her ready for you to sign-out at the office. ID is required! Only those listed under the student’s emergency contacts will be allowed to pick up students.

In order to qualify for free or reduced lunch go to ezmealapp.com. BREAKFAST:

LUNCH:

Regular – $1.10 *Reduced – $0.30 *Free – If you qualify 2nd Breakfast - $2.40 Regular – $2.50 *Reduced - $.40 *Free – If you qualify 2nd Lunch - $5.50

We do not accept personal checks. CASH must be placed in an envelope with your child’s first/last name, grade & homeroom number on the front of the envelope and placed in the lunch money collection box located on the counter in the front office. Cash is not accepted in the cafeteria. Lunch money must be deposited by 9:00 a.m. in order to count for that day. The office does not provide lunch loans for students. Ala Carte items are sold at recess and are the same price to all. No reduced or free prices on the following items: Entree $2.00 Juice $1.00 Yogurt $0.65 Water $0.50 (prices subject to change)

Aliamanu Middle School does not accept

www.aliamanumiddle.org

personal checks. If you plan to pay for any event, fees, or item at the office, please have exact change with information regarding what you are paying for.

This website will provide general information that you may find useful.

School Fees Mandatory Student Fees: $15.00 --Student Body Government Dues: SBG dues are $10.00. On the first day of school, SBG issues every student a portfolio and a planner. The first planner is provided. Replacement copies will cost $5.00. AMS Student Government also sponsors assemblies, speakers, dance and activities, and contests for all students. SBG pays for prizes, awards, honor roll ribbons, leis, refreshments, and much more. --Student Fees: Each student is assessed a $5.00 fee to help cover the cost of the ID badge, lanyard, and mailing of THE PANTHER POST, quarterly student unsatisfactory reports and the final report card. The cost of a replacement I.D. is $7.00.

Optional Fees Yearbook: The school yearbook is sold to students and faculty for $27.00 if purchased by the end of first quarter (this cost is subject to change). Sale dates will be announced through the school bulletin, since the price increases thereafter to $32.00.

PTSO funds raised throughout the year are to help support classroom needs, student sports, events, and PTSO sponsored functions; $10.00 per family – CASH ONLY. Be entered to win a uniform shirt with your $10 membership enrollment! July 21st – Fee day: PTSO will be selling bottled water for $1.00, CASH ONLY! Kona Ice truck on site; CASH OR CARD – 9 oz. kiddie cup, $3; 12 oz. Reg. Kona, $4; 16 oz. King Kona, $5; 22 oz. Kowabunga cup, $6. All prices include ice cream! July 28th – Back to School Teacher Breakfast! Accepting breakfast item donations for that morning! If interested, please email PTSO at: [email protected]. August 1st – PTSO Meet & Greet, 8:45-11:30a !!!Collect Box Tops!!! Bring your box tops this day and drop them off at the PTSO table. It’s your money used to support our school! We invite all parents to join the PTSO and welcome anyone interested in volunteering!

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Our NEW address is:

** Visitor Parking ** Visitor parking is located off Salt Lake Boulevard along the chain-link fence fronting

our school. All stalls on campus are reserved for faculty and staff ONLY, and cars may be towed. However, parking is permitted in the “turnaround” along the blue railing only between the hours of 8:00-12:00 noon (after the school buses drop-off in the morning and before they pick up in the afternoon).

Parent Involvement

Conduct in Computer Lab

School Community Council (SCC): SCC is a mechanism for the six role groups (students, teachers, parents, community members, noncertificated staff, and an administrator) to give input and make decisions about the implementation of the school’s vision and mission (purpose). SCC meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:00 PM in the Administration Building.

Students are responsible for good behavior on the school computer network just as in the classroom or hallway. The following are not permitted: 1. Damaging computer systems or networks. 2. Violating copyright laws. 3. Using another’s password. 4. Trespassing in another’s folder, work or files. 5. Wasting limited resources. 6. Employing the network for commercial purposes. Violations may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary action.

Volunteers: Parents and other adults are invited to help out on our campus. Some of the areas that need assistance are fundraising, service projects to improve the school, tutoring, duplicating papers, chaperoning field trips, dances, and activities. Parents are also needed to be on committees. Parents who work during the day can help the school by joining the PTSO and SCC and Focus on Learning (Accreditation) focus groups and by taking an active role in the discussion process. Call the PCNC at 421-4100 to volunteer

Academic Honesty To ensure the integrity of Aliamanu’s educational program, a strict policy of academic honesty is enforced school-wide. Students are expected to: 1. Do their own academic work, unless authorized to work in groups. 2. Avoid plagiarism (copying another authors’ writing and claiming it as your own). 3. Adhere to classroom academic standards when testing. Failure to adhere to the above standards may result in the loss of credit for an assignment and/or lowering of an academic grade.

Internet Use Policy Students are able to access valuable and current information on the Internet. The DOE has many safeguards to block unacceptable materials. However, the general public has learned to manipulate the safeguards. In the event this happens, AMS will monitor to the best of its ability, just like parents at home. Students are expected to use the Internet at school for educational purposes consistent with the school’s curriculum and to reject any inappropriate material that they may encounter. The smooth operation of the Internet relies upon the proper conduct of the student who must adhere to strict guidelines. If a user violates any of these provisions, Internet privileges will be revoked. Furthermore, depending on the violation, school disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action MAY be taken. A complete writeup and permission form is in the portfolio given to every student when they enter AMS. The permission slip must be signed by parents and the student before students may use the Internet at school. Also, the entire write up can be found on the school’s web page.

AMS at your Service… July 21, 2016, Cafeteria 8:00 – 12:00 p.m. Let’s get started for SY 2016-2017! Get your child ready for the upcoming school year 2016-2017 • Picture-taking for School ID (uniform required for photo) • School T-shirt Sale, ONLY ON July 21 from 8:00 – 12:00 p.m. (Thereafter, sale of shirts available only at The Custom Company. In addition, as of Aug 1st shirts may be purchased at our Transition Ctr., 7:30-9:30 a.m.) • Student Fees ($15) • Yearbook Sale ($27) • Bus Registration-view prices on our website (prices/info subject to change!!) • Lunch Money

We are a CASH ONLY school and will be accepting bills no larger than $50. Money order/cashier checks accepted; no personal checks First day for 7th graders ONLY: Monday, Aug 1st (school ends 11:30 this day) 1st day for 8th graders joining 7th graders: Tuesday, Aug 2, 2016 On your first day of school go directly to your Homeroom class where schedules will be distributed to students. School Website: WWW.ALIAMANUMIDDLE.COM