From March into April, here we are full blown into Spring! I hope you all had some fun during Spring Break and took some well-deserved R&R. Things were quiet here at the school that week, which is always nice for a few days but then I miss the students and staff and look forward to them all returning and getting back to the business of school. In March, just before Spring Break, we held our 4th annual Ke Ali’i Night, and oh what a night! I hope you were there, because if you missed it, you missed out. Ke Ali’i Night is a night where we get to celebrate student success and showcase their work with classroom and club displays in the cafeteria. Our wonderfully talented choir always makes an appearance, and this year we had a fun demonstration from our Ke Ali’i Wrestling Team as well as an impressive presentation from our Hawaiian Immersion students. A huge Mahalo to our event coordinator Lori Koyama, and to all the teachers, staff, and students who put so much time and hard work into creating a truly successful event! And to our parents for coming to show support - I can see in our sons and daughters how proud and happy it makes them to see their parents there! Read further into this newsletter to see pictures of the night and check out our Facebook page for some video of our wrestlers, singers, and student work we had on display. Lahaina Intermediate School students have recently received a visit from Project Vision Hawaii, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free vision screenings to all of Hawaii. The majority of our middle schoolers were screened during the first week of April with the help of community & parent volunteers (thank you!). If your child was found to need more extensive vision testing more information will be sent home with a request for consent to see an ophthalmologist for an eye exam at no cost to you, and, if needed, a free pair of glasses. I am forever impressed with the amazingly giving and supportive people of our Hawaii community. Congratulations to all of our 3rd Quarter Renaissance Qualifiers! Our students made history with over 370 students turning in community service and 340 students qualifying for their Renaissance Partners in Living and Learning card. That is a great percentage of our students who worked to either keep or get their grades up, maintained good behavior at school, and did at least four hours of community service in order to receive their gold, silver, or bronze Renaissance Partner’s Card which can be used all around the community for various discounts and freebies. They were also rewarded with a day at the movie theater watching Shazam! and then having lunch up at Iao Valley State Park. Congratulations Students! I am very proud of you! Staff Appreciation Week is early May and coming up soon so put it on your calendars - May 6-11. Just a simple token of gratitude can make an LIS staff member’s day - homemade treats, freshly picked flower or lei, a nice piece of fruit, or just a kind word or note letting them know they’re appreciated. I know our PTO has a few things planned, so if you’d like to help them out please reach out to our PCNC, Jayme Donez at jayme_donez@notes.k12.hi.us. I hope you appreciate these incredible Lahaina Intermediate School teachers and staff members as much as I do!

Aloha from Mrs. Bookland!

871 Lahainaluna Road, Lahaina, Hawaii 96761Phone: (808)662-3965

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LIS April 2019 Newsletter

What’s Inside:- RenaissanceAwards Feb/Mar

- Craft Club

- Ke Ali’i Night Pictures

- Project Vision

- LIS Band Performs at KKIII

- Breakfast Cashier Wanted

- Hawaii Keike Health Needs Assessment

- Vaping

- Text-A-Tip

Mission Statement:To Challenge and Support

Studentsas They Realize Their Full

Potential

Keep updated with us online:

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Upcoming Events

May 6Waiver DayNo School

May 6-10Staff

Appreciation Week

May 216th Grade Parent

Orientation

May 27Memorial Day

No School

May 31Last Day!!

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Character Value for

April:

Creativity

“The most talented, thought-

provoking, game-changing

people are never normal.”

- Richard Branson

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer

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Together Everyone Achieves More! Congratulations to these students nominated for their Cooperation!

Ileana Bush, Drake Erickson, Kadie Kron, Rex Culligan, Jaeden Pascua, Elijah Cabrera, Kaylyn Marie Rayray, Kai Shively, Jordan Gomez, Afnan Oleiwan, Paolo Garma, Kalianah Phillips-Cardoza, Laura Fakavai, Gabriella Fernandez, Joshua Dagulo, Donovan (Kahi) Magno, Samantha Shibao, Khyren Purdy, Sisi Hafoka, Devon Liederman, Kyleen Arroyo, Ikaika Boaz, Britney Cacal, Jayna

Kululiulualani, Jenna Asio, Maria Nunez Silva, Ronald Agustin, Kiara Baltazar Rodriguez, Jessie Corpuz Jr., Noah Baclay, Salud Gonzalez, Pa’ani Yap, Judy Marie DelaCruz, Tevita Kaufononga, Dariana Garcia, Gelli Ann Go, Larry Abut, Azure Mann, Helia De Leon, Kapa Elizares Abut Pali, Ensen Hurdman, Sara Gipoza, Troy Branco-Liu, Kainalu Ah Hee, Relynne Domingo, Trinity Cabading, Latitia Dela Cruz Cardoza, Victor Perez Hernandez, Kupaa Palau-Hernandez, Makoa Palau-Agdeppa, Kaimihokulani Kaleleiki, Kamryn Bosque, Destiny Keizha Albino, Crystin-Dior Treu, Valeria Gonzalez Cruz, Michelle Arzaga, Alohilani Dudoit, Kalaeloa Taneayo, Ayva Gazman, Zion Kaaihue-Kanoeau, Tanya Brillantes, Temehia Kapu, Gian Joshua Andres, Makena Murphy, Shaina Ambida, Puniao Tufaga Cuebhr, Pelenaise and Lukela-Koniseti.

Renaissance Awards

I Up’d my grades and behavior...Up Yours!”Congratulations to the following students who were nominated for improving their grades and behavior!

Congratulations to our February Students and Staff of the Month!

February “Up Yours” Awards

6th grade nominees: Emili Plascencia, Kai Shively, Jalen Bernal, Jerry Galanza, Alize Revilla, Jadi Souriyarangsy, and Shaadi Brands.

6th Grade Up Yours Award Goes To…Jalen Bernal!

8th grade nominees: Leland Hayase, Kelea Napaepae-Kapu, Melelini Tafea, Devin Longgay, Kealii Tateyama Magana, Gonzalo Pati, and Grace Tufuga.

8th Grade Up Yours Award Goes To…Leland Hayase!

7th grade nominees: Isaac “Kahena” Lindsey, Lyrik Kahula, Devon Liederman, John Tumpap, Moonia Filikitonga, Elaine Coutino-Guillen, and Justin Yap-Rosario.

7th Grade Up Yours Award Goes To…Devon Liederman!

IMUA AWARDSThe value of the month for

February:

Cooperation

“When was ever honey madewith one bee in a hive?”

- Thomas Hood

Staff chosen by the Students:Shane

Cunanan

Staff chosen by Staff & Colleagues:

Chadd Engel

6th Grade:Juseana Delatori

&Taika

Swearingen

7th Grade: Grace Melekidse

&Kainalu Teeters

8th Grade: Mishalyn Ilmeng

&Meleiana Shulman

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“No snowflake in an avalancheever feels responsible.”

- Stanislaw Jerzy Lec

Congratulations to these students who stand up for what they believe in, which takes COURAGE!

Amhira Buemio, Josese Kaina, Malia Kence, Aukai Waiohu, Brooklyn Basurto, Joncy-Trey Kaililaau-Balisco, Moonia Filikitonga, Klyd Joven, Greg Brown, Jennifer Yabo, Christian Lagazo, Taj Acio, Johan Gobel, Kyle Delos Santos, Sydney Carney, Alex Alvarado, Malachai Faletoi-Baker, Fara Lei Advincula, Dom Damaso, Khai Mullen, Emilio Olea, Benjamin Aquino, Denise Quintero Solorzano, Moses Gonzalez, Mart Ramos, Reshella Aguiran,

Renaissance Awards

I Up’d my grades and behavior...Up Yours!”Congratulations to the following students who were nominated for improving their grades and behavior!

Congratulations to our March Students and Staff of the Month!

March “Up Yours” Awards

6th grade nominees: Sesilili Kaufononga, Silvan “Monty” Dixon, Emily Kraus Bayly, Sion Wolf, Zhi Clark, and Rosa Rojas.

6th Grade Up Yours Award Goes To…Silvan “Monty” Dixon!

8th grade nominees: Gabrielle Corpuz, Kahanu Snyder-Opunui, Laura Castro, Santiago Olea, and Luis Gonzalez.

8th Grade Up Yours Award Goes To…Laura Castro!

7th grade nominees: David Rojas, Klein Consignado, Kaira Baltazar-Rodriguez, Christopher Leslie, Kainalu Ah Hee, Jonnean Smith, and Melchor Tomboc.

7th Grade Up Yours Award Goes To…David Rojas!

IMUA AWARDSThe value of the month for

March:

Courage

“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is

more important than fear.”― Ambrose Redmoon

Staff chosen by the Students:ChaddEngel

Staff chosen by Staff & Colleagues:

MariFinn

6th Grade:Andrea Gachuz

&Stevie Lin

7th Grade: Blessy Calapit

&Madison Perez

8th Grade: Jadelyn Fujii

&Elisha Ragudo

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“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that

counts.” – Winston Churchill

Bianzy Barbosa, Pheonix Pagay, David Rojas, Sienna Nagata, Patricia Haufekai, Robbiel Fronda, Jalen Bernal, Michella Cabingas, Rebekah Ankney, Kyron Consignado, Tristan Tomboc, Morgan Montgomery, Aiden Belt Arnise, Yasmin Ornelas, Andrea Gachuz, Kiara Jimenez, Jaylee Llego, David Rojas, Kase “Mana” Gunn, Kaiulani Verzosa, Dezmon Jace Longgay, Brayden Alavazo, Ricardo Perez Ramirez, Shaadi Brands, Diego Hernandez-Bernal, Ziek Gando, Izaac Pacheco, John Kaililaau Balisco, Andreizel Rosales, Isaiah Shulz, and Randal Bandann.

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Students created artwork in the style of famous artist

Dale Chihuly, American glass sculptor, using sharpies and re-purposed transparency

sheets.

In April, the LIS Craft Club created "egg-animals" with plastic eggs

generously donated by Nora Takushi. Students were excited to create

something unique while repurposing the plastic eggs. While materials given were

pretty basic, students came up with impressive and elaborate ideas all their

own for this months craft!

Craft Club March

Craft Club April

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4th Annual Kealii NightMahalo to all who came to support and celebrate our amazing students!

Mahalo to our teachers, staff, community members, and students for participating in what continues to be a heartwarming, fun and proud

moment for everyone as we showcase all the hard work being done here at Lahaina Intermediate School throughout the school year.

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We completed our student vision screenings with Project Vision on April 1st and April 3rd. Thank you to all of our parent and community volunteers! The results of your child’s vision screening has been sent home. You should have receive one of two forms: one indicating your child passed his/her vision screen (no follow up needed) or one stating that your child failed and needs to be referred for further evaluation. If your child failed his/her vision screening, Vision to Learn, a mobile eye clinic that provides FREE eye exams and glasses will be coming to Lahaina Intermediate with an Optometrist to assess your child (we are still trying to coordinate a time for them to come to our school). In order for your child to be assessed by Vision to Learn’s Optometrist, you need to complete and return their parental consent form, which can be found in your child’s eye screening report. Please have your child turn it into their homeroom teacher. If you do not want your child to be checked by the Vision to Learn Optometrist please follow up with your child’s Primary Care Provider or Pediatrician. If you have any questions, please feel free to email our APRN, Lindsey Guth, at lguth@ucera.org.

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Breakfast Cashier Clerk Wanted

Lahaina Intermediate is in need of a part time cashier for our pilot Grab n Go Breakfast for the 2019-2020 school year.

Duties: ● Prepare food items for Breakfast

Service. ● Setup kiosk serving area. ● Scan student ID's on computer POS

system. ● Cleanup and store all leftover food

items. ● The hours would be from 630 am -

900 am. Additional hours are available.

More information will be provided during interview process. Please contact cafeteria manager Steve Dumlao by email if interested - steve_dumlao@notes.k12.hi.us

Hawaii Keiki Community Health Needs Assessment

The Hawaii Keiki Program, a partnership with UH Manoa Nursing and the Department of Education, has been placed at Lahaina Intermediate to enhance and build school based health services to meet the needs of its students. In order to help improve the health of your child and your community, we would like for our parents to complete a community health needs assessment. Please click on the link below to access and complete the survey. The results are kept confidential. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Lindsey Guth, APRN at 694-0820 or by email at lguth@ucera.org.Link: https://fs29.formsite.com/UAGGFY/gaylnrcaha/index.html

Lahaina Intermediate School Band

Entertaining at King Kamehameha III Elementary

School

8Continuous Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) and its schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, or disability in its programs and activities.

Vaping: A Growing EpidemicVaping and the use of electronic cigarettes has become a public health concern nationwide with many organizations formulating anti-vaping campaigns across the country to combat this growing epidemic. Sadly, Hawai’i high school teens have reported to vape two times as much as youth nationally with 27% of Hawai’i middle school students reporting having tried e-cigarettes (Hawaii Department of Health, 2017). The Department of Education has initiated a social medial burst plan to provide awareness about e-cigarette use during the month of January. In order to join the campaign and promote awareness, we here at LIS would like to educate not only our students, but our parents as well. Help us at Lahaina Intermediate spread awareness of the harmful effects of vaping and ECigarette use by starting conversations with your children at home. For tips on initiating theconversation please click on the link below:https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/14/well/family/how-to-talk-with-teenagers-about-vaping.html