Parent and Family Newsletter December 2019 Issue School Year 2019-2020

Pahoa High & Intermediate School

15-3038 Pahoa Village Road

Pahoa, HI 96778

Website: pahoahis.org

Phone Number: (808) 313-4300

Principal, Darlene Bee

Vice Principal, Kim Williamson

Vice Principal, Tiffany Pratt

Upcoming Events and Activities

December 7—Pahoa Holiday Parade and PHIS

Ho`olaule`a.

December 20—Semester 1/Quarter 2 Ends; NHS HI-5 Re-

cyclable Collection; PHIS Makahiki Games

December 23 to January 3—Winter Break.

January 6 & 7—Teacher Work Day. No School.

January 8—Back to School. Odd Period Day.

January 16—Report Cards sent home with student.

View PHIS’ Calendar of Events at https://bit.ly/2nucNgr

School Breakfast & Lunch Program

Breakfast and Lunch is free and available

every school day. Call or visit school

front office for more information.

Healthy Recipes: Ginger Bread Trees

Ingredients: 3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp. gingerbread

spice; 3/4 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 sticks unsalted

butter; 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 2/3 cup molas-

ses; 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar; 2-3 tsp. hot water;

White sanding sugar, for decorating; Candy-coated sun-

flower seeds, for decorating.

Directions: 1) Mix flour, gingerbread spice, baking soda,

and salt in a bowl. Beat and mix the butter, brown sugar,

and molasses in another bowl for 3 to 5 minutes. Add

flour mixture in two batches. Divide the dough into two

large pieces of plastic wrap Refrigerate until firm. 2) Di-

vide the dough into a Christmas tree and bake it in a pan

preheating oven at 350 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes. Let

it cool for 5 minutes. 3) Make icing, whisk sugar with wa-

ter until smooth and very thick — transfer frosting into a

plastic bag and cut corner. Pipe on the cookies, sprinkle

with sanding sugar, and decorate with the sunflower

seeds.

Annual Notice of Non Discrimination &

Anti Harassment Statement

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) and

its schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, gender ex-

pression, sexual orientation, age, disability, and religion.

Please direct inquiries regarding HIDOE nondiscrimination

policies to HIDOE Civil Rights Compliance Branch at

(808) 586-3222 or email to info@crco.k12.hi.us

School Highlights and Announcements – Visit school website to view additional school highlights, images

and announcements

Spirit Week by Samantha Fuhrmann-Blyth, Middle SAC Coordinator

Our first Spirit Week was a success. Our students came out and

participated in our daily activities and showed their school spir-

it. We wanted to give a big shout out to our Student Government

and Class Officers for planning a very fun and exciting week. Stu-

dents played tic tac toe relay race and made each oth-

ers hair. There were so many laughs shared amongst our students

and staff. Our next spirit week is scheduled for December 16th-

20th.

Life Science Class Students in Mrs. Sanekane’s and Mrs. Iaukea’s class creates a cellular

membrane.

PHIS’ Ho`olaule`a Saturday, December 7 - 10 AM to 2 PM

*Immediately after the Pahoa Holiday Parade*

Pahoa High & Intermediate School Campus

Rummage Sale, Plant Sale, Craft Vendors, Games, Entertainment,

Food and More!

Welcome back to cold and flu season. Here

are some easy tips for keeping you, your fami-

ly and your community healthy!

Reduce the spread of germs!

Hand washing is the number one way to reduce the chances of

getting sick or passing on germs. Wash often for 15-20 seconds

with soap and water, or with hand sanitizer. Keep a vial of

hand sanitizer in the car. Keep your hands away from your face.

The easiest access for germs into your body is through your

eyes, nose and mouth.

Take care of yourself if you do get sick and try these tips.

Bring On The Heat – hot drinks sooth coughs and sore

throats and clear mucus temporarily.

Get Steamed Up - warm steamy showers helps stuffy and

irritated noses.

Practice Healthy Habits – eat a balanced diet, get enough

good sleep, do light exercise.

Blow Your Horn – blow your nose to get rid of mucous

(then wash your hands).

Rest – your body’s immune system is working hard so you

need to rest.

Fever – stay home, don’t have children come to school,

don’t go to work.

Brought to you by Jeanette Gilbert RN, KKP Complex Support

Nurse

PHIS Athletics PHIS Athletic Director: Hokulani Haliniak— Phone# 313-4242

Website (New): https://pahoahs.rschoolteams.com/

BIIF Athletic Cards - If you are interested in purchasing an

Athletic Card please see the Athletic Director at the Gym dur-

ing recess and lunch.

All student athlete participants must complete a health and

sport physical prior to practices and tryouts. Do not wait too

long to do a health and sports physical.

Risk Form – https://bit.ly/2KMo70l

Physical Examination Form – https://bit.ly/2P3exd9

Concussion Form - https://bit.ly/2vDV0I1

Canoe-Paddling

December 7– at Hilo; 9 AM

December 14—at Hilo; 9 AM

December 21– at Kona; 8:30 AM

January 11– at Hilo; 10 AM

Boys’ Basketball

December 7– JV at KS-Hawaii; Varsity at

Hilo

December 12 to 14 – St. Joseph Tournament

December 17— vs Kona at Hilo Civic ; 6 PM

December 27— vs Keaau at Hilo Civic; 6 PM

January 4—at Kau; 5:30 PM

January 8—at HPA; 6 PM

January 10—vs KS-Hawaii at Hilo Civic; 6 PM

January 14—at Waiakea; 6 PM

January 17—vs Honokaa at Hilo Civic; 6 PM

Swimming

December 7 —at Hilo; 9 AM

December 14– at Kona; 8:30 AM

January 4—at KS-Hawaii; 9 AM

January 11– at HPA 8:30 AM

Wrestling

December 7 —at Keaau; 9 AM

December 14– at Hilo; 9 AM

January 11—at Kealakehe; 9 AM

Pahoa Schools Foundation Fundraiser at Ho`olaule`a

Ho`olaule`a is back and so is the

Open Market! Pahoa Schools Support

Foundation is seeking donations of

plants, vegetables, fruit and other pro-

duce to sell at our PHIS’ Ho’olaulea

on December 7, 2019. Funds raised

will provide scholarships and support

for our graduating seniors and the Na-

tional Honor Society. If you have any-

thing to donate, please call and ar-

range pick up. Joel Behr (313-4246) or

Sheryl Ogawa (313-4245).

PHIS National Honor Society Fundraiser

On December 20, 2019 the National Honor Society (NHS) will

be collecting HI-5 recyclable aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and

glass bottles for our monthly fund raiser. Funds collected will

pay for our dues to the national organization, purchase chords,

stoles, and pins for our members, and pay for our yearbook

expenses. Please contact Mr. Behr at 313-4268, Ms. Bumanglag

at 313-4341, or Ms. Shiratori at 313-4246 if you would like to

donate recyclable HI-5 items. Thank you for supporting the Na-

tional Honor Society at PHIS. ~Mahalo-PHIS National Honor

Society

Makahiki Games at PHIS Aloha PHIS 'Ohana! This year, school-wide Makahiki Games

will be held on December 20th! We will be sending more

information home in the coming week. We are looking for-

ward to determining our school's champions! If you have any

questions or would like to contribute to this event, please con-

tact Leah Gouker by emailing leah.gouker@k12.hi.us

Art Room News News and announcements from Beginning Art & Design and

Drawing & Painting…

Check out the Artsonia art gallery of student creations in mid-

dle and high school. Pahoa has some amazing talents! If you

you’re interesting in your personal login information, see Ms.

Madison in G101.

https://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=5247

School Picture Pick Up Students do not forget to pick

up your pictures in Room T102

during recess and lunch.

Need Math Tutoring?

Attention students! Do you need help with math class assign-

ments, increase your mathematic skills, improve your grades

and prevent from failing? Math Tutors will be available to

assist you from Grade 7 Math through Calculus every school

day at Mr. Behr’s classroom S202.

Available times are: Before School (7:10

-7:55 pm), Lunch Recess (12:30 pm -1

pm) and After School (2 – 3pm).

Bring the work you need help with,

improve your grades, increase your

math skills, and prevent failing.

Infinite Campus Portal Parents & Students, if you have not already logged on to the

Infinite Campus Parent or Student Portal, please contact Mi-

nette Crawford-Krone at 313-4317 or at Minette.Crawford-

krone@k12.hi.us to do so. The portal will include grades, at-

tendance, and class schedule information, is updated in real

time, and can be downloaded onto your mobile devices once

you’ve initially logged on.

Report Cards / Progress Reports 2019-20

Grading Periods Report to parents

Quarter 2 / Se-

mester 1 12/20/2019 1/16/2020

Sent home with stu-

dent

Mid-Quarter 3 2/7/2020 2/14/2020

Sent home with stu-

dent

Quarter 3 3/13/2020 4/7/2020 Parent Conference *

Mid-Quarter 4 4/24/2020 5/1/2020

Sent home with stu-

dent

Qtr 4 / Semester

2 / Final 5/28/2020 6/15/2020 MAILED HOME

* Parent Conferences: April 7, 8, 9 from 2:00-3:00 in Cafete-

ria

Happy Holidays! from Pahoa High & Intermediate School Administration,

Teachers and Staff Members

PHIS AVID Program Box Tops for Education

Fundraiser PHIS AVID Program is collecting Box

Tops for Education to raise funds

throughout the school year. Clip your box tops that are labeled

on a lot of products such a zip-loc bags, bring them to the

school office and put it in box labeled: Miguel or Ogawa.

Thank you for your continued support for this AWESOME pro-

gram on campus.