School News Blog
May 17, 2010 | Mr. Justin Mew |
Niu Valley Visual Art Student Accolades
At the 22nd Annual MOA Museum of Art awards ceremony this past weekend, the following Lancer Artists were awarded for their fine work: Ana Alumbaugh, Hailey Pandolfe, Kamuela Peck, and Stepheny Young. The theme was “Beauty Through the Eyes of our Children.” Their work will be displayed at Kahala Mall through June 2nd, then moved to the Honolulu Academy of Arts at Linekona from June 5-12.
Student Eryn Iwanaga took honors at the Mayor’s Memorial Day Poster Contest. Her work is currently on display at the Honolulu Hale’s 3rd floor. Eryn’s artwork memoralized our fallen heroes.
But wait, Lancer Artists were not done! Student Christian Young placed 2nd amongst Hawaii entrants in the 2010 International Aviation Art Contest. Christian will be awarded at the Honolulu International Airport next Monday.
Congratulations, students, for representing our school so well in these competitions. We are proud of your efforts and accomplishments.
This picture shows visual art student Hailey Pandolfe proudly showing her art work with teacher Mr. Nicholas Black, after the awards ceremony at the Kahala Mall.
May 17, 2010 | Mr. Justin Mew | Principal's Blog
Consolidation Study Underway for Kaiser Complex Elementary Schools
As directed by the Hawaii Legislature through the Board of Education, consolidation studies are being conducted across the state. Three elementary schools in our Kaiser Complex are included in this study because they meet one of three conditions, or because they can host the consolidated school. BE ADVISED, this is a STUDY, and NOT A DECISION. The process: The Kaiser Complex study will be forwarded in June to the Superintendent and BOE for public hearing. Hearings will be conducted in the fall of 2010, followed by a recommendation by the Superintendent and decision by the BOE in November 2010. Should there be a decision to consolidate, the implementation will be in School Year 2011-12.
Attached is a letter signed by all principals of the Kaiser Complex. We stand united to support each other. There may be a negative impact on enrollment and erode community support on all schools should this happen. Since we at Niu Valley Middle are maximizing opportunities to “go green,” this letter will not be distributed via hard copy unless requested to our PCNC.
May 17, 2010 | Mr. Jeffrey Shitaoka |
NVMS Summer School Registration Extended
Summer School registration is now extended until May 28, 2010. To download the registration form click here or pick one up at the main office. First day of summer school starts at June 1, 2010.
May 12, 2010 | Ms. Joanne Imada |
Friends of Niu Valley PTO Ballot
Your child will be bringing home this ballot to vote for next year’s FNV Officers in your Wednesday Parent Packet. You will have the opportunity to vote for one of two candidates for President, Val Sonoda or John Diehm; and one candidate for Vice President, Chris Caldwell. Please be sure to vote and to turn in your ballots!
May 03, 2010 | Ms. Joanne Imada |
Important Reminder!
To Graduating 8th graders: If you are confirmed to attend private school next year or planning to move but you did not submit your “Intent to Withdraw” form, your records will automatically be forwarded to your current home-high school. To avoid this, please submit your “Intent to Withdraw” form immediately.
April 27, 2010 | Ms. Joanne Imada |
Kaiser High MYP Student & Parent Orientation: Thursday, May 6 (see attached flyer)
This orientation is for incoming Level 4 and Level 5 Students and Parents. The evening will consist of sharing Level 4 student work and teacher practices, learning about MYP student and parent expectations, learning about school resources, and networking with other students and parents.
April 26, 2010 | Ms. Joanne Imada |
Mealtime Memo to Parents
This is the official memo that was sent home with your child several weeks ago.
April 22, 2010 | Mr. Justin Mew |
Earth Day at Niu Valley Middle School
Today culminates a week-long emphasis on our theme, “Reuse.” An Earth Day door decorating contest is being held. Grade 8 Team E organized this event along with our Student Activities Coordinator/Student Government.
They have been posting daily “Earth Day” questions that caused us to reflect on our own practices, all consistent with the IB Learner Profile, and IB Areas of Interaction: Community/Service, Environments, and Health/Social Education. Sample questions that were posed:
• How long does glass take to decompose in a landfill? Answer: One million years!
• How long does it take for an aluminum can to break down? 500 years!
• Did you know 38 million plastic bottles from bottled water go to the landfill each year and the average American consumes 167 bottles of water a year? Reuse instead.
Reusing plastic bottles helps the Earth because if you recycle plastic, there’s a chance the next person who gets the recycled plastic product might throw it away.
Encourage everyone to reuse paper. Print on both sides of the paper or use the back of your paper before recycling it. Another way to recycle paper is to use old newspaper and other used paper for art and craft projects. By reusing paper you reduce the amount of trees cut down every year to create new paper. Take steps to make this a practice: Reduce, reuse, recycle, and repair!
April 20, 2010 | Ms. Joanne Imada |
Moving? Private School?
Is your child confirmed to attend private school next year? Are you planning to move? Please contact the Niu Valley school registrar immediately to obtain the “Intent to Withdraw” form. This form must be completed prior to generating your child’s release records. Many schools will not complete your child’s registration without these items. To assure proper transfer of your child’s records, please file the “Intent to Withdraw” form by April 29. Please note that final report card will be ready on June 7.
April 19, 2010 | Ms. Joanne Imada |
Kalani High School 2010 Summer School Schedule
If your chld is a current NVMS 8th Grade Student planning on attending Kalani High School in the fall, you may want to consider their summer school program as an option.