School Year 2019-2020 News
covid-19 letter to parents march 3&11, 2020
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
March 3, 2020
Dear Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s):
The Hawai'i State Department of Education (HIDOE) continues to monitor the Coronavirus Disease {COVID-19) situation. HIDOE remains in contact with the Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH), the Governor's office and relevant state agencies to ensure proper prevention measures and plans are in place.
This update provides information that in the event a student or staff member contracts COVID-19, we will work closely with the DOH to enact a response protocol for the safety and security of our students, families and staff.
We want to ensure you that on-campus precautions are being prepared. Maintenance and facility staff are following specific cleaning procedures to effectively clean common areas and classroom surfaces. School Health Assistants and Hawai'i Keiki nurses are being trained on how to properly respond if or when a student becomes ill.
Additionally, HIDOE is following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel guidance. All school-related travel and programs related to Warning Level 3 and Alert Level 2 countries are suspended until the CDC lowers its travel advisory to Watch Level 1. This includes summer school enrollment and non-essential visitors on campus from these countries. We appreciate your understanding that guidance from the CDC may change suddenly.
This is a quickly evolving situation. We will provide information and updates on our website at:
http://bit.ly/HIDOE_COVID19
In preventing the transmission of respiratory illnesses, HIDOE would also like to advise schools and families to follow CDC guidelines:
Sincerely,
Phyllis Unebasami
Deputy Superintendent
March 3, 2020
Dear Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s):
The Hawai'i State Department of Education (HIDOE) continues to monitor the Coronavirus Disease {COVID-19) situation. HIDOE remains in contact with the Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH), the Governor's office and relevant state agencies to ensure proper prevention measures and plans are in place.
This update provides information that in the event a student or staff member contracts COVID-19, we will work closely with the DOH to enact a response protocol for the safety and security of our students, families and staff.
We want to ensure you that on-campus precautions are being prepared. Maintenance and facility staff are following specific cleaning procedures to effectively clean common areas and classroom surfaces. School Health Assistants and Hawai'i Keiki nurses are being trained on how to properly respond if or when a student becomes ill.
Additionally, HIDOE is following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel guidance. All school-related travel and programs related to Warning Level 3 and Alert Level 2 countries are suspended until the CDC lowers its travel advisory to Watch Level 1. This includes summer school enrollment and non-essential visitors on campus from these countries. We appreciate your understanding that guidance from the CDC may change suddenly.
This is a quickly evolving situation. We will provide information and updates on our website at:
http://bit.ly/HIDOE_COVID19
In preventing the transmission of respiratory illnesses, HIDOE would also like to advise schools and families to follow CDC guidelines:
- Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, before eating, and after going to the bathroom;
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth;
- Stay home when sick;
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash; and
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Sincerely,
Phyllis Unebasami
Deputy Superintendent
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
March 11, 2020
Dear Hawai'i DOE staff, faculty, parents and guardians,
We recognize that Hawai'i State Department of Education (HIDOE) sponsored student travel and professional development are important parts of our overall academic design. In light of the evolving COVID-19 situation, we need to take additional precautionary steps to ensure the health and well-being of our school communities. As such, HIDOE is canceling all school and Department-related travel to the U.S. mainland and international destinations until the end of the 2019-2020 school year, effective March 12.
There are school trips scheduled to depart Hawai'i on Wednesday, March 11. Although these trips will not be bound by the upcoming department-wide cancellations, parents have the right to modify their travel plans accordingly. If you decide to cancel or modify your school-related travel plans, please notify your child's school immediately. Making this last minute decision is a personal one, so please consider that travel costs already incurred may not be reimbursable.
We understand the financial hardship this will potentially cause and we encourage families, schools and complex areas to discuss the possibility of rescheduling or reimbursement with their travel partners (i.e. travel agents, airlines and accommodations) to the extent possible.
We did not make this decision lightly knowing the impact it will have on our school communities; however, the safety of our students and staff is our highest priority.
Please continue to monitor HIDOE COVID-19 updates on the Department's website at www.hawaiipublicschools.org
Sincerely,
Dr. Christina M. Kishimoto
Superintendent
March 11, 2020
Dear Hawai'i DOE staff, faculty, parents and guardians,
We recognize that Hawai'i State Department of Education (HIDOE) sponsored student travel and professional development are important parts of our overall academic design. In light of the evolving COVID-19 situation, we need to take additional precautionary steps to ensure the health and well-being of our school communities. As such, HIDOE is canceling all school and Department-related travel to the U.S. mainland and international destinations until the end of the 2019-2020 school year, effective March 12.
There are school trips scheduled to depart Hawai'i on Wednesday, March 11. Although these trips will not be bound by the upcoming department-wide cancellations, parents have the right to modify their travel plans accordingly. If you decide to cancel or modify your school-related travel plans, please notify your child's school immediately. Making this last minute decision is a personal one, so please consider that travel costs already incurred may not be reimbursable.
We understand the financial hardship this will potentially cause and we encourage families, schools and complex areas to discuss the possibility of rescheduling or reimbursement with their travel partners (i.e. travel agents, airlines and accommodations) to the extent possible.
We did not make this decision lightly knowing the impact it will have on our school communities; however, the safety of our students and staff is our highest priority.
Please continue to monitor HIDOE COVID-19 updates on the Department's website at www.hawaiipublicschools.org
Sincerely,
Dr. Christina M. Kishimoto
Superintendent
Annual Title i meeting sy2019-2020
Support student learning at home
• Continuity of Education: bit.ly/HIDOEVirtualLearningParentResource
• i-Ready: clever.com/in/hawaii
• Students with internet connectivity:
Check your Keaʻau Middle Gmail and Classroom accounts for learning activities sent directly by your teachers
• i-Ready: clever.com/in/hawaii
• Students with internet connectivity:
Check your Keaʻau Middle Gmail and Classroom accounts for learning activities sent directly by your teachers
Greenwave you so extra challenge
Aloha current and incoming Greenwaves! We are excited to offer you some awesome online and offline challenge opportunities this summer. Sign up, participate regularly, and earn incentives and prizes! Visit bit.ly/gysec to sign up today! Registration ends June 10
Where In the World Is King Kalakaua?(online)
In this challenge, students will test their knowledge of the world and its landmarks with geography-based trivia and course plotting. With this challenge, students will learn about the Merrie Monarch, David Kalakaua, the first king to circumnavigate the globe.
June 15-July 24 Monday-Friday (2 hours/day)
June 15-July 24 Monday-Friday (2 hours/day)
KMS Master Chef (online)
Have you ever watched a cooking show and thought “I could do that”? Or seen a TASTY video and wanted to try it? Or are you simply just hungry and want to eat? Then the KMS Master Chef program is for you! This program will serve as both a basic cooking class and an opportunity for students to showcase their developing skills. Tuesday’s will be set aside for actual lessons where students will be instructed via Google Hangouts in the fundamentals all great chefs need to master. As the instructor demonstrates, students will be guided stepby-step through each lesson. Thursday’s will be set aside for the “Chopped Challenge” where students will create their own dishes using 3 specific ingredients outlined by that week's challenge. Dishes will be judged based on creativity, precision and presentation. Prizes will be awarded weekly.
June 15-July 10 Tuesday/Thursday (3 hours/day)
June 15-July 10 Tuesday/Thursday (3 hours/day)
We've Got ART, Yes We Do! We've Got ART, How 'Bout You? (online)
Students will be using techniques for drawing and have time to practice! There will be some days where we draw, then paint and then turn our art into something completely different. Electronic media resources will be introduced for some projects. Work will be ongoing for the week and final projects will be included in our virtual showcase! Come have fun and learn, even if you think you "can't draw" I know you can! Common supplies that may be needed are pencils, colored pencils, felt pens, paper, and watercolors.
June 15-July 24 Monday/Wednesday/Friday (4 hours/day)
June 15-July 24 Monday/Wednesday/Friday (4 hours/day)
So What Do You Think?...Let's Talk About It!(online)
So what do you think....together we will read short articles that relate to you and your experiences. We will discuss the issue- pros and cons and what some experts think. You will then take a position on the issue and share your thoughts with us. Do you agree or disagree? As a group we will debate both sides of the topic. Finally, you will vote for who presented the best argument.
June 15-July 24 Monday/Wednesday/Friday (2 hours/day)
June 15-July 24 Monday/Wednesday/Friday (2 hours/day)
Mathcounts Challenge (online)
Loving Mathematics- How to win math contests and set yourself up thousands of dollars in scholarships. Using various online platforms including The Art of Problem Solving, Khan Academy, Desmos and Alcamus, students will prepare to participate in the Big Island Chapter Mathcounts Competition.
June 15-July 24 Monday-Thursday (4 hours/day)
June 15-July 24 Monday-Thursday (4 hours/day)
Read, Review, Reward Race (online)
Students will participate in a reading challenge by successfully completing interactive lessons in the i-ready program. Students will learn and practice essential reading skills that are grade-appropriate. Students will earn prizes for successfully completing lessons.
June 16-July 24 Monday-Friday (2 hours/day)
June 16-July 24 Monday-Friday (2 hours/day)
Quicker, Faster, Stronger Challenge! (online)
Students will engage in a simple yet fun 6 week workout program that will be full of athletic challenges and easy to follow video tutorials that will help students get quicker, faster, stronger
June 15-July 24 Monday-Friday (2 hours/day)
June 15-July 24 Monday-Friday (2 hours/day)
Corona Corona Challenge (offline)
Students will have the opportunity to engage in a fun and relevant 6 week challenge around the topic of Corona Virus. This opportunity is available for students without internet access via preloaded content that will need to be exchanged at Keaʻau Middle School twice during the session.
June 15-July 24 Monday-Friday (1 hour/day)
June 15-July 24 Monday-Friday (1 hour/day)
STEM Challenges Using Everyday Materials At Home (online)
Students will participate in design challenges to engineer items such as parachutes and boats utilize common items they have at home. Each challenge will have a criteria, like how many pennies or smaller items, the boat will hold before sinking.
June 15-July 24 Monday/Wednesday/Friday (3 hours/day
June 15-July 24 Monday/Wednesday/Friday (3 hours/day
Summer youth academy 2020
Program runs from 6/15 - 7/24 Enroll at edvance.hawaii.hawaii.edu/SUMMER-2020 (Use discount code KMS2020 at checkout)
Kea'au Middle School students in need of a computer to participate may contact Sommer Corpuz via email at sommer.corpuz@k12.hi.us
Kea'au Middle School students in need of a computer to participate may contact Sommer Corpuz via email at sommer.corpuz@k12.hi.us
Water quality issue
SCHOOL CLOSURE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 30
Normal school operations have been postponed until after April 30. Official updates will continue to be posted on HIDOE’s website and social media.
school closure extended until april 6th
The Hawaii State Department of Education will close its offices except for essential functions effective Thursday, March 19. Schools will close March 30 following the extension of spring break. Students are anticipated to return to school April 7.
Additional details will be made public at a press conference Thursday, March 19, 2020, 3 p.m. The press conference will be streamed live on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HIDOE808.
Additional details will be made public at a press conference Thursday, March 19, 2020, 3 p.m. The press conference will be streamed live on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HIDOE808.
spring break extended through march 27th
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
March 15, 2020
Dear Hawaiʻi DOE staff, faculty, parents and guardians,
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) is extending its spring break through March 27 for all public and charter school students. The Department will use the additional time from March 23-27 to plan for implementation of social distancing within the school setting, arrange for professional development to support modified operations, and thoroughly clean schools.
Mililani Middle, Kapolei Middle and Holomua Elementary will be off multi-track schedules for two weeks from March 16-27. Normal school operations for all schools are expected to resume Monday, March 30. Spring break was originally scheduled to run from March 16-20 for most HIDOE schools, and Thursday, March 26, is Prince Kuhio Day, which is a state holiday.
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) issued COVID-19 guidance on Friday, March 13, regarding public events and group gatherings. As a result of this guidance, HIDOE will be canceling Departmentcoordinated events that meet this criteria until updated guidance is provided by health officials.
Official COVID-19 updates will continue to be posted on the Department’s website at www.hawaiipublicschools.org. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in prioritizing the health and safety of our school communities.
If you have any questions, please contact your school’s administration.
Mahalo,
Phyllis Unebasami
Deputy Superintendent
March 15, 2020
Dear Hawaiʻi DOE staff, faculty, parents and guardians,
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) is extending its spring break through March 27 for all public and charter school students. The Department will use the additional time from March 23-27 to plan for implementation of social distancing within the school setting, arrange for professional development to support modified operations, and thoroughly clean schools.
Mililani Middle, Kapolei Middle and Holomua Elementary will be off multi-track schedules for two weeks from March 16-27. Normal school operations for all schools are expected to resume Monday, March 30. Spring break was originally scheduled to run from March 16-20 for most HIDOE schools, and Thursday, March 26, is Prince Kuhio Day, which is a state holiday.
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) issued COVID-19 guidance on Friday, March 13, regarding public events and group gatherings. As a result of this guidance, HIDOE will be canceling Departmentcoordinated events that meet this criteria until updated guidance is provided by health officials.
Official COVID-19 updates will continue to be posted on the Department’s website at www.hawaiipublicschools.org. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in prioritizing the health and safety of our school communities.
If you have any questions, please contact your school’s administration.
Mahalo,
Phyllis Unebasami
Deputy Superintendent
Parent Teacher conferences 2/28 - 2/20
School ends at 12:40 PM during parent teacher conferences. In person conferences are on Tuesday (12:50 - 3:10 pm) and Wednesday (12:50 - 2:55 pm) in the Science Building (please park at the Gym parking lot). Telephone conferences will occur Thursday (2/20)
Book fair: october 14 - november 1
Box tops update
Big changes are coming to the Box Tops for Education Program, and you're the first to know!
Over the summer, you'll begin to see some participating brands change their packaging from the traditional Box Tops clip to the new Box Tops label. Learn more at btfe.com/sneakpeek
Over the summer, you'll begin to see some participating brands change their packaging from the traditional Box Tops clip to the new Box Tops label. Learn more at btfe.com/sneakpeek
Vision Checks
Vision to Learn will be on campus Thursday September 5th and Friday September 6th. They will be completing free eye exams for students who received a ‘refer letter’ at our 18-19 vision screening.
Students then may be eligible for free glasses! Only students who bring home an Opt-out packet have been qualified for the exam. Please ask your child if they have been given this paperwork for you to review this weekend.
If you do not wish for your child to receive this free eye' exam at school you may sign the opt-out form and return it to the school by Wednesday September 4, 2019. If you have any questions call the health room at 313-4816.
Students then may be eligible for free glasses! Only students who bring home an Opt-out packet have been qualified for the exam. Please ask your child if they have been given this paperwork for you to review this weekend.
If you do not wish for your child to receive this free eye' exam at school you may sign the opt-out form and return it to the school by Wednesday September 4, 2019. If you have any questions call the health room at 313-4816.