News SY20-21
SY 2020-21 Documents
2020-2021 Academic Plan: [20-21 Academic Plan PDF]
2020-2021 Comprehensive Financial Plan: [20-21 Financial Plan]
Schools publish an Academic Plan and Comprehensive Financial Plan each year to set the goals and priorities for student learning, programs and initiatives, aligned to statements of funding.
School Calendar: [21-22 Calendar]
Bell Schedule:[20-21 Bell Schedule]
Hawaii's public schools are required by law to implement bell schedules that categorize learning and non-learning minutes of the school day (Act 167/Act 21), meeting a minimum of 1,080 student hours each year.
2020-2021 Comprehensive Financial Plan: [20-21 Financial Plan]
Schools publish an Academic Plan and Comprehensive Financial Plan each year to set the goals and priorities for student learning, programs and initiatives, aligned to statements of funding.
School Calendar: [21-22 Calendar]
Bell Schedule:[20-21 Bell Schedule]
Hawaii's public schools are required by law to implement bell schedules that categorize learning and non-learning minutes of the school day (Act 167/Act 21), meeting a minimum of 1,080 student hours each year.
Current 6th and 7th grade parents/guardians:
Have you thought about your child(ren) returning to in-person learning next fall? Are you planning on keeping your child on a total distance learning program? We hope to support whatever your home/work situation is and whatever educational option works best for you and your child. Please let us know what your plan is by filling out the form at the link below:
https://forms.gle/CkF1ZiUGB9hZPjaw7
Or by calling Kim at 808-313-4801
Have you thought about your child(ren) returning to in-person learning next fall? Are you planning on keeping your child on a total distance learning program? We hope to support whatever your home/work situation is and whatever educational option works best for you and your child. Please let us know what your plan is by filling out the form at the link below:
https://forms.gle/CkF1ZiUGB9hZPjaw7
Or by calling Kim at 808-313-4801
Chromebook/MiFi Collection/Return
If the assigned device (Chromebook and/or MiFi) is not returned to Keaʻau Middle School by June 11, a charge of $100 for each device will be placed on your obligations. A reminder and billing will be mailed home in June.
If your child is enrolled in one or more of our summer programs, Chromebooks will be provided on site.
If your child is enrolled in one or more of our summer programs, Chromebooks will be provided on site.
Letter from the Principal July 9, 2021
We will soon be collecting Chromebooks and MiFis. Please check below for the dates to return your devices:
If the assigned device (Chromebook and/or MiFi) is not returned to Keaʻau Middle School by June 11, a charge of $100 for each device will be placed on your obligations. A reminder and billing will be mailed home in June.
If your child is enrolled in one or more of our summer programs, Chromebooks will be provided on site.
- If your child is physically attending school on an A/B schedule, Chromebooks/MiFis will be collected between May 20 - 25 from your child in school. Please be sure to have your child bring his/her device(s) to school.
- If your child is in group A, AX, B, or BX but is learning from home virtually, Chromebooks/MiFis will be collected between June 1-June 11. Please drop off the devices at the main office on any school day between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- If your child is in group D Learn from Home program, Chromebooks/MiFis will be collected between June 1-June 11. Please drop off the devices at the main office on any school day between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
If the assigned device (Chromebook and/or MiFi) is not returned to Keaʻau Middle School by June 11, a charge of $100 for each device will be placed on your obligations. A reminder and billing will be mailed home in June.
If your child is enrolled in one or more of our summer programs, Chromebooks will be provided on site.
Chromebook/MiFi Collection/Return
Aloha current and upcoming Greenwave Families,
We invite you to sign up for our Summer Programs so our keiki can have a fun and productive...
We invite you to sign up for our Summer Programs so our keiki can have a fun and productive...
aNNUAL sqs SURVEY
Annual SQS Survey
Parents and Guardians,
Please take a few moments of your time to complete a combined survey. Responses will be kept anonymous and used by schools for continuous improvement. The survey deadline is May 28, 2021.
The survey is available at http://arch.k12.hi.us/reports/sqs.
If you have any questions, please email SQS@k12.hi.us or call (808) 733-4008 or toll-free at (855) 276-5801.
Parents and Guardians,
Please take a few moments of your time to complete a combined survey. Responses will be kept anonymous and used by schools for continuous improvement. The survey deadline is May 28, 2021.
The survey is available at http://arch.k12.hi.us/reports/sqs.
If you have any questions, please email SQS@k12.hi.us or call (808) 733-4008 or toll-free at (855) 276-5801.
Virtual Awards Assembly
Virtual Parent Meetings:
Please join us for our First Virtual Awards Assembly on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 5 pm.
See the KMS Virtual Awards Assembly Invitation for more information.
Meeting ID. https://meet.google.com/edd-rxbn-wuy
If links are not working, go to meet.google.com
MEETING CODE: edd-rxbn-wuy
Phone Numbers (US)+1 401-426-4817
PIN: 829 650 004#
gRAB AND gO MEALS OCTOBER UPDATE
Grab N Go (GNG) meals are available to all in the community under 18 years of age. FREE lunches will be distributed from Keaʻau Middle School Shipman Gym parking lot beginning Monday, October 12, 2020 - May 28, 2021 . You do not need to be a student at our school, the service is available to all children in the community. Thatʻs not all… along with a fresh lunch for the day, we will give you a breakfast meal for the next morning at the same time.
- When: Every weekday (excluding holidays)
- Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Community Eligibility Provision
Community Eligibility Provision
Hawaii public schools are offering a food program to provide free meals to all students at select campuses that meet specific qualification standards. The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allows a school district, a group of schools or a single school with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged families to serve free meals to everyone even if they do not qualify for the free or reduced-price lunch reimbursement. View Flyer
Hawaii public schools are offering a food program to provide free meals to all students at select campuses that meet specific qualification standards. The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allows a school district, a group of schools or a single school with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged families to serve free meals to everyone even if they do not qualify for the free or reduced-price lunch reimbursement. View Flyer
KMS 20-21 Easy Schedule Flow Chart
SPEAK NOW MOBILE APPLICATION
Speak Now Mobile Application
Speak Now is a reporting tool that provides another mechanism for students to report incidents of bullying on DOE campuses, transportation, and during DOE-sponsored activities that they have either experienced or witnessed. The Speak Now app is available for download on Android and iOS devices.
Speak Now is a reporting tool that provides another mechanism for students to report incidents of bullying on DOE campuses, transportation, and during DOE-sponsored activities that they have either experienced or witnessed. The Speak Now app is available for download on Android and iOS devices.
School-Wide Attendance Policy
School-Wide Attendance Policy
New Attendance Policy Starting January 1, 2021. View the new Attendance Policy.
New Attendance Policy Starting January 1, 2021. View the new Attendance Policy.
Covid Information 1/20/21
Covid Information 1/20/21
Translated versions of the 1st and 4th page are available at hawaiicovid19.com/resources and in our main office.
Translated versions of the 1st and 4th page are available at hawaiicovid19.com/resources and in our main office.
Notification of COVID-19 Cases from Mainland Travel
Letter to Parents-Notification of COVID-19 Cases from Mainland Travel
This notification is to inform you that multiple COVID-19 cases have been confirmed at schools on Oahu and Maui following recent mainland travel by student athletes and their families for non-school-sanctioned "Pylon Mecca 7v7" football tournament games in Utah and Nevada.
This notification is to inform you that multiple COVID-19 cases have been confirmed at schools on Oahu and Maui following recent mainland travel by student athletes and their families for non-school-sanctioned "Pylon Mecca 7v7" football tournament games in Utah and Nevada.
lEARNING SCHEDULES
Students on the A/B Blended Learning Schedule
Student will be marked present on virtual face-to-face (synchronous) class meeting days if there is evidence of participation including but not limited to:
- Attending virtual class meeting
- Phone call/email/text to teacher
- Completed assignment(s)
- Sign in on Blackboard
- Digital check-in such as a Google Form
Students on Ax or BX Blended Learning Schedules
Attendance will be marked following the A/B Blended Learning schedule (above) for M, T, Th, F.
Wednesdays - Students will be marked present if physically present in class or in school. Students will be marked absent if not physically present in class or in school, unless arrangements with the teacher have been made for the student to “attend” virtually either synchronously or asynchronously.
Wednesdays - Students will be marked present if physically present in class or in school. Students will be marked absent if not physically present in class or in school, unless arrangements with the teacher have been made for the student to “attend” virtually either synchronously or asynchronously.
Students in the Group C Always in-person schedule
Students will be marked present if physically present in class or in school. Students will be marked absent if not physically present in class or in school. Students must be present for more than half the school day in order to be marked as present for the day.
students in the group d learn from home program
Attendance will be taken daily (each school day). Students will be marked present if the student has checked in on the Learn From Home Attendance Google Form for the day. Students must check in on the LFH form no later than 5:00 p.m. in order to be counted as present.
KKP RETURN TO LEARN LETTER
6TH GRADERS Return to In-Person Learning on Blended Learning Schedule
6th Graders Return to In-Person Learning on Blended Learning Schedule
The time has arrived for us to welcome the return of our 6th graders to in-person learning. From the beginning of the school year, we had planned to adopt a blended learning model in which students were taught in both a virtual classroom and in person. The pandemic put a hold on being able to implement that model as more became infected with the Coronavirus. Now, the infection rate on the Big Island is at a level acceptable for blended learning. Thus, we are planning to slowly transition our students back to campus on an A/B blended learning schedule. Read more on Return to In-Person Learning
Use the KMS Return-to-School Checklist to help prepare for in-person learning!
Use the Return to Campus Student Handout to help your child prepare for in-person learning! Let's work together to keep each other safe and healthy!
Beginning after the Spring Break, our Learning Hub will be moved (again) from the Gym to the Choral Room and will be closed on Wednesdays. Students in all grade levels may attend the Learning Hub on their asynchronous days by invitation. If you would like your child to utilize the Learning Hub, please call your child's counselor.
The time has arrived for us to welcome the return of our 6th graders to in-person learning. From the beginning of the school year, we had planned to adopt a blended learning model in which students were taught in both a virtual classroom and in person. The pandemic put a hold on being able to implement that model as more became infected with the Coronavirus. Now, the infection rate on the Big Island is at a level acceptable for blended learning. Thus, we are planning to slowly transition our students back to campus on an A/B blended learning schedule. Read more on Return to In-Person Learning
Use the KMS Return-to-School Checklist to help prepare for in-person learning!
Use the Return to Campus Student Handout to help your child prepare for in-person learning! Let's work together to keep each other safe and healthy!
Beginning after the Spring Break, our Learning Hub will be moved (again) from the Gym to the Choral Room and will be closed on Wednesdays. Students in all grade levels may attend the Learning Hub on their asynchronous days by invitation. If you would like your child to utilize the Learning Hub, please call your child's counselor.
- Grade 6 Ben Blakemore 313-4823 or email Bennett.Blakemore@k12.hi.us
- Grade 7 Suzette Shigemasa 313-4810 or email Suzette.Shigemasa@k12.hi.us
- Grade 8 Kristen Bajo 313-4850 or email Kristen.Bajo@k12.hi.us
Distance Learning to Continue for 3rd Quarter
Kea'au Middle School will continue distance learning for Quarter 3 and phase in opportunities for more on-campus learning using a prioritized approach based on student needs. We will continue to closely monitor COVID activity to ensure a safe and successful transition and communicate more details as we finalize plans.
Distance Learning Program
Distance Learning Program
Even with all of the safety measures being put into place to prepare for face-to-face instruction, discerning parents may wish to play it safe and keep their child(ren) at home while there is still the threat of the virus in Hawaii. But what about your childʻs education? Consider Keaʻau Middle Schoolʻs Learn from Home Distance Learning Program.
Even with all of the safety measures being put into place to prepare for face-to-face instruction, discerning parents may wish to play it safe and keep their child(ren) at home while there is still the threat of the virus in Hawaii. But what about your childʻs education? Consider Keaʻau Middle Schoolʻs Learn from Home Distance Learning Program.
7th Graders Return to In-Person Learning on Blended Learning Schedule
7th Graders Return to In-Person Learning on Blended Learning Schedule
The time has arrived for us to open our doors and welcome the return of our 7th graders to in-person learning. From the beginning of the school year, we had planned to adopt a blended learning model in which students were taught in both a virtual classroom and in person. The pandemic put a hold on being able to implement that model as more became infected with the Coronavirus. Now, the infection rate on the Big Island is at a level acceptable for blended learning. Thus, we are planning to slowly transition our students back to campus on an A/B blended learning schedule. Read more on Return to In-Person Learning
The time has arrived for us to open our doors and welcome the return of our 7th graders to in-person learning. From the beginning of the school year, we had planned to adopt a blended learning model in which students were taught in both a virtual classroom and in person. The pandemic put a hold on being able to implement that model as more became infected with the Coronavirus. Now, the infection rate on the Big Island is at a level acceptable for blended learning. Thus, we are planning to slowly transition our students back to campus on an A/B blended learning schedule. Read more on Return to In-Person Learning
8th Graders Return to In-Person Learning on Blended Learning Schedule
8th Graders Return to In-Person Learning on Blended Learning Schedule
The time has arrived for us to open our doors and welcome the return of our students to in-person learning. From the beginning of the school year, we had planned to adopt a blended learning model in which students were taught in both a virtual classroom and in person. The pandemic put a hold on being able to implement that model as more became infected with the Coronavirus. Now, the infection rate on the Big Island is at a level acceptable for blended learning. Thus, we are planning to slowly transition our students back to campus on an A/B blended learning schedule.Read more on Return to In-Person Learning
Letter from Superintendent Kishimoto Regarding the Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Letter from Superintendent Kishimoto Regarding the Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Supt. Kishimoto personally thanks parents for their support during the transition to distance learning and provides a look back on the Department's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supt. Kishimoto personally thanks parents for their support during the transition to distance learning and provides a look back on the Department's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
OPTIONS FOR FREE INTERNET CONNECTIVITY
Options for Free Internet Connectivity
Spectrum Broadband and Hawaiian Telcom are offering free internet services for households with K-12 and/or college students.
Spectrum Broadband and Hawaiian Telcom are offering free internet services for households with K-12 and/or college students.
KMS School Picture Taking
We will be having Drive Thru Picture taking on:
- Saturday Jan. 23 for students with Last names A-K (Group A)
- Saturday Jan. 30 for students with Last Names L-Z (Group B)
FESTIVAL OF HOPE FOR FAMILIES
Festival of Hope for Families
Child & Family Service has teamed up with the General Contractor Association and various community partners to provide drive-thru direct resources, services, and food to families impacted by COVID-19. For more information visit childandfamilyservice.org/festival
Child & Family Service has teamed up with the General Contractor Association and various community partners to provide drive-thru direct resources, services, and food to families impacted by COVID-19. For more information visit childandfamilyservice.org/festival
HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION
High School Registration
There will be a Parent meeting on Dec. 4 at 5pm (a video will be available after meeting). There will also be general question sessions available from Dec. 7 - 10. Please check your emails for active links for all registration events. Registration forms will be due on Dec. 11.
There will be a Parent meeting on Dec. 4 at 5pm (a video will be available after meeting). There will also be general question sessions available from Dec. 7 - 10. Please check your emails for active links for all registration events. Registration forms will be due on Dec. 11.
TRACK D PARENT CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Parent Teacher Conferences for Track D students are not automatically scheduled. If you would like to request a conference with all 4 core content teachers, please fill out this Google Form. Meetings will be scheduled during the week of November 16-20, 2020 between the hours of 3:00-5:00pm M-F. If you would like to meet with certain teachers please contact them either by email or phone.
KKP CA READY TO LEARN MEMO
GRAB AND GO MEALS AUGUST UPDATE
All Kea’au Middle School Students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch Grab N Go meals. We will be starting our GNG service beginning Monday, Aug 17, 2020. Our distribution hours are:
- Breakfast - 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
- Lunch - 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Shipman Gym Lanai
KKP FOOD DISTRIBUTION
The Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area has partnered with Hams Produce and Seafood company to distribute produce to families of students in the Keaʻau Complex. View KKP Distribution Flier
- Who: This event is for students who are enrolled in these four schools
- What: One produce box per household - maximum of 2 per vehicle = 2 households
- When: Friday, September 11th between the hours of 9:00am-12:30 pm.
- Where: Keaʻau High School stadium parking lot
DELAYING FACE TO FACE LEARNING
As you may have heard through the media, all schools on the BIG ISLAND will be delaying our face-to-face opening on August 17 and pivoting to all distance learning instruction. I apologize that this comes as a last minute announcement. Read the full announcement here.
Again, I apologize for this late notice. I will be in touch with you to share more information and details throughout the next few days… please check your email daily.
Take care, stay sanitized, and most of all, stay safe!!! GOOOOOOO GREENWAVES!!
Elna M. Gomes, Principal
- Groups A, AX, B, BX will continue to “attend classes” virtually following the AB model and following our bell schedule rotation.
- Group C students will still have the opportunity to attend school daily in a face-to-face manner beginning August 17, 2020.
- Group D (Learn From Home Distance Learning Program) will begin their Distance Learning Program on August 17 as previously planned. There will be no changes to this program schedule. Reminder: Don’t forget to turn in your important forms and pick up your supplies/Chromebooks. Last day for this is Thursday, August 13, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Again, I apologize for this late notice. I will be in touch with you to share more information and details throughout the next few days… please check your email daily.
Take care, stay sanitized, and most of all, stay safe!!! GOOOOOOO GREENWAVES!!
Elna M. Gomes, Principal
BELL SCHEDULE
Bell Schedule Available
The first day of school for:
The first day of school for:
- Students in Group A, AX, and C is Monday, August 17, 2020
- Students in Group B and BX is Tuesday, August 18, 2020
- 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in Group D (Distance Learning Program) is Monday, August 17, 2020
REOPENING OF SCHOOL HAS BEEN DELAYED
When is my childʻs first day of school?
Grade 6: 8:00 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Grades 7 & 8: 8:05 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
If you do not know your childʻs group, contact Shellea Maeda-Hata at shellea.maeda-hata@k12.hi.us or 808-313-4812 or Kimberly Agudo at kimberly.agudo@k12.hi.us or 808-313-4801.
SAFETY NOTICE: In order for appropriate illness screening to occur, do not drop students off earlier than 7:30 a.m. Students are to be dropped off and picked up at the Shipman Gym area.
- August 17 if your child has been assigned to groups A, AX, C, or D - all grades
- August 18 if your child had been assigned to group B, BX - all grades
Grade 6: 8:00 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Grades 7 & 8: 8:05 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
If you do not know your childʻs group, contact Shellea Maeda-Hata at shellea.maeda-hata@k12.hi.us or 808-313-4812 or Kimberly Agudo at kimberly.agudo@k12.hi.us or 808-313-4801.
SAFETY NOTICE: In order for appropriate illness screening to occur, do not drop students off earlier than 7:30 a.m. Students are to be dropped off and picked up at the Shipman Gym area.
GROUP D CHROMEBOOK/SUPPLY PICKUP AND FORM DROP OFF
- Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
If you have any questions regarding the Group D: Learn From Home Distance Learning Program, contact Kainoa Calip, Program Administrator, at kainoa.calip@k12.hi.us or at 808-313-4809 or Connie Miyake, UPLINK Coordinator, at connie.miyake@k12.hi.us or at 808-313-4886.
WELCOME LETTER OPENING OF SCHOOL YEAR PACKET
Welcome Letter Opening of the School Year Packet
There are just a few more weeks left of the summer break and Kea’au Middle School would like to inform and remind you of a few things before we start up the new school year. View Welcome Packet which includes Welcome Letter, Fees and Uniform order form, UPLINK and All-Star Registration
There are just a few more weeks left of the summer break and Kea’au Middle School would like to inform and remind you of a few things before we start up the new school year. View Welcome Packet which includes Welcome Letter, Fees and Uniform order form, UPLINK and All-Star Registration