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Hawaii Technology Academy February 18, 2011

FRIDAY BLASTHawaii Technology Academy

Dates to Know

Feb 22 March 4

H.S.A. Testing see timedetails on page 2.

Feb. 25 Black History MonthCelebration at Oahu LC

March14-18

Spring Break

March 25 No School NoAttendance

NO SCHOOL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21.NO ATTENDANCE SHOULD BE TAKEN

DanceDance RevolutionWINNERS!

Congratulations to the winners of the HTADanceDanceRevolution (DDR) tournament. Here are the

following results.

Elementary Division:

1st Place- Kiersten Moss

2nd Place- Mahea Caingles

3rd Place- Aryeh DavisMiddle School Division:

1st Place- Sydney Oliveira

2nd Place- Kimberly Romero

3rd Place- Joelle Lee

All 6 of these winners will be competing in the Regional

Qualifier and represent HTA. Please come out and support

your fellow classmates. If they win the regional qualifier, the

state championships will immediately follow on that same

day. The winner of each division can win a $1000

scholarship. Good luck Students.

Oahu Date: Saturday, February 26th 2011

Location:AlohaTowerMarketPlace,CenterAtrium

Address:1AlohaTowerDriveSuite3000,HI96815StartTime:9:30AM

EndTime:1:00PM

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HTA HSA Oahu Testing Schedule (2nd Attempt)

Date Grade/Location 1st Session 2nd Session

February 22nd

Tuesday

(Mrs. Buford)

Grade 4,5

Mac Lab

Grade 4

9:00am-

12noonMac Lab

Grade 5

1:00pm-

4:00pmMac Lab

February 23rdWednesday

(Mr. Nikora)

Grade 10

Mac Lab

Grade 10

1:00pm-

4:00pm

Mac Lab

February 24thThursday

(Mr. Nikora)

Grade 3,6

Mac Lab

Grade 3

9:00am-12noon

Mac Lab

Grade 6

1:00pm-4:00pm

Mac Lab

March 2nd

Wednesday(Mr. Nikora)

Grade 7

Mac Lab

Grade 7

9:00am-12noon

Mac Lab

March 4thFriday

(Mrs. Buford)

Grade 8

Mac Lab

Grade 89:00am-12noon

Mac Lab

TESTING DETAILS

DO YOU LIKE MUSICALS? Come out to see

FAME the Musical Feb11-26, 2011. February 17,

2011 is Family Night! Directed by two HTAlearning coach. See HTA students team up with

other local talents, singing and dancing. ITSFANTASTIC! Go to www.packapolei.org for

showing details.

Keep collecting thosBox Tops. The nexdeadline is March 1

2011. Please help HTPTSA surpass their

$500 goal.

In recognition of National ChildAbuse Prevention Month in Apri

the Girl Scouts of Hawaii are havi

a teddy bear drive. YourNEW oLIGHTLY LOVED teddy bears w

be distributed to children throughoHawaii who have been in a

traumatizing situation and are inneed of a little comfort only a tedbear can bring.

Please support bydonating a teddy

to HTA FrontOffice Starting,

February 22.



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Is my Childs Behavior Normal; continued from Feb. 11

Grade Four (Age 9)

Where They Are: Nine is a time of general confusion for kids. Nine-year-olds: Want to put some distance between themselves and adults, and may rebel against authority. Need to be part of a group. Seek independence. Possess a high activity level. Can express a wide range of emotions and verbalize easily. Can empathize. Can think independently and critically, but are tied to peer standards. Begin to increase their sense of truthfulness. Are typically not self-confident.

Where They're Going?

School isn't just academics. Your child's teachers are also helping her grow socially. At nine-years-old, yourchild is learning how to make decisions and set standards. You can help by encouraging your child as she:

Begins making decisions. Gains a greater sense of responsibility. Sets personal standards. Develops personal interests and abilities. Develops social skills. Learns to engage in group decision-making.

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Counseling Corner

Come join us in the celebration of Black History Month,

RIDAY, FEB. 25th 2011!

1:00 pm 2:00 pm: Education Presentation on Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King,Jr., Jackie Robinson, and Information on the History of African Americans in

Hawaii.

2:00-2:30 pm: Enjoy traditional foods from the African-American culture. (Food donationsare being accepted. If you are interested in providing something please contact Libra Forde at

[email protected] ).

2:30-3:30 pm: Closing Ceremony. Live African drummers with dancersdemonstrate historical movement traditions.

PLEASE RSVP! Please send it to

[email protected]

by February 22, 2011.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION AT HTA



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Counseling corner continued from page 3

GREAT Students

Grade Five (Age 10)

Where They Are : The average ten-year-old has a positive approach to life.She:

Tends to be obedient, good natured, and fun. Possesses a surprising scope of interests. Finds TV very important and identifies with TV characters. Is capable of increasing independence. Is becoming more truthful and dependable. Tends to be improving her self-concept and acceptance of others. Forms good personal relationships with teachers and counselors.

Where They're Going

School isn't just academics. Your child's teachers are also helping himgrow socially. At ten-years-old, your child is developing communicationskills and becoming more mature. You can help by encouraging him as he:

Improves his listen and responding skills. Increases his problem-solving abilities. Begins to undergo maturational changes. Gains awareness of peer and adult expectations.

Grade Six (Age 11)

Where They Are: The average eleven-year-old is heading towards

adolescence. He:

Shows more self-assertion and curiosity. Is socially expansive and aware. Is physically exuberant, restless, wiggly, and talks a lot. Has a range and intensity of emotions. Is moody and easily frustrated. Can relate feelings. Is competitive, wants to excel, and may put down "out group". Exhibits "off-color" humor and silliness. Teases and tussles.

Where They're Going

School isn't just academics. At eleven-years-old, your child is making thetransition to adolescence. You can help by encouraging her as she:

Copes with changes. Transitions to adolescence. Works on her interpersonal skills. Handles peer groups/pressure. Develops personal interests and abilities. Takes on greater responsibility for her behavior and decisions.

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