The 7th grade held a bake sale during recess today in front of the middle school building. The bake sale was a success. The 7th grade was able to sell out all their baked goods. EarlyAct's goal is to raise enough money to buy a livestock through Heifer International to help those in need. Please go to their website for more information www.heifer.org.

Kindergarten celebrates their 100th day at school. The students participate in various activities that have to do with the number 100. Students made display boards with a 100 items. Students came to count the items to make sure they were all there.

HMS 8th grade student project for their social studies unit on immigration was to create  their version of the United States Immigration Museum. More pics click HERE

On Thursday morning, Dec. 17, the children in Preschool through 4th grade presented programs to family and friends. The Preschool and Kindergarten program began with the rockin’ and rollin’ Kindergarten students taking the stage to a “standing room only” crowd. The preschool students were adorable as usual and melted our hearts when they performed “Ponyo” with the assistance of our wonderful Saito Sensei.

The second program featured the 1st through 4th grade students. It began with a lovely two-part song from the combined 3rd and 4th grade students accompanied by 4th grader Susan Hasegawa. The first grade wowed the crowd with their awesome dance moves in “North Pole Rock and Roll.” The second graders showed off their talents and great singing in “Give a Little Love at Christmas.” The third graders got the crowd going with a lively country song including some square dancing. The 4th graders showed off their recorder abilities as well as looking “way cool” in their sunglasses for “Movin’ to the Christmas Beat” choreographed by 4th grade teacher, Noah Harders.

It was a wonderful morning of entertainment and holiday cheer. The children did an outstanding job!

The Middle School Winter Program was held on December 11, 2009. The Social Hall was filled with musical instruments, storytelling, and sounds from the Taiko drums. These students have been practicing all quarter long for this performance. Performances were led by Derrick Yamane (Band), Cari Taira (Drama) and Jay Toyofuku (Taiko). The first time band performers began the program with A Winter’s Sleigh Ride. The Concert Band performed various pieces which included The Merry Christmas Machine and the Theme from Jurrasic Park. The drama students performed plays reminding us about true friendship and the importance of appreciation. The night ended with the exciting sounds and beats from the taiko drums. The younger taiko performers from the fifth and sixth grade performed many pieces which included, Renshu Taiko and Hiryu Sandan Gaeshi. The seventh and eighth grade Taiko group performed Mikoshi Taiko and Yodan Taiko. This was a great way to begin the holiday season. All performers did a wonderful job!