David Ige - Community Notices

Congratulations to Momilani Elementary for "making the grade" as one of Hawaii's 20 Distinguished Schools of 2006!

"The Hawaii Distinguished Schools Program honors elementary and secondary schools that make significant progress in closing the achievement gap or whose students achieve at the highest levels.... Frito-Lay of Hawaii established the Hawaii's Outstanding Public Schools Program in 1985, which elvolved into the Hawaii Blue Ribbon Schools Program in 1988. It was renamed the Hawaii Distinguished Schools Program in 2003. Schools are evaluated by a panel of judges on criteria based on academic accountability targets and acceptable growth in reading and mathematics as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, the No Child Left Behind -- Blue Ribbon Schools program is a national recognition program that honors public and private K-12 schools that are achieving in the top 10 percent of schools in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement."

-"Hawaii's Exemplary Schools." Na Lono Kula - The News of the School Dec. 2005: 1.

Momilani has been a consistent contender for the annual "No Child Left Behind - Blue Ribbon Schools" program, selected as a National Award winner in both 1996-7 and 2004.

Congratulations to the many student athletes of District 16 who were commended from their excellence in team sports in 2005!

GameBreakers:

• Softball player, Corrie Nishikida of Pearl City pitched a five-hitter to help the Chargers defeat Kapolei, 1-0. (as reported by 12/13/05 Honolulu Advertiser, D6)
  

Oahu Interscholastic Association's Women's Volleyball All-Stars:

• Player of the Year: Lelani Klemen-Maeva of Aiea.
  
• Coach of the Year: Blythe Yamamoto of Aiea.
  
• First Team: Stacey Iwahashi, Jasmine Pahukoa-Malia, and Tazha Passi of Pearl City, and Lelani Kleman-Maeva and Michelle Shiroma of Aiea.
  
• Second Team: Marina Gusman-Brown of Pearl City and Brandi Pascua-Aipa of Aiea.
  
• Honorable Mentions from Aiea: Tatiana Burgos, Tasha Johnson, Rachel Purcell.
  
• Honorable Mentions from Pearl City: Jessica Ige and Deena Tupinio.
  

Oahu Interscholastic Association's Men's Volleyball All-Stars:

• First Team: Abe Kauhane of Pearl City.
  
• Second Team: Reid Nobriga, Karlo Rarangol, and Michael Tanoue of Pearl City.
  
• Honorable Mentions from Pearl City: Jovi Casarez and Donovan Nieves.
  

Oahu Interscholastic Association's Football All-Stars:

• First Team Offense: Lofa Li'ili'i and Mako Malepeai of Aiea.
  
• First Team Defense: Issac Tuilaepa, Kapena Fonseca, Mana Ohia, and Justic Pucket of Aiea.
  
• Second Team Offense: Kali Kuia, Josh Blakemore, Lahaina Olsen-Kuroda, and Chris Anakalea of Aiea, and Chris Maake of Pearl City.
  
• Second Team Defense: Justin Hunt, Joe Mauga, Jerry Miller, and Adrian Labuda or Aiea.
  
• Honorable Mentions from Aiea: Mark Atta, Landon Dela Cruz, Malone Faumuina, Roland Foumai, Jeric Lake, Ataji Lani, Stili Malepeai, Alex Mauga, Nikova Sueoka.
  
• Honorable Mentions from Pearl City: Andrew Blue, Stacey Iilaban, Kendall Price, Robert Stoner.
  

Congratulations to Derek Chang, Grade 4 of Pearl City Highlands Elementary School for his honorable mention entry to the Board of Water Supply's yearly Water Conservation Calendar!

Click here to access the Board of Water Supply's site and download the 2006 Calendar! Calendars are also available at the Board of Water Supply, 630 South Beretania Street, while supplies last!

As seen on The Honolulu Advertiser's Monday Local News Briefs:

"Pearl City High School will conduct a HI 5¢ recycling drive Saturday (January 21st) from 8 to 11 a.m. to raise money for the school's athletic programs.

Redeemable cans, plastic and glass bottles can be dropped off at the school, 2100 Ho'oki'eki'e St. Beginning in March, the school will hold similar recycling drives on the first Saturday of each month."

[Direct from a press release from the Scholastic Co-Chair, Roy Chang of Aiea Intermediate School.]

"The Department of Education in partnership with the Exhibition Space and Aloha Airlines presents the Hawai'i Region of the Scholastic Art , 2006 Exhibit and Awards Ceremony. The annual events allow middle and high school students from both Hawai'i's public and private schools to showcase their award winning visual arts both at local and national levels.

The HAWAI'I Region of the Scholastic Art Exhibition is January 29 through March 1, 2006.
This year's award ceremony and exhibit is located at the Exhibition Space on the Upper Lobby Level at 1132 Bishop Street."

The 2006 Gold Key and American Vision Award Winners will recieve their awards at the Preview Reception on Sunday, January 29th. Student art categories include ceramic and glass, computer and digital art, design, jewelry, fiber, drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video & film.

Also, a seperate "First Friday" Opening Reception is scheduled Friday February 3, 2006, 4-6:30 p.m. (This event is to be in concert with the"First Friday" open houses of downtown art galleries.)

We hope that you will join us in celebrating this much anticipated art contest and exhibit that nationally recognizes the creative excellence of Hawai'i's 7 to 12 grade public and private school students.

Although the Hawaii Region of the Scholastic Art Awards is a state-wide event, it is a wonderful opportunity to see the astounding artistic ability of our local students. Further coverage of this event will be displayed on DavidIge.org post-event!

The Capitol Artist 2006 Program is off to a strong start! For the month of January, we are proud to display artwork by students of Waiau Elementary and Aiea High School! Decking the walls of our halls and walls are beautiful paintings, photographs, and even illustrated poetry! I highly encourage you to come by have a look!

The artwork will be available for view throughout the month of January and early February!

[As reported in the Honolulu Advertiser Hawaii Section on Thursday, January 19, 2006 edition by Advertiser Central O'ahu Writer, Rod Ohira]

Waimalu Elementary School gets the spotlight for the week as featured in the "Schools" section of the Honolulu Advertiser. In hopes of promoting reading amongst her students, Principal Kaylene Yee has promised to kiss a pig if reading goals are met. The idea, spawned from a children's book "Our Principal Promised To Kiss a Pig" by Kalli Dakos and Alicia DesMarteau, has inspired students and teachers to do their best to promote literacy amongst their school.

In additon, the school is profiled with little-known trivia and tid-bits of interest!

Also, a warm congratulations to Micah Lee for being the featured "All-Star Kid"! Although Micah suffers from a genetic disorder known as "osteogenesis imperfecta", he doesn't allow it to stop him from enjoying athletic activities and achieving academic success. Aside from being an active bowler, he is best known as the news anchor for the school's in-house program, "Warrior News".

For residents of the District 16, we have two hard-working neighborhood boards that meet monthly to address issues, concerns, and events that affect you on a personal level.

The following are links to their respective websites and monthly agendas. Many of their issues deal directly with the City & County of Honolulu and representatives from their respective offices often-times are present at the meetings to address the issues. The members of the boards are made up of residents who are work hard to ensure the safety and well-being of the community at large. They are your local representatives - next-door neighbors and friends who act as your voice in government.

The monthly meetings are open to the public and participation is encouraged!

• The Aiea Neighborhood Board often meets at the Aiea Library Conference Room at 7:30pm. The January 7th meeting agenda is available for view on the Board's website: http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/nb20/.
  
  The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 13, 2006 - 7:30pm at Aiea Library.
  
  

• The Pearl City Neighborhood Board meets at various community-accessible locations, but is also televised on O'lelo Channels 53 or 54. (Please check your tv listings for broadcast and re-broadcast times.)
  
  The January 24th agenda and meeting minutes are available for view on the Board's website: http://www.honolulu.gov/nco/nb20/. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 28th - 6:30pm at Pearl City Library.
  

Be informed and in the know in your community!

Every year, area legislators get together and plan themed town meetings that address specific issues that we feel affect the community. In 2005, the hot topics were Traffic & Transportation, the Weighted Student Formula, and Identity Theft.

In 2006, we plan to tackle long-standing problems as well as new issues that we face or will face. We hope for just as strong attendance from the community and any other interested parties as years past!

Town Meetings - 1st Quarter 2006

• January - No Meetings


• February 22 (Wednesday) - Housing @ Pearl Ridge Elementary
  (sponsoring legislator: Senator Nishihara)


• March 29 (Wednesday) - Transportation @ Waimalu Elementary
  (sponsoring legislator: Representative Takai)

More specific meeting notices will be posted as more information becomes known!

A warm congratulations to all the winners of the 43rd Annual Hawaii Region of the Scholastic Art Awards held this past Saturday at 1132 Bishop Street. It is wonderful to see the quality of work and thoughtfulness of subject matter coming from Hawaii's talented youth!

Congratulations to all the winners from the 16th District:

• Phillip Madriaga - Aiea Intermediate


• Melanie Minami - Aiea High School


• Rachel Gertz - Highlands Intermediate


• Alex Nakamoto - Highlands Intermediate


• Mika Key Verdida - Aiea Intermediate


• Shannon Webb - Aiea Intermediate


• Thuy Ny Le - Aiea Intermediate

All of their artwork, as well as photos from the event, are available for view in the site gallery. (Under Session 2006 > 43rd Annual Hawaii Scholastic Art Awards)

I encourage all to drop by the old First Hawaiian Bank building/the current HPU annex on Fort Street Mall (1132 Bishop Street). The gallery is open for view from 8am to 4pm on the Upper Level Lobby. The display will be up for view from January 29th - March 1st. Don't miss this opportunity to see the beautiful artwork by students from all over the islands.

Also, the coordinators would also like the public to attend February's "First Friday" Opening Reception on February 3rd at 4pm. Click Here for a PDF of the event postcard.

Free validated parking for up to 1/2 hour at the lobby Security Desk. Parking entrance is the third driveway/ewa side of Bishop Street after crossing Beretania.

Also, there will be televised coverage of the Scholastic Awards on Channel 56 during the month of March on "Student Connections". Be sure to tune in!

Direct from press release regarding February's Hawaii Student Digital Showcase, courtesy of Irene Yamashita:

Aiea Intermediate - Benny Goodman
Chiefess Kamakahelei - Beware of Strangers
Farrington H.S. - Racer's Story
Hakipu'u Learning Center - Wash Your Hands PSA
Hakipu'u Learning Center - Use Soap Not Dope PSA
Island School - Mountain Biking Adventure
Kailua H.S. - Winter Ball Assembly
Seabury Hall - Chess Tournament
University Lab School - Gr. 2&3 Planting Seeds Project
Kalani H.S. - The DVD

Student Anchors:
Sierra Soto - Roosevelt H.S.
Bryson Tamanaha - Kapolei H.S.

Air Dates Ch.56:
Tuesdays @ 5-6 p.m. | Thursdays @ 12-1 p.m. | Saturdays @ 9-10 a.m.