Newsletter of the Seabury Hall Parents Organization

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1 SEABURY HALL NEWS Newsletter of the Seabury Hall Parents Organization His gift to Seabury Hall s Financial Aid Program: Craft Fair Saturday May 10th, am-4pm The Perfect Place for Mother s Day Gifts Discover how the lowest points in our lives can be our greatest teachers, and the storms of our lives provide us with the physical, emotional, and spiritual experience we need to climb to greater heights of joy and fulfillment. In his new memoir, I Can See Clearly Now, Dr. Wayne Dyer takes you on an intimate journey through his formative years and shares openly the life lessons he learned along the way. You will be inspired to look back at your own life to see how everything has led you to where you are now. Each step of our journey has something to teach us. Dr. Wayne W. Dyer has spent years working on this manual on the art of living and he ll be sharing some of his most valuable lessons during this unique and lifechanging lecture. Please join us for this wonderful event Tickets are going fast so purchase your tickets today. 1 of 16

2 FROM THE HEADMASTER Dear Parents, A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to listen to Dr. John Chubb, the new Executive Director of the National Association for Independent Schools, speak on "The State of Independent School Education". Dr. Chubb has spent 25 years in education as a researcher, professor and school leader. Prior to taking his position at NAIS he was an "education fellow at Stanford, Oxford and Harvard. Dr. Chubb shared on why independent schools throughout the country are successful in a market that now competes with charter, on-line and home school opportunities. The single most important variant that determines success for students after they graduate is what they receive from their middle and high school experiences, not grades, or test scores. Research from Stanford, and various other institutions demonstrate that "performance character", most notably, "perseverance" and "grit" are what leads to the highest level of success in both college and life. Schools that have high expectations, provide a rigorous program, challenge students to achieve and give them opportunities to explore their passions, clearly experience the highest level of student happiness and success. Independent schools that do not compromise excellence for happiness and find a balance between rigor and self-actualization prepare young people for outstanding success. It is independent college preparatory schools that continue to succeed, where others fall short, to provide young people for life-long success and happiness as they succeed in college and in life. At Seabury Hall, we are proud of the success of our graduates with 94 percent completing college in four years and 97 percent completing college in five years. As we survey our alumni on an annual basis they share with us overwhelmingly that they have achieved meaningful and happy lives. With that being said, I offer my congratulations to you, our parents, for understanding the importance of an outstanding education that challenges young people, but also provides them with opportunities to seek their passions. Their perseverance, grit and passion are demonstrated in their academic and extra-curricular success, their commitment to service, and their desire to do their very best. Since the last newsletter our students have experienced outstanding success in many endeavors. All six of our National Merit Semifinalists have been named National Merit Finalists. Two seniors have been nominated for the Presidential Scholar Award. Two students have been selected as National Achievement Scholars. The middle school MathCounts team won the top six places in the Maui competition and will be traveling to Oahu to qualify for the national competition. Two of our students placed first and second in the state in the National Math Exam, the girls' and mixed paddling teams won the MIL and the girls finished third in the state. The boys' basketball team won the MIL and finished third in the state. the Performing Arts Department have provided several performances in the `A`ali`ikūhonua Creative Arts Center. 2 of 16

3 The AP Art Class has provided three outstanding art presentations and three students have been chosen to present their art work at Scholastic Juried Art Awards Exhibit in Honolulu Scholastic Juried Art Awards Exhibit at Hawaii State Art Museum February 14-March 28, 2014 Our congratulations go out to all of our students for embracing challenge and rigor and for playing a major part in making our community one that balances passion for success with a deep commitment to a warm and caring community. Aloha, Joseph J. Schmidt, Headmaster We're excited to announce that three of our Seabury Hall Fine Arts students have had their artwork selected for the 2014 Scholastic Juried Art Awards Exhibit: Liloa Akoi-Reber, Elle Carvalho, and Carly O Donnell. This Awards program is the nation's preeminent source for recognizing the achievements of creative teens. The Scholastic Art Awards provide exhibition, scholarship, publication and recognition opportunities for students in grades 7-12 creating original work in the visual arts. This is a statewide juried exhibit that offers multiple scholarships, as well as Regional Awards. Selected artworks will be exhibited at the Hawaii State Art Museum, February 14 March 28, Please join us in celebrating the achievements of these young artists. 3 of 16

4 Upper School News MARCH 2014 GRADE REPORTS As we approach Spring Break, there are two very important aspects of the students academic progress that are coming together, representing the present and the future. The first, of course, is the third quarter, which ends on March 13, the final day of school before the break. Coinciding with the end of the third quarter is the conclusion of the sign-up process for next year's courses. US Head: Scott Winham In the four weeks between Winterim and Spring Break students have been working closely with their advisors and grade-level deans to complete their four-year plans and course sign-up sheets for next year. Prior to the break, your child should bring home a completed course sign-up sheet. Please take a moment to compare your child's current performance with the offerings and descriptions for courses available next year. It is important that we all work together to create a schedule that is appropriate for your child's abilities and future aspirations. Once you have reviewed your child's course selections for the next academic year, please sign the form and have your student return it to his/her advisor prior to Spring Break. It is my sincerest hope that you and your child will be inspired by this process. We have added some exciting new elective courses to our offerings, which add to our already rich program. Please spend some time reviewing all offerings, which are detailed on our website under the Academics pull-down. In addition, the process will hopefully remind students of the importance of continuing to put forth solid effort through the end of the year. The beginning of the fourth quarter is a wonderful opportunity to process teacher's comments and apply suggestions so that your child may end the semester on a high note. With a strong fourth quarter students can significantly improve their semester averages. Students should seek out their instructor's counsel on methods for improving as well as advice for the best methods of preparation for final exams or year-end assessments. Also please take a moment or two over the Spring Break to appreciate being a family. Often times our schedules lead us in different directions and it is important to take advantage of the opportunities to reconnect. 4 of 16

5 UPPER SCHOOL HONORS CEREMONY On Tuesday, April 29, Seabury Hall will honor those students who have achieved the highest level of academic success at the Upper School Honors Ceremony. The Honors Ceremony will take place in the `A`ali`ikūhonua Creative Arts Center and will be followed by desserts. Please expect an invitation if your child has been on the Headmaster s List or the Honors List for the first three quarters. PROM: 4/12/14 This year, Prom will take place on April 12, from 7:00 11:00, at the Andaz Maui at Wailea. Students in grades are eligible to attend, and may invite guests from other schools that meet the age requirements. Tickets will be going on sale during the week before Spring Break. Prior to the break, tickets will be $80, but the price will go up ten dollars after the vacation. As with all school dances, in order to ensure a safe environment for all, Seabury students will be randomly breathalized, and all guests will submit to the test. As a reminder, Seabury Hall is not responsible for the safety of your child after he/she leaves the Prom site, and strongly discourages any unsupervised student gatherings following the dance. Please ensure that student safety is a priority. 5 of 16

6 Middle School News WINTERIM WAS WONDERFUL Thank to all the parents and community member for providing resources for our kids. We couldn t have done it without your generosity and spirit of Aloha. Special thanks to parents who helped drive and support the programs and individuals who made our Winterim very rewarding for the students. MS Head: Jacqueline Peterka MIDDLE SCHOOL GOLF Our goal is to introduce the game of golf to new golfers, increase the skills of more experienced golfers and to put students on the path to be able to enjoy golf as a life activity and to pursue golf at the high school level. We are learning the fundamentals of golf, and helping students to find their own swing We break the game down to 3 areas: Putting, short game, and full swing. Students are working on balance and tempo on the full swing. Form and distance control on short game. Putting is separated to 3 areas: distance control, reading greens, hitting the putt where you are aiming. MS Golf Team: Darby Mulligan (8), Kyle Sparks (8), and Ryan Chang (8), Dan Judge (6), Max Flammer (6), David Shiraki (7), Bryce Tarpy (7) and a few others. 6 of 16

7 SH STUDENTS PLACE 1ST, 2ND AND 8TH IN STATEWIDE MATH CONTEST Seabury Hall seventh grader David Shiraki topped 603 other middle school students across the state to earn the highest individual score in the State of Hawaii on the Mathematical Association of America s American Math Competition 8 (AMC8). Each year over 100,000 students in grades 6, 7, and 8 compete, representing all 50 states. The competition is considered to be the country s premier middle school math contest. Seabury Hall sixth grader Steven Doan placed second overall, only one point behind David, and eighth grader Shelby Ferrier placed eighth overall. Seabury Hall middle school math instructor and math team coach Steve Vurno remarked that, These three students have an impressive aptitude for mathematics. However, what really sets them apart is their passion and enthusiasm. They spend a lot of time practicing and solving difficult math problems because they think it s fun The team is preparing for the upcoming MathCounts competition to be held in February. MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH STUDENTS SWEEP MATH COMPETITION For the fifth straight year Seabury Hall's Middle School math team won the Maui County MathCounts competition which was held at Maui Waena Intermediate on Saturday, February 1. A total of seven schools participated this year in the Maui Chapter competition: Seabury Hall, Kamehameha Schools Maui, Maui Waena Intermediate, Lokelani Intermediate, Samuel E. Kalama Intermediate, Kihei Charter and Emmanuel Lutheran. Out of the 75 students that competed, Seabury Hall took home the top six individuals spots in the competition. The winners were: first place Shelby Ferrier 18, second place David Shiraki 19, third place Kaitlyn Takeno 19, fourth place Zane Williams 20, fifth place Melia Fong 18 and sixth place Steven Doan 20. This year s math team benefited greatly from the wisdom and experience of coach Mr. Steve Vurno and assistant coaches Jasmine Doan '15 and Jesse Doan '17. As Maui County champions the team has earned the right to represent Maui at the Hawaii State MathCounts Championship on Oahu. The team is very excited and working hard to prepare. 7 of 16

8 MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND Saturday, February 15th, the MS Marching Band participated in the Pacific Whale Foundation Parade for the fifth consecutive year. They ROCKED and were a huge success. We are the only Middle School Marching Band in the state MS Marching Band RELAY FOR LIFE This year was the first year that the Middle School has been invited to participate in Relay for Life, a wonderful fundraiser for the American Cancer Society that also serves to honor survivors, to raise awareness, and to show support for families and communities who have lost loved ones to cancer. Our 19 students who represented Seabury Hall's Middle School did a fantastic job raising more than $100 each to be on the team. Chaperones Ms. Lindsay and Ms. Lionetti were so proud of the students and are already looking forward to having another great team next year Delicious treats for sale & Saturday Afternoon Surprises Winnie the Pooh A musical version of A.A. Milne s classic performed by our 6 th graders Directed by Marsha Kelly Musical Direction by Stephen Haines Friday and Saturday April 7 PM Saturday April 3 PM Calabash admission 8 of 16

9 WINTERIM February 10-13, 2014 MS: Physical Computing US: Voyage to India US: Outreach 360 Nicaragua US: Ice Fishing in Minnesota US: UHMC Culinary Program US: Soul and Service 9 of 16

10 Athletics MARCH 2014 As we enter into our spring season, the successes our teams have achieved thus far are truly exceptional Our teams have garnered nine team MIL championships out of twelve opportunities. Beyond that, our teams continue to represent Seabury Hall with class and sportsmanship whether they are traveling to Oahu for states or heading out to Hana for a league contest. The spring sport season is unusually exciting this particular year due to the fact that we have added two new sports: surfing and girls water polo. Rodney Kilborn is our surf coach and he is Athletic Director: Robert Dougherty working hard with the boys and girls to develop a strong program where student/athletes not only learn to improve their surfing skills but also learn a lot about the Hawaiian culture that surfing is so much a part of. Ryan Walsh, our middle school English teacher, has taken the reigns for the water polo program. Coach Walsh has extensive water polo coaching experience having guided a top-notch water polo program in California. We are blessed to have such hard working and knowledgeable coaches working with our student/athletes. Baseball, softball, boy s volleyball, golf, tennis, and track are also in full swing. What is most encouraging about all of our sports is the level of participation we are experiencing. We have strong numbers in every one of our programs. This is a testament as to how involved Seabury students truly are, how they care about their teams, how much they value competition, and like to have fun. I know we will continue to have success this spring and look forward to watching all of our athletes compete and represent Seabury Hall with pride. 10 of 16

11 College Counseling SAT Changes Set for Spring 2016 David Coleman, president of the College Board recently announced that the SAT would be undergoing drastic changes. The changes would be effective starting in Spring The Key Changes (From The New York Times) Instead of arcane SAT words ( depreciatory, membranous ), the vocabulary definitions on the new exam will be those of words commonly used in college courses, such as synthesis and empirical. The essay, required since 2005, will become optional. Those who choose to write an essay will be asked to read a passage and analyze the ways its author used evidence, reasoning and stylistic elements to build an argument. The guessing penalty, in which points are deducted for incorrect answers, will be eliminated. The overall scoring will return to the old 1,600-point scale, based on a top score of 800 in reading and math. The essay will have a separate score. Math questions will focus on three areas: linear equations; complex equations or functions; and ratios, percentages and proportional reasoning. Calculators will be permitted on only part of the math section. Every exam will include, in the reading and writing section, source documents from a broad range of disciplines, including science and social studies, and on some questions, students will be asked to select the quotation from the text that supports the answer they have chosen. Every exam will include a reading passage either from one of the nation s founding documents, such as the Declaration of Independence or the Bill of Rights, or from one of the important discussions of such texts, such as the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter From Birmingham Jail. For additional information on these changes, please read the article A New SAT Aims to Realign With Schoolwork. COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES The following acceptances are for students who applied early action, early decision, and rolling admissions to colleges. Students who applied under the regular decision will be notified by April 1 st. 11 of 16

12 Congratulations to the following seniors on their college acceptances: Katheryn Adler University of Colorado, Boulder University of Puget Sound University of San Francisco Southern Oregon University University of Vermont Western Washington University Willamette University Hi`ilei Aiwohi-Kolt Sabrina Altman Celina Bekins Colorado School of Mines Drexel University Georgia Institute of Technology Northeastern University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Bruno Bernacchi University of Colorado, Boulder Alyssa Bettendorf *University of Northern Colorado Linfield College Oregon State University Pacific Lutheran University University of Portland Western Washington University Celia Boone Chapman University University of Oregon University of Puget Sound Santa Clara University Seattle University Western Washington University Elle Carvalho Hawaii Pacific University Carter Christie Utah State University Nicolas Colon University of Arizona Colorado School of Mines Adam Ferrier Arizona State University Whittier College Dakota Grossman *University of Utah Linfield College University of Northern Colorado Oregon State University Western Oregon University Willamette University Jacob Higa Northern Arizona University Portland State University Kei Rui-Li Inge University of Portland Ryan James Brigham Young University, Idaho Brigham Young University, Hawaii Colorado State University Quinn Jones Isabella Jorgensen *American University Michael Kalmeta John Cabot University Northeastern University Jonathan Kaopuiki Dixie College Christie Kimura Sophia University Waseda University Cameron King Colorado State University Tyler Kiyota Chaminade University Oregon State University Taylor Leworthy University of La Verne University of the Pacific San Diego State University Lana Lobato Aljader Portland State University Jenna Loesberg *Pitzer College Elizabeth Lopez *School of the Art Institute of Chicago Rachel Lopez Adelphi University Chaminade University Portland State University Regis University Southern Oregon University Mogul Lu`uwai Pacific University Willamette University Andie Matayoshi Chapman University Gonzaga University Point Loma Nazarene University University of San Francisco Western Washington University Westmont College 12 of 16

13 Mikaela McDaniel California Lutheran University Oregon State University Pacific University Southern Oregon University University of Tennessee, Knoxville Willamette University Rowan Mulligan Boston College Chapman University Villanova University Rachel Nguyen Chapman University University of San Diego University of San Francisco Temple University Nahenahe Norton-Tolentino Carly O Donnell Northeastern University University of San Diego Santa Clara University Levi Okazaki Colorado State University Humboldt State University Northern Arizona University Cayde Omura Colorado State University Linfield College University of Nevada, Las Vegas Western Oregon University Daniel Pietsch *Emory University Jordan Priest Mills College University of Puget Sound University of Redlands University of San Diego University of San Francisco Seattle University Washington State University Willamette University Fletcher Prouty California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (College of Engineering) University of Oklahoma University of Portland Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Blake Rizzo Dixie College Full Sail University Utah State University Cassidy Ross Marymount Manhattan College Otis College of Art and Design Hannah Shipman American University of Paris University of Brighton Canterbury Christ Church University College University of Colorado, Boulder University of Sussex University of Kent Warren Wilson College Willamette University Lucia Simon Unviersity of Portland Kyle Stisher *Colorado State University, Fort Collins Arizona State University Kyle Sullivan Chapman University Unviersity of San Francisco Whittier College Reina Tanizaki Northern Arizona University Takayoshi Tsutsui University of Denver University of Portland Worcester Polytechnic Institute Samantha Turbeville Lewis & Clark College University of Portland University of Puget Sound Willamette University Ema Turner Western Washington University Carter Umetsu High Point University Sewanee: The University of the South Washington University in St. Louis Kamryn Vorfeld Colorado State University Willamette University Emma Walker Colorado State University Humboldt State University Dylan West-Von Sonn Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 13 of 16

14 Seabury Hall Performing Arts Presents our 25 th annual Dance Showcase 2014 The Seabury Hall Dance Program in Concert Under the direction of David Ward Fridays & Saturdays: April 25-26, May 7:00 PM Sundays: April 27 & May 3:00 PM `A`ali`ikūhonua Creative Arts Center Seabury Hall, Makawao Admission: $12 Adults, $10 Senior Citizens, $5 Students Reserve/Buy tickets online at: SEABURY DANCES HULA IN MIAMI Miami, Florida will be the scene of Kumu Kahula Maolo s Haleakala Hula when the Seabury Hall Dance Ensemble performs the piece to open the National High School Dance Festival this year at Miami s Historic Gussman Theater. We ve attended this biennial festival 6 times and been chosen to perform at 5 of them. That s quite an honor considering that only about 30% of the nearly 200 entries get selected to perform at the national festival. Besides performing, our students will take classes in a range of dance styles over the 4 day festival. In preparing hula pieces for this festival, in recent years, our students have had the opportunity to work with hula masters Kumu Keali`I Reichel, Kumu Napua Makua, Kumu Uluwehi Guerrero, and now Kumu Kahula Maolo. Our dancers get a unique opportunity to work with masters of the Hawaiian culture, to represent Seabury and Maui -- on a national level, and to take piece of Hawaiian culture to what is predominantly a festival of modern dance. We get to bring a bit of where we come from. 14 of 16

15 Help Our School Earn Scholarships Visit any Foodland, Sack N Save or Foodland Farms and designate our school between February 5 - March 18. Each time you shop with your Maika i Card, you ll earn Maika i Points for you and our school. The more points we earn, the more scholarships we will receive Thank you for helping our students achieve their dreams LET S WIN AGAIN Use Your Maika i Card and Win Scholarships for Seabury Hall School Code: 7588 February 5-March 18 Awards: Top (5) schools will receive (5) $2,000 scholarships each Next (10) schools will receive (3) $2,000 scholarships each Next (10) schools will receive (2) $2,000 scholarships each Next (25) schools will receive (1) $2,000 scholarship each Youth@SeaburyHall admission fee: $25 WHEN Sunday April 6, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM WHERE Creative Art Center PURCHASING TICKETS If you wish to purchase tickets, you can buy them online at: Created in the spirit of TED, TEDxYouth@SeaburyHall is an independently organized event licensed by TED. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design, devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. TEDxYouth@SeaburyHall s Imagining a Better Tomorrow, a day-long event, will feature middle and high school student speakers and performers from the Maui community. These presenters will inspire the audience to use their passions and talents to create a brighter future. Event is only open to middle and high school students on Maui. 15 of 16

16 MARCH 2014 Volunteers Needed PLEASE GO TO THE CRAFT FAIR PAGE ON THE SEABURY HALL WEBSITE TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR SHIFT POTTED PLANTS YOU CAN CALL DR. JANSSEN FOR DONATION PICK UP MAUNALEI FLOWERS PLEASE DONATE ANY GENTLY USED VASES AND SMALL BASKETS FOR ARRANGEMENTS Have Auction Items? PLEASE FILL OUT THE AUCTION DONATION FORM ON THE SEABURY HALL WEBSITE CRAFT FAIR Food Donation We are asking every family to donate one home baked item, or if you are not a baker, let us do the baking for you With your monetary donation of $10, we will purchase ingredients for special items in La Patisserie, Seabury treats for the Treats & Sweets Booth and items for our unique Food Booths And remember..it is a great return on investment for our financial aid program. Rummage Sale If you missed our last Sunday drop-off, your rummage can now be taken directly to the gym on Sunday March 23rd from 2-4pm. If you have large pieces of furniture that you would like to donate and need a pickup, please contact Jody Vinoray at [email protected] or call Donate your old FUN FACTORY tickets to Craft Fair We will redeem tickets for prizes in the Craft Fair games area Please turn in any tickets to Bridget in Cooper House 1 16 of 16