parent connection: april 10, 2014
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April 10, 2014
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Spring ChoruS ConCertA tribute to the tunes and
traditions of BroadwayWednesday, April 23 — 6:30 p.m.
Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center
Adults $10 / Students grades 4-12 $5 /Children grades 3 and under free
Tickets available at the Island School Office beginning April 14 and at the KCC box office
on April 23 as space permits.
High School Prom May 17: Purchase Tickets Before Prices Go Up SaturdayThe event, “007,” will be held at the Grand Hyatt Resort and Spa, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. The Prom Contract is on page 5 and contains detailed information regarding attire, guests, check-in, security and safety, types of dancing permitted and behavioral expectations. Parents are asked to read this form carefully, initial and sign it. Tickets are $65 before April 12, and increase in price each week until the deadline on May 9, when they will be $85. Please contact Liz Hubbard ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
May Day Lu‘au Tickets on Sale Starting MondayTickets are $15 — sorry no keiki discount — and are available for purchase in the Office or online by going to http://diamondmindinc.com/island.html. Scroll
down to the last line in “payments” and specify “LUAU” in the box. The menu includes kalua pork, chicken long rice, steamed rice, lomi salmon, macaroni salad and rice pudding. Catering will be done by Keoki’s of Lihu‘e. Tickets will be sold through May 2. Please email Alice ([email protected]) or call 246-0233 if you have any questions. Mahalo!
Missing School: A Message from AdministrationTaking your child out of school causes students to miss important learning that cannot always be replaced. This can cause students to get seriously behind in their classes and can be overwhelming. When emergencies arise, it can become necessary for your child(ren) to miss school for an extended period of time. While disruptive for families, these situations can’t be avoided. On the other hand, arranging trips and visits when school is in session should be avoided. Scheduled breaks and long weekends occur throughout the year and are positioned to give families regular opportunities for vacations. We encourage parents to take advantage of these, rather than causing their child to miss class. Doing so will maximize your child(ren)’s learning experience at Island School. When an extended absence is unavoidable, there is a procedure in place to help students and teachers deal with this in the best way possible. Should this occur, please fill out the Notice of Extended Absence form (see page 7) and return it to the Office as far in advance as possible so arrangements can be made.
Rock-A-Thon Fundraiser Rescheduled: May 23-24The new date and time for the Rock-A-Thon in the Main Hall is Friday, May 23, 8 p.m. to Saturday, May 24, 8 p.m. The sophomore class is looking for chaperones, rocking chairs and monetary
donations. Funds will go toward the sophomore class gift. Their goal is to provide a full scholarship by the time they graduate. Interested donors can contact Sophomore Class President Brianna Griep ([email protected]) and Adviser David Reynolds ([email protected]).
Voyager Athletes Make KIF Winter Sports All-Star Team Congratulations to swim team members Quinn Hannah-White ‘14, James Papa ‘15, and Pualei Pratt ‘17; boys soccer team members Kellan Wortmann ‘14, and Emanuel Zafirides ‘14; and girls soccer team members Brianna Griep ‘16, and Madison Moore ‘15, for making the KIF All-Star Team. Madison was also awarded Girls Player of the Year — a first for Island School. Girls soccer head coach Colby Ayonon ‘00, was Coach of the Year.
Kaua‘ibots Return with Creativity AwardThe Kaua‘ibots walked away from this year’s FIRST Robotics Regional Competition in O‘ahu with the Creativity Award and great experiences. The scouting team was influential and gave Kaua‘ibots an advantage for going into each match. Above all else, everyone gained the experience of working under pressure and maintaining a professional attitude about it.
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The entire Kaua‘ibots team with NASA representative Mark Leon (left, blue jacket)
after the first day of competition.
I.S. ChroniclesART – The Kaua‘i Museum’s Art Festival for the high school grades opens today and will be on display through April 19. The Art Festival is free and open to the public. They’re open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be sure to see this wonderful exhibit and support our student artists! Congratulations to our Island School students who won awards:
Two-DimensionalKawena Kawaihalalu ‘14 . . 1st PlaceLeila Breen ‘16 . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd PlaceHonorable Mention:Austin Cook ‘14, Kelly Kay ‘14, Alyssa Medd ‘14, Kaitlyn Davidson ‘15
Three-DimensionalEman Zafirides ‘14 . . . . . . . 2nd PlaceHonorable Mention: Kaimana Carney ‘14
PhotographySaige Akana ‘16 . . . . . . . . . . . 1st PlaceMattea Wortmann ‘16 . . . . 2nd PlaceDeanna Sloger ‘15 . . . . . . . . 3rd PlaceHonorable Mention:Scott Kilcoyne ‘16
SPANISH – 7th grade students are working on video projects where they are discussing and comparing their favorite sports. High school students are taking the National Spanish Examination this week and next week. Students across the nation take this annual exam to test their Spanish skills and compete against each other. Awards and scholarships are given to students with the highest scores.
GIRLS BASKETBALL – The Tigers, a middle school girls basketball team made up entirely of Island School students, have completed its season in the Kaua‘i County Youth Basketball League. The girls had a fun and competitive season. The 8th graders want to continue playing in high school, so the Island School Athletic Department has agreed to sponsor a JV girls basketball team to play in the KIF league with hopes of fielding a varsity team in the coming years. If you will be a 9th or 10th grade girl in the upcoming school year and are interested in playing for your school, please contact Coach Kaipo ([email protected]). If you will be in the 5th through 8th grade and want to play in the Youth Basketball League, please contact Bill Suttell ([email protected]). The girls on the Tigers were Gillian Harrington ‘20, Sienna Martin-Oldfield ‘20, Lexie Warnock ‘19, Elianna Ramirez ‘19, Olivia Gegen ‘19, Loiusa Tanigawa ‘19, Summer Mead ‘18, Emily Sullivan ‘18, Risa Whetsel ‘18, and Damia Cain ‘18. Coaches were teachers Eric Devlin and Nick Lynch and Bill Suttell.
SEVENTH GRADE – The 7th graders are on retreat at Camp Naue in Ha’ena starting this afternoon until Friday. The purpose is social: to enjoy time together as a community outside of the classroom. It will be an opportunity to foster inclusion, communication, and collaboration.
GEOGRAPHY BEE – Congratulations to 8th grader Aliana Ho on her performance at the state level competition of the National Geographic
Geography Bee on O‘ahu on April 5. She advanced to the tie-breaker round, finishing in the top 25%. Thank you for representing Island School!
DRAMA – Students in MS Drama learned how to accomplish a lift this week. This maneuver will be used in their play, “Agatha Rex,” which opens on May 16. The cast is using a
Google Site to keep track of rehearsals and tech work.
HONOR BAND – Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is hosting the first ever “Kaua‘i All-Island Honor Band” for students in grades 6-12. Island School students are invited to apply. This band will take the very best of Kaua‘i’s young musicians and put them together in one band, conducted by Mr. Thomas Bingham, associate band director at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. Instrumentalists with at least two years of experience who would like to be considered should contact Mr. Steinbacher at [email protected].
7th grader, Erika Corcoran-Lewis is being brave enough to let 8th graders
Summer Mead and Sydney Agudong try out the lift. Jim Bray stands behind,
offering much-appreciated support.
The cast of “The Mouse That Roared” had their cast party last night at Mariachi’s.
Acrylic painting on glass byKawena Kawaihalau ‘14.
ZUMBA FUNDRAISER SATURDAY: Join the fun and support 2011 Island School graduate Stephanie Steuri by having a Zumba dance-fitness workout led by Troy Lazaro and the Rockstars on Saturday, 9 to 10:30 a.m. in Wilcox Gym. Donations of $10 will go towards Stephanie’s travel expenses as she prepares for the 2014 Miss Hawai‘i Scholarship Pageant, which will be televised June 7. Tickets are available in the Main Office. Visit missparadisekauai.com to learn more about Stephanie.
KAUA‘I SAILING ASSOCIATION SEEKING MS & HS STUDENTS: Middle school and high school students who are interested in learning how to sail or joining a sailing club are asked to contact Island School Business Manager Mike Goto at [email protected].
HOSPICE PARADE OF HOMES: Sunday, May 18, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tour ten extraordinary Kaua‘i properties from Kilauea to Haena. See flyer on page 6.
MALAMA NA ‘APAPA EARTH DAY 2014 SHORELINE & IN-WATER CLEAN-UP: Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m., Koloa Landing. Light breakfast items will be provided. Prize drawing at noon followed by a potluck lunch. If you are a scuba diver and need scuba gear it is free to borrow for this clean up. To reserve
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♥ ♥ ♥ Earthworks Pacific again for another truckload of soil for our community garden.
♥ ♥ ♥ Philip Steinbacher for donating two heavy duty trash cans for use in the community garden and donations to our costume collection.
♥ ♥ ♥ Richard Porto for helping to organize the drama storage area over the break.
♥ ♥ ♥ Kaua‘i Nursery and Landscaping for their donation of rebar material for controlling feral pig encroachment.
♥ ♥ ♥ Keawe Concrete Products for the concrete ring that will be used as our fire bowl centerpiece for gatherings at our community garden.
Mahalo to ♥ ♥ ♥
Looking for Room Parents for 2014-2015*stay connected to the school
*help your class*meet other supportive parents
*work as a teamIf you are interested, let your current
Room Parent know.
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 61 p.m. in the Teachers’ Workroom
Everyone is welcome!
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scuba gear, make prize donations, or for more information contact Scott Bacon at [email protected] or 808-482-0683.
“SEUSSICAL” A MUSICAL COMEDY BASED ON DR. SEUSS: Music by Stephen Flaherty; Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. A KPAC production directed by Robert Carrasco and choreographed by Sarah D. Carrasco. Featuring Students from Kaua‘i, Kapa‘a & Waimea High Schools.Tickets: Adults $10 advance, $12 at door, Students $8 in advance, $10 at door. Tickets from cast members and NorthShore Pharmacy, Jim Saylor Jewelers, Vim ‘N’ Vigor, Scotty’s Music and Wong’s Restaurant. KPAC is Hawai‘i State Dept of Education Program. For information contact Dennis McGraw at 808-651-2417.
The Pre-K class retells the story of Dr. Seuss’ “Horton Hears a Who” with their Horton puppets Tuesday morning. Afterward, they joined the elementary school and watched
the KPAC production of “Suessical” at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
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Support Spring Sports!Here is the KIF schedule for the remainder of the school year.
Cheer on Voyager student-athletes as they represent Island School.
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Golf• Saturday, April 12 @ Wailua Golf Course• Friday, April 18 @ Po‘ipu Bay Golf Course,
Qualifying Tournament• Saturday, April 19 @ Wailua Golf Course,
Qualifying Tournament• Girls State Competition - Tuesday, April 29
and Wednesday, April 30 (O‘ahu)• Boys State Competition - Thursday, May 1
and Friday, May 2 (O‘ahu)
Tennis • Saturday, April 12 @ Princeville against
Kapa‘a High• Thursday, April 17 @ TBA Qualifying • Friday, April 18 @ TBA Qualifying • State Competition - Thursday, May 1 and
Saturday, May 3 (Maui)
Track and Field • Thursday, April 10
@ Vidinha Stadium, Rotary Meet
• Thursday, April 17 @ Vidinha Stadium, Qualifying Meet
• Thursday, April 24 @ Vidinha Stadium, KIF Championship Trials
• Friday, April 25 @ Vidinha Stadium KIF, Champhionship Finals
• State Competition - Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 (O‘ahu)
Boys Volleyball • Tuesday, April 8 @ Kaua‘i High, 5 p.m. JV,
6:30 p.m. Varsity• Friday, April 11 @ Island School vs. Waimea,
5 p.m. JV, 6:30 p.m. Varsity• Tuesday, April 15 @ Kapa‘a High School, 5
p.m. JV, 6:30 p.m. Varsity• Friday, April 18 @ Island School vs. Kaua‘i
High 5 p.m. JV, 6:30 p.m. Varsity• Tuesday, April 22 @ Waimea High 5 p.m. JV,
6:30 p.m. Varsity• Saturday, April 26 @ Island School vs Kapa‘a
High School 10 a.m. JV, 11:30 a.m. Varsity
The sports schedule is also on the calendar on the Island School website.
