March 8, 2012

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Our Talented Artists Add Flare to the AuctionPenny Nichols’ artistic talents have been put to good use for this year’s auction, “An Evening in Paris.” Her original painting of a Paris street scene was used for the invitations and will also be featured as an Almost-Live item in the auction. In addition she’ll be acting the part of a street artist, creating more original work live and on the spot. We are so fortunate to have her on our staff, teaching our children, and volunteering at the auction. Thank you, Miss Penny! Auction guests will also be treated to amazing décor, created by Laura Ryan and her team. Shops, cafés, balconies and archways will line the walls, transforming the ballroom into the colorful streets of Paris. Many thanks to Laura and her team. Tickets are still on sale and we are looking forward to a fabulous evening!

High School Acting Class to PerformJim Bray’s high school acting class will perform on Tuesday, March 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the Island School Main Hall. “Bits and Pieces,” is a sequence of short dramatic scenes these students have worked on in their trimester 2 class. Admission is free.

Trimester 2 Extended Through Monday - 3/12Since a ‘B’ day was lost this past Tuesday due to the storm, the faculty

and administration have decided that this coming Monday, March 12, will be a ‘B’ day and a make-up day for all students and teachers to finish up the 2nd trimester. The 3rd trimester will start on Tuesday, March 13, as an ‘A’ day. Finals that were scheduled for Tuesday, March 6, will be given on Monday. An email notification to this effect was sent out yesterday. Students should be prepared on Monday to take the final exams they missed on Tuesday.

Normal Bus Routes ResumeSince the roads to Kilauea, Prinveville and Hanalei are now passable, Island School has resumed its regular bus runs. This means that drop-offs and pick-ups will be at the usual places and times. If you have any questions, please contact the Office. Be aware that there may be delays due to traffic and road conditions. We appreciate your continued patience and support.

Hawai‘i Junior Golf Day Sat. March 10A fun and FREE introductory golf experience for Juniors of all ages led by PGA professionals. At Puakea and Princeville Makai golf courses. 8:30 a.m. Register online at www.hsjga.org.

Solar Power Project Approved!KIUC has approved the solar

project that will supply the school with electric power for half the price we are currently paying. Construction will begin soon by Voyager Solar Corporation and should be completed by the beginning of the next school year. It will be located on the far east side of the campus.

Need Trimester 3 Books?High School students who still need to order their books should do so right away. Last week’s link was incorrect. To get to our online bookstore, please click on this link: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/ischool.htm.

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FIFTH GRADE – Students gave four impressive performances to enthusiastic audiences last weekend and yesterday. The expression, “The show must go on” took on personal significance on Saturday, as pounding rain and booming thunder competed for audience attention. Needless to say, the storm was no match for these talented 5th grade students.

KIF TENNIS – Island School battled the Warriors of Kapa‘a High School on Saturday at the Kaua‘i Community College tennis courts. “It was an exciting and rewarding day,” said Coach Ernie Blachowiak. Island School opened the contest by winning the first two men’s matches with seniors, Ryan

Perez and Garret Beyer posting solid performances. Although we lost both the boys and girls team matches, there were many outstanding efforts and close matches. “All Island School players conducted themselves in an exemplary manner, stayed focused, played each point to the best of their ability with a positive mental attitude. These are outcomes which overshadow the score,” said their proud Coach Ernie.

ART – Congratulations to the following middle school students whose artwork won prizes at the Kaua‘i Museum Art Festival for grades 6 through 8:Jordan Grainger – first prize

for photography;Savannah Tripoli –

second prize for photography;Joel Deblin – third prize for photography;Makenna Olson –director’s award for two-dimensional artwork (for her linoleum block self portrait);Ryan Kobayashi– second place for two-dimensional artwork (for his linoleum block self-portrait).Photos of their works will be published in next week’s PC. The exhibit runs through the end of March. Check it out!

SENIOR UPDATE – Ryan Perez has been accepted at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, CA. Congratulations!

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT – Jacob Dysinger, ‘15, was accepted to the Interlochen Summer Arts

Camp in Michigan. He has chosen a six week course in digital animation.

SCIENCE – Our middle and high school students had an excellent experience on O‘ahu last weekend at the Science Olympiad. Out of 15 schools,

they won two 4th place and two 5th place awards for their projects.

SPELLING BEE – The elementary Spelling Bee, canceled Tuesday, has been rescheduled for next Tuesday, March 13, at 8:15 a.m. in the Main Hall.

I.S. Chronicles

Our Voyager Golf Team: Coach Alan King, Jacob Dysinger, ‘15, Teddy Rose, ‘12, Daniel Miller, ‘12, Michael Miller, ‘15, Coach Sam Pratt. These

gentlemen represent the first ever Island School Varsity Golf Team. For the past few years Daniel Miller has played in the KIF, but this was our first

team showing. Go, Voyagers!

Makenna Olson’s self portrait (left) and Jordan Grainger’s photograph.

4th graders had a fabulous time at the Koke‘e Discovery Center last week.

Mike Goto’s Ballroom Dance students lunched at the Hyatt yesterday to practice formal table etiquette. They even tried out

their steps on the dance floor.

Brandon Nguyen, Honey Chandler and Ben Griep, in a scene from their play, “Around the World in

Eight Plays.”

HONOLULU JAZZ QUARTET: March 16, 7:00 pm. Kaua‘i Beach Resort. $25 adults/$10 studentsMore info or tickets: 245-SING, www.kauai-con-cert.org. Presented by the Kaua‘i Concert Asso-ciation.

KAUA’I COMMUNITY PLAYERS PRESENTS - “MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSON’S:” Friday, March 16, to Sun-day, April 1, Fridays & Saturdays, 7:00 pm, Sun-days 4:00 pm at Puhi Theatrical Warehouse. Di-rected by Jeff Elkins. Tickets - $20 advance at Brown Paper Tickets http://www.brownpapertick-ets.com/event/232858. $22 door; $18 seniors; $15 students/members. Opening weekend $5 discount.kauaicommunityplayers.org. Call (808) 245-7700 for more information.

5TH ANNUAL WAHINE FEST 2012: Sunday, March 18, 3:00 - 9:00 pm. “To Honor Life through music and dance.” Entertainment by Nina Starsong, Preeta Carlson, Millicent Cummings,Puna Dawson’s Ha-lau, Cindy Combs, Kaiulani Mahuka (emcee come-dian), Keiki o ka Aina, Tahitian Fire Dancers,

Love Tribe African Drum Ensemble. At Children of the Land (next to Papayas, Kapa‘a) $10 donation. Contact: www.millcentcummings.com.WORK WANTED: Island School alumna and college graduate looking for part-time work. She is available for after-school tutoring in all sub-jects (grades K-8), house-sitting, house clean-ing, babysitting (evenings and weekends), etc. References available. Call Natasha Arruda at 346-6138.

GOURDS WANTED: Fourth graders are making ‘uli ‘uli for May Day in their Hawaiian Studies class. They need 30 laʻamia (gourds) and 15 cups of aliʻipoe (canna lily seeds). Please drop them off in Frear if you have these items. Mahalo.

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW: Go to www.jostensyearbooks.com click on “Buy Your Yearbook” and follow the prompts. This website also can link you to the photo upload page and to a new feature, Personal Yearbook Pages. These are pages that you can design yourself

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♥ ♥ ♥ Our fabulous 5th grade parents for working behind the scenes at the performances last weekend of “Around the World in Eight Plays:” Vera Errico, Monica King, Utako Fukada, Gaye Miller, Alison Wendler and also to our friend, Richard Porto, for his assistance on stage, back stage, and in front of the stage! Also to Sandy Catlin for organizing refreshments and Bridget Wright for hosting a great cast party.

♥ ♥ ♥ the great group of people who went on the 4th grade trip to the Koke‘e Discovery Center, especially to Jody, Erica and Janey Valente for purchasing, bringing up the hill, preparing, cooking, cleaning and donating the meals! It was gourmet camping. Also a giant “Mahalo” to Uncle Billy DeCosta of the Discovery Center for making this experience extra special.

♥ ♥ ♥ Georgine Deason and the Grand Hyatt Resort Kaua‘i, whose hospitality was appreciated by Mike Goto and the Ballroom Dance class yesterday. Also to Lynne MacDonald who joined the group as a chaperone.

♥ ♥ ♥ Marie Manzano, Jane Sanacora, Lina Skinner, Reshela Dupuis and Joan Shaw for getting the “Navigator” mailed out last week.

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Taco TuesdayMarch 13

for Teacher Appreciation from the 3rd grade and the Parent

Association. Kori King is looking for help with this. Pelease. Contact her at 635-4420.

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March 8, 2012

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Ballroom Dance LessonsTour of Allerton and McBryde GardensDesigner SunglassesKaua‘i & See’s ChocolateKoa Cutting BoardAloha Shirts & BeachwearHair StylingDental ServicesTaiji & Qigong ClassesItalian Cashmere/Wool PonchoCeramics & GlasswareDog GroomingGluten-Free Baked GoodsKing Size Hawaiian QuiltOutside Movie w/ Ice CreamMetropolitan Motor ScooterMaui GetawayO‘ahu Shopping SpreePupu Party for 20Island School Parking SpaceKoa Bench & SofaKukui Grove Cinema PassSan Francisco PackageCasserole & Dessert for a YearTexas BBQ & BeerFishing AdventureBig Island RetreatTrain Tour w/ LunchParis VacationNew York City Broadway VacationAutographed Bodyboard by David Hubbard

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