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October 24, 2013 To contact the publisher of Island School’s Parent Connection, email [email protected] No School Tomorrow! Monday, Oct. 28 is an ‘A’ Day We’ll all be helping out at the State Cross Country Meet, which we are hosting here on campus. We expect over 600 students and coaches to participate The meet begins at 9:00 a.m. Parking will be at a premium, so come early. You may have to park outside the gate if the lots are full. Volunteers should arrive at 7:30. Come cheer our accomplished athletes! Chan Hsu ‘14, is ranked first in the girls KIF , Carolyn Price ‘17, is second and Michael Miller ‘15, is ranked 2nd in the boys. This match will be exciting! Go, Voyagers! Nov. Lunch Menu on page 5 (Plus the last week of October.) Please note the changes on Mon/Wed of next week. ‘Tis a Gift to Give With the school year now in full swing we hope you’ll consider participating in the Annual Giving Campaign. Donations to this yearly campaign show grass roots support for Island School and help to encourage larger gifts from private trusts and foundations. These donations bolster the operating budget and support every Island School student. They’re also tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Every gift makes a difference! Give online now: http:// diamondmindinc.com/island.html. Annual Report Posted Online If you haven’t had a chance to peruse our 2012-13 Annual Report, click here for an online copy. It is a celebration of our community and a way to recognize all those who help to make Island School the special place that it is. Marine Voyagers Recruiting Members for 2013-2014 On November 1, students ages 12 and older are invited to a meeting in Room 7 at 11:40 a.m. Anyone interested becoming a Marine Voyager (SCUBA Club) should plan on attending. Details on how they may participate in the upcoming dive on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11, will be forthcoming. See flier on page 6. HS Halloween Dance November 1st in the Main Hall, from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. $12 for Island School students and $15 for guests. Wear your Halloween costumes! Free Glow-sticks at the door. Students must have permission slips turned in tomorrow. Pau Hana at KBC Join the Island School Alumni Association at the newly opened Kaua‘i Beer Company for a Pau Hana (after work) social event on October 30, from 5-7 p.m. Owned by Board Member, Jim Guerber, and run by his son Justin ‘01, KBC is the newest brewery on Kaua‘i and is located at 4265 Rice St. in Lihu‘e. You’re all invited - bring your friends. (21 and over!) High School Faculty Change For personal reasons, our English teacher, David Lohrey, has resigned. He is a fine teacher, and we are sorry to lose him. Replacing Dr. Lohrey is Nicole Street, a recent arrival from Long Beach, CA. She holds a BS from Colorado State University (Fort Collins, Colorado) and an MFA in creative writing from California State University (Long Beach, CA), where she received the Distinguished Masters Award and the William Memorial Scholarship Award for Poetry. In addition, she has conducted business writing seminars, been a panelist at numerous conferences, spent time in Paris studying French, and learned about Teaching English as a Second Language through the Oxford Seminars International. Welcome Nicole! Want to Ride the “Late” Bus Students wishing to ride the Late Bus must sign up the day before they intend to ride. Sign-up sheets are in the Front Office. Students may sign up for an entire week at once if they know their schedule in advance. The Late Bus leaves Island School at 5:10 p.m. Students not already on our bus list must complete the Bus Application before using the Late Bus. Questions? Contact Mike Goto at [email protected]. Halloween Info in last week’s PC Click here and see page 4. Breaking News Parent Click HERE for important dates

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October 24, 2013

To contact the publisher of Island School’s Parent Connection, email [email protected]

No School Tomorrow! Monday, Oct. 28 is an ‘A’ DayWe’ll all be helping out at the State Cross Country Meet, which we are hosting here on

campus. We expect over 600 students and coaches to participate The meet begins at 9:00 a.m. Parking will be at a premium, so come early. You may have to park outside the gate if the lots are full. Volunteers should arrive at 7:30. Come cheer our accomplished athletes! Chan Hsu ‘14, is ranked first in the girls KIF , Carolyn Price ‘17, is second and Michael Miller ‘15, is ranked 2nd in the boys. This match will be exciting! Go, Voyagers!

Nov. Lunch Menu on page 5(Plus the last week of October.) Please note the changes on Mon/Wed of next week.

‘Tis a Gift to GiveWith the school year now in full swing we hope you’ll consider participating in the Annual Giving Campaign. Donations to this yearly campaign show grass roots support for Island School and help to encourage larger gifts from private trusts and foundations. These donations bolster the operating budget and support

every Island School student. They’re also tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Every gift makes a difference! Give online now: http://diamondmindinc.com/island.html.

Annual Report Posted OnlineIf you haven’t had a chance to peruse our 2012-13 Annual Report, click here for an online copy. It is a celebration of our community and a way to recognize all those who help to make Island School the special place that it is.

Marine Voyagers Recruiting Members for 2013-2014On November 1, students ages 12 and older are invited to a meeting in Room 7 at 11:40 a.m. Anyone interested becoming a Marine Voyager (SCUBA Club) should plan on attending. Details on how they may participate in the upcoming dive on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11, will be forthcoming. See flier on page 6.

HS Halloween DanceNovember 1st in the Main Hall, from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. $12 for Island School students and $15 for guests. Wear your Halloween costumes! Free Glow-sticks at the door. Students must have permission slips turned in tomorrow.

Pau Hana at KBCJoin the Island School Alumni Association at the newly opened Kaua‘i Beer Company for a Pau Hana (after work) social event on October 30, from 5-7 p.m. Owned by Board Member, Jim Guerber, and run by his son Justin ‘01, KBC is the newest brewery on

Kaua‘i and is located at 4265 Rice St. in Lihu‘e. You’re all invited - bring your friends. (21 and over!)

High School Faculty ChangeFor personal reasons, our English teacher, David Lohrey, has resigned. He is a fine teacher, and we are sorry to lose him. Replacing Dr. Lohrey is Nicole Street, a recent arrival from Long Beach, CA. She holds a BS from Colorado State University (Fort Collins, Colorado) and an MFA in creative writing from California State University (Long Beach, CA), where she received the Distinguished Masters Award and the William Memorial Scholarship Award for Poetry. In addition, she has conducted business writing seminars, been a panelist at numerous conferences, spent time in Paris studying French, and learned about Teaching English as a Second Language through the Oxford Seminars International. Welcome Nicole!

Want to Ride the “Late” BusStudents wishing to ride the Late Bus must sign up the day before they intend to ride. Sign-up sheets are in the Front Office. Students may sign up for an entire week at once if they know their schedule in advance. The Late Bus leaves Island School at 5:10 p.m. Students not already on our bus list must complete the Bus Application before using the Late Bus. Questions? Contact Mike Goto at [email protected].

Halloween Info in last week’s PCClick here and see page 4.

Breaking News

Parent

Click HEREfor important dates

Connection

STUDENT GOVERNMENT – Our high school student leaders spent the weekend at Makalani in Kilauea at a leadership retreat. They prepared their own meals and ate family style in the dining area. As a service to the farm, they cleared weeds, potted plants and prepared an area for a vegetable garden. They practiced collaboration and planning skills and used them to develop ideas to be used this year, including Prom. Their hosts, Lyn and Eric Taylor, were impressed with our students and sent this message to Adie: “Eric and I wanted to compliment you on the group, their attitude and their overall great behavior when they visited last weekend. It was obvious that they had a really good time and we enjoyed meeting each of them. You and Liz (Hubbard) are doing something right, and it shows.”

STUDENT COUNCIL – Congratulations to 8th graders Brianna Binder and Kenz Hubbard, who were elected president and vice president, respectively, to the “13-’14 Middle School Student Council. Elections were held this week. Class Representatives were also elected. 8th - Ryan Yavinsky (girls are voting

today)7th - Dominic LaFratta, Solei Errico6th - Max Rovinsky, Waileia

Edwards

HAWAIIAN STUDIES – Our halau, Na Pua O Kamaile, performed this morning at the re-opening ceremony of the Lihu‘e Library.

VIDEO PRODUCTION – The class has been working on a story that will be aired at 7:30 tonight on Hiki No, the youth television network. Their story, “Only in Time,” is about Eli Smart ‘17, and Ian Cowden ‘15, and their band OCDC and their creative process. Jacob Dysinger ‘16, is the reporter for the story, as well as camera man and editor. Sam Goldberg ‘16, is also an editor and camera man. Ian Cowden also edited. Tune in tonight on Hawai‘i Public Television.

FOURTH GRADE – Students wrote poems during their Shel Silverstein week. Here’s an example by Luca Rivera.

FLASHLIGHTSFlashlights are fun.They are like the sunshining at night.Oh so bright!Some are big.Some are small.It doesn’t matter.I love them all!There’s one for you and one for me.Quick! Let’s shine them in that tree!Tell me. What do you see?

SCIENCE – Students in Mrs. Sullivan’s 9th grade science class got together with fourth and fifth graders last week for an exciting science

activity. The older students set up science stations around the room for the 4th & 5th graders to explore fluid mechanics. Labs using potato shooters, microwave ovens, hair dryers, marshmallows, balloons, and vacuum cleaners dotted the classroom and the outside lanai. Everyone learned a lot and had fun with science.

ENGLISH – Savannah Tripoli ‘16, was selected as a finalist in an essay contest sponsored by the Hawai‘i Access to Justice Commission and the Hawai‘i State Bar Association. The topic was about meaningful volunteering and “What it means to me.” Congratulations Savannah!

I.S. Chronicles

Makoa Pratt ‘17, shows 5th graders, Titus Kanehe and David Carlsson, that carbon dioxide gas is more dense

than air.

Elementary student winners of the KIUC Calendar Contest were recognized

at Morning Circle yesterday by their teachers, Penny Nichols and Deatri Nakea. See page 4 for more on this.

Senior athletes Bella Voorhies, Hailey Lord and Ivana Wu were

recognized at the final KIF Volleyball game and at Friday’s pep rally.

Leadership skills were practiced at the Student Government Retreat at Makalani

Farm last weekend.

Next PA MeetingTuesday, November 5, at 1:00

in the Teachers’ Workroom

Art DayNovember 8

Two volunteers from each class are needed to assist the art teachers. Please contact your Room Parent if you’re available. (Plus, you get invited to

the Artists’ Luncheon!)

BENEFIT CONCERT: Celebrating 50 years of St. Michael’s Church. November 15, 6:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s. Featured performers: Darryl Gonzales, Kirby Keough, Haunani Kani, Wailana Dasalia, Mark Rossi, Alan Van Zee, Mahealani Yamashita, Evan Kanahele, Pua Rossi-Fukino & the KCC Hula Club. Proceeds benefit the many ministries of St. Michael’s Church. Call Bridgette for tickets - 645- 1486.

KCA CONCERT: For jazz and vocal music lovers, the Kaua’i Concert Association is presenting Nnenna Freelon this Sunday, October 26 at KCC. For Island School families who might be interested in attending but find that cost is prohibitive, KCA has a special

offer. Please contact KCA prior to Sunday and mention this ad and KCA can offer reduced-cost or even complimentary tickets. Contact Jason Blake, Kaua’i Concert Association, at [email protected].

BISTRO NIGHT: Eat lunch or dinner at the Bistro on November 8, 9, or 10, and they’ll donate 30% of your tab to the Chorus.

PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH: Family musical presented by the talented 5th grade class Nov. 15, 16, 17. Tickets on sale soon.

NIGHTMARE IN WAIMEA: Noon-9pm. Haunted House, entertainment, crazy rides, crafts, food booths. Hofgaard Park. Proceeds benefit Project Grad, Waimea HS.

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♥ ♥ ♥ Jon of Aloha Termite for cleansing the IS po-dium of termites.

♥ ♥ ♥ Lyn & Eric Taylor of Makanalani Kid’s House for hosting the Student Government retreat.

♥ ♥ ♥ the following volunteers at last Saturday’s KIF Cross Country Championship meet: Penny Nichols, Erin Cobb-Adams, Eric Devlin, Joyce Flagg, Julia Randolph-Flagg, Adie Siebring, Daryl & Ryan Edwards, James Kealalio, John Hsu, Laurie & John Wichert, Dan Ahuna, Sabra Kauka, Lorena & Stacey Wong, Brad Sato, Lehia Pomroy, Joe McEvoy, Hasina Mitchell, Cadice & Fred Pascual, Lyle Tabata, Cindy & Mattea Wortmann, Greg Hawk, Dorothy Miller, Jeff Olson, Adam & Ju-dith Moore, Dino D’annibale, Judy Byce, Phillip Steinbacher, Cheryl Claypoole, Kim & Tim Stuck, Lynne MacDonald, Shawn Murphy, Thomas Pot-ter, Roxanne Haverkort-Yeh, Donna King, Basil Scott, Gary Green and Wendy Russell, and to Paul & Noelani Pomroy, Valerie Rivera and Kaulana Haneberg ‘11, for preparing the food for the meet.

♥ ♥ ♥ Bill & Cathy Cowern, Mrs. Philip Hulitar, R. Kalau & Mary (Moriarty) Jones ‘93, Alan & Monica King, the Linthicum Family, Kelly Mc-Gannon, Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Nakea, Sandra Nishek, Pacific Service & Development Corp., Alice & Joshua Pajela, David & Darnney Proud-foot, Kelsey Ritchie, Phil & Eldean Scott and Bob & Leinani Springer for donations to Annual Giving.

♥ ♥ ♥ Lon & Lianne Malapit, Corina Potter and Jean Jacquelyn Seaman for gifts to the Alaka‘i Cho-rus.

♥ ♥ ♥ Patrick & Rosalind DeBusca for a contribu-tion to Tuition Aid.

♥ ♥ ♥ Wade & Kim Lord for a gift to the Girls’ Volley-ball team.

♥ ♥ ♥ Erin Jaeb & Kevin Kelly for a donation to the sixth grade class.

♥ ♥ ♥ The Goodale Family Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation for a gift of Google Chrome-books to the middle school!

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October 24, 2013

For the second year in a row, Island School has swept the KIUC Calendar of Student Art competition, winning seven of the thirteen “month” awards and twelve honorable mentions. Ms. Penny announced the winners this week and students are rightfully proud of their accomplishment.

The KIUC Calendar works like this: The winning piece for kindergarten is printed on the cover of the calendar. The first grade winner is featured on the January page, etc. December is Twelfth Grade.

Congratulations to the Island School “month” winners. Their artwork will be featured on the appropriate month for the 2014 Calendar. They will also receive $100:

Kindergarten Chloe Ayonon (#1)First Grade Cassidy Callahan (#2)Second Grade Mili Fukada (#3)Fourth Grade Ryden Williams (#4)Sixth Grade Madeline Conery (#5)Seventh Grade Ellianna Ramirez (#6)Eighth Grade Kenz Hubbard (#7)

Congratulations to these Island School students, who received an Honorable Mention. Their work will also appear in the 2014 Calendar and they will also receive a monetary award:

Kindergarten Sawyer MunroeFirst Grade Athena Errico Kealohilani Molina Misa MycynekThird Grade Tony MassaroFourth Grade Evah Cline Joshua DobashiSeventh Grade Alae MiikeEighth Grade Bianca ColagrecoNinth Grade Andres ElzaurdiaTwelfth Grade Angelique Silvestre Hailey Lord

KIUC “Month” Winners

The Artists WithinIsland School students sweep the KIUC Calendar Competition again!

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#5

#3

#2

NOVEMBER 2013 LUNCH MENU A Beverage Choice of: Citrus Herbal Tea, 2% White Milk or Water

is offered with every lunch.

28 Teriyaki Noodles with Chicken or

Vegetables

Salad Bar*

29 Baked Potato w/

Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Chives, Sour Cream and

Butter

Salad Bar*

30 Chicken Cordon Bleu or

Oven-Roasted Vegetables w/ Scalloped Potatoes

Salad Bar*

31 Chili w/ Ground Turkey

or Vegetables w/ Corn Muffin & Brown

Rice

Salad Bar*

1 Cheese

or Pepperoni Pizza

Salad Bar*

Pizza Provided By:

4 Black Bean & Cheese

Quesadillas w/ Chicken or Vegetables

and Salsa

Salad Bar*

5 Meatloaf or Veggie Burger

With Gravy & Brown Rice w/

Corn & Carrots

Salad Bar*

6 Macaroni & Cheese with

Ground Turkey or Vegetables

w/ Peas & Carrots

Salad Bar*

7 Teriyaki Chicken or

Oven-Roasted Vegetables w/ Stir-Fried Veggies

& Brown Rice

Salad Bar*

8 Cheese

or Pepperoni Pizza

Salad Bar*

11 No School

12 Chili w/ Ground Turkey

or Vegetables w/ Corn Muffin & Brown

Rice

Salad Bar*

13 Teriyaki Chicken Salad Sandwich or Sauteed Vegetable Sandwich

w/ Potato Chips

Salad Bar*

14 Spaghetti with

Ground Turkey or Vegetables (V) w/ Garlic Bread

Salad Bar*

15 Cheese

or Pepperoni Pizza

Salad Bar*

island school

18 Garlic Rosemary Chicken

or Grilled Veggies w/ Buttered Egg Noodles

and Peas & Carrots

Salad Bar*

19 Chicken or Vegetable

Stir-Fry w/ Brown Rice

Salad Bar*

20 Hamburger or

Veggie Burger w/ Cheese and

Baked Potato Fries

Salad Bar*

21 Baked Potato w/

Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Chives, Sour Cream and

Butter

Salad Bar*

22 Cheese

or Pepperoni Pizza

Salad Bar*

Thanksgiving Break

*Mixed Greens, Shredded Carrots, Sliced Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Edamame, Purple Sweet Potato Cubes, Sliced Avocados, Chopped Hard-Boiled Eggs and 12-Grain Garlic Croutons with additional rotating selections. Choice of Dressings: Creamy Garlic Herb, Ranch or Basil

Vinaigrette

Island School

Marine Voyagers

Dive Club

2013-2014

MEETING

Friday November 1st

after morning meeting assembly

Room 7 : 11:40-12:00

Registration and SIGN UP PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE ON THE UPCOMING DIVE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH (VETERANS DAY - SCHOOL HOLIDAY) LEAVE YOUR EMAIL, TELL US WHAT YOUR CERT

LEVEL IS.