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January 23, 2014
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Reminder: Re-Enrollment for 2014-15 begins next week, January 27 (See Page 4) Island School’s 37th Birthday Celebration Jan. 31 Families are invited to the birthday assembly which begins at 8:10 a.m. in the Wilcox Gymnasium. Students will begin their ho‘okupu projects immediately following the assembly.
Midterm Progress Reports Next Week
Students in middle and high school have been taking midterm exams in some of their classes this week. Teachers will be calculating midterm grades, which will be emailed to parents and students on the afternoon of January 31. Students receiving grades lower than a “C” and/or unsatisfactory (“U”) citizenship grades will also have comments added to these reports. Anyone needing a hard copy of their midterm report may email Katie at katie.magoun@ischool.org.
Accepting Fencing Materials for Wiffle Ball Field
Our wonderful security/maintenance man, Rodney Ochoa, is asking our ‘ohana to check around for leftover wooden fencing — 3’ (minimum) lengths of 1X — to donate to the cause. For the backstop, he needs 2X12 or 2X10, 6’ or longer. Please drop off donations in the front
parking lot near Rodney’s house, next to the mowers. If you have any questions about exactly what we need, please call Rodney at 634-3309. Mahalo!
Swim Team Looking for Volunteers
The Voyager Athletic Department is looking for volunteers to time at our Championship Swim Meet. The meet will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the YMCA swimming pool. Timers are needed to report to Jen at 9:30 a.m.; the meet starts at 10 a.m. and should run approximately 2 1/2 hours long. No experience needed! If you are able to assist as a timer please email Jen at jenp@ischool.org.
kind lap quilt, made with squares sewn by students at last year’s Art Day and finished by Cristy Peeren! Stay tuned to the PC for announcements of new items, including hotel stays, restaurant gift certificates, vehicle maintenance services, spa services and more. Special room rates at the Marriott are available for auction guests. Child care is also provided by the hotel. Please contact daryl@ischool.org at your earliest convenience for rates and policies. The deadline to reserve hotel rooms and child care is Wednesday, February 19.
Save the Date! Family Work Day February 22 There are many exciting projects going on around campus and we need your help! First and foremost, there’s work to be done on our Community Garden. In addition, there will be planting, painting and general sprucing up of the grounds. Jobs for people of all ages. Please contact Mike Goto (mike@ischool. org) if you plan on attending so he can get an accurate count for LUNCH and REFRESHMENTS!
Get Ready for the Disco Ball on March 15! Check your mailbox for this year’s invitation, visit the auction website for the latest updates (http://ischool. maestroweb.com), and don’t forget to dust off your dancing shoes! Volunteers are hard at work making sure that this year’s annual auction is the best yet. One of the first donations is a one-of-a-
This one-of-a-kind lap quilt sewn by students during Art Day is just one of the items up for bid during the 35th Annual Gala Auction on March 15.
Summer Program at Yale University Available to Sophomores and Juniors
The Yale Young Global Scholars Program (YYGS) is an academic and leadership-development program for talented high school students. YYGS is administered and hosted by Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and offers two-week residential sessions June 16 - 29 (Science, Policy and Innovation), July 7 - 20 (Politics, Law and Economics) and July 26 - August 8 (Studies in Grand Strategy), drawing students together from all over the world. Students in the 10th and 11th grade are eligible. For more information or to apply, go to http://globalscholars. yale.edu/.
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I.S. Chronicles
MOCK TRIAL – Island School’s Mock Trial team started the year on a good note, defeating Kapa‘a High School this Monday at the Kaua‘i courthouse. Kalena Wong ‘14 won Outstanding Attorney and Adam Sclafani ‘15 won Outstanding Witness.
branch on Tuesday morning. Next week Wednesday, 2nd grade chanters, two HS and two MS conch shell (pu) blowers and four HS hula dancers will join Kumu Kauka for Lihu‘e Safeway’s ground blessing.
The Alaka‘i Chorus at the Ho‘olokahi Festival at Central Union Church in Honolulu, O‘ahu last weekend. Fourth graders Eve Conant and Cameron Buchanan with visiting Gwich’in Leader Adeline Raboff.
FOURTH GRADE – Gwich’in Leader Adeline Peters Raboff from Arctic Village, Alaska visited the fourth graders on Jan. 16 courtesy of Kumu Kauka. She answered many questions about how they survive the -55° degree cold, what they eat and how they get around. She even answered a question about how she got the tattoo on her chin. It means she can provide for her family.
Congratulations to Kathy Rosare (left), grandmother of first grader Jei Li Rosare Yadao, for winning the GoPro from the junior class fundraiser! Presenting the prize is Allison Culliney ‘15.
ELEMENTARY – Student Council is having a “Spirit Week” next week. Monday-Pajama Day; Tuesday-Crazy Hair Day; Wednesday-Free Dress Day; Thursday-Funky Day (60s, 70s and 80s); Friday-Island School Spirit Day. HAWAIIAN STUDIES & HULA – Shawna Dinnan joined Kumu Kauka in chanting during the blessing of Central Pacific Bank’s Kapa‘a
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD — Island School is sending both a Middle and a High School Science Olympiad team to the Hawai‘i State Tournament on O‘ahu after winning the District Regional Science Olympiad this past Monday at KCC. Two MS teams participated (pictured below): James Pratt ‘20, Aliana Ho ‘18, Erika CorcoranLewis ‘19, Summer Mead ‘18, Brianna Binder ‘18, Emily Sullivan ‘18, China Huffman ‘18, Luke Sullivan ‘20, Sasha Rovinsky ‘19, Manule‘a Trujillo ‘19, Maya
Rivera ‘18, Corah Callahan ‘20, Ki‘ilani Arruda ‘20, Emily Binder ‘20, Louisa Tanigawa ‘19, Quinn Catlin ‘19, Kilikai Ahuna ‘19, Conor Hunt ‘20, Dominic LaFratta ‘19, Rachel Dressler ‘20. Our HS team participated unopposed. On the team were: Kira Catlin ‘15, Josh Miller ‘16, Moeko Fukada ‘15, Autumn Warnock ‘15, Quinn HannahWhite ‘14, Lansen Eto ‘14, Kelly Kay ‘14, Ivana Wu ‘14 Kellan Wortmann ‘14, Allison Culliney ‘15. Both Island School MS teams placed first and second out of the four, placing
first in 9 out of the 11 events! This is the first time our MS has won first place overall. Both first place teams will be heading to O‘ahu on Saturday, March 1, for the State tournament at Leeward Community College.
“It’s not what happens to you that matters most, it’s what you do about it.” Motivational speaker Cameron Clapp in front of the high school class last Thursday in the Main Hall during an assembly.
SENIOR UPDATE – Austin Cook was accepted to Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR. Kawena Kawaihalau was accepted to Brooks Institute (of Photography) in Santa Barbara, CA. Kelly Kay was accepted to Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA. Kirsten Malapit was accepted to Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA. Bailey Schneider was accepted to Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA. Tyler Schump was accepted to Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. Kalena Wong has been accepted to George Fox University in Newberg, OR and to University of Portland in Portland, OR. STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENT – Elizabeth Scamahorn has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Hawai‘i Branch of the International Dyslexia Association.
Middle School students boogie down Friday night in the Frear Center.
Parent Page Mahalo to
Parent Association Cookie Exchange
Shhhhh - the PA is planning the next Staff Appreciation event for Valentine’s Day. Room Parents will be contacting you soon.
Next meeting: February 4th 1:00 p.m. in the Teachers’ Workroom
Classified Ads Hawai‘i Children’s Theatre’s Whale Watch fundraiser with Captain Andy’s SailinG: An hour-long sail from Port Allen at 9 am - 4 pm. $80 donation benefiting scholarship and other programs. Sunday, February 23. Space is limited. Call 639-2437 to reserve seats. MISS KAUA‘I/MISS GARDEN ISLE SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT: Saturday, January 25, 6 - 10 pm. Kaua‘i Community College PAC. Contact Rose Dali, 482-0142. E Kanikapila Kakou 2014 Week #2: Featuring Cyril L. Pahinui, Jeff Au Hoy, Peter W. Moon. Monday, January 27, 2014, 6 - 9 pm at the Kaua‘i Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom. Donation appreciated. Contact giac05@icloud.com or visit www.gardenislandarts.org. POW! Art Exhibtion - Pastels, Oils, Watercolors: Original paintings & prints of all sizes from award-winning Kaua‘i artists Helen Turner, Emily Miller, Major & Connie Inch. Show ends January 27, 2014; open 10 am - 5 pm daily. Kaua‘i Society of Artists Exhibition Space, Kukui Grove Center. Contact Helen Turner, HIT@helenturner.com or visit www.helenturner.com.
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♥ ♥ ♥ Bank of Hawai‘i for a contribution to support the road-paving project. ♥ ♥ ♥ Kaua‘i Robotics Alliance, Lappert’s Hawai‘i and Verizon for gifts to Robotics. ♥ ♥ ♥ Bob & Gail Rosen for a donation to the Alaka‘i Chorus. ♥ ♥ ♥ The Dressler Family for contributions to the LRC and Noni Library. ♥ ♥ ♥ Kymry Perez for a donation to the Voyager Booster Club. ♥ ♥ ♥ Sam & Robin Pratt for the new “sail” shade to be installed above the keiki playground sandbox.
KAUA‘I ISLAND SINGERS SHOWCASE PRESENTS SUN, MOON & STARS: Enjoy an hour of heartwarming songs about the heavenly bodies that illluminate our patch of sky — featuring some of Kaua‘i’s exciting singers. Sunday, January 26, 7 - 8 pm at Women in Theatre’s WIT’s End, Coconut Marketplace. Free Concert. Contact Melissa Mojo, 482-0818, for more information. FUN, CREATIVE TUTOR FOR ALL AGES: Five years experience as math/science tutor for high school and college students. Seven years experience with younger kids and able to tutor all subjects. Willing to meet on or off campus. For more information, contact Julia Higgins: (209) 489-9310 or julia.a.huggins@ gmail.com FOR SALE: 2009 Yamaha 250 2-stroke dirt bike. Excellent Condition. With Extras. Asking $3,900. Contact Alberta at 212-7703. GOT YARN?: The art department is looking for donations of yarn and yarn scraps for weaving projects. If you have any, please bring it to the art room. WANTED TO BORROW: Rotary style phone to use in the high school play, The Mouse That Roared. Red prefered or can paint. See Peggy.
Re-Enroll for 2014-2015 Now! We’re midway through the year — time to look ahead
Enrollment for current families begins Monday, January 27, and runs through Friday, February 7. Why so early? Well — it’s not really so early. Scheduling and hiring for next year are already underway. We need to have enrollment numbers to do a good job with this. Benefits of early reenrollment •Space for your children is ensured. •A $100 rebate is yours at the end of the 2014-2015 school year, providing your student has maintained a satisfactory record and your account has been kept up-to-date. Island School is the right choice Island School enjoys a high reputation for academic excellence and provides a full range of activities for students. Singapore Math grounds students in their understanding of the meaning of numbers and is being expanded. Science labs for high school students have increased instruction in this area by a third. Robotics is available at all three divisions. Annually, major drama and musical productions receive acclaim from the public. Students participate in Mock Trial, the Interact Club, Science Olympiad, SCUBA and athletics. 2014-1015 tuition fees Tuition charges for the coming year are as follows: $9,140 • Pre-Kindergarten $13,340 • Kindergarten through 8th Grade $13,700 • 9th through 12th Grade We know that these are not small amounts. At the same time, with the exception of parochial schools and Kamehameha, they are well below those of other top-quality independent schools in Hawai‘i.
For the coming year we are offering a 12-payment plan in addition to the 2- and 10-month payment plans. For those choosing to pay over 12 months, each monthly payment will be smaller than the 10-month plan. Financial aid Those wishing to apply for financial aid should do so using FACTS online — http://www.factstuitionaid. com. There is a $25 fee for this service. Notification of financial aid awards will be made in April. The Business Office will adjust accounts in accord with these awards. Contract and deposit Reenrollment may be done either electronically (via email) or through hard copy. The 2014-2015 contract will be emailed to families currently enrolled via RenWeb. Families who want to respond electronically may do so by downloading the contract using Adobe Acrobat or Foxit Reader. It should be read carefully, completed and then printed immediately (Adobe will not let you save the document). Then agreement with its contents, including payment plan, should be noted and the signed document returned to Island School, c/o the Admissions Office. Please note: To be processed, all contracts must be accompanied by a nonrefundable deposit of $300, payable by cash, check, or credit card. This amount will be deducted from your total tuition charges. We’re already looking forward to the next school year, filled with exciting educational experiences for your children.
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January 23, 2014 A weekly publication We’re on the web at www.ischool.org
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SCHOOL FIELD TRIP to… Limahuli Garden and Preserve • Grades PK-12 • Standards Based • Ahupua’a Education • Service Projects • Free!
Bring your textbooks to life with a visit to Limahuli! Limahuli Garden and Preserve offers a living classroom for connecting children to nature and the Hawaiian culture in the unique setting of an ahupua`a. We engage students in a hands-on and sensory-based experience to enhance their classroom education. Our education staff works with teachers to integrate lessons learned in school with field trips.
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To arrange your free visit contact: Tiana Kamen Education Specialist tkamen@ntbg.org 808-826-1668