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February 13, 2014
Connection Calendar
Breaking News SCUBA Dive Feb. 22
DEADLINES ARE FAST APPROACHING! ♪ Deadline for Auction Discounts
Be sure to purchase tables of 10 by Friday, Feb. 14, to receive a $100 discount.
♪ Auction Sponsors, Donations Needed
If you’re considering becoming an auction sponsor, or would like your donation to be considered for the Live or Almost Live auctions, please contact the steering committee ASAP (auction@ischool.org), as the program print deadline is coming up in a few short weeks.
♪ Hotel Rooms, Child Care Reservations Due Feb. 19th
Don’t forget to reserve hotel rooms and child care no later than Wednesday, Feb. 19! Email daryl@ischool.org for rates and assistance.
Foodland Shop for Higher Education Ends 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! Be sure to designate Island School at checkout. Our school code is 7532.
No Unleashed Animals on Campus
Please kokua and make sure you don’t leave your pets unattended. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. This is to maintain safety and sanitation on our campus.
The Marine Voyagers will be diving at Kukui‘ula Small Boat Harbor Saturday, Feb. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon. Students enrolled in the Advanced Open Water class will be doing the Boat and Deeper Dive Adventure dives. Three spots remain on the boat for any other Advance Certified Island School students, faculty or family members who would like to join the Marine Voyager SCUBA Club. Divers who do not currently have their advance certification and who are interested in signing up for the Advance Open Water class, please contact Joe Corbo at joecorbo@ischool.org.
Save the Date! Family Work Day Feb. 22
Many hands make light work. Bring your wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, clippers, work gloves, etc. This is a great opportunity for high school students to earn community service hours. There are many exciting projects going on around campus and we need your help! First and foremost, there’s work to be done in 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!
Interested in Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student?
The International Hospitality Center provides Island School with candidates wanting to attend a private American high school. Families would work directly with IHC to ensure a good fit as well as a positive experience for both families and students. Please contact Sean Magoun (sean@ischool.org) if you’re interested.
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Honoring Hobey Goodale
Island School remembers a remarkable man. See Page 4.
Jog-a-Thon – Feb. 21
Elementary students are raising money for playground equipment and sports programs. Students are turning in their collection envelopes every Thursday. The Jog-a-Thon is on Feb. 21, at Po‘ipu Beach Park. Each class is also looking for volunteers to help on the day of the event. To become a sponsor or a volunteer, or for more information, email mariko@ischool.org or emily@ischool.org.
Kaua‘i Junior Golf Association Membership Drive, Hawai‘i Junior Golf Day Announced
Registration for KJGA is now open and accepting new and returning membership applications. Members must be ages 7 through 18 by July 17, 2014, and have not entered college. Visit www. kjga.org to register today. Call 634-1003 or email kgjaoffice@gmail.com for more information. The 3rd Annual Hawai‘i Junior Golf Day has been scheduled for Saturday, March 22, and to be held at Puakea Golf Course and Princeville Makai Golf Club. The FUN and FREE event is for keiki ages 5 through 17 with little or no golf experience. For more information contact Lauren Yama at 808-532-0559 or hsjgaoffice@gmail.com.
Hawai‘i Youth Conservation Corps Kupu Summer Gateway Program in Need of Kaua‘i Team Members Applications are available online (http://kupuhawaii.org/hycc). Contact acprograms@kupuhawaii.org for more information.
To contact the publisher of Island School’s Parent Connection, email norman@ischool.org