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February 14, 2013
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Family Work Day Saturday PLUS 3rd Grade Pancake Breakfast
Join a great group of families for a morning of making a difference around campus 8:30- noon. Jobs for all ages! And have a great breakfast, from 7 - 10 a.m. to start off your day.
Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors - Applications Due Soon
Senior families received an email from Joan Shaw with a list of scholarships offered by local businesses and organizations. They include awards from the Filipino Chamber of Commerce, Executive Women International, Zonta Club, Ke Ali‘i Pauahi, the Kaimana Award, Takitani Foundaton, Kaua‘i Board of Realtors, the Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation, Delta Kappa Gamma, Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation, Mokihana Club, Kiewit Building Group and others. Awards range from $1000 - $5000 and are awarded for a variety of criteria including academic achievement, financial need, interest in specific areas of study and sports. Applications are due this month and in March. For more information, Joan Shaw is happy to assist.
Jogathon Tomorrow
Students in PK-5 will leave for Po‘ipu Beach Park at 9:15 for a day of running, games, water slide fun, and lunch. Your child
needs to bring a snack, a bathing suit, a towel, a hat and sunscreen. Pick up is at Po‘ipu Beach Park at 1:30 p.m. Do Drop Inn participants will be able to take the bus back to school to meet up with Mr. Dean.
Are You Missing a Jacket?
Or any other item of clothing, water bottle or school supply? There are 17 jackets or sweatshirts in Lost & Found - and the number is growing. Take a look to see if it belongs to your family.
Auction Update Arrr!
Sail the Seven Seas in a Nisson Leaf Electric Car! That’s right - the Kuhio Motors Group has arranged for us to auction one off! Where’s the beef? It’s up for bid from the Shimogawas’ A‘akukui Ranch. Meat of the Month - you’ll receive a cut of beef to serve 8 people, every month for a year! Special Grad Package for senior families! Includes special reserved seating for eight people at graduation, two reserved parking spaces, two specially designed lei by Noelani and Paul Pomroy, and a special photo and video package. Reserve Your Room and Child Care at the Marriott Now! Special room rates to auction guests: $139 plus tax for a standard, non-view room. Child care for children ages 5-12 also available on Auction night. Includes dinner, a snack, arm or leg painting/tattoos, games and movies. The deadline for both is Friday, Feb. 22. Contact Daryl Edwards to make your reservations - daryl@ischool.org.
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Presidents’ Day Monday
Monday is a school holiday in honor of Presidents’ Day.
Summer Humanities Program at Stanford
The Summer Humanities Institute is now accepting applications for two summer sessions. Rising high school juniors and seniors with a deep interest in the humanities come together for three weeks on Stanford’s beautiful campus to research and analyze questions that lie at the heart of the humanities. Students will engage in group discussions, attend daily classes with Stanford faculty, and make time to explore the Bay Area together. The deadline to apply is March 20 and admission is needblind. Financial aid is available and is need-based. To learn more about the admission process, please click here!
Freshman, A.J. Ort, was pleased with the contributions toward his School Supplies 4 Africa project. The box will be sent to Tennessee for distribution through Develop Africa.
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I.S. Chronicles signature. Download an entry form at http://bookshawaii.net/ docs/Poe-TREE_Entry_Form. pdf. Six prize packages will be awarded, two per grade division (K-5, 6-8, and 9-12). Each prize package includes a copy of each of the three books in the Wordsworth series, a child’s gardening tool kit and a Koa Legacy Tree from the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative, 7th grade girls interviewed kupuna at the donated by Hawaiian Legacy Regency at Puakea earlier this month. This Hardwoods. Winners will be week they gave speeches about what they learned from their interviewees. Above, Tessa notified April 15, 2013. Winners Gibbons (left) and Sydney Agudong conduct may be asked to submit a photo of their interviews. themselves for publicity purposes. Winners’ name, hometown and SPANISH – Plans are moving likeness may be used for publicity forward with the Spanish Club’s trip purposes. to Costa Rica July 15, 2013 - July 25, 2013. The following group has signed on to further their Spanish skills in a fun, outdoor environment within jungles, rivers and beaches: Bronson Wong, grade 6, Mikayla Savoie, grade 7, Pierce Bivens, grade 8, and his dad, Alex Bivens, Amber Hopkins, grade 10, Kaimana Carney and Kalena Wong grade 11, and their teacher, Lorena Wong. There’s still time to sign-up on the monthly payment plan! Contact Señora Wong for more information. lorena@ischool.org. POETRY – Young poets are invited to enter a contest called the Wordsworth the Poet “Poe-TREE Contest,” open to children in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. To enter, students can follow Wordsworth and his friends’ examples and write a poem that celebrates their favorite tree. Completed poems should be given to high school poetry teacher, Dave Reynolds, for submission. All entries must be put in Mr. Reynolds’ mailbox or submitted to him personally by Wednesday, February 27. Each entry must include the student’s poem, name, age and grade, school, hometown and parent, guardian or teacher’s contact information and
The natives of Skeleton Island hope you’ll come see their show, Treasure Island.
DRAMA – 5th graders are deep in rehearsal for their production, Treasure Island. This morning, they tried on their costumes in preparation for dress rehearsals, which begin Feb. 25. Their show dates are Fri/Sat, March 1 & 2. The elementary will see their show on Thursday, Feb. 28, but families are encouraged to attend the evening, public performances. INTERACT CLUB: Members elected the following students to leadership positions: President Margo Latif; Vice-President - Joy Claypoole; Treasurer - Kirsten
In Hawaiian Studies, students were asked to draw one of the Hawaiian plants by the Frear Center. Above is 3rd grader Eve Conant’s drawing of a native hibiscus plant.
Malapit; Secretary - Angelique Silvestre; Board of Directors Kelly Kay, Ivana Wu, Kristina Scheppers, Alyssa Medd. SENIOR UPDATE – Congratulations to the Class of 2013. They have received 36 acceptance letters so far. Eleven of these have been accompanied by merit awards. All colleges must respond to students by April 1st, so we have a busy 6 weeks ahead of us. Franny Kimi has been accepted to Biola University in La Mirada, CA. Joy Claypoole has been accepted to Maryville University’s 6 1/2-year direct-entry Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program, in Maryville, St. Louis, MI. FIRST GRADE – Students completed their city, country, suburb projects. Their assignment was to create a building from recycled materials at home. When they brought them in this week, they put them together to form communities. Rayven Orsatelli shows off her community project - an animal pen made entirely out of recycled materials.
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Many thanks to the parents who were able to contribute to the cookie boxes given to the faculty and staff today in celebration of Valentine’s Day! They were beautifully and deliciously made!
Classified Ads NEED A HOUSESITTER? Kat Ho’s niece & nephew, Amanda and Steve, are looking for some healing time on Kaua‘i this summer after intensive surgeries. They are very capable house, dog, outdoor cat (due to allergy), handyman, caretakers who are extremely clean, conscientious and reliable couple. They can come any time this summer, beginning in May. Contact Kat Ho at katho@hawaii.rr.com or call 332-5695. ACTORS NEEDED: The Purple Striped Honu Theatre for Kids is looking for four adult actors to perform roles in their 2013 season premiere of Little Red Riding Hood. Parts include, Red, the Wolf, Grandma, the Huntsman and Red’s mother. Rehearsals begin in March for three weeks; ten performances will be scheduled on Saturdays and Monday and Friday mornings through June. Contact Richard Porto, Program Director, to schedule an audition or for more information. 826-7552 or purple.honu@hotmail.com. REGISTER WITH SELECTIVE SERVICE: Young men in the U.S. are required to register with Selective Service within 30 days of his 18th birthday. It can be done online at sss.gov. Besides being a law, registering keeps boys eligible for a driver’s license, government jobs,college loans and job training. KCC BOOK SALE AND BREAKFAST: Sunday, February 17. The American Culinary Federation’s 27th
Mahalo to
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♥ ♥ ♥ Lauren Hunt, Robin Pratt, Kathy Conery,
Lisa Splittstoesser, Michelle Dressler, Keana Oliveira, Leah Edwards, Jen Pomroy and Richard Porto for their assistance this week with costumes and sets for the 5th grade play.
♥ ♥ ♥ Robin Pratt for bringing the faculty and staff a
delicious treat!
♥ ♥ ♥ Sandy Nishek of Kaua‘i Nursery for loaning
plants we used to decorate the gym at our birthday celebration.
♥ ♥ ♥ Lisa Macko and Valerie Rivera for
chaperoning the third grade trip to Waioli Mission House.
annual Breakfast fundraiser will be held Sunday, February 17 on the grounds of Kaua‘i Community College. This event has been touted as “Kauai’s Biggest and Best Brunch.” The brunch is prepared by the Culinary students at Kaua‘i Community College with our own Island Chefs. The event takes place from 7 - 11 am and features: eggs Benedict, omelets cooked to order, carved grilled beef teriyaki, pancakes, fresh fruits and delectable pastries. Quench your thirst with freshly brewed Kaua‘i Coffee, Meadow Gold juices, and refreshing Kaua‘i Springs water. Tickets are only $15 in advance ($18 at the door) for Adults and $5 for children ages 5-10, Keiki under 5 are FREE! Tickets are available at the KCC cafeteria, Mark’s Place Puhi, Kalaheo Coffee Co. & Café, Kauai Coffee visitor center, Fish Express, Koloa Fish Market, Pono Market and Sole-Mates. All proceeds go towards scholarships and equipment for KCC culinary students. The Book Sale will be happening from 6:30-9:30 a.m. in the Technology Center Room 12 (and it includes unsold books and music CDs from Borders this year). There will be music, jewelry, and KCC pottery students’ artwork for sale, too. “LOVE THE ONE YOU’RE WITH” VALENTINE DANCE PARTY AND FOOD FEST: Saturday, February 16, 7:00 -11:00pm at the Puhi Theatrical Warehouse. $30 or $50 for a couple; KCP members $5 off. Get your tickets by going to www.kauaicommunityplayers.org or calling 800-838-3006. Fundraiser for Kaua‘i Community Players.
How to Help an Angry Teen A National Public Radio report aims to assist parents with a challenging problem. A report on NPR by awardwinnng journalist and NPR Health Correspondent, Patti Neighmond contains some useful information for parents who are experience the wrath of an angry teenager. The article quotes family therapist, Kim Abraham, who specializes in helping teens and parents cope with anger. Abraham advises parents not to take these outbursts personally. Children often consider their parents a safe haven for emotional outbursts, a place where they can unload without the kinds of repercussions they might experience from their friends or teachers. “Safe harbors are crucial for teenagers during these years,” the article says. So parents, how do you deal with being the brunt of your teens’ anger? This article offers some suggestions. Teens experience a great deal of stress as they make the often difficult transition from child- to adult-hood. Their stress manifests itself in a variety of emotions that precede anger: embarrassment, hurt, disappointment, for example. These feelings can trigger the anger that leads to the outbursts. Abraham suggests that if parents can help their teens understand the feeling beneath their anger
they can, “help them learn how to move through that feeling and then move into resolution.” Avoiding confrontation is important. Anger met with anger leads to more volatile anger. Taking a breath and walking away from the situation for a few minutes can a good idea. But consequences for inappropriate, disrespectful behavior is equally important. “Let your child know there will be consequences later — and stick to them.” And remember that there is an underlying reason for your child’s anger. Arguing with teens about being angry is unproductive and usually leads to escalation. That’s not to say parents shouldn’t be clear about their expectations regarding family rules and behavior. But if parents can help their children understand why they are angry, and help them process their feelings, the results can be much more beneficial. “That’s something parents can remind themselves about when they see their children struggling with these things. The teenagers are building problemsolving skills and coping skills” that they can rely on for a lifetime, she says. They’re becoming stronger people.” To read the transcript in its entirety, click here.
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