Parent
February 27, 2014
Connection
Breaking News Trimester 3 Lunch Plan Signup Due Tomorrow
It’s time to sign up for our Healthy Lunch Program for next trimester. Lunch plans and rates are as follows: PK-5th
6th-12th
Mon.-Fri.
Lunch Plan
$309
$422
Mon., Wed., Fri.
$185
$253
Pizza Day Only
$62
$84
Salad Bar Only
$240
$300
Call the Front Office to make the necessary payment arrangements.
New Books and Fee for Trimester 3 (High School)
American Literature, Honors English and Marine Ecology require books for the upcoming trimester. Books can be ordered on our online book store, MBS Direct (www.mbsdirect.net). If your child is a high school Ceramics student, the fee for course materials must be paid by March 21.
Etiquette Classes Spring Break: March 31 - April 3
If you are concerned about the decline of civility, respect, good manners and positive communication skills among our younger generation, now there is help! Manners in Momentum offers a unique twist to etiquette and communications training, connecting children with important core values such as integrity, empathy, responsibility and confidence. Incorporating fun activities keeps everyone engaged and helps retain this valuable information. Register for this four-day Spring Break event by March 14 at http://www. MannersInMomentum.com/Registerand-Payment.html. Children must be 5-11 years old. Space is limited. The class is subject to cancellation and full automatic refund given if minimum attendance requirement is not met. Classes at Island
School, 9-11 a.m. $100 tuition.
Auction News
Dreaming of visiting the famed Golden Gate of San Francisco? Are you Bob Dylan fan? How about an avid golfer? Are you looking for a special piece of artwork, a new activity to share with loved ones, or the perfect fashion accessory? Then be sure to check out what’s up for bid at this year’s auction! Visit http://ischool. maestroweb.com for the latest and greatest and to purchase tickets.
Child Care Reservations are Due Now!
To reserve child care for the auction, please contact Daryl ASAP for rates and information: daryl@ischool.org.
Still Accepting Donations!
If you’re not sure what to give, please consider specialty wines and spirits. They’re among our most popular auction items! If you have a favorite bottle that you’d like to share, please bring it in! We promise it will be heartily appreciated.
Jog-a-Thon Rescheduled for Friday, March 7
The PK-5 Jog-a-Thon has been rescheduled for Friday, March 7, at Po‘ipu Beach Park. The fundraiser exceeded their goal of $3,000 and the teachers will be getting together to determine what new playground and Physical Education equipment they would like to purchase.
There’s Still Time Register for Team Central Basketball
Boys and girls from 2nd to 5th grade are allowed to sign up. Call 808-652-3933 or visit www.tcb808.com to sign up or for more information.
Click HERE for important dates Finals Week Next Week
Middle school and high school faculty have distributed the schedules for next week’s trimester 2 finals. While school hours remain the same, students will report to classrooms for final exams as indicated on the exam schedule (see pages 5 & 6). Parents will notice that no more than two final exams are scheduled per day. Questions about final exams may be directed to individual instructors. To be well prepared for finals, a good night’s sleep and a nutritious breakfast are recommended.
Middle School Dance Rescheduled for March 7
Please have your child bring his/her permission form and money to the door. The dance will take place in Weinberg Gym, from 7 to 9 p.m. Contact Liz Hubbard (liz@ischool.org) for additional information.
N. Shore Morning Bus Commuters: Please Come Early Recently, the North Shore morning buses have been arriving to school late. To avoid adjusting the time schedule, we are asking North Shore parents to bring their children to the Hanalei, Princeville and Kilauea bus stops ahead of the scheduled bus arrival times. Along with regular traffic congestion, even a small delay at the stops can compound the problem. Mahalo for understanding.
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.
To contact the publisher of Island School’s Parent Connection, email norman@ischool.org