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March 6, 2014
Connection
Breaking News No School on Mon. & Tues., Child Care Still Available
Monday and Tuesday are Teacher Work Days, but Do Drop Inn will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rate is $35 per day.
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.
N. Shore Morning Bus Commuters: Please Come Early 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 result in late arrival to school. Mahalo for understanding.
Vote Voyagers as the ‘Team of the Week’
Auction News
Our 35th Annual Auction is going to be the party of the year. Don’t miss it! Buy your tickets today by calling 246-0233 or visiting http://ischool.maestroweb.com. Still have items to donate? Please contact the auction committee immediately and submit a donor commitment form as soon as possible preferably by the end of the week! Email auction@ischool.org or call us at 2460233. Volunteers are still needed to help with set-up on Friday and Saturday, break-down on Sunday, and follow up with auction winners the week after the event. If you are willing and able, please email us: auction@ischool.org. You’ll receive our sincere gratitude and aloha in return.
Jog-a-Thon Friday
Support spring season sports (track and field, tennis, golf and boys volleyball) and vote a Voyager team to become Grove Farm’s “Team of the Week.” Each week, until the end of the KIF season, Grove Farm will donate $50 to the respective high school that is honored with the “Team of the Week.” To vote and for more information, go to http://www. grovefarm.com/teamoftheweek.
No Dogs Allowed
belong on school grounds for practical reasons. Of course, service dogs and animals kept inside their owners’ vehicles are okay. Mahalo for your support.
Recently, we have been observing dogs and their dog owners on campus. As much as we support pet owners and their pets, dogs and other animals do not
Students in PK-5 will report to school at the usual time and leave for Po‘ipu Beach Park at 8:45 a.m. on school buses. Supervision will not be available at the park prior to 9:15 a.m. Pizza lunch will be provided. Your child needs to bring proper footwear, a bathing suit, a towel, a hat and sunscreen. If you would like to pick up your child from Po‘ipu Beach Park, please let your child’s teacher know.
Middle School Dance Tomorrow March 7
Please have your child bring his/her permission form and money to the door. The dance will take place in Weinberg
Click HERE for important dates Gym, from 7 to 9 p.m. Contact Liz Hubbard (liz@ischool.org) for additional information.
Etiquette Classes Spring Break: March 31 - April 3
Manners in Momentum offers a unique twist to etiquette and communications training. Register by March 14, at http:// www.MannersInMomentum.com/ Register-and-Payment.html. See flyer on page 6.
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! Be sure to designate Island School at checkout. Our school code is 7532.
Family Work Day Rescheduled to March 22
Family Work Day is on Saturday, March 22, 8:30 a.m. to noon, with lunch and refreshments included. Please RSVP your attendance and direct your questions to Mike Goto (mike@ischool.org). Things that need to be done include Music Room sprucing up, Hawaiian Garden beautification, Community Garden hands-on activities, and much more.
Recruiting Kamehameha Scholars: Apply by March 31
Current 8th-11th grade Native Hawaiian students may apply for the Kamehameha Scholars program. It focuses on college and career guidance and also offers an opportunity to earn a Merit Scholarship. Applications are available for download at www.ksbe.edu/admissions. For more information, please call Kamehameha’s Admissions Office at 808-842-8800.
To contact the publisher of Island School’s Parent Connection, email norman@ischool.org
I.S. Chronicles STATE SCIENCE OLYMPIAD – The middle school team placed 4th overall out of 15 schools during Saturday’s Science Olympiad State Tournament at Leeward Community College, O‘ahu. They were also given the Spirit Award, which, along with $1000, is given to the team who displayed respect, school pride, sportsmanship and personification of the spirit of the competition. The middle school medaled in three events: China Huffman ’18, and Emily Sullivan ’18, placed 3rd in heredity and disease detectives; China Huffman ’18, and Luke Sullivan’20, placed 3rd in road scholar. The high school team placed 11th out of 15 schools, breaking the top ten in 11 out of 22 events. Congratulations teams!
Madison Gregor ’15, Moeko Fukada ’15, and Kellan Wortmann ’14, put together their launcher for their scrambler car during Saturday’s Science Olympiad State Tournament on O‘ahu.
EIGHTH GRADE – Zara Allen wrote a letter to the editor of “The Garden Island” regarding teenagers and technology. Click here to read her letter. It was published Friday, Feb. 28. Her first name was misspelled with an S, but it’s her!
sprint. Carolyn Price ’17, won the girls 3000 meter run.
CHEMISTRY – Mr. Dean visited Ms. Haverkort’s chemistry class on Monday, and the students learned about the chemistry of photography.
KINDERGARTEN – Author and Island School parent Carol A. Peacock-Williams visited the Kindergarten class last Friday for Read Across Kaua‘i Day, a day created by the Kaua‘i Children’s Authors Guild. Along with reading books in front of the class, she donated autographed copies of her own children’s book, “Adoption of Terry the Terrible Terrier,” to each kindergartner.
SENIOR PROJECT – Two due dates have been extended. First, the Senior Project Paper is now due by Friday, March 28. Seniors must submit their papers by email on or before that date to Mr. Bray (jim.bray@ischool.org) and to their advisers. Second, the Preview of Senior Project Presentations has been moved one week to April 14-18. TRACK & FIELD – This year’s track and field team, the largest in school history with 21 members, placed an unprecedented 2nd for girls and 3rd for boys during Thursday’s opening KIF meet at Vidinha Stadium. Chan Hsu ’14, won the 1500 meter run and made a state consideration time and personal best in the 800 meter run. Allison Culliney ’15, won and made a state consideration distance in the triple jump. Allison Culliney, Moeko Fukada ’15, and Autumn Warnock ’15, all participated in the high jump — a first for Island School. Josh Miller ’16, won the 800 meter race. Michael Miller ’15, won the 1500 meter run and Josh Miller came in 2nd. Jade Murphy ’16, won the 400 meter
PHYSICAL EDUCATION – Ms. Mariko’s 7th grade girls PE class, pictured below, made healthy fruit and veggie smoothies this Wednesday at the Main Hall to learn about the importance of a healthy breakfast to fuel the brain for successful test taking, especially during Finals Week.
I.S. Chronicles (cont’d.)
Artwork by (clockwise from left) Brianna Binder, Maile Mijares and Kelta O’Rourke; Biance Colagreco; Summer Mead.
ART – The Kaua‘i Museum’s Art Festival for middle school opened on Saturday and will be on display through March 22. Paintings, ceramics, photographs, and handmade prints by 28 Island School students are featured, along with art from Kapa‘a Middle School, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and St. Catherine’s Middle School. Congratulations to our award winners! 8th graders: Bianca Colagreco, 2nd place for two-dimensional artwork; Summer Mead, 3rd place for photography; Haley Sharp and Damia Cain, honorable mentions for ceramics Brianna Binder, Maile Mijares and Kelta O’Rourke, honorable mention for their collaborative ceramic piece. 7th graders: Athena Alexander, Dominic LaFratta, Brandon Nguyen and Jordan Roberts, honorable mention for their collaborative photo project. SENIOR UPDATE – Leilani Boemer was accepted to Syracuse University’s Pre-Medicine Program, in New York. Austin Cook was accepted to Whitworth
University in Spokane, WA. Chan Hsu was accepted to University of Redlands in California. Quinn Hannah-White was accepted to University of Denver in Colorado. Margo Latif was accepted to University of San Diego in California. Kari Whitworth was accepted to Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. Christy Jo Williams was accepted to Creighton University in Omaha, NE, where she was awarded the Founders Award, and to University of Denver in Colorado. Kalena Wong was accepted to Creighton University in Omaha, NE, where she was awarded a Founders Award. She was also awarded a President’s Scholarship from University of Portland. Kellan Wortmann was accepted to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Austin Cook’14, earns the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America. His Eagle Scout Project includes building the shade structure for our new community garden.
HAWAIIAN STUDIES – Kumu Kauka had the honor of naming the Laysan Albatross chick on Cornell Lab of Orinthology’s live-video streaming website (http://www.albatrosskauai.org). Kaloakulua, named after the phase of the moon when it was born, is now five weeks old.
Professor Kokintz from Columbia University, Kaimana Carney ’14, complains to his assistant, Layne Taylor ’17, in a scene from “The Mouse That Roared.” Tickets for the show go on sale next week.
6th grade Boys Homeroom students are creating a beautiful, wooden wall hanging to donate to the Auction.
The Honolulu Brass Quintet performed for the elementary school students at the Main Hall on Tuesday.
Parent Page Parent Association Next meeting: Tuesday, April 8 1 p.m. in the Teachers’ Workroom Everyone is welcome!
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canine orthopedic disease lecture: Friday, March 7, 6:30 p.m., Island School, Noni Room. The community is invited to a free lecture by Dr. Patrick Leadbeater of Kahala Pet Hospital. KAUA‘I SOCIETY OF ARTISTS MEMBERSHIP SHOW 2014:Friday, March 7 to April 18, open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fridays until 8 p.m., KSA Gallery, Kukui Grove Center. This is their annual “People’s Choice” show. Come cast a vote for your favorite work of art! Closing reception with People’s Choice Awards announced April 5, 5-8 p.m. Contact: R. Eve Solomon, 822-1603 or revesolo@gmail.com. OTHER DESERT CITIES by john robin baitz: Designed and directed for Kaua‘i Community Players by Arnold Meister. Extended one weekend. Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 4p.m. at the Puhi Theatrical Warehouse. Tickets: $20, Discounts for seniors, KCP members and students. To purchase, go to www. kauaicommunityplayers.org or call Brown Paper Tickets at 800-838-3006. SPRING FLING FASHION SHOW, PRESENTED BY MOKIHANA CLUB: Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. -2 p.m., Kaua‘i Beach Resort. Proceeds support music scholarships to Kaua‘i High School seniors. Featuring the latest fashions from Macy’s. Tickets: $65 each (includes lunch and mimosas), available at Territorial Savings Bank, Kaua‘i Hospice and Kaua‘i Government Employees Federal Credit Union. Contact: Helena Cooney, 822-1885 or helena1824@aol.com.
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♥ ♥ ♥ Robin Pratt for assisting Joan Shaw all trimester in the Junior College Counseling class. ♥ ♥ ♥ Friends of Lihu‘e Library and Central Pacific Bank, Kapa‘a Branch for their donation to the halau/Hawaiian Studies program. ♥ ♥ ♥ Deyana Mielke, Keana Oliveira and Laura Barzilai for answering the drama department’s call for boots for “The Mouse That Roared.” Also to Dora Sloger for another week of intense costume work, Richard Porto for working on the soundtrack, Chris Sweitzer for setting lights with several middle school students and Nicole Street for her assistance with rehearsals. BRASIL GUITAR DUO, PRESENTED BY KAUA‘I CONCERT ASSOCIATION: Sunday, March 9, 4 p.m., Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center. Tickets: buy 3 adult tickets and get one free, $30 adults, $10 students; available at Magic Dragon, Kaua‘i Music & Sound, Pictures Plus, Island Soap & Candle, The Wine Shop and Kalaheo Cafe. Contact: 245-SING or http://kauai-concert.org. LOVE IS WHERE YOU FIND IT, PRESENTED BY KAUA‘I ISLAND SINGERS SHOWCASE: Sunday, March 9, 7 p.m., Women in Theatre’s WIT’s End Theatre, Coconut Marketplace. FREE CONCERT. Songs of love’s locations performed by various artists. Call Melissa Mojo (808-4820818) if you are interested in performing or have any questions. www.womenintheatre.org E Kanikapila Kakou 2014: Sunday, March 9, 7 - 9 p.m., Kaua‘i Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom. Leina‘ala Pavao Jardin and Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina‘ala. Music by Na Molokama. Tickets: $35 reserved section (buy at event), $25 advance, $30 at door; Hawaiian Music Kiosk in Princeville and Coconut Marketplace, Kaua‘i Music & Sound, Kaua‘i Beach Resort Counter, Island Soap & Candleworks, Scotty’s Music and Banana Patch Studio. Contact giac05@icloud.com or visit www.gardenislandarts.org. PROM DECORATIONS WANTED: Student Government’s Prom Committee is looking for any James Bondor secret agent-themed decorations to borrow or for donation. Contact Alyssa: amedd14@ ischool.org or 808-651-7566.
Alumni Lend Their Support for the Auction Check out some ot these great donations made by our own alumni (this is by no means a complete list of alumni participation): • Heather (Weir) Barth ’85 - 29" Loop Trail Cruiser from Kaua‘i Cycle • Peter King ’86 - Sponsorships and Acquisitions • Robin (Thomson) Pratt ’89 - Acquisitions • Tanya (Evslin) Gamby ’91 - Purchasing a table • Ryan Mackey ’92 - 2 five-year maintenance plans at Kuhio Auto Group • Ashley (Siebring) Jones ’92 - Deluxe massage
• Nathaniel Evslin ’98 - Bronze honu sculpture • Jeff ’93, & Dave ’00, Hubbard - Hubblite Bodyboard • Luke Evslin ’03, & Keizo Gates ’03 - Kamanu Composite Pueo Canoe • Danny Braun ’02 - Gift certificate for the Princeville Wine Market • The Brown-Clay Family: Josh ’02, Laura ’05, Jesse ’09 & Annalea ’10 - Hand-carved teak bed from Bali
• Keana (Hanchett) Oliveira ’95 - 2 nights at Puanani Hale in Kalihiwai
• Erin (Shaw) Gushman ’02 - Wine
• Ryan Siebring ’97 - Na Pali boat trip for 6
• Ryan Perez ’12 - photo greeting cards
Dressing Disco If you want to look outta sight at the Disco Ball, here are some suggestions for how to get the right look. Stretchy, shiny fabrics were popular for both men and women. Hair styles from straight to ’fro to Farrah Fawcett curls were “in.” Both men and women wore platform shoes. Check out this website for more photos and suggestions and boogie down! http://www.wikihow.com/Dress-Up-for-a-DiscoParty
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Etiquette Classes for Spring Break!
Integrity – “I am honest and hold to a sound moral standard.” Respect – “I esteem for a sense of worth or excellence for myself and for you.” Empathy – “I understand your feelings, thoughts, and attitude.” “Life is more pleasant for all of us when there is an agreed upon structure in our lives and society is well mannered. By training children and teens in etiquette, we pass on those rules that make society function more smoothly and safely. Young people deserve to inherit a world with manners and the only way to ensure that they do is for those who feel passionately about the topic to step in and teach. I am committed to equip your children with the tools to develop into honorable, successful leaders.” Astania Caputo Astania Caputo Etiquette & Core Values Coach
"Today was my daughter’s first session and she loved it... I sat in and I'm so grateful for this wonderful Coach for her lessons, patience and approach! It's PERFECT for my 11 year old... Thank you so, so, so much, Astania"! Rena Caminos, Mom of 11 year old from King Kamehameha School
Meet and Greet Essentials Nonverbal Communication Please, Thank you, and You're Welcome Apologies and Making Mistakes Tact and Discretion Rudeness The Big Word "NO" Lack of Affect Sharing Establishing Boundaries, Propriety (and Sharing) Gift Giving and Receiving Attending a Party Teen Parties Table Manners Proper Attire Good Grooming and Hygiene Dealing with Teasing and Bullying Skillful Conversationalist Cyber Civility and Social Networking Dating Etiquette Interviewing for College Job Interviews The Importance of People
Astania Caputo, a former resident of Kauai, is the CEO of Manners In Momentum. She is a certified Etiquette and Core Values Trainer who travels throughout the Hawaiian Islands to bring her teachings on proper manners and social skills to children and teens to prepare them for adulthood. With a strong emphasis on kindness towards others and an appreciation for the special value of close interpersonal, face‐to‐face relationships within our technology driven world, she will engage the children in dialogue and fun activities about how a society functions well, the importance of treating people with respect, their role in society, valuing others, and living with integrity.
When: March 31 – April 3, 2014 Time: 9am‐11am Where: Island School…. Fee: $100 per child Space is limited. Register by March 14 at: http://MannersInMomentum.com
Clients: St. Joseph Elementary School, Queen Lili’uokalani Children’s Center, The Girl Scouts Island Wide, The Boys & Girls Club Big Island Members of East Hawaii Homeschool Hui, Multiple Private lessons for King Kamehameha students "The Core Values and Etiquette sessions definitely allows my daughter to make right choices as her world gets bigger as a teenager and adult. The one wish I've had from the day I became a mother is for my children to follow the law and today I stand confident. Little ladies and gentlemen would have no interest in breaking the law if the seeds of Core Values and Etiquette have been planted in them as children! I'm in total support of your program!!!" Mom of 11 year old from Queen Lili’uokalani Children’s Center Additional Courses: Well‐Mannered Communications, Gracious Life Skills, Brand & Image Consult & Coaching, Business Etiquette
PO Box 492732 Keaau, HI 96749
Tel (808) 345‐3191
www.MannersInMomentum.com