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March 8, 2012
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Breaking News Our Talented Artists Add Flare to the Auction
Penny Nichols’ artistic talents have been put to good use for this year’s auction, “An Evening in Paris.” Her original painting of a Paris street scene was used for the invitations and will also be featured as an AlmostLive item in the auction. In addition she’ll be acting the part of a street artist, creating more original work live and on the spot. We are so fortunate to have her on our staff, teaching our children, and volunteering at the auction. Thank you, Miss Penny! Auction guests will also be treated to amazing décor, created by Laura Ryan and her team. Shops, cafés, balconies and archways will line the walls, transforming the ballroom into the colorful streets of Paris. Many thanks to Laura and her team. Tickets are still on sale and we are looking forward to a fabulous evening!
High School Acting Class to Perform
Jim Bray’s high school acting class will perform on Tuesday, March 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the Island School Main Hall. “Bits and Pieces,” is a sequence of short dramatic scenes these students have worked on in their trimester 2 class. Admission is free.
Trimester 2 Extended Through Monday - 3/12
Since a ‘B’ day was lost this past Tuesday due to the storm, the faculty
and administration have decided that this coming Monday, March 12, will be a ‘B’ day and a make-up day for all students and teachers to finish up the 2nd trimester. The 3rd trimester will start on Tuesday, March 13, as an ‘A’ day. Finals that were scheduled for Tuesday, March 6, will be given on Monday. An email notification to this effect was sent out yesterday. Students should be prepared on Monday to take the final exams they missed on Tuesday.
Normal Bus Routes Resume
Since the roads to Kilauea, Prinveville and Hanalei are now passable, Island School has resumed its regular bus runs. This means that drop-offs and pick-ups will be at the usual places and times. If you have any questions, please contact the Office. Be aware that there may be delays due to traffic and road conditions. We appreciate your continued patience and support.
Click on the Calendar tab on our website. project that will supply the school with electric power for half the price we are currently paying. Construction will begin soon by Voyager Solar Corporation and should be completed by the beginning of the next school year. It will be located on the far east side of the campus.
Need Trimester 3 Books?
High School students who still need to order their books should do so right away. Last week’s link was incorrect. To get to our online bookstore, please click on this link: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/ ischool.htm.
Hawai‘i Junior Golf Day Sat. March 10
A fun and FREE introductory golf experience for Juniors of all ages led by PGA professionals. At Puakea and Princeville Makai golf courses. 8:30 a.m. Register online at www.hsjga.org.
Solar Power Project Approved!
KIUC has approved the solar
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I.S. Chronicles
Brandon Nguyen, Honey Chandler and Ben Griep, in a scene from their play, “Around the World in Eight Plays.”
FIFTH GRADE – Students gave four impressive performances to enthusiastic audiences last weekend and yesterday. The expression, “The show must go on” took on personal significance on Saturday, as pounding rain and booming thunder competed for audience attention. Needless to say, the storm was no match for these talented 5th grade students.
Perez and Garret Beyer posting solid performances. Although we lost both the boys and girls team matches, there were many outstanding efforts and close matches. “All Island School players conducted themselves in an exemplary manner, stayed focused, played each point to the best of their ability with a positive mental attitude. These are outcomes which overshadow the score,” Our Voyager Golf Team: Coach Alan King, Jacob said their proud Coach Ernie.
Dysinger, ‘15, Teddy Rose, ‘12, Daniel Miller,
‘12, Michael Miller, ‘15, Coach Sam Pratt. These ART – Congratulations to gentlemen represent the first ever Island School the following middle school Varsity Golf Team. For the past few years Daniel students whose artwork won Miller has played in the KIF, but this was our first prizes at the Kaua‘i Museum Art team showing. Go, Voyagers! Festival for grades 6 through 8: Jordan Grainger – first prize STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT – for photography; Jacob Dysinger, ‘15, was accepted Savannah Tripoli – to the Interlochen Summer Arts Camp in Michigan. He has chosen a six week course in digital animation.
SCIENCE – Our middle and high school students had an excellent experience on O‘ahu last weekend at the Science Olympiad. Out of 15 schools, they won two 4th place and two 5th place awards for their projects.
KIF TENNIS – Island School battled the Warriors of Kapa‘a High School on Saturday at Makenna Olson’s self portrait (left) and Jordan the Kaua‘i Community College Grainger’s photograph. tennis courts. “It was an exciting and rewarding day,” said Coach Ernie second prize for photography; Joel Deblin – third prize for Blachowiak. Island School opened SPELLING BEE – The elementary photography; the contest by winning the first two Spelling Bee, canceled Tuesday, has Makenna Olson –director’s award men’s matches with seniors, Ryan been rescheduled for next Tuesday, for two-dimensional artwork (for her March 13, at 8:15 a.m. in the Main linoleum block self portrait); Hall. Ryan Kobayashi– second place for two-dimensional artwork (for his linoleum block self-portrait). Photos of their works will be published in next week’s PC. The exhibit runs through the end of March. Check it out! SENIOR UPDATE – Ryan Perez has been accepted at Mike Goto’s Ballroom Dance students California Lutheran University lunched at the Hyatt yesterday to practice in Thousand Oaks, CA. formal table etiquette. They even tried out Congratulations! their steps on the dance floor.
4th graders had a fabulous time at the Koke‘e Discovery Center last week.
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Parent Association
The PA is Recruiting YOU
Please consider stepping up to help with YOUR Parent Association for next year. The school needs leadership. There are many ways to participate. Contact Donna King at donnaking@ outrigger.com.
Taco Tuesday March 13
for Teacher Appreciation from the 3rd grade and the Parent Association. Kori King is looking for help with this. Pelease. Contact her at 635-4420.
Classified Ads HONOLULU JAZZ QUARTET: March 16, 7:00 pm. Kaua‘i Beach Resort. $25 adults/$10 students More info or tickets: 245-SING, www.kauai-concert.org. Presented by the Kaua‘i Concert Association. KAUA’I COMMUNITY PLAYERS PRESENTS - “MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSON’S:” Friday, March 16, to Sunday, April 1, Fridays & Saturdays, 7:00 pm, Sundays 4:00 pm at Puhi Theatrical Warehouse. Directed by Jeff Elkins. Tickets - $20 advance at Brown Paper Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/232858. $22 door; $18 seniors; $15 students/members. Opening weekend $5 discount. kauaicommunityplayers.org. Call (808) 245-7700 for more information. 5TH ANNUAL WAHINE FEST 2012: Sunday, March 18, 3:00 - 9:00 pm. “To Honor Life through music and dance.” Entertainment by Nina Starsong, Preeta Carlson, Millicent Cummings,Puna Dawson’s Halau, Cindy Combs, Kaiulani Mahuka (emcee comedian), Keiki o ka Aina, Tahitian Fire Dancers,
Mahalo to
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♥ ♥ ♥ Our fabulous 5th grade parents for working behind the scenes at the performances last weekend of “Around the World in Eight Plays:” Vera Errico, Monica King, Utako Fukada, Gaye Miller, Alison Wendler and also to our friend, Richard Porto, for his assistance on stage, back stage, and in front of the stage! Also to Sandy Catlin for organizing refreshments and Bridget Wright for hosting a great cast party. ♥ ♥ ♥ the great group of people who went on the 4th grade trip to the Koke‘e Discovery Center, especially to Jody, Erica and Janey Valente for purchasing, bringing up the hill, preparing, cooking, cleaning and donating the meals! It was gourmet camping. Also a giant “Mahalo” to Uncle Billy DeCosta of the Discovery Center for making this experience extra special. ♥ ♥ ♥ Georgine Deason and the Grand Hyatt Resort Kaua‘i, whose hospitality was appreciated by Mike Goto and the Ballroom Dance class yesterday. Also to Lynne MacDonald who joined the group as a chaperone. ♥ ♥ ♥ Marie Manzano, Jane Sanacora, Lina Skinner, Reshela Dupuis and Joan Shaw for getting the “Navigator” mailed out last week.
Love Tribe African Drum Ensemble. At Children of the Land (next to Papayas, Kapa‘a) $10 donation. Contact: www.millcentcummings.com. WORK WANTED: Island School alumna and college graduate looking for part-time work. She is available for after-school tutoring in all subjects (grades K-8), house-sitting, house cleaning, babysitting (evenings and weekends), etc. References available. Call Natasha Arruda at 346-6138. GOURDS WANTED: Fourth graders are making ‘uli ‘uli for May Day in their Hawaiian Studies class. They need 30 laʻamia (gourds) and 15 cups of aliʻipoe (canna lily seeds). Please drop them off in Frear if you have these items. Mahalo. ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW: Go to www. jostensyearbooks.com click on “Buy Your Yearbook” and follow the prompts. This website also can link you to the photo upload page and to a new feature, Personal Yearbook Pages. These are pages that you can design yourself
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