Parent
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March 13, 2014
Connection
Breaking News Report Cards Going out Tomorrow
Report cards will be emailed to parents on Friday, March 14, in the afternoon. Students in grades 6-12 will also be emailed report cards. If anyone would like a hard copy, please email a request to katie.magoun@ischool.org.
Conference Sign-Ups
Student/Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, March 27, beginning 12:30 p.m. and Friday, March 22, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday is a half-day of classes. School lunch will not be served on Thursday. There will be no classes on Friday. Elementary parents may schedule their conference by signing up on the sheet outside of their teacher’s classroom. Middle and High school parents should fill out the attached form on page 5 to indicate the teachers with whom they’d like to meet. We strongly encourage parents and students to take advantage of this opportunity to touch bases with their teachers and set goals for the next trimester.
Register for Lei Workshops (Sat. March 15 & April 5) Presented by Kaua‘i Museum
Award-winning lei maker Happy Tamanaha will hold workshops on Saturday, March 15, and April 5, for keiki ages 5 - 18. The deadline for Saturday’s workshop is today. See flyer on page 7.
Luck of the Leprechaun March 27 for PK-5 (see page 6)
Student Government will be entertaining PK-5th grade children on the first day of conferences directly after school is dismissed until 3 p.m. Lunch and activities are included. Cost is $10 for one child, $15 for two and a family rate of $20 for three or more. To sign up, stop
by the Office or register online at http:// diamondmindinc.com/island.html. Scroll down toward the bottom to the payment section and use the “Other” field. After “Please Specify,” note “Luck.” Students wishing to attend Do Drop Inn at 3 p.m. will be picked up by Mr. Dean at that time.
High School Play ‘The Mouse That Roared’ March 21-23 See page 4 for details.
Update of On-Campus Autos
Please do not park on or drive across areas where students can walk or play. Motor vehicles should park outside the boundary poles and never park under trees or within 15 feet of any building at any time. Loading and unloading may be permissible under certain conditions but vehicles are not allowed to remain parked on the grass and must be moved to a designated parking area. Mahalo for your understanding. If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact Mike Goto (mike@ischool.org).
Family Work Day Next Week Saturday, 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.
Stanford University Programs for MS & HS
At Summer Institutes, students 11-17 will engage in 3-4 week intensive singlesubject courses with instructors and
Click HERE for important dates peers who share their talents, passions and interests. Courses range from biotechnology to entrepreneurship and creative writing. At Summer College, students from around the world ages 1619 will choose from more than 125 college courses in 30 academic departments, earning undergraduate credit and an official Stanford University transcript To learn more about both programs, visit: spcs.stanford.edu/explore.
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. To speak with a representative, contact Kimo Chun (kichun@ksbe.edu). Applications are available for download at www.ksbe.edu/admissions. For more information, please call the Admissions Office at 808-842-8800.
Vote Voyagers as the ‘Team of the Week’
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 as the “Team of the Week.” To vote and for more information, go to http://www. grovefarm.com/teamoftheweek.
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.
To contact the publisher of Island School’s Parent Connection, email norman@ischool.org