Parent
March 15, 2012
Connection
Breaking News
Auction Nets $170,000
The Marriott’s Grand Ballroom was transformed into the romantic streets of Paris, complete with street singers and artists, chocolate and pastry shops and the Eiffel Tower. Hundreds of Island School supporters gathered to have a great time, while helping Island School raise much-needed operating and scholarship funds. Preliminary results are encouraging, especially considering the inclement weather and the struggling economy. Of the approximately $170k raised, over $99,000 was contributed to scholarships, which is $25,000 more than last year. From Bob Springer: “As with so much that Island School does, Saturday night was an all-school event, requiring the involvement of the entire Island School ‘ohana, from setting-up to cleaning up in two days, an incredible logistical accomplishment, made possible through months of preparation by numerous individuals. Special kudos to Alan King and Lulu Schilleci, chairpersons, and their committees. Through Island School’s Auction
more than money is raised, important as this is, but the community is solidified, reaching beyond itself to a worthy cause and demonstrating the vitality of the institution. As the song goes, “We are family,” and this is central to all that we do, something that can’t be bought or casually taken for granted.”
County Track Meet Prep After School
Island School will be participating in the upcoming County of Kaua’i 2012 Mayor’s Age Group Track Meet. The track meet is open to all Kindergarten through 8th grade students. The track meet will be held on Saturday April 28th for grades K-5, and on Sunday April 29, for grades 6-8. Meet times will be announced later. Please understand that this is an allday event. If your child would like to participate, we will be having practices on Wednesdays from 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. Please meet at the Weinberg Gym. Things to bring to practice: • PE type clothing • Water • Running shoes Event forms will be distributed as soon as the County sends them to us. Contact Jen Pomroy if you have any questions.
Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences
Jeremy Harris and Victoria Cowan stroll the “streets of Paris” at the Auction last Saturday.
With the end of Trimester 2, comes our second conference days: March 22 & 23. Please return the signup form sent via email this week. Conferences will be scheduled as forms are received. Classes will
Click on the Calendar tab on our website. be dismissed on Thursday, March 22, at 11:20 for grades 6-12, and at 11:30 for elementary. The buses will leave campus at 11:40 a.m. Lunch will not be served on Thursday. On Friday, conferences begin at 8:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. There are no scheduled classes on Friday. Elementary conferences may be scheduled by signing up outside the respective teachers’ door. For middle and high school, parents should call the Office to schedule their conference.
Luck of the Leprechaun Afternoon Child Care on March 22
Student Government, once again, is offering to entertain your keiki after school on Thursday, March 22, during conferences. Children will enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and a scavenger hunt for the Lucky Pot of Gold. Register online at http:// diamondmindinc.com/island.html; fill out the online Payment form and choose “other” from the list of items. In the space provided, type the word “Luck.” You can also register inperson today and tomorrow in front of the PK classroom. $15 per child; $30 family rate. Contact Liz Hubbard for more information: liz@ischool.org.
Girl Scouts Meeting Canceled on March 22
Due to conferences, there will be no meeting next Thursday.
To contact the publisher of Island School’s Parent Connection, email peggy@ischool.org