Parent
March 21, 2013
Connection
Breaking News
Make Your Mark in the 2012-13 Yearbook
Student recognition ads and business ads are great ways to congratulate your favorite student and support the yearbook at the same time. Deadlines are approaching, so order yours now. Student Recognition Ads - for any grade level - Deadline, April 1 Business Ads - reaching Island School students and their families - Deadline, May 1. Ad Prices: $200 for full page $125 for 1/2 page $75 for 1/4 page $50 for 1/8 page (business card size) To order ads, click here and follow the directions: http://www.jostens.com/apps/shop/ yrbk_ra_catalogs.asp?cid=167156 Be sure you designate that the ad is for Island School on Kaua‘i. If you have any questions, please contact the yearbook staff business manager, Zeb Wichert at zwichert16@ischool.org or call Zeb at (808) 652-5413. To order your yearbook, click here: http://www.jostens.com/apps/shop/ yrbk_catalog.asp?CID=167156&PFID =20121030041534443119&GID=
Consider Hosting an Exchange Student
Hosting a student from another country is a wonderful opportunity for your family. Island School has a long history of having international students attend our high school. They bring with them their enthusiasm and a rich cultural diversity. Sean Magoun has information about a young man from Sweden who is looking
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for a host family. Other hosting opportunities are likely to come up as the next school year approaches. If your family is interested, please contact Sean as soon as possible. Email sean@ischool.org or call 2460233, ext. 241.
of planning and work, the event itself lasted about 7 hours, providing wellneeded funds for our educational operations. Congratulations to Island School!
We Did It!
5 Days of Flying Fun Over Spring Break
Congratulations to everyone who participated in making A Pirate Ball a smashing success. It was an awesome occasion, and we have deep appreciation for the many hands that made it so. From Board members to a host of other volunteers, including members of the Island School staff, cooperation, industry, and creativity were very much in evidence. The costumes and pirate actors added to the evening’s festivities. The remarks by our seniors, Gabe Figueroa and Joy Claypoole were quite moving, introducing the appeal for financial aid. At evening’s end, payments for and distribution of purchases took place, followed by clearing and cleanup that evening, the next day and into this week. It’s a huge job! Accountants, under the direction of Mike Goto, were working all day Sunday, as was a crew of Island School staff, faculty, parents and our Voyager volleyball team. Alan King and Lulu Schilleci were the chairpersons, assisted by 18 committees, from acquisitions to decor and slide-shows. After months
Your keiki are invited to spend Spring Break with Mr. Dean from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Plans include making all kinds of flying machines. Prices are: $125/5 days; $70/5 half days (a.m. or p.m.); $30/per day; $20/per half day. Food is not included; children should bring their own water, snack and lunch, as appropriate. Call the Office to sign up - 246-0233.
Show Sitters Wanted
The art exhibit Griffin & Friends still needs show sitters for two time slots: today, March 21, from 12:30 to 3:00 and tomorrow, Friday, from 12:30 to 3:00. If you can help, email Penny at penny@ischool.org, or Griffin Lord at glord13@ischool.org.
Robotics-McDonalds Fund Raiser
A statewide in-store fund raiser is happening now through Sunday, March 24th at all McDonald’s Restaurants. $1.00 from every Egg McMuffin Sandwich and Egg McMuffin Extra Value Meal sold will benefit the Hawai‘i teams of the 2013 FIRST in Hawai‘i Regional Robotics Competition. Our Kaua’ibots will be traveling to O‘ahu for the competition on April 4-6, 2013.
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