Parent Connection: March 22, 2012

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March 22, 2012

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Summer HS Math Program

PROMYS (Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists) is a six-week residential program for high school students at Boston University. The goals of the program are: To provide an environment for young people that will arouse their curiosity and encourage a deep personal involvement with the creative elements in mathematics; To foster interaction between the PROMYS community and the larger community of research mathematicians and scientists currently working in academia and industry; To encourage habits of thought that lead to scientific independence and creativity. Cost per student is $2,700. Financial aid is available. Applications are online at www.promys.org and are accepted until May 15. Approximately 75 spaces are available.

No Driving With Your Cell Phone

It’s the law! Even on campus. Plus, we want to avoid accidents on campus. We’ve been noticing more and more that people are driving while holding their phones. Please remember to use your hands-free devices, or wait until you are parked. Mahalo.

Worm Farm Restarted

Mike Goto announced enthusiastically that we will reinstate the worm farm.

Students are being guided to separate their organic lunch waste into a designated container marked “Worm

Food.” The worms happily digest their worm food and convert it into wonderful soil for our gardens. The worm farm is conveniently located outside the kitchen.

Island School Summer Program

Four summer classes are being offered by Island School thus far and are now registering students in the Office: Leap into the Arctic (with Sue Macklin) Grades: entering PreK (ages 3 & 4) Time: 8 a.m. - Noon Dates: June 18 - July 6 (no school on July 4th) Cost: $425 Summer Science/English (with Shantelle Manibog) Grades: entering grades K to 2 Time: 8 a.m. - Noon Dates: June 18 - July 13 (no school on July 4th) Cost: $550 Summer Science Fun (with Cristy Peeren) Grades: entering grades 1 to 3 Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Dates: June 18 - June 29 Cost: $250 Literacy Clinic (with Elizabeth Scammahorn) Grades: entering grades 3 to 6 Time: 8 a.m. - Noon Dates: June 18 - July 12 (no school on July 4th or Fridays) Cost: $600

Spring Choral Concert April 17 at KCC PAC

The music department is happy to announce its spring choral concert, “We Didn’t Start the Fire: Occupy Mu-

Click on the Calendar tab on our website. sic.” The 104 members of the Island School Chorus will perform together and also individually as members of the various choral ensembles - Island School Keiki Chorus, Island School ‘Opio Chorus, Island School Alaka‘i Chorus and the Island School Singers. The program explores the way in which music is used to express strong emotions, and the power of music to inspire growth and change. Students

share songs of various genres and styles from a range of time periods that express joy, sadness, anger, love, humor and pain. Tickets go on sale this week in the front Office.

Host a Student from Sweden Next Year

CCI (Center for Cultural Interchange) has sent us a request to host a student who would enroll as a senior at Island School. His name is Jakob, and he loves sailing, skiing, wind surfing and outdoor activities. His English speaking skills are very good. For more information, please contact Sean Magoun, sean@ischool.org, or 246-0233.

Good Luck Kauaibots!

Watch this space for news of the FIRST Robotics competition, which is happening this weekend at the Stan Sheriff Center on O‘ahu.

To contact the publisher of Island School’s Parent Connection, email peggy@ischool.org

I.S. Chronicles

HAWAIIAN STUDIES – The Island School halau, Na Pua o Kamaile, and two other halau, will be performing at KCC this Saturday at a fund raising event for the island’s Kupuna program. Ten first graders were also selected to perform the opening chant, Hiki Mai: Jayda Kurz, Paige Sanacora, Kyle Rapozo, Kala Edwards, Liko Edwards, Eve Parker, Sienna Temme, Mackenna Tamanaha, Mikaela Stedman, and Julia Schilleci. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the show begins at 7 p.m. Besides our performers, the event features entertainers Walt Keale, Garret Santos and Darryl Gonsalves. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For more information, call 246-8899, or contact Kumu Kauka at sabra@ischool.org.

of California, Davis in Davis, CA. Noah Leggett was accepted at University of North Texas in Denton, TX. Lily Mindel has been accepted at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO.

Our four elementary Spelling Bee Finalists: 4th graders - Jackson Gamby and Rachel Dressler; 5th graders Andrew King and Soleil Errico

SCUBA – Last week five middle and high school SCUBA Club members attended a special course on reef ecology. They are: Sarah James, ‘12, Ava Zebzda, ‘13, and 8th graders Gianna D’Annibale, Josh Miller and Na Pua o Kamaile performed at Trifest last Eli Leech-Kritchman. They completed weekend. the PADI coral reef specialty course given paintings: Blue Moon, Da Kine Sunset,

by I.S. parent and alumnus, Howatt King.

Tree of Seasons and Colors of the Wind.

Once they pass a short knowledge review, They were popular items at the auction they will have earned their PADI Coral and each fetched a good price!

Reef conservation specialty certificate.

On a trip to Lydgate Beach Park, they PRE-ALGEBRA – Susie Massaro’s saw first hand non-point source (NPS) students ended the trimester with an pollution of the park due to our recent interesting project to culminate their severe weather that resulted in heavy study of proportions, scale drawings, flooding as well as a spill from the Wailua scale and scale factors, conversions of Wastewater Treatment Facility. This type measurements and ratios. They were of pollution is detrimental to our islands’ given outside measurements and the coral reefs as well as the ecosystem. scale, and asked to design and create a They attended a second presentation scaled drawing of either a living room on reef monitoring by Scott Bacon of and kitchen, or a bedroom and lanai.

Reef Check (www.reefcheckorg) On Friday morning, they met with Heather DRAMA – Ed Eaton announced the cast George from the Reef Environmental of the middle school drama production, Education Foundation (REEF) a marine A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The conservation organization. They learned show will run May 18 & 19. In addition about the roving diver method that allows to their acting roles, students have been volunteer SCUBA divers and snorkelers assigned technical responsibilities: stage to collect and report information on managing, costumes, lighting, sound, etc. marine fish populations. The data Student Volunteer Coordinators will soon are collected using a fun and easy be contacting parents about our volunteer standardized method, and are housed in opportunities. a publicly-accessible database on REEF’s Website. (www.reef.org) The SCUBA dive scheduled for afterwords was canceled due to water conditions and subsequently has been postponed to a soon-to-be announced date, when Howatt and Joe Corbo will supervise as students practice many of the skills they learned last week.

SENIOR UPDATE – Garrett Beyer has been accepted at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. Lauren Claypoole was accepted at Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA and also received a generous four year scholarship as part of her acceptance to Washington University in St. Louis, MO. They have invited her to fly to St. Louis at their expense. Jayke Manzano was accepted to University

SIXTH GRADE – Students worked in groups in their homeroom class to create acrylic paintings for the auction. Each painting consisted of four separate canvas panels that, when placed together, create one picture. Students researched designs online and then decided which ones to use. A plate was attached to the back of each panel naming their work of art and the student artists. Students named their

SPELLING – Congratulations to Rachel Dressler who came out on top at this year’s elementary spelling bee. All four finalists worked very hard and should be proud of the dedication they demonstrated at this event: Rachel, Soleil Errico, Jackson Gamby and Andrew King.

The Class of 2012 tried on their caps and gowns this week for a photo op. Above: Bree Martin, Jesse Simpson & Serena Wong show off their (empty) diploma holders.

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Parent Association Are You Signed Up for eScrip?

This has got to be the easiest way to raise funds for Island School. Be sure you’ve renewed your membership since last year.

• Go to escrip.com • Click on “YES RENEW!” • Enter either your phone number, email, or Club Card number OR SIGN UP Your participation can mean hundreds of dollars for Island School.

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The more cards you register, the more we can make.

Classified Ads SPRING BREAK ART PROGRAM: “ten thousand hands,” at Waipouli Plaza, Kapa‘a, is now accepting registration for children 6 years and up for the Spring Break Program, April 2-6! Register early! Enrollment is limited! 8:00am to 4:00pm. All day program featuring a variety of art projects! A fun & imaginative creative process, small groups specializing in individualized learning experience in a safe environment! During the week, we will be focusing on the history of Kaua‘i’s Plantation Houses and using pastels and/or watercolors, the children will create beautiful works of art to be exhibited at Java Kai in Kapa‘a! Please bring own nutritious snacks, lunch, juice/water! When weather permits, we will all walk to Baby Beach for fun & exercise. Bring swimwear & towel. Price includes all art materials. $125.00 per child, for the week. To register, please complete the form attached to this week’s PC & mail with payment to the address on the form. Call Mary Nakamura for more information at 652-2260 or email: marysnakamura@yahoo.com.

SUPPORT POP WARNER: Kaua‘i Pop Warner is collecting advertisers for their annual program booklet. This is Pop Warner Football’s main fund raiser of the year.

They will publish your ad in their program, which celebrates their 50th anniversary. To place an ad, email Liane Corpuz at corpuzr019@hawaiirr.com, for instructions, or see Kehau Kaiwi (our Wailua bus driver) for a form.

Mahalo to

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♥ ♥ ♥ Kathy Richardson for her donation of worms to get the worm farm restarted. ♥ ♥ ♥ the Office Staff, especially Daryl Edwards, Alice Pajela, Melissa Riopta and Mike Goto for their help with all of the follow-up from the auction. ♥ ♥ ♥ Katherine Cline for donating some la‘amia gourds to Hawaiian Studies. They will be used by the 4th grade to make ‘uli‘uli, or gourd rattles, for the May Day Festival, May 4th. ♥ ♥ ♥ the Hunt family and to Denise Tripoli for their donations to the LRC. ♥ ♥ ♥ Melissa Riopta for sewing curtains for Palena‘ole Hall.

FOR SALE: PING PONG TABLE:$100.00 In good shape, folds for easy storage and transportation. email:randolflagg@gmail.com.

WANTED FOR ART PROJECTS: The art department is collecting yarn for its many weavers. Any type or color of yarn or weaveable fiber will do. Also, they are still collecting empty wipes containers, which they use to keep their yarn tangle-free. Parmesan cheese shakers also work well and would be appreciated.

NA `ĀINA KAI KEIKI DAY: Join us in the Children’s Garden on the last Saturday of each month (March 31) 9am-12pm. $10 per person. By reservation only. Call 828-0525.

FREE THEATRE FOR KEIKI: Purple Striped Honu Theatre for Kids presents The Caterpillar Play, written

by Laurel Petterson McGraw, and The Sleeping Giant written by Joy Jobson. Saturday, March 31, Hanalei Neighborhood Center. 12:00 noon. Admission is Free!

CHEER CAMP: Rachelle Alayvilla will be offering her popular Cheer Camp during Spring Break, Mon- Fri, April 2 - 6, from 8am- 12pm.

The cost is $115. Parents interested in signing up their child should contact the Office.

SEEDS WANTED: The 4th graders needs a lot more aliʻi poe seeds for May Day implements. Please bring them by the Frear Center.

See photo at right.

Students Team With NOAA in Debris Study You might recall the Island School birthday community service project undertaken by our junior class, organized by their advisor, Kate Mink and Steve Soltysik. As part of a grant by Bishop Museum, their task was to clean a small portion of the coast on the windward side of Nawiliwili Harbor. In boats provided by Nathaniel Evslin, Sea Scouts, Kaiola Canoe Club and Walt Designs, these students were transported to this isolated spot where they collected and removed all debris which had washed ashore. The debris was taken back to school and has been stored here since early February.

This week, Mr. Sweitzer’s 8th & 9th grade students have been making an inventory of some of this debris. Through this process, they are providing valuable scientific data that will be used by NOAA in their marine data system.

They are also learning valuable scientific skills, including: • how to identify different types of plastic; • how to identify fish netting and what it is made of; • how to use of the metric system to measure the marine debris; • different methods of recycling of plastic material and options for material that cannot be recycled; • how to sort, count, and enter data into the Statewide NOAA Marine Data System.

Working in teams, students have been sorting the marine debris and recycling as much as possible. They are understanding the impact that marine debris has on marine life and ways they can make improvements at home, at school and in their community.

The project will continue as new debris is collected and studied to determine the effect of the Japan tsunami on the coast.

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