Parent
April 10, 2014
Connection
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down to the last line in “payments” and specify “LUAU” in the box. The menu includes kalua pork, chicken long rice, steamed rice, lomi salmon, macaroni salad and rice pudding. Catering will be done by Keoki’s of Lihu‘e. Tickets will be sold through May 2. Please email Alice (alice@ischool.org) or call 246-0233 if you have any questions. Mahalo!
Spring Chorus Concert
A tribute to the tunes and traditions of Broadway Wednesday, April 23 — 6:30 p.m.
Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center Adults $10 / Students grades 4-12 $5 / Children grades 3 and under free Tickets available at the Island School Office beginning April 14 and at the KCC box office on April 23 as space permits.
High School Prom May 17: Purchase Tickets Before Prices Go Up Saturday
The event, “007,” will be held at the Grand Hyatt Resort and Spa, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. The Prom Contract is on page 5 and contains detailed information regarding attire, guests, check-in, security and safety, types of dancing permitted and behavioral expectations. Parents are asked to read this form carefully, initial and sign it. Tickets are $65 before April 12, and increase in price each week until the deadline on May 9, when they will be $85. Please contact Liz Hubbard (liz@ischool.org) if you have any questions.
May Day Lu‘au Tickets on Sale Starting Monday
Tickets are $15 — sorry no keiki discount — and are available for purchase in the Office or online by going to http:// diamondmindinc.com/island.html. Scroll
Missing School: A Message from Administration
Taking your child out of school causes students to miss important learning that cannot always be replaced. This can cause students to get seriously behind in their classes and can be overwhelming. When emergencies arise, it can become necessary for your child(ren) to miss school for an extended period of time. While disruptive for families, these situations can’t be avoided. On the other hand, arranging trips and visits when school is in session should be avoided. Scheduled breaks and long weekends occur throughout the year and are positioned to give families regular opportunities for vacations. We encourage parents to take advantage of these, rather than causing their child to miss class. Doing so will maximize your child(ren)’s learning experience at Island School. When an extended absence is unavoidable, there is a procedure in place to help students and teachers deal with this in the best way possible. Should this occur, please fill out the Notice of Extended Absence form (see page 7) and return it to the Office as far in advance as possible so arrangements can be made.
Rock-A-Thon Fundraiser Rescheduled: May 23-24
The new date and time for the Rock-AThon in the Main Hall is Friday, May 23, 8 p.m. to Saturday, May 24, 8 p.m. The sophomore class is looking for chaperones, rocking chairs and monetary
Click Here for important dates donations. Funds will go toward the sophomore class gift. Their goal is to provide a full scholarship by the time they graduate. Interested donors can contact Sophomore Class President Brianna Griep (bgriep16@ischool.org) and Adviser David Reynolds (david@ ischool.org).
Voyager Athletes Make KIF Winter Sports All-Star Team
Congratulations to swim team members Quinn Hannah-White ‘14, James Papa ‘15, and Pualei Pratt ‘17; boys soccer team members Kellan Wortmann ‘14, and Emanuel Zafirides ‘14; and girls soccer team members Brianna Griep ‘16, and Madison Moore ‘15, for making the KIF All-Star Team. Madison was also awarded Girls Player of the Year — a first for Island School. Girls soccer head coach Colby Ayonon ‘00, was Coach of the Year.
The entire Kaua‘ibots team with NASA representative Mark Leon (left, blue jacket) after the first day of competition.
Kaua‘ibots Return with Creativity Award
The Kaua‘ibots walked away from this year’s FIRST Robotics Regional Competition in O‘ahu with the Creativity Award and great experiences. The scouting team was influential and gave Kaua‘ibots an advantage for going into each match. Above all else, everyone gained the experience of working under pressure and maintaining a professional attitude about it.
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