Parent Connection: April 12, 2012

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April 12, 2012

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Na Pua Keiki Receives Five Year Accreditation

Congratulations to Sue Macklin and the Na Pua Keiki staff, assisted by Joan Shaw, who have received a fiveyear term of accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The letter they received stated: “The administration, teaching staff, and families of Na Pua Keiki - Island School are all to be congratulated for earning the mark of quality represented by the NAEYC Accreditation system.”

The Music Department at

We Didn’t Start the FIRE: Island School presents OCCUPY MUSIC A choral concert featuring the

Island School Alaka’i Chorus Island School ‘Opio Chorus Island School Keiki Chorus and the Island School Singers

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 / 7:00 p.m.

Tickets on sale in the Front Office now!

Tuesday’s chorus concert is being filmed by Island School’s video production class and DVDs may be ordered until April 20. Contact Beatrice Allen at allen32@hawaiiantel.net for

Mary Castelanelli On Her Way to Boston Miss Mary, our middle and high school math & science teacher, is running the Boston Marathon next

Monday, April 16! We wish her the best, and await stories of this challenging event. If you’d like to track her, go to http://www.baa.org/.

Her bib number is 9536.

Summer School Registration Going On Now

Island School’s summer offerings have been growing each year. This summer, we have nine exciting classes for students entering PK through grade 12. Take a look at the attached list of courses and see if your son or daughter might be interested. Call the Office to register - 246-0233.

Lunch Changes

Tuesday, April 17: lunch will be Portuguese Bean Soup NOT Chicken Hekka.

April 18th and 19th: entrees have switched places - 18th will be spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce and 19th will be grilled cheese sandwich w/ tomato soup.

Auction Feedback

The Auction Steering Committee is seeking your input in a survey that was emailed to all families this week via RenWeb. Please take a couple of minutes and fill it out; it will help to plan next year’s event. Just click on this link. www.surveymonkey.com/s/ PTMMVNM. Mahalo.

May Day Lu‘au Tickets

Our May Day Lu‘au in the Main Hall follows the May Day performance. Lu‘au tickets are available for sale at $10 per person. The menu includes: kalua pork, chicken long rice, rice, macaroni salad, lomi salmon and rice pudding. Deadline

Click on the Calendar tab on our website. to purchase is April 25. To reserve your tickets go to the following link: http://diamondmindinc.com/island. html. Scroll down to the last line in “Payments,” fill in the ticket amount and specify LUAU in the box. Contact Alice for more information: alice@ischool.org.

We’re also looking for sturdy tropical flowers, ti of all colors, monsterra leaves, fern, etc. Drop off is Thursday, May 3, between 7 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Logo Store Spring Sale

Now through April 30. Sale prices apply to in-stock items only. If you have any questions, please see or email Alice at alice@ ischool.org. Prices do not apply on special orders.

All In-Stock T-Shirts (Youth XS Adult XL) - $8 each Hoodies & Sweaters - $18 each (Originally priced $25), limited sizes only Long Sleeve Tees (One design only; Youth S - Adult XL) - $13 each

Things Brewing With Booster Club

Members - be on the alert for 2 important emails coming your way.

Family Work Day Coming Up - Saturday, April 21

Don’t forget - in honor of Arbor Day, there will be an Island School Family Workday from 8:00 - noon. Plan on bringing shovels, trowels, wheel barrows, gardening gloves & tools and your entire family. There are jobs for everyone. Lunch will be provided.

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

I.S. Chronicles Ms. Jackie took her seventh grade homeroom girls to the Kaua‘i Humane Society to do some community service.

At left is Bailey Lum, with a new friend!

beautiful mural that is on display outside their classroom.

ART – Congratulations to the award winners in the Kaua‘i Museum’s 33rd Annual High School Art Festival. Griffin Lord, ‘13, won first place in the threedimensional division for her glass sculpture. Lauren Claypoole, ‘12, was awarded third place for her ceramic

CLUBS – Elementary students began their Wednesday Clubs this week. Clubs meet from 1:50-2:40 every Wednesday for four weeks. Offerings this trimester are: Drawing & Painting, Outdoor Games, Things That Float, French, Legos, Board & Card Games, Gardening, Hula, and Cooking. Ask your keiki which Club they have joined.

SPIRIT WEEK – HS Student Government has declared next week to be Spirit Week for HS and MS. Elementary will join in on Wednesday & Thursday.

• Monday-Pajama Day • Tuesday-Hippie Day • Wednesday-Animal Day (K-5 also) • Thursday-Black & White Day (K-5 also) • Friday-Camouflage Day Students choosing to dress up are expected to dress within Island School dress code rules. Those not participating must wear I.S. logowear as usual. Spirit week will culminate in a Pep Rally for all students on Friday, April 20, at 2:00 p.m. in the Wilcox Gym. SECOND GRADE – Students were asked by their art teacher, Penny Nichols, to imagine what might go on at Island School at night, when it’s dark and everyone is gone. They put their thoughts on a shared canvas in the style of Vincent Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night.” The result is a

SENIOR UPDATE – Emeline Wu was accepted at Stanford University in Stanford, CA and University of California, Berkeley. Lauren Claypoole was accepted at Williams College in Williamstown, MA, Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, and Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California. Lasie Eto has been accepted at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA. Jesse Simpson has been accepted at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA. Garrett Beyer has been accepted at University of San Diego in San Diego, CA. Congratulations!

STUDENT COUNCIL – Elementary Student Council started the Pennies for Patients fundraiser this week. For three weeks they will be collecting change to help children with leukemia and other cancers. Jars have been distributed in classrooms for this purpose.

sculpture. (See photos above) Serena Wong, ‘12, won an honorable mention for her ceramic mask and Austin Taylor, 12, and Noah Leggett, 12, received honorable mentions in photography.

In addition to the five award winners, the following high school students have artwork displayed in this exceptional island-wide exhibit: Ninth grade: Amber Hopkins, Madison Moore, Adam Sclafani, Kelly Sweeney; tenth grade: Kaimana Carney, Hailey Lord, Alyssa Medd, Teak Owen, Mike Tabieh; eleventh grade: Braden Beck, Matthew Cowden, Kimberly McDonough; twelfth grade: Sierra McEvoy, Ryan Perez. The Kaua‘i Museum is located on Rice Street in Lihu‘e. They are open Monday-Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The exhibit runs through April 27.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE TOMORROW – Spanish Club is hosting a spring dance, “Baile de Primavera,” tomorrow, Friday, April 13, in the Main Hall, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Those attending have turned in permission forms and the $10 cover charge per attendee, and are expected to follow the rules detailed therein. For more information, contact Spanish Club advisor, Sra. Contrades at robbi@ischool.org.

SPELLING – On March 24, at 7 p.m. on PBS Hawai‘i, the 2012 Hawai‘i State Spelling Bee was televised. There were 14 competitors from around the state. Eighth grade student, Emily Threlkeld, not only represented Island School, but also the island of Kaua‘i (as she had won at the district level).

She did not win, but it was quite an honor to be among 14 contestants representing our state at that level of competition. It was a great experience for Emily and she can be proud of this accomplishment. Many thanks to Ms. Hampton-Eng for working with Emily in preparation.

Fifth graders took an exciting trip to Hawai‘i Island. Details next week.

Parent Page Mahalo to Parent Association

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♥ ♥ ♥ the Errico Family for a donation to the 5th grade.

Officers for 2012-2013

Co-President: Leah Edwards Secretary: Monica King Room Parent Coordinator: Amy Sherrer Hospitality Coordinators: Keana Oliveira, Kori King The PA is still looking for someone to share the President’s position with Leah, a person to take on the position of Treasurer, as well as a vice-president to work with the Co-Presidents. Please contact Donna King or Charlene Steuri to find out more about these exciting opportunities. charlenesteuri@hawaii.rr.com or donna.king@outrigger.com.

Room Parent Positions Open

Those interested please contact Monica King.

All grades are needed. amking@hawaii.rr.com

Vitamix Machines Wanted to Borrow

For use on April 18, for April’s Teachers’ Appreciation Day event. Contact Charlene at 635-7377.

Classified Ads 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA FOR SALE: This is a really nice car! Burgundy color, 4-door sedan. V-6.

Fewer than 14,000 miles. Garaged since new. Excellent mechanical condition. Plush interior. Two small dings: one on front fender, one on back bumper. Very minor scratches. Well maintained.

Cold AC, MP3, power seat, windows, etc. $12,000.

(Kelley Blue Book = $13,027) Email peggy@ischool. org or call Willy at 808-822-3349.

WANTED TO RENT: The Randolph-Flagg family is looking for a nice place to rent. Three humans, one elderly dog, and one middle-aged cat are looking for a 2-3 bedroom, $2,000 or less per month. Please call 332-5667 or email randolflagg@ gmail.com.

CLASSIC HARDWOOD CHINA CABINET FOR SALE: Great condition. Has four glass doors and glass shelves and with lighting, three cupboards beneath with silverware drawer. Sale includes matching sideboard buffet cabinet with damage in the corner. $1000. Call Peggy at 808-639-7953 or email for a photo - peggy@ischool.org.

BRAIN GYM® WORKSHOP FOR TEENS: April 21, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Location: ‘The Green Center’ in Kapa‘a. Course includes Brain Gym® exercises,

♥ ♥ ♥ Alexander & Baldwin Foundation, American Savings Bank, David & Lisa Breen, Robbi-Lynn Contrades, Denise Kaufman, Walter & Marcia Kortschak, Jay & Marie Manzano, Marlo Merano & Tamara Jefferies, Rakudo Taiko Ensemble, and Bill & Cynthia Wickersham for donations to Annual Giving.

♥ ♥ ♥ the Estate of Thomas S. Wilkerson for contributions of office and classroom supplies, props, costumes and scientific artifacts. ♥ ♥ ♥ Katy Grainger for gifts to the 2nd grade and 5th grade. ♥ ♥ ♥ Jeff Rahill for a donation to the photography department. ♥ ♥ ♥ the Morrison-Fogel Family for gifts to the elementary. ♥ ♥ ♥ The Kaua‘i Monk Seal Watch Program for a contribution to the LRC. ♥ ♥ ♥ Matson Navigaton Co. for giving two containers to Island School and to Kaua‘i Commercial Co. for transporting the containers to campus. ♥ ♥ ♥ KEDB, Matson Navigation Co. and Roy Flacco, for donations to the Kauaibots. ♥ ♥ ♥ Steve Soltysik, who came in during spring break with his sewing machine to sew the hems on the large canvas mural that the second grade created. ♥ ♥ ♥ attorney Michael Ratcliffe for sharing his expertise with the Class of 2012 about reaching the age of majority. mini-lecture on anatomy, neurology, and physiology, Dominant Profile and Muscle Check. Call or email Noreen 823-0619 or montessorihale@gmail. com for directions and information. Fee: $20. Get ready for SAT and final exams. Learning Through Movement – Tools for Success. Presented by Noreen Dougherty.

EARTH DAY REEF CLEAN-UP: Kaua‘i Down Under Scuba is donating the use of SCUBA gear to certified divers on Saturday, April 21, for a reef clean-up at Koloa Landing. Contact Scott Bacon at 808.4820683 to sign up or email scottbacon@kauaicoral. com. Joe Corbo has more information also.

CAR KEYS LOST: A set of car keys, last seen on a table in the 1st grade classroom. They are on a multi-colored kimono keychain with a Honda and Lexus key. Please call the Office at 808-246-0233 with any information. Mahalo.

College Bound Seniors To date, 100% of our seniors have been accepted to college: 96% to 4 year institutions; 4% to 2 year institutions. 102 acceptance letters from 62 different colleges and universities have been received.

Azusa Pacific University Biola University Bowdoin College California Lutheran University (2) Capernwray Bible School Carleton College (2) Chaminade University (2) Claremont McKenna College Colorado State University (2) Columbia College of Chicago Concordia University, Irvine (2) Condordia University, Portland Cornish College of the Arts Dartmouth College (2) Hawai‘i Pacific University (2) Lewis & Clark College (3) Linfield College ( 4) Loyola Marymount University Massachusetts Institute of Technology New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology Occidental College Orange Coast College Oregon State University Pacific Lutheran University (2) Pacific University (2) Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Quest University San Francisco Art Institute Santa Clara University Savannah School of Art & Design

School of the Art Institute of Chicago Seattle University (2) Sonoma State University Stanford University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of Colorado, Boulder (2) University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (12) University of LaVerne University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Minnesota University of North Texas University of Oregon University of Portland (3) University of Puget Sound (4) University of Redlands (3) University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of the Pacific University of Wisconsin, Madison Washington State University (3) Washington University in St. Louis Wellesley College Western Washington University Whittier College (2) Whitworth University Willamette University (3) Williams College

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