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April 15, 2013
Connection
Breaking News
Ha’ena I Ka Ehu Kai!
Ha‘ena - where the ocean spray covers the coastline. This year’s May Day celebrates the beauty and legends of Haena on Kaua‘i’s north shore. All are invited to the approximately 90 minute show beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 3, in the Wilcox Gymnasium. Every class from PK-8 and 12, is preparing a special performance that celebrates the Hawaiian culture. Members from the high school and middle school will perform in the May Day band with professional musicians. Immediately following the show is our lu‘au lunch, catered by Keoki’s of Lihu‘e. Tomorrow is the last day to purchase tickets for lunch. There is no admission charge for the May Day program. Hope to see you all there.
May Day Foliage Wanted
We will be needing lots of tropical flowers, foliage, ti plants, etc. to decorate our large stage in the Wilcox Gym. Please deliver by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2. Parents are welcome to help decorate the gym on Thursday afternoon, May 2, at 3:00 p.m.
No School Lunch on May Day Buses Depart at 12:30 p.m.
School is officially dismissed right after our May Day program, which will be between 11:00-12:00. The bus will depart Island School at 12:30 p.m. No school lunch will be served. However, the luau begins at 11:00 am immediately following the May Day program. Tickets should be purchased if students want to eat before boarding the bus. Please make arrangements to
meet the bus at the designated drop off points for your student.
May Day DVD Orders
This year, our enterprising Video Production students, with Mr. Evslin at the helm, are filming our May Day program. DVDs are $20 each, and proceeds will go toward more equipment for this class, which will continue to expand next year. http:// diamondmindinc.com/island.html. Scroll down to the last line in ‘payments’ and specify ‘MAY DAY DVD’ in the box. Orders must be in by May 6th.
Booster Club Lei Fundraiser Help Needed
Booster members (and anyone else who would like to contribute or help) are needed to make fresh flower lei for the Booster Club to be sold at our lei stand on May Day (May 3rd). Volunteers are also needed to work the lei stand at 8 a.m. for about an hour. If you can donate lei or work the lei booth please contact Kymry Perez at 635-1490 or email Kymry@ Kymry.com.
After Auction Silent Auction!
Friday, May 3, on the lanai in front of Joan’s office, immediately following May Day program. Artwork, jewelry, toys, aloha wear, gift certificates, housewares and more! Bidding closes at 12:30 p.m.
It Might Be in the Lost & Found
Please check the bin outside of Joan’s office for sweatshirts, shoes, water bottles - lots of very nice things. AND, the front Office has a box of prescription glasses, a wallet & an iPod, cellphones, and other valuables that belong to somebody. Could they be yours?
Click HERE for important dates Chorus DVDs
DVDs from last week’s spring concert can be picked up at the front Office. If you ordered one, please make arrangements to pick it up as soon as possible. Mahalo.
KCC Bypass Road to Close Evenings & Sundays
Kaua‘i Community College will be closing the Kilohana/Chinese Gazebo bypass road to vehicular traffic beginning, Wed., May 1, at 10 p.m. Thereafter, the college will open and close the gate on a scheduled basis, Monday through Sunday, regardless of holidays and/or school breaks. Vehicular use of the bypass road between the east gate, at the Kilohana and KCC property line boundary, and the west gate, near the college’s Chinese gazebo will be restricted to these hours: Mon.– Sat. Open 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. Closed 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. Sundays Closed all day The college is concerned with recent security issues late at night on their campus. The Puhi Rd. access to Island School is not affected. We support their efforts and ask for everyone’s cooperation and understanding.
Juniors Encouraged to Apply The Gannon Loomis Memorial Scholarship will recognize a current Island School junior who excels in science, math and the performing arts, with a special emphasis on music. One $10,000 or two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded and applied to the winner’s senior year tuition at Island School. An application is attached to this week’s PC. Deadline is May 24.
To contact the publisher of Island School’s Parent Connection, email peggy@ischool.org