Parent Connection: April 26, 2012

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April 26, 2012

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Breaking News

Lu‘au Ticket Deadline is Tomorrow!

$10 per person., Menu: kalua pork, rice, macaroni salad, lomi salmon, poi and rice pudding. Catering by: Lanakila Pacific and Hanalei Poi. Lu‘au will be served in the Main Hall, immediately after the May Day program.

Please email Alice (alice@ischool.org) if you have any questions.

Tropical Foliage & Blossoms Wanted

Ti of all colors, Monstera leaves, fern, ginger and heleconia are needed to decorate for May Day. Also, blossoms for the Booster Club Lei Booth are needed. Drop off at the Wilcox Gym is Thursday, May 3, between 7 a.m. & 2 p.m. Join the faculty and staff in decorating the gym and stage for May Day at 3 p.m. on Thursday.

May Day Dismissal & Bus Schedule

Students are dismissed at the conclusion of our program. This should be at about 11:00 a.m. Regular school lunches will not be served on May Day. Students who have purchased Lu‘au tickets will eat beginning at 11:15. The buses will leave campus at 12:30 p.m.

Bus riders who are not going to the Lu‘au should bring a home lunch.

Do Drop Inn Open After May Day

If your child will be going to the Lu‘au after May Day, he or she should meet Mr. Dean at the Weinberg Gym when finished. Otherwise, the Do Drop Inn will meet Mr. Dean immediately after the program at the regular spot (bench by

Keiki bathrooms) and please provide a home lunch. Pick up from Do Drop Inn is no later than 5:15 p.m. as usual.

Order Your May Day Video

Once again, Hawaiian Creative Video is filming our upcoming May Day program. The order form for purchasing the $25 DVD is attached to this week’s Parent Connection. They are also available in the Office.

Blue & Gold Award Nominations

Booster members and coaches are reminded to make their nominations for the annual Blue and Gold Award.

This award is given to the KIF athlete that has special enthusiasm, charisma, pride and determination.

Nominations are due by Sat. April 28.

Senior Projects

The Class of 2012 will present their Senior Projects on Saturday, April 28, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in various rooms around campus. Everyone is welcome to hear our impressive seniors talk about subjects they have spent a year researching. They have chosen topics that range from music to physics to social issues to ocean safety to political reform to health. A schedule of their presentations is attached to this week’s PC. We encourage juniors and their parents, especially, to attend, as they will be presenting their projects at this time next year.

Family Work Day

It was wonderful to see the

Click on the Calendar tab on our website. industry and enthusiasm demonstrated on Saturday by those who participated in the Island School Earth Day Family Workday. Trees were toppled, weeds whacked, gardens refreshed, ti trimmed and planted, a mural completed, doors painted, etc. A nice mix of Island School folks were joined with representatives from the various groups that rent our facilities: Kaua‘i Chorale, Rakudo Taiko Ensemble and Hawai‘i Children’s Theatre.

Jump Rope & Hoops for

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Third graders had their event during PE this week, prior to leaving for O‘ahu. All other elementary classes are jumping and hooping today. Students may continue to seek contributions for the American Heart Association. Collection packets are due May 9th! Thanks for your support!

Mayor’s Youth Track Meet

Notices have been sent home to track team members for this weekend’s event. Elementary athletes meet at Vidinha Stadium at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and Middle School meets at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Come cheer 2012 Post-Auction

MAY DAY SALE!

featuring one-of-a-kind items at bargain prices

Friday, May 4, 2012

Administration Lanai Bidding opens immediately following the May Day Program

ALL BIDDING CLOSES @ 12:30 PM *This event is restricted to ages 18+

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

I.S. Chronicles interconnectedness of students’ personal journeys. Over fifty students in sixth through twelfth grades worked on the project.

The woven wall hanging will be dismantled in June so students can take their individual “time lines” home.

Marine Voyagers at the reef clean-up at Koloa Landing.

MARINE VOYAGERS – Several Island School students and faculty members participated as Marine Voyagers in last Saturday’s Earth Day reef clean up at Koloa Landing. 8th graders Gianna D’Annibale, Kai Anderson, Eli Leech-Kritchman and Josh Miller, represented Island School along with teachers Joe Corbo and Mary Castellenelli. There was a total of 30 volunteers who had a great time working hard to help preserve the reef.

The divers were joined by green sea turtles and a multitude of tropical fish.

ART – Last month middle school and high school art students used personal imagery to create “symbolic time lines,” representing major events in their lives.

These sequential time lines were each 2” x 50” and were developed using a variety of media. When finished they were woven together into a single large wall hanging to represent the

THIRD GRADE – The class went on a bike ride along the bike Third graders rode the bike path last week. path. Fourteen parents accompanied the class as they Ernie. In terms of outcomes April Oo, rode from the Kapa‘a pool to the end of ‘13, Margo Latif, ‘14, Kalena Wong, the paved bike path and back, about 7 ‘14, Garrett Beyer and Ryan Perez, miles. The trip began with instructions 12, all advanced to the semi-finals of in bike safety and bike path etiquette. their events in the KIF State Qualifying All 20 students had helmets on. Along Tournament held at Kiahuna Tennis the way stops were made for lessons in Club last Thursday and Friday. Ryan the history of the surrounding areas so won the Boys Singles Championship that connections could be made to their and will be competing in the HSSAA May Day song, which is about bike State Tennis Championships held riding on the path when it was an old on O‘ahu May 3rd through 5th. cane haul road.

Congratulations on a terrific season!

SENIOR UPDATE – Ryan Perez was accepted at Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR. Garrett Beyer is the recipient of a $3000 HMSA Kaimana Awards Scholarship. Criteria was based on academic and athletic excellence and community service. We announced Lauren Claypoole as a winner of this award two weeks ago!

Proud art students with wall hanging, l-r: Makoa Pratt (7th), Ryan Kobayashi (wearing his Museum ribbon!), Makenna Olson and Amanda Nguyen (all 8th grade).

KIF TENNIS – The Voyagers recently completed another very successful season in KIF Tennis. Their success was evident in a number of ways: the team exhibited a high level of spirit and enthusiasm in their demeanor on and off the court; the players were focused and energetic both in practice and match play; and they demonstrated a high level of sportsmanship.

“Not once did I see anyone give up during a match--and that is something we can all be proud of,” said Coach

2nd graders at the Wet Cave in Haena.

SECOND GRADE – The class had a wonderful four day field trip to Camp Nau‘e on the North Shore. They visited Waipa Foundation where they learned all about making poi. They helped to clean the kalo and pulled weeds from the lo‘i (taro patch). They went to Ka Ulu O Laka Heiau and Limahuli Gardens on the second day.

On the third day some children hiked to Hanakapiai, while others stayed at Camp Naue and searched for shells on the beach. They even had a disco party on Saturday night. It was an incredible weekend!

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT – Last Friday’s Pep Rally generated lots of cheers and school spirit as our Volleyball, Golf, Tennis, Track & Field, and Kaua‘ibot teams were honored.

Students dressed in camouflage for “Camo Day” packed the Wilcox Gymnasium. All grade levels joined in the fun. Hula Hoop and Hip Hop routines from elementary students, a middle school Army Crawl Push-up contest, and a special guest appearance by Thunder Chicken, were special highlights. Congratulations to Danielle Caminos , ‘13, and Marcus Punua, ‘13, who chaired the Student Government Pep Rally Committee.

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THIRD GRADE – The class is enjoying a three-day trip to O‘ahu this week. They will visit many exciting places including: Bishop Museum, the Honolulu Zoo, the Honolulu Art Academy and the Children’s Discovery Museum.

They also will get to ice skate, go to the Wet & Wild Water Park and the American Box Car Track. They will spend one night at the Marriott and one night at the Waikiki Aquarium. Watch this space for highlights of their trip.

DRAMA – Middle School drama students are busy rehearsing, costuming, making sets and designing lights & sound for their production, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The curtain goes up for a two-night run, Friday & Saturday, May 18 & 19. Admission is free.

Eighth grader Sterling Bird works on costumes for A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

IN MEMORIAM – Some of you may remember former student, Andrew “Skinny” Einck, class of 2011, who was in a tragic car accident in 2008, which left him paralyzed from the waist down.

He moved to the Mainland, where he continued with school while getting therapy. Sadly, Andrew with friends at our Andrew passed away peacefully Prom, 2010 in his sleep, early in March, at the age of 19. A celebration of his life will be held at Joe’s on The Green, this Saturday April 28, at 3 p.m., with a traditional paddle-out at PK’s. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted by the friends of Andrew Einck Fund to support Shriners Hospital, in care of First Hawaiian Bank, Koloa, Hawai‘i, 96756. The Island School Student Government is preparing a gift basket for Andrew’s family. The Island School ‘Ohana is deeply saddened by Andrew’s death and send our condolences to his family.

Parent Page Mahalo to

Parent Association

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♥ ♥ ♥ Heather & Jason Barth for loaning bikes and helmets for the 3rd grade bike trip, as well as helping with the planning. ♥ ♥ ♥ Becky Swank for her donations to our costume collection.

Next Meeting Thursday, May 3 8:00 a.m.

Teachers’ Workroom All Parents are Invited.

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METAL DETECTOR WANTED: The Island School Alumni Association (ISAA) is looking to borrow a metal detector to use in their quest to find old time capsules buried on the Kealia campus. If you have access to one, please contact Peggy at peggy@ischool.org or Howatt King at howatt@ prodigy.net.

CHORALE CONCERT: Kaua‘i Chorale, KCC Concert Band, and Chiefess MS Chorus will perform ‘Carmina Burana’ on Saturday, May 5, at 7 pm and Sunday, May 6, at 4 pm at the KCC Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. This concert promises to be a beautiful and powerful performance. Advanced tickets are available from Judy Byce. judyb@ ischool.org.

♥ ♥ ♥ Monica & Alan King for donating to the Booster Club concession stand. ♥ ♥ ♥ the following people who volunteered at Saturday’s Family Work Day: Kathy Richardson, Imara Joroff, Gregg & Kathy Kiaha, Tim Bradley, Steve & Shawna Dinnan, Natasha Suzuki, Kalana Kaohi & Kaeleh SuzukiKaohi, Wes Clonk, David Collison, Amber Asuncion, Jeri & Katie Cook, Jan Baldwin, Jim Mayfield, Debra Blachowiak, Mary Geuegalreas, Liz, Mike, Tanner, Savannah & Maddi Hubbard, Deyana Mielke, Brad Suizu & Taylor Mielke-Suizu, Patricia Yu, Nani Springer, Beorn Chantara, Donnie & Nico Maione, Carol Bennett & Wayne Zebzda, Cindy Wortmann, Katie, Sean, Thatcher & Mary Magoun, Adie Siebring, Judy Byce, Joan Shaw and Thatcher Magoun. Also, special kudos to Mike Goto, Daniel Biccechi, Dean Wakamoto and Becky Swank, who kept everyone organized, supplied and fed all morning, and to Kehau Kaiwi, Doug Ross and Sandy Johnson for helping to organize tools and tasks prior to the event. ♥ ♥ ♥ McBryde Resources for a gift to our Hawaiian Studies program. ♥ ♥ ♥ Steve & Lauren Hunt and Victor Ofner for donations to Annual Giving. ♥ ♥ ♥ Ehren Edwards who sacrificed a couple of weekends to repair several damaged sections of roof gutters on the Purdy Hall, Elementary Quad, and the Weinberg Art Complex!

MY FAIR LADY AT CONVENTION HALL: This is the final weekend for KPAC’s spring musical. Tickets are $12/adult $10/student in advance $15/ adult$12/student at the door. Directed by Dennis McGraw with choreography by Carol Culver and music direction by Nina Saraos. One of the all-time favorite musicals ever! Friday/Saturday, April 27 & 28, 7pm; Sunday, April 29, 4pm.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR. AT KALAHEO SCHOOL: Don’t miss this Disney classic, performed by Kalaheo School Drama Club, directed by Marly Madayag. April 27 & 28, May 4 & 5, at 7pm at Kalaheo Elementary School. Tickets $5/adult, $1/children. Children free with canned food donation for KIFB.

May Day at Island School One of the many things that make Island School special!

Parents, Aunties, Uncles, Tutu and Friends are all invited to our annual May Day celebration, Hanohano Kalalea, “glorious Kalalea.

called Tutu Kale O Moloa’a, written by Chucky Boy Chock about Charlie Perreira of Moloa‘a, one of the last Hawaiian fishnet makers.

Miss Natasha (I.S. class of 2006) has choreographed a dance for the 2nd grade to the song, Waipahe‘e Falls.

This water slide, located behind Island School’s Kealia campus, was a secret spot in old Hawai‘i and a popular playground with the residents in that area.

For the past several years, May Day has been a vehicle for getting to know and appreciate the various districts (moku) of our island. With Kumu Sabra Kauka’s wealth of knowledge of Hawaiian culture and history, our students have come to understand what these districts share and how they are unique. Last year, Na Pali was the special focus. This year, the Ko‘olau District is being featured.

Third graders are learning a song called Ke Alehele Ōpu‘upu‘u, which means “the bumpy path. Written by Anahola native, Kainani Kahaunaele, it tells of riding bikes along the old cane haul road at Kealia beach. The pineapple and cane companies used to dump all their pineapple and sugar rubbish into the ocean at what is called Pineapple Dump. The sharks would come to eat whatever junk was thrown to them.

Island School junior, Danielle Caminos is teaching the 7th graders a dance to the song, Anahola, by Jerimiah Kaialoa, Sr. The opening line, “Hanohano Kalalea,” is the theme of our May Day program. The girls will wear outfits custom-made by Melissa Riopta, our accounts clerk.

Ko‘olau includes several ahupua‘a: Namahana, Kilauea, Kahili, Waiakalua, Pilaa, Waipake, Lepeuli, Ka‘aka‘niu, Moloa‘a, Pāpa‘a, Aliomanu and Anahola. Ko‘olalu Moku is part of the Hawaiian Homelands district on the Windward side of Kaua‘i. According to the Dept. of Hawaiian Homelands, Anahola is home to the largest population of Native Hawaiians in the State. Kalalea is the mountain mauka of Anahola, known to many as King Kong.

Our halau, each class from PK-8, and our seniors have been rehearsing their contribution to the May Day program. To give a sense of what you will see, following is a short description of some of the performances.

Kumu Kauka, Miss Rosie and Miss Ita (I.S. class of 2001) have been working with the 1st graders on a song

Senior, Christina King, seated to the left of Miss Rosie, is teaching PK students her choreography for the song, Nā I‘a ‘Ono Ē.

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