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May 8, 2014
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Senior Cap and Gown Photo Op Next Thursday: Attendance is Required
This year’s May Day backdrop featuring Wai‘ale‘ale in the background and coconut trees and Nene geese in the foreground was painted by Art Instructor Penny Nichols.
One-Half Day Bus Schedule for May Day Celebration
The bus will depart Island School at noon. No lunch will be served. However, the lu‘au begins at 11 a.m. imediately following the May Day program. Important: Please make arrangements with the Business Office (246-0233) to meet the bus at the designated drop off points for your child(ren).
Lei for Sale on Campus before May Day Program
The Booster Club Lei Stand, located next to the Teacher Workroom, will start selling lei at about 7:15 a.m. tomorrow and usually sell out before the May Day program begins. Prices range from $5 and up.
Graduation Package One of the Items up for Bid at May Day Auction
graduate and family at Island School’s ceremony on June 14. Only one package is offered per year.
Post-May Day Do Drop Inn
There will be Do Drop Inn after the May Day program on Friday until 5:15 p.m. Have your child(ren) meet Mr. Dean at the usual spot: on the bench near the keiki bathroom with home lunch or luau ticket on hand. The group will then go the lu‘au line and find a place for all to eat.
Tomorrow is the Last Day to Buy Prom Tickets
Tickets for the May 17 prom are $85 and will be on sale until Friday, May 9. If you need a Prom Agreement Form or you have any questions, please contact Liz Hubbard (liz@ischool.org).
May 12 Lunch Menu Change
Please note: For Monday, May 12, rather than the creamy chicken casserole we will be having beef stew, brown rice, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges and wheat bread with margarine. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
We will be taking photos of the senior class in caps and gowns next Thursday, May 15, during the Grad Prep class at 11:45 a.m. Please meet in the Music Room to get ready; photos will be taken in the gym. Photos will be used for a variety of reasons, including the graduation program — so we need 100% attendance. Seniors can bring their own cameras.
MS Play ‘Agatha Rex’ Premieres Next Week Friday
Tickets are on sale now for the Middle School play, “Agatha Rex.” Set in a modern high school, the story is told in the style of a Greek tragedy. Although this play is not a tragedy, it is loosely based on Sophocles’ “Antigone.” The Rex children all attend Thebes High School, which has a rigid dress code and a thick book of rules. Agatha seeks justice for her brother who has been unfairly punished for the exact same school infraction as her other brother.Twenty-two students in grades 6-8 bring the play to life on May 16 & 17 at 7 p.m. in the Island School “theatre.” Tickets are $5 each, or $12 for a Family Pass and are available in the Office or from cast members.
Be sure to visit the May Day auction tomorrow on the administration lanai immediately following the May Order Your Yearbook Today Day assembly to place your bid! All Pre-order a copy of the 2013-2014 bidding closes at 12:30 p.m. For more Island School Yearbook, titled “We Spy information, email daryl@ischool.org. A Voyager.” Prices: hardcover, $49.95; Attn: Elementary Parents The Graduation Package includes two When elementary students are dismissed softcover, $39.95; digital copy $5. To reserved parking spaces, reserved VIP purchase, go to: ischoolyearbook2014. at 2:40 p.m., middle and high school seating for eight people, a specialty lei, picaboo.com. Email rstevens17@ischool. students are in class until 3 p.m. Please $50 off a banner from Sign Art and org for more information. professional photography services for the be mindful and try to keep areas near To contact the publisher of Island School’s Parent Connection, email norman@ischool.org