Parent
May 16, 2013
Connection
Breaking News
8th Grader Parents … HS Orientation Meeting
May 21, 6:008:00 p.m. Designed to inform families and ease the transition from middle to high school. Adie Siebring will talk about how to build a strong transcript and GPA, as well as earning credits for graduation. Homework expectations and successful time management strategies will also be addressed. Find out about the community service requirement, sports, clubs, the use of technology, and the importance of consistent attendance. The social and emotional shifts students experience in high school and the changes in the role parents play will also be discussed. Plan to be a part of this valuable and informative meeting. Contact Adie for more information at adies@ischool.org.
Order Your 2012-2013 Yearbooks …
Here
(or go to jostens.com) You won’t want to miss out on this year’s book of memories, filled with pictures of our wonderful students!
DVDs Ready for Pick-Up
If you ordered a May Day and/or Spring Concert DVD, please pick it up in the Office. If you’d like to order one, let the Office know.
Lots of YOUR Stuff in Lost & Found … … including dishes left over from last week’s Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. Jackets, shoes, lunch boxes, books, water bottles, etc. are on the back lanai. These items will be removed next Tuesday if no one claims them.
Summer School Correction The Jeanne Warburton Memorial Literacy Clinic for incoming 4th - 7th graders will run from June 17 - July 11th. Sign up in the Office or contact Elizabeth Scamahorn at elizabeth@ ischool.org for more information.
Click HERE for important dates
Expanded Bus Schedule Being Planned for 20132014
In addition to our regular Wailua/ Kapa‘a and north shore bus routes, a late north shore bus is being considered for students with after school practices, games, rehearsals, etc. If implemented, this bus would leave campus at around 5:00 p.m. The exact schedule will be announced soon. Watch this space for more information.
Middle School Drama Presents:
May Day Photos on Shutterfly …
… also photos from last Friday’s Pep Rally. Go to www.islandschool. shutterfly.com. Password = islandschool.
High School Chorus Sign-Ups
Any student wishing to enroll in Island School Alaka‘i Chorus or Island School Singers for 2013-2014 needs to see Mr. Steinbacher for a required screening. This pertains to next year’s high school students ONLY (not middle school or keiki chorus). Students will not be enrolled in any high school singing ensemble without Mr. Steinbacher’s consent. Even if you are casually considering it at this time, you should see Mr. Steinbacher ASAP to make sure you are eligible to enroll next year if you choose.
One weekend only. Based on the popular British TV series. Directed by Ed Eaton.
To contact the publisher of Island School’s Parent Connection, email peggy@ischool.org