, Parent
May 30, 2013
Connection
Breaking News
Annual Giving Ends June 30th!
The summer months are busy as we prepare our campus, programs, faculty and staff for another successful school year. Island School is a non-profit organization, and we rely on donations from members of our community to help us sustain our mission to provide quality educational services to Kaua‘i’s youth. Please help us reach our $80,000 goal! Every donation makes a difference. Visit http://diamondmindinc.com/island. html to give today. A heartfelt mahalo to the so many of you who have already participated in Annual Giving.
There’s Still Time!, 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.
Precious Memories
Order a unique DVD of the Class of 2013, made by our talented I.S. parent Jenn Murphy. Jenn has followed these students throughout their senior year, filming all the highlights and memorable moments. She has amassed a huge collection of photos, from the school and family members, which span their young lives, and put them all together in a heartwarming film. Preorder before June 1, for $40; after June 1, for $50. Call 808-639-5691 or email islandjennaroo8@aol.com.
Order Your Logowear and PE Uniforms Attached to this week’s PC are order forms for IS logowear and PE uniforms. Students entering grades 6-9 will need PE uniforms for next year. And don’t forget, you can participate in the t-shirt exchange after school today and tomorrow on the back lanai.
Book Buyback - next week
Sell your books at our online bookstore, MBS Direct. Go to http:// bookstore.mbsdirect. net/ischool.htm. Print your quote, then drop it off along with your books to Melissa in the Office. Books will be accepted Monday, June 3 - Friday, June 7, from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Use the MBS Direct Bookstore account you set up when you purchased your books. If you need help or have any questions, contact Melissa at melissa@ischool. org, or 246-0233.
Changes in Bus Schedule Next Week
Due to final exams for middle and high school and the Beach Blast-Off, the afternoon bus schedule will be slightly different. Please note: Mon/Thurs, June 3 & 6 - no change Tues/Wed, June 4 & 5 - bus leaves 10 minutes later at 3:00 p.m. instead of 2:50 p.m. Friday, June 7 - there will be no afternoon bus. Students must be picked up at school at 1:15 p.m.,
Click HERE, for important dates or at Salt Pond Beach park before 12:30 p.m. Students not picked up at Salt Pond will be transported back to Island School for parent pickup. Please notify Mr. Dean in advance if your children plan on attending the Do Drop Inn on June 7.
Got Tropicals?
Flowers and foliage are needed to decorate the gym for graduation - especially yellow plumeria flowers. If you have some you can reserve for us, please contact Joan Shaw at joan@ischool.org, or drop them off at the Wilcox Gym on Friday, June 7th. Mahalo.
Please Return Borrowed Materials
Please take a look around your house for books, games, tools, etc. lent to your children by their teachers and return them next week. Mahalo.
Elementary Talent Show Tuesday - 8 a.m. In the Main Hall! Don’t miss it!
Summer Hires
Applications for summer hire work at Island School for high school students are still being taken. Hiring will be done on a first come, first served basis. Pay depends on work experience and history. Must be able to work hours as assigned, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. each weekday except holidays, from June 17 to August 9. Contact Mike at mike@ischool.org to apply.
To contact the publisher of Island School’s Parent Connection, email peggy@ischool.org