Parent Connection: August 29, 2013

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August 29, 2013

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heaped praise upon us! Go, Voyagers!

We have many to thank, especially those at the helm: Pepe Trask, Glenn Ebesu, Sean Magoun, Daryl Edwards and Alice Pajela.

Let’s do it again next year!

Late Bus Riders

Passengers on the 13- passenger late bus will only be allowed to ride if they meet exemptions from child safety restraints.

According to the Hawai‘i DMV, children between the ages of four and seven must ride in either a car seat or booster seat. The late bus is not equipped with either of these, so if your child is in that age bracket, we cannot, unfortunately accommodate him/ her on this bus. Please note, late bus riders must sign up 24 hours in advance in the Office.

Farm Fair Nets $ 20,000!

What a fantastic event! We sold 800 lbs. of mahi and 1200 lbs. of steak over the four days of the Farm Bureau Fair, bringing in a total of $43,000.

After expenses, including the share going to the Farm Bureau, we netted $20k. Hundreds of volunteer hours went into making our food booth a success. Many said we offered the best food at the fair! Even the fair organizers were impressed and

High School Retreats Today & Tomorrow

Seniors began their retreat with a morning of orientation for their senior projects. They will head west for an overnight at Polihale State Park, followed by a journey to Nualolo Kai for a day on the Na Pali with Kumu Kauka. Juniors left earlier for an overnight at Hanchett Ranch in Moloa‘a. Freshmen and sophomores are spending the day collaborating on

a video illustrating the major points of the Student Handbook. Tomorrow, freshmen will engage in a swimming competition at the YMCA pool.

Sophomores will experience a zipline adventure via Outfitters Kaua‘i. All of these activities, known as the High School Retreat, are designed to build relationships, foster leadership and strengthen teamwork skills that will serve them throughout the year (and beyond).

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Alumni!

Many of you are former Island School students!

And now you are Island School parents! The Island School Alumni Association (ISAA) is here for you! The ISAA Steering Committee plans gatherings over the holidays and at other times during the year. They also gather information about alumni so you can stay in touch. The ISAA is planning a Photo Booth for the second year at our Fall Round-Up. They are also getting t-shirts printed for you and your children. ISAA president, H. Peter King, will be contacting you soon to take your orders.

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

I.S. Chronicles The following visits have been scheduled.

• Thursday, September 5 -Pacific Lutheran University • Thursday, September 19 Gonzaga University • Friday, September 27, Ms. Deatri’s 2nd grade art students learned about Willamette University & line and color. They used their body movements along with different media to make murals.

Southern Oregon University • Monday, September 30 - University of San HAWAIIAN STUDIES – In Diego and Point Loma Nazarene celebration of Queen Lili‘uokalani’s University birthday, a ti-leaf lei-making is being • Monday, October 14 - Pacific planned for presentation at ‘Iolani University Palace on Sept. 1. The plan is to • Tuesday, October 29 - Hawai‘i construct a lei of people and ti leaf Pacific University lei all around the Iolani Palace. Our • Tuesday, November 19 halau is participating by making a University of Hawai‘i, Manoa huge lei to send for the event.

These visits are scheduled during morning meetings and at lunch break.

SCIENCE – The Class of 2013’s gift to the school was funding for glassfronted display cabinets for science Na Pua O Ka Maile halau members show off specimens the ti leaf lei they made in honor of Queen and robotics Lili‘uokalani’s birthday. trophies.

Teacher Kate COLLEGE VISITS – College Mink built the first counselor, Joan Shaw, has of these over the summer and it is arranged visits from various college now in the Kamane classroom with representatives this trimester. This some specimens in place and more week, a rep from Skidmore College coming. Look for two more cabinets in New York met with juniors and interested seniors. Aside from sharing to be installed in the coming months.

Mahalo nui, Class of 2013! information about his/her host school, admissions counselors are PHYSICAL EDUCATION – a great source of information about the college admissions process - from Students in grades K-7 have been working out on some fun obstacle courses students should be taking in courses. They will begin their fitness high school to how to write a great testing next week. college essay.

KINDERGARTEN – Students have begun the year learning about colors and shapes. Each day will highlight a certain color and shape until 12 colors have been studied. Activities in language and math are integrated into their class activities.

PRE-K – The class met as a whole last Friday for the first time and took a field trip to the Kaua‘i Farm Bureau Fair. They visited the 4-H petting zoo and learned how to pick up the baby animals carefully.

Makoa Rubio-Cummings learns how to handle a baby duck at the Farm Fair.

4th graders gather for some fun this weekend at the Farm Fair

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Gift Wrap Sale Begins Tuesday!

The Parent Association will kick off this year’s fund raiser at Morning Circle and Morning Meetings next week. The Gift Wrap sale raises money for each class’ fund account which can be used for trips and special purchases.

FREE Computer Safety & Awareness Seminar

Sept. 11, Wed at 5:30-7:00 In the Koa Room.

Nathaniel Evslin, Technology Dept. Head, will keep us up to date on the latest apps, social media & tech trends.

RSVP required - edwardsohana@hawaiiantel.net Childcare available upon request.

Mahalo to

♥ ♥ ♥ Elizabeth Rbiin Peck for her donation to the Jeanne Warburton Literacy Clinic. ♥ ♥ ♥ Alexander & Baldwin Foundation, Mr. & Mrs. David Genuardi, Bernice Hiraoka, Celeste Inanod, Sharon Inanod, Monica Arnett, Adam Beetles, Jane Sanacora, Sue Macklin, Natasha Arruda, Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Chaffin, Adrya Siebring, Stephen Estelle & Allison Smith-Estelle and Lindsay & Greg Kamm for their generous donations to our 2012-2013 Annual Giving campaign. ♥ ♥ ♥ the Oliveira-Hanchett family for hosting the juniors today and tomorrow for their retreat.

Also to Outfitters Kaua‘i and Cpt. Andy’s for discounting their rates for the sophomore and senior retreat activities, and to Kumu Kauka for sharing her time and expertise with the seniors at Nualolo Kai.

Classified Ads CPR CLASSES: CPR training classes now being offered by Emergency First Response trainer, Peter King. New students or refreshers welcome.

All ages. $55. Care for Children or Primary CPR courses available. Please call Peter at 6351268 to sign up or for more information.

WANTED TO BORROW: Toy car, large enough for two 5th graders to sit inside. Foot-powered preferred. Needed now through November. Contact Peggy at ext. 262 or peggy@ischool.org.

FREE CONCERT: Hits of the 1960s - British Divas Sunday, August 25th at 4 pm at WIT’s End in Coconut Marketplace. An hour with Kauai’s finest singers, accompanied by talented Kathleen Dahill. Featuring: Bud Soria, Erik Hagen, Barbara Pendragon, Fran Nestel, Melissa Mojo, Mary MacDermott, Mike Kobayashi, Steve Backinoff and Dyana Dunville. For additional information or to inquire about performing call Melissa at 482-0818.

VOLUNTEER AT KŌKE‘E STATE PARK: Come to Kōke‘e - volunteer on Nat’l Public Lands Day, Satur-

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day, Sept. 28, 2013! Work will be centered on Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow, and on the historic CCC Camp, with everything from forest gardening, grounds improvement to painting lined up. If you’ve got a weed whip, bring it - there’s lots of trimming to do in preparation for the Emalani Festival! In a salute to the original “Civilian Conservation Corps” of the 1930s, Hui o Laka will launch “The New C.C.C.,” the “Civilian Conservation Corps of Kōke‘e,” a citizens’ effort that has already begun to transform natural and cultural resources in Waimea Canyon and Kōke‘e State Park. Be a part of history.

NPLD, supported in part by Toyota, celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2013. You’ll be part of the largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands in America, joining more than 170,000 citizens at over 2100 sites around the country. Let us know you’re coming: give us a call 808-335-9975, Ext 0 or sign up on our Facebook page (Hui o Laka-Kōke‘e Museum).

We’ll provide bottled water in the field, and chili and rice for lunch. You can bring salads, snacks, chips, or desserts to help us round out the meal.

Is “Over Parenting” a problem?

New York Times Bestselling author, Madeline Levine, explores this hot topic.

As parents, we achieve too much, interfere with where they should are doing our be developmentally. This often comes out of a best to raise fear t hat anything less will result in their child’s our children failure. A child who fails will reflect poorly on their in the “right own parenting skills. These parents mistakenly way.” Our define their own success by their child’s successes goals can be - a misconception that can be a factor in a child’s described anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, selfcollectively mutilation, and even suicide. as wanting our children She defines “over-parenting” as when a parent: to be happy and successful adults. But, according 1. does what their child can do; to bestselling author, Madeline Levine, “… until we 2. does what their child can almost do; and are clearer about our core values and the parenting 3. confuses their needs with their child’s needs. choices that are most likely to lead to authentic success, we Children don’t always understand Success in life – more will continue to raise exhausted, that most people have strengths than success in school – is externally driven, impaired and weaknesses, and that adults ultimately how we measure our aren’t successful at everything. children who believe that they happiness.” are ‘only as good as their last It would help, Levine suggests, performance.’” for parents to be honest about – Alia Pan, author of “True Success their own shortcomings and Means Knowing How to Fail” to broaden their definition of Madeline Levine, Ph.D., psychologist, mother, educator success. “Instead of spending and co-founder of Challenge Success, a project out inordinate amounts of time compensating for their of Stanford’s School of Education, is the author children’s weaknesses, parents should focus on of a new book on parenting, Teach Your Children developing their strengths.”

Well, published by Harper/Harper Collins. She is a frequent keynote speaker for schools, parents and Levine cautions parents to stop hovering and to business leaders. let their children make mistakes. “Kids who fail do better in life. If you’re not willing to let your kids fail, Levine reminds us that real success is measured “not then the odds of their success decrease,” she said. by today’s report card but by the people our children This article was excerpted from “True Success Means Knowing become ten or fifteen years down the line.”

Parents who push their children too early to

How to Fail,” by Alia Pan, and printed in the Summer 2013 issue of Punahou Bulletin.

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SEPTEMBER 2013 LUNCH MENU A Beverage Choice of: Citrus Herbal Tea, 2% White Milk or Water is offered with every lunch.

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Salad Bar* Salad Bar* 9 Spaghetti with Ground Turkey or Vegetables (V) w/ Garlic Bread

Hamburer or Veggie Burger w/ Cheese and Baked Potato Fries

Black Bean & Cheese Quesadillas w/ Chicken or Vegetables and Salsa

12 Garlic Rosemary Chicken or Grilled Veggies w/ Buttered Egg Noodles and Peas & Carrots

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16 Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Creamy Tomato Soup

17 Meatloaf or Veggie Burger With Gravy & Brown Rice w/ Corn & Carrots

18 Macaroni & Cheese with Ground Turkey or Vegetables w/ Peas & Carrots

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Chili w/ Ground Turkey or Vegetables w/ Corn Muffin & Brown Rice

Baked Potato w/ Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Chives, Sour Cream and Butter

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26 Meat or Vegetable Lasagna

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Teriyaki Chicken or Oven-Roasted Vegetables w/ Stir-Fried Veggies & Brown Rice

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Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Salad Bar*

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30 Tuna or Egg Salad Sandwiches with Corn Chowder Salad Bar*

First Day of Fall is September 22nd.

Happy Autumnal Equinox.

*Mixed Greens, Shredded Carrots, Sliced Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Edamame, Purple Sweet Potato Cubes, Sliced Avocados, Chopped HardBoiled Eggs and 12-Grain Garlic Croutons with additional rotating selections. Choice of Dressings: Creamy Garlic Herb, Ranch or Basil Vinaigrette