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September 13, 2012
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Smithsonian Scientists Visit I.S.
Adrienne Kaeppler, anthropologist and curator of oceanic ethnology at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, spent an afternoon at Island School. She, along with Greta Hansen, a Smithsonian colleague, and Moane Eisele, a master kapa maker, met with Kumu Kauka to make kapa, or bark cloth, from the
Kumu Kauka makes kapa with Adrienne Kaeppler and Greta Hansen of the Smithsonian Instution.
mamaki bush growing next to the Frear. They also made kapa from ulu, or breadfruit stalks. The Smithsonian has an extensive kapa collection from the late 1800s, a gift from Queen Kapi‘olani. Some of it is deteriorating at an alarming rate. Thus, the interest in understanding how and from what plants kapa was made. The samples will become part of the Smithsonian collection and its DNA studied.
Spanish Travel Abroad Informational Meeting
Students who are interested in traveling abroad next summer, and their parents, are invited to a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 20, in the Ulu
room, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please RSVP Maestra Wong at lorena@ ischool.org, or call/text 808-639-1841.
School Pictures Next Week
The photographers from Lifetouch O‘ahu, are coming on Wednesday to take individual and class photos. Packets have been distributed to all students and should be turned in on Picture Day (Sept. 19). Cash, credit card (online at www.lifetouch. com - ID#: HH012273Y0), or check payments payable to Lifetouch will be accepted for payment. (Please see order form for details or go to their website.) Picture Day will be free dress day for all students. They must still abide by Island School’s dress code. (Check the Handbook for details.)
New Kiln for Art Department
Students are excited about Island School’s new kiln, which is now
installed and working beautifully. We are thankful to the Goodale Family Foundation for this generous gift to our art program, and to ceramic artist Wayne Miyata from Kaua‘i Community College, for helping with the installations. Sixty-one students in middle school and high school are currently studying ceramic
Click HERE for important dates hand-building techniques, along with ceramic glazing and surface decoration.
Gift Wrap Packets Due Tomorrow
The annual Parent Association gift wrap sale officially ends tomorrow. Students have been instructed to turn in their packets to their homeroom teachers tomorrow.
New Elementary Teaching Assistants
Kat Rogers is our third grade teacher’s aid. She has a degree in sociology from Azusa Pacific College with a minor in ethnic studies. A Seattle native, Kat worked as a bank teller there years before moving to Omao in February. She’s happy to be here. You might have seen her at her part time job at Living Foods Market in the Kukuiula Shopping Center. Bridgette Orsatelli is our PK teacher’s aide. A long-time Island School parent, with children ranging from PK to 11th grade, Bridgette has been an active room parent and volunteer. She is an amazingly busy person, who leads the 4-H Livestock Club, a Cub Scout troop, teaches Sunday School and is island coordinator for the Institute for Family Enrichment. Born on Kaua‘i, Bridgette earned her AA degree from Santa Ana College in psychology.
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I.S. Chronicles FOURTH GRADE – Students chose a Hawaiian Island to focus on for an upcoming project. They will be researching different informational aspects on their selected island such as: island color, island flower, topography, facts, climate, economy, landmarks and history.
this project with students from UH, Hilo. The blocks will be cast adrift 2-5 mi offshore of Nawiliwili Harbor in the next month. The blocks are biodegradable, non-toxic, and will not pollute the ocean. The messages ask the finder to contact the UH, Hilo oceanography department with its location. Information will be used to study winds and currents and how marine debris travels in Third graders show off the necklaces they made with the open ocean.
SECOND GRADE – Students read Two Bad Ants, by Chris Van Allsburg, a story about two runaway ants. Students drew a scene from the story from the ant’s perspective. Left, Kilinoe Oliveira shows off her artwork, complete with 3-dimensional ants.
MS STUDENT COUNCIL – Students interested in running for MS Council positions are submitting speeches to Mr. Devlin this week. Those wishing to run for President, Vice President and Homeroom Representative must turn their speeches in by tomorrow, Sept. 14. They will be given at Morning Meeting on Wednesday next week, followed by voting in homeroom classes the following day. Candidates have been given ideas for what should be included in their speeches. Students in grades 6-8 may run for VP or HR Rep; candidates for president must be in 8th grade. SPANISH – Maestras Wong and Crowe have invited the Spanish Club to a potluck at the Wong home in Kalaheo tomorrow, Sept. 14, from 4 - 8 p.m. Please bring either pupu, main dish, drinks, or dessert. 3948 Ulu Ali‘i Street, Kalaheo. ART – Third grade artists sculpted beads, painted them with fluorescent and metallic paint, and strung them into necklaces and bracelets. They
their handmade cermic beads.
enjoyed seeing their creations glow, when illuminated by Ms. Penny’s black light. ELEMENTARY CLUBS – Students in K-5 began their Wednesday Clubs this week. All clubs offerings are in another language. Ask your keiki if he or she is in Spanish Club, German Club, Hawaiian Club, American Sign Language Club or Japanese Club. COLLEGE UPDATE – Each fall, college admissions reps visit Island School to talk to juniors and seniors. Upcoming visits include Whittier College, Willamette University, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, Carleton College, Seattle University and University of Puget Sound. Several important dates are coming up in the next two months of which high school students should be aware: • Saturday, October 6, SAT, 8 a.m. • Wednesday, October 17, PSAT, 8 a.m. (for sophomores and juniors) • Tuesday, October 23, Senior Parent Meeting, 6:30 p.m. • Saturday, October 27, ACT, 8 a.m. • Thursday, November 8, College Night, 6:30 p.m. Please contact Joan Shaw if you have any questions. (joan@ischool.org) HAWAIIAN STUDIES – Kumu Steve has been working with Kumu Kauka’s students to burn messages into blocks of wood. This is part of a statewide project sponsored by Bishop Museum and the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Our students are the only students on Kaua‘i that are involved in
Tobey Troost and his dad make message boards.
ELEMENTARY STUDENT COUNCIL – Fifth grade students interested in running for President, VP, Secretary and Public Relations will give their speeches next Thursday, followed by elections. DANCE – Dance Exploration (shown below) is a new elective that is being offered this year for PE credit. Seven students are in the class this trimester and, according to their teacher, Daryl Edwards, they’re doing a great job! Students are practicing correct alignment and placement of the body and are learning skills that increase balance, flexibility, strength, endurance, control and efficiency of movement, rhythm and musicality. The class will be offered all three trimesters.
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Gift Wrap Sale Pau Tomorrow Room Parents Meet After School Friday, Sept 14, is the last day of the paper gift wrap sale. Students should turn all forms and payments into their homeroom teachers. Room parents are to collect all of the packets from the teachers and meet in the Teachers’ Workroom after school on Friday for the reconciliation of the order. If you are unable to collect or meet on Friday afternoon, please contact Monica King at amking@hawaii.rr.com. Online sales continue year-round at www.gaschoolstore.com Island School’s online store ID is 2198281
Mahalo to
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♥ ♥ ♥ Sandy Catlin and Kori King for helping out
with the gift wrap fundraiser
♥ ♥ ♥ Robbrecht Troost, Lei Kurz and Lina
Skinner for helping in Hawaiian Studies with the message board project.
♥ ♥ ♥ Lapis Dove for her donation to the LRC, and to
Cindy Wortmann for donating comfy couches.
♥ ♥ ♥ Alfred Aragona, Maud K.H.C. Chang, Alan
& Chris Ing, and Joshua Oxentine & Elaine Yeung for donations to the first grade camping trip to Koke’e.
♥ ♥ ♥ Verizon Foundation for a gift to the Kauaibots. ♥ ♥ ♥ Akita Enterprises and Matson Navigation
Company for their support in obtaining our new school buses;
♥ ♥ ♥ Robin & Sam Pratt for a gift to the college
counseling office.
Classified Ads BALLET & HIP HOP: Dance Classes for all ages & abilities at Island School in the Frear Center. Come for a Free Trial: Primary Ballet 3-5 yrs 2:55-3:2 Wed. Ballet 2 6-10 yrs 3:50-4:50 Mon. Ballet 3 8-14 yrs 4:55-5:55 Mon. Ballet 4 9-16 yrs 4:30-6:00 Wed. Hip Hop 1 5-8 yrs 3:00-3:45 Mon. Hip Hop 3 9-15 yrs 3:30-4:30 Wed. For more information call Jennifer Bell-Grey, Kaua‘i Dance Center at 823-9588 or visit www. kauaidancecenter.com SWING DANCE CLASS: Starting Monday, Sept. 17 for 8 Mondays,6:30pm to 7:30pm East Coast Swing & Lindy Hop (no aerials) Couples & singles, teens & adults welcome Cost is $96 per person. Contact Carol Culver at 245-3150. KAUAI SINGS MOTOWN, SOUL AND R&B: September 21 - 23,Fri & Sat - 7:00 pm; Sun - 5:00 pm. at Hukilau Lanai, Kauai Coast Resort. To ben-
♥ ♥ ♥ Diane Ferry, Daryl & Ryan Edwards, Jeff
Kozak, and Penny Nichols for contributions to Annual Giving!
efit Malama Pono and Kaua‘i United Way. Tickets $20 /advance; $25/door; $15/students. For more info or tickets visit www.malama-pono.org or call 808-246-9577. HCT SAILING ADVENTURE:Don’t miss this great opportunity to sail with Captain Andy on his trimaran on Sunday, Sept. 30, at a discounted rate! Your purchase benefits the Hawai‘i Children’s Theatre, the folks who brought you Godspell, Aladdin, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Willy Wonka in 2011, and Bugsy Malone and Bully Survivor so far this year! Tickets are a $68 donation pre-paid. Food and drinks provided. Support the scholarship fund and all HCT programs! Check in @ Capt. Andy office at the Port Allen Marina in Eleele no later than 10:30; boat leaves at 11:00 for a 4 hour sail. Space is limited, reserve your tickets today. Call Debra Blachowiak 639-2437 Watch for HCT’s fall show Scrooge!, with performances in November.
It’s Fall Round-Up Time Yeeee Haaaa! Friday, September 21st You’re All Invited! 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Grab your cowboy hats, put on your boots and join us for an evening of family fun. Here’s the line-up for this year’s event: • DJ Dancing • Horseback Rides • Photo Booth • Western Tattoos • Thunderchicken • Boot Toss Coffee Samples • Needle in a Haystack • Bandana-Decorating • Petting Zoo • Fun for Everyone • Cake Walk And lots of hearty grub for sale – • Beef or Vegetarian Chili & Rice • Roasted Teriyaki Cilantro Turkey w/ Coconut Brown Rice • Pesto Spaghetti w/ ‘A‘akukui Beef Sauce • Desserts & Beverages
Admission is Free!
Island School 3-1875 Kaumuali`i Hwy Lihu`e, Kaua`i, Hawai`i, 96766
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