Parent
September 19, 2013
Connection
Breaking News
Daniel Ho Benefit Concert Friday, Nov. 8
Click HERE for important dates
Gift Wrap Sale Wraps Up Tuesday
All order forms, money and checks (made out to Island School) must be turned into homeroom teachers by the end of the day on Tuesday. Don’t forget, online orders may be taken all year round. And your student can be tagged for these sales as well. If you need an extra order form, you can download Page 5.
Help Needed at Cross Country Meet
Island School is hosting three cross country meets this year, the first being on Saturday September 28th. The Athletic Department is in need of volunteers to cover the course. Volunteers will need to meet at the soccer field no later than 7:45 a.m. The meet should be finished by 11:30. Please email Jen at jenp@ischool.org if you are able to assist. No experience needed.
Young Global Scholars Program at Yale
An intense academic summer program designed to provide talented high school students with interdisciplinary insight, global awareness, and critical skills for becoming leaders inside and outside the classroom. For current high school sophomores and juniors. Read more at http://globalscholars.yale.edu/.
We are fortunate to have six-time Grammy award winning ukulele and slack key guitarist, Daniel Ho, perform on Art Day at our Art Walk. That evening, he will perform at Island School in the Wilcox Gymnasium in concert. Tickets are available in the Office for $20; $30 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Island School.
The Annual Booster Club Golf Tournament
Voyagers
Sun., Nov. 3rd at Kaua‘i Lagoons. Booster Club We are seeking donations in the following areas: · Title Sponsor · Hole Sponsors · Prizes · Food/Drinks · Volunteers Those interested in donating, volunteering, or playing in the tournament can register via the registration form on page 6. For more info contact Kymry 635-1490, Kymry@Kymry.com.
Marine Voyagers Open Water Certification Class
Students interested in getting their SCUBA certification are invited to a meeting in Room 7 on Friday, Sept. 20. Certification classes are scheduled for the week of September 23. Contact Joe Corbo for more information at joecorbo@ischool.org.
We’re On Facebook
Catch up on the latest, make your own announcements, post photos on our Facebook page - www.facebook.com/ IslandSchoolVoyagers.com. You must have a Facebook account to make posts, but not to read the page. You’ll find each week’s Parent Connection posted there as well.
Shop & Score at Times
368
Now through October 15, let your cashier at Big who do we Save & Times know you appreciate? want your purchase to sponsor Island School athletics. Our school code is 368 (some stores don’t have our code). Help us earn points toward new athletic equipment.
Fall Round-Up Tomorrow 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Read all about it on page 4.
Kaua‘ibots Garage Sale Sunday
Stop by Lawai Cannery for a huge garage sale. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Support our islandwide robotics club.
Interact Club Plans Community Service Projects
Our Interact Club is looking forward to a full year of service. Interact is an international service organization sponsored by Rotary Club. Our club plans and implements projects in support of non-profit organizations on Kaua‘i such as Nana’s House and the Humane Society, and volunteers at Rotary events. Watch the Parent Connection for announcements of how our high school students are giving back to the community.
To contact the publisher of Island School’s Parent Connection, email peggy@ischool.org