Parent
November 21, 2013
Connection
Breaking News
Island School Office and at the KCC box office December 11, if space permits.
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There are many interesting and valuable things overflowing from and waiting for you to claim in our Lost and Found bin. Please stop the back lanai by today or tomorrow and pick them up. They will be donated to charity next week.
Pep Rally Committee Needs to Borrow Decorations For details, see page 5.
Scholastic Book Fair Tuesday December 3 - 6
Stop by the Main Hall and get your holiday shopping done while supporting the 5th grade Big Island trip! A fabulous array of books and gifts will be on sale after school from Tuesday through Friday after school.
“Gimme a Beat!” Choral Concert Dec. 11
Island School’s four choral ensembles take center stage at the Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 11, to present their sixth annual holiday concert. “Gimme a Beat! Christmas 2013” showcases over 120 students from grades 4 through 12. Students in these groups have been preparing since August for this performance, and the music represents “some pretty compelling, unusual, and challenging repertoire,” according to Mr. Steinbacher. Tickets are available at the
Trimester 2 Books Available Online
Our Virtual Book Store is now open!... http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/ischool. htm. High School students enrolled in the following courses for Trimester 2 can start ordering their assigned books: Poetry Comparative Religions The Short Story Marine Science Honors English - Tri 2 Mythology If you have any questions regarding our online book store, please email Alice at alice@ischool.org.
Yes, We Don’t Want Bananas
Contrary to a previous request for our Community Garden, we cannot accept donations of banana trees. We have been advised that, due to a quarantine in effect, banana trees cannot be transported on the island.
Thanksgiving Turkey Imu
Haven’t had a turkey prepared in an imu (underground oven)? Don’t miss out on this service provided by high school robotics. Call 635-7377 or email kauaibots2465@gmail.com.
Santa’s Workshop Dec. 12 11:15-3:00
An afternoon of holiday crafts and fun during the first day of Parent/Student/ Teacher Conferences. $10 per child/$15 for two children. Lunch is provided, (pizza, grapes, carrots) or bring your own. Sign ups are before and after school in the elementary quad starting Monday,
Congratulations to the 5th grade students for their successful production of “The Phantom Tollbooth.” Photos are posted on islandschool.shutterfly.com (password = islandschool)
Dec. 2. Online sign ups can also be made by going to http://diamondmindinc. com/island.html. Fill out the payment information at the top, then scroll down to ‘Other.’ type in the amount, specify SANTA underneath, then SUBMIT.
Annual Giving - a Cause Worthy of Your Support
As we head into the activities and celebrations of another holiday season, requests for contributions – of money, time, gifts and more – will abound from every corner of our community. There are so many causes worthy of our support. And with limited resources available, the collective power of our gifts - regardless of size or form - truly does make a difference. If you haven’t already done so, please make your contribution to the 2013-14 Annual Giving campaign today. Our goal is to raise $70,000 in support of Island School! To give online, visit http://diamondmindinc.com/island. html. If you have any questions about Annual Giving, please contact Daryl in the Development Office: daryl@ischool. org. Thank you for your support!
Go Pro Drawing
Support the Junior Class and win a Go Pro Hero 3. See flyer on page 7.
December Lunch Menu … … on page 8
To contact the publisher of Island School’s Parent Connection, email peggy@ischool.org