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December 1, 2011
Connection
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Zumba Fund Raiser
The Alaka‘i Chorus is raising money for their trip to the Ho‘olokahi Choral Festival on O‘ahu in January and invite you to two hours of ZUMBA by exciting instructors, Deslynn Jaquias, Cheryl Perriera, Joanie Morita, Brandon Allianic and Chandelle Rego Koerte. The date is Saturday, Dec. 3, from 3-5 p.m. in the Wilcox Gymnasium. Cost is $15 at the door, with $2 childcare available.
Christmas Old & New
All four of Island School’s choruses team together on Tuesday, Dec. 13, to present “Christmas Old and New,” their fourth annual Christmas choral concert. Our singers have been preparing since August to present this evening of holiday music, which features students on violin, electric bass, guitar, percussion instruments, and, of course, ukulele. The concert revives some of the chorus’ most popular songs from years past as well as new pieces. Additionally, it explores both old traditional Christmas classics and new contemporary holiday melodies. This year’s chorus is the largest in Island School history with over 100 students in grades 4-12 participating. The concert is at KCC Performing Arts Center, at 7:00 p.m. Adults are $10, students grades 4-12 are $5, Children grade 3 and under are free. Tickets are available in the Office and at the KCC box office as space permits.
Now Available - Thunder Chicken Gourmet Coffee
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The Kaua‘ibots FRC robotics team, in partnership with Lappert’s, is now offering gourmet, private-label coffee for your enjoyment and gift-giving. Thunder Chicken, like the big robot it’s named after, is robust and elegant, roasted and blended with aloha to Lappert’s high standards , and thoroughly tested - we think it’s a real winner. Thunder Chicken is available in a City Blend and French Roast, as whole beans or ground. A 10-oz bag is $10, or get 4 for only $8 a bag. We can also pack and ship for you! Thunder Chicken coffee is now available at the Island School front desk, or order by emailing kauaibots@gmail.com. Look for it soon at Lappert’s (now you have a great excuse to go there and get some ice cream or pastry!) and other local shops and restaurants. Mahalo nui!
conference, sign-up sheets for PK-5 are posted outside teachers’ doors. Middle and high school parents may sign up by calling the Office 246-0233.
Conferences Next Week
Slipper Tree
Parent/Student/Teacher conferences are formally scheduled twice a year, once after trimester 1; and again after trimester 2. On Thursday, Dec. 8, school will be dismissed at 11:20 for grades 6-12, and at 11:30 for elementary. The buses will leave campus at 11:40 a.m. Lunch will not be served on Thursday. On Friday, conferences begin at 8:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. There are no scheduled classes on Friday. If you have not yet scheduled your
Santa’s Workshop
Our high school Student Government is organizing their annual Santa’s Workshop, during Thursday’s afternoon conferences, for grades PK-5. Beginning at 11:30, your children will enjoy lunch, holiday crafts, giftmaking, movies and snacks. Tickets will be sold in the Office and outside the elementary classrooms for $15 for one child, and $30 for families. Pick up is at 3:00 p.m., or children may be transferred to the Do Drop Inn until 5:15. Contact Liz for more information - liz@ischool.org.
Lost & Found
Come claim your child’s books, water bottles, shoes, clothing, etc. before they are donated to charity tomorrow. Bring in your new slippers to decorate our annual Slipper Tree in the courtyard. All donations will be given to Hale Ho‘omalu for distribution to needy families.
To contact the publisher of Island School’s Parent Connection, email peggy@ischool.org