Parent
December 13, 2012
Connection
Breaking News
Holiday Fun During Winter Break
Students age 4-10 are invited to join Mr. Dean and Ms. Rachelle for eight days of holiday fun with crafts, indoor and outdoor games/play, science experiments, cooking, photography, art projects, holiday reading and water play! December 24-28 and December 31-January 4 (except Dec. 25 & Jan. 1). 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $225.00 (8 days) $150.00 (4 days) You will need to provide lunch, snacks, and drinks. Sign up today in the Office. Contact Rachelle at rachelle@ischool.org or Dean at deanw@ischool.org, or call 246-0233, for more information.
One More Week for Slipper Tree
Slippers can be of any size or color and will be donated to Nana’s House for distribution to needy families. Everyone loves a brand new pair of rubber slippers! Slippers may be dropped off in the front Office.
SAT Prep Courses
The Jan/Feb prep courses are recommended for juniors who plan to take the SAT this spring, and for freshmen and sophomores as excellent preparation for the Preliminary SAT administered to all Island School 10th and 11th graders in October. Enrollment in both classes is limited. Students can sign up for one or both classes with Joan Shaw, College Counselor, Island School (246-0233, ext. 232 or joan@ ischool.org). Checks should be made
out to the individual instructors and registration is confirmed when payment is received. Independent practice work between class sessions will be required to receive full benefit from the course. See attached flyer for information about the Math and Critical Reading/Writing Prep courses being offered by Susie Massaro and Dave Reynolds.
Help Us Reach Our Annual Giving Goal
The season of giving is upon us! As you make your year-end charitable contributions, please consider a gift to the Annual Giving Campaign. Our goal this year is $80,000! That’s money to help pay for: ❄❄ Teacher salaries and professional development; ❄❄ Campus repairs; ❄❄ Classroom supplies like furniture; ❄❄ Technology and maintenance upgrades. Every donation makes a difference in the lives of our students. Please visit http://diamondmindinc.com/island. html to make your contribution today.
Senior Yearbook Portraits
The Yearbook Class has announced guidelines for submitting senior portraits for this year’s yearbook. Deadline - January 18, 2013 Quality - may be professional or amateur; at least 300 dpi, color Layout - vertical, head and shoulders, at least 3x5 or 5x7 Dress - no hats, should conform to school dress code modesty standards High quality prints may also be
Click HERE for important dates submitted for scanning. If a photo is not received by Jan. 18, the Lifetouch school photo will be used. The yearbook class is also requesting each senior to submit a childhood picture of the same quality, a list of his or her school activities and a favorite quote. A detailed questionnaire is forthcoming.
Ahoy, Mateys - We Be Gearing Up For the Auction!
Since 1980, parent volunteers have raised muchneeded dollars to support Island School’s quality educational programs at the annual gala auctions. With 46% of students at Island School receiving tuition aid this year, your help is needed now more than ever. There are myriad ways you can join in this effort: making phone calls, picking up donated items, decorating and cleaning up the ballroom, computer work, inviting friends … you get the idea! Over the next few weeks, you will receive a phone call from parent volunteer, Cheri Threlkeld, regarding your participation in this year’s auction, A Pirate Ball. We hope you will join us. Thank you in advance!
To contact the publisher of Island School’s Parent Connection, email peggy@ischool.org