Parent
December 15, 2011
Connection
Breaking News
No Parent Connection Until January 12, 2012
The next PC you receive will be on January 12, 2012, due to an extended absence by the publisher. Happy Holidays and the best to all of you in the New Year.
Mahalo, Generous Donors
We offer warm and heartfelt thanks to the Island School ‘ohana for the many gifts that have been received this year. From hours of volunteer work to participation in school events, donationsin-kind and monetary contributions, you help us provide a quality, independent, college-preparatory education for Kaua’i’s youth. Thank you for your steadfast support! To give online today, visit http://diamondmindinc.com/ island.html.
Office Hours
Dec. 19-21, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dec. 26-29, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Classes resume on Monday, January 2, 2012 - an “A” day.
Tenting Over Break
Look out, termites. Your days are numbered. The Main Hall is being tented on Dec. 22 & 23. The Office and Elementary Courtyard areas will be closed off as well.
Holiday Sing-Along
Rosie will lead the elementary students at our annual Holiday Sing-Along tomorrow, starting at 8:00 a.m. Parents and guests are welcome. Each Elementary grade will be singing their own special song PK-5th, in languages including Japanese, Hawaiian, Latin, and Hebrew.
Win a One Week Stay in a Timeshare and More!
The class of 2012 will kick off a “Lucky Drawing” Fundraiser tomorrow, Dec. 16th. Tickets are available from all seniors (suggested donation $5). The drawing will be held in January. The Grand Prize is a one week condo stay in Hawai‘i, the Mainland or an International location (location selection is based on inventory/availability at time of booking) courtesy of Hawai‘i Time Share Exchange. Second Place is a one night stay at the Koa Kea Resort w/ Breakfast for Two. Other prizes include a complete car detail from King Auto Center, Breakfast and Lunch at Joe’s on the Green, Gift Certificates for Keiki Kovers Clothing, Talk Story Bookstore, and more! Proceeds raised will go towards post-graduation festivities and help fund the Senior Gift. Mahalo for supporting the Class of 2012!
Aloha, Willy
Willy Ellenburg bid us goodbye yesterday after 61/2 years on the Island School maintenance crew. His skill set is vast, and has included everything from repairing to building to bus-driving to bus-maintenance to making lunch in a pinch. His main job has been to set up, break down and clean the Main Hall every day for lunch. In this he has proved himself undaunted and extrordinarily
Click on the Calendar tab on our website. efficient. His cheerful personality and love for Island School will be missed. Willy isn’t going far and promises to stop by and visit.
Thunder Chicken Coffee
Anyone still looking for last minute stocking stuffers, consider supporting our robotics team by purchasing Thunderchicken Coffee. Available now at the following retail outlets; Hanalima Baking and Tropical Dreams (newly opened ice cream shop in the Waipoli Town Center). Or, simply stop by the school Office.
Save the Date!
Check your mailboxes and save the date - March 10 - four our annual auction, “An Evening in Paris.” This is an evening you won’t want to miss and is our biggest fund raising event of the year. Our busy parents are forming their committees and will be putting out the call for your time and energy. Contact Lulu Schilleci or Alan King to join the fun. lulu@ischool.org or alanking@hawaii.rr.com.
To contact the publisher of Island School’s Parent Connection, email peggy@ischool.org