August 31, 2001
Island School's
Parent Connection
Founded in 1977 www.ischool.org A Weekly Parent Publication
New Faculty Faces
In a way, Island School is like a big pot of stew; the longer it cooks and the more tasty ingredients that are added, the more delicious it becomes. As we head toward our 25th birthday, our "stew" is becoming more and more delicious. As always, new teachers and students bring a wealth of experiences, personalities, and talents to the Island School 'ohana.
New faculty this year have enthusiastically jumped into the school year with both feet. Brad Williamson has joined our staff teaching middle and high school social studies, Sharon Douglas teaches Algebra 1 and is filling in for Melissa Davis as our middle school language arts teacher,Matt Miller teaches language arts and social studies to 6th graders, Cindy Wortmann is our new 5th grade teacher, and Lynda Leisse teaches 3rd grade.
This week, we're highlighting Sharon Douglas. A native of South Africa, her studies have taken her to places including Findhorn in Scotland, the White Earth Native American Reservation, and Esalen in California. She has a Masters degree in Education and has been
Labor Day
School Holiday
Gift Wrap Sale
Begins
1st grade
Parent Workshop
7th grade Jungalbook
auditions
SAT Testing
grades 3-12
Air Riflery and Cross Country Practices Begin
Fall Round-Up
Mon, Sept. 3
Wed, Sept. 5
6:30 p.m.
Thurs, Sept. 6
8:00 a.m.
Sept. 10 - 14
mornings
Wed, Sept. 5
3 p.m.
Fri, Sept. 14
5:30 p.m.
Sharon congratulates new Middle School VP, Josh Greer
teaching since 1983. Sharon loves the sense of community at Island School.
"My goal is to unlock my students' potential by helping them to become curious rather than judgemental."
~Sharon Douglas
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More On Bus Transportation
For south side families, monthly passes for the Kaua'i Bus may be purchased at the County Building for $15. They are good for unlimited rides for one month, but cannot be carried over to another month. There is no savings in buying a monthy pass, but since the driver does not give change, passes might be more convenient.
Fall Round-Up
This is our annual back-to-school get-together, (not to be confused with a fundraising event). It is sponsored by the Parents Council. Students and their families are invited. Dinner tickets will be sold to cover the cost of the meal. So far, the scheduled activities include carriage rides, a slide and
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2 bouncy castles from Garden Island Inflatables, Sumo Suits for the high school kids, and the infamous Dunk Tank. Additional activities are being organized by some of the Room Parents. Don't miss this family event!
High School Sports
Air Riflery and Cross Country begin next week.
Cross Country
Coach Dinah Chao
practices: Wednesdays -3 p.m.
Air Riflery
Coach Sean Magoun
practices: M/W - 3 p.m.
Water Bottle Alert!
Be sure your child's water bottles
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are washed DAILY in hot soapy water to avoid the growth of various bacteria that can be a health hazard.
Kumu Kauka Joins National Conservation Group
Our Hawaiian Studies teacher, who is also president of the Garden Island Resource Conservation and Development Council, has been named to a similar national organization, the National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils. Based in Washington, D.C., the Councils serve communities in all 50 states, plus U.S. territories.
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will be held next week.
HS CLUBS After-school clubs are up and running for our high school students. Math, Chess, and Interact will meet within the next two weeks. Other activities will be announced as they are set up. All high school students are welcome.Elementary Clubs will begin next Wednesday.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT Officers for the 2001-2002 High School Student Government are as follows:
President Caira Nakasone
V.P. Jenifer Greer
Recording Sec. Jomari Mori
Corresponding Sec. Ashley Jones
Treasurer Robert Adamson
Officers for the Middle School Student Government are as follows:
President Calah Nakasone
V.P. Josh Greer
Secretary Kelli-Rose Hooser
Treasurer Beatrice Wu
Congratulations!
Election of class representatives
... from an analysis of the Robert Frost poem , "Mowing."
by Robert Adamson, grade 11 But as he looks into it he realizes that he's in a continuous loop, damaging the memories that he clings onto by not letting go.
After School Art
with Penny Nichols
Grades 7-12: Mondays, beginning Sept. 10th
Elementary: Thursdays, beginning Sept. 6th
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Island School art room
Classes limited to seven students
Call 823-0579
or at school, ext. 313, or penny@ischool.org
Precision Driving Instruction
with Bill Scamahorn
FACT:
Generally speaking, it takes a new driver at least five years to develop the judgement and skills exhibited by the average driver.
Classes starting now.
Call 635-5050
This course complies with the new state law requiring drivers education instruction.
Ju Jitsu Instruction
with Kendel Goo, World Ju Jitsu Champion
Ages 6-12
Tues/Thurs 3:00 - 4:30
Weinberg Gym
Contact Mike Goto for more information
Make a donation to Island School at any Foodland checkout, and Foodland will make a donation to Island School, too!
Our code number is 77213
Promotion runs from
September 1st - 30th
at Foodland
Thank You For Your Support!
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To Kiahuna Golf Course Superintendent, Robert Medeiros and Island School parent, Mel Ota, for assisting in the maintenance of the new athletic fields. Mr. Medeiros is providing his professional expertise in golf course maintenance to help us with the care and upkeep of our new fields. Parent volunteer Mel Ota spent all Saturday morning and part of the afternoon preparing an area for the new chip and putting green. Mel is the first to sign up as a volunteer of the Aina Club to help with the landscape maintenance of the fields. More volunteers are needed. Call Mike, at 246-0233 ext. 252, to help!
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To all the wonderful people who have helped Lynda Liesse get the 3rd grade room ready for the year: Shelby & Kalani Dabin for painting and organizing the room, building a shoe rack and shelves; Rodney Ochoa for building the wonderful loft; former I.S. student Nathaniel Evslin for his hours of help; Diane Higa & Marla Domingo for testing students and classroom assistance; Lynda's husband, Jim, for laying carpet and putting up an art line; Lisa Sullivan for organizing parent volunteers; and to everyone for all the cheerful greetings and words of encouragement.
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To Doug and Justine Albrecht and Plantation Carriages for all the time they spend getting their horses and carriage ready for the Fall Round-Up.
To Wes Decker, our numero uno senior extraordinaire (who turned 78 last week), for his help in transporting a recently acquired "maintenance cart" from Kaua'i Lagoons Golf Course to Island School on his son's trailer.
To Elaine and Lindsay Hinds for donating a dynamic keyboard to the 6th grade classroom.
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