Island School's
Sept. 7, 2001
Parent Connection
Founded in 1977 www.ischool.org A Weekly Parent Publication
Now Introducing ...
New to our 6th grade language arts and social studies classes is Dr. Matt Miller. Matt holds a PhD in medieval English literature from UCLA, and has done extensive work in curriculum development in both reading and writing.
Brad Williamson teaches middle and high school social studies. Brad most recently taught at the American International School in Hong Kong. He has a BA in social science from Latrobe University of Northern Victoria, Australia, a post graduate dipoloma in Arts from Melbourne University, and a Post-Graduate Certificate of Education from the University of Hong Kong.
Last week we highlighted Sharon Douglas, our new Language Arts and Algebra teacher. The rest of the "Fab Five" are featured.
We're delighted to welcome Lynda Liesse as our third grade teacher. Lynda taught most recently at Kapaa Elementary, where she was hailed as a "master teacher" by parents, students and colleagues. She holds a BA from Lewis and Clark State College in Idaho and a Hawai'i State Teaching Certificate.
Cindy Wortmann has climbed aboard as our 5th grade teacher. Cindy holds a BA from UC Santa Barbara and 28 units toward an
SAT Testing
grades 3-12
Air Riflery Meet
Island School vs. Kapaa at Kapaa
Air Riflery Practices
Cross Country Practices
Peace Choir Rehearsal
High School Student Gov. Retreat
Fall Round-Up
Innisbrook Giftwrap Sale
Trimester 1
Midterm
Sept. 10 - 14
mornings
Thurs, Sept. 12
3 p.m.
Mon & Wed
3 p.m.
Mon - Fri
3 p.m.
Thurs, Sept. 13
3:00-4:00
Music Room
Sept. 13-15
Fri, Sept. 14
5:30 p.m.
Now - Sept. 26th
Sept. 28
MA and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Pacific Oaks College. She taught for several years in California before coming to Kaua'i. She has a kindergartner and 3rd grader here at Island School.
The Fab Five, from l-r: Matt Miller, Cindy Wortmann, Lynda Liesse, Sharon Douglas, Brad Williamson
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Island School Peace Choir, directed by Auntie Mary Alfiler
Rehearsals will begin next week and be held on Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the music room. Grades 3-6 are invited to sing Christmas, Hannukah, and Peace songs until the end of this year. 1st and 2nd graders are invited to attend on a trial basis.
Fall Round-Up Next Friday
Paniolo Meal
adult - $10
BBQ Quarter-Chicken
Chili
Baked Beans, Rice, Corn-on-the-Cob
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Tossed Greens, Pasta Salad
Rolls & Butter
Cookies
Young Whipper Snapper's Plate child's- $5
Hot Dog w/ bun and condiments
Assorted Chips
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Y'all git yer tickets on the front steps by Thursday!
Standard Achievement Testing Next Week
Students in grades 3-12 will take SAT tests on Monday through Thursday mornings next week. Our teachers find that giving these tests
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in the fall, rather than in the spring helps in planning programs that best meet the needs of their students. They provide lots of useful information which will be shared with parents. Please help your child do his or her best by making sure they get lots of rest and a good breakfast.
Gift Wrap Sale
Hope you're enjoying browsing through the Innisbrook catalog. Take it to your soccer practices! Remember to add 4% excise tax to your orders. Packets due Sept. 26th.
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FIRST GRADE The class is studying the sun, moon and earth. They have done several experiments to show that the sun produces heat and light.
NA PUA KEIKI The class is happy to welcome their student intern, Danitza Galvan, who is earning a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a certificate in Montessori Education. Danitza is originally from Peru and is bilingual. She holds a certificate in Translation and Interpretation from UCLA, and has been translating in the state and county courts. She moved to Kaua'i last spring and taught at K.I.D.S. pre-school.
DRAMA The cast for the 7th grade production of Jungalbook will be announced on Monday and rehearsals will begin. They are designing a set to represent a playground, with bars, swings, slides, etc. If you have left-over pieces from your backyard play set, they might be able to use them. They are also looking for scaffolding to borrow. Please contact Peggy E. if you have ideas, and stop by this DePaul University website to get a glimpse of their vision.
http://theatreschool.depaul.edu/perform/0001/p2advert00.htm
MARINE ECOLOGY The class is planning their first dive for Thursday, September 20th. The students will leave campus at 9:40 and return to school for their 3rd period class.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT Class representatives were elected this week and are as follows:
grade 6: Chris Foster
Lindsay Hinds
Krista Speroni
grade 7: Kacie Leong
Sky Smith
Erik Talvi
grade 8: Alan Hoffman
Sean Thompson
Athena Yee
grade 9: Laura Brown-Clay
Keith Karleen
grade 10: Jeni Guerber
Tiana Kamen
grade 11: Tarah Henderson
Maya Magennis
grade 12: Ryan Bihm
Clare Petterson
Congratulations!
Vehicles For Sale
1994 Grand Jeep Cherokee
4 W/D, Automatic, A/C, Excellent Condition, $9,500 OBO. Call Joan or Rick Shaw at 332-9389 or 639-0774.
Maroon 1992 Mazda Van
AC, power windows and locks
246-3491 or See Cristy Peeren
Classic Fiat Convertible Sports Car
Fiat 124 Spyder 1969 $1200
Robin's Egg Blue, 5 speed manual trans-
mission, new upholstery and dashboard.
Call Jim Guerber 742-7207 or jim@ischool.org
Precision Driving Instruction
with Bill Scamahorn
FACT: In the United States, the leading cause of death among people between the ages of 16 and 20 is traffic colllisions.
Classes starting now.
Call 635-5050
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At any Foodland checkout
Our code number is 77213
Promotion runs from
September 1st - 30th
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To the Haviland family for donating computer software for the 6th
grade.
To Bill Cowern, Larry Werner, and Laurel Petterson for helping with the design of the Jungalbook set.
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To Cyndi Bailey for organizing the Innisbrook Giftwrap Sale.
To Sleeping Giant Realty for donating an office desk and small refrigerator.
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To all the Island School Drivers who have exhibited patience and courtesy as they drive in and out of the KCC road. Their kokua is appreciated as we strive to maintain good relations with our KCC neighbors.
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