IS 101

IS 101E Komo Mai! Welcome to Island School. We look forward to getting to know you,

our newest members of the Island School ‘ohana.

IS I0I was originally created by parents to help new families

navigate more smoothly through their first year at Island School. It provides insights into the people,

programs and events that are integral to Island

School. It will facilitate your participation in the

Island School experience and enable you to be a

full partner in the creation of a successful school

experience for your child.

revised 8/6/12

Meet

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Pre-KSue Macklin

KindergartenShantelle Manibog

FirstCristy Peeren

ThirdLynda Liesse

SecondConnie Kakalia

K/1 AideIta Rubio

FourthJamie Metzger

FifthCindy Wortmann

FourthNatasha Arruda

MusicRosie Alfiler

ArtPenny Nichols

Physical EducationMariko Strickland

(7th homeroom)

DramaPeggy Ellenburg(also Publications)

Pre-K AideBridgette Orsatelli

K AideRachelle Alayvilla

Learning SpecialistElizabeth

Scamahorn

Ele

mentary

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Photography/ArtDiane Ferry

(also Bus Driver)

Instructional Support/English

Joyce Flagg

Hawaiian Studies/Hula

Sabra Kauka

TreasurerCorey Dobashi

SecretaryMonica King

PresidentLeah Edwards

Your Parent

Association

Volunteer Coordinator: Amy Sherrer

Sunshine Coordinators:Keana Oliviera & Kory King

Math/TechnologyJudy Byce

(6th homeroom)

M i d d l e a n d H i g h S c h o o l

TechnologyNathaniel Evslin(10th class adviser)

M i d d l e a n d H i g h S c h o o l

English/MusicPhilip

Steinbacher

Social StudiesEric Devlin

(7th homeroom)

Chinese/Social Studies

Catherine Barale

(9th class adviser)

Social StudiesLauren

Calhoun(Junior Class adviser)

SpanishJessica Crowe(11th class adviser)

Math/ScienceJames

Massaro(12th class adviser)

MathSusie Massaro(10th class adviser)

Math/ScienceChris Sweitzer

Social Studies/English/Drama

Jim Bray(also senior

project advisor)

Science/PEJoe Corbo

Journalism/Media/Drama

Ed Eaton(6th homeroom)

EnglishSierra

Hampton-Eng(8th homeroom)

Math/ScienceMary

Castelanelli(9th class adviser)

SpanishLorena Wong

Math/ScienceKate Mink

(12th class adviser)

Soc. St. & EnglishMath & Science

EnrichmentsMiddle School

ElementaryTechnology

Jim BrayJames MassaroPhilip SteinbacherEric DevlinCristy PeerenNathaniel Evslin

Assistant toAthletics Director

Jen Pomroy

EnglishDave

Reynolds(9th class adviser)

EnglishJudah Freed

(9th class adviser)

Athletics DirectorKaipo

Kealalio

Social StudiesNick Lynch(8th homeroom)

Math/ScienceJeff Kozak

(11th class adviser)

Department Chairs

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Sandy JohnsonMaintenance

Daniel BiccicheMaintenance

Kehau KaiwiMaintenance &

Bus Driver

Doug RossBus Driver

Rodney OchoaSsecurity/Landscape

I n t h e K i t c h e n

Meet the Island School Staff

Head of SchoolRobert

Springer

Dean of Students

Adrya Siebring

Director of Admissions

Sean Magoun

Student Activi-ties Coordinator

Liz Hubbard

Purchasing CoordinatorAlice Pajela

Development Assistant

Daryl Edwards

Director of Development

Joan Shaw(also college

counselor)

Business Manager

Mike Goto

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Accounting Clerk

Valerie Rivera

Utility AssistantLulu Schilleci

Executive Assistant/ Registrar

Katie Magoun

Becky Swank & Kim GanironFood Service Assistants

Dean WakamotoFood Service CoordinatorDo Drop Inn Coordinator

Accunting Ass’tMelissa Riopta

Keep Your Contact Information Up To DateMost of our communications to parents are done digitally or by phone; it’s convenient, quick and doesn’t use paper. Face to face is always our preferred method of getting together, and we schedule many opportunities for this, but in between visits we need to know we can contact you via phone or email. We also use the postal service several times a year. Please be sure your most current email, phone, and mailing address are on file in the Office.

Where To Go To Stay In The KnowThe Parent Connection - aka The PCEvery Thursday, this full-color parent newsletter is emailed to parents and students, posted on our website (www.ischool.org), on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/IslandSchoolVoyagersKauai) and on bulletin boards around the school. If you do not have access to the Internet and need a hard copy, please contact the Front Office. You’ll want to be a regular reader to keep up with announcements, important dates, class highlights, and Parent Association communications. Contact Peggy Ellenburg at [email protected] if you want to submit a photo, information, or a classified ad. There is no charge for this.

RenWeb Every parent and student is expected to use RenWeb, our online school data center. A RenWeb orientation will beheld at parent meetings. All you need is a computer and a current email address on file in the Office. Once you are up to speed (don’t worry, it’s easy) you and your student can access daily class information, including homework, lessonplans and grades. The family and teacher contact lists are also available.

IS Website ~ www.ischool.orgOur website is chock full of useful information, including links to the Parent Connection, RenWeb, the schoolcalendar, the Handbook and Curriculum Guide and staff and faculty directories.

IS Handbook & Curriculum GuidesRead these carefully for information about the discipline and technology policies, dress code, daily schedule, holidays – what you’ll need to know to stay ahead of the game. The curriculum is described course by course in the Curriculum Guide. This also contains the Island School ESLRs, or Expected Schoolwide Learning Results. The ESLRs are twelve statements that guide curriculum growth and development, and you’ll find them very helpful in understanding how your children’s classes are connected. Other subjects covered in the Curriculum Guide include grading, graduation requirements, college planning, honors, and awards.

Facebook ~ www.facebook.com/IslandSchoolVoyagersKauaiYou can stay up-to-date as well as post your own messages and photos here. The Parent Connection is also posted here each week.

The Island School NavigatorThis newsletter is published three times a year, is posted to our website and mailed to our greater mailing list. Each issue focuses on a special theme and includes current articles about development, alumni, and school curriculum.

Annual ReportA complete financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012, is sent to our greater mailing list in the form of a beautiful and accurate presentation showcasing the people and institutions who have supported Island School through monetary and in-kind donations throughout the year. You’ll receive this in the fall.

Parent PowerThe Parent Association - aka The PAThe Parent Association is a perfect way for you to enhance your child’s Island School experience while gettingacquainted with other parents. Their purpose is to support the philosophy, programs, and activities of Island Schoolfor the benefit of all students. The PA facilitates communication and parent education, as well as encourages andcoordinates volunteerism. We also serve as a forum for parent concerns, express parent appreciation to the facultyand staff, and lend support in the classroom with administrative tasks and during school activities. Meetings are heldthe first Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the Teachers’ Workroom.

Room ParentsEach grade has at least one Room Parent (usually two).Their first priority is to support their teachers, which they do in a variety of ways: they communicate with the rest of the class parents, they find volunteers to assist teachers in the classroom or with excursions and they plan classroom parties. Room Parents are the Steering Committee for the Parent Association and represent their grade at monthly meetings where they act as liason between the PA and their classroom parents. Your Room Parent is the perfect person to contact to discuss almost anything! Room Parents are identified at parent orientation meetings and in the Parent Connection.

Highlights of What’s Ahead for Students and ParentsThe Parent Connection and school calendar will give you a heads up about upcoming events. Here’s a sample:

Parent Orientation Find out what’s in store for your student this year by attending this invaluably informative evening. Depending on the grade level, teachers discuss topics such as curriculum, RenWeb, grading and homework policies, special projects, field trips and more. Check your summer mailings and the school calendar for dates and times.

Gift Wrap Sale (PK-8)This fundraiser is organized by the PA to raise money for class accounts. Each class has an account where funds are saved for extra projects and field trips. These funds stay with the class from year to year; for example, money raised and not spent by the sixth grade class is forwarded to their 7th grade account the following year. Funds are used for special purchases, activities and events. Toward the beginning of the school year, each student in PK-8 will be given a catalog of gift wrap and gift items and are encouraged to take orders from their friends, relatives, and neighbors. Approximately 40% of sales will be deposited into class accounts. High school sales are optional, but highly encouraged.

Fall RoundupYee-Ha! Don’t miss this down home, carnival-like event with a western flair. Each class provides an activity or game, most of which are free of charge. Certain classes that are fundraising for off-island trips sell food. Hungry whippersnappers and paniolos can select from a variety of grub offered for sale while they enjoy an evening of family fun!

Art Day ~ A Hands-On Celebration of CreativityArtists from all over Kaua‘i descend on our campus to share their talents with our students. Throughout the day, students cycle through several classes which range from monotype print-making to 3-D sculptures to decoupage on coconuts. The result is over 1000 pieces of art generated by our student body. Parent volunteers assist the artists in the classroom and provide delicious fare for the mahalo luncheon following the event.

IS Birthday ~ We turn 36 this year!Island School opened its doors in January, 1977. We celebrate this anniversary with a special all-school assembly and a day devoted to community service projects. The goal is to give back to the community that has supported us so faithfully for all of these years and to foster a sense of pride and tradition in Island School students.

Annual Auction Island School’s biggest fund raising event of the year is Kaua‘i’s`biggest auction and one of the island’s premier social events. Organized by Island School parents with support from the faculty and administrative staff, last year’s auction netted over $170k. Proceeds help fund our tuition assistance program. You’ll want to be a part of the auction team. Planning begins before Winter Break; this year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 16, at the Kaua‘i Marriott’s Grand Ballroom. Watch for the notices in the Parent Connection.

May Day is Lei Day in Hawai‘iThe Island School ‘ohana comes together in celebration and remembrance of Hawai‘i’s cultural heritage and diverse population. Classes prepare special songs, dances, stories and costumes that will are proudly presented in a two hour program followed by a traditional lu‘au. There is no finer or more festive day of Hawaiian celebration.

Teacher Appreciation Week In May, the Parent Association honors their children’s teachers for being an exceptional group who go above and beyond the call of duty with special luncheons, daily displays of gratitude which may include flowers, handmade cards or gifts, edible treats, and other creative expressions of aloha.

Voyager Booster Club and Sports BanquetParent volunteers form this organization that supports our student athletes by attending games, manning the concession stand, making banners, and organizing the annual Sports Banquet., where athletes are recognized for their participation in KIF sports. Students earning letters in sports are honored and coaches are thanked. Contact Kymry Perez, President.

Academic Awards AssembliesTwo assemblies (K-5 and 6-12) are held at the end of the year to acknowledge students for excellence, participation and improvement in all disciplines. Awards are presented for achievement in academic and enrichment subject areas.

GraduationThe ceremony is held in the evening in the Wilcox Gymnasium. The entire school participates in preparations for the big day, and all are invited to attend. The ceremony features individual speeches by the students, musical performances, and the presentation of Senior Awards.

Extra Curricular Students are involved in a myriad of educational experiences outside of regularly scheduled classes.

Morning Circle (grades K-5)Since the school’s inception in 1977, elementary students have started their day together to learn and sing songs, and to hear announcements and short presentations.

Morning Meetings and Assemblies (grades 6-12) Middle and high school students each meet on Wednesdays after Block 1 for a 20 minute meeting. It may be a “General” meeting, in which grades 6-8 and 9-12 gather for announcements and short presentations. High School students may meet at this time for “Class” meetings. Middle school students may have“Na Hui” meetings, which are cross-aged groups designed to foster a sense of belonging, with an edge of competition.Special assemblies may be scheduled in the morning or afternoon on a given day, in which case the Assembly Schedule will go into effect.

Middle & High School RetreatsEach year the entire High School has an overnight, two day retreat and the Middle School plans a day-long retreat somewhere on Kaua‘i.The primary goal for each retreat is to start everyone on the right foot for a successful school year. Positive relationships are encouraged among students and faculty members. Emphasis is given to team building, effective communication, problem-solving, school pride, time management and goal setting. Each day is filled with carefully planned activities that are fun, challenging and educational. The retreats are considered an important and valuable part of the curriculum and all MS and HS students are expected to attend.

Elementary ClubsDuring half of the first two trimesters, on Wednesday afternoons, elementary students take a break from their routine to enjoy a special class led by teachers or guest teachers. Students choose from a wide range of activities that change each trimester. Popular offerings from past years have included: goos & brews, cooking, hula, sports, chess and pet care.

Field TripsThroughout the year, teachers organize and lead on- and off-island field trips, some of which extend for several days. Examples include outings to Hawaiian historical and cultural sights, tours of the fire station, Grove Farm Homestead and state and county offices, overnights at the Koke‘e Discovery Center and Camp Naue, annual trips to the Big Island and O‘ahu, and even summer trips to China and Spain.

Music and Theatre ProductionsSeveral plays are produced each year: by the fifth grade in March and by the middle school and high school drama students in the fall and spring. They range from Shakespearean classics to contemporary comedies, to original scripts. Student and parent participation is extensive and rewarding. Two major choral concerts are offered (Winter and Spring) which feature our four choral groups. These are held at the Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center. The entire Island School ‘ohana is encouraged to attend these productions.

KIF AthleticsHigh School students are encouraged to sign up for a wide variety of after-school sports teams. Middle School students training for the KIF have opportunities to practice with our JV teams. Contact AD Kaipo Kealalio.

Recycling and School GardensStudents actively participate in recycling paper, cardboard, plastic and organic waste. Middle school students take the lead in organizing these materials into our recycling center. Several gardens are planted and maintained by students and staff, with harvested vegetables contributed to our salad bar at lunch.

Middle School and High School After School OfferingsIn addition to KIF athletics, Middle and High School students are invited to participate in a wide variety of clubs and activities that meet after school hours, including dance, ASL, robotics, theatre, singing, tutoring and science. These opportunities are announced at Morning Meetings and in the PC. Contact Liz Hubbard, Activities Coordinator, for more information.

Wilcox Gymnasium

Frear Center for Hwn Studies

Keiki Playground

Elementary Courtyard

Gazebo

1 K PK

5 6 7

Purdy Hall

EL bathrooms PKbathrooms

Bathrooms

Bathrooms

EL/MS bathrooms

HS/MS bathrooms

ElementaryPlayground

2

3

4

Hala

Maile Computer Lab

Mokihana

Art

Music

Weinberg Gym

Weinberg Enrichment

Center

Dean’s/Activities Offices

Brown Hall

HS Lounge

Milo

OhiaNoni

Koa

Ulu

Palena‘ole Hall

Administration

Carter Hall

Tennis Courts

Purdy Quad

LRC

Main Hall

Kitchen

Reservoir

Concession Room

Parking

PARKING

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KamaneWiliWili

Kukui

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