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IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP: 

    

March 4: Big Island District Debate Qualifying Tournament at Parker School, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

 

March 15: Spring Break begins (OFFICES CLOSED March 22)

 

March 25: School resumes

 

March 29: PTSO Meeting, 8:15 a.m., upper school library

 

April 4 & 5: Middle & Upper School Interim

 

April 12: Middle School Unity Day

 

April 13: PTSO's Parker Night Out at Saffron

 

 

Our 8th ANNUAL KAHIAU AUCTION GALA this past Saturday was a huge success! Mahalo to all of the donors, sponsors, volunteers and student helpers who made this year's fundraiser the most successful to date. The total raised for financial aid will be announced in the coming days, so stay tuned...

 

DEBATE JUDGES NEEDED: Three judges are still needed at the Big Island District Debate Qualifying Tournament here at Parker School on Tuesday, March 4, for rounds beginning at 3:00 p.m. Please contact Ann Renick at arenick@parkerschol.net or 885-7933 ext. 7107 as soon as possible if you are available.

 

SHOP TO BENEFIT PARKER SCHOOL STUDENTS: We are participating in Foodland's Shop for Higher Education 2013 program. Every year, Foodland awards $200,000 in college scholarships to 100 Hawai'i high school seniors through its Shop for Higher Education program. The annual statewide program runs through March 19. Select Parker School - code 7406 - when you check out at any Foodland, Sack N Save or Foodland Farms store during this period. You'll earn Maika`i Points for you and for Parker. The more Maika`i Points a school earns, the more scholarships it receives. We appreciate your participation! 
UMSUpper/Middle School

   

Have a sewing machine to loan? Parker Upper School is looking to borrow sewing machines for student use April 4 and 5. Students will be learning the basics of sewing, and they'll be making receiving blankets to donate to North Hawaii Community Hospital. If you are willing to lend us a machine for those two days, please contact Patricia Kassis: pkassis@parkerschool.net.

 

Lower School

 

Thank you to all who helped with Jump Rope for Heart and made a donation! Also, a big thank you to the 10th grade class for coming out to volunteer at the various jump rope stations. The kids did a fantastic job at raising money and becoming heart heros, and are all much appreciated! This year, we exceeded our goal of $5000, and raised well over $6000!

 

Next week, March 11-14 is Spirit Week!  All students are encouraged to participate and to show their lower school spirit!

  • Monday               Crazy Socks Day
  • Tuesday              Book Character Day
  • Wednesday        Crazy Hair Day
  • Thursday             Class Unity Day

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    Spring Break is March 15-22. School resumes on Monday, March 25.

    PTSOPTSO

    Thank you to Shellie Note-Gressard and Eric Dela Rosa  for presenting the Parent Forum on Social Media, Internet Safety and iPad Use that was held on February 27. Thanks also to everyone who attended this informative talk. A handout listing tips and resources for parents about these topics was compiled by Ann DiLoreto and is available on the Parker PTSO Facebook page. Link:  https://www.dropbox.com/s/hqp34aoh0kfir9x/Parent%20Forum%20Tech%20Talk.pdf

      

    Monthly Meeting: Mark your calendars; our next meeting will be held on Friday, March 29 at 8:15 a.m. in the upper school library.

     

    Save the Date! Saturday, April 13 - Parker Night Out at Saffron:

    Join us for an evening of food, friends and fun. Connect with old friends, make some new ones and help raise funds for PTSO. Saffron will donate 20% of the proceeds to your PTSO. Stay tuned for more details.

     

    Like us on Facebook to stay connected and get automatic updates:  

    Facebook.com/ParkerSchoolPTSO.

    AthletcsAthletics

    Middle School Paddling

    Practice Days: Tuesdays OR Thursdays, 3:15-5:30 p.m.

    Due to high interest in middle school paddling and our equipment restrictions, we are offering each student the opportunity to practice one day per week, and occasionally on Saturdays (dates TBD). Practices will be held at the pylons at Kawaihae with coach Emily Pagliaro.

     

    THIRD TRIMESTER SPORTS EVENTS SCHEDULE:

    Boys High School Volleyball

    Wednesday, March 13 - Parker @ Honokaa - 6:00 p.m.

    Saturday, March 16 - Parker & Kohala @ Chr. Liberty - 10:00 a.m.

    Tuesday, March 19 - Parker @ Kamehameha - 6:00 p.m.

    Friday, March 22 - Parker @ Kea'au - 6:00 p.m.

    Saturday, March 30 - Hilo & Ka'u @ Parker - 10:00 a.m.

    Wednesday, April 3 - St. Joe's @ Parker - 6:00 p.m.

    Saturday, April 6 - Parker & Lapahoehoe @ Kealakehe - 10:00 a.m.

    Saturday, April 13 - Parker @ Hualalai - 10:00 a.m.

    Tuesday, April 16 - Parker @ Waiakea - 6:00 p.m.

    Thursday, April 18 - Chr. Liberty @ Parker - 6:00 p.m.

    Tuesday, April 23 - H.P.A. @ Parker - 6:00 p.m.

    Saturday, April 27 - Konawaena & Pahoa @ Parker - 10:00 a.m.

     

    High School Tennis (please note changes to the schedule!)

    Wednesday, March 6 - Parker @ H.P.A. - 2:00 p.m.

    Saturday, March 23 - Makua Lani @ Parker - 11:00 a.m.

    Wednesday, March 27 - Parker @ Honokaa - 2:00 p.m.

    Saturday, March 30 - Konawaena @ Parker - 11:00 a.m.

    Saturday, April 13 - Championships - Holua - 10:00 a.m.

    Thursday, April 18- BIIFs - Fairmont Orchid - 9:00 a.m.

    Friday, April 19 - BIIFs - Fairmont Orchid - 9:00 a.m.

    Saturday, April 20 - BIIFs Semis/Finals - Fairmont Orchid - 9:00 a.m.

    Thursday, May 2 - State Championship - Fairmont Orchid - 9:00 a.m.

    Friday, May 3 - State Championship - Fairmont Orchid - 9:00 a.m.

    Saturday, May 4 - State Championship Finals - Fairmont Orchid - 9:00 a.m.

     

    Home games noted in red.

    CommunityCommunity

    Waimea Community Education has a great selection of classes for everyone. Check course offerings at www.waimeaeducation.com, or call 885-1539.

     

    Don't forget to check out the Waimea Town Market at Parker School from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every Saturday morning for local, organic produce and products. Parker School benefits from the proceeds. Booths are still available. Contact Betsy Sanderson at 938-2897 if you are interested.