October 25: Debate Tournament, Bangor, ME   

November 1: K-12 Admissions Open House, 9:00-11:00 a.m. 

November 2: Color Stampede! George Heneghan Fun Run, 7:30 a.m., Lower School Campus

November 3-13: Upper/Middle School Finals 

November 5: K-1 Admissions Preview, 8:30-10:00 a.m., Castle Center  

November 6: Performing Arts Showcase, Parker Theatre (time TBA)

November 8: Fairways & Friends Golf Tournament for Financial Aid, 12:30 p.m., Hualālai Resort  

November 13: Parker Board Presentation & PTSO Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Parker School Theatre 

November 14: Trimester Break Day - NO SCHOOL K-12  

November 22: Debate Non-qualifying Tournament, UH Lab School, O'ahu  

November 26: All School 'Ohana Day - EARLY DISMISSAL

November 27 & 28: Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL/OFFICES CLOSED 

Run with the Bulls in the Color Stampede! It's our 15th Annual George Heneghan Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, November 2 at 7:30 a.m. LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 24. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE. Registrants returning forms after October 24 are not guaranteed a t-shirt. Please email Nicole Vedelli at nvedelli@parkerschoolhawaii.org for more information.     

Parker School Dramatiques presents Euripides' Medea, an ancient Greek tragedy adapted and directed by Dr. Angela Alforque. Set against the backdrop of a circus carnival, the Chorus narrates the play as Medea and Jason struggle with the gods, their family relationships and society's expectations. Step right up and join us in this drama of betrayal, ambition and revenge. This production is recommended for audiences ages 12 and over. Tickets are available at the door, $10 General Admission, $5 Students. For more information please contact Dr. Alforque: aalforque@parkerschoolhawaii.org  or 808.885-7933 x7128, or click here to see the flier. Performances are as follows:  

Admissions Events Coming Up! K-12 Admissions Open House is November 1, 9:00-11:00 a.m. The admissions office is looking for student and parent volunteers for this fun event. To sign up to help, please contact the admissions office at admissions@parkerschoolhawaii.org or 885-7933 x7107.... The Admissions K-1 Preview for prospective families is Wednesday, November 5, 8:30-10:00 a.m. in the Castle Center. Please help us spread the word to those who might be interested in Parker School. For more information or to RSVP, contact the admissions office at admissions@parkerschoolhawaii.org or 885-7933 x7107.

Parker School will hold its 12th Annual Fairways & Friends Golf Tournament at Hualālai Resort on Saturday, November 8. Proceeds from the event go directly to financial aid at the school. This year, in addition to golf, Hualālai Spa treatments will be offered that day from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Check in for golf begins at 11:00 a.m. and the tournament starts at 12:30 p.m. After the tournament, there will be an awards reception with heavy pupus, cocktails and prizes. The school is grateful to its title sponsor, Redwater Construction, as well as to Hualālai Resort and the Four Seasons Resort Hualālai, for helping make this event possible. The golf fee is $250 and includes the cost of the reception. For non-golfers, the reception fee is $50. Click here to register or for more information, email advancement@parkerschoolhawaii.org or call 808-885-8709. Spa reservations can be made directly through the Hualālai Spa by calling 808-325-8000 (mention you are with Parker School).   

UPPER/MIDDLE SCHOOL 

Pomona College - Wednesday, October 22, 1:10 p.m.

Halloween Costume Parade, Friday, October 31, 2:00-2:30 p.m. We invite you to dress up and join us in the parade! The afternoon will start on the lower school lanai with a short performance from our chorus followed by the parade through the middle and upper school campus. The parade will be at the end of our day and all students will be dismissed to their family right after the event. (There will be P.A.U. on Friday, October 31.) Costume Guidelines:  

-Students may bring costumes to change into or they may wear Halloween colors. 

-Costumes are to be non-violent; all accessories such as swords, wands & light sabers are to be kept at home.

Scholastic Book Fair, November 4-6, Lower School 'Ohana Room, 7:30-9:00 a.m. & 2:00-4:00 p.m. The Scholastic Book Fair opens Tuesday, November 4 and runs through Thursday, November 6. Stop by to purchase some new literature for the home or some gifts for the holidays! All money raised goes right back into your child's classroom. Everyone is welcome!

Join the Parker School Board of Directors and PTSO on Thursday, November 13 in the Parker School Theatre to discuss the school's 5-year strategic plan and long-term vision. The board presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by the PTSO general meeting at 6:30 p.m. Come out and be part of the conversation! If you need childcare in order to attend, please contact Pam Adams at 808-443-1376.

PTSO, in conjunction with school leadership, is looking for mentors to host upper school students as interns in potential post-secondary educational areas of study and/or career paths through internship opportunities. If you are interested in hosting an intern please contact us at PTSOInternships@parkerschoolhawaii.org.

Parker School PTSO and faculty would like to assemble an

evening panel for discussion in areas of study and/or career options in support of internships offered to upper school students. If you are interested in being on the panel, please contact us at PTSOInternships@parkerschoolhawaii.org. 

Welcome, Kelly Herendeen, PTSO's new Middle School Representative. Kelly can be reached at kherendeen@gmail.com or 216-407-3563.

The Building and Grounds Committee of the Parker School Board is looking for a parent volunteer to assist with campus maintenance of the physical plant and grounds. Two to three meetings are held per year to discuss and plan for campus improvements. Please contact Chair of Building and Grounds Committee Vaughan Winborne at info@winbornelaw.net.  

"Trash for Treats!" will run all through October. Drop off your Hi5 recyclables at Atlas, and on Tuesday, October 28, bring your recyclables to the Parker Lower School driveway at drop off between 7:30-8:00 a.m. Designate a specific K-5 grade to get credit. The winning class will get a Halloween ice cream treat party! Mahalo!    

The Film Club will meet on Friday, October 24 at 3:15 p.m. (rescheduled from 10/17 due to hurricane) on the upper campus front porch, then afterwards on the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month. We will discuss both new & classic movies, exploring topics such as elements of a good movie, the use of humor, drama & intrigue, and great directors. We will watch portions of movies, deciding on films based on Club interest. Email:  mariefellenstein@gmail.com.  

Your 2014-15 PTSO Board Members:

President: Jude McAnesby, jmcanesby@gmail.com  510-220-4737

Vice President: Gena McFarland, genamcfarland61@gmail.com

Treasurer:  Mike Buchal, mb@buchal.us  989-0106

Secretary:  Pam Adams, pamelaadamspt@gmail.com 443-1376

Lower School Representatives:   

Kendall DiDonato, kendalldido@yahoo.com  345-5212

TiffanyFreitas, tufftiff14@hotmail.com  896-2169

Middle School Representatives:   

Dore Centeio, ashadowland@gmail.com

Upper School Representatives:          

Geoffrey Mundon, g.mundon2008@gmail.com  936-7763

Kim Dalton, kim@kjdaltonphoto.com

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 in learning more.