Save the Date!

 

On Friday, March 4th, Assets School will host Illumination: Venetian Night, A Masquerade Ball, its annual fundraiser at the Hawaii Convention Center from 6:00 to 9:30  p.m. with entertainment by Tony Shalhoub and Brooke Adams! 

 

Tony Shalhoub and Brooke Adams

 

Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award winner Tony Shalhoub and his wife Brooke Adams, will be appearing at this year's event! 

 

Shalhoub formerly starred in the hit series Monk, and is also well known for his role in the TV series Wings.  His numerous feature film roles include Spy Kids, Galaxy Quest, The Siege, A Civil Action, Searching for Bobby Fischer, The Imposters, Primary Colors, Gattaca, Men in Black, Honeymoon in Vegas, Quick Change, Longtime Companion, 13 Ghosts, and Life or Something Like It. 

 

Brooke Adams' credits include guest appearances on Moonlighting, Wings, Touched by an Angel and Monk.  She has also appeared in numerous films such as The Adventures of Beatle Boyin, The Legend of Lucy Keys and The Baby Sitters Club. 

 

Thanks to our hard working co-chairs Marilia Geisse and Helena Von Sydow we have secured several chefs for the event.  These include James "Kimo" Akaka, Joe Aloha Catering;  Elmer Guzman of Poke Stop; Ernesto Limcaco of Y. Hata, JJ W. Luangkhot of JJ's Bistro & French Pastry; Goran Streng of Tango Contemporary Café, Alan Takasaki of Le Bistro; Wayne Hirabayashi of Kahala Mandarin Hotel; Eric Leterc of the Pacific Club and Jacob Silver of the Convention Center.  Mahalo to our participating chefs and their staff for their time and expertise.

 

If you haven't reserved your place there is still time!  You don't want to miss out on this spectacular evening, which features a live and silent auction, fantastic prize drawing, ten gourmet tasting stations hosted by Hawaii's premier chefs and celebrity entertainment! Call 440-3625 for tickets or visit our website at www.assets-school.net

Meet Jyo Bridgewater Borg who has served as K-8 principal for the last 3 years.  Jyo is a strong advocate for dyslexia education in Hawaii.
What do you value most about Assets School?
I love that, throughout its long history, Assets School has fought for students and their right to learn.  Education is a justice issue--and Assets School has been on the front lines, speaking out and advocating for families and students. 
What is your goal for the current school year? 
This year my focus is on building an informed community.  We're doing workshops for our own parents, and at other schools for their teachers and parents.  I'll be presenting to a college class of future educators, and I'm the HAIS representative on the legislative taskforce on dyslexia, as well as sitting on the boards of the Hawaii Council of Private Schools and the Hawaii branch of the International Dyslexia Association.  I joke that I'm appearing next at your cousin's baby luau (and I'll do it, too...with pleasure!)  We've got to keep spreading the word about sound reading instruction and the importance of reaching every student-our future depends on it.
What drew you to be an educator? It's always seemed obvious to me, even as a kid:  the world needs every voice.  If I can help facilitate that process-what a joyful gift to me! 
What is the book by your bedside? I generally read all kinds of fiction, but the book I'm most intrigued by right now is the new biography of U.S. Supreme Court Justice William Brennan, Jr.  As to keeping current in my field...I learn best through a combination of reading trusted sources and conversation with really smart people-and there is an abundance of both at Assets School!