Office News Notes

Hyla is still collecting supplies to be taken down to Ometepe this summer. Supplies needed are school supplies such as glue, spiral bound note books, rulers, etc. plus sports equipment (even lightly used.) There’s a collection box in Mike’s Spanish room, or you can bring your donations to the Chili Cook Off. Thanks.

Message from Jill All Hyla library books are due back to the library by Monday, May 21. Thanks!!

No school on Friday, May 18th This day is a staff in-service day.

Chili Cook-Off We hope to see all of our families on Saturday, May 19th, from noon – 5 PM. Thank you to all of you who have already volunteered to help out in one way or another. Please use the signup genius form that was sent out, or contact Sarah Casad (slcasad@gmail.com) to see what still needs to be done. Please invite your friends an neighbors to come join in the fun!

Screening of film “Miss Representation” On Wednesday, May 23, Hyla and the Just Know Coalition will present a screening of the film “Miss Representation” for parents and students ages 11 and up. Free admission. The film explores how the media’s misrepresentation of women have led to underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence. Break out discussion sessions will follow the documentary. The high school version of this documentary will be screened. Under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. the documentary has been rated TV 14 DL. For more information on rating go to www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/miss-representation. The film will run from 7:15 – 9 PM.

Hyla Sports Night On Thursday, May 24 we will host our traditional celebration of participation on Hyla sports teams. Dessert will be provided by the HPA following a presentation of awards. The ceremony will begin at 7 PM and run for about an hour, with dessert following. Although the 8th grade participants are the focus of the evening, 6th and 7th grade participants will be honored, too, and all families are invited to attend.

No Classes – Eight Grade Exit conferences Eighth grade conferences will take place on Thursday, May 31 and Friday, June 1. The final round of parent-teacher conferences is for 8th graders only, and are led by the student.Each 8th grader reflects on several key areas of growth during their Hyla experience. It is a powerful culminating experience of 8th grade families.

Final 8th Grade Parent Meeting Monday, June 11 at 7 PM. Each year Hyla finds it useful and informative to ask eighth grade parents to give some feedback about their years at Hyla. We would like to use this informal evening get-together as an opportunity to hear what your experience has been here in the interest of improving the work we do. We are especially interested in thoughts about communication, curriculum, extra-curricular activities, schedule/calendar, and how we can stay connected in the future. We hope you will join us for this conversation.

Last Day of School and Family Picnic Tuesday, June 12 is our final day of school. We use the time to recount our Exploration Week experiences, clean up the school, and say farewell.

Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM the HPA will host the traditional end-of-school family barbecue and potluck picnic. Hyla provides the grilled items and families provide potluck salads, side dishes and desserts. This year we are asking 6th grade families to bring salads, 7th grade families to bring side dishes, and 8th grade families to bring desserts.

8th Grade Graduation Wednesday, June 13, 5:30 PM. This event is always a memorable occasion for those who know the school and graduates. We welcome alumni back to join us and all current Hyla families and friends of the graduates are invited to attend. After the ceremony, parents and friends are invited to share punch and cake with the graduates. 7th grade parents have traditionally helped provide dinner for the graduates after other guests leave.

Hyla Summer Day Camp 2012: We are excited to announce the line up of classes for this year’s Hyla Summer Day Camp, which runs the last two weeks of June.  Course descriptions and registration forms are now available here.  Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis once payment has been received and some classes fill quickly.  Classes are open to all rising 5-6-7-8 graders.

Alum News Notes

Hyla Alum places 4th in Washington State High School Photography Contest With 82 schools participating and over 4300 photographs, Bainbridge High School won third place in the 2012 Washington State High School Photography Contest. Maya Edwards was 4th Place in the open Animal category.

Community News Notes

Paved With Gold: All We Could Carry Wednesday, May 23, 7:30 PM, Webster Hall at The Island School, 8553 NE Day Road, Bainbridge Island. Students synthesize their families’ varied experiences immigrating to the United States, and explore common immigration themes through story-telly, music and dance. Written and performed by The Island School Fifth Grade.Co-directed by Pamela Sharamsey Lee, Mike Derzon and Betsy Carroll. Contact: 206-842-0400 or info@theislandschool.org. Free.

Volunteer to Host an Exchange Student Contact group coordinator, Robert Weschler at 206-853-3800 or robertweschler@yahoo.com to host an exchange student (through the Northwest International Student Exchange) from France, June 21 – July 19, 2012 or from China, July 13 – July 31, 2012. Open your home to the world!

Play Summer Co-Ed Water Polo June 15 – August 2, 5th – 12 Grades. Registration meeting on Monday May 21 at 7:30 PM, Bainbridge Aquatic Center. Bainbridge Island Water Polo Club. Information and forms at www.teamray.org