Week Ten

The view from glass window.

Down Island Trips

In the last week, groups K1 and K2, which includes half of The Island School students, took a 3 day trip with their teachers to explore the island of Eleuthera. Driving in a van and camping on beaches were the modes of transport and shelter for our trips. During the 3 days we ventured through bat caves, jumped off high cliffs, ate traditional Bahamian meals, wandered through local settlements, and grew closer all the while. Random stops throughout the day included the sighting of wild horses and cows, amazing Banyan Trees, and a former US Naval base. This marked the highlight of 8 day rotations for many, and many purchased souvenirs that all of you will be seeing soon for certain. 

K1 in all their finery.

Academic Rotations

As the down island trips came to an end, Friday night became one of the first study nights for K1 and K2 in a while. Saturday morning threw the returning kayak groups into the normal Island School morning exercise routine while the final kayak group departed for their 8-day trip.

Monday morning was split into swim and run tracks as there is little time left before the big day. Classes continued while the atmosphere of the Island School campus was quiet with only half of us here.

Tuesday was relaxing, but disappointing at the same time. Our scheduled SCUBA dive was canceled due to the high winds, but with the cancellation came time for us to catch up on sleep. The final Junkanoo costumes were created and everybody is excited to get out and dance.

Wednesday started with a student led psycho, by Charlie and Mackey, which was both painful and fun. Classes ended, and we were all treated to a fun Community Outreach session. Students from Deep Creek arrived at the Island School shortly after lunch. They were once again prepared for a fun action packed day here at the Island School. They played a game called “Save the Species.” Students with their group leader ran from station to station were they had to play a game to learn more facts about their creature. By the end of the game the students, through the process of elimination, were able to figure out what their animal was, and then shipped back off to school.

K2's DIT ends badly.

Shout Outs:
 

Abram:

Hey mom, dad, had, and ash - hope all is well back there. I can’t wait to see you all in a week. Things are awesome down here; I’m having a great time. Em, I’m so glad you’re coming down; hope crew is still going well. Puigs-keep it real. Nobles people-things down here are awesome, you guys really missed out. Malfoy-hope Brown is fun, keep Sven in line. Sven-glad to hear your somewhat motivated these days, I’ll visit you in December. See all you guys in a month.

Henry:

Tommy Mac I’ll see you soon, Denise hope all is well, look forward to seeing you in a week, Pete Mac bummed out you can’t make it down next week, looking forward to seeing you near the festivus season, Reese I’m sure all is well down in the valley, looking forward to seeing you near Christmas. Jones can’t wait to see you man, Gouchoe hope sleeping at my house has been good without me, Kolowich have fun at GNR man I’m jealous, Mara enjoyed your extensive confused letter see you soon. Rachel, Caroline, Santullo, Schelzi, ‘08, ’10, CC Hockey, Sullivan I’m not a freshmen anymore.. See y’all soon… peace ~

K2, finally showered.

Jack:

Joey D miss you man cya in a few weeks. Lucas, don’t ditch me when I get home. Ben, all I can say is hope all is well and looking forward to seeing you man. Tyler, what’s up? I got some hilarious stories to tell you when I get back. Nick, you keep watching out for Kelley.  Slade/Blader fishing is sick down here.

Mom and girls miss you a lot and can’t wait to be back in the house annoying you guys. Mom so excited to see you in a week or so. Z-nang is already a legend down here.  Girls I got you some pretty cool stuff over Down Island I’ll give it to you when I get home. Kelley hope high school is alright. Better start shaping up for when I get home. Katie I can't wait to talk to you when I get back. Dad, miss talking with you I hope everything is going well, cya soon. Nana and Granddad thanks for all they letters, miss you.

Mackey:

 Hey Mom and Dad I miss you guys so much, can’t want to play you in water polo, dad, and show you guys everything here. Niccie, or how ever you spell your name now a days, I miss you so much!!!! I will try calling you my next phone time. How is the arm? John, dude what is going on with everything, how is being at home? and football? I kind of don’t want you to go on to finals so you can come down here!!! you would love it!!! STANLEY GIRLS: hey all the new girls I hope you love it. O’malls, I love you and miss you so much. Moody, ABelle, Shannon, Alex, Anna, Kelsey, just all you guys I can’t to see you guys. Christian, I miss you; I haven’t even gotten a letter. I will see you soon. I love it down here!!! keep the letters coming!!! Take it easy.