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4 images. top 2 of learners and families at school events. bottom 2 of construction on campus.
11 Dec

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and we hope that this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we enter the last week of school before Winter Break. Mahalo nui kakou for your contributions to a smooth and successful 2024-2025 thus far. It is hard to… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
Learners with their crafts
04 Dec

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and I hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we sail into the month of December. Mahalo for your support of our unique charter school, especially given all the extra programs, field trips, educational enrichments, and FUN… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
Alakai learners from multiple grades posing in front of a turkey cutout.
26 Nov

Director DJ’s Message

Hau’oli La Ho’omaika’i to everyone in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and I hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we conclude the Thanksgiving Break. In this season of gratitude, please accept our appreciation for your support of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School. It seems surreal… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
Two photos of elementary students from Alakai O Kauai Charter School: one, shared in a Message from Director DJ, shows students drawing at a table indoors and the other shows them lined up to start a race outdoors on a grassy field.
22 Nov

Director DJ’s Message

Hau’oli La Ho’omaika’i greetings to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School. We hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we approach Thanksgiving. In this season of gratitude, please accept this message of appreciation for your support of our unique charter school. Some learners started… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
2 side-by-side images of AOK community standing outside in during the winter holiday for annual "lights on rice" event
15 Nov

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community and I hope this November message finds you all in good health and happiness. In this season of gratitude, it’s important to reflect on the contributions of others who have graciously volunteered their time, energy, and enthusiasm to improve our school. Mahalo nui… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
2 images, one the left is a large wooden owl statue and on the write is AOK learners playing volleyball in the gym
09 Nov

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we move deeper into the month of November. Mahalo for your support of our unique charter school and we wish to share an example of unconditional giving in our learning community.… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
2 side-by-side images of AOK learners working on project based learning activity with pumpkins
02 Nov

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School and welcome to the fresh new month of November. Mahalo nui to all who contributed to all the festivities we enjoyed together during the month of October. The Spirit Week Dress Up Days demonstrated great creativity by all… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
2 side by side images of the Annual Trunk or Treat event out in the field
24 Oct

Director DJ’s Message

Hau’oli La Heleui to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and we hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we cruise towards Halloween this week. Mahalo nui kakou for making this school incredibly fun for our learners and working in collaboration with the school… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
side by side images of AOK learners gathered for Unity Day 2024
18 Oct

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community and we hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we enter the back half of October. We greatly appreciate your support of our unique charter school which features socio-emotional learning as one of the core components of our… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
2 images of AOK community. left image families attend event in gym with learners. Right, learners and staff outside with mountains as a backdrop.
11 Oct

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and we hope you all enjoyed a fantastic Fall Break. We look forward to our students’ return to campus on Monday, October 14th for a full day of school. Mahalo nui for your support of our unique charter… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
image of 2 AOK learners on the left, smiling in front of a painted mural. On the right, a picture of a large group of learners stage as assembly.
03 Oct

Director DJ’s Message

Ho’omaika’i to all in the learning community as we share this week’s edition celebrating the massive success of the annual Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Jog-A-Thon. Mahalo nui kakou for your generous support of this fun event and we are thrilled to share that this year we set a significant number of benchmarks never before seen… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
2 side-by-side images of AOK learners sitting around tables in classrooms
27 Sep

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School and hope this end-of-September message finds you in good health and happiness as we approach Fall Break. Mahalo nui kakou to everyone who came to campus last Thursday and Friday for our extremely important Individual Learning Plan Meetings. These meetings connect the… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
A large group of children and adults wearing yellow shirts stand on a grassy field with mountains in the background; Alaka‘i O Kaua‘i Charter School logo with an owl and a Director DJ Message is on the right side of the image.
20 Sep

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we sail through September. Mahalo nui kakou for your support of our annual Jog-A-Thon that was held last Thursday on campus. Our school is fortunate to have such a strong… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
2 images side by side, on the left stand 3 horses eating near the AOK school sign and on the right stands a large circle of AOK learners on the grass
11 Sep

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community, and I hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we pass the midpoint of September. The great English author A.A. Milne once wrote “The things that make me different are the things that make… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
2 images of AOK campus side by side. left image 3 learners playing on slide, right image, group of learners and teacher outside together. AOK logo in white font in upper right corner.
05 Sep

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community, and we hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we step a little deeper into September. Mahalo for your patience in our search to find a top-notch Physical Education instructor for the 2024-2025 school year. As you may… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
2 images of AOK campus with green trees in both and view of the mountains in the right image.
30 Aug

Director DJ’s Message

Happy Labor Day Long Weekend to all in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community, and hope this message finds you enjoying some time away from campus. Ho’omaika’i to all the staff and students from our school who participated in the Kaua’i Marathon and Half-Marathon today and took on the challenging course. Mahalo nui… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
Left image of AOK students running in a field and right image of a poster with a man on it. image on purple background.
22 Aug

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community and we hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we head into the fourth week of school. Mahalo for your support of our unique charter school and understanding of the warm embrace that we all… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
2 images of AOK students sitting a tables. on the left, students are sitting outside and on the right, students are sitting inside.
15 Aug

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness after the long weekend of Statehood Day. Mahalo nui for your support of our unique charter school and embracing all aspects of our School Mission Statement. Periodically we will share… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
Image of AOK board member with learners on the left and standing solo on the right
11 Aug

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School and hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we move towards the midpoint of August. Mahalo nui for the extremely smooth start to the 2024-2025 school year. We greatly appreciate your cooperation and… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
Side-by-side photos of a covered outdoor walkway: the left shows an empty, clean corridor with potted plants and open door; the right captures people preparing food and sitting at tables, reflecting a vibrant atmosphere worthy of Director DJs Message.
01 Aug

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and we hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we conclude the Summer Break. Mahalo to all those generous people who kindly graced our campus on Saturday, July 27th, for our annual Campus… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
A split image: on the left, an empty classroom with a brown carpet, monitors, and wooden beams; on the right, Director DJ smiles in a black shirt and hat outside a building. Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School logo at top right.
24 Jul

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community. We hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we wind down the Summer Break. Mahalo nui kakou to all who showed up and helped out at the annual Campus Clean-up on Saturday. Once again, we enjoyed a massive… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
Two views of a school garden with various plants in raised beds and fenced plots beside a building. A colorful sign reads ALOHA GARDEN, with the Alakai O Kauai Charter School logo and a Director DJ Message displayed on the left.
18 Jul

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community and we hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we move into the second half of the month of July. Mahalo for your support of our unique charter school that features a remote rural… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
A classroom with bookshelves, a long wooden table, and colorful chairs. An inset shows a bare room under renovation. The Alakai O Kauai Charter School logo with an owl is in the bottom right, alongside Director DJ’s Message.
11 Jul

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community, and I hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we move into the middle of July. Although it is Summer Break for our creative learners and talented 10-month employees, there continues to be a flurry of activity as we… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
A woman stands smiling on indoor stairs in a colorful classroom, embodying the spirit of Director DJ. Next to her, three men pose outside near electrical equipment and share their message on a grassy area beside a building. A purple background features a cartoon owl logo.
03 Jul

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community, and welcome to the start of the 2024-2025 school year. The school financial year commences on July 1st. With the fresh year comes the Wala’au Weekly, which is a name change of the weekly message to align more with… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
A grassy clearing with trees and an outdoor shelter is shown on the left; on the right, Director DJ prepares a wooden classroom with large windows. The background is purple with the Alakai O Kauai Charter School logo.
26 Jun

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and I hope this message finds you all enjoying a restful, relaxing, and reinvigorating summer break away from the daily routines of school. Although there are currently no students on campus during the summer, there is definitely lots… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
Four people stand smiling with cleaning tools outside a building labeled ALAKAI; two children hold a rake and leaf blower. An inset shows Director DJ laughing and smiling, sharing a joyful message with another man.
19 Jun

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community. We hope this message finds you all enjoying some happy times together during the Summer Break. We definitely miss the learners on campus and look forward to their return on Monday, August 5th. The great American civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
A photo collage features Director DJ and another man smiling outdoors on the left, with several adults working on laptops around a table in a classroom on the right. The Alaka‘i O Kaua‘i Charter School logo appears at the top right on a purple background.
12 Jun

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School and we hope this message finds you all enjoying your summer break away from the daily routines of being at school. The happy faces and cheerful voices are missed on campus and we look forward to early August… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
A collage shows a lush school garden with raised beds and a greenhouse, plus an inset of an outdoor air conditioning unit beside a building. A Message from Director DJ is featured, with the Alakai O Kauai Charter School owl logo at the bottom right.
05 Jun

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School and hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness at the start of the summer break away from the daily routines of school. Although the school year has concluded for the learners and much of the staff, the work… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
A collage shows children in purple outfits performing, an audience seated indoors, and a large group gathered in a gym. At the bottom, the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School logo featuring an owl highlights a message from Director DJ.
29 May

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School. I hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we conclude the 2023-2024 school year. Sadly, we concluded our on-campus time together last Thursday, and we will miss the joyous sounds of our learners on… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
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23 May

Alaka`i Beehives

Posted by Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi2024, Campus, PBL
A woman in scrubs and a mask sits making hand signs, delivering a message; beside her, a group of children sit outdoors in a circle. The background features the Alakai O Kauai Charter School logo on a green gradient, highlighting Director DJs presence.
22 May

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School. We hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we head into the last week on campus for our students in the 2023-2024 school year. Mahalo nui kakou to all the supportive people who came… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
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21 May

Ulana Lauhala

Posted by Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi2024, Campus, PBL
A collage shows students and adults at Alakai O Kauai Charter School, featuring an outdoor entrance scene and an indoor ceremony where Director DJ delivers a message to students in purple gowns and leis seated in a large hall.
15 May

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community. I hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we sadly approach the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year. It has been an incredibly successful year of continued growth at our unique charter school, and we will miss the… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
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13 May

Lauhala Weaving

Posted by Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi2024, Campus, PBL
A split image with a bulldozer on a tree-lined road on the left, and stacked cardboard boxes in front of a mural featuring the owl mascot and a Message from Director DJ at Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi Charter School on the right.
08 May

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School. We hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we rapidly approach the midpoint of May. This is a happy reminder that the character trait focus for this month is TEAMWORK, and we look… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
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05 May

Kinder Composting

Posted by Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi2024, Campus, PBL
Five smiling teachers pose together in a classroom beneath green and white balloons, with their names labeled above their heads. The Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School logo and a Message from Director DJ are featured in the corner.
02 May

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community, and hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we greet the month of May. As mentioned last week, the character trait focus for May is TEAMWORK, and this important skill is on full display… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
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30 Apr

Micro-grant Food Security Program Progression 2023-2024

Posted by Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi2024, Campus, PBL
Two photos: On the left, adults and children stand in a classroom near a smartboard at Alakai O Kauai Charter School. On the right, Director DJ reviews papers in an office, surrounded by folders and supplies, preparing a message.
24 Apr

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community, and I hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we head into the month of May this week. The character trait focus for May will be TEAM WORK and we wish to share a shining example of this trait with… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
Director DJ sits and speaks to a group of young children, pointing to a glass case filled with honeycombs and bees. The scene is indoors, with the school’s logo displayed on a green background.
17 Apr

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and we hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we move into the last full week of April on campus. We greatly appreciate your last-minute flexibility on Friday, April 12th, when we had to close the school early… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
Two photos show students outside at Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi Charter School: one group sits on grass watching a lesson, another listens to a presenter beside a large model shark. A message from Director DJ accompanies the schools owl logo at the bottom.
10 Apr

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School. We hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we approach the midpoint of April. As we celebrate the character trait focus of ACHIEVEMENT in April, we wish to share a couple of examples of enhancing education on our… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
A classroom scene where Director DJ and another adult play guitar and sing while a group of children sit on the floor, raising their hands and participating enthusiastically. The classroom features colorful decorations, a whiteboard, and a joyful message.
04 Apr

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community and we hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we move deeper into the month of April. A happy reminder that the character trait focus for April is ACHIEVEMENT which works perfectly as we head towards the SBAC… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
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03 Apr

When I Grow Up

Posted by Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi2024, Campus, PBL
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03 Apr

POL Community Helpers 2023-2024

Posted by Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi2024, Campus, PBL
A smiling older woman, Director DJ, holds a folder outside a school. In a second image, she stands indoors with two smiling girls in Alakai O Kauai shirts. The Alakai O Kauai Charter School logo is on a green background, sharing their message.
27 Mar

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School. We hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we transition into April. With a new month also comes a new character trait focus, and we will be recognizing ACHIEVEMENT on campus, so we wish… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
Black-and-white photo of a distinguished man in a suit with a cane, beside a colorized, smaller version. Text and an owl logo for Alaka‘i O Kaua‘i Charter School appear in the background, featuring a Message from Director DJ.
20 Mar

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School and we hope your ohana enjoyed a restful and relaxing Spring Break Week. As we head back to campus on Monday, March 25th we find an unusual week ahead with Good Friday on Friday, March 29th so campus… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
A collage featuring the Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi Charter School logo on a purple background at left, and two group photos of smiling adults—one indoors, one outdoors—on the right, sharing a Message from Director DJ.
13 Mar

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School. We hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we commence the annual Spring Break. It is hard to imagine that we have completed the first three quarters of the 2023-2024 school year and will be heading into the… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
A collage features students sitting on blankets on a grassy field with mountains in the background, and a Valentines board with a candy heart box and the words LOVE IS.... DJs Message from Director DJ is highlighted, with the Alakai O Kauai Charter School logo in the corner.
06 Mar

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community, and I hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we head into our next Spirit Week on campus tomorrow. Due to the great efforts of collaboration between Mrs. Shay and Ms. Kate, our school will… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
A collage featuring a smiling child in colorful attire at a school event, groups enjoying food, and adults meeting in an office. The Alakai O Kauai Charter School logo is on the right, highlighting Director DJ sharing a message with the community.
28 Feb

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and I hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we move into the new month of March. With a new month comes a fresh character trait focus for the month, and for March, it… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
A Maui donation sign with a flower, two boys adding money to a Change for Change jar, and a close-up of the donation jar with a Maui Strong figurine beside it share Director DJ’s message of community support.
23 Feb

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and we hope that this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we head into the last week of February. Mahalo nui kakou for your generosity in the “Change For Change” Maui relief campaign here on campus. You may… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
A large group of people stands in a wide circle on a grassy field surrounded by lush mountains, while a smaller image inset shows children playing a game on the same field, under a cloudy sky—a powerful message captured by Director DJ.
14 Feb

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community, and I hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we move deeper into the year 2024 together. Last Friday, our school was treated to a top-quality Makahiki Games right here on our beautiful campus. It… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
A collage featuring student pig drawings, two students working in a library, and two kids measuring outdoors, with a special message from Director DJ and the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School logo and owl emblem at the bottom.
07 Feb

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and we hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we move deeper into the month of February. My apologies for the miscue last week with mixing up the months. We are definitely in the… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
Children in green shirts run across a grassy field with mountains and playground equipment behind them under a partly cloudy sky. The image, split into two scenes, includes a Message from Director DJ and the school logo in the corner.
01 Feb

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the most generous people in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community, and I hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we commence the fresh month of December. Mahalo nui loa for your outstanding support of our annual Jog-A-Thon, which was held on Friday, January… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
A collage of four classroom scenes: children learning in groups with teachers, parents in a meeting, and students in a library. The illustrated purple owl logo features Director DJs message, centered and bordered in green, orange, and purple.
28 Jan

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and we hope this message finds you well as we conclude the month of January. As we head into the month of February, on Thursday of this week, we will turn our character trait focus over to RESPONSIBILITY.… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
Three colored zone charts on a wall share Director DJ’s message: Red Zone (angry face) for shouting or angry feelings, Yellow Zone (smiley and anxious faces) for excited moods, and Green Zone (smiling face) for happy and calm emotions.
17 Jan

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and we hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we move deeper into January. We are excited to be celebrating School Choice Week on campus starting tomorrow and wish to express our appreciation to Mrs. Shay for her… Read more

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11 Jan

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community and hope this January message finds you in good health and happiness as we rolled back to campus this week with our learners. Mahalo nui kakou for your support and assistance in making the transition back to school smooth and seamless last week.… Read more

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04 Jan

Director DJ’s Message:

A belated Hau’oli Makahiki Hou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School and we hope the first week of 2024 is off to a splendid start for you and your ohana. As we eagerly await the return of our learners on Monday, January 8th, we will take this opportunity to remind everyone… Read more

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29 Dec

Director DJ’s Message:

Hau’oli Makahiki Hou (Happy New Year) to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and we hope this message finds you enjoying the fresh start to the new year of 2024. We look forward to welcoming back our learners on Monday, January 8th to commence the second semester of the… Read more

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22 Dec

Director DJ’s Message:

Mele Kalikimaka kakou e Hau’oli Makahiki Hou. We hope this festive message finds everyone in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School enjoying the start of the annual Winter Break. In this season of giving we wish to express our gratitude and appreciation for your support of our unique charter school which is nestled away in… Read more

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15 Dec

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School and we hope this message finds you in good health and happiness during this festive season. We greatly appreciate your support of our unique school, especially in those times when there is such an abundance of activities on… Read more

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