Monday Message
31 Mar

Upcoming Events

Click here for the School Calendar April 15 – Good Friday – No School April 18 – Board Meeting, 5 p.m. April 22 – Earth Day – sports activities on campus Click here for the Community Calendar See what our families are saying about Alaka’i O Kaua’i!

Alakai O Kauai
31 Mar

Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Optimism

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is one of the core elements of the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School approach to education. Through social-emotional learning, learners understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.  Academic achievement is only one aspect of a… Read more

21st Century Skills Alakai O Kauai
26 Mar

Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Culture: Whole-Child Development

At Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, social-emotional learning is integral to our whole-child educational approach.  A whole-child mindset means that we are focused on far more than teaching to tests or holding up state standards as the be-all, end-all of education. We believe in focusing on the whole child and promoting social-emotional learning, because education… Read more

18 Jan

Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Grit

What does it take to really succeed? Some might call it drive or determination. At Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, we like to call it grit, and it is a crucial component of social-emotional learning. We define grit as “having courage and resolve, and strength of character.” Someone with grit works hard and passionately, sets… Read more

16 Jan

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On January 17th we celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Observed on the third Monday in January each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only national holiday dedicated as a day of service. On this day, we are encouraged to volunteer and help make our communities a better place. This is… Read more

Alaka'i O Kaua'i Social Emotional Learning
11 Jan

Alaka’i O Kaua’i Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Zest

“Enthusiasm is the electricity of life.” —Gordon Parks Central to the Alaka’i O Kaua’i approach to project-based learning is a belief that education works best when it’s energetic. Rather than being stale and rote, it’s filled with excitement. That excitement, which we call zest, is a core element of social-emotional learning. Individuals who approach life… Read more

Social Emotional Learning Alakai O Kauai
04 Jan

Alaka’i O Kaua’i Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Curiosity

“Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” — Golda Meir Within the Alaka’i O Kaua’i education model, we believe kids are more empowered to learn and retain knowledge when learning means asking questions. That’s why we reinforce curiosity as a component of social-emotional learning (SEL).… Read more

Alaka'i O Kaua'i
28 Dec

Alaka’i O Kaua’i Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Self-Control

By definition, social-emotional learning (SEL) helps kids tap into their emotions and how they affect what they do. So it should follow that an essential component of SEL is an understanding of self-control, or self-management. As defined by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) — which has informed the Alaka’i O Kaua’i… Read more

Monday Message
19 Dec

Upcoming Events

December 20-January 3 – Winter Break January 4 – Start of spring semester Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar See what our families are saying about Alaka’i O Kaua’i!

Alaka'i O Kaua'i learners chalkboard welcome
24 Nov

Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Culture: Social Intelligence

In the Alaka’i O Kaua’i approach to project-based learning, which produces well-rounded kids, social intelligence is a key component of whole-child development.  What do we mean by social intelligence? It’s a person’s ability to interact well with others. It’s often simply called people skills, or tact. It isn’t necessarily a natural-born characteristic, but it can… Read more

Monday Message
19 Nov

Upcoming Events

November 24th – Multicultural Day – CANCELLED November 25th – Thanksgiving Day – School Holiday November 26th – School Holiday December 1st – No Hoa O’ Alaka’i, Friends of Alaka’i PTN Meeting 5:00 – 6:00 pm December 3rd – Wala’au Meeting 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 13th – Board Meeting at 5:00 pm Click… Read more

Monday Message
13 Nov

Upcoming Events

November 15th – Board Meeting at 5:00 pm November 19th – Turkey Trot November 24th – Multicultural Day November 25th – Thanksgiving Day – School Holiday November 26th – School Holiday December 1st – No Hoa O’ Alaka’i, Friends of Alaka’i PTN Meeting 5:00 – 6:00 pm December 3rd – Wala’au Meeting 10:00 am –… Read more

21st Century Skills Alakai O Kauai
13 Nov

Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Culture: Whole-Child Development

Last week we introduced the importance of social-emotional learning at Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School. Social-emotional learning is integral to our whole-child educational approach.  A whole-child mindset means that we are focused on far more than teaching to tests or holding up state standards as the be-all, end-all of education. We believe in focusing on… Read more

Alakai O Kauai Upcoming Events
05 Nov

Upcoming Events

November 11th – Veterans’ Day – School Holiday November 12th – Announcement Of DreamUp To Space Finalist November 15th – Board Meeting at 5:00 pm November 19th – Turkey Trot November 24th – Multicultural Day November 25th – Thanksgiving Day – School Holiday November 26th – School Holiday December 1st – No Hoa O’ Alaka’i,… Read more

Alakai O Kauai Social Emotional Learning
04 Nov

Alaka’i O Kaua’i Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Gratitude

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Did you know that consciously practicing gratitude can help improve your physical and psychological health?  Did… Read more

Veterans' Day
04 Nov

Honoring Our Veterans

Veterans’ Day is a public holiday held on the anniversary of the end of World War I (November 11) to honor US veterans and victims of all wars. Veterans’ Day differs from Memorial Day in that is honors and celebrates living service members as well as the fallen. Below are some ways that you can… Read more

Alakai O Kauai Upcoming Events
28 Oct

Upcoming Events

November 3rd – No Hoa O’ Alaka’i, Friends of Alaka’i PTN Meeting November 4th – Dress Rehearsal for Presentation Of Learning – DreamUp To Space November 5th – Wala’au Meeting from 10:00 am – 11:00 am November 5th – Presentation Of Learning – DreamUp To Space November 12th – Announcement Of DreamUp To Space Finalist… Read more

Alakai O Kauai
28 Oct

Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Optimism

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is one of the core elements of the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School approach to education. Through social-emotional learning, learners understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.  Academic achievement is only one aspect of a… Read more

Podcasts
28 Oct

Podcasts Are Effective Learning Tool In Class, At Home

Podcasts have become extremely popular. But they are not only popular with adults. They can be very popular with young learners as well. Podcasts can provide new subject matter that not only keeps learners more engaged, but also allows them to experience exemplary communication outside traditional texts. Podcast topics are endless: fictional stories, educational and… Read more

Alakai O Kauai Upcoming Events
21 Oct

Upcoming Events

October 29th – Trunk or Treat November 3rd – No Hoa O’ Alaka’i, Friends of Alaka’i PTN Meeting November 5th – Wala’au Meeting from 10:00 am – 11:00 am Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar See what our families are saying about Alaka’i O Kaua’i!

Alakai O Kauai Social Emotional Learning
20 Oct

Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Culture: Social-Emotional Learning

In our approach to education at Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, we emphasize methods that foster learners’ social-emotional learning. Social-emotional learning is the process through which learners understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, and establish and maintain positive relationships to make responsible decisions. We believe it’s… Read more