Aloha, Alaka’i O Kaua’i families, We love to see learning “al fresco” at Alaka’i O Kaua’i. Why is learning outside so important? An article titled The Benefits of Learning Outside the Classroom states that direct experience outdoors is more motivating and has more impact and credibility. The results from learning outside the classroom can be instantaneous as… Read more
Enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year is now open! Both new and current families can enroll now to secure a spot for next year. Click here to get started. Please call us at 808-635-5110 or email in**@al**********.org if you have any questions or need assistance.
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Did you know you can help Alaka’i O Kaua’i grow and provide additional resources by just doing the things you’re already doing every day? We call this “passive fundraising.” Through Amazon Smile, you can buy items for the same exact price, and Amazon will send us a portion of their proceeds each time you shop… Read more
Aloha, Alaka’i O Kaua’i families, Many of our facilitators are parents too! After a weekly Zoom meeting with all Alaka’i O Kaua’i facilitators, I had this thought on my mind. I’d recently read an article in Chalk Beat, a webmag that focuses on teacher issues, about a woman who is both caregiver of two school-age… Read more
Enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year is now open! Both new and current families can enroll now to secure a spot for next year. Click here to get started. Please call us at 808-635-5110 or email in**@al**********.org if you have any questions or need assistance.
Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar Click here for the most current information regarding modified operations, including meal services. May 15: Professional Learning for Facilitators. Online learning enrichment will be available to learners, but facilitators will not be holding live sessions.
Did you know you can help Alaka’i O Kaua’i grow and provide additional resources by just doing the things you’re already doing every day? We call this “passive fundraising.” Through Amazon Smile, you can buy items for the same exact price, and Amazon will send us a portion of their proceeds each time you shop… Read more
Aloha, Alaka`i O Kaua`i Families, We have approximately three weeks left to provide online instruction to our learners before the official end of the school year. This will truly be a school year to remember for all of us. I am certain after all is said and done and we are finally able to reflect… Read more
Enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year is now open! Both new and current families can enroll now to secure a spot for next year. Click here to get started. Please call us at 808-635-5110 or email in**@al**********.org if you have any questions or need assistance.
Did you know you can help Alaka’i O Kaua’i grow and provide additional resources by just doing the things you’re already doing every day? We call this “passive fundraising.” Through Amazon Smile, you can buy items for the same exact price, and Amazon will send us a portion of their proceeds each time you shop… Read more
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Aloha, Alaka’i O Kaua’i families, We are requesting your participation in a brief survey so we can gain insight into your perception of our school’s effectiveness during distance learning enrichment. We need your feedback in order to continually improve in our mission to provide high-quality learning enrichment experiences that inspire our lifelong learners. Please click here to… Read more
Aloha, Alaka`i O Kaua`i Families, Our facilitators continue providing your children wonderful online enrichment and support. This week I want to take a moment to recognize our Special Education Coordinator, Ms. Myra VanOrnun-Deyden. Myra has been working with all of our learners during this past school year, with a special emphasis on learners who need… Read more
Enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year is now open! Both new and current families can enroll now to secure a spot for next year. Click here to get started. Please call us at 808-635-5110 or email in**@al**********.org if you have any questions or need assistance.
Did you know you can help Alaka’i O Kaua’i grow and provide additional resources by just doing the things you’re already doing every day? We call this “passive fundraising.” Through Amazon Smile, you can buy items for the same exact price, and Amazon will send us a portion of their proceeds each time you shop… Read more
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Our kindergarteners spent the past week focusing on manners! During their Zoom meeting on Monday, Mrs. Raines read a book on manners called “Miss Fox’s Class Goes Green.” She asked the learners to choose one habit they would like to focus on using at home that week. Examples included saying “please” and “thank you,” chewing… Read more
Each of Ms. Kate’s 4th graders has been researching a woman in history and creating a video in which they conduct the STEM project that goes with it. We have seen stomp rockets for Sally Ride, paper airplanes for Amelia Earhart, and push cars for Princess Diana! Communication is key right now, and Ms. Kate’s… Read more
Ms. Donna Daum’s 5th and 6th graders are continuing their Edmentum online enrichment and making real progress! Many learners are taking an interest as Ms. Daum posts the top three learners’ progress each week. The learners are also in PowerSchool and beginning science enrichment opportunities. Our 5th graders have lessons in ecology, photosynthesis, ecosystems, and… Read more
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Our learners are having a wonderful time of online learning enrichment and connecting with one another online. Ms. Jamilee Jimenez’s class is so grateful to continue to connect with one another and learn! Educational Assistant Erika Bates met with her third grade small reading group class on Zoom. Before the meeting, Miss Bates challenged learners… Read more
If you’re looking for help preparing your child for video-chatting online, please click here for tips from Common Sense Media.
Aloha, Alaka’i O Kaua’i Families, Tuesday, April 7, 2020, is the official Hawaii statewide start date for all schools to provide online educational enrichment. Unlike many of the public charter and traditional schools in our state, we come to online enrichment with the advantage of a relationship with iLEAD Schools, who provide support services to… Read more
Welcome to your Online Learning Enrichment Experience: PowerSchool! We are excited to provide enrichment opportunities to our learners on this platform. Log in to PowerSchool: http://ileadonline.learning.powerschool.com Username: Firstname.Lastname or firstname.lastname Password: changeme Please note that sign-in is case sensitive. If you are experiencing difficulty, please see the instructions here. To submit a request for help, please submit… Read more
Originally published by iLEAD Online Online learning enrichment has many benefits. Flexibility in where and when you learn and the ability to design your own learning space are two of them. But successful online learning enrichment requires some thought. Unlike a traditional classroom, online learning enrichment requires learners to take more ownership of what and… Read more
After you have organized a space that works well for your child to access enrichment opportunities remotely, what’s next? Let’s talk about organizing your learner’s day! We’ve provided sample daily schedules here, including one that’s great for working families. Take a look, and you can start to work toward a routine that suits your family’s… Read more
Are you looking for some fun, enriching activities and learning opportunities for your kids? Take a look at the resources below! Learning Enrichment Resources Edmentum: Reading and Math Khan Prodigy Kidztype Additional Free Online Resources for Extension Activities Classroom Magazines Scholastic ABCya GoNoodle Story Board That PBS Learning Media Starfall Mystery Science Newsela No Red… Read more
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For additional resources for learning enrichment at home at all grade levels, visit homeschoolinganswers.com. Home Schooling Answers is brought to you by veteran homeschool professional educators from nonprofit iLEAD Education and Maker Learning Network. This is provided as a public service to the community at large worldwide who find themselves suddenly homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The… Read more
Aloha, Alaka’i O Kaua’i Families, The health and well-being of our learners and staff is our number-one priority. As you’ve likely heard, the Governor has instituted a state-wide lockdown until April 30 to mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak. On March 24, School Superintendent Kishimoto continued the closure of school facilities through April 30 but emphasized that… Read more
Driving Question: How can we create a podcast for Alaka’i O Kaua’i that effectively shares the vibrancy of our learning with our community? Learners found inspiration while listening to several other podcasts in class and learned concepts in each subject. Podcasts for children that brought us inspiration were as follows: But Why (social studies) Kauai… Read more
In Alaka’i’s outdoor play-based classroom, we’re starting with a mud kitchen and a loose-parts center. Mud kitchens are an excellent source of learning for children. There are several great resources on the Being Makers website that explain the benefits of mud kitchens and outdoor classrooms. Mud kitchens foster children’s creativity, social-emotional skills, problem-solving skills, and… Read more
By Dr. Charles Fay of Love and Logic Love and Logic is the school-wide discipline program embraced by Alaka’i O Kaua’i. According to a survey from the Love and Logic Institute, one in five American parents is more concerned about the negative impact of the Internet than of television, friends, movies, or even popular music.… Read more
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Before the break, Ms. Joeanne’s first grade class hosted their Presentation of Learning for Healthy Earth, Healthy Me. Their driving question was “How can we help keep our environment and ourselves healthy?” Children began their investigation by going on a walking tour over the grounds of Alaka’i O Kaua’i with Mr. Jon. They investigated, observed,… Read more
We ended the month of February with our 5th and 6th graders displaying what they learned about Native Americans and how to make pop-up books through the use of mathematical concepts. 5th grade, Ms. Collette Oguin Ms. Collette Oguin’s 5th graders studied the lives of indigenous Americans in the 1400s-1600s and how the geography of… Read more
Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of articles on the pillars of Alaka`i O Kaua`i Charter School’s educational philosophy and approach. So here we are. We’ve explored six of the seven habits and why they’re important to us and our learners at Alaka`i O Kaua`i Charter School, and hopefully by this point you… Read more
Looking for fun activities for your children during Spring Break? We’ve included some options at Poipu Beach Athletic Club! (Note: Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School is not affiliated with this provider, but we are sharing the information as a courtesy to our families.) Poipu Beach Athletic Club has two amazing programs happening during Spring Break.… Read more
Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of articles on the pillars of Alaka`i O Kaua`i Charter School’s educational philosophy and approach. Whether in the classroom, the workplace, relationships, or life in general, learning to compromise can be an important and helpful tool. However, what if there were a way to even further enrich… Read more
Aloha, Alaka`i O Kaua`i Families, Last week, Alaka`i O Kaua`i held Learner-Led Conferences (LLCs). Unlike traditional parent-teacher conferences, the learner is not only present but in charge of explaining their progress, reflecting on accomplishments, and reviewing progress on their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) goals, which were set at the beginning of the year. For learners… Read more
Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar March 12: Kindergarten Open House March 16-20: Spring Break March 26: Kuhio Day April 19: Earth Day Community Event and Fundraiser
Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of articles on the pillars of Alaka`i O Kaua`i Charter School’s educational philosophy and approach. They say communication is key, but if we lack understanding in our relationships and interactions, how can we ever hope to truly, clearly communicate? This week, we’re examining Habit #5: Seek First… Read more
Aloha! We’re excited to share an incredible learning opportunity for summer break! Learners who will be entering 7th-12th grade in the fall of 2020 are invited to Camp Kahili! There are four weeks available to campers (June 21-July 18), and you can opt to stay for one, two, three…or all four weeks! Community. Culture. Adventure. Campers will… Read more
Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar 2/17: Presidents’ Day – No School 2/20: Minimum Day 2/20-21: Learner-Led Conferences 3/16-20: Spring Break 3/26: Kuhio Day
Update Feb. 18, 2020: Aloha, Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Family and Supporters, It is with sadness and great respect for Uncle Willie K that we must inform you the Benefit Concert for Alaka’i O Kaua’i, which was scheduled for February 22, has been canceled. Uncle Willie K is facing some health issues, so we are allowing him time… Read more
Update Feb. 18, 2020: Aloha, Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Family and Supporters, It is with sadness and great respect for Uncle Willie K that we must inform you the Benefit Concert for Alaka’i O Kaua’i, which was scheduled for February 22, has been canceled. Uncle Willie K is facing some health issues, so we are allowing him time… Read more
Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar 2/10: Paradise Park Amusement Park – 2nd Grade POL, 2:00-3:00 p.m. 2/13: Learner-Free Day – Institute Day for Staff 2/14: Kids Heart Challenge 2/17: Presidents’ Day – No School 2/20: Minimum Day 2/20-21: Learner-Led Conferences
On Monday, February 10, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., our 2nd graders will have a Presentation of Learning called Paradise Park Amusement Park. Miss Brown and the learners will present a slideshow about the driving question: “How can we create an amusement park with fun-filled rides using math, science, and engineering?” Pictures and short video… Read more
On Friday, January 31, we held a school assembly that recognized our learners for exhibiting the 7 Habits, part of our social-emotional curriculum. Our learners represented Habit #5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. Representing this habit helps our learners and staff make Alaka`i O Kaua`i school a very special place.
Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of articles on the pillars of Alaka`i O Kaua`i Charter School’s educational philosophy and approach. “In the long run, if it isn’t a win for both of us, we both lose. That’s why win-win is the only real alternative in interdependent realities.” — Dr. Stephen Covey This week,… Read more
We are looking for parents or friends of the school who are involved in the community to donate to our upcoming Earth Day Event Silent Auction. We’re also seeking helpers! More details for the event will be coming soon!
Looking for fun activities for your children during Presidents’ Day weekend? We’ve included an option nearby! See below to learn about Kids Day Camp at Poipu Club. (Note: Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School is not affiliated with this provider, but we are sharing this information as a courtesy to our families.)
We will have a table at the Kukui Grove Center this Sunday, February 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to make Valentine’s Day cards with the keiki and do outreach for our school during the Gifts from the Heart Make & Take Craft Event. We hope to see you there!
Last Friday, we had an assembly to honor each of our learners for exhibiting Habit 5 of the 7 Habits: “Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood.” Learners and staff are working to implement all of the habits from Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and it has been a rewarding and… Read more
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