Aloha, Alaka’i O Kaua’i Families! Please consider donating to your child’s classroom for the holidays. Each wish list is below. Every little bit helps our facilitators and keeps our learners… Read more
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Alaka`i O Kaua`i’s First Annual Winter Production
Last Friday, December 13, 2019, was a very exciting day for everyone at Alaka`i O Kaua`i Charter School, because we had our very first annual Winter Production! Our music teacher, Elizabeth… Read more
Nearby Winter Break Activities
Looking for fun activities for your children during Winter Break? We’ve included some options nearby! See below to learn about Poipu Beach Athletic Club’s Winter Break Events as well as… Read more
Kindergarten Project-Based Learning in the Garden!
Our kindergarteners are in the midst of a project-based learning unit on gardening. They’re learning what’s needed to create a successful garden and what plants need to thrive. Our driving… Read more
Upcoming Events
Click here for the school calendar 12/20: Facilitator Workday 12/23-1/3: Winter Break 1/6: Learner-Free Day (Staff PL)
Alaka`i O Kaua`i School Office Staff
Alaka`i O Kaua`i School is well into its second year of operation. Consequently, we are still putting policies, procedures, and systems in place to provide an outstanding learning environment for… Read more
Kindergarten POLs
The week of Oct. 1 in kindergarten, we did our first community helpers Presentation of Learning (POL). We are so proud of our kindergarteners! They worked so hard the past… Read more
Discipline with Love and Logic
At Alaka’i O Kaua’i, our school-wide discipline policy is based on the foundational skills of Love and Logic. Love and Logic is a philosophy founded in 1977 by Jim Fay… Read more
10 Questions to Ask Your Child About Their Day at School
Do you ever ask your child about how his or her day went and get a one-word answer? Read this article to find out 10 questions that are great conversation… Read more
Driving Reminder
Please remember to DRIVE WITH ALOHA! As a community, we all share our school road. Please be mindful of your speed, passing with care (only if necessary), and practice patience… Read more
The Importance of Learning Outside
We love to see learning “al fresco” at Alaka’i O Kaua’i. Why is learning outside so important? An article entitled The Benefits of Learning Outside the Classroom states that direct… Read more
What is Morning Meeting?
Every morning, our learners gather together for Morning Meeting. It’s an engaging way to start each day, build a strong sense of community, and set children up for success socially… Read more
Ways to Get Involved
Interested in being a “Class Parent”? We would love to have you! Anyone interested in helping support a specific class, please contact the facilitator. Class Parents are there to support… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Monday, Sept. 2: Labor Day (NO SCHOOL)
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Monday, Sept. 2: Labor Day (NO SCHOOL)
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Thursday, Aug. 22: Minimum Day (K-7) Aug. 22-23: Literacy Assessments (K-7) Monday, Sept. 2: Labor Day (NO SCHOOL)
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Tuesday, June 25th: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Thursday, July 4th: School Office Closed (Fourth of July)
Bubble Bonanza PBL
Mrs. Ashley’s class just finished up their latest installment of Project-Based Learning, “Engineering Bubble Wands”. They presented their designs to the 1st and 2nd grade classes and then took them… Read more
Field Day & End of Year Celebration at Alaka’i
All our keiki had a wonderful time at Field Day last week! We had a wonderful time playing field games, running in the sprinkler, going down the Slip N Slide,… Read more
Alaka`i O Kaua`i Kindergarten Graduation 2019
A huge mahalo to Miss Casey, Ms Ari, and Miss Claire for truly celebrating our kindergarten keiki, and to all the families who came to support them! The inaugural Alaka’i… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Friday, June 21st: Kindergarten Graduation, 12:30-1:40 p.m. Tuesday, June 25th: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) SCHEDULE CHANGE: Tuesday, June 11th – King Kamehameha Day – NO SCHOOL & Kindergarten RoundUp CANCELLED Friday, June 14th: Schoolwide Field Day… Read more
YOU’RE INVITED: Field Day & End-of-Year Celebration this Friday
This Friday, June 14th, we will be holding a schoolwide Field Day and End of Year Celebration. Field Day activities will take place between 9-11 a.m. All parents are welcome… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Tuesday, June 11th: Kindergarten RoundUp Thursday, June 13th: Miss Casey’s Presentation of Learning Friday, June 21st: End of School Year Celebration &… Read more
Alaka’i is Still Enrolling for School Year 2019-2020!
Please help us spread the word that we are still enrolling Grades K-7th. We have spaces still in all grades, including Kindergarten! We ask that you please share with your… Read more
Amazing Summer Camp Opportunity
While the school year is coming to a close, we’re excited to share an amazing learning opportunity for summer break. This camp is open to learners entering grades 7-12 (for… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Monday, May 27th: NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day) Tuesday, June 11th: Kindergarten RoundUp Thursday, June 13th: Miss Casey’s Presentation of Learning Friday, June… Read more
Alaka’i is Still Enrolling for School Year 2019-2020!
Please help us spread the word that we are still enrolling Grades K-7th. We have spaces still in all grades, including Kindergarten! We ask that you please share with your… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) May 13-21st: SBAC Testing for Grades 3-5 May 22-24th: Kokee Field Trip for Grades 4-5 Friday, May 24th: NO SCHOOL Monday, May… Read more
Lei Day at Alaka’i
A big MAHALO to everyone who contributed to and attended Alaka’i O Kaua’i’s first ever Lei Day Celebration. We look forward to growing this wonderful tradition with our school community… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) May 13-21st: SBAC Testing for Grades 3-5 May 22-24th: Kokee Field Trip for Grades 4-5 Monday, May 27th: NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) May 6-10th: Teacher Appreciation Week Saturday, May 11th: Kaua’i Charity Walk
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10
Our wonderful facilitators and staff play a pivotal role in our children’s lives, inspiring a lifelong love of learning and discovery and making a difference in their well-being and long-term… Read more
Charity Walk is Coming This Saturday!
Please come support our school for our second year participating in the Kauai Charity Walk, Saturday, May 11th, at the Vidinha Soccer Field. This wonderful event is a FUN way… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Friday, May 3rd: Alaka’I O Kaua’i’s Inaugural Lei Day May 6-10th: Teacher Appreciation Week Saturday, May 11th: Kaua’i Charity Walk
Lei Day at Alaka’i O Kaua’i — Friday, May 3rd
On Friday, May 3rd, we welcome everyone to join us for our inaugural Lei Day Celebration! At 11 a.m., we will have a schoolwide picnic during which parents are invited… Read more
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10
Our wonderful facilitators and staff play a pivotal role in our children’s lives, inspiring a lifelong love of learning and discovery and making a difference in their well-being and long-term… Read more
Join us for the Charity Walk!
Please come support our school for our second year participating in the Kauai Charity Walk, Saturday, May 11th, at the Vidinha Soccer Field. This wonderful event is a FUN way… Read more
Desperado Orchestra Music Ensemble
Earlier this month, the Desperado Orchestra Music Ensemble held its Spring Music Recital. Three of our learners, Andrew James (AJ), Makayla Timko, and Raegan Baldwin, received an award for practicing… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) April 22 and 23: No school for learners (facilitator planning days) Tuesday, April 23rd: Kindergarten RoundUp for 2019-20 school year Friday, May… Read more
Penny Wars
Our learners had a wonderful time last week collecting pennies for this year’s Penny War! The goal of this FUNdraiser is to buy our school a full class set of… Read more
Kindergarten RoundUp for School Year 2019-2020
We want to welcome all our incoming Kindergarteners and their families by inviting them to attend our Kindergarten RoundUp for School Year 2019-2020 on Tuesday, April 23rd. The Kindergarten Round-Up… Read more
May 3: Alaka’i O Kaua’i’s Inaugural Lei Day Celebration
On Friday, May 3rd, we welcome everyone to join us for our inaugural Lei Day Celebration! At 11 a.m., we will have a schoolwide picnic during which parents are invited… Read more
Join us for the Charity Walk!
Please come support our school for our second year participating in the Kauai Charity Walk, Saturday, May 11th, at the Vidinha Soccer Field. This wonderful event is a FUN way… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) April 19th: Good Friday – No School April 22 and 23: No school for learners (facilitator planning days) Tuesday, April 23rd:… Read more
Hands-On Science Learning
Our 5th grade class is fortunate enough to be located in the school’s science lab, and last week we took full advantage of this by having a full lab day.… Read more
Kindergarten RoundUp for School Year 2019-2020
We want to welcome all our incoming Kindergarteners and their families by inviting them to attend our Kindergarten RoundUp for School Year 2019-2020 on Tuesday, April 23rd. There are two… Read more
iLEAD/DreamUp Projects Headed to International Space Station
Editor’s note: This post originally appeared here on the iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects website. The 2019 DreamUp to Space challenge is just one example of the exciting types of project-based… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) April 8-12: Alaka`i Penny Wars April 19th: Good Friday – No School April 22 and 23: No school for learners (Staff Collaboration)
Penny Wars Fundraiser
On the week of April 8th-12th, Alaka’i will hold its first Penny War! This simple fundraiser is a fun way to involve the whole community in raising money for our… Read more
Countdown to iLEAD Student Aerospace Project Winners Announcement
All of us familiar with aerospace projects know that sometimes things do not go exactly as planned and launches get rescheduled. We have a parallel “slip” situation in an anticipated… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Saturday, April 6: Alaka’i is participating in KUGA’s LOVE LIFE FEST, to create a drug-free & suicide-free culture on Kaua’i
Learner-Led Conferences
Last week, we held Learner-Led Conferences in all grades. Learners were given the chance to showcase their growth and share what they’ve learned thus far. These conferences help ensure that… Read more
Presentations of Learning in Miss Casey’s Kindergarten
Miss Casey’s Kindergarten class held their Animal Habitats Presentation of Learning before Spring Break. Their driving question was, “How can we help animals in their habitats?” The keiki researched and… Read more
Penny Wars Fundraiser
On the week of April 8th-12th, Alaka’i will hold its first Penny War! This simple fundraiser is a fun way to involve the whole community in raising money for our… Read more