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Category "Monday Message"
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
We Need Your Box Tops
It’s official, Alaka’i O Kaua’i is a “Box Tops for Education” school! Many of you have probably heard of this program, but for those of you who haven’t, here you… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Monday, March 25th: End of Enrollment Period Tuesday, March 26th: Prince Kuhio Day – NO SCHOOL Wednesday, March 27th: OHANA NETWORK Meeting,… Read more
Our First School Spirit Week at Alaka’i!
The week prior to Spring Break was School Spirit Week at Alaka’i. Everyone had a blast throughout the week, kicking off our festivities with an all-school assembly involving cheers and… Read more
The Importance of Athletics
“…Physical activity can have an impact on cognitive skills and attitudes and academic behavior, all of which are important components of improved academic performance. These include enhanced concentration and attention… Read more
Getting the Word Out About Alaka’i!
We have NEW flyers! Please come to the office and take some with you to distribute in the community! Enrollment is open and we are looking to put the word… Read more
A Huge Mahalo
MAHALO to the Berginz family for our school’s new guitar! MAHALO to the Salamey family for our school’s first ukulele! MAHALO to Christine Ferguson, Leia Makaneole and the Tapia family… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Monday-Friday, March 11-15th: Alaka’i O Kaua’i SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK! March 16-24th: SPRING BREAK Monday, March 25th: End of Enrollment Period Tuesday, March… Read more
Our Inaugural SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK at Alaka’i O Kaua’i
Alaka’i O Kaua’i is celebrating its inaugural SPIRIT WEEK, starting tomorrow, Monday, March 11. Families are encouraged to send learners to school dressed up throughout the week in order to… Read more
Ohana Network Meetings
Our Ohana Network meets every third Thursday of the month at 2:45 p.m. The next meeting is Thursday, March 28th, at 2:45 p.m., to begin some exciting new projects in… Read more
Spring Break Camps Offered on Kaua’i
Here are two great options for Spring Break programs that have been shared with us by community organizations offering camps for children: Reef Guardians Hawaii is offering a Coral Reef… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Monday-Friday, March 11-15th: Alaka’i O Kaua’i SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK! March 16-24th: SPRING BREAK Monday, March 25th: End of Enrollment Period Thursday, March… Read more
Seeking Office Helpers
We are looking for several individuals interested in helping in the main office on a weekly basis. Tasks for office volunteers include assisting students, answering phones, cleaning and organizing, and… Read more
Alaka’i Enrollment is Open for Next School Year!
Enrollment for school year 2019-2020 is open! Please spread the word that anyone interested in enrolling can obtain an application by clicking here or stopping by the school’s main office.… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Wednesday, Feb. 27: 8:15-9 a.m., Coffee & Conversation with Director Fred Thursday, Feb. 28: 4-5:30 p.m., Parent Info Night (for new prospective… Read more
Captain Mark Jeffers Visits Alaka’i
Last week, our school community was fortunate enough to receive a visit from Captain Mark Jeffers and his giant inflatable sea creatures. Our learners were thrilled to experience his presentation… Read more
Multicultural Education with Kinder Music
In Kindergarten, our Kinder Music program with Auntie Claire is exploring new songs in both Hawaiian and African languages. Keiki are learning to create and hold rhythms while singing “Obwisana”… Read more
Project-based Learning in First & Second Grade
Miss Kim and Miss Megan have begun their second unit in Project-Based Learning. First and second graders are learning about the world through their explorations with “Flat Stanley,” our literacy… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Monday, Feb. 18: NO SCHOOL (Presidents’ Day) Wednesday, Feb. 20: Reports of Progress will be sent home Thursday, Feb. 21: Mark Jeffers… Read more
A Friendly Reminder
Please remember to send your child to school with a change of clothes in their backpack and warm clothing on cooler days. Mahalo!
We Need Instruments!
Alaka’i is looking for instruments! If you have any percussion instruments (drums, rattles, shakers) you would like to donate, our Kinder Music program is looking for more rhythm-makers. We are… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Monday, Feb. 11: Reports of Progress sent home Wednesday, Feb. 13: NO SCHOOL (HTSA Institute Day) & Open House at 4 p.m.… Read more
National and State Testing
In approximately two weeks, we will begin the process of testing our learners to see how they measure up with other learners in the state of Hawaii, as well as… Read more
Mark Jeffers Comes to Alaka’i for Marine Eco-Tour Presentation
We are very excited to have Kaua’i’s own Mark Jeffers come share his Marine Eco-Tour Presentation with us on Thursday, February 21st. All classes will have the chance to participate… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Thursday, Feb. 7th: Ohana Network Meeting at 2:45 p.m. & Open House at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11: Reports of Progress sent… Read more
Learning More About Project-Based Learning
Alakai’i O Kaua’i and iLEAD Schools are pleased to have Dr. Thom Markham, founder of PBL Global, visit our school this week to work with our staff on developing rigorous… Read more
Lemonade For Sale!
Learners from Miss Ashley’s third and fourth grade class have recently partnered up with Bizgenics, a nonprofit foundation whose goal is to empower kids to discover personal skills and learn positive… Read more
Rotary Club of Poipu Visits Alaka’i
Last week, the Rotary Club of Poipu visited our school. Members were given a tour of classrooms and campus and met with Director Fred Birkett about joining forces with their… Read more
Alaka’i Enrollment is Open!
We have opened enrollment for school year 2019-2020! Please spread the word that anyone interested in enrolling can obtain enrollment forms by visiting our website or stopping by the school’s… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Thursday, Jan. 31: End of First Semester Friday,Feb. 1: NO SCHOOL Thursday, Feb. 7 at 2:45 p.m.: Ohana Network Meeting Monday, Feb.… Read more
Alaka’i Kinder Music & Movement
We are very happy to share that our first music program has begun at Alaka’i O Kaua’i! Our very own Office Manager, Miss Claire, has started doing a weekly Kinder… Read more
We Are Expanding
There are lots of exciting changes underway at Alaka’i O Kaua’i, including expansion into new parts of our campus, adding: a new health room, staff lunch room, learner work room,… Read more
Intent To Re-Enroll & Registration for 2019-2020
Please keep your eyes open for Intent to Re-Enroll forms coming home with all learners this week. We ask that you please complete this form by Monday, February 4th to… Read more
Upcoming Events
(Please see the school calendar for more information) Monday, Jan. 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observed (No School) Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 8:15 a.m.: Coffee & Conversation with Director… Read more
Preventing and Treating Ukus
Last week, we sent home an informational article: Preventing and Treating Ukus. This article was sent out due to a few incidents we’ve had at school regarding ukus (head lice).… Read more
Ohana Network has NEW Committee Leaders!
During our last Ohana Network meeting we met in our three committees — Fundraising, Outreach, and School Enrichment. Everyone had the chance to connect, get to know each other, and… Read more
Seeking Office Helpers
We are looking for several individuals interested in helping in the main office on a weekly basis. Tasks for office volunteers include assisting students, answering phones, cleaning and organizing, and… Read more
Friends of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Library
A HUGE THANK YOU to our group of parent volunteers helping organize our library! We are very thankful for all your hard work and dedication: Chad Long, Summer Dillberg, Amber… Read more