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… Read more
Category "Monday Message"
Exploring Alaka`i O Kaua`i Charter School Culture: Habit 4 of the 7 Habits
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… Read more
Seeking Volunteers and Donations for Earth Day Silent Auction
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! … Read more
Presidents’ Day Weekend – Kids Day Camp at Poipu Club
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… Read more
Alaka’i O Kaua’i at Kukui Grove Center’s Gifts from the Heart Weekend Event!
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… Read more
Our Learners Exhibit Habit #5: Seek First to Understand!
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… Read more
Exploring Alaka`i O Kaua`i Charter School Culture: Habit 3 of the 7 Habits
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. You can find more articles by clicking… Read more
Upcoming Events
Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar 2/9: Alaka ‘i O Kaua ‘i Valentine’s Day card-making at Kukui Grove Center’s Gifts from the Heart, 11… Read more
Alaka`i O Kaua`i Charter School Introduces Kindness Club!
Alaka`i O Kaua`i Charter School is special because of our curriculum focus. The two main pillars of our curriculum are Project-Based Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. Last week, a new school… Read more
Please Join Us: 4th Grade Presentations of Learning This Friday!
Driving Question: What value did the Wa’a Kaulua have in ancient Hawaii, and what about the design made it functional? Learn from our 4th graders! Date: Friday, January 30 Time:… Read more
Alaka`i O Kaua`i Is Taking the Kids Heart Challenge!
Our school has officially kicked off Kids Heart Challenge with the American Heart Association. Be sure to check your learner’s backpack for all the details. We are learning how to keep our hearts happy… Read more
Alaka`i O Kaua`i Kindergarteners Celebrated 100 Days of School!
On January 21, our kindergarteners had a fantastic time celebrating the 100th day of school by participating in lots of fun activities, including dressing up like they were 100 years… Read more
Upcoming Events
Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar 1/27: Board Meeting 1/31: 4th Grade Presentations of Learning, 10:00-10:45 a.m. 2/14: Kids Heart Challenge
Exploring Alaka`i O Kaua`i Charter School Culture: Habit 2 of the 7 Habits
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. You can find more articles by clicking… Read more
Board Meeting at Alaka`i O Kaua`i January 27
As a reminder, due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this month’s board meeting will be held on Monday, January 27, instead of the third Monday of the month. Anyone… Read more
Exploring Alaka`i O Kaua`i Charter School Culture: Habit 1 of the 7 Habits
Last week, we introduced a vital element of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School’s approach to education — The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Learning and practicing the 7 Habits… Read more
Board Meeting at Alaka`i O Kaua`i January 27
Due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this month’s board meeting will be held on Monday, January 27, instead of the third Monday of the month. Anyone who would like… Read more
Exploring Alaka`i O Kaua`i Charter School Culture: The 7 Habits
We’re happy to introduce a new series of articles in the Monday Message, aimed at unpacking some of the essentials of the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School educational model. Our… Read more
Alaka`i O Kaua`i Spelling Bee Results Are In!
Congrats to our Alaka‘i O Kaua‘i Spelling Bee champ, Isabella Salamey (4th grade), and all our spellers! Our top two spellers will advance to the Kauai District Bee on January… Read more
Extra Clothes for Rainy Days
Ah, rain! There’s been a lot of it lately, and sometimes that results in muddy clothes. Parents and guardians of learners in ALL grades, we encourage you to send an… Read more
Upcoming Events
Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar 1/20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day – no school 1/23: Jump for Heart Assembly 1/27: Board Meeting
Upcoming Events
Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar 1/6: Learner-Free Day (Staff PL) 1/7: Classes Resume 1/10: School Spelling Bee for Grades 4-6 1/23: Jump for… Read more
Friday, January 10: Alaka`i O Kaua`i Spelling Bee
We are holding the Alaka‘i O Kaua‘i Spelling Bee for grades 4-6 on Friday, January 10, at 11:30 a.m. in our gymnasium. The top speller from our school will receive… 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) 1/7: Classes Resume
Classroom Holiday Wish Lists
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
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