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COVID-19 Updates
We will update this page as new information becomes available. Our school is fortunate to have a remote location with expansive outdoor areas plus large classrooms to allow for proper… Read more
Remembering with Tutu B: Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi’s Beginnings
Aloha, Alaka`i O Kaua`i `Ohana, The pandemic has given us lots of time to clean our rooms (as you might have been told by your families). I was given some… Read more
Apply to Join a DreamUp to Space Launch Team!
Alaka’i O Kaua’i learners in grades 5 and up are invited to apply to join one of two DreamUp to Space Launch Teams, featuring experiments designed by learners in our… Read more
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Together Tuesdays: Share Your Photos and Stories!
Greetings, Alaka’i O Kaua’i community, Last spring, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced our learning communities to physically distance, we launched a weekly campaign with the goal to reunite our facilitators… Read more
Apply to Join a DreamUp to Space Launch Team!
Alaka’i O Kaua’i learners in grades 5 and up are invited to apply to join one of two DreamUp to Space Launch Teams, featuring experiments designed by learners in our… Read more
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Did you know you can help Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi grow and provide additional resources by just doing the things you’re already doing every day? We call this “passive fundraising.” Through… Read more
Together Tuesdays: Share Your Photos and Stories!
Greetings, Alaka’i O Kaua’i community, Last spring, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced our learning communities to physically distance, we launched a weekly campaign with the goal to reunite our facilitators… Read more
Shop Amazon for FREE Fund-raising for Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi!
Did you know you can help Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi grow and provide additional resources by just doing the things you’re already doing every day? We call this “passive fundraising.” Through… Read more
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Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi Culture: Project-Based Learning
Spend even just a few moments inquiring about the Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi approach to education, and one of the first things you’ll hear about is project-based learning, or PBL. It’s… Read more
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Kaua‘i Public Schools Transition to Full Distance Learning for First Four Weeks of 2020-21
Aloha ‘auinala to the good people in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community and hope this message finds you in good health and happiness. Shortly after 3 PM… Read more
Director’s Message
Aloha to the good people in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i learning community and hope this message finds you in good health and happiness. We greatly appreciate your support of the… Read more
Director’s Message
Aloha to the good people in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i learning community and hope this message finds you in good health and happiness. Hopefully Hurricane Douglas decided to leave your… Read more
Director’s Message
Aloha to the good people in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community, and hope this message finds you in good health and happiness. We now find ourselves moving… Read more
Director’s Message
Aloha to the good people in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i learning community, and hope this message finds you happy and healthy during your summer. As we turn the calendar over… Read more
Director’s Message
“Project-based learning (PBL) is an inquiry-based process designed around important questions or problems that need to be answered or solved. Throughout the process, students are compelled to acquire core knowledge… Read more
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Director’s Message
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… Read more
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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… Read more
Director’s Message
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.… Read more
Enrollment Is Open for the 2020-21 School Year!
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… Read more
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Director’s Message
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… Read more
Enrollment Is Open for the 2020-21 School Year!
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… Read more
Shop Amazon for FREE Fund-raising for Alaka’i O Kaua’i!
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… Read more
Distance Learning Enrichment Survey
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.… Read more
Director’s Message
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,… Read more
Enrollment Is Open for the 2020-21 School Year!
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… Read more
Shop Amazon for FREE Fund-raising for Alaka’i O Kaua’i!
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… Read more
Kindergarteners Focus on Manners
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… Read more
4th Graders Create Projects on Women in History!
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… Read more
5th and 6th Graders Make Progress in Science and Writing!
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… Read more
Building Virtual Partnerships between Parents and Facilitators: A Free Webinar This Thursday!
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Keeping Our Learning Community Connected from Home
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… Read more
Common Sense Media: Tips for Keeping Kids Safe while Video-Chatting
If you’re looking for help preparing your child for video-chatting online, please click here for tips from Common Sense Media.
Director’s Message
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… Read more
Welcome to PowerSchool, an Online Enrichment Opportunity for Alaka’i O Kaua’i
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:… Read more
5 Ways to Set Up for Online Learning Enrichment Success!
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… Read more
Organizing Your Remote Learning Schedule
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… Read more
Online Enrichment Resources
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… Read more
Distance Learning Next Steps: A Free Webinar Series Meeting Every Thursday!
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Additional Free Enrichment Resources: Home Schooling Answers
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… Read more
Director’s Message
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… Read more
Third Grade PBL: Making a Podcast
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… Read more
Kindergarteners Have Fun in Their Mud Kitchen and Learn New Concepts
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… Read more
Raising Responsible Kids with Love and Logic: Making the Internet Safer for Your Kids
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… Read more
1st Grade Presentation of Learning: Healthy Earth, Healthy Me
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… Read more
Alaka`i O Kaua`i Learners Present Their Project-Based Learning
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… Read more
Spring Break Options for Your Learners!
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… Read more
Leaders of Their Own Learning: Learner-Led Conferences
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… Read more