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Posts tagged "gratitude"

4 images, 3 images of AOK learners at various school events. 1 image of the AOK mascot, a carved wooden owl.
23 Jan

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School. We hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we approach the end of January. We understand that attending Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School is a choice and mahalo nui kakou for your support. This… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
2 side by side images of Martin Luther King Jr.
18 Jan

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community and we hope this message finds you in good health and happiness on this long weekend. On Monday, January 20th we will hopefully all take some time on a day away from school to reflect on the contributions of the remarkable Dr. Martin… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
4 images, of learners and staff showing off some project based learning programs
10 Jan

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community, and welcome to the fresh calendar year of 2025. Sincere best wishes to you all for a successful year ahead filled with health and happiness. Please accept our great gratitude for supporting the numerous project-based learning activities we hold on campus. A perfect… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
4 images. top 2 of learners boarding a boat. bottom 2 of construction on campus.
03 Jan

Director DJ’s Message

A belated Hau’oli Makahiki Hou to all in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and we hope this message finds you enjoying your annual Winter Break. Even though we miss our engaged learners on campus during the Winter Break, Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School is still in operations due to the work… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
4 images, learners playing outside, 1 facilitator in front of a tree and one image of AOK's food bank
26 Dec

Director DJ’s Message

An early Hau’oli Makahiki Hou to everyone in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community, and we hope you are enjoying your Winter Break. We appreciate our work together to provide a quality free public education for the keiki of Kaua’i and look forward to our continued collaboration in 2025. Mahalo nui kakou for your… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
4 image collage of learners at an annual PBL event
20 Dec

Director DJ’s Message

An early Mele Kalikimaka greeting to all in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community, and we hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we enter the Winter Break. Mahalo nui for your wonderful support of all the recent festive activities on campus. We immensely enjoyed the added energy and enthusiasm… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
4 images. top 2 of learners and families at school events. bottom 2 of construction on campus.
11 Dec

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and we hope that this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we enter the last week of school before Winter Break. Mahalo nui kakou for your contributions to a smooth and successful 2024-2025 thus far. It is hard to… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
Learners with their crafts
04 Dec

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and I hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we sail into the month of December. Mahalo for your support of our unique charter school, especially given all the extra programs, field trips, educational enrichments, and FUN… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
Alakai learners from multiple grades posing in front of a turkey cutout.
26 Nov

Director DJ’s Message

Hau’oli La Ho’omaika’i to everyone in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and I hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we conclude the Thanksgiving Break. In this season of gratitude, please accept our appreciation for your support of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School. It seems surreal… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
22 Nov

Director DJ’s Message

Hau’oli La Ho’omaika’i greetings to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School. We hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we approach Thanksgiving. In this season of gratitude, please accept this message of appreciation for your support of our unique charter school. Some learners started… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
2 side-by-side images of AOK community standing outside in during the winter holiday for annual "lights on rice" event
15 Nov

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community and I hope this November message finds you all in good health and happiness. In this season of gratitude, it’s important to reflect on the contributions of others who have graciously volunteered their time, energy, and enthusiasm to improve our school. Mahalo nui… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
2 images, one the left is a large wooden owl statue and on the write is AOK learners playing volleyball in the gym
09 Nov

Director DJ’s Message

Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we move deeper into the month of November. Mahalo for your support of our unique charter school and we wish to share an example of unconditional giving in our learning community.… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message, Wala'au Weekly
collage of alakai cmapus and martin luther king jr
11 Jan

Director DJ’s Message:

Aloha mai kakou to the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community and hope this January message finds you in good health and happiness as we rolled back to campus this week with our learners. Mahalo nui kakou for your support and assistance in making the transition back to school smooth and seamless last week.… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message
4 image collage of AOK campus and staff
04 Jan

Director DJ’s Message:

A belated Hau’oli Makahiki Hou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School and we hope the first week of 2024 is off to a splendid start for you and your ohana. As we eagerly await the return of our learners on Monday, January 8th, we will take this opportunity to remind everyone… Read more

Posted by Alakaʻi O KauaʻiMessage from the Director, Monday Message

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