Wai'alae School

♻️ Our students and families care deeply about the environment and our ‘Āina. Today, Wai’alae Public Charter School hosted a 3R’s Recycling Drive for our community in partnership with the Kōkua Hawai’i Foundation (KHF). We extend a huge mahalo to Natalie McKinney, Chief Program Officer at KHF, and her dedicated team for bringing this event to our school, along with our wonderful Parent and Community Liaison, Mel Sumida. Another big mahalo to our amazing families and community partners who supported and helped make the event a big success!

Additionally, this month, several of our students and families took part in a community workday at the Kōkua Learning Farm. Wai’alae was the first school to partner with Kim and Jack Johnson’s Kōkua Hawai’i Foundation, and it’s been incredible to see our partnership grow and thrive over the years. Congratulations to KHF as they celebrate 20 years of making positive impacts on our environment, community, and education! 🌎

We are also proud of our outstanding ‘Āina program at Wai’alae in partnership with the Kōkua Hawai’i Foundation. A huge Mahalo to ʻAnakē Megan for another successful year of educating, empowering, and engaging our students to live sustainably and care for our Earth! 🌍🌱

📚✨ Last week was Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all the incredible humans who make our school such a special place to learn and grow. From the teachers who inspire us to the staff who support us every step of the way, thank you for your unwavering dedication and commitment. We celebrate you today and every day! 🍎💫

A huge mahalo to our Friends of Wai’alae () and all our parents who partnered with our Leadership team to make the week so special for our faculty and staff! From lunches, to lei, to flowers and notes. What a fun week of celebrations!

🎉 Yesterday, we celebrated our 19th annual May Day at Wai’alae Public Charter School, themed “Maui no ka ʻOi,” extending our love to those affected by last year’s Maui fires.

Our students delivered captivating performances, a testament to their hard work, dedication and respect for such an important day. A huge mahalo to Kumu Kaleihomai, Mrs. Hermes, and Mrs. Sumida for their dedication to designing, organizing, and preparing for the event.

Immense gratitude also extends to all the teachers, educational assistants, and professionals who worked tirelessly to prepare the students, ensuring a positive and memorable experience.

And a huge mahalo to all the parent and community volunteers who contributed leading up to and on the day. We’re blessed with an incredible community that always rallies to support our students and school. We’re so grateful and fortunate for each and every one of you. Here’s to many more years of coming together to celebrate May Day at Waialae Public Charter School! ⭐️🌟⭐️ ’alaePCS 🌺

🎉🌟 Join us in celebrating Ms. Wenstrom on this Principals Day! 🌟 🌟

A big thank you to our CEO/Head of School for your dedication and passion towards shaping Wai’alae School’s legacy of innovation and excellence in education. Your commitment to experiential learning and fostering skills for the future is truly inspiring.

From creating systems for us to nurture creative problem solvers to fostering socially responsible individuals, Ms. Wenstrom embodies our Wai’alae Vision Elements. Through collaboration and continuous learning, she brings our mission and vision to life, cultivating a community of joyful learners.

A heartfelt mahalo to Ms. Wenstrom for her outstanding leadership and for making Wai’alae such a special place in our hearts and community. 🌺

5+ years in the making!

One of three new pull boxes that will be installed as a part of our campus electrical upgrade was lowered into the ground this morning.

Sending a HUGE thank you to and its community partners and vendors for a very fun 2024 Fun Fair on Saturday!!

Mahalo to all who supported this event!

Join us tomorrow for the Waialae STEAM Fun Fair!

Saturday, April 13, 2024
2pm - 6pm

All proceeds go towards future fun-filled events for students and families of Wai’alae School

If these banners are any indication, everyone is in for an AMAZING time at the Friends of Wai‘alae School Spring Fun Fair this Saturday!

Hope to see you there!

Last week, a lucky group of fourth graders had the opportunity to be the first to use the portable food prep/demonstration stations that had been constructed by a former Wai‘alae student!

The fourth graders had lessons on food prep safety and then made their own breakfast burritos.

Mahalo to our former student, his dad, and current Wai‘alae parent Chef Tiffanie for the educational, fun, and delicious morning!

🎤🌟 We’re bursting with pride as we announce that Gabriel Goes, an alum of Wai`alae Public Charter School, has made it onto The Voice!

🎉 Selected by the one and only Chance the Rapper to join his team, Gabe’s journey is already filled with excitement and promise. 🎶

Throughout his audition, Gabe’s infectious positivity and unwavering attitude were continuously applauded, showcasing the true spirit of our Wai`alae students. 🌺

Gabriel truly embodies what it means to be a joyful learner, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see him shine on such a prestigious stage. 🌟✨

Sending all our love and support as the season progresses! 💖 Check out Gabriel’s unforgettable audition and join us in cheering him on:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCKVxLbhcdU

`alaePride 🎤👏

Applications for Kindergarten to Grade 5 enrollment in the 2024-2025 school year are currently being accepted.

For students who live outside of Wai'alae's service area (aka "district"), the application deadline is THIS FRIDAY (March 1st), 4:00pm HST.

Find the link to our Student Application Form in our bio.

Attention Wai‘alae Families - please save the date for this annual, schoolwide celebration!

More info to be shared in the Wai‘alae Weekly in the coming months.

Hi Parents,

If you have a Student-Led Vision Conference scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday), our school has been notified that tree-trimmers will be coming to our campus.

Please do not park where signs like this one are posted.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. The school does not have a say in the scheduling of the tree trimmers.

The application for enrollment in our Pre-K Program for the 2024-2025 school year will be available through our website beginning in January 2024.

Children turning 3 or 4 years old on or before July 31, 2024 are eligible for enrollment.

The first selection deadline is 4pm on Thursday March 28, 2024. Completed applications will be accepted in our school office on school days.

For application and selection details, please visit our website in January, link is in our bio.

At Wai’alae Public Charter School, we firmly believe in educating not just the minds, but also the hearts of our future leaders. 🌟

Check out this article, published by the Honolulu Civil Beat, about our school. It highlights how we teach kindness and instill a sense of social responsibility in our students. 🏫🌎

Article: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/12/catherine-toth-fox-how-a-honolulu-charter-school-teaches-kindness/

We focus on experiential learning and giving all our students opportunities to practice and refine the cognitive skills and dispositions that will help them thrive throughout their lives. And by nurturing empathy and compassion, we empower our students to make a positive impact not only within our community but also in the world. 🌍✨

ATTENTION WAI‘ALAE FAMILIES - items in our "Lost & Found" that have not been picked up by 2:30pm on Friday December 15th will be discarded or donated.

Wai'alae Parents, Faculty, and Staff - we hope you'll stop by at The Friends of Wai‘alae School Coffee Talk tomorrow (Tuesday 12/12) to make a new connection and/or to associate a face to a name you've been hearing.

Just a small sampling of the creativity and fun of the day.

So many are working hard to produce a fun time for all!

Please support the Friends of Wai‘alae School in whichever way you can!

🎉 Celebrating 95 Years of Excellence at Waialae School! 🎂📚

This past week we were bursting with pride as we marked 95 incredible years of Waialae School's legacy. 🏫✨ To commemorate this milestone, we put together an array of activities that captured the essence of our school's rich history and vibrant spirit.

🍳 We started two of the mornings with special breakfasts straight from the cherished cookbook our parents crafted many moons ago. These recipes were a delicious slice of our history.

🌈 Monday was a special assembly as we celebrated School Color Day, where our vibrant community came together. Students and faculty supported both our old school colors of green and yellow and our current school colors of red and white!

🍰 And what's a celebration without dessert? A heartfelt shoutout to one of our amazing parents who created this delectable masterpiece, just for us! 😍

Over the past 95 years, we saw lots of change, but one thing remained constant: Waialae School continued to be a special place where students flourish and thrive. Many students have gone on to make positive impacts in our local and global community over the years! 🌟

👏 We raise a toast to all the incredible educators and staff who have woven themselves into the very fabric of Waialae. Their dedication has made all the difference in making our school such a special place.

Here's to a bright future filled with endless possibilities! 🌅💫

Happening Now! You can Live Stream Wai’alae Public Charter School’s May Day performance on YouTube and HonuProductions.

We are currently accepting applications for Kindergarten through Grade 5 enrollment in the 2023-2024 school year.

As a conversion charter school, we do have a service area (i.e. a "district") and we also offer enrollment for those who reside outside of our service area. The deadline for applications for those who live outside of our service area is March 1st. Our Student Application Form can be found here: https://www.regpack.com/reg/templates/build/?g_id=100911124

Parents/Guardians - if you would like to learn more about our school, you are encouraged to attend our next Informational Session, to be held on February 23rd at 4:00pm. To sign up for this Informational Session, please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAAD2AA0FCC43-waialae4 .

Our next Informational Session is being held tomorrow (February 15th) at 4pm.

To sign up to attend the Informational Session, please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAAD2AA0FCC43-waialae3

Recycling Drive TOMORROW (Saturday) in our parking lot.

Have you been doing some New Year's cleaning? If so, bring your items to our Drive!

We are currently seeking to fill a General Education Teacher (Elementary School Faculty) position. For more information, and to view other open positions, please visit: https://www.waialae.edu/employment-opportunities/

Employment Opportunities Wai’alae Elementary Public Charter School offers an innovative teaching and learning environment grounded in social constructivist learning theory. Our core curriculums include teacher-designed int…

On 5/26 our 5th grade class of 2022 had their Aloha Ceremony. In a short amount of planning time, the 5th Grade teachers and Mrs. Hermes organized and put together an in person Aloha Ceremony. Mrs. Hermes helped to coordinate volunteers, donations, decorations, and the musical performances. 5th Grade teachers, thank you for your love and patience through out this year, guiding the 5th graders to stand proud at the Aloha Ceremony. Thank you also to Kumu Kaleihomai for helping to pass out Promotion Certificates to our 5th Grade graduates. Thank you Mrs. Cheff for your beautiful speech. Thank you to all families amd community members who helped donate, set up, clean up, and more. Thank you to each and every 5th Grade parent and family member for supporting your child throughout their Wai'alae journey.

To our 5th Graders Class of 2022, keep on shining! Dream big and keep reaching for the STARS! Wai'alae will always be here for you, cheering you on. We are so excited for what the future holds for you. Mālama pono 5th Graders!

Many parents, families donated to help make our 5th Grade Aloha Ceremony happen. In a short amount of planning time, our 5th grade class of 2022 was able to have an in person Aloha Ceremony. This was the first since the pandemic.

Thank you so much to for your generous donation of your time, effort, and decorations. We put out a call for help and you jumped right in and helped.

We are seeking to fill various full-time and part-time positions. If you are looking for employment, please visit https://www.waialae.edu/employment-opportunities/

Employment Opportunities Wai’alae Elementary Public Charter School offers an innovative teaching and learning environment grounded in social constructivist learning theory. Our core curriculums include teacher-designed int…

Today was the official Grade 5 Legacy Mural gift unveiling. It was a beautiful day to celebrate this project in collaboration with artist James Davis from .

This mural captures the mo'olelo of Wai'alae and the 'alae 'ula. It also captures the journey of the Wai'alae Class of 2022 5th Graders through this pandemic. Through it all, they have persevered.