From the head of school

Communicating Effectively

Principal News

Generations Coming Together

Dear families,

Generations Day was fantastic! We estimate that we had over 400 special guests at Cherry alone. Thank you to all the parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and other friends who participated- especially those who traveled to be here. Students were so excited to get to show off what they have learned. There were lots of compliments as guests were leaving; it was gratifying to hear how impressed they were with the students' language skills and with our teachers. Even though events like this can be a challenge to organize- it is definitely worth it to see the cross-generational connections and to experience the sense of community we have built here at A.L. 

Merci!

Madame Royce

K-3 Principal

In This Edition: 

• Thank you:
• Holiday Art Market
• Generations Day
• Toy drive
• PTSO Updates
• Annual Fund
• Cherry after-school clubs
• School notification changes
• Spiritwear orders
• K siblings
• AL in the community
• December uniform sale

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Thank You

 

Thank you so very much... to our vendors, our volunteers, and our shoppers. Our combined efforts raised a little over $3,000 for the Cherry Street playground this year! That money was used to cover the shortfall in a grant that was split between both campuses, effectively purchasing the climbing structure at Cherry. In the next few months we'll work with the administration to figure out how to spend next year's profits. We are exceedingly thankful for your kind and generous support!  Anne Clark & Pam Wirken

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Thank You Volunteers

Many thanks to the Generations Day volunteers! Thanks to you we safely shepherded more than 400 guests at Cherry and 300 at Oak around the school and into classrooms. 

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Operation Breakthrough Toy Drive

This Holiday Toy Drive is being hosted by Académie Lafayette. Please donate a new and unwrapped toy (ages infant-12 yrs old) to be given to Operation Breakthrough just in time for Christmas. The last two years the school donated more than 300 toys! Académie Lafayette community is the best!

When: 

• Cherry: Wednesday, November 16 - Friday, December 16
• Oak: Monday, November 28 - Friday, December 16 

Where: Just have your child bring their toy gift donation to school. A green donation bin will be placed in the entrance at both AL campuses. 

Why: "Because it's totally fun to give toys to kids. Makes us happy and more thankful for what we have."- Cora Jones 4th Grader at AL

If you have any questions and/or would like to be a part of the big toy drive drop-off on  Friday, December 16 right after school, you can email Cora and Emma Jones' mom Debbie at  debbiebarrettjones@gmail.com. Thanks so much and Happy Holidays!

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PTSO Updates

• Earlier this week the PTSO and the EIP Committee sent out a letter to the AL Community. If you missed it or did not receive it please find it here. 

• Take this quick, one-question survey regarding the February dance. Please allow your voice to be heard. 

• Contact Meghan Flavin if you want trash bags meghkflavin@gmail.com.  

• SAVE THE DATE! Evening in Paris is April 29, 2017 at The Uptown Theater. The theme: A Modern Masquerade. More details will be forthcoming, but until then please like the Facebook page to stay up to date. 

 

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Annual Fund Kick-Off

Each year the Annual Fund makes a difference in the lives of every student. From nurses and interns to art and music, the Annual Fund makes it possible to give services and enrichment that otherwise would be out of the question.

At this time each year we ask our families and friends to make a financial gift to the school so that we can continue providing the best education possible for our students. This year we need to raise $270,000. 

Watch your backpacks, email and mail for more information about how you can make a difference for our school by supporting the Annual Fund.

 

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After-School Clubs At Cherry

Now calling for applications for students to join us for the after school clubs at Cherry. These clubs will be filled based on an essay that your child will need to write. The essay should be age appropriate (in other words- we will know if you helped or if it's their own work- wink wink!) The essay should be no more than 10 sentences long and no less than 5 sentences long. It must include the reason your child would like to be in this particular after school club.  

The clubs are:

• Writing
• Science (5 spots filled already)
• Home Economics (2 spots filled already)

The essays will be judged by the coaches of the clubs. The "judging" is strictly comprised of coaches looking over the essays for a presence of sincere and genuine interest in the club. The only reason a child would be turned down is if all the spots are already filled. Even then, we can look into adding another coach if there is real interest. This is not at all about excluding kids. This is about helping them learn to ask for what they want and helping them be mature enough to take the steps in getting it. We do not want any children feeling discouraged- we want to empower them! The clubs are supposed to be fun. They are not for tutoring. They are to foster a child's passion for learning. We will accept no more than 12 kids per club, as that is all the room available based on the number of volunteer coaches we have. The clubs will take place on Wednesday evenings right after school from  3:35 to 4:35. They will begin shortly after all essays are received. Essays can be turned in in person at Cherry to Leslie Kohlmeyer, placed in the mailbox of Miss Kohlmeyer or can be emailed to  lkohlmeyer@academielafayette.org. Please turn them in no later than the  2nd of December.

Essays received after will only be given consideration if there is space available. 

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Changes In School Notifications

All parents/guardians should have received a text earlier today from SchoolMessenger, our school communication system. 

You must reply "Y" to the text message to opt-in and get the notifications.  Data rates may apply. If you do not reply, you will not receive school communications by text message. 

Did not receive a text? Contact Mr. Addoh, eaddoh@academielafayette.org

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Spiritwear Winter Specials

 

Last chance to order AL Spirit Wear before the Winter Break. $2 off all non-clearance items AND FREE shipping to school. 

Orders placed by  December 8th will be delivered to school the week of  December 12. Be sure to add the student's name, teacher and campus in the order notes -- OR if the item is to be a gift, note as such and you'll be contacted about clandestine pick up times & locations.  

Anything that is out of stock and backordered will not ship until AFTER the winter break.  

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Calling All 2017-18 K Siblings!

The open application period has begun and will continue through Friday, February 24, 2017 at 4:00 pm.  Click here for the online application .

If you have a sibling of a current (or graduate) AL student, you must complete the online application to reserve your child's space in Kindergarten.  To be eligible for the 2017-18 school year, applicants MUST  be 5 before September 1, 2017.

ALL SIBLINGS MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION BEFORE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 AT 4 PM. IN ORDER TO SECURE THEIR SPACE FOR KINDERGARTEN.

Questions? Contact Diane Balagna, Cherry Campus Office Manager, at 816-888-7400 or email dbalagna@academielafayette.org.

AL in the community

AL Brownies Volunteer With KC Rakes

Our 2nd Grade AL Brownie troop #2074 volunteered with KC Rakes on Sunday, Nov. 13. They cheerfully raked leaves for an elderly couple who were not able to do it themselves. We are proud of the girls for helping others in our community, and having fun while doing so.

Report your sightings of Académie Lafayette parents, staff, or students accomplishments to  communication@academielafayette.org.  

Research Medical Center, Brookside Campus, is a proud sponsor of academie lafayette