13 december 2019

Le Journal


from the Head of school

UMKC French College Credit 

Dear AL Community,

It is with great pleasure that I share with you today the partnership we are working on with UMKC to offer college credit to our 8th grade students. 
 
Students would take the course during their 8th grade year. Instructions would take place here at the school. Students would take the test in the summer right after graduation as they are technically not allowed to earn college credit while in middle school.

The course would include three lectures by a professor at UMKC. After those lectures, students would produce reaction papers (2 to 3 pages long). They would work with the French teacher on peer editing techniques. 

We are exploring criteria for admission: it could be that students should be at least on level 5 on the IB scale or a B or they would have to score at a level of 3 semesters on the UMKC placement test. 

Those 3 credit hours are available at a cost of $90 a credit hour. The board of directors will discuss in January who would be responsible for paying that tuition and their decision will be shared with the community afterwards. 

A few notes: 
  • This program is independent from ALIHS
  • Students will only be going to UMKC for those three lectures
  • This is not an obligation, it's a choice if your child meets the requirements
Thank you for you constant, strong support of our school. 
Have a wonderful weekend. 

Elimane Mbengue
Head of School


from the Cherry principal

Help Fill our PBIS Store!

Dear AL families,

We are having our final PBIS ticket store of 2019 next week at Cherry and we could use more items to make it great. Popular items include: water bottles, magic/kinetic sand, Pokemon or sports cards, Hatchimals, action figures, fidget spinners, backpack tags, small games or toys, and cute little notepads. Dollar store and the discount bins at Target are great places to pick up these items. You can drop them off at the main office or send them in a bag with your student-  labeled "PBIS store". Thank you for your support.

Mme Royce
Principal


  

In This Edition:


calendar

Upcoming Events

December 19
Cherry K Concert, 
6 pm, Cherry campus

January 14
Oak Parent-Principal Coffee
7:30-8:30 am
December 21-January 6
NO SCHOOL 
Winter Break

January 15
Cherry Parent-Principal Coffee, 8-9 am
January 13
Board Meeting,
Armour 6 pm

January 16
Armour Parent-Principal Coffee, 7:30-8:30 am

Access the 2019-20 school calendars by clicking here. 


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Go Blue Daygoblue

On Friday, December 20th, AL will be "going blue" to show our support for our students and families living with type 1 diabetes. Students and staff can pay $1 to wear a casual blue clothing item. Blue jeans? Yep! Blue track pants? Sure thing. Your favorite teal hoodie? Absolutely. All funds raised will benefit JDRF to support finding a cure for T1D. We can't wait to see you go blue! 

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Adopt-a-Family Holiday Giving ProgramAdopt

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The holiday season is a time of generosity, a time to share love and warmth with fam ily and friends. As members of a bigger family, the Académie Lafayette family, we are asking you to support the Adopt A Family Holiday Giving Program. We know that there might be families that have some challenges during the holidays. If you would like to assist in an Adopt a Family program for Académie Lafayette, please contact Janessa at  devintern@academielafayette.org .

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Young Rembrandts Winter ClassesYR

Registration is now open for Young Rembrandts Winter Class Sessions at Cherry and Oak campuses. Click here for  Cherry   or Oak  campus  information.
Classes will fill up fast so save your spot now.  
For a scholarship application, contact Sarah Hirtzel at 816-944-9064 or sarah.hirtzel@youngrembrandts.com.

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Oak Crossing Guards NeededCrossing

We're looking for volunteer crossing guards at Oak, here's the link. We need a LOT of help!

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Oak Lost and FoundLost

Attention Oak parents, during winter parties would be great opportunity to go through the lost and found area to grab your misplaced kids clothes/uniforms that were lost.  If not found please head down to the uniform closet as uniform jackets etc are often put down there. 

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Dear Parents: If you have a child entering kindergarten in the fall of 2020, now is the  time to apply. The process will take you less than one minute! 

To be fair and transparent with all prospective families, we want to be able to tell them how many seats are available and how many seats will be taken by siblings. Your help is essential. Please fill out an application for your kindergarten sibling today. 

The deadline to apply is Monday, March 2nd, 2020. Sibling applications received after this deadline will be placed on the waiting list. 

Questions? Call Robyn King at  816-888-8934.

After you fill out your child's application, tell your friends and neighbors 
with an incoming kindergartener to do the same.

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6th Annual Toy Drive toydrive




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Last Chance for Spirit Wear 
Before the HolidaysSWear

Looking for Académie Lafayette Spirit Wear? Come by the Armour Campus this Saturday, December 14 from 9 a.m.-noon to grab some last-minute items! Coffee mugs, scarves, hats, sweatshirts, sweatpants and more are available! Spirit Wear is great for teacher and staff gifts, stocking stuffers, or a gift for yourself. 

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From the PTO: 'Tis the SeasonPTOSEASON

It's almost time to celebrate! Classroom holiday parties will be held on Friday, December
20. Each class has a room parent who will contact you with details about your class' party. 

Room parents will also share information on collecting gifts for our wonderful teachers and support staff. Our teachers and support staff continually express love and patience with your children and spend over 30 hours a week with them. Please contribute if you are able, or, consider a nice note or card to express your gratitude. 

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Trivia NightTriviaNight

Get your trivia on at the PTO's annual AL Trivia Night on Saturday, January 25 at the Foundation Event Space. This year's theme is children's literature. Prizes will be awarded for the best-themed table! Individual tickets and tables for 8 available are on sale now. Get all the details and your tickets at  ALTriviaNight.com .

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EIP Art Project Coordinators Needed EIPART

Evening in Paris still needs art project coordinators in many classrooms. Each classroom creates a one-of-a-kind art project that is sold to the highest bidder during Evening in Paris event in April. Room parents, please reach out to your classroom to identify volunteers to lead your class' project.

Project coordinators, please contact contact Lynne Yarnevich ( lynneporthouse@hotmail.com) and Julie Brongo ( juliebrogno@gmail.com) by Friday, December 20.

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