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from the summer school team
Thank You For a Great Summer!
This year's summer program has FLOWN by, which means we must have had some fun! We tried out some new sports thanks to Kansas City Parks and Recreation, learned about finances thanks to Junior Achievement, and stayed cool at the pool. This week, the lower grades got to watch Martin City Melodrama's performance of Uptown Jack, a hip-hop adaptation of the classic Jack and the beanstalk story.
As we say goodbye for the summer, we'd like to thank all of the teachers, aides, and staff who make summer school possible. And thanks to the students and parents who make it worth all the hard work. See you next year!
The Summer School team
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calendar Upcoming Events
Board Meeting,
6:30 pm, Oak music room
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Meet the Teacher Night
Cherry/Armour: 5 to 7 pm
Oak: 6 to 8 pm
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Student Success Nights
Armour: 8/21, 6 pm
Oak: 8/22, 6 pm
Cherry: 8/23, 6 pm
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Access the 2018-2019 School calendar and events here.
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info sharing
 During summer school, the 8th grade class went to visit the facility where the organization VCP (Veteran Community Project) makes tiny houses for homeless veterans. These homes are often referred to as "transition homes" so that homeless veterans can have a place to live and be taken care of for the time being as they search for a job or reconnect with their families.
After the visit, Mme Desbleds and the 8th graders decided to try and get supplies and donate money to this organization. We created a drive where people could donate food, hygiene products, and other things the VCP provides for the veterans. We especially tried to get people to donate
snacks because that was what seems to be the most needed. We have organized pizza buffets to raise money to donate to this organization and students wrote letters to the veterans letting them know how thankful we are for their service, and encouraging them to never give up.
Our efforts have paid off because we have raised
252 dollars
and have gotten over
330 pounds
of food and other supplies to donate to this program. The 8th graders would like to thank all the students and parents who helped make this possible, not only the ones who set it up but everyone who donated food and supplies or who participated in the pizza buffet. Thank you also to Mme Desbleds who made this whole thing happen. We hope that what we were able to do will help the homeless veterans get back on their feet.
Evelyn Parker, 8th grade student
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info sharing
Online Order for School Supplies is Open
The moment you've all been waiting for - school supply kits are ready for online purchase. The PTSO
is using a new company this year due to all the problems we had last year.
This online program allows you to order the full kit or to customize what you order. For example, you don't need another pair of scissors or any more rulers - remove them from the cart. It's that easy.
To order supplies visit the Académie Lafayette page on Yubbler or the AL website.
As a bonus, our school qualifies for a 10% coupon code for the first month of ordering. The coupon code is ACADEMIE (one word; all caps). The code is valid from July 16th - August 16th.
Also, that there is a contest happening this week. The school with the most student body participation will receive an extra $1000 check (the minimum order requirement is $25).
Lastly, any customer service questions or concerns should be addressed to info@yubbler.com.
All orders will be shipped to you and you are responsible for getting it to the school. With opening a new campus we didn't want any additional issues. And, the biggest reason, we don't have the volunteers for a mass
roll out
and distribution of the kits this year.
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info sharing
MS Boys Fall Soccer
 If your middle school son is interested in playing soccer for AL this fall, soccer practices will start on August 1st. Because each participant is required to have 14 practices prior to the first game in September we have put an aggressive practice schedule together while also trying not to conflict with Cross Country. Here are the dates and times of the practices:
- Wednesday, August 1 st
- Thursday, August 2nd
- Friday, August 3rd
- Monday, August 6
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- Tuesday, August 7
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- Wednesday, August 8
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- Thursday, August 9
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- Friday, August 10
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- Tuesday, August 14
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*** All of the above practices will be held at the Oak campus from 7 to 8 pm.
Regular season practice after school begins will be on
Tuesdays and Fridays, 4 to 5:30 pm at the Armour campus soccer field. If there are more than 23 young men interested in playing, we will hold tryouts. We are only allowed to have 23 boys on the roster. As this is a
competitive league, if tryouts are necessary, we will inform parents by August 17
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. We will follow the criteria determined by the coaches in selecting the team.
The health forms to be completed are currently available on the
Athletics page of the website.
Questions? Contact
Mamadou
Dieng, Middle School PE Teacher/Athletic Director,
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info sharing
Cross Country: Honor, Team, Tradition
Calling all 4th-8th graders, it's time to run and have some fun! Register now for the AL 2018 MS Cross Country (XC) Team or 4th-5th XC Training. Don't think it's for you? Give it a try,we promise it will be worth it!All skill levels welcome. No tryouts!
- Actively seeking diversity
- Excellent conditioning for other sports
- Must have positive attitude and grit
 Playing MS Boys Soccer or MS Girls Volleyball? No problem. We are working together to coordinate practices. A mandatory info meeting for everyone (4th -8th/new/returning) is scheduled for
Tuesday, July 31 from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Oak auditorium (if cannot attend, contact Coach Brenda).
- MS Practice begins on Wednesday, August 1st from 5:15 to 6:15pm. Drop off and pick up at the turf field at the new Armour Campus. Two weeks of daily conditioning M-F until school starts. Check the XC calendar on the AL website: choose Student tab then Athletics and Cross Country.
- 4th-5th XC Training will start Tuesday, August 28 3:30-4:45pm. Report to the Oak gym. Pick up at Holmes Park.
Current school records:
- 2016 IL-KC Metro Champions- Ilyes Ait Abdelkader 7:11/1.25 mile and 9:32/1.70 mile and Barbara deZutter 8:16/1.25 mile and 10:55/1.70 mile
- 2017 IL-KC Metro Champions- Jack Tootle 6:35/1.17 mile and India Williams 8:06/1.17 mile
Coaches:
- MS Team- Brenda Kumm and Dan Bird
- 4th-5th - Yannick Mauvois and Brenda Kumm
Questions? Contact Coach Brenda:
brendakumm@gmail.com or call/text 816-500-4482
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