Académie Lafayette will be having a special board meeting this Monday, October 25, from 6:00-7:30 pm to hear presentations from potential new charter sponsors. As a reminder, University of Central Missouri is currently the school's charter sponsor, but they are unable to continue as a sponsor beyond this school year. The board is engaging in discussions with 3 potential new sponsors (MO Charter Public School Commission, Saint Louis University, and Kansas City Public Schools) and will hear presentations from all three at the special board meeting. The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube. Click here to view the agenda.

Oak closet could use Fall/Winter uniform donations! Feel free to have your child drop it off at the office or you're welcome to come shop or donate on school days between 4:30 and 5 PM. If it's a challenge to get in during that time feel free to contact:

and we will pack you a bag.

Join us for Boo Bayou Times Two on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 3-6 pm at either Oak or Cherry campus. This all-outdoor event includes Trunk 'n Treating, a costume contest, cake walk and fun activities with safety and physical distancing in mind. Please attend the event at the campus your elementary students attend to help with physical distancing. Lots of families are needed to make our Trunk 'n Treat a success - please consider entering for a chance to win a fabulous prize!

With twice the fun we need twice the volunteers.

Please sign up to help!

Cherry is happy to introduce JJ Harper, our new receptionist. Parents can now contact her by phone (816-888-7400) or email (jharper@academielafayette.org) in the front office at Cherry for dismissal changes, general information, and questions.

Please join us in welcoming JJ to Académie Lafayette!

Calling all girls MS basketball players! Team tryouts start next week, 10/25/2021! First three days are tryouts, practice on Thursdays 4-5:30 pm and Fridays 4-5:30 pm, all held at the Cherry gym. To be considered the player must attend at least one tryout. Here is the tryout schedule:

To begin the season this will be the practice schedule, it will lighten up as the year progresses. The expectation is for the girls to attend practice, but obviously, conflicts exist and if one exists, please let the Coach know prior to Wednesday 10/27/2021. We will keep 12 girls for the squad.

For information and questions please contact Coach Craig at 913-302-0015 and ncnapier@gmail.com. If you want to help coach, please email or call.

MS/HS Boys' Basketball registration is now open! Coach Steph (M. Stéphane Accatcha) believes it's time to redefine and create a strong and successful program for the next coming years at Académie Lafayette. Practices will be held at the Cherry gym. MS practices are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45 to 5:30 pm, starting Monday, October 25. HS practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 pm, starting Tuesday, October 26. Click here to register.

The Cherry campus is hosting a Book Fair for K-5 students Oct. 25-29 during school. This fair will be just books & bookmarks. If you would like to come in to purchase it will have to be on an appointment basis due to Covid-19. Click here to see the K-3 author videos and here for 4-6.

Students will come during their scheduled library class. Those students who do not have library class will arrange a time that will work for them and their teacher. You can also order online, $25 or more ships to your home for free. You're encouraged to sign your student up for e-wallet. No volunteers unless pre-approved by Administration. Please support your school by purchasing at your Scholastic Book Fair, hope to see you there.

Middle school students are invited to a fun evening with a DJ, costume contest, and tricks and treats during the Middle School Mixer at the Académie Lafayette Soccer Field on Friday, Oct. 29 from 6:30-9 pm. Tickets are $5 and available for purchase on the AL PTO website.

Parents, we really need your help to make this event safe, fun and successful. Please sign up to volunteer to help chaperone, decorate, set up or clean up.

If your student needs to leave school early, please send a signed written note, or email in advance. Always include the front desk in your communications:

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! The Holiday Art Market is coming... We are so excited to have just over HALF of our booths taken with local artists and makers for this year's event! If you are still deciding if you want to join us for this year's Holiday Art Market, there is no time to waste. Simply go here for more details and to sign up. We will reach out to you after getting your application and send you final details to lock your booth in.

Reminder: 9th Annual Holiday Art Market

November 20, 2021

10am - 5 pm

Académie Lafayette Cherry Campus

3421 Cherry Street, KCMO

Kansas City. Apply here!

The volleyball team outdid themselves this season! Our girls were phenomenal and amazing to watch. They showed sportsmanship, respect, and kindness to themselves, to their coaches, to their opponents, to the refs and the public. They won the trophy of their division and the Metro KC Conference Trophy!

They deserve many congratulations for all their hard work and positive attitude.They took the meaning of teamwork to a whole new level. They truly deserve this success for being so brave in taking challenges and risks during the entire season. They are a true example of an IB school. It is not about winning every competition and the fame, it's about success with inner happiness. The coaches (Kelly Lee, Jeff Johnson, Carolyn Schulze, Justin Jones) and coach Rodney Riffle who did the tryouts of the team made the girls stronger with each passing day and made them better every way and inspired them to become winners. Congrats coaches for your amazing Job!

The teachers and coaches' efforts and hard work, the players' determination and engagement , the admin and parents' trust and support, led to this success.

My warmest congratulations to the whole school community that truly deserves the succes for being very cooperative and supportive !

Mamadou Dieng

Armour P.E. teacher & Athletic Director

At the start of the school year, Asher and Anya Wiksell, of Mme. Meikle's kindergarten class, were having a hard time transitioning from being home full-time - due to the pandemic- to going to school full-time. And, on top of that, having moved halfway across the country just a couple of months before! I and my husband, The Rev. Ryan Wiksell, thought it would be a good routine to walk and talk around the Cherry Street campus with our children. We couldn't help but notice all the trash lying around and thought we ought to give a helping hand. After all, many hands make light work! Plus, it made all those sad feelings go right out the door!

On our walks we have had the opportunity to meet new people. Asher and Anya love saying, "bonjour", to some of their new friends who ride the bus, and with with Bus Driver Mr. Robert.

We are very grateful to the AL community for all their support during this transition period! ❤ 🇨🇵