We are getting ready for our annual Journée Culturelle (Culture Day) at Cherry on Monday, May 22. We will have singing, dancing, instrumental performances, and spoken word. Our theme this year is "Voyage aux Continents," and each grade level has been assigned a continent. Grade levels are preparing group performances for the event and also projects, bulletin boards, and displays for the hallways.

This is a student event, as unfortunately we do not have room for parents to attend the performance. But we are planning to record or livestream the event. Stay tuned for more details.

To kick off the performances, we will have a Parade of Nations for students to wear traditional clothing representing their family heritage. If you would like your child to participate, please fill out this Google form and plan to send their outfit, costume, etc with them on the 22nd.

Thank you for your support in making this day special!

Wednesday, May 3 is National Bike and Roll to School Day. We would love to encourage parents and students to bike to school that day. It promotes health and safe routes to school. For more information about this initiative, go to the Walk & Bike to School website.

Several groups will be biking to school. If you're interested in joining or hosting a route, email ldelagrainge_int@academielafayette.org. Please note that parents should plan on riding or walking with their child, no drop-offs. In case of inclement weather, we will not ride.

The AL Diversity Committee would like to invite everyone to a parent-focused discussion to explore the cumulative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students and learning. We know the pandemic impacted our children’s education as well as their social and emotional needs; so let's talk about it!

We will address unfinished learning in k-12, misbehavior, social-emotional needs, and trauma-informed care. Across all of these topics, we’ll take a holistic approach by listening to parents, educators, and students in addressing academic and non-academic needs at AL.

District leadership and an expert panel (see below) will share what students are experiencing in the classroom and what parents need to know. This forum is designed to deepen the connection between you, your child, the school, and the school community. 

Please join us on May 4th at 6:00 pm at the Armour campus for this informed, thought-provoking, in-person discussion. Please complete this RSVP form if you plan to attend. We invite you to share any questions you have for our panel of experts. We will formulate the discussions around the questions submitted by our community, let us know what’s on your mind!

See you in the Oak auditorium at 6 pm on Wednesday, May 3rd. Click here to access the document that must be notarized. You can use a notary of your choice and bring the notarized document to the meeting or we will have some notaries there that night to help ensure everyone has this document notarized. Students do not need to attend.

Click here to sign up for MS Girls' volleyball. Tryouts will be on 5/8 & 5/9 from 4:10 to 5 pm in the Cherry gym. Questions? Contact Trisha Sinkhorn, tsinkhorn@academielafayette.org.

Attention all families! Have you ever considered hosting an intern in your home? Well, now is the perfect time to become a host family in the fall! Our interns are handpicked university students from French-speaking countries who are eager to spend a year working in the classrooms of our youngest students. We meticulously review their resumes and references, and we interview them at length to ensure they are the perfect fit for our school.

But that's not all! Our interns fill out a detailed questionnaire about the host family experience, ensuring that they are perfectly matched with your family. As a host family, you'll have the chance to open your home and welcome an intern for a semester or for a year. You'll provide them with a private bedroom and meals when you are together as a family, while the school provides a generous monthly stipend to the intern and a monthly grocery of $100 to you, the host family. For more information please take a look at the FAQ and the Experience videos made by this year’s interns! 

Hosting an intern is not only a great opportunity for your family to experience Francophone culture and language firsthand, but it's also an excellent way for your children to practice speaking French at home. Plus, your family will have someone special to visit when you travel to France in the future. 

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! If you're interested in learning more about hosting an intern, please contact Maaria Riaz at 816-819-0017 or mriaz@academielafayette.org. Don't delay, become a host family today!

Hi families! On Friday, May 26, the Armour campus will be hosting a field day from 9 am - noon. It will be a full day day of school for 6th & 7th graders; 8th graders will be dismissed at noon.

The planning committee needs volunteers to help with the fun! Please email Kathy Lu (8th grade parent) at lulukatster@gmail.com if you can help! Thank you!

From gym shorts and sweat pants to T-shirts, polos, and even uniform-approved hoodies (because let’s face it, spring in KC is still chilly in the mornings!), our spirit wear shop has it all! ALIHS families, maroon embroidered polos and hoodies available as well. Click here to shop today!

ALIHS yearbook orders are now open until June 28. Head over to the AL website to purchase yours today. Yearbooks will be delivered when students return for the 23-24 school year.

Please note that if your student is in grades k-8, yearbook orders are closed. Extra yearbooks will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis later this spring. Stay tuned for an article in the newsletter.

Each spring, the PTO coordinates a school supply sale. Kits are created based on our teachers’ supply lists and are available for parents to order in advance. Parents receive an early bird discount when they purchase through Yubbler in the spring. The PTO receives a portion of the proceeds as well as a credit for our social workers to use! The supplies will be delivered to your home.

Click here to view the lists and to purchase your school supplies starting April 1st. You do not have to buy the whole kit. If you order during the month of April you will receive a 20% discount on core items!