K-5 Fall Parties are October 31, 2023. Here are the details for costumes, our parade, and class parties:

• Costumes: Students should BRING their costumes to school. They will change before the parade. Please make sure that your child’s costume is simple enough for them to get ready themselves. Remember that no weapons, masks, or gory/violent costumes are allowed.
• Costume Parade: We will have a parade at 2:15 pm (Cherry) and 2:00 pm (Oak) for parents to see all the adorable costumes before the parties. Parents can come to the auditorium (or gym if we need more space) to watch the parade. After the parade, parents will exit and students will report back to the classrooms for the parties. 
• Parties: Parties will be at 2:45 pm (Cherry) and 2:30 pm (Oak). Only students, teachers and the room parents working the party will be allowed. If you are providing treats- please be sure to abide by the food policy: Snack and Party Policy. We have lots of food allergies, so room parents and teachers need to have food checked by the nurse well in advance of the parties.
• Dismissal: Dismissal will be as usual. If there are dismissal changes, please communicate with your child’s teacher and Danielle Coates- dcoates@academielafayette.org (Cherry) or Lena Houfaidi- lehoufaidi@academielafayette.org (Oak).

Join AL PTO for an afternoon of family fun for our annual Boo Bayou on Saturday, October 21 from 3 to 6 pm.

There will be carnival games, crafts, snacks, trunk 'n treat, costume contest and more!

Volunteers are still needed to make this event a success. Please sign up for a shift!

The last day to try out for MS Basketball will be Wednesday, October 25, at 4:15 for both boys and girls.

Students will be dismissed at 3:15 and should go to the gym and wait with Mr. Mamadou. He will dismiss them and they go to the Cherry campus for basketball tryouts.

Click here to register a girl. Click here to register a boy.

The book fair is coming to Cherry October 23-27. October 26 will be our late day to shop. We are looking for parent volunteers to help with the book fair, please contact tsinkhorn@academielafayette.org if you are interested. Also, don't forget to make an eWallet for your student. All Académie Lafayette families are welcome to shop: Oak, Armour & Cherry.

The Generations Day Art Walk is quickly approaching, and we are calling on our wonderful community to help make this event extraordinary. We are seeking volunteers from each campus to assist with event preparation and ensure a smooth day-of experience.

Volunteer opportunities include artwork installation, gallery docents, sign-in and check-out assistance, event escorts, and more. Click here to sign up, or reach out to Alyson Stewart, Director of Development, at astewart@academielafayette.org.

Save the dates: Oak - Wednesday, November 15, Cherry - Thursday, November 16, Armour - Friday, November 17

More details to come on event schedule. If your student(s) has a grandparent or special individual they would like to invite, please fill out or share this link.

Fall Pictures retakes will be held at all three campuses on Friday, November 3, in casual clothes. Only students who were absent, have ordered pictures, or want a retake will have their picture taken. Please inform the homeroom teacher and your child. Click here to order using the codes below.

• ALIHS: code FM419952. Click here for flyer.
• Armour Middle School: code FM419948. Click here for flyer.
• Cherry: code FM419924. Click here for flyer.
• Oak: code FM419934. Click here for flyer.

Compete for prizes, have some fun and show off your smarts at AL PTO's annual Trivia Night. Feel like a kid again with this year's Disney theme! Tickets are $40 per person and are available for tables of ten or individuals. This is an adults-only event with proceeds supporting AL PTO. Tickets and more information are available at ALPTO.org.

We're looking for prize donations. Please consider donating an item on our Amazon wishlist. 

The holidays are still two months away but it is never too early to start organizing our annual adopt-a-family program. Please complete this form to let the social workers know how many family members you are willing to adopt. Typically, each family member is given presents or a gift card amounting to $50. Thank you for supporting our community!

A one hour puberty education class provided by CMH staff based on the P&G Always Changing videos on November 9.

Boys and Girls will be separated by gender assigned at birth and this teaching will occur concurrently with boys in one location and girls in a separate location. Parents may OPT OUT of this education for their children.