Math Club for Oak 3rd and 4th graders explores interesting math topics that may not come up in the classroom. The club will meet directly after school until 5 pm on Wednesdays from Oct. 5th to Nov. 9th (6 weeks). If you have questions, or to sign up to be in the lottery for a seat, email rachel.l.moyer@gmail.com by Sept. 27th.

Dear 7th grade Families,

We will have our first trip meeting on Sept. 28 at 6:00 in the Oak auditorium for the May 15-29, 2023 France trip. There will be a slideshow informational presentation with time for questions at the end. It has never gone over an hour so don't worry that it will drag on. We will cover the sign-up, what the trip entails, activities the students might participate in, and any concerns you might have. It will be the only in-person meeting we will have before the November 1st cutoff date.

Leslie Houfaidi, France trip coordinator

Questions? Contact francetrip@academielafayette.org.

Académie Lafayette hires teachers from all over the world, who bring not only their language to share but also their culture and personal experiences from their home country and beyond. It's truly part of what makes AL so special!

We are still expecting 8 more teachers to arrive over the next few weeks, Académie Lafayette is looking for families who could host a new foreign teacher for about 2 weeks and help them in getting set up here in the US.

Not only are some of our teachers starting a new job, but they are also moving to a new country, often alone - can you imagine? Staying with a host family at the beginning of their stay here can go a long way in making sure teachers feel welcomed and supported right from the start.

For more information about hosting or if you would like to help our new staff in some other way, please contact Jessica Wallace, HR Coordinator, at jwallace@academielafayette.org or call the Armour campus at (816) 800-8771.

There's just over a week left to place your trash bag orders! Help us reach our goals and end strong. Each roll of trash or lawn bags is only $12 and supports AL PTO events and activities. Please visit the AL PTO website for more information or to place your order.

Meet and mingle with other AL families at the Oak and Cherry campus playgrounds on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 4-6:30 pm. Light refreshments available. Come when you can, leave when you need to!

Support the AL PTO by joining us for a Restaurant Giveback Night at Culver's at 7953 State Line Road on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Stop by for dinner, dessert, or both from 5-8 pm! No special code or flier is needed and a portion of each order (even drive-thru) benefits AL PTO.

Join AL PTO on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Plexpod Westport Commons for a fun-filled, adults-only night for a great cause. More information and tickets are available at ALPTO.org now.

Fall picture day for k-5 students at Oak and Cherry is scheduled for Monday, October 3. Fall pictures are in casual wear. Casual day guidelines must be followed. The make-up day will be November 7 for all campuses.