Starting Monday, 4/15/24, all Armour visitors must use the main secured entrance to check in at the front office. The doors to the main entrance are located on the Armour side of the building.

Transport yourself to the enchanting French Riviera during an Evening in Paris 2024!

Silent auction bidding kicks off Saturday, April 20, at 5 pm and is open to EVERYONE! Explore the array of creative classroom projects and fun auction items at academielafayette.org/eip.

Why not be a part of the magic? Consider volunteering to ensure the evening is truly unforgettable!

This meeting on April 24 from 6 to 7 pm at Cherry is an opportunity for you to gain a better understanding of what Supplemental Instruction does for your child(ren), to discuss the current program and its progress, to ask questions about our efforts, as well as share some ideas for the future.

If you are able to attend, please email the Supplemental Instruction (Title I) Coordinator, Keith Christensen, at kchristensen@academielafayette.org and specify how many people will be in your group.

Help us celebrate our 25th anniversary by sporting a limited edition 25th anniversary 3/4 zip pullover ($25), AL sticker ($2), or AL tote bag ($5)!

All proceeds go towards the 25th anniversary celebration. Our staff has already been gifted pullovers and bags. Please note that pullovers are in men sizes only (shown below).

Click here to order.

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 8th. 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!

* The middle school lists have had significant updates this year.

If you are enrolling your child for the first time to our after-school program, please note that you will need to complete the full state application, which can also be found on our website, to enroll your child. This comprehensive application ensures that we have all the necessary information to provide the best possible care for your child during their time with us.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the enrollment process, please call (816) 363-3819 or email afterschool@upperroomkc.org. We are here to help and ensure a smooth transition for your child into our summer after-school program.

Thank you for entrusting us with the care and well-being of your child. We look forward to

welcoming them to our summer program and providing them with a safe, nurturing, and

enriching environment.

Tangja Leach

After School Coordinator - Upper Room Kansas City

(816) 309-5157, Trleach@upperroomkc.org

The lost & found area at Oak is overflowing! Please stop by after school to collect your child's lost belongings.

All remaining winter coats, hats, gloves and scarves will be donated April 24.

Have you ever considered hosting an intern in your home? 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.

Our interns also 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 following videos made by last year’s interns: FAQ and Experience Video.

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!

You do NOT want to miss this! Join us on Saturday, May 18, at Homestead Country Club for the 2nd Annual Pints and Pickleball tournament. Brackets are available for all skill levels, even first-timers. This is an adults only event.

Tickets and more information coming to the AL PTO website soon!

Have a meal at Sayachi Sushi (6322 Brookside Plaza) on Tuesday, April 16, to benefit AL PTO. A portion of the proceeds from online orders placed between 11 am and 8 pm and dine-in orders enjoyed from 3-9 pm will be donated back to AL PTO.

Call in orders at (816) 437-7513, or enter "AL PTO" in the special instructions field when ordering online.

Wondering how much of an impact our community makes? Here is how previous restaurant giveback nights have raised:

• Culver’s (March): $640
• Culver’s (October): $710
• Bibibop: $142

As summer approaches our ALIHS students are looking for opportunities to broaden their horizons and gain experience in the world of work. We are lucky to have many professionals in our parent population. If you are one such person and know of an internship opportunity for high school students in your place of business, please reach out to Liz Seely at lseely@academielafayette.org. Our students have skills and talents in a range of fields including coding, graphic design, engineering, and journalism. They are interested in everything from health care to education to technical careers. Thank you for taking the time to reach out if you are aware of any relevant opportunities!

Sunday, April 19 - Sunday, April 22

The Great Kansas City Cleanup. Various locations.

Saturday, April 20

• Spring Garden prep at the Young Family Farm (9am-1pm), 3819 Wayne Ave, Kansas City, MO 64109
• Earth Day at the Lakeside Nature Center (10am - 2pm), 4701 E. Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
• Native Plant Sale at Anita B. Gorman (10am - 2pm), 4750 Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri 64110
• Earth Day Clothing Drive at KC Bier Co. (11am - 5pm), 310 W 79th St, Kansas City, MO

Monday, April 22

• Earth Day Spring Garden Prep at Young Family Farm (9am - 12pm), 3819 Wayne Ave, Kansas City, MO 64109
• Earth Day with Cultivate KC (1pm-6pm), Westport Commons Farm, 300 E. 39th St., Kansas City, MO 64111

Saturday, April 27

Campus Cleanup with GreenAL (9:30am - 11am), Académie Lafayette Oak Campus

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