Le Journal
AL News & Updates
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So Great to See Everyone Again! |
Dear AL Community,
The first week of school was busy, as expected. It was wonderful to have students back in the buildings. We apologize for the hiccups that happened with our new bus transportation provider at the beginning of the week and thank you for your patience as we problem-solved. We hope every student had a stellar week!
On Saturday, August 13, the board of directors started our 5-year strategic plan review. In attendance were also teachers, parents, school administrators, and our sponsor SLU. The planning committee reviewed our district data and discussed four strategic goals. Once complete, the plan will be published on our website and its implementation will start.
As for 2022-2023, Académie Lafayette will be focusing on the following school-wide priorities:
- Ensuring student and staff safety & well-being
- Promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in our schools
- Refocusing on French immersion and parent education in bilingual education
- Addressing students learning gap due to the Covid-19 pandemic
- Hiring, supporting, and retaining highly effective educators
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the parents who have accepted to host our interns, welcome our new teachers, or volunteer to make our schools ready for the new school year.
Have a great weekend.
Elimane Mbengue
Head of School
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August 31
Armour Student Success Night (MS & ALIHS), 6 pm
September 1
Cherry & Oak Student Success Night, 6 pm
September 2
Casual Day
September 5
NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
September 7
Oak Open House, 6 pm
September 9
Annual $10,000 Cash Raffle Kick-Off
September 12
Board Meeting, 6 pm, Armour Cafeteria
September 13
PTO Meeting, 6 pm, Armour Cafeteria
September 14
ALIHS College Fair, 6 pm, Cherry Gymnasium
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Access our live calendar here.
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Covid Cases 8/19-8/25
Armour: 1
Cherry: 3
Oak: 1
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A Message From Cherry and Oak |
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Dear Oak and Cherry Parents,
You are invited to Student Success Night at both campuses on September 1 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. This is an event for parents, and we will not be able to provide child care. The purpose of this evening is to give teachers an opportunity to introduce themselves in greater detail and to share information about their curriculum, schedule, and class procedures. We hope you will be able to join us to get to know your child's teacher and to hear more about what your child will be learning this year.
We will have 2 sessions (6:00-6:40 and 6:50-7:30), so parents with more than one child can visit both teachers. English and Specials teachers will also be there to share information about their classes.
We look forward to seeing you on September 1!
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Heather Royce
Cherry Principal
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Jean-Claude Diatta
Oak Principal
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Dear Armour Families,
It is a delight to have our students back in school where they are learning and experiencing a host of new opportunities and events. The staff and I appreciate your trust in us and aim to do an excellent job educating our students. One of our main priorities this year is to build strong and positive partnerships with our families, so we invite your active support.
Please be reminded that Wednesday, August 31, will be our Student Success Night from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. You will have the opportunity to meet your child's teachers and hear about what they will be learning in the different contents. You will rotate through the core classes and participate in an informational session. Schedules will be provided upon your arrival.
We look forward to having a successful school year and encourage your active participation in our school.
Maritza Paul
Principal
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- ALIHS College Fair
- Cherry Uniform Closet Information
- MS Cheer Team Tryouts
- Support ALIHS Cross-Country
- 6th & 7th Grade Math Club
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- PTO Meeting
- Trivia Night
- Trash Bag Sale
- Communication
- Ad: Franck's Real Estate Corner
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Cherry Uniform Closet Information |
We want to help! If you need uniform assistance, please contact Rachel Francis at capsfan96@gmail.com. We can put together bags for families or make an appointment to visit the uniform closet.
We will have several days and times next week that the uniform closet will be open:
- Monday and Wednesday, right after arrival: 8:15-9:15 am
- Tuesday, after dismissal: 4:15-4:45 pm
- Thursday evening for Student Success Night: 6:00-7:30 pm
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Middle school students wanting to join the Académie Lafayette Cheer Team are invited to come to check out the team and try out for the 22/23 school year. See clinic and tryout details below. |
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Come to North Platte to Support ALIHS Cross-Country! |
Mark your calendars! The Inaugural Cross-Country Competition for ALIHS will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 30, at Camden Point Park, in Camden Point, MO. (19971 Interurban Rd). The race starts at 5 pm and we ask that spectators please arrive by 4:45 pm.
Those wishing to help out in some way can contact Coach Mendenhall at jeffery.a.mendenhall@gmail.com. There are plenty of ways to support the team on race day! There are about 14 schools that will be competing, some of which we will face during district competition. Your attendance will help motivate our athletes!
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6th & 7th Grade Math Club |
Sixth and seventh grade Math Club will soon be here again. This is an after-school club.
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Join us for the first PTO meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 13, from 6 to 7 pm at the Armour campus. Please note that this date has changed from the PTO flyer distributed at Back to School Night.
This is a great way to meet other families and help strengthen our community. Pizza and child care (for elementary-age children only) provided. For more information, please visit ALPTO.org. |
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Mark your calendars for Trivia Night on Saturday, October 15.
The AL PTO invites parents to join us for a night of fun for a great cause at Plexpod Westport Commons.
This year's theme is 90's sitcoms, so start brainstorming for your team's table!
More details and tickets will be available soon!
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Help support the AL PTO with our annual Trash Bag Sale. These are quality bags suitable in size and strength for your KCMO trash needs and never-ending yard work.
Each trash bag roll is just $12 (variety of sizes: 15-, 39-, and 55-gallon) and each paper leaf bag 3-pack is just $12 (15 bags total).
Sales end Sept. 26 and bag pick-up is in early October.
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Armour MS & ALIHS
201 E. Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-800-8771
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Cherry K-5
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-888-7400
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Oak K-5
6903 Oak St
Kansas City, MO 64113
816-361-7735
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