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from the Head of School
Dear AL Families,
2020 was a year like no other in our lifetime. The COVID-19 outbreak that shook the world significantly altered our lives and the way we educate our children. Despite social distancing and at-home learning, our community still managed to work together, from meal packages to small learning pods, volunteers distributing lunches, parents sharing resources, time, and money. You never cease to amaze me. I cannot thank you enough for continuing to support our school community despite the challenges.
I would like to congratulate our students for a successful first semester in a particularly challenging learning environment. I am impressed by their resilience and their hard work. I am also grateful for the great job our teachers and staff have been doing. I would like to thank them wholeheartedly for their dedication, flexibility, and availability to our students and families.
Despite the encouraging results of the Fall NWEA tests, we fully understand that the current online learning model is not ideal to serve the needs of all learners. That is why we will continue to investigate ways to support our most at-risk students and to see how we can get back to in-person learning as soon as possible in a safe and healthy environment.
Thank you for your invaluable support. I wish all of you a very safe and happy holiday season.
Elimane Mbengue
Head of School
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from the Cherry Principal
We are sad to announce that Diane Balagna is leaving the Cherry campus team after 11 years. She was originally the coordinator of the kindergarten program when A.L. started their auxiliary site at Keystone Methodist church, and then became office manager at the Cherry campus when it opened 9 years ago. Parents know her as the first person they met when enrolling their kids and the point person for so many tasks and responsibilities. We do not have space to include all the hats she has worn in her tenure at our school. She will be missed, but we wish her well as she takes on a new adventure- Nursing School!
We will begin the search for a new building manager for Cherry, but in the meantime- you may contact Sarah LaGrece, receptionist, or Heather Royce, principal with questions or needs. Again- please join me in wishing Mme Diane "bon voyage!" Heather Royce Cherry Principal
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calendar
Upcoming Events
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January 4
NO SCHOOL - School Improvement Day
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January 18
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Access the 2020-21 school calendar by clicking here.
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Mme Diane says Au Revoir
Dear Académie Lafayette Community,
In January I will leave AL to begin nursing school. I will miss you all very much, but I believe this is where I can do the most good in the world right now.
Thank you for your kindness, support, and encouragement. It's been a privilege to serve our community for the last 11 years.
I wish you all the best! Sincerely, Diane Balagna
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Reasons to give to AL's Annual Fund
There are many reasons to give to AL's Annual Fund in 2020: Here's a little extra incentive.
The school's annual fund helps us cover our everyday expenses for our students. Any donation received as part of the Annual Fund is an investment supporting the best educational program and providing resources to the school to meet current needs at our campuses and provide a world-class education for our students. More information and the link to donate online can be found here.
Académie Lafayette, like other schools and nonprofits worldwide, is in need of donations right now even as the economic impact of the pandemic wears on and makes some would-be donors question whether they can afford to give. The universal charitable deduction enacted this year provides a potential incentive, allowing the opportunity to claim a tax break of up to $300 when filing taxes in 2021 when donating by 12/31/20 to eligible organizations, of which Académie Lafayette is one.
We share this information with you knowing that donations are not about a tax play and that a tax deduction is not motivation to give, but this may give some the ability this year. Detailed information from the IRS can be found here, and of course, talk to a tax professional for advice and to answer any questions related to tax deductions for your household.
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AL IT Department Updates
As online learning continues, we are constantly working to improve the ways we support you! That includes changing our protocols to better keep up with requests and improve our response time. Please note the following changes:
1. All non-emergency requests must be made by sending an email to itdepartment@academielafayette.org or by filling out the contact form on our distance learning page. (link to page) 2. Emergency requests: please call directly one of these two phone numbers: 816-743-4973 or 816-550-8170. If we do not answer, we may be talking with another parent. Please leave a message with your information and we will call you back. Our hours of operation are 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday (only on days when school is in session). 3. Chromebook request: fill out this Chromebook waitlist form (will link to form). That form is also available on our website on the distance learning page.
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ALIHS Journalism Broadcast #2
Click here to view the Académie Lafayette International High School journalism broadcast:
- Watch Akiram White reviewing an album that you will want to listen to afterwards!
- Watch Vivian Nodland school announcements.
- Enjoy Toby Kates editing skills.
- From your 9th grade journalism class!
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ALIHS Incoming 9th & 1oth grade
Dear current 9th and 8th grade parents,
The timeline of enrollment for Académie Lafayette International High School has changed to ensure we have the appropriate staffing and course offering available for our students. As of 2020-2021 the intent to return form is required to be submitted between December 2020 and February 22nd 2021. This will allow your student to participate in choosing their class schedule for the 2021-2022 school year in the spring. It will still be required to complete full re-enrollment during the summer. This requirement and other changes we may implement will continue as we grow our ALIHS student population. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Click here to hear from the ALIHS teachers. Video created by the ALIHS Journalism class.
Click here to view the ALIHS brochure. Click here for the ALIHS student interviews video. If you weren't able to make the 8th grade ALIHS Mtg click here to view and click here for the slides.
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Apply to Reserve Your incoming Child's Seat: K, Pre-K, 1, 9, & 10th grade
Dear Current AL Parents,
Please note this only applies to new siblings not currently enrolled at Académie Lafayette. All current K-9th grade students will re-enroll in the Spring and current 8th-9th grades will submit intent to return forms starting December 2020.
Kindergarten/1st grade Siblings Seats: If you have a child entering kindergarten or 1st grade in the fall of 2021, please apply starting Nov. 14th. The process will take you less than one minute! (Only applies to new siblings not currently enrolled at Académie Lafayette.)
To be fair and transparent with all prospective families, we want to be able to tell them how many seats are available and how many seats will be taken by siblings. Your help is essential. Please fill out an application for your kindergarten sibling today.
Pre-K Siblings Seats: We are also continuing our partnership through the Kansas City Pre-K Cooperative to offer Académie Lafayette families that qualify for free and reduced lunch the opportunity to apply for a limited amount of free pre-K seats for 2021-2022 school year. All current AL siblings will not be guaranteed a seat. The child must be age 4 prior to September 1st, 2021. This classroom will be off site at the newly constructed Emmanuel Family and Child Development Center 4736 Prospect Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64130.
9th/10th grade seats: If you have an upcoming 9th or 10th grader that is not currently enrolled as an AL student you can also apply on the link below.
Sibling applications received after this deadline will be placed on the waiting list.
For additional information click here.
After you fill out your child's application, tell your friends and neighbors
with an incoming kindergartener to do the same.
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Social Work and Counseling Corner
Food delivery and pick up is on Wednesdays only. If you would like deliveries please contact your campus counselor or social worker. If you would like to pick up food, please come to the parking lot door of Armour between 11 am and 1 pm and ring the buzzer. You do not need to sign up ahead of time.
Check out our AL Counseling and Social Services Department website!
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Technology Corner
If you did not fill out a technology needs survey to indicate your needs please use this waiting list survey. Click here. You will be automatically entered into a waiting list and will be contacted as we are receiving our devices. To protect our children from scammers, we made the decision to block student emails from receiving or sending emails out of our domain. This is the only way we can protect our vulnerable students from those unwanted scammers and also others. Students can send email and receive email from anyone who has an Académie Lafayette email but will not receive an email if you do not have an AL email address. Thank you for your understanding.
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Drive-up Testing for Children
Children's Mercy has some exciting news to share: Drive-up COVID-19 Testing available for symptomatic children at the following Urgent Care sites: Overland Park, KS, Independence, MO, Kansas City, MO. Testing is by appointment only: Monday- Friday 12 pm- 6 pm. For more information on scheduling and criteria please click here.
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Communication
- To help answer your questions, we have created our distance learning page. If, at any time, you have a question, concern or information to share, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teachers, counselors, principals or Mr. Mbengue.
- Looking to build your community? Get going today by joining our private Facebook group here. You will need to answer the security questions.
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Oak Street Campus
6903 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64113
816-361-7735
Armour Campus,
201 E. Armour Blvd,
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-800-8771
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Cherry Street Campus
3421 Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
816-888-7400
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