Le Journal
AL News & Updates
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Dear AL Community,
It is an understatement to say that the pandemic continues to pose numerous challenges to schools around the country, from the implementation of safety measures to the shortage of bus drivers and substitute teachers, and an increase in discipline issues. Our staff has had more on their plates than ever before due the need to provide academic and emotional support to more students affected by the pandemic, and due to the reduced planning times since they often have to substitute for colleagues.
After consulting with the Conseil d’Ecole, it was decided to rearrange the 21-22 school calendar to allow some days of rest for our dedicated teachers. Click here to download an updated calendar. The changes are as follows:
- Parent-teacher conferences moved from Wednesday 2/9 to Thursday 2/17
- No school on Friday 2/18
- School improvement day moved from Friday 2/18 to Tuesday 2/22
This change will not affect the end of the school year since AL provides 1,194 hours instructional hours annually and the DESE requirement is 1,044 hours.
Mark your calendars! We will once again have two summer school sessions in 2022:
- Session I: Wednesday, June 8 to Friday, July 1
- Session II: Wednesday, July 6 to Friday, July 20
Students will start the 21-22 school year on Wednesday, August 17. Information about enrollment will be shared at a later date.
A big thank you to the PTO officers and parents that coordinated the holiday gifts for our staff and teachers at each campus. Pictured below are Armour elves Diane Rizzo and Missy Bailey, with staff members Katy Wilson and Alix Lasker, as they delivered cheer, chocolates, candies, and envelopes stuffed with a thankful note and cash.
I wish every family a fun and restful holiday break. We will see you all in 2022!
Elimane Mbengue
Head of School
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December 18-January 2
NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
January 3
NO SCHOOL - School Improvement Day
January 4
First day back for students
January 7
Casual Day
January 10
Board Meeting
January 13
Armour Concert,
7 pm, Scottish Rite Temple
January 14
End of Quarter 2, End of Semester 1
January 17
NO SCHOOL
January 20
Conseil d'école, 6 pm, virtual
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Access our live calendar here.
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Pictures from the first MS basketball game. Credit: alihs_journalism |
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Let’s keep our school open by following the safety guidelines. Click here to read them and view our dashboard.
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- Armour Concert Notice
- Book Fair Success
- Cherry Lost & Found
- From the Nurses
- KCMOlière Celebration
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- Enrollment Open for New Students & Siblings New to AL
- ESSER III Community Input
- Ad: Franck's Real Estate Tip
- Ad: Nature in Your Neighborhood Competition
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The middle and high school music classes are excited to share the music they have been working on throughout semester 1 in a concert at the Scottish Rite Temple (1330 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109) on Thursday, January 13, at 7:00 pm.
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Thank you students and parents! The Oak Campus Scholastic Book Fair was a success. Net sales were $12,630 including $325 in donations. The school was able to purchase 274 French books totaling approximately $3,500 to place in the classrooms and the library from the fair earnings. A special shout out to the English teachers for the hard work that allowed all the students to come to the fair. Principal Mr. Diatta made sure that every child had at least one book to take home.
None of it would be possible without the amazing volunteers that staff the book fair. All of them were outstanding: Chairpersons Whitney Molloy and Karen Hand, Volunteers Janelle Sjue, Liza Cartwright, Tim Sweeny, Maria Dickson, Amanda Williams, Sara Barber, Jennifer Fleske, Gina Urban, Elizabith Morris, Catherine VanderVelde, Devon Pryor, Courtney Prior, and Kate Proffitt.
Please reach out to Whitney Molloy, whitneysmolloy@yahoo.com, if you are interested in helping chair the Book Fair for 2022. |
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We have reorganized and relocated the lost and found to the cafeteria. Parents are welcome to come check for lost items on Monday, January 3rd, from 9 am to 3 pm. Masks required in the building. |
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Armour Morning and Lunch Procedure Changes
Beginning Tuesday, January 4th, doors will open at Armour for car riders or walkers at 7:30 am. Students will proceed to the cafeteria and will be seated at tables assigned by homeroom. Students will go upstairs to their home room at 7:45.
Also beginning January 4th, Armour students will begin eating lunch in the cafeteria. Students will be assigned seats with their home room.
Changes to COVID mitigation strategies after winter break
Additionally, as noted in our 11/23 special mailing, during regular class time teachers will be able to seat students in their classrooms in small groups, and assign group work.
These changes are very welcome returns towards pre-pandemic-like school practices that are possible because so many students are now fully vaccinated. We encourage the parents/guardians of any students not already vaccinated to do so now to avoid future quarantines due to close contacts at school.
Testing Before Returning from Winter Break
We are so excited for everyone to get a restful and rejuvenating winter break. Since our AL community will be spread far and wide during break we are asking you to consider testing your students for COVID before returning to school on January 4th. A rapid test available at many pharmacies taken at home on the 3rd, or the morning of the 4th would go a long way in helping us keep everyone healthy and in school.
When we return from break we will continue to follow the AL reopening plan. If your student has two or more symptoms of COVID they must have a PCR COVID test before returning to school. COVID can mimic the symptoms of allergies or a cold, please be mindful that a test is required for someone with those symptoms. Please help keep other students and staff safe by keeping sick children home.
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Our ALIHS students will be performing on January 14th at 2 pm at the Oak Campus as we celebrate Molière 400th birthday with the support of the KCMOlière. The event will be streamed live on our YouTube channel for families to view. Please reach Katy Wilson, kwilson@academielafayette.org, with questions. |
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New students only: Apply to Reserve Your Child's Sibling Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 9th grade seat |
Please note this only applies to new siblings not currently enrolled at Académie Lafayette. All current pre-K-10th grade students will re-enroll in the Tyler system at a later date.
Pre-K, Kindergarten,1st & 9th grade Sibling Seats: 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. If you have a new incoming child or sibling entering in the fall of 2022, please apply here now until Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 for the 22-23 school year. The process will take you less than one minute! Sibling applications received after the deadline will be placed on the waiting list. For additional information click here.
Questions? Email enrollment@academielafayette.org. After you fill out your child's application, share with your friends and neighbors wanting to join the AL family! |
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ESSER III Community Input |
Funds were provided to State Educational Agencies and school districts to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation's students. The Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan (reopening plan) is an integral part of the ESSER III plan.
As we continue to re-evaluate and update our plan as needed, the ESSER III survey link is still open. Click here if you would like to provide input. |
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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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