Le Journal
AL News & Updates
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Every Student Needs In-Person Learning |
Dear Académie Lafayette Community,
We are thankful that our Covid-19 numbers at school are trending down despite the high community spread thanks to our strong protocols in place.
While we ask that sick and exposed students that are not fully vaccinated stay home, all other students should be coming to school daily to learn in person. Research shows that students that are present at school are less distracted, more focused, and less likely to fall behind compared to their online-learning peers. We encourage all families to send their students every day to school to maximize their learning experience.
We do continue to see a learning gap created by the pandemic, especially in math. Our math team is working with students to remediate that gap. Once again, student attendance is crucial to get back on track. We cannot do this without you!
Our ALHIS (International High School) enrollment window is currently open for current 8th-10th grade students. We’re asking all interested families to enroll through Tyler before February 21st so we can plan our course offerings and staff for 22-23.
The reopening committee continues to meet regularly to discuss the latest COVID-19 guidance and updates at the local, state, and federal levels. When the committee reaches a consensus regarding possible changes, our reopening plan is then modified and published on our website. As always, we welcome your feedback. Feel free to contact your campus principal with any comments and/or questions.
Have a great weekend.
Elimane Mbengue
Head of School
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February 4
Casual day
February 8
ALIHS IB Diploma Program Information Night, 6 pm, virtual
February 14
Board Meeting, 6:30 pm, virtual
February 17
NO SCHOOL - Parent-Teacher Conferences
February 18-21
NO SCHOOL
February 22
NO SCHOOL - School Improvement Day
March 4
Casual Day
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Access our live calendar here.
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Please remember to report your student's positive test within 24 hours to your school nurse.
NEW! You can upload your child's covid-19 vaccine records here. Select "Student Vaccine Information Survey" on the right of the page and follow the prompts to submit your child's information to our nurses.
Covid-19 testing at school: Click here to read the full announcement. If you would like more information about this testing program, click here. |
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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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- K-5 Upper Room Care for February
- MS Girls' Soccer Information
- IB Diploma Information Night Update
- Help #FixTheGlitch
- Evening in Paris: Sponsorship Opportunities
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- Evening in Paris: You Are Invited!
- AL Spring 2022 Event
- Enrollment Open for New Students & Siblings New to AL
- ESSER III Community Input
- Ad: Franck's Real Estate Tip
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K-5 Upper Room Care for Days Off in February |
Upper Room will provide full-day programming on February 17, 18, and 22. President’s Day is a holiday on February 21, therefore no programming will be offered that day. The program will be available from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm and lunch and a snack will be offered each day.
Due to staffing, we will have to limit the number of students who may attend each day. Enrollment will be capped at 25 students at Oak and 40 students at the Cherry Campus. Students currently enrolled in Upper Room’s after-school program and those who aren’t may all attend these special days, however, priority will be given to those currently enrolled in the after-school program if numbers are over the max level.
Cost for these special days will be an additional $20 per day per child for those already enrolled in the after-school program and $50 per day per child for those who are not. We do not have a discounted rate for Free/Reduced Lunch. If you are not already enrolled in the after-school program, you will need to log onto Upper Room’s website, upperroomkc.org, and complete a Special Days application, pay a one-time $25 registration fee, and complete and submit an automatic payment form. Enrollment for these Special Days will be on a first come, first serve basis. If you are already enrolled in the after-school program, you may sign up at the site. If you are not already enrolled, you will be enrolled once we receive all documentation. For those not already enrolled in the after-school program, please note that this is a one-time enrollment process. You will not have to complete the paperwork again for future non-school day programming this school year.
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MS Girls' Soccer Information |
Tryouts begin February 14th at 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm, M-F (every day).
- Tryouts will determine numbers and levels of players.
- Open to all middle school girls.
- Come to all, but must come to at least two to make a team.
- Will try to have options for experienced and less experienced players. We need to see how many girls come out to figure out if we can accommodate all of the ladies, in all of the grades.
- The "A team" will be a competitive team with intentions to get a result in all matches.
Practice begins week of February 21st at 5:30 pm M-F (every day the next several weeks). By late March, we will cut down to 3 or 4 days of practice per week, depending again on numbers and team needs. All tryouts and practices held on the Armour Soccer Field. BUNDLE UP!
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IB Diploma Program Event Update |
The IB Diploma Information Night has been rescheduled for 2/8/22 at 6 pm and be held virtually. A link will be emailed to high school families when the date gets closer. |
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Evening in Paris Sponsorship Opportunities for Académie Lafayette Families |
If you would like to promote your business either by considering becoming one of our sponsors or donating items for our silent auction, please contact Celia Liptak at cliptak@academielafayette.org by January 31st, 2022.
Click here for additional sponsorship opportunities and details.
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Evening in Paris: You Are Invited! |
Tickets on sale February 2nd, 2022 here. |
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Académie Lafayette’s Spring 2022 Events |
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Generations/Special Person Day - April 18th-22nd - An opportunity to give our grandparents & special person in our students life a chance to honor them for everything they’ve given and for all the wisdom they hold for our students.
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Evening In Paris - Saturday, May 14th, 2022 - Académie Lafayette is pleased to present our annual signature event, Evening in Paris, which takes place every May. This event is filled with unforgettable memories, tantalizing cuisine, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students through ticket sales and silent auction items.
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Musketeer March - May 16th-20th - Every May, this energized fundraiser allows students to participate in an exercise-driven event where they can dance, wiggle, walk, run, jog, hop, or skip to the theme of Académie Lafayette’s fundraising goal.
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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-7th grade students will re-enroll in the Tyler system in March. Re-enrollment for 8-10th grade is currently open.
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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