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Le Journal
AL News & Updates
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Dear AL Community,
It is hard to believe that almost four years have passed since the dream of opening a high school at Académie Lafayette became a reality. As we approach the graduation of our first senior class 25 years after our inception, it is important to take a moment to celebrate the successes of our high school and its students. Here are a few key takeaways:
- ALIHS Student academic achievement (proficient or advanced):
- English 2: 81%
- Math: Algebra 1: 51.4%
- Math: Algebra 2: 75%
- Biology: 80%
- Social Studies: 63.2%
- Annual Performance Report: 81.2%
- Based on the 2023 MAP results, ALIHS is among the top 5 highest performing high schools in KCMO and the suburban area.
- Current travel plans include Senegal, Guadeloupe, Saint Martin and Costa Rica this year, as well as China next year. Students raised over $7,000 during last week’s Ethnic Food Festival to help with travel costs.
- 47% of our HS students are choosing to take the full IB Diploma Programme compared to 25% in other high schools.
- Diversity:
- 53% minority students
- 31% eligible for free and reduced lunch
Let’s also not forget about the success of the Middle School Girls’ Basketball team this year. Not only did they win the championship, they also went undefeated all season. The boys and girls teams won the State Cross country championship two years in a row. That is just a next level of excellence, the end result of dedication, teamwork, and sheer talent and determination. A big thank you to all who have contributed to this historic win, and congratulations to everyone involved.
Congratulations to our students, teachers and administrators.
Have a great weekend.
Elimane Mbengue
Head of School
embengue@academielafayette.org
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March 4-10
K-5 Reading Week
March 4
Parent Engagement Series - Reading in a Bilingual Program, 6-7:30 pm, Armour
March 5
K-5 Parent-Principal Coffees (Cherry- 8:15 am, Oak- 7:45 am)
March 6
PTO Restaurant Give Back Night at Culver's, 5-8 pm, 7953 State Line Road
March 7
Armour Parent-Principal Coffee, 7:30 am, Armour
March 8- 10
ALIHS Theatre Department Production - A Midsummer Night's Dream: 3/8 and 3/9 at 7 pm, 3/10 at 2 pm
March 11
Board Meeting, 6 pm, Armour
March 18-22
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
March 25
NO SCHOOL - School Improvement Day
March 27
PTO Meeting, 6 pm, Armour
March 28
STEAM Night, 5-7 pm, Rockhurst Convocation Center (1115 Rockhurst Rd)
| Access our live academic & sports calendars here. |
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- Parent Academy: A Page Ahead- Reading Instruction in an Immersion Program
- Oak Bike & Walk to School Initiative
- 4th-8th Track & Field Registration Open
- Math Club for 4th and 5th graders
- Wanted: ALIHS Internship Opportunities
- K-5 Reading Week
- 24-25 School Calendar
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- ALIHS Theatre Production: A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Girls on the Run at Oak
- MS Girls Soccer Information
- Evening in Paris - Unique Ways to Support!
- 24-25 Enrollment Updates
- School Community Information
- Ads:
- Franck Brichet - Real Estate
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Parent Academy: A Page Ahead- Reading Instruction in an Immersion Program | To kick off National Reading Week, the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee invites you to learn about Académie Lafayette’s approach to bilingual reading instruction. We will discuss the differences and benefits of learning to read in two languages and how AL's immersion program puts our students a page ahead of the rest in reading and language arts! This event will be held in the Armour campus cafeteria (201 E. Armour Blvd) from 6 to 7:30 pm on Monday, March 4. | |
Oak Bike & Walk to School Initiative | Spring is here! It's time to stretch our legs and pump up the tires! GreenAL will be hosting a Bike & Walk to School Day on the first Wednesdays of the month. Join the fun simply by biking or walking to school next Wednesday, March 6th! | |
4th-8th Track & Field Registration Open | Registration is now open on the AL website for the 2024 Académie Lafayette Track & Field (T&F) season for the MS team and 4th-5th graders! Our High School Team has already started and doubled in size. We cannot wait to proudly start our 14th season of Track and Field at AL! Click here to get started. An email containing more information will be sent tomorrow. | |
Math Club for 4th and 5th graders | |
Math Club for 4th and 5th graders at Cherry and Oak will begin the week of March 11. We will meet once a week after school (at each campus). Math club at Cherry will be on Tuesday afternoons. Days for Oak math club are TBA.
Math Club is for kids who like math and feel like they might enjoy an extra challenge. Typically, we work on a special topic, do a few math contest problems, and then we play a brain game.
Email Bill Kalahurka at bkalahurka@academielafayette.org if you think your 4th or 5th grader might be interested.
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Wanted: ALIHS Internship Opportunities | As summer approaches our ALIHS 9th and 10th graders 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! | |
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The 24-25 school year calendar was approved at the February board meeting. Click here to view the calendar pdf on the Académie Lafayette website. The live calendar will be updated with next year's dates by the end of February.
Did you know? You can add the school's Google Calendar to your personal calendar list by clicking on the +GoogleCalendar located at the bottom-right corner of the live calendar.
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ALIHS Theatre Production: A Midsummer Night's Dream | |
Feuding fairies, four mixed up teenagers, a donkey, actors playing actors…one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies about love and the mishaps that ensue is coming to Académie Lafayette!
Join your favorite thespians as they present a 90s soundtracked A Midsummer Night’s Dream March 8th and 9th at 7:00 pm and March 10th at 2:00 pm at the Oak campus. Click here to purchase tickets today!
Tickets are general admission with the house opening a half hour prior to the show. Tickets are available now on the website and at the door – $5 for children and students and $10 for adults.
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Attention 3rd/4th Grade (Oak) girl parents! Registration is now open for the spring season of Girls on the Run! Practices will be Mondays/Thursdays 3:45-5 pm starting March 4th on the playground. They dismiss directly to us and you will pick up on the playground at 5 (or upper room if applicable). Send them with comfortable clothes and shoes-they change after school. Cost is $195 for the season with financial assistance available. This includes GOTR bag, workbook, 5K registration. Please mark your calendar for the May 4th 5K!
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MS Girls Soccer Information | |
If your middle school daughter is interested in joining the ALMS soccer team this spring, please click here to register .
Tryouts will be held at the Armour soccer field on 2/26 - 2/29 (Monday-Thursday) from
5:00-6:00 pm each day. Players are not required to be there every day to make the team. Practice times starting the following week will be Tuesdays and Fridays right after school until 5:00. Players can wear cleats or indoor/outdoor turf shoes, shin guards and hopefully bring a ball (not required). If you have questions, comments, or concerns please reach out to Coach Graham Brown at grahambrown79@gmail.com.
A few words from the coach: I am extremely excited to continue coaching the middle school girls soccer team. I have been coaching youth soccer for over 10 years and with the AL middle school for the past two years. I grew up playing competitive soccer and continued my soccer playing career in college. I love the game, love teaching the game and our motto is that we always compete! My goal is to always foster a positive environment for all skill levels.
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Evening in Paris - Unique Ways to Support! | |
Did you know Teacher Appreciation Tickets can be purchased for any AL teacher? This is a wonderful way to say "Thank You" to our beloved homeroom and speciality teachers!
Have an item, experience or package you would like to donate to the auction? Reach out to eipauction@academielafayette.org!
Classroom projects are a creative and fun way for our K-5 students to get involved in the festivities, and the donations are always treasured items at the silent auction. Consider signing up to be a the Parent Coordinator in your student's homeroom. Classroom projects and gift baskets are due Friday, March 29.
For additional information, contact Alyson Stewart, Director of Development, at astewart@academielafayette.org.
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ALIHS enrollment is now open for 8th-11th graders. Students must be enrolled by March 6, 2024, to be guaranteed a seat. Click here to enroll now.
Elementary and MS student re-enrollment will open on March 7.
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 2024, please apply here now until Friday, March 1st, 2024 for the 24-25 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 complete your child's application, share with your friends and neighbors wanting to join the AL family!
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School Community Information | |
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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