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February 14, 2013
Vol. 13, #23

Contact Us
K-2 campus:
3421 Cherry Street
KC, MO 64109
P 816-888-7400
F 816-888-7410

3-8 campus:
6903 Oak Street
KC, MO 64113
P 816-361-7735
F 816-361-5788


Contents
School Leaders
News 

Sports
Fundraising
Wanted
Calendar
Feb. 15
Staff In-Service:
NO SCHOOL

Feb. 15
Middle School Dance
6-10pm

Feb. 18
President's Day
NO SCHOOL

Feb. 20
Open House for Kindergarten applicants (Cherry, 4-6pm) Spread the word!

Feb. 23
Pancake Breakfast at the Cherry Street campus
8am-11am
Tickets: $6/person

Feb. 26

5th Grade France Trip Meeting
6pm, Oak Auditorium

Feb. 26
Cupini's Night
(restaurant fundraiser) 4-8pm

Feb. 28
Yearbook orders due!

March 1
***MAKE UP SCHOOL DAY!***
Come to school!

March 12
6th Grade France Trip Meeting
6pm, Oak Auditorium

March 15

Students V. Staff/Parents Basketball Games
4:30pm

March 21 & 22
Generations Day
Alumni Check in Here
CHECK IN HERE!  

A Message From Our Head of School 

Contact: Elimane Mbengue, [email protected]

 

The Science Lesson: Are they smarter than us?

While visiting the 5th grade class last week, Dae, one the students, took a flower from a pot and handed it to me as I was about to leave. I was all the more surprised by that kind gesture as it was not St. Valentine yet. Little did I know that I would also receive a wonderful science lesson on the difference between a plant and animal cells. Iris and Dae offered to share with me their project, explaining the different parts and roles of a cell. They went into detail while explaining the difference between animal and plant cells. I was extremely impressed by their knowledge of this complex subject. Then I remembered a grandparent telling me last year how surprised he was that his grandson was doing a robotic programming project that was similar to what he did in college few decades ago.

Kids today have so many opportunities and resources to be able explore, analyze, collaborate, and make decisions. As educators and parents, part of our job is to be facilitators of learning, guides on the side - not sages in the center - in order to promote active and engaged learning.

 

Vive the Rock: joining business with pleasure

Last Saturday provided a unique opportunity for me to attend a rock concert put on by our talented parents! It was amazing to see and hear the variety of music and the high quality of the bands. I purchased raffle tickets and was the lucky winner of a basket of coffee, a t-shirt and a CD from one of the bands! What's more, this was a fundraiser for the school! Thanks to Leigh Blumenthal for overseeing this event and for the gift of $3,800 to the Annual Fund.
VIVE THE ROCK!!!!

March 1 is Now a School Day

We are making up the snow day from earlier in the year by making Friday, March 1st a school day (originally planned as a conference day). This means we will not extend the school year into June. Conferences will be held in the evenings, watch for more information from your child's teacher.

 

Happy St. Valentine's Day to you all! 

 

Elimane Mbengue
Head of School

 

SportsNEWS

YMCA Has Childcare Options for Friday!   

Contact: Nick Fleeman, [email protected]

913-387-2410 or 816-277-5353 


The YMCA MUST have ten youth signed up to hold the No School Day, so if you're interested, call now.
The cost per child is $22.00. 
Each youth will need to bring a sack lunch and a copy of his/her Emergency Packet. 
The hours of operation: 7:00am-6:00 p.m.

Nurses Notes    

Contact: Alexis Cook, [email protected] 


The Oak Street campus will be accepting HealtheKids permission forms until February 25. Click here to download the forms.

Any student who has not turned in their permission form will be sent home with a sticker as a reminder!

The first two classes to have 100% response from parents will win a pizza party! If you do not want your child screened, please email the nurse so this can be counted toward your child's class total.

Attention 6th Grade Families: 2013 France Trip Meeting  

Contact: Leslie Houfaidi, [email protected]


The next 6th grade France trip 2013 Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
We hope to have final trip payment information for the meeting.

Attention 5th Grade Families: France Trip Info       

Contact: Leslie Houfaidi, [email protected]


Meeting for next year's trip:
6:00 p.m., Tuesday, Feb 26th in Auditorium

Payment schedule for France 2014
1st. payment......March 20........$300 plus application
2nd payment......May    24........$500
3rd payment......Sept   18.........$800
4th payment......Nov     ?..........$800
5th payment......Jan    10.........$500
Final payment...March ?..........Balance

Attention 5th Grade Families: France Trip Info       

Contact: Leslie Houfaidi, [email protected]


Congratulations to the AL Muskeneer Robotics team and the 4th & 5th grade AL team for their awesome video entries for the Virtual Technology Day online video contest!  The categories for the videos were:

1)      Why I love technology

2)      What black history month means to me

3)      Valentine's day

 

Today is the public vote! Please use the link on the  www.bftaa.org website to view the videos and vote for your favorite video.

Le Club de Cuisine  


Last month's class on fresh salads and dressings was so much fun!  The fresh herbs and smiling faces really lit up the kitchen classroom.  Join us in March for the next session of this family-friendly cooking series, led by Chef Trina Kahl.  We will get together on Wed., March 13, at the Cherry Street Campus, 6:30 pm.  There are limited spots available, first come, first served.  If you'd like to attend with your kiddos, send an email to Judy Shifrin, [email protected], and indicate names/ages of the children.  As always, we thank the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri for their help in pulling these off!

Kingergarten Open House: Wed., Feb. 20, 4-6pm   

Contact: Katie Hendrickson, [email protected]

 

We're holding an Open House for those who might not know about our program at Acad�mie Lafayette. We encourage all families to reach out to friends, family and neighbors who have Kindergarten-age children and are looking for a program for the fall. This event will be held at Cherry, and is a drop-in, casual event, held on Feb. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Of course, those families who have a sibling entering at the K level in the fall are welcome to come to the open house, as well. If you have a pre-K child, please pick up an application at either campus, OR download the form from our website. Forms MUST be in by March 7th.

Children are eligible if they live within the boundaries of the KCPS district, and they will be five before September 1.

Be prepared to turn in a copy of your child's birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of residency (in the form of a driver's license, water bill, gas bill or electric bill).

 

Pancake Breakfast    

Saturday, February 23, 8am-11am   

Cherry Street campus 

 

The 8th grade is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast featuring Chris Cakes! That's right, Chris Cakes! Tickets are $6 and may be purchased from any 8th grade student, or at the door! Someone from the 8th grade parents will be at Cherry next Wednesday to sell tickets at drop off.

Rally your family, friends, and neighbors and come eat pancakes while supporting the school. Proceeds benefit the 8th grade trip to Louisiana.

 

Yay Target!!! Debit Cards are Available Now! 

Do you shop at Target? If you have a Target Red Card (debit or credit), register your card here and designate Acad�mie Lafayette (misspelled as Academy Lafayette in Target's database) as your beneficiary school. 
After you register, Target donates up to 1% of your total purchase amount to our school!

We have received over $1000 from our 66 registered supporters. If all of our parents enroll, we can double or triple this amount.

Be sure to spread the word to grandparents and friends who also have a Target Red Card!

 

SportsSPORTS
GOT/GOTR Spring Season Registration Now Open
Girls on the Run/Girls on Track is a program for girls in 3rd - 8th grades; their mission is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living through a running program led by trained volunteer coaches. 
Girls on the Run & Girls on Track registration ENDS February 22.  Register online only at gotrkc.org; select Academie Lafayette as your site.

The season runs March 4 - May 17.  Although subject to change, GOTR meets Tuesdays & Thursdays; GOT meets Wednesdays & Fridays.  Both groups meet from 3:45 - 5:15 at the Oak Street campus.
The season ending 5K will be May 18 at a location TBD (in Kansas City, KS).
No practice during spring break week.

Each team should have 3-4 coaches committed for the season. Please consider coaching Girls on the Run (grades 3 - 5) or Girls on Track (grades 6 - 8) this spring!  Contact Lisa Coleman at 816-674-7278 if you are interested in coaching.

Seeking Kindergarten Girls for T-Ball Team 
Contact: Jami Reyes, jamireyes@everestkc.net

 

My name is Jami Reyes and I'm trying to get a girl's kindergarten T-ball team together through The Girls' Club of Johnson County. They pair kids up according to their school and location. I need 12 girls for a team. If any of you are interested in coaching, the registration fee is free! Please contact me at [email protected] or 816-363-1496. You can check out the league on www.girlsclubsoftball.homestead.com for more details. Registration is now so don't wait!


Middle School Boys Basketball Game Schedule:

Lee A. Tolbert gym   (3400 Virginia)   

Tuesday Feb. 19 @5:30

Thurs. Feb. 21 @ 5:30

Tue Feb. 26th  @ 5:30

Thur. March 7th @ 5:30

Boys playoffs  March 14th Thursday.

Come show your support!

 

Fundraising
FUNDRAISING/DONATIONS/SALES
Published Author and AL Parent Supports the Library Do you like to read? Do you like your child to read? We have a way to help you do both!

One of the many talented parents at AL, Matthew Hart, has written and published a fascinating book entitled The Last Iteration of Dexter Maxwell. If you like fiction, this book is a must-read. The characters stick with you weeks after finishing the book, and the plot twists will constantly surprise you. 

Matt has generously pledged 5% of book sale proceeds to our two libraries. We hope to use these funds to increase our book selection for students, including Caldecott and Newbury Award winners and non-fiction - in English and French!

Get your copy today! Support Matt and our libraries with one simple purchase. And if you see Matt, give him a pat on the back and a generous "thank you!"

Click here to find Dexter on Amazon.

8th Grade Babysitting Fundraiser: Use them for Trivia Night and An Evening in Paris! 
Contact: Katie Hendrickson, [email protected]

Attention Acad�mie Lafayette parents: 

Are you looking for a babysitter for the February 23rd Trivia Night or Evening in Paris on April 27th?

 

Acad�mie Lafayette has a list of 8th grade babysitters that you can use, and the proceeds will go for their 8th grade trip to Louisiana in May.

For the list of sitters, please email Katie Hendrickson: khendrickson@academielafayette.org

 

Then:

* contact the babysitter of your choice to make arrangements

* click here  to download the attached form, fill it out, and send it in to the school with a check or cash payment (make checks payable to "Acad�mie Lafayette 8th grade trip") by the Wednesday before the event.

(Mark "8th grade babysitter" on the envelope.)

 

Please make arrangements with the 8th grader regarding transportation to and from your home.

 

Thank you for supporting the 8th  grade trip to Louisiana! (and pass this info on!)

Cupini's Night: Italian Dinner Fundraiser 

Join us on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26

4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Take out or dine-in.

Menu online for take-out orders:

www.cupinis.com 

 

Call Cupini's at 816-753-7662 to place your order. (1809 Westport Rd, just east of State Line)

** Be sure to mention
Academie Lafayette when paying! **

 

Fundraiser 
When: Mon., March 4 - Sun., March 10        Where: One More Cup

AL parents and business owners Jeremy and Stacy Neff would like to raise funds for our school! Here's how you can help...

From Monday, March 4 to Sunday, March 10, visit One More Cup (near 74th & Wornall). Mention Acad�mie Lafayette when you order and they will donate .50 for every non-bottled drink purchased.

 


An Evening in Paris


Save the date for the not to be missed event, April 27th, 2013!
AND do not miss us on the Evening in Paris webpage...
On the webpage there will be volunteer opportunities and event info!
Like us on Facebook and post your party pics from EIP past.
Watch for trivia and giveaways beginning, soon.

 

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