4 April 2014

Le Journal 


A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear AL Community,

Out With the Old, In With the New
As of this week, I am happy to say that I am now a true Missourian. I have switched my Oregon license plates to Missouri plates, I have a new Missouri drivers license, and I have purchased a home in Kansas City. And, in true Kansas City fashion I'll say, "Go Royals!"

Evening in Paris Wrap Up

Wow! What an amazing event we had last week. Thank you again to the committee and everyone involved in An Evening in Paris. We can't wait for next year!    

Important Info on 3rd Language Choice
During the next school year, AL will offer 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students a third language. Students will have the choice between Spanish and Mandarin. To help plan for recruitment of teachers, a language choice form is being sent home today. Please understand that changes will not be allowed after May 1st. If there is not enough interest in one of the languages, we will offer one language only. Forms must be turned in by Friday, April 18th.

Merci beaucoup de votre soutien!

Elimane Mbengue,
Head of School  

 

in this issue

* Head of School Letter 

* Upcoming Events 

* PTSO News 

* Summer Camp Enrollment  

* Brichet Wins Fellowship 

* Intern Families Needed 

* 2nd Grade News

*Anti-Bullying Club

*Students of the Month

*Poisson d'Avril

*In the News

*Track

*Yard Sale

*Pop Tops   

Deadlines for the newsletter are Wednesdays at 4pm (for a five day week).

Advertisements and payments must be turned in Wednesdays by noon.


calendar

Upcoming Events

April 12
8th Grade Yard Sale

1306 Manheim Road  

April 13 (Sunday!)
Chris Cakes
Oak, 6pm 

April 14
Board Meeting
Oak, 6pm

 

April 14
MAP Testing begins
Oak
April 15 -
DATE CORRECTION!!!

Mandatory 6th Grade Trip Meeting
Oak auditorium, 6pm
 
April 21
PTSO Meeting
Oak

May 8  

Band and Choir Concert
Oak, 6pm

May 15 

Orchestra Concert   
Oak, 6-8pm 

May 22 

Generations Day  
Cherry

May 23  

Generations Day  
Oak

May 29

8th Grade Graduation

Oak auditorium, 6:30pm
 

May 30
Last Day of School  

June 9-July 18
Summer Camp!

 

 



A message from your ptso

News and Reminders 

Thanks to all the chairs and volunteers who made An Evening in Paris a wonderful fundraising event!

Popcorn On The Playground: April 11 after school at Cherry street everyone is invited.

Next PTSO meeting is April 21st  at 6:00pm at Cherry, this will be an open forum for discussion.   

summer camp

Time to Enroll: Le Monde des STEAM   

Sign-up for the weeks you want to attend now!

It's going to be a great summer at Acad�mie Lafayette! Enrollment is happening now, and must be completed by April 30, 2014.

This year's summer camp will take students, incoming Kindergarteners up to next year's 8th graders, on an exploration of the world of STEAM. Each week, students will study different aspects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering Arts and Math). Along with the academic experiences, students will enjoy regular enrichment classes, special guest appearances and fun field trips.

In an effort to maintain a balanced budget for the summer program, we ask that parents sign-up their children for only the weeks that the students can attend all the days. This will allow us to provide a better program based on firm attendance numbers rather than trying to predict the attendance as we have done in the past.

 

We are going paperless this summer, so use CLICK HERE to sign up online. 

 
news

Congratulations to Fund for Teachers Fellowship Winner: Franck Brichet! 

AL 5th grade teacher, Franck Brichet was just awarded a fellowship for $5,000. Mr. Brichet submitted his proposal in January. The project focuses on the creation of a CD, including original songs, with an activity book that will help students learn and memorize French grammar rules, spelling and vocabulary. Congratulations Mr. Brichet!

news

Seeking Intern Host Families for 2014-15  

We are looking for host families for our interns next year! Our interns spend the year working in Kindergarten classrooms and living with host families in Kansas City. Families provide the intern a private room, shared bathroom, meals when you are together as a family. It's a great way for your children to practice their French at home! Contact Diane Balagna for more information at [email protected].

 

news

2nd Grade: Le Petit Monde de Charlotte and Chicks!  

Mme Marchand's class has been studying Le petit monde de Charlotte (Charlotte's Web) during the last few weeks. Students were asked to describe their farm as if they were living on Wilbur's farm. Here is Sammy Bennett's description of his farm:   

Sur ma ferme je peux voir une grange, du bl� et du foin. Je peux sentir du fumier, les cochons et les chevaux bruns. Le matin j'entend des oies, des souris et des canards. Je peux toucher de la boue, les vaches et les chiens noirs. Quand je touche les chiens, ils sont doux. J'aime go�ter des citrouilles, des carottes et des radis. 

Les poussins sont l�

The second graders are happy to announce that they are proud parents of chicks! Students have been studying different life cycles and this month it was life cycle of chicken. The eggs came last Friday and they hatched over the weekend. What a surprise it was Monday to see all those fluffy chicks in the incubator. Sadly we had to say goodbye of a couple of chicks who were not strong enough...it was a life learning experience. The chicks will return to the farm at the end of this week.

 

 

news

ABC (Anti-Bullying Club)  

Academie Lafayette announces a new social club for all students interested in promoting respect and friendship among all our students. This club is for students and led by students. 6th grade students will be in charge and the group will be supervised by Mme. McDowell and Mme. Troutner. 
We will meet for our first time on Friday April 4th at 3:30 in Mme. Troutner's office. Hope to see you there!
Counselor's Corner

February: Students of the Month  

Congratulations to the Cherry Street students selected for the February character trait of Self Control! We are so proud of these students for being such great role models.

Kindergarten students

Kindergarten students

2nd grade students

2nd grade students

1st grade students

news

April 1 - Poisson d'Avril Brings Hijinks! 

Did you know...

April Fools' Day is observed throughout the Western world. Practices include sending someone on a "fool's errand," looking for things that don't exist, playing pranks, and trying to get people to believe ridiculous things.

The French call April 1 Poisson d'Avril, or "April Fish." French children sometimes tape a picture of a fish on the back of their schoolmates, crying "Poisson d'Avril" when the prank is discovered.

 

Mr. Jone's 3rd grade class successfully passed their "Flood Drill" on Tuesday! Mr. Jones told his class that since their classroom is located on the first floor, they had to complete an additional drill in the spring. The students gamely put straws in their mouths (so they could breathe in case of rising waters), stood on their desks and treaded water. Madame Cook, head of the safety committee, was on hand to time the students during the drill. We hope you all had a merry day on Poisson d'Avril! 



Clockwise from above: Madame Royce displays the many poissons; 3rd grade students treading water while carrying out the Flood Drill, Mr. Jones explaining the Flood Drill.



AL Community Members spotted

In the News  

Our 2nd grade AL robotics team's video is currently up and available for viewing on the aSTEAM Village website: http://www.asteamvillage.org/ Check out their awesome work!


Report your sightings of Acad�mie Lafayette parents or students accomplishments to Katie Hendrickson at [email protected]. 

 

fundraising

Track Reminder

Next year's 6th grade class has their first France Trip fundraiser Sunday, April 13th, 5-8 p.m. at the Oak Campus. They will be serving up Chris Cakes for dinner.  It is all you can eat for $6. They will be serving pancakes, sausage and Tang.  Please invite your neighbors, friends and family as we want to also use this as a community builder.

 

 

fundraising

Yard Sale Fundraiser: 4/12

Two birds with one stone: Spring cleaning and helping the 8th graders make it to New Orleans!  Please consider donating your gently used treasure to the April 12 Yard Sale to be held at 1306 Manheim Road.  All proceeds go toward the service-related trip in May.  Come by between 9:00 and 4:00 on that date to see what might be tempting - lots of great stuff is stacking up!  Contact Judy Shifrin, [email protected] with any questions.


philanthropy

Collect Your Pop Tops

1st grader, Ryder Clay, is asking families to collect the pop-tabs for a fundraiser benefiting the Ronald McDonald House.
For the next five weeks, students can collect and bring in pop-tabs and old keys which will be donated to RMHC-KC, recycled and then the profits will be used to fund a 3rd Ronald McDonald House and pay utilities for the two existing homes.
Ryder is SO excited about his project and asks that all collected tabs be brought to the Cherry Street campus. May 9th is the last day for dropping off. Merci!
Calendar

Calendar for 2014-15

Watch for the 2014-15 calendar in the newsletter next week.    








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