25 April 2014

Le Journal 


A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHERRY STREET PRINCIPAL

 

France - Here I Come! 

As many of you know, I will be traveling to France this weekend with our 6th graders. I am so excited to get to know some of our older students (and of course, to visit a part of France I've never seen).

 


I will miss my Cherry students, but the teachers and staff are prepared and ready for my absence, as we have arranged for extra support while I am gone.

Before I leave, I have one great story to share. I was in a first grade classroom yesterday, and a student shared a story with me that he had written.  Some of the spelling was creative, but the message was loud and clear: people at Acad�mie Lafayette are kind, and our school is a good place.  I couldn't agree more!

Bon weekend!
 

Heather Royce
Cherry Street Principal  

 

a message from our division two director

French Exchange Student/6th Grade Trip

Our French guests left this morning to return home. There were tears (as is customary), but many friendships made. The French students had wonderful experiences with their host families and during the time spent at AL.  

Our 6th grade students depart tomorrow for their overseas adventure. Students will travel to Cambo, Pau and Bayonne to stay with host families, attend classes, and sight-see in Paris. They return to Kansas City on May 8th, and will surely have many stories to tell about their experiences.  

 

Merci to Our Host Families

Thank you to the 26 (plus three chaperone hosts) families who generously opened their hearts and homes to the French visitors in the past few weeks. We hope you enjoyed your experience and made friendships that will last a lifetime. 

 

Smart Boards 

We are excited about Smart Boards currently being installed at the Oak campus! The first Smart Board was installed this week in the computer lab. Smart Boards use an interactive whiteboard technology similar to using a touch screen on a tablet. Thanks to a grant, 3rd through 5th grade classrooms will be using them soon.  
 
Let's enjoy the last five weeks of school! Merci! 
 

Leslie Houfaidi,
Director, Division 2  

 

in this issue

* Principal Letter

* Division 2 Director Letter  

* Upcoming Events 

* PTSO News

* Summer Camp Enrollment  

* Intern Families Needed 

* In the News

* Parking and Traffic

* Calendar 2014-15 

* Fundraising 

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 29
PTSO Meeting
Cherry, 6pm (babysitting available)

April 30 - Early Release   Spirit Day! Bring $1 to dress in casual or theme: EARTH DAY - GO GREEN! Cherry-12:45, Oak-1:00

April 30

Dining for Dollars!

Five Guys, 5-8pm (see article more more info) 

May 8
Band & Choir Concert
Oak, 6pm
   

May 15   

Grand Spectacle
Cherry  campus 

May 15   

Orchestra Concert 
Oak, 6-8pm 

May 16-SAVE THE DATE! 

Father-Daughter Dance

Cherry, 7-9pm 

May 19
Room Parent Coffees:

K-2 - 5:30-6:30, Cherry

3-5 - 6:30-7:30, Oak

6-8 - 6:30-7:30, Oak   

May 22
Generations Day, Cherry

May 23

Generations Day, Oak 

May 27

Grand Spectacle, Oak 

May 29 
Field Day, Cherry 
May 29 
8th Grade Graduation
Oak, 6:30pm 
May 30  
*Field Day, Oak 
*LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 
*ALL SCHOOL Picnic (held at Oak Street) 
 
Summer Camp: June 9-July 18 - Sign up now! To sign up go to: http://www.academielafayette.org/summer-camp/


A message from your ptso

News and Reminders 

Please join us for the next PTSO Meeting on April 29th at 6:00 pm Cherry Street Auditorium - Childcare provided
      - Review this year's An Evening In Paris
      - Guest Speaker: Cathy Bird of the Special Education department
      - Get the lowdown for Field Day and End of Year Picnic
      - Open Forum: Opportunity for discussion of questions/ideas/concerns
 
2014-2015 Fund Request PTSO Forms: If you are requesting funds from PTSO for 2014 -2015, you can pick up a form at the meeting or it is now available on the PTSO page of the AL website. All requests MUST be submitted by May 19.
 
PTSO Nominations. Consider being a PTSO Officer or Chair for the upcoming school year!  The Election is at the May 19th PTSO meeting. Nomination forms can be found on the PTSO page of the AL website. Come to the meeting for more information.
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

Reminder: Return Forms and Residency Documentation   

Don't forget to complete and turn in your "Intent to Return" and "Title 1 Survey" forms ASAP. Please include your proof of residency when you turn in your forms (Purchase contract or rental lease signed by both parties, water/gas/electric bill, paycheck stub, W4, W2 are acceptable forms of residency proof.) We will not accept driver's licenses or cell phone bills.

Also, this year's re-enrollment will be ONLINE!! Watch for more details in upcoming e-newsletters. This process will begin May 1st and families will have until May 15th to complete their re-enrollment. For technical support, please contact Edem Addoh in the IT Department, [email protected]  or call: 816-361-7735.  
 
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

Reminder: Photo Packets   

Portrait packages went home last week and this week. If you'd like to keep the packages, please send in payment immediately. You may also choose a part of the package, pay and send the rest back to school. Merci!

 

AL Community Members spotted

In the News  

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

 

News

Parking and Traffic Reminder 

Please adhere to the no parking signage around the campus. Some drivers have been parking illegally this week on both the north and south sides of the Oak Street campus.

Also, please continue to use the clockwise traffic pattern when entering the school area at Oak. Cars exiting the parking lot should turn right only. Many thanks for helping to keep traffic moving smoothly.   
Fundraising

Dining for Dollars: Five Guys!

Please join the Acadmie Lafayette families at Five Guys Burgers and Fries on Wednesday, April 30 from 5-8 p.m. Five Guys (located in Ward Parkway Mall) is donating a portion of the proceeds to the Musketeer Travel Fund for all purchases that evening - invite your friends and family! Make sure you mention AL for credit! Hope to see you there! Merci!
 
Calendar

Calendar for 2014-15

Download a PDF of the 2014-15 calendar here.  

There are a few corrected dates on this version - ie Grand Spectacle 2015.  


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STEM? STEAM? Do You Know What is All About?

STEM, or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math are buzz words most people have heard, but do you want to know more?

All are invited to the Community STEAM Day Celebration on Saturday, May 10 at Benjamin Banneker.

Here's the link for more information:
STEAM DAY CELEBRATION. Please join us for the fun! 
fundraising

Father-Daughter Dance

Please watch for an invitation sent home with every girl in the school!
 
You and your special someone are invited to the 1st Annual Acad�mie Lafayette Father/Daughter Dance
* FridayMay 16th, 7-9pm 
* Cherry Street Campus, 3421 Cherry Street
* Tickets are $20 per couple ($5 each additional daughter)
* Music by DJ Darron Story 
* Cookies and Punch will be served
* Please RSVP by May 9th, 2014
* Attire: Semi-formal

fundraising

5K Organized by AL Alum to Benefit Children's Mercy

Acad�mie Lafayette alumnus, Sonia Badji, has organized a 5K Run/Walk to benefit Children's Mercy Hospital.  The event will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at English Landing Park in beautiful downtown Parkville.  The race starts at 9 a.m.  For more information and to sign up, please visit:

http://sweet16sprint.com/

Please help support Sonia and this worthy cause!!!
 
fundraising

Painless Fundraising

It's that time again...if you have been saving Box Tops, Best Choice, Clearly Organic and Labels for Education labels (and we are hoping you have) it is time to send them to your teacher or put them in the bins provided at each campus. The bin at Oak is next to the front desk and at Cherry you will find the bin next to the auditorium. Be sure to include your teacher's name on your baggie so your child's class will get credit. The class with the most labels will get an end of year reward!
 
For more information on all the painless ways to donate to our school go to the school website: http://www.academielafayette.org/painless-fundraising/  If you have any questions please contact Alise at [email protected].
 



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