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A message from our leaders
High School Update
I would like to thank everyone that took part in our high school survey. Almost four hundred responses were received, the most of any survey we have done to date. The survey showed overwhelming support for an Académie Lafayette high school with over 85% of respondents agreeing or strongly agreeing to support an AL high school.
One question asked many times was, "if the start date is pushed back by a year or more will the school still only open with 9th grade". The current plan is to open only with a 9th grade class, no matter when the high school opens. There were also many specific questions about extracurricular programs. The high school will offer a range of arts and sports programs. Until we have a clearer view of when/where the high school will start, we cannot give specific answers to the extracurricular program structure.
KCPS has announced that the Southwest Early College Campus (SWECC) will continue for the 2015-2016 school year. We are continuing active and productive discussions with KCPS.
The comments we received from the survey ranged from parents desperate to find a good high school for their student next year, to concern that we don't lose focus on our K-8 program. The overriding message was that this is important to our students and needs to be done right. Like all worthwhile endeavors, this will take time and patience.
We will continue to provide updates as we progress.
Thank you,
Chad Phillips Elimane Mbengue
AL Board President Head of School
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in this issue
* Leadership Notes
* Calendar
* Notes from the Nurse
* Counselor's Corner
* In the Spotlight
* Sports
* Info Share
* Fundraising
Deadlines for the newsletter are Wednesdays at noon (for a five day week).
Advertisements and payments must be turned in Wednesdays by noon.
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calendar
Upcoming Events
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December 3-January 8
Trash Bag Sale!
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December 16
Chipotle Night-4:30-8:30
Mention AL when you order!
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December 17Early Release Day
12:45-Cherry, 1:00-Oak
*Optional casual day for $1
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December 18
Cherry Street Class Parties
2:15pm
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December 19
Oak Street Class Parties
2:30pm
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December 22-January 5NO SCHOOL-Winter Break
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January 6
First Day Back for Students!
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Download the 2014-15 School Calendar by clicking here.
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notes from the nurse-cherry Street
HealtheKids Screenings Earn Casual Days!
Thank you to all the parents who have returned the completed HealtheKids consent forms. Our health screening is in January, and we have had a great response rate. To show our appreciation to the families for their assistance, we will have a Casual Day at Cherry on Friday, December 19 for all Cherry students. (Parents- if you have not yet returned the form, it is not too late. Please send those in.)
Merci!
Nurse Mary
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Counselor's corner
Character, Service, Talents and Achievements and Académie Lafayette
Students at Oak campus raised $257 and donated to Heart of America Stand Down which helps meet the vital needs of homeless veterans in Kansas City. Bob Wechter, a Vietnam vet, visited and spoke to the students during the assembly and accepted the donation. Thank you to Mme. Desbleds for organizing her students for this great cause!  November Character Award Recipients for ResponsibilityOver 65 students participated in our assembly this month. We focused on student strengths, service, character and talents. Students discussed leaders in our world that have demonstrated character, we applauded student talents, acknowledged student service and recognized our students of the month.
We recognized our students who have shown responsibility and accountability for their actions.
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3rd-5th grade students
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Middle School students
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Alex Wirken, Erik Vacek, Vivian Nodland, Elijah Dastrup, Braeden Richardson, Mouhamed Mbengue, Graison Harms, Owyn Parsons, Tristan Porter, Greta Linebach- DeHart, Isabel Wilson, Margot Herber, Sidney Binder, Ula Boughan, Audri Sander, Codie Powell, Katie Riffle, Phoebe Mullen, Nora Sjue, India Jane Walker, Olivia Michka, Aryanna Wyatt, Grace Davis, Lilly Linebach DeHart October Character Award Recipients for Empathy
In November we recognized our Empathy students who have worked hard in demonstrating compassion and care for others.
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3-5th grade students
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Middle School students
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Vivian Dix, Eunique McClain, Olivia La Follette, Maya Cunningham, Brooklyn Olson, Eilish Ye, Georgia Kuntz, Evelyn Parker, Jeremiah Lundquist, Lux Ottesen, Alexa Shirley, Caroline Schopp, Lauren Renner, Eva Parsons, Elly Harris, Spencer Duffendack, Louisa Gear, Rayna Bowman, Ella Norton, Naomi Humphrey, Delaina Walker, Amy Schaffer, Liliana Reyes, Gwyn Powell, Harper Dziedzic
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Counselor's corner
Caught With Character
We want to celebrate Académie Lafayette students who show random acts of kindness and character!
Cole Williams - Without being asked he held the door open for students in the morning, Mme. Stephanie really appreciated your help!
Imogene Long - Returned $20 that was lost on the playground. When given the option to have the money if nobody collects it she replied " I want the money to go to the school because I really like this school!"
Jasia Tolbert - Baked cookies for her teacher!
Reece Pratt and Isabel Bernal - Have come to help in the library after school. They are now experts on putting books away properly. They also offer to help during library class after finishing an activity.
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6th Graders Molly Hendrickson, Lexy Nyhus and Haley Langle
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Counselor's corner
Coins for the Cabinet Recap
Students at both campuses participated in "Coins for the Cabinet" in November to help raise money for Kansas City's Medicine Cabinet. This program assists Kansas Citians with much-needed emergency medical assistance including diabetic supplies, dental emergencies, vision care, hearing assessments and medical prescriptions.
Our students raised $834.88 in ONE WEEK! This amount can provide six vision assessments along with a new pair of glasses! This program really changes lives!
The Baptist-Trinity Lutheran Legacy Foundation wants to thank the students of Académie Lafayette for their amazing contributions to the citizens of Kansas City.
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AL community members spotted
In the Spotlight
AL 7th grader Nikita Alvegaard-Struble qualified for the Missouri Valley District Championships in Swimming and she will compete in Wichita this weekend in 50 FreeStyle and 50 Butterfly. Congratulations Nikita!
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sports
Girls' and Boys' Basketball Schedule
The basketball season has begun! Come out to support the teams and see the exciting games first hand! Ticket prices are $1 at the door (cash only). Girls play first and boys' games follow. 
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info sharing
Host Families Needed!
We have over 30 French students (and chaperones) coming to visit from April 20 - May 1, 2015 and host families are NEEDED! Host families:
- provide room, board and warm hospitality
- introduce everyday American life
- share their interests & activities
- contribute to global understanding
If your family would be willing to host a student for their visit to the United States, please apply online at: http://www.languageandfriendship.com/register/hosting-registration/Enter Group ID: AG12132 Note: if you have hosted with L&F previously, please contact us for special login instructions.Full program details, expections, FAQs and more available online: www.languageandfriendship.com/hosting
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info sharing
Toy Drive
Second grade AL student Cora Jones has started a toy drive at the Cherry Street campus to benefit Operation Breakthrough! Donations of new, unwrapped toys for ages infant to 12 years old are being collected in a bin, located in the lobby of the Cherry campus. The last date for donations is Wednesday, December 17th. Contact Cora Jones' mom with questions. Email: debbiebarrettjones@gmail.comMerci! |
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info sharing
Brownie Troop for 1st Grade?
1st Grade Parents of Girls! Are you interested in forming a Girl Scout troop? Parent volunteers willing to take the lead should contact Pam Dale, local Girl Scouts representative, at 816-759-1303 for more information.
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fundraising
Discount Card Update: Keep it Up!
The ALFRANCE15CARD is a success, we are more than $9,000 closer to our goal!!!! But we can all do better if we ALL just give it a try! They are an EXCELLENT value- your neighbors want them!!! Do yourself a favor and get them sold because the REWARDS are plentiful!Find them in your backpacks now: SELL, BUYOUT or RETURN the ones you aren't planning to sell so that we can fund the trip and the field trips for the 6th grade. Go to ALFrance15card.com to pay with debit or credit anywhere you have internet! Casual days were won by the classes of Mme. Marsh, Werner and Cahoon this week. December classes turning in more than 100 sold cards win a pizza party!
We still have so many rewards to present to you - our winners - so let's get selling!
Here are the some of the prize winners this week: Lexy Nyhus, Gabe Vianello, Jackson Coleman, Gabe Smith, Ross Bunch, Zeke Krause, Cole Prentiss, Suzanne Sade, Millie Lee, Isabella Dougherty-Jaime, Moss Terrell, Ella Miller. 
Chalotte Bretell
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Cole Prentiss, Gabe Smith, Aidan Davis
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Lexy Nyhus, Jackson Coleman, Zeke Coleman, Ross Bunch
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Suzanne Sade and Millie Lee
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Moss Terrell
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Gabe Vianello
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Ella Miller
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fundraising
Trash Bags: They're BACK!
There ba-aaack........You've asked for them so here they are....the beloved, durable trash bags!!Ideal for KCMO residents! Multiple sizes. Many great colors. All super strong!! Yellow - 39 gallon 25 bags per roll $11/roll
Pink - 39 gallon 25 bags per roll $11/roll
White - 15 gallon (tall kitchen) 65 bags per roll $11/roll
Blue - 55 gallon (super size) 16 bags per roll $11/roll
Yard Paper Bags, too!
Perfect for spring cleaning, which is right around the corner! Start taking orders now through January 8th.
No minimum is being asked of you....please sell what you can.
See more details on our trash bag sale on the letter/order form sent home in your child's backpack this week. Or, email Amy Lee North at amyleenorth@gmail.com. All profits from this sale will go to the 6th grade class which covers, among other things, scholarships for the France trip and field trips for those unable to go to France. Every 6th grader benefits from these proceeds.
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fundraising
Help Fund Raise for the Trip to France by Eating Chipotle!
On Tuesday, December 16th, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Chipotle at 501 West 75th Street, you can bring this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier at that you're supporting the cause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Académie Lafayette!! |
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Painless fundraising
Amazon Fundraiser: It's Painless!!
We have a new, truly painless fundraising opportunity for Acamedie Lafayette. Do you ever shop on Amazon? Do you plan to order from Amazon for holiday gifts? If so, our school can earn money for every purchase made on Amazon by using a link associated with our school. I'm excited to announce the Amazon fundraiser for Academie Lafayette by SimpleFundraiser.net. There are no products to sell, volunteers to organize, or money to collect. This fundraiser is an internet based program specifically with Amazon.com. Academie Lafayette will make 5-6% commission on purchases made using the link created for AL. There is no additional cost to shopping on Amazon through our special link and using this link when shopping Amazon is all that is required to earn the 5-6% for Academie Lafayette. Sounds so easy, doesn't it? With Cyber Monday quickly approaching, this is a great opportunity for AL to earn some much needed fundraising dollars.
For this to be a successful program we need to share this link with as many people as we can so that as many people as possible remember to use it when shopping on Amazon. In order for AL to get the commission, users must use the link associated with our school. Please forward this information to friends and family, share the link on your social media sites, and encourage people to bookmark and use the link when shopping on Amazon.
This is our Amazon fundraiser link: http://amzn.to/ZoZtLq
All funds raised are going toward the general fund. Please contact Alise if you have any question at alise713@hotmail.com
Happy shopping!
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Be sure to bring your ALFrance15Card with you for a 15% discount on your purchase!
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6903 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64113
816-361-7735
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Cherry Street Campus
3421 Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
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