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Le Journal
AL News & Updates
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Dear AL Community,
As we approach the final week of the 2023 $10,000 Cash Raffle, we are looking back on the remarkable success of this year's event with immense gratitude for our community and supporters. In recent weeks, we received numerous inquiries seeking further details about the Annual Fund.
Why contribute? The Annual Fund is an indispensable element of daily life at Académie Lafayette. Unlike traditional school districts, the expenses associated with running our high-quality immersion and international baccalaureate programs are significantly higher. Each teacher's visa costs $3,000, and a $2,000 relocation stipend per teacher is essential to ensure a smooth transition. Furthermore, we employ an additional English teacher for every grade level, invest in subsidized foreign trips, and provide bilingual instructional resources. These factors combine to make the operation of AL more costly, highlighting the importance of contributions to bridge the financial gap and continue offering an exceptional education to our students. Your tax-deductible support directly impacts the quality and breadth of education we can provide.
Here is how you can make a meaningful impact:
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Regular giving: consistent, even small, donations make a significant difference.
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Matching gifts: many employers offer matching gift programs, effectively doubling the impact of your contribution.
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Participate in events: volunteer at AL fundraising events such as Generations Day or Evening in Paris by emailing Director of Development Alyson Stewart, astewart@academielafayette.org.
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Spread the word: advocate for the Annual Fund, emphasizing its importance in supporting our school's mission.
Funding the Annual Fund is an investment in Académie Lafayette's future. Through collective efforts, we drive progress, leaving a legacy for generations to come. We thank you for your ongoing support.
Have a great weekend.
Elimane Mbengue
Head of School
embengue@academielafayette.org
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October 14
MS Boys Soccer, 9 am, Ewing Marion Kauffman School
KC Metro Middle School Girls Volleyball Championship, 9 am, KIPP HS
High School Coed Soccer Game, 4:30 pm,
Swope Soccer Village
October 20
K-5 October Birthday Lunches
MS Mixer - Festival of Fright, 6:30-8:30 pm, Armour field
MS+HS Haunted Hallway, 6-7:30 pm, Armour
October 21
Boo Bayou, 3-6 pm, Armour field
$10,000 Cash Raffle Winner Announced
October 25
Regular, full school day. If your printed calendar states otherwise, please click here to get an updated copy.
October 26-27
NO SCHOOL - Parent-Teacher Conferences (11 am to 7 pm on 10/26, 8 am to 4 pm on 10/27)
November 1
NO SCHOOL - School Improvement Day
November 2
ALIHS Open House, 6-7:30 pm, Armour
November 3
Fall Pictures Retakes (see below for more information)
Casual Day
November 11
ALPTO Trivia Night
November 13
Board Meeting, 6 pm, Armour & Online
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We have broken every raffle school records thanks to YOU! We currently stand at $123,581 and have about a week to go to reach our stretch goal of $125,000. Ticket sales will stop at midnight on 10/20. Thank you for continuing to share the raffle link, all proceeds go to the Annual Fund.
- 791 students have sold at least 10 tickets (that's 58.5% of the student body!)
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New prizes!
- 24H student challenges start tomorrow! 7 days of prizes! All students who sell $25 in tickets in 24 hours between 10/14 and 10/20 will be entered in their daily campus drawings. Click here for details.
- Sell $50 in tickets between 10/04 and 10/20, get a fun keychain.
- For every $100 in tickets sold between 10/04 and 10/20, get a $10 gift card. Several locations will be available to choose from. No limits!
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Click here to see the week 1 winners and here for week 2. Click here for week 3.
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Armour
Top classes
Mme Desbleds
Mme Starke
M. Tchamko
Top Sellers
Gideon M.
Evan L.
Lennon K.
Participation
44.3%
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Cherry
Top classes
M. Nzambimana
Mme Soeun
M. Diack
Top Sellers
Henry K.
Chase W.
Sophia O.
Participation
58.7%
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Oak
Top classes
M. Diaw
Mme Sadier
M. Kabura
Top Sellers
Benton K.
Landry W.
Raylan V.
Participation
68.9%
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Check the Sign-Up Genius to go sell tickets in front of local businesses. What to bring: a small table and any decorations you'd like, your custom flyer (to get credit) and/or a raffle yard sign (pick up from your campus front desk), and of course, your sales pitch! Sign up here today. It's always best to let someone inside know you've arrived to sell tickets. | |
Important Armour Reminders | |
Parents, please be reminded of the following Armour protocols pertaining to car line arrival and dismissal. Kindly share this information with the person dropping off or picking up your students.
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Do not turn right on Warwick, make a left instead, as traffic can back up at the light and block our buses.
- Pull up all the way to the top of the hill before the metal gate prior to stopping.
- Have your student ready to exit the vehicle when you enter the parking lot. If you need more time, please arrive on Warwick and use the field parking lot.
- Please be respectful of neighbors, street signs, as well as our staff directing traffic.
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Pay attention to your surroundings and the car line while in the parking lot.
- Do not drop off students or park in the bus loading/unloading area on Warwick. Parents doing so may get ticketed and/or towed.
- Do not stop in the middle of the road to drop off your student(s). Please park in an authorized parking spot and walk or use our car line.
Safety is our first priority. Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation.
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- Volunteers Needed for Generations Day
- Fall Pictures Retakes
- Boo Bayou
- MS mixer
- Save the Date: Trivia Night
- ALIHS Open House
- Cherry Chess Club
- Cherry Book Fair
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- Adopt an AL Family for the Holidays
- ManageBac Workshop Recording
- MS Girls Basketball Tryouts
- Missouri Close the Gap Grant
- School Communications
- Ads:
- Calibration Health
- Franck Brichet - Real Estate
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Volunteers Needed for Generations Day! | |
The Generations Day Art Walk is quickly approaching, and we are calling on our wonderful community to help make this event extraordinary. We are seeking volunteers from each campus to assist with event preparation and ensure a smooth day-of experience.
Volunteer opportunities include artwork installation, gallery docents, sign-in and check-out assistance, event escorts, and more. Click here to sign up, or reach out to Alyson Stewart, Director of Development, at astewart@academielafayette.org.
Save the date: Oak - Wednesday, November 15, Cherry - Thursday, November 16, Armour - Friday, November 17
More details to come on event schedule. If your student(s) has a grandparent or special individual they would like to invite, please fill out or share this link.
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Fall Pictures retakes will be held at all three campuses on Friday, November 3, in casual clothes. Only students who were absent, have ordered pictures, or want a retake will have their picture taken. Please inform the homeroom teacher and your child. Click here to order using the codes below.
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Join AL PTO for an afternoon of family fun for our annual Boo Bayou on Saturday, October 21 from 3 to 6 pm.
There will be carnival games, crafts, snacks, trunk 'n treat, costume contest and more!
Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Please sign up for a shift!
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Get ready for the annual Middle School Festival of Fright Mixer on Friday, Oct. 20. This fun tradition features a costume contest, DJ, snacks, and dancing. Tickets are $5 and available online.
Volunteer chaperones are urgently needed for this event. Please sign up online.
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Save the Date: Trivia Night | |
Mark your calendars and book your child care! AL PTO's popular Trivia Night is happening on Saturday, November 11, at Plexpod Westport Commons.
More information and tickets will be available soon.
AL PTO is looking for volunteers and raffle prize donors. Please contact Xavier Campbell at hankins.xavier@gmail.com to help.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE. Contact Katrina Chu (social worker), kchu@academielafayette.org, for assistance. | |
The book fair is coming to Cherry October 23-27. October 26 will be our late day to shop. We are looking for parent volunteers to help with the book fair, please contact tsinkhorn@academielafayette.org if you are interested. Also, don't forget to make an eWallet for your student. All Académie Lafayette families are welcome to shop: Oak, Armour & Cherry. | |
Adopt an AL Family for the Holidays | The holidays are still two months away but it is never too early to start organizing our annual adopt-a-family program. Please complete this form to let the social workers know how many family members you are willing to adopt. Typically, each family member is given presents or a gift card amounting to $50. Thank you for supporting our community! | |
ManageBac Workshop Recording Available | If you missed the virtual ManageBac workshop on September 20, you can now find a recording of the session on the school website. Please click here for an overview of how you can use ManageBac to support your student's progress. | |
Middle school Girls BasketBall Tryouts | |
My name is Dimond Piggie and I coached AL Girls MS Basketball last year. I am excited about coaching this year again.
We will have tryouts on 10/18, 10/19, 10/25 and 10/26 from 4 to 6 pm at the Cherry campus. Please click here to sign up.
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Missouri Close the Gap Grant | |
The Missouri Close the Gap grant is working to support families with basic educational expenses. Close the Gap Grant applications opened on September 20, 2023, and will close on October 25, 2023. This program provides a one-time grant of up to $1,500 for Missouri K-12 grade public school district and charter school students to use towards allowable educational expenses.
Grants will be prioritized for families with income below 185% of the federal poverty level and then open to all families if there are sufficient funds remaining. Click here for a link to the program.
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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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