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from the Head of School
Good News On Charter School
Funding Inequity
Dear AL Families,
This week, the Missouri House Budget Committee voted HB 137, the Charter School Funding Equity Bill, out of Committee, which means we're a step closer to ensuring public charter school students get their fair share of funding! Thank you to everyone who contacted reps, voiced your support, encouraged communication, and stood up for charter school families in Missouri... Remember to thank your reps for their support too!
Unfortunately, two reps in the KC area with charter schools in their districts and/or parents living in their districts did vote "No". We encourage you to let them keep hearing from you if you want equitable funding for our students.
Thank you all -- with all of this forward progress it's critical that we continue to advocate and voice our support to make fixing this funding glitch a reality! Sign up to receive updates or get involved by texting "fixtheglitch" to 52886
Sample messaging and contact info for the reps that voted no are below:
Contacts:
Sample messaging:
As a citizen and public charter school parent and supporter, the successful committee passage of HB 137 gives me hope that my child will soon start receiving their fair share of funding. I know you and your colleagues take education funding very seriously and that you must balance many voices and stakeholders as you help lead Missouri. While you voted "no" this time, I remain hopeful that you will continue to listen to educators, parents, and students, who want to solve this inequity.
Have a great weekend and stay warm!
Elimane Mbengue
Head of School
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calendar
Upcoming Events
No School- Presidents' Day
Board Meeting, Online, 6:30pm
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February 16
Armour 7th & 8th Grade Parent Information Session, Virtual, 6pm
March 15-19
No School Spring Break
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March 3
No School-Parent Teacher Conferences
March 27
Virtual STEAM Day,
Pre-K thru 6th grade, 9a-12p
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Access the 2020-21 school calendar by clicking here.
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INFO SHARING
Dear families,
If your child participated in the HealtheKids health screenings in November, please be sure to check their backpacks for a bright pink envelope that contains their screening results.
If your child had a health issue listed as a referral, please fill out the BLUE FORM and return that to the nurse as soon as possible. In the event that you have misplaced that form, please email the nurse.
If you have any questions, please contact your child's school nurse for more information.
Thank you!
Alexis Cook RN, BSN
School Nurse
Académie Lafayette, Oak Campus
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INFO SHARING
With many grades returning to campus it's time to sport your school spirit! Sweatshirts and pullovers that can be worn over a collared shirt any day. Check out our new vendor who will ship to homes or arrange a pick up in Lenexa.
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INFO SHARING
Upper Room After School Care
The Upper Room is offering after school care at the Oak and Cherry Campuses for those who have completed the Upper Room registration form on the AL website. If you want after school care and have not completed the form, please go to the website.
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INFO SHARING
Volunteer Opportunity for Recruitment & Outreach
- If you would like to display a Fix the Glitch Yard sign at your residence please stop by the Armour campus to pick one up MTRF 9a-3pm.
- Volunteers needed to place Show Me KC Schools Door hangers in your neighborhood for AL recruitment efforts. Click here to sign up. Pick up door hangers at the Armour campus MTRF 9a-3pm. Please take as many as you need to canvas your neighborhood.
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INFO SHARING
Last Week to reserve seat for
ALIHS returning 9th & 1oth grade
If your student is interested in having a google meet with current 9th graders or coming in person to shadow for a period of the day, please email lseely@academielafayette.org.
Last week to reserve your ALIHS spot.
Dear current 9th and 8th grade parents,
The timeline of enrollment for Académie Lafayette International High School has changed to ensure we have the appropriate staffing and course offering available for our students. As of 2020-2021 the intent to return form is required to be submitted between December 2020 and February 22nd 2021. This will allow your student to participate in choosing their class schedule for the 2021-2022 school year in the spring. It will still be required to complete full re-enrollment during the summer. This requirement and other changes we may implement will continue as we grow our ALIHS student population. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Click here to hear from the ALIHS teachers. Video created by the ALIHS Journalism class.
Click here to view the ALIHS brochure. Click here for the ALIHS student interviews video. If you weren't able to make the 8th grade ALIHS Mtg click here to view and click here for the slides.
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INFO SHARING
Last Week to Reserve Your Incoming Child's Seat: K, Pre-K, 1, & 9 grade
Last week to reserve your child's spot.
Dear Current AL Parents,
Please note this only applies to new siblings not currently enrolled at Académie Lafayette. All current K-9th grade students will re-enroll in the Spring and current 8th-9th grades will submit intent to return forms in SchoolMint starting December 2020.
Kindergarten/1st grade Siblings Seats: If you have a child entering kindergarten or 1st grade in the fall of 2021, please apply starting Nov. 14th. The process will take you less than one minute! (Only applies to new siblings not currently enrolled at Académie Lafayette.)
To be fair and transparent with all prospective families, we want to be able to tell them how many seats are available and how many seats will be taken by siblings. Your help is essential. Please fill out an application for your kindergarten sibling today.
Pre-K Siblings Seats: We are also continuing our partnership through the Kansas City Pre-K Cooperative to offer Académie Lafayette families that qualify for free and reduced lunch the opportunity to apply for a limited amount of free pre-K seats for 2021-2022 school year. All current AL siblings will not be guaranteed a seat. The child must be age 4 prior to September 1st, 2021. This classroom will be off site at the newly constructed Emmanuel Family and Child Development Center 4736 Prospect Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64130.
9th/10th grade seats: If you have an upcoming 9th or 10th grader that is not currently enrolled as an AL student you can also apply on the link below.
Sibling applications received after this deadline will be placed on the waiting list.
For additional information click here.
After you fill out your child's application, tell your friends and neighbors
with an incoming kindergartener to do the same!
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INFO SHARING
Food Delivery
Starting Wednesday, January 13th, food service will be offered through delivery only. If you would like to be added to our delivery list, please contact your school counselor or social worker.
Check out our AL Counseling and Social Services Department website!
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INFO SHARING
Drive-up Testing for Children
Children's Mercy has some exciting news to share: Drive-up COVID-19 Testing available for symptomatic children at the following Urgent Care sites: Overland Park, KS, Independence, MO, Kansas City, MO. Testing is by appointment only: Monday- Friday 12 pm- 6 pm. For more information on scheduling and criteria please click here.
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INFO SHARING
Communication
- To help answer your questions, we have created our distance learning page. If, at any time, you have a question, concern or information to share, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teachers, counselors, principals or Mr. Mbengue.
- Looking to build your community? Get going today by joining our private Facebook group here. You will need to answer the security questions.
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Oak Street Campus 6903 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64113 816-361-7735
Armour Campus, 201 E. Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111 816-800-8771
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Cherry Street Campus 3421 Cherry Street Kansas City, MO 64109 816-888-7400
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