7 November 2025

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Board Meeting Notice

The Académie Lafayette Board of Directors will meet at 6 pm on Monday, November 10, at the Armour campus (201 E. Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111). The meeting will be streamed live on our YouTube channel. Click here to read the board meeting agenda.

Come One, Come All to EIP Cirque, May 2, 2026!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at The Gallery and Kill Devil Club in Power & Light! This year’s Evening in Paris promises to dazzle and delight with incredible food, entertainment, and plenty of fun.

It’s not too late to join the excitement—raffle ticket sales (a chance to win an EIP table) and EIP t-shirt sales are open through November 15. T-shirts will be distributed to students before winter break.

And remember—it takes a team to make the magic happen! Join us for our Volunteer Kick-Off Event to learn how you can get involved. From auction item acquisitions and day-of help to larger committee roles, there’s a spot for everyone.

Come meet the EIP committee, enjoy a complimentary refreshment, and find your perfect volunteer fit!

Charlie Hooper’s | Tuesday, November 18 | 7:00–9:00 pm

K-5 Report Cards

We are aware of a glitch in the system that showed an incorrect number of absences on the K-5 report cards. That has now been corrected, and you should see an accurate count when Q2 report cards come home. If you have any questions about your child's attendance, please do not hesitate to contact the front office of your student's campus.

Cherry Open House Info + Volunteers Needed

The Cherry campus (3421 Cherry St) is having an Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd from 5-7 pm. Do you know someone interested in learning more about all of the amazing things Académie Lafayette has to offer? If so, tell them to join us for an interactive open house where you can hear more about our school, French immersion, and our educational approach. You will have the opportunity to meet some of our wonderful teachers and staff, interact with current AL families, tour our Cherry K-5 Campus, and get all of your questions answered. We can not wait to see you there!

We needs open house volunteers. Please join us to share your AL experience with the community!

New Students Only: Apply to Reserve Your Child's Sibling Pre-K, Kindergarten, First Grade, and High School Seat

If you have a new incoming child or sibling entering in the fall of 2026, please apply here starting November 8 until March 1st, 2026 for the 26-27 school year. The process will take you less than one minute! Sibling applications received after the deadline will be placed on the waiting list. For additional information, click here.

Please note this only applies to new siblings not currently enrolled at AL. All current pre-K-11th grade students will re-enroll at a later date. Remember All 8th grade students have a guaranteed 9th grade seat at ALIHS. When re-enrollment opens in January make sure to let us know if you want to reserve your ALIHS seat. 

Questions? Email enrollment@academielafayette.org. After you fill out your child's application, share with your friends and neighbors wanting to join the AL family!

Kendra Scott Giveback Event

Holiday shop at Kendra Scott, In store on the Plaza, 412 Nichols Rd, KCMO 64112, Saturday, November 8, and all weekend November 8-9 online. Use code: GIVEBACK-JVGZT. 20% of sales will benefit Académie Lafayette's partnership with "Friends of Gueoul" - a non-profit that funds girls education in Senegal.

FoxTrot 5K Run

Mark your calendars for Saturday morning, November 15, and get ready to run! ALIHS is hosting its first annual "FoxTrot 5K Run" to benefit student international travel programs. Come out and support AL's mission to provide real-life global learning experiences. Register to run or make a donation here.

Volunteers Needed to Secure $4,000 Donation

A local organization has agreed to donate $4,000 to the ALIHS International Trip Scholarship Fund if we can organize 40 volunteers to assist with two 5K's they are putting on. We need your help to secure it! Please consider giving the gift of your time at one of these community 5K events:

• 11/27, Ward Parkway Thanksgiving Day Run: click here to sign-up to volunteer as a "course monitor"
• 12/13, Westport Santa Dash: click here to sign-up to volunteer as a "course monitor"

IMPORTANT: Once you have signed up, please notify Marilyn Hynes at mhynes_sub@academielafayette.org so that she can keep track of our numbers.

MS Girls & Boys Basketball Tryouts

Girls Basketball:

Coach DiMond M. Piggie has coached AL MS Girls Basketball for the last three years. The team has won the championship two years in a row. 

Tryouts will be held on Tuesday 11/11 and Thursday 11/13 from 4:15 to 5:45 pm at Cherry.

Click here to sign up!

Boys Basketball:

Tryouts will be held next Monday, 11/10 and Wednesday 11/12 at Cherry from 4:15 pm to 6 pm. Depending on the number of kids that tryout, we may add an additional day. That will be communicated if applicable.

We will have an A & B team this season. We will make a determination on the number of spots per team; numbers will be partially dependent on the number of kids that tryout. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me - jwilli6287@gmail.com. Looking forward to a great season!

Oak Lost & Found

The Oak Lost & Found is overflowing with sweaters, jackets and coats. Please have your child check for any missing belongings.

Parents can access the Oak Lost & Found every day after dismissal, 3:15 to 4:30. If you need access outside of those hours, please call the Oak front desk to make an appointment, 816-361-7735.

All items will be donated the week of December 15th. 

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