14 November 2025

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AL in the Community

Please join us in sending love, strength, and well wishes to Maryellen Markowitz, a Cherry 5th grader, who is preparing to undergo spinal fusion surgery. As she begins her journey, let’s surround her, her family, and her dedicated medical team with positive thoughts, prayers, and encouragement for a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery!

MS Boys Basketball Information

We have wrapped up MS Boys Basketball Tryouts. We had over 38 students in grades 6th-8th tryout. That is excellent participation however spots on the team are limited. Some players were informed yesterday of their status on the team. For those that didn't not, we will communicate that next Tuesday

Moving forward, boys basketball will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school at the Cherry campus from 4:15pm - 6:00 pm. We will remind the players next week to request that a parent or guardian email us so that we can solidify our roster and parent contact information.

Jerome Williams & Edouard Djiba - A Team coaches - jwilli6287@gmail.com

Andy Chiampoulos - B Team coach - achiamopoulos@gilmorebell.com

Help AL, Complete a Meal Application

Every family must complete an application, regardless of income level. Your completed application has the potential to increase our funding opportunities.

Every family that fully completes and submits a 2025-2026 Meal Application will be entered into a drawing for one of four $25 gift cards.

Just a note that, as of December 1, any carried-over free and reduced meal statuses from the 2024-2025 school year will be reset. If your family would like to receive free or reduced meal benefits for the 2025-2026 school year, please take a moment to submit a new application.

Questions or concerns, please contact DeAnn Gould, dgould@academielafayette.org.

December Parent-Principal Coffees

Parent-Principal Coffees are laid-back events where parents are invited to join the campus leadership for conversation, coffee, and pastries. The second Parent-Principal Coffees of the school year are happening after Thanksgiving break:

• Cherry & Oak: 7:15 am in the auditorium on Tuesday, 12/2
• Armour: 8:30 am in the conference room on Thursday, 12/4

There is always time at the end for questions, so come on by!

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.

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

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!

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.

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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