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Le Journal
AL News & Updates
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| Get Ready to Bid: EIP 2026 | |
Dear AL Community,
An Evening in Paris: Cirque is just around the corner, and with it comes one of the most exciting parts of the event—our auctions. Both the silent and the live auction will return this year, each its own unique experience.
Silent Auction (Open to Everyone!)
The silent auction opens on Friday, May 1 at noon and closes on Saturday, May 2 at 9:00 pm. This auction is open to everyone—no ticket or affiliation with Académie Lafayette is required. Families, friends, and community members are all welcome to register and bid. Items include class projects and baskets, experiences, gift cards, community events, and more. It is a great way to support our school from anywhere.
Live Auction (Event Night Only)
The live auction will take place during An Evening in Paris. To participate, you must be present at the event. This portion of the evening features exclusive, high-value items such as the Survivor experience, a MasterChef dinner, ALIHS monthly dinners for a year, a KC Chiefs experience, and more—all brought to life through the energy of live bidding.
Digital items will be emailed to winners. Winners of physical items will need to arrange pickup at the Armour campus the week of 5/4. Items can also be delivered locally to your door for a $10 donation!
Both auctions play an important role in supporting Académie Lafayette; proceeds from Evening in Paris go directly to the Annual Fund, supporting our schools and expanding opportunities for our students. We encourage everyone to participate in the silent auction and, if you are attending the event, to join in the excitement of the live auction.
Volunteer Opportunities
Events like this are only possible because of our incredible community. We are currently seeking volunteers to help make the evening a success. If you are available to support, please consider signing up!
A bientôt!
| Live Auction Item: the Survivor experience! | |  | |
April 27
Special Board Meeting, 6 pm, Online
April 27-28
Kindergarten Roundup, Cherry
April 28
7th-12th Spring Music Concert, 6 pm, Scottish Rite Temple
April 29
NO SCHOOL - School Improvement Day
April 30
2026 7th Grade France Trip Meeting, 6 pm, Oak
April 30-May 1
Kindergarten Roundup, Cherry
May 1
ALIHS Senior Decision Day
EIP: Cirque Silent Auction Opens, 12 pm
May 2
Evening in Paris: Cirque
EIP: Cirque Silent Auction Closes, 9 pm
May 4
May The Fourth Be With You — Armour MS & ALIHS Art Exhibit Collaboration, 5:30 - 7 pm, Armour
May 5
Oak K & 1st Grade Concert, 5:30 pm, Oak
May 6
Language Immersion — Navigating Languages & Connecting Cultures, 5:30 pm, Cherry
National Bike & Roll to School Day
May 7
8th Grade A Night at the Museum, 6 pm, Armour
May 8
Chili Bingo Night, 5:30 pm, Armour
ALIHS Senior Banquet, 6:30 pm
May 11
Board Meeting, 6 pm, Armour & Online
May 12
ALIHS Graduation, 7 pm, Scottish Rite Temple
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Access our live academic and athletics calendar here.
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Summer School Information | |
The deadline to enroll for summer school is April 30th. Students enrolling past this deadline could be placed on a waitlist and may not be guaranteed an afternoon bus.
Summer school dates: June 8 to July 8. No school on 6/19 or 7/3. Summer school hours:
- Armour: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (doors open at 7:45 am)
- Cherry & Oak: 8:15 am - 3:15 pm (doors open at 7:45 am). Upper Room after-school care available until 6:00 pm for elementary students.
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- Special Board Meeting Notice
- Visa Renewal Updates
- MS Girls Volleyball Tryouts
- Host Families Needed for 26-27
- National Bike & Roll to School Day, May 6
- Chili Bingo Night
- Parent Academy: You Are Invited! Language Immersion: Navigating Languages & Connecting Cultures
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- EIP 2026: Cirque — Updates
- 8th Grade Completion Ceremony Information
- AL Booster Club Presents: AL Outstanding Coach Award
- School Communications
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- Franck's Real Estate Corner
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| | Special Board Meeting Notice | The Académie Lafayette Board of Directors will meet virtually at 6 pm on Monday, April 27. The meeting will be streamed live on our YouTube channel. Click here to read the board meeting agenda. | | |
We are grateful to share a positive update on the H-1B visa renewal delays impacting two of our elementary teachers: one of these teachers has officially returned to the classroom this week! This progress truly reflects the strength of our community’s support and advocacy.
The second teacher’s renewal remains in process, and while we do not yet have a confirmed timeline, we continue working closely with Senator Eric Schmitt’s office. Their team has been responsive and helpful in moving these cases forward, and we are thankful for their partnership as we remain hopeful for more good news soon.
| | MS Girls Volleyball Tryouts | | Host Families Needed for 26-27 | |
Become a host family for a 26-27 French intern! A private room and meals when you are together are the only requirements. Sign up today for a family experience you will treasure! For details please contact:
As of today, only two host families have been secured, so please inquire if your family is able to help host.
| | National Bike & Roll to School Day, May 6 | |
Join us for the last Bike & Roll day of this school year. Have an early start and bike/roll from home, or park in the neighborhood and walk up to school!
For those who are excited to bike more, a small group of families are planning to start a Bike Bus! Bike Bus is a way of group commuting on bikes that you can join anywhere along a set route(s). Contact Kelly Pritchett (kellyrae44@gmail.com) to learn more.
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Chili & Bingo Night, Friday, May 8, 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Armour campus (201 E. Armour Blvd).
$15 adult, $10 student, children under 5 free (dinner only). Delicious chili & fixin's, cold refreshments, dessert. Multiple rounds of bingo and fun prizes to celebrate Spring and Mother's Day. Crafts table for kids. All proceeds to benefit ALIHS international trip programs. Click here to buy tickets.
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Parent Academy: Language Immersion — Navigating Languages & Connecting Cultures | |
Whether you are just starting out at AL or are a veteran parent, join us on May 6 at 5:30 pm at the Cherry campus (3421 Cherry St) for a presentation titled Language Immersion: Navigating Languages and Connecting Cultures. This event will highlight how immersion supports strong literacy development across languages and fosters global mindedness in our students, from students learning to read and write in an immersion setting, the strategies that support bilingual literacy, and how learning in two languages builds cultural awareness, empathy, and confidence in a diverse world.
A highlight of the evening will be a panel of AL alumni who will share how their immersion experience shaped their academic journeys and broadened their global perspectives. Their stories are a powerful reminder of the long-term value of a multilingual education. Dinner will be provided from 5 to 5:30 pm. Please click here to RSVP so we can plan accordingly. We hope to see you there!
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Auction
The silent auction opens virtually on Friday, May 1 at noon and close Saturday, May 2 at 9:00 pm. From incredibly creative classroom projects to one-of-a-kind experiences, the items this year truly show-stopping. Bid from anywhere, even if you cannot attend the event. Bookmark: www.academielafayette.org/eip for easy access!
Volunteer
Be a part of making the magic happen: EIP 2026 Volunteer Opportunities
Raffle Tickets are LIVE here!
Cherry and Oak are bringing back the student vs. staff soccer game, and this year Armour is joining the raffle fun too. One lucky student (and up to three friends) will star in an official school marketing campaign across social media this fall. Unlimited purchases!
| | 8th Grade Completion Ceremony Information | | |
The 8th grade completion ceremony is Thursday, May 28 from 5-6 pm at Oak. 8th graders will dismiss at 1 pm that day. Also, photos needed! See emails from Mme Delerue for details. If you have not received any emails regarding the completion ceremony, please contact Mme Delerue at ndelerue@academielafayette.org.
Please note: an *optional* all class party will immediately follow the ceremony at Chicken & Pickle, registration required. As this is not a school sponsored event, you will be hearing from the committee. If you have not yet received an email about the party, please contact someone from the 8th Grade Completion Ceremony & Celebration Committee: Stacey - stacey.carrow@gmail.com, Starr - starr.terrell@gmail.com, Maria - mcd12476@yahoo.com, Erica - erica.clinton@gmail.com, Tim - tim.sweeny@praxisnps.com, or Xavier - xavier@innovativepathways.org.
| | AL Booster Club Presents: AL Outstanding Coach Award | |
Nominations are now open for the AL Booster Club's first annual Outstanding Coach Award. We are looking for stories of coaches who have made a lasting impact on their athletes, fostered a culture of sportsmanship, and demonstrated dedication to the AL community. All nominations must be submitted by May 10th.
Who is eligible: Any coach of an official AL sport for the 2025-2026 school year.
How to nominate: Please share a brief story or explanation of why your AL coach is outstanding.
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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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