23 May 2025

All families currently enrolled in the AL summer school program have been sent an email from alasker@academielafayette.org earlier this week. Please read that email carefully as it includes important information about your student's Upper Room and/or transportation status, as well as the school supplies list. If something is incorrect, please reply to let us know.

Note: Your student's enrollment forms must be 100% complete in order for your student to attend summer school. If you have been notified that documents are missing, please log in to PowerSchool as soon as possible to finish your student's 25-26 school year enrollment. If you need assistance, hit reply to get started.

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The final day to complete enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year is Friday, May 30. Any students with incomplete enrollment paperwork by that date risk losing their seat, and openings will be offered to those on the waitlist. To secure your child’s spot, please ensure all enrollment steps are finalized as soon as possible. Click here to access PowerSchool.

Volunteers are needed to make the our Field Days amazing! Volunteer at Armour MS - Volunteer at Cherry - Volunteer at Oak Merci!

Join us for playground mixers at both Cherry and Oak on Friday, June 13th from 3:15 to 5:15 pm.

Come meet and mingle with fellow parents and families, enjoy some refreshments and kick off the summer vibes! 

We cannot wait to see you there!

As the school year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to remind everyone that while we are getting ready for summer breaks, lice don't take vacations. Lice do not carry or cause disease but are known for causing an itchy head and being a nuisance to get out of the hair. Lice do not jump or fly, and spread via head-to-head contact. To keep your child's risk lower, help them remember to avoid close contact and keep longer hair pulled back in a braid or ponytail. Remember to check your child's for lice periodically throughout the year as well as prior to attending a summer program. If you have any questions or do find a case of lice, feel free to contact your campus nurse for a nit comb and guidance on treatment. 

The second cheerleading audition for incoming middle school girls will be held on June 12 at 4:30 pm in the Oak campus auditorium. Students interested in trying out should come dressed in a white shirt and black shorts or leggings. No jewelry or watches should be worn during the auditions.

Questions? Contact Sparkle Pounds, spounds@academielafayette.org.

Please mark your calendars for New Parent Orientation! This parent-only event is for incoming Kindergarten and new 1st grade parents. 

Cherry: Tuesday, June 3, 6 to 7 pm, 3421 Cherry Street

Oak: Wednesday, June 4, 6 to 7 pm, 6903 Oak Street

Congratulations to Sara Barber, Oak and Armour parent, for winning the EIP Fund-a-Need challenge and scoring 4 front-row seats and reserved parking for a performance at Oak next school year!

Thanks to Sara and 132 other donors, we raised $28,195 to upgrade the Oak auditorium stage lighting and sound. Exciting changes are coming soon!

We are running out of time to find families to host our 2025-2026 French interns. Académie Lafayette needs families like yours to be able to continue to provide this unique program.  We are available to answer your questions and guide you through this amazing opportunity.

Oak - Crista Peeler, cpeeler@academielafayette.org

Cherry - Danielle Coates - dcoates@academielafayette.org

Returning Upper Room Families: Students currently enrolled are automatically eligible to join our summer session. To register, please click here and pay the $25 registration fee on the Upper Room website.

New Upper Room Families: Please complete the full state application. You can access the application here. Please save it and send it to us at afterschool@upperroomkc.org.

Questions? Call (816) 363-3819 or email afterschool@upperroomkc.org.

Tangja Leach, After-School Coordinator, Trleach@upperroomkc.org

Each spring, the PTO coordinates a K-8 school supply sale. Kits are created based on our teachers’ supply lists and are available for parents to order in advance. The PTO receives a portion of the proceeds as well as a credit for our social workers to use! The supplies will be delivered to your home. Click here to view the lists and to purchase your K-8 school supplies. You do not have to buy the whole kit.

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