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Le Journal
AL News & Updates
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Connecting Generations at AL! | |
Dear AL Families,
At Académie Lafayette, we believe in the power of community and the importance of building strong connections between generations. Each year, we come together to celebrate Generations Day, a beloved tradition where students welcome their grandparents and special friends to our school. This event holds a special place in our hearts because it strengthens the bonds that make our community unique. It is a chance for our students to share their learning environment and experiences, showcasing the unique, globally-minded education they receive right here in the heart of the Midwest.
During Generations Day, grandparents and special friends can experience firsthand the vibrant, inclusive culture of our school. The day is filled with joy and connection as students and their guests share in meaningful activities and create lasting memories. This gathering is more than just an event; it is a cornerstone in building relationships that reinforce the value of education and the support of a caring community.
I also believe that Generations Day is a great opportunity to take a moment to recognize and appreciate the multifaceted and invaluable contributions that grandparents and special friends bring to our community.
We look forward to seeing students and their special guests on campus for this heartwarming celebration. Click here for more information.
Have a great weekend.
Elimane Mbengue
Superintendent
embengue@academielafayette.org
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November 9
ShowMeKCSchools City School Fair, 10 am-1 pm, KC Central Library
Girls K-3 VIP Dance, 6-8 pm, Armour Campus
November 11
Board Meeting, 6 pm, Armour
November 12
Armour & Cherry Marketing Pictures
November 14
Oak Marketing Pictures
AL PTO Restaurant Giveback Night, Tiki Taco, all day at all three locations
November 19
Parent Academy, 6 pm, Oak Auditorium
November 20
Oak Generations Day
November 21
Cherry Generations Day
November 22
Armour Generations Day
K-5 November Birthday Lunches
November 25-29
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
December 3
AL PTO Meeting, 6 pm, Oak
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- Board Meeting Notice
- Generations Day Sign-Ups
- New AL Marketing Photos
- City School Fair
- K-3 Girls VIP Dance - Winter Wonderland
- PTO Restaurant Giveback Night: Tiki Taco
- AL PTO Trivia Night
- Parent Academy: Reading in a Bilingual Program
- Gratitude Corner
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- New students only: Apply to Reserve Your Child's Sibling Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 9th-12th Grade Seat
- Pre-K Seats Still Available for 24-25
- Volunteers Wanted for Cherry Open House
- School Communication
- Ads:
- Goofball Sk8boards
- Franck Brichet - Real Estate
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The Académie Lafayette Board of Directors will meet at 6 pm on Monday, November 11, 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. | |
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This special occasion is open to every student and two of their special guests.
2024 Generations Day dates:
- Oak - Wednesday, November 20
- Cherry - Thursday, November 21
- Armour - Friday, November 22
We kindly ask participants RSVP using the form below by November 14, 2024.
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Parents and caregivers, if you have the opportunity, please consider volunteering to help make the day special for everyone! | |
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Jayd Tandy Photography will be onsite at each of our campuses next week to take new photos of the schools, students and staff for use on our website and various marketing materials.
Please ensure students come to school abiding by the school dress code.
Armour: Tuesday, November 12, 9-11 am
Cherry: Tuesday, November 12, 12:15-3:15 pm
Oak: Thursday, November 14, 9-11 am
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Académie Lafayette is participating in this year's City School Fair on Saturday, November 9 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Kansas City Public Library: Central Library! This event provides AL the chance to introduce prospective families to our school, French immersion, our educational approach, and highlight all of the amazing things we offer. This is a family friendly event, and there will be several attractions for children. Please support our school by sharing this information with your friends with preschoolers, or attending and stopping by our booth to say hello! | |
K-3 Girls VIP Dance - Winter Wonderland | |
PTO Restaurant Giveback Night: Tiki Taco | |
Make a plan to enjoy at Tiki Taco location on Thursday, November 14, and a portion of the sale will be donated to AL PTO. Valid all day at all three locations. Use the code ACLAKC for online orders. | |
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You are cordially invited to show off your smarts and compete for prizes at AL PTO's ever-popular Trivia Night on Saturday, November 23. Tables are selling fast! Get your tickets and all the details on the AL PTO website.
Prizes are needed for our coveted gift baskets. Please contact the event coordinator Xavier Campbell at hankins.xavier@gmail.com if you or your business can make a donation.
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New students only: Apply to Reserve Your Child's Sibling Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 9th-12th Grade Seat | |
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Please note this only applies to new siblings not currently enrolled at Académie Lafayette. All current pre-K-11th grade students will re-enroll at a later date.
Pre-K, Kindergarten,1st & 9th-12th grade new incoming sibling seats: 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. If you have a new incoming child or sibling entering in the fall of 2025, please apply here now until March 1st, 2025 for the 25-26 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.
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!
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Pre-K Seats Still Available for 24-25 | |
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The AL Pre-K classroom has seats available for the current 24-25 school year. Apply today for 24-25 or reserve a seat for 25-26 here: https://schoolappkc.org/.
The Pre-K classroom is off-site at Emmanuel Family and Child Development Center located at 4736 Prospect Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64130.
The AL Pre-K requirements are: child must be age 4 by July 31, live within the KCPS school district boundaries, and qualify for free and reduced lunch.
The Pre-K partnership through the Kansas City Pre-K Cooperative offers families that qualify for free and reduced lunch the opportunity to apply for a limited number of free Pre-K seats. For additional information, click here.
Questions? Email enrollment@academielafayette.org. Please share with your friends and neighbors wanting to join the AL family!
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Volunteers Wanted for Cherry Open House | |
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Volunteers are needed for the Académie Lafayette Open House at the Cherry campus on Thursday, December 5, from 5 to 7 pm! Please consider supporting our school if you are able to spare an hour or two that evening to assist with navigating the prospective families around the building, answering questions/giving feedback about your AL experience, and/or distributing promotional materials. Please click here to sign-up and secure your spot. Thank you!
This is an opportunity for families to come tour the Cherry Campus, meet our wonderful teachers and staff, interact with current AL families, take a peek at some of the wonderful things teachers and students have been working on, and get their questions answered. Please share with any incoming pre-k or kindergartner families you know.
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Parent Academy: Reading in a Bilingual Program | |
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Get excited for Académie Lafayette's second round of our Parent Academy Series!
The November meeting will cover all you need to know about reading in a bilingual program and how you can assist your student with this at home. Please plan to attend for a lively panel discussion and interactive FAQ.
We hope to see many of you at 6 pm on November 19, in the Oak auditorium (6903 Oak Street).
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Thanks to a generous donation from Jim and Kay Miller, Oak students are having a blast learning to strum on brand-new ukuleles!
Mr. and Mrs. Miller are grandparents of Giovanna (1st) and Giorgio (K) Johnson.
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Recently, the Richardson family installed new soccer nets at the Oak campus. With four AL students, their family has made plenty of memories on this field.
Thank you, Jackie and Jeremy, for this kind and impactful donation!
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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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