Le Journal de L'Académie Lafayette
Friday, November 20, 2009
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CALENDAR

FROM THE DESK OF ERIC NELIS
Today I am writing few words to say goodbye to Rachael Gordon who is leaving Academie Lafayette today. Rachael has been the force behind many successes at Academie Lafayette for the past two and half years. The list of everything she has done for the school is quite long, from fundraising and organizing events, to all the challenging aspects of communication with stakeholders.

Most of all, I will remember Rachael as a dedicated, quiet professional who gets things done. Not only done, but done quickly, and impeccably. These kinds of people are rare, these no-nonsense people who are trustworthy, speak a little, and do a lot.

I am honored to have worked with Rachael, and I cannot thank her enough for her support to Academie Lafayette. We all wish her the very best for her future!

CHESS CLUB NEWS
We will resume regular Wednesday meetings at 4:00pm in room 102 after the Thanksgiving break. This week we talked about how to make a journal of your game by writing the spaces and pieces down as you play. Our wonderful volunteer coach Mr.Sidorenkov has many ideas on how to further your skills in the game.
Come when you can.
Amy Meya

UNIFORM POLICY
Parents, please be conscious of what your children are wearing! Due to the colder weather , we now have to wear warmer clothing. We want to remind you that you need to adhere to our uniform policy. ( for more details, check your student's school agenda, or go to the school website)
Sweatshirts that do not match the uniform policy will be taken to the office and students will be responsible to pick up their non-uniform clothing at the end of the day.
Parents, please be conscious of what your children are wearing in terms of their sweater and sweat-shirts.
It must meet the uniform policy, which can be found in your school handbook.

Thank you and have a wonderful weekend.

PS: If you missed this important phone message, you can hear it again at www.youtube.com/academielafayettekc

HELP SUPPORT THE CHILDREN'S PLACE
Academie Lafayette's Third Grade Girl Scout Troop 48 is proud to support The Children's Place by promoting their book fair at Barnes and Noble this Saturday Nov. 21. Just show the attached flyer to your sales rep and a portion of your purchase will be given back to The Children's Place.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Three important notices:
Gym Class: Parents need to help and encourage their child to wear GYM uniforms and appropriate tennis shoes the day of P.E
The kindergarten soccer practice is Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The Girls Basketball practice will be from 4 to 5:10 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Thank you,
Mr. Fall

PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS
Thank you to all who attended the Parents Association meeting last night. It was an especially exciting event with the raffle drawing. Stay tuned for the winner's name!

The Academie Lafayette Book Fair will December 7 through December 12 at Reading Reptile which is located in Brookside. Our school will receive 20% of all sales during the week when you say you are buying books for the AL Book Fair.

Enjoy your weekend.
Eric Peterson, Parents Association Vice President

BABY SITTING CIRCLE WITH FRENCH PIZZAZZ
Will you need a baby sitter for that special evening? Why not add some French pizzazz?

As the end of the year celebrations are coming up (fast), many parents will need some kind of child supervision at some point.

Our Interns are ready to help out with your baby-sitting needs.With some coordination, this can easily become a win/win/win situation !

To facilitate communication when looking for a baby sitter, please send an email to Mr. Roskam (eroskam.lafayette@gmail.com) with the basic information : When do you need a baby-sitter, house-sitter? What time to what time? Would you rather have a male/female baby-sitter? Home address? Phone?

I will share your needs with our interns & make arrangements so that they all have an equitable chance to participate in these events.

Within 24 hours after sending your information, you will be contacted by one of our interns to finalize the plan.

We are hoping this opportunity will take a load ofF your busy schedules and facilitate our Interns' integration into the community.

Cordialement, Eric Roskam

TEACHER APPRECIATION DAYS
Thank you to all of the parents who participated in Teacher Appreciation in November. It was a fabulous two days of delicious food! Don't forget to pick up any containers/crockpots that were left behind.
Anastasia Linebach

LIRE! MA PASSION!
The Academie Lafayette Holiday Book Fair will be held at the Reading Reptile.
December 7-12
Just in time for the Holidays!

Come support Academie Lafayette at the best children's bookstore in Brookside! There will be a special "OPEN HOUSE NIGHT" to kick off the fair on Monday, December 7th from 4-7 p.m. Special performances from the Kindergarten music classes, the school choir, and many more.

Want to volunteer? Contact Martha Linscott at rmlinscott@yahoo.com 913-244-9717 or Angela Michka at angela@ideaville.net 816-582-9325

ATTACHED FLYERS INCLUDE
Parker Uniform Company
Barnes & Noble Book Fair
8th Grade Babysitting

KINDERGARTEN NEWS

Picture Day Reminder
Picture Makeup Day is Monday, November 23rd.

If you are re-taking pictures, please bring your previous set with you to ensure there is no extra charge.

Enjoy the Fall Break!
School will not be in session Wednesday, November 25th through Friday, November 27th.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Winter Program Reminder
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 15th
at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Classes will celebrate the season with songs, skits, poems and more!

November Curriculum Themes
Five Senses
and Thanksgiving

Your Brain Needs Zzzzzs!
Most kids between 5 and 12 years old get about 9.5 hours a night, but experts agree that most need 10 or 11, or even 12 hours each night. Sleep is an individual thing and some kids need more than others.

There are many reasons to get enough sleep: improved concentration, better mood and increased energy will all help your child succeed in school. Also, plenty of sleep supports good growth and a healthy immune system.

Does your Child know the Bus Rules?
Please review the following rules with your child, especially if he or she regularly rides the bus. These rules are essential for the safety of everyone on board the bus.

Bus Rules
1. No loud talking
2. Do not stand while bus is moving
3. Respect the driver, when instructions are given from the driver, they need to follow instructions.
4. Never return to the bus to get anything left behind when they are dropped off at their stop.
5. Always stop and look at the driver for a hand signal before crossing street.
6. NO FOOD OR DRINKS ON THE BUS
7. Do not extend arms, hands, etc out of the bus windows.
8. Never approach the bus until it stops.
9. No horseplay on the bus with other riders.
10.Always tell the driver when there is a problem with another rider.

Thank you for taking time to review these rules. If you have any questions, please ask your child's school bus driver.