1.23.20 Lower School Principal Message PYP Exhibition has started for our fifth graders which means students are starting to research a topic of their choice, working in collaborative teams to write central ideas and gain understanding. This culminating summative, including an action component, student scheduled field trips and a presentation, ends in May when they will showcase their learning for our community. HERE is how one PYP school in Singapore describes Exhibition.
K-4 WILD KIDS REGISTRATION Wild Kids is an outdoor education program that provides students an opportunity to "unplug" and get outside! On each adventure, students learn about various ecosystems, responsible stewardship of the land, and how to honor their own curiosity and imagination. During the week, we explore trail systems around Le Jardin's campus. On our weekend "Fresh Air Excursions," we meet at various locations for family hikes or trips to beaches for play and sometimes service work. CLICK HERE to register.
OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY Welcome to Open House happening this Saturday! This is a chance to invite friends to visit our campus and consider LJA for the coming school year and you can also get a glimpse of the next year for your child. If you are in fourth or fifth grade, I invite you all to visit the Middle School to understand the journey ahead. If your child received an Open House postcard, please pass it on to a friend!
FEBRUARY LUNCH Please view the menu and signup for February lunch at this link.
GR 3-5 DANCE PARTY – last chance to sign up
GLOBAL PLAY DAY Feb 5th is our annual Global School Play Day. It is an international day dedicated to restoring unstructured play. There is a lot of research about the importance of play and not rushing children through childhood. Click here to learn more about this day. Below are additional resources:
My door is always open and I welcome parent communication. Please feel free to contact me at any time.
Majken
Important Dates
Jan 21 - May 29 Second Term of Extracurricular Activities
Jan 24 Report cards available
Jan 25 All-School Open House 10:00am-noon
Jan 31 Gr 3-5 Dance Party 6:00-7:30pm
Feb 5 Global Play Day
Feb 7 LS Coffee w/HS presenting Dahl 8:15-9:30am
Feb 8 Testing for Kindergarten applicants
Feb 14 PDD No school; child care for only those registered
Feb 17 President's Day Holiday School is closed
Feb 24 Gr 4 field trip 8:15am-1:00pm
Feb 29 Testing for K-5 applicants
LS Administration
Attendance hotline 261-0707, select options 0, then 1
Majken Johansson LS Principal 261-0707 x1030 majken.johansson@lejardinacademy.org
Lori Praetorius LS Vice Principal PYP Coordinator lori.shigehara@lejardinacademy.org
Lisa Ventura LS Admin Assistant 261-0707 x1130 |