Reminder, PDD #4 February 14th, No School for Students & No School for President' Day Holiday, February 17
MS Valentine's Dance Pictures
Professional Development Day (Friday, February 14) Lunch Sign-Up
The PFA is planning the next PDD Staff Luncheon for tomorrow, Valentine's Day, February 14. The Italian-themed lunch will be served to the hard-working faculty and staff. Click here to sign-up!
Below are the options to drop off donations:
Classroom Happenings
MYP2 Nihongo Students
MYP2 nihongo students did it again, earning their second OIWAI this year by being responsible for their learning. They loved TONKATSU (Fried pork cutlets) so much, we did a repeat. YOKU YATTA! Big ARIGATOU GOZAIMASHITA for your contributions to our OIWAI. Science Students Take Investigative Field Trips
LJA MS Science Students designed, planned and participated in projects surrounding their interests in current science topics. Students studied coral bleaching, meat consumption and the environment, and the impact of businesses using local or distant companies for sourcing products.
Coffee With The Principals Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Meet with Middle School Principal Julie Do along with High School Principal Alex Ramsvig to learn about the exciting academic, athletic, and co-curricular programs in our LJA high school program. The discussion will also include college considerations and plans for the future. Please join us in the MS/HS Library beginning at 8:30.
Ms. Quint and Mrs. Keogh will be hosting a Book Club for middle school students and an adult! Parents and students will read the same book and we will come together for dinner and book discussion. Pizza will be provided. MS & HS Library
We are looking forward to our first event and hope to make it semi-annual!
Reminders and Information from the Principal
Dear 8th Grade Parents,
We look forward to seeing you all next week on Tuesday, Feb 18 at our MS Coffee with the Principal for a similar opportunity to meet with Mr. Ramsvig, HS Seniors and other staff members to learn more about our high school and the IB Diploma Program.
PFA Fun Run Registration and Shirts
Le Jardin Academy's 23rd Annual Family Fun Run happens Sunday, February 23rd at the LJA campus! The event is free. Click here to register and order a T-shift. Check-in is from 8-9 a.m
The race starts promptly at 9 a.m.
Parking is available on campus. Volunteers are needed to help at the run.
Nominate Teachers!
Academic Excellence in Primary Years Education, Grades Pre-K–5
Please note nominations will be closed on February 28th at 4:00pm
MYP Personal Projects
On February 26th from 5:00 – 7:30pm, our HS Sophomores will be presenting their IB Personal Projects, which is an independent study and summative of the Middle Years Programme. The aim of the project can be found HERE in the IB website. We hope you all join us in the Wang and learn about their extraordinary work.
Fundraiser for Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Last Day February 21!
Hi! My name is Siena S. and a few of my friends and I have been horrified by the recent bushfires in Australia. We would like to do something about it. We have planned a bake sale that will be available for Middle School students during lunch recess Feb 21. We are holding the bake sale to raise money to help the Australian bushfires emergency efforts, wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts. All proceeds will go to WIRES: a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation charity.
Lost & Found
Please check the Lost & Found if you are missing any items. We have several water bottles, lunch boxes, clothes, shoes and other items looking for their homes.
CPK Fundraiser
CPK Fundraiser in support of LJA has began and goes through May 31, 2020. CPK cards were sent home with students last week. When you dine at CPK present the card and 20% of your order will be donated back to LJA! Only one card per family was sent home to parents. The card was given to the youngest student LS - HS or to Junior School students if they have no siblings at the main campus.
Box Tops for Education - Update
No more clipping! Click the link to learn more about the BTFE smartphone app. Here a list of Box Top products.
Follow this link to order school lunch.
Important Dates
February 14 PDD #4 No School for Students
February 17 Presidents' Day Holiday No School
February 18 Coffee with the Principals, Julie Do and Alex Ramsvig (8:30 AM)
February 25 Winter Sports Athletic Awards 5:30pm in the Wang
March 23 -27 Spring Break
April 8 Poetry Slam
April 16 Spring Play begins performances
April 22 Earth Day - No letter day
May 1 May Day
May 2 LJA Gala
May 16 Artsfest
May 19 Spring Chorus Concert
May 20 Band Concert
May 25 Memorial Day Holiday - No School
Middle School Contacts Attendance Hotline 261-0707 x7004
Lizbeth Smith MS/HS Registrar 261-0707 x3070 lizbeth.smith@lejardinacademy.org
Kim McDonald MS Admin Assistant 261-0707 x1160 kim.mcdonald@lejardinacademy.org
Juniper Richardson Learning Support Coordinator juniper.richardson@lejardinacademy.org
Jessica Osborne MS/HS Counselor jessica.osborne@lejardinacademy.org
Sean Landau
Amy Yaeger
Krista Quint Dean of Academics, MYP Coordinator krista.quint@lejardinacademy.org
Vicki McNeill Dean of Students 6-12 vicki.mcneill@lejardinacademy.org
Julie Do Middle School Principal julie.do@lejardinacademy.org
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