Guest Speaker for 6th Grade Students
Quita Christison, an outreach and engagement coordinator at Next Step in Cambridge, Massachusetts talked to 6th grade students about her recent Tedx Talk. She encouraged students to look past first impressions and really try to "see the other person." You can watch her Tedx talk HERE or access her Ideas.Ted.Com article HERE.
February 25 Winter Sports Athletic Awards 5:30pm in the Wang
LJA MS Parents Talked With HS Faculty And Students Regarding Academics, Athletics, Co-Curricular Programs and More During The Coffee With The Principals
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 Parents,
Please also note that 8th graders last week had the opportunity to meet with High School Principal Alex Ramsvig and a few Seniors to learn more about high school life at LJA. Additionally, students were given a course selection card for their arts option and confirmation of their foreign language class. The selection forms are due back to the MS Office tomorrow for priority placement. We encourage students who may be unsure if they are returning to LJA for high school, to still complete the form by Friday, February 21 to help secure their roster spot in advance of any final decisions. Please let us know if you have any questions; your child can also contact his/her Advisor for more assistance with the form.
Summer School - June 15 – July 17
The parent portal on the LJA website is open now for Summer School registration. Check it out today as some classes have already filled! Along with Summer School Principal Kara Omori, we also want to welcome Josh Masagatani (Mr. M) as the new Summer School Vice Principal
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.
Girls CSAL Basketball
Attention all 6th grade girls! If you are interested in participating in CSAL basketball, the first practice will be on Wednesday, March 11 immediately after school. Students interested should head up to the gym immediately after school to begin practice. Parents can pick up at 4:30 at the gym. Practices are to be held on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:30. No need to sign up in advance, just show up with athletic shoes and clothes, a water bottle, and ready to have some fun!
For any questions please email Athletic Manager Taylor Souza at taylor.souza@lejardinacademy.org. Go Bulldogs!
Wild Kids Montana Program
Aloha Middle School,
Summer will be here before you know it! Spend it exploring the Montana wilderness with the Wild Kids Program. We have 3 spots left on the Middle School Boys trip!
Apply here today!
Please contact wildkidsmontana@gmail.com if you have any questions
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 Tomorrow, 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 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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