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Holiday October 11th. Fall Break October 12th - 15th
International Peace Day MS Students wore their LJA Values T-shirts and participated in peace-building activities during TRIBES to celebrate International Peace Day.
MS SGA for 2021-2022 (Some positions posted in last week's newsletter) Class of 2028 Representative Patrick T. Class of 2028 Representative Juan B. MS Secretary Sofia P-S. Class of 2026 Representative Corey F. Class of 2026 Representative Ayla S. Class of 2027 Representative Gigi B. Class of 2027 Representative Quinn Y.
MYP1 Japanese Learn With Games Yuumeijin Guessing Game played in MYP1 Japanese. Students had to introduce three famous people, describe their age, & birthday month. Classmates had to guess from memory.
Save The Date!
Join us for an evening of learning about LJA, the IB approach, and how to best support your child.
This event consists of a keynote presentation and two break-out sessions of your choosing. We will be releasing the break-out session menu in next week's LJA Weekly.
Please REGISTER in advance of September 30.
Screenagers: Growing Up In The Digital Age & Screenagers Next Chapter Le Jardin Academy Brings You: Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age
An invitation to families of students in grades 4-8.
Join us for an ONLINE LIVE STREAMING Interactive Community Movie Screening and Discussion! The program is 2 HRS. The movie is 90 minutes, followed by a 30 minute Q & A.
When: Wednesday, October 20, 2021, starting at 5:00 PM HST REGISTRATION IS FREE. Click here to register.
Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw that with her own kids and learned that the average kid spends 6.5 hours a day looking at screens. She wondered about the impact of all this time and about the friction occurring in homes and schools around negotiating screen time—friction she knew all too well.
In SCREENAGERS, as with her award-winning documentaries on mental health, Delaney takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids' development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance.
View the trailer and more at: https://vimeo.com/215750447 Read the Parent Guide or learn more about Screenagers here. Screenagers: The Next Chapter
Le Jardin Academy Brings You: Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills For Stress Resilience
Join us for an ONLINE LIVE STREAMING Interactive Community Movie Screening and Discussion! The program is 1 HR 45 MIN. The movie is 60 minutes, followed by a 45 minute Q & A.
When: Tuesday, October 26, 2021, starting at 6:00 PM HST
REGISTRATION IS FREE. Click here to register.
With COVID-19 giving many of us downtime at home with our families, we invite you to take this opportunity to attend our online interactive community discussion. We will use the movie "Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills For Stress Resilience" as a starting point for an online interactive discussion about how we help teens build crucial skills to navigate stress, anxiety, and depression in our digital age.
High stress, anxiety, and depression are experienced by millions of young people. This film follows physician and filmmaker, Delaney Ruston, as she discovers solutions for improved adolescent well-being in the digital age.
Updates & Reminders From The Principal
Please remember to notify the school nurse of any out of state travel using the form below. It's quick and easy. This form is for out of state travel only, regardless of vaccination status. Please notify the school here: LJA Student Travel Registration
Parents now have an opportunity to schedule time with teachers. This year's conference time will run from October 1-29. Please do not feel obligated to sign up for conferences, especially with every teacher. However, you might find it necessary to check in as we approach the end of the semester.
In the instance you do want to schedule a 10-20 minute conference with a specific teacher, please click here. Teachers have already marked their availability during prep periods as well as before and after school. Once you have scheduled your time, teachers will receive an email with the requested date and time. Teachers will then share their Zoom link with you. If you do not see a time that works for you, please reach out and teachers would be happy to set up an alternative time.
You are invited to join us for a virtual MS Coffee with the Principal & Staff/Faculty. Please fill out this short Registration Form to help us plan on the number of parents attending and contact information to assist in case of technical difficulties. We look forward to "seeing" you all Friday. A Zoom invite will be sent to all registrants.
Athletics
In lieu of CSAL sports, LJA will be hosting Bulldog League volleyball for 4th - 6th grade boys and girls. Hosted by the Le Jardin Athletic Department, the Bulldog League will cost $20 to absorb the cost of a t-shirt jersey in which athletes will be able to keep. This will be collected after registration closes (September 27) through the Spirit Store website.
Thank you!!
Taylor
MS Students Pursuing Their Passions Hi, I am Miles (8th grade) and I love to cook. I don't use recipes but instead follow my instincts in the kitchen. Big breakfasts and delicious dinners are my favorite!
LJA Wellness Message LJA Counseling Team
Experts agree that the best way to prevent suicide is to talk about it, but people are often afraid to bring it up. Stigma plays a big role in our reluctance, but it's also scary to acknowledge that someone you love might be feeling suicidal. People are understandably afraid of saying the wrong thing, too.
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness month, this week we share resources for families worried about suicide. Teenagers are notoriously prickly and teenagers struggling with depression are even more so, so ChildMind.org offers advice about how to talk to depressed teens. This includes how to be a good listener, to encourage teens to feel more comfortable opening up.
There is also advice about how to ask about suicide if you are worried and signs parents should look out for.
For general information about counseling services at LJA, please visit www.hscounseling.org. Take care and be well,
MS Important Dates
October 4 - Make up Picture Day for MS October 8 - Coffee with the Principal October 11 - Holiday No School October 12-15 - Fall Break November 1 - PDD #1 (No School - Ext. Day Available) November 8 - 10 - 6th Grade Camp November 11th - Holiday No School November 24 - 26 Holiday No School December 1 - 3 - 7th Grade Camp
Support Project Grad - Holiday Greenery
Le Jardin Project Grad has partnered with Habilitat to provide island families with the freshest holiday greenery while raising funds for their end-of-year Senior event.
Please click here to learn more about the fundraiser and place an order.
Orders due online by 10/23/21. Lunch Orders Lunch orders are available from the spirit store. All questions regarding the lunch program should be directed to Kyle Nakayama at kyle.nakayama@lejardinacademy.org
Middle School Contacts
Julie Do Middle School Principal julie.do@lejardinacademy.org
Rachel Domenic Dean of Academics, MYP Coordinator rachel.domenic@lejardinacademy.org
Vicki McNeill Dean of Students 6-12 vicki.mcneill@lejardinacademy.org
Lizbeth Smith MS/HS Registrar 261-0707 x3070 lizbeth.smith@lejardinacademy.org
Kim McDonald MS Admin Assistant 261-0707 x1160 kim.mcdonald@lejardinacademy.org
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