A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF PRIMARY DIVISION |
Aloha Parents, Wishing you a relaxing and safe Fall Break next week! If you are traveling this break, please remember that we are continuing to have parents inform us of their travel dates and plans via the travel form below. At LJA we have a test to stay COVID policy. This means we ask families to test their children upon return to the islands in order to return to school provisionally and once again 5 days post travel to remain in school. Please complete your travel form prior to break. Aloha, Leah Magaña |
SPOTLIGHT ON EARLY LEARNING In our earliest years, students engage in experiences that support their practice, development, and reflection around the ATL skills (social, self-management, communication, thinking, and research skills - questioning and observation). This week brought multiple culminating activities in which students were able to demonstrate their growth and learning of these foundational skills. This week's photos spotlight some examples. | |
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| | PK's Playfest is the culminating event in which the children show their learning about how to positively interact with others and reflect on the importance of how play takes place in a variety of settings. | |
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RETURN TO SCHOOL AFTER SICKNESS Students may be required to stay home for 24 hours fever-free without medication. After 72 hours of being home due to illness, the student is required to bring a doctor's note for clearance back on campus. Please refer to the Student Sick Policy or contact the school nurse if you have any questions: school.nurse@lejardinacademy.org |
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| PFA SNACK ATTACK Our LJA Faculty and Staff are the heart of our school 'Ohana. Teachers love snacks. Join the PFA Snack Attack by donating goodies to stock each faculty lounge with a variety of goodies. If you have any questions, please contact Johanna Katzman at jlkatzman@gmail.com. Drop off dates: Wednesday, October 19 through Friday, October 21. Click here to sign up: Snack Attack sign up Locations: - Grades PK & JK at the Preschool Campus (hand to your child's teacher)
- Grades K-12 at the Front Office (in designated bin)
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PARENTS' TURN TO LEARN Thursday, October 20, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Main Campus, Kerr Lookout and Wang Auditorium Join us for an evening of adult learning and socializing as we engage in discussion around a range of educational topics. Select from a menu of break out sessions and register in advance. Book your babysitter in advance, childcare is not provided on campus for this event. View menu and register LJA SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR Wednesday, October 26 through Friday, October 28 The Book Fair is coming to both campuses! - Preschool Campus: Book Fair will be open from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. for parent viewing and purchase on Wednesday, October 26, and Thursday, October 27, and at 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28 (Parent Conference Day)
- Main Campus: Book Fair will be open for student viewing only during the school days on Wednesday and Thursday. Book Fair will be open for parent viewing and purchasing from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28 (Parent Conference Day)
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? Volunteer today to help at the Preschool Campus Book Fair and/or the Main Campus Book Fair PARENT CONFERENCES (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS) Friday, October 28 This is an opportunity to meet with your child's teacher about their progress, shared goals, and ways to partner in supporting your child's growth and development. We hope you'll join us. Sign Up For Fall Conferences. HALLOWEEN PARADES Monday, October 31 Parents are invited to attend! In order to make this event possible, please carpool (1 car per family) as parking will be limited. Students and parents are invited to join the teachers in this year's costume theme: "Enchanted Forest/Enchanted Garden." - PK/JK: 8:15-8:50 a.m. (Lot closes at 8:10 a.m. Parking for parents located next door at Kailua Baptist Church)
- K-2: 9:20-9:45 a.m. (Parking for K-2 parade opens at 9:00 a.m.)
- 3-5: 10:15-10:45 a.m. (Parking for 3-5 parade opens at 10:00 a.m.)
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LOST AND FOUND - Cleared out over Fall Break! To increase visibility and for better accessibility for our younger students, the Primary Division Lost and Found has officially been relocated to the front lanai of B-1. Items will be cleared out (repurposed, donated, or disposed of) regularly on or about the first and third Friday of each month. |
BULLDOG LEAGUE 4TH - 6TH GRADE CO-ED VOLLEYBALL |
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| LJA will be hosting its second annual Bulldog League volleyball for 4th - 6th grade boys and girls. Please note that due to the timing of practices (4:00 - 5:00 p.m.), 4th and 5th graders not enrolled in Extended Day must be picked up at regular dismissal and then dropped back off again at 4:00 p.m. at the gym. Please fill out 1 form per participating child: Bulldog League Volleyball Sign Up Form Registration closes on October 17. We will not be able to accommodate late registrations. Contact taylor.souza@lejardinacademy.org with any questions. |
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| | Kindergarten's Games Day invites children's engagement with intercultural games as they practice and reflect upon the principles of play. | |
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ATTENDANCE Kindergarten through Grade 12 attendance should be reported using the LJA Attendance Form. Through this form families report absences, late arrivals, early pick-ups, or multiple day absences. After 8:00 a.m., please contact lisa.ventura@lejardinacademy.org (K-5) or Kimberly.Miyahana@lejardinacademy.org (PK-JK) with any notifications of late arrivals or early dismissal. For Extended Absences, please see below. EXTENDED ABSENCE REQUEST PROCEDURES It is the responsibility of each family to request extended absence approval in a timely manner from the administration prior to any absence not due to illness or family emergency. Parents must contact the Dean of Academics, rob.marsden@lejardinacademy.org for prior approval. (From the LJA 2022-2023 Code of Conduct in the Parent Portal). |
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DATES TO REMEMBER October 10 Discoverers' Day No School October 11-14 Fall Break No School Lost and Found cleared out October 25 8:15am Help decorate the loop for Halloween |
| October 26-28 Scholastic Book Fair October 28 Parent Conferences No School PK-5 October 31 Halloween Parades PK/JK: 8:15-8:50 a.m. (Lot closes at 8:10 a.m. - Parking for parents located at Kailua Baptist Church) K-2: 9:20-9:45 a.m. (Parking for K-2 parade opens at 9:00 a.m.) 3-5: 10:15-10:45 a.m. (Parking for 3-5 parade opens at 10:00 a.m.) November 1 PDD#1 No School November 5 Admissions Open House |
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| | Junior Kindergartners explore the native Hawaiian practice of poi pounding with Taylor Souza (Class of '16) as part of Aloha week. |
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