August 6, 2020 Lower School Principal Message Aloha New and Returning Lower School Parents,
Thank you to those of you who attended our Lower School Information Session this Tuesday night. I hope we were able to answer your questions and bring you more clarity about what this school year will look like. If you missed this presentation, you can view the recording. Here is the slide deck that was presented.
As announced yesterday by Earl Kim, we have upgraded to a LJA Risk Response Level 2 (see LJA Response Level chart). This means that in the Lower School we will:
The teachers are back to school preparing for your child's return to face to face and distance learning. On August 7th, you will receive the name of your child's anchor teacher. This should not be considered the "classroom teacher" as your child will learn from all of the teachers on the grade level team throughout this year. Groupings of students may likely change as the COVID situation changes in order to ensure effective and safe learning for your child. The anchor teacher is your main point of contact.
Unfortunately, our annual Meet the Teacher event is cancelled due to COVID-19. Car placards, class schedules, and other important documents will be mailed to you in the coming days.
We look forward to starting the year with you! Please be sure to read the important information for the start of the school year below.
Aloha, Leah Magaña
INTRODUCING THE 2020-2021 LOWER SCHOOL TEAM! Kindergarten Amber Bernard and Amy Swirsky, Traci Khan and Tanya Chadwick, Grade 1 Grade 2 Laura Crago, Demeryce Tanaka, Sam Nowak, Melissa Everest Grade 3 Katy Nakayama, Gary Murphy, Aya Spoor, Jessica Mense, Emi Blaser Learning Support and Counseling
Grade 5 Cheryl Coolen-Derosier, Rob Marsden, Maggie Foley, Eric Ameng Media and Library Cassie Caldarone and Rebecca Postema Language Rosa Anderson (Spanish), Suzie Gamble (French), Victoria Adams (Mandarin), Rose Hutchison (Japanese) PE Becky Zienkiewicz (gr K-2), Wendy Sprague (gr 3-5) Art Jan Corsino (gr 3-5), Jordan Dodson (gr K-2) Music, Counseling, Learning Support Emily Craig (Music, gr K-2), gr 3-5 Music teacher to be announced next week Joey Kurata (Counselor) April Shores-Endrigat (Learning Support, gr K-2), Julie Larson-Hicks (Learning Support, gr 3-5)
DISTANCE LEARNING If you are planning to opt into Distance Learning for the first quarter (August 12 Start of School to October 9 Fall Break) you must enroll by August 8.
TAKE-ACTION ITEMS ALL FAMILIES: HEALTH FORMS Student medical forms should be submitted to Magnus Health through our Parent Portal (lejardinacademy.myschoolapp.com). Deadline is NOW for all health forms (Grades PK-12). Follow these directions for accessing Magnus Health. If you need additional help logging into Magnus Health, please contact Melissa Handy at support@lejardinacademy.org. HEALTH AND LEARNING SUPPLY LISTS All K-5 students will need to bring 2 masks (labeled) per day in a zip top bag (labeled.) Masks are intended to be brought back and forth between home and school for regular cleaning. We recommend affixing masks with an elastic, string, or pipe cleaner, so masks can be worn around necks and pulled up or down during the day. All learning supplies will be provided for you by the school.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Besides Extended Day (open until 6:00 pm), we will be offering After School Activities. The After School Activity Catalog will be posted on the school website on August 11 and enrollment opens on August 13 at 10:00am. Activities are scheduled to start on August 31.
FIELD TRIP T-SHIRT/SPIRIT WEAR A field trip shirt is required to be worn on all field trips, unless otherwise specified by your teacher. Shirts, LJA logo masks, and other LJA spirit items can be ordered from the Spirit Store .
LUNCH ORDERS Sign up for lunch orders. All questions regarding the lunch program should be directed to Kyle Nakayama at kyle.nakayama@lejardinacademy.org.
SAVE THE DATE Aug 10 Distance Learning 101 for PK-2 Parents via Zoom @ 6:00pm Aug 11 Distance Learning 101 for 3-5 Parents via Zoom @ 6:00pm
Aug 11
Aug 12 First day of school – don't forget it's a 7:45am start! Wear your mask and complete your self-screening using the new App (info coming soon)!
Leah Magaña Lower School Principal (808) 261-0707 ext. 1030 leah.magana@lejardinacademy.org
Lori Praetorius Lower School Vice Principal/PYP Coordinator (808) 261-0707 ext. 1060 lori.praetorius@lejardinacademy.org
Lisa Ventura Lower School Administrative Assistant (808) 261-0707 ext. 1130
DATES to REMEMBER Aug 10 Distance Learning 101 for parents PK-2 via Zoom 6:00pm
Aug 11 New Families Welcome on campus 8:00-11:00am
Kindergarten Meet the Teacher/Teacher Conferences (by appointment only)
Distance Learning 101 for parents 3-5 via Zoom 6:00pm
Aug 12 First day of school – don't forget it's a 7:45am start! Wear your mask and complete your self-screening using the new App!
LS Administration Attendance hotline 261-0707, select options 0, then 1
Leah Magaña Lower School Principal (808) 261-0707 ext. 1030 leah.magana@lejardinacademy.org
Lower School Vice Principal/ (808) 261-0707 ext. 1060 lori.praetorius@lejardinacademy.org
Lower School Administrative Assistant (808) 261-0707 ext. 1130 lisa.ventura@lejardinacademy.org
SECURITY HOTLINE If you need help while on campus, contact Security at 808-491-7909. |