PICTURED ABOVE: To celebrate International Peace Day, students in Grades K-2 created "Pinwheels for Peace", on display in the Lower School Loop this week. REMINDER: No school for students tomorrow, Sept. 25 - Professional Development Day. Level 2 - Heightened Risk Positivity = 3.2% ICU Headspace = 80%
Aloha kākou,
A thousand unsung heroes have worked behind the scenes to make our return to campus not only possible but truly joyful. From our staff who raced to transition from distance to in-person learning without missing a beat to our Medical Hui who expertly advised us every step of the way, many hands were responsible for getting us back to in-person learning. A special mahalo to our parents who went out of their way to make our return-to-campus just a little more special for our students. For some, it was all you could do to get the keiki out the door and hele on to work--nevermind the extra steps pre-screening your children. We get it!! But when we asked you to shoulder another chore, you made it happen, and it's made a big difference. Mahalo! For others, you sent us heartwarming pictures that reminded us why we do the work that we do: happy children eager to see their friends and teachers again. Still others lived the mission of LJA and took actions beyond themselves to make our community a better place for all: organizing a bevy of sign-wavers, mascots and smiling faces to greet returnees at drop-off; welcoming newcomers at a virtual Trivia Night; dropping off notes of appreciation to teachers; helping out at the Boys and Girls Club to stripe their basketball court...each gave as he/she was able. Mahalo piha!
TRAVEL POLICY Governor David Ige recently announced plans to launch a pre-travel testing program on Oct. 15th. When implemented, travelers could circumvent the 14-day quarantine by taking a COVID test 72 hours prior to arrival in Hawaiʻi and presenting a negative result. With Fall Break beginning October 10th and travel in question for some, we would like to share what this means for LJA students. Under current conditions and anticipated future conditions, LJA discourages non-essential travel to minimize risk to our community.
We appreciate your kōkua to help mitigate risk. Please email school.nurse@lejardinacademy.org with any questions. PFA GENERAL MEETING All parents are invited to attend the Parent Faculty Association (PFA) General Meeting on October 7 at 8:15 a.m. by Zoom. To register, please click here for the link. GIVE ALOHA AND CHOOSE LJA THROUGH SEPT 30 AT FOODLAND! Foodland and Western Union Foundation will match your donations to LJA through the Give Aloha campaign throughout September. Just make your donation to Le Jardin Academy at any Foodland store using code 77917. Just follow these three easy steps:
1) Shop at Foodland or Sack N Save! 2) Show your maika'i card to the cashier at checkout. 3) Tell the cashier code "77917" and the amount of your donation (up to $249). Mahalo! COVID REPORTING AND HEALTH QUESTIONS If you have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, need to report a positive case, or have any COVID-19 related questions, please email school.nurse@lejardinacademy.org immediately. The school nurse can help to arrange rapid testing and will notify the DOH. IMPORTANT DATES September 25: Professional Development Day (no school for students) October 12: Discoverers' Day (Holiday) October 13-16: Fall Break |