October 22, 2020 Above: Le Jardin Academy's recent tradition of Seniors walking Kindergarteners into an all-school assembly on their first day was postponed this year due to COVID. This week the two grade levels met each other and participated in a modified walk, and still drew tears from on-looking teachers. Lower School Principal Message Aloha Lower School Families!
This week started with another "first day back to school" for many of our Quarter 1 Distance Learners!
As always, feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have along the way!
Aloha, Leah
REMINDERS MORNING LOOP DROP OFF Please pull all the way forward in the loop when dropping kids off. This year, you can pull up all the way through the red zone in the curve of the loop (keeping the left lane open for moving traffic). We thank you for remaining in your cars during drop off to keep the traffic moving.
If you are dropping off late or picking up early, please pull up to the main office. Someone will come greet you and escort your child to/from class as needed.
Please remember to complete your self-screening EVERY day. This is an important community agreement. We thank you in advance for letting us know in the loop if you've forgotten so we can screen your child prior to entering the classroom.
This week was wet! Please send your child with a raincoat as many of our activities are held outside in all weather.
Lunch sign up Quarter 2 open now. Buy lunch here.
LOOKING AHEAD AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES - UPDATE Registration for after school programs opens this afternoon at 4:00pm. Space is limited. View the catalog and register via our LJA website SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - 10/26 through 11/8 You're invited to shop our Scholastic Book Fair online from Oct. 26-Nov. 8! All purchases benefit our school and connect kids with new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more. There's over 6,000 items, including new releases, best sellers, and value packs; and free shipping on book-only orders over $25. All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards Visit our Book Fair Homepage and click 'Shop Now' to get started. First time shoppers receive 10% off your first Online Fair order at check out with Promo Code: WELCOME HALLOWEEN PARADES Currently we are planning for two modified Halloween Parades in the loop. K-2 will begin at 8:45. 3-5 will begin at 9:30.
The PFA is looking for volunteers and donations to decorate the loop for this special event. You can sign up to help using this form. Please email our PFA representatives Denise Kolodny at denicekolodny@me.com or Kristy Scherman kristyscherman@hotmail.com with any questions.
DISTANCE LEARNERS ONLY DISTANCE LEARNING KIT PICK-UP TOMORROW Friday, October 23 for Q2 Distance Learners only - 3:30-6:00pm Location: in front of the Admin building in the loop Your child's teacher will email you if you need to pick up distance learning kit.
All Distance Learning kits will be left at the front office if they are not picked up. The front office is open from 7:00am to 6:00pm. LIBRARY BOOK CHECK-OUT Does your DL reader need new books? Check and order from the online catalog and Mrs. Postema will pull the books, making them ready for pick up in the front office. (Click here for how-to instructions)
PARENT RESOURCES TECH SUPPORT All tech questions should be directed to helpdesk@lejardinacademy.org or to the chat forum at https://www.lejardinacademy.org/parent-portal. Please do not email teachers regarding tech related questions.
Having trouble with your device? Please contact helpdesk@lejardinacademy.org
DATES to REMEMBER Oct 19 to Dec 18 Quarter 2
Oct 26 Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct 26 - Nov 8 Scholastic Book Fair online
Oct 30 Halloween Parades Live streamed grades K-2 at 8:45am grades 3-5 at 9:30am
Nov 11 Veteran's Day - No School
Nov 25 - 27 Thanksgiving Holiday - No school
LAST CHANCE! $10 ea. $5 donation for each one sold. Pick up 4:00-6:00 pm LJA Gym Oct. 24
STAY SOCIAL!
LS Administration Attendance hotline 261-0707, select options 0, then 1
Leah MagaƱa 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.
Second graders explore artistic expression through their Caves to Canvas unit. Third graders' inquiry into water scarcity and stewardship is well underway as they create water filters. (Left) Boys in grade 3 design a desk organizer during their "passion" hour.
(Right) Fourth graders excitedly got locks and lockers this week!
Mathematical understanding is shown in a variety of ways in grade 5. |