December 10, 2020 Lower School Principal Message Aloha Lower School Families!
Wow! This was a busy week in the Lower School!
It's always magical to see the learning take place at the end of a unit of inquiry and we had several units finish this week. Additionally we filmed our Winter Concerts on campus. The kids did great and we are excited to share the finished program with you via email to enjoy with your family over Winter Break!
Next week brings more excitement with "spirit week" sponsored by our Lower School Student Council. Students can celebrate being an LJA bulldog next week dressing up to the following the daily themes:
Aloha, Leah
QUARTER 3 DISTANCE LEARNING (January 5 - March 12) Please register for Quarter 3 DL by December 11.
WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY TOYS FOR TOTS - TOMORROW: LAST DAY FOR DONATIONS! The annual Toys for Tots drive has just started and will take place until December 11 in the front office. This drive is organized by the Marines who collect new, unwrapped toys for kids newborn to age 18. The toys will be distributed to families in need on Oahu. In the past we have filled eight gigantic boxes; this year we are aiming for more! Have questions? Ask Ann at pfa@lejardinacademy.org
LOOKING AHEAD LOST AND FOUND ITEMS TO BE DONATED Lost and Found items are located on a table right outside the administration building doors in the loop. Please stop by the table to find things your child may have lost. Items remaining on Friday, Dec. 18 will be donated.
DISTANCE LEARNING QUARTER 3 DISTANCE LEARNING (January 5 - March 12) Please register for Quarter 3 DL by December 11.
DISTANCE LEARNING KIT PICK-UP TOMORROW Friday, December 4 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 SELF-SCREENING Transition to the app to improve your morning experience and make our jobs of tracking self-screening much easier. School Pass App - load the app to your phone OR follow the link on a web browser.
DATES to REMEMBER Oct 19 to Dec 18 Quarter 2
Dec 11 Last day to register for Q3 DL
Dec 21 - Jan 1, 2021 Winter Break - No school, NO Ext Day
Jan 4, 2021 PDD #2 - NO School, NO Ext. Day
Jan 5 Quarter 3 starts Students back on campus
Jan 5 - Mar 12 Quarter 3
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 rebecca.postema@lejardinacademy.org 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.
PICTURE OF PRACTICE THIS WEEK Grade 4 students are exploring how the universe has impacted humankind over time, whether it's through ancient myths about the constellations to modern navigation.
Building upon their understanding of sustainability, the kindergarteners are visited by "Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii"
Grade 2 finishes up their "how we express ourselves" unit, caves to canvas. (above and to the right)
An unexpected surprise! (left)
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