PICTURED ABOVE: Our Pre-Kindergarteners are learning how to care for their kalo. COMMUNITY WORKDAYS! Join in the 60th anniversary celebration by participating in a series of Community Workdays at Kawainui Marsh on April 24, May 8 and June 5 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Projects will include native plantings, clearing of invasive plants, and creating rock paths. Click here to reserve your spot. Please RSVP separately for each workday you will attend; details will be emailed to you prior to the event. DEADLINE FOR PFA NOMINATIONS Last chance for Parent Faculty Association (PFA) Executive Committee nominations. Positions include: YOUʻRE INVITED TO A VIRTUAL CHOCOLATE TASTING Join LJA and Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate for a free virtual chocolate tasting event on Tuesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. In conjunction with our 60th anniversary, Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate has welcomed LJA to its Chocolate Laulima Program--when we buy, 40% of proceeds benefit LJA! Shop now!
Your Chocolate Tasting Kit includes 14 tasting pieces of 65% dark, 60% milk, and limited release single-origin chocolates, all made on Maui. The program includes an introduction to the wonderful world of chocolate, provided by CEO Dr. Gunars Valkirs.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD NOMINATIONS: DEADLINE APRIL 16 The LJA Academic Excellence Award was established in 2018 for the purpose of recognizing and honoring academic excellence at LJA. This award is made possible by the generous donation of a current family. Each year, $1,000 cash awards are made to exemplary LJA faculty in the following four categories:
Academic Excellence in Primary Years Education, Grades Pre-K–5 Academic Excellence in Middle Years Education, Grades 6-8 Academic Excellence in High School Education, Grades 9-12 Academic Excellence in Supporting Teaching & Learning, Non-Teaching Faculty
Details for nominating a candidate for the Academic Excellence Award and more information on the selection process can be found here:
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR All families are invited to the Virtual Scholastic Spring Book Fair happening April 12-25. Use promo code SHARE10 for 10% off every order, applied at checkout! Every purchase brings 25% in rewards back to LJA! Click here to attend the virtual book fair. 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. CURRENT LEVEL IMPORTANT DATES April 22: Earth Day May 29: Class of 2021 Graduation May 31: Memorial Day (Holiday) |