Happy EARTH DAY 2021!!! 2021's Worldwide Earth Day THEME: Restore Our Earth Grade 6 Math Used Geometric Elements To Create Art In Celebration Of Earth Day! The students created an Earth Day themed cubist artwork, using geometric elements, angles and triangles in their artwork draft. The final artwork piece was colorful, cubist and portrayed an Earth Day theme important to the student.
Life In The Middle 7th graders in Mrs. Tam's Visual Arts & Mr. Gaines' Drama classes have finally completed their "Muppets"!! This is part of a semester-long Interdisciplinary unit in which the students design, build, write scripts, and ultimately perform their original puppet plays for the lower school. The themes of the short puppet skits involve teaching the LJA "4 Agreements" and selected ATL skills. The 7th graders are learning how to use art and theatre as a fun way of sharing knowledge ala "Sesame Street". Their performances will be video-recorded and shared with their peers. Fun times!"
Message From The Principal Hello Everyone,
As we are nearing the end of April I would like to draw your attention to the many events and activities fast approaching. Highlighted below are some of those upcoming soon. I would also like to mention that we are planning an end of the year Middle School trip to Kualoa Ranch's Secret Island in lieu of our annual water park trip. Please be on the lookout for an email detailing the logistics/costs/reservations for this very special day. More information will also be emailed to parents of 8th grade students regarding the end of the year celebration scheduled for June 1st.
Thank you for your careful review of all the information as we look forward to these upcoming events! Up Coming Middle School Events LJA MS Poetry Party And Competition (Next Friday, April 30 from 3:30 - 5:00 PM at the Kerr Lookout)
Le Jardin Academy's 2021 Middle School Poetry Slam is coming up!!! In celebration of poetry month, LJA's 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade poetry units will culminate with a showcase of some of our best original poems and poetry performances! On Friday, April 30th, from 3:30-5:00, open-mic participants and grade-level competition finalists will gather at the Kerr Lookout to record a live stream version of our annual event. We strongly encourage students to participate and get involved - MC tryouts will take place on Monday, April 26th at lunch, and open-mic participants are welcome to sign up with their individual teachers by Wednesday, April 28th, at the latest! We look forward to celebrating the hearts and talents of our LJA Middle Schoolers! :) What: A poetry celebration and competition When: Friday, April 30th from 3:30 to 5:00 Where: The Kerr Lookout @ LJA Who: Unfortunately due to COVID protocols, this will be a student-only event, but will be Livestreamed and recorded thanks to the wonderful Mr. Connors!
If you would like to donate pre-packaged, store bought food and/or drinks for the students for this event, please contact Kim McDonald in the MS Office.
Virtual May Day 2021 K-8 "E Holomua Kākou" Filming: Friday, May 7, 2021
This year May Day will be virtually live-streamed for parents as they are not allowed on campus due to our continued COVID 19 safety guidelines/protocols. Students will follow their regular class schedule before and after their grade-level portion of the May Day celebration.
Theme: Our theme this year is "E Holomua Kākou" translating as "Moving forward together". This year's theme is a reflection of our past year and how we will continue to persevere and stand strong as we move ahead, together.
Attire: 6th grade: Aloha attire
7th grade: Aloha attire
8th-grade boys: Plain white pants Plain white button-up dress shirt (collared, long-sleeved) These items will need to be brought to school on Monday, May 3 (ironed and on a hanger)
8th-grade girls: Skin tone color (and strapless) undergarments Long elastic waist slip (white or beige) Bobby pins (which match hair color)
Arrival on Recording Day:
On our May Day recording day, 8th-grade girls need to arrive at school by 7:15am and 8th-grade boys need to arrive at school by 7:45am. 6th and 7th graders can arrive at the regular school time.
Lei: Except for 8th graders, all performing students should have fresh flower lei to wear. Students can provide their own lei, or help support Project Graduation. Project Grad is collaborating with Hawaii Flower Lei company to assist with May Day PK-8 preorder and delivery at school on the day of filming. Support Project Graduation by purchasing required and additional May Day lei online for students, teachers, and faculty with stress free delivery to classrooms. Here is the link if you would like to order.
If you have any questions regarding May Day please email Ms. Ormori at kara.omori@lejardinacademy.org
MS/HS Spring Band Concert This year the MS/HS Band Concert will be held outdoors on May 12. More details and RSVP will be sent home for parents to attend in person or view via livestreaming. We will have limited socially distanced seating available. More information will be included in the upcoming RSVP. MS Spring Chorus Concert This year the MS Chorus Concert will be a virtual event on May 13. Due to the very large number of participants and social distancing guidelines we are not able to host the parents of the general MS Chorus class. More details regarding the sound check rehearsal and the performance livestream time will be sent home vial email next week.
LJA Virtual Athletic Awards Ceremony 5/18/21 at 6:00 P.M.
The Athletic Awards Banquet will be held virtually again this year on May 18th at 6:00 p.m. The banquet is for all athletic participants and their families from Season 1 and 2 sports. There will be a senior recognition as well, even if they didn't have a regular season this school year.
Please be sure to register here so we can track and anticipate attendees. We will share more information as we get closer to the event.
See the LJA Weekly Athletics newsletter and email for more details.
LJA Wellness Message
With vaccinations ramping up and summer on the way, it feels like the end of the pandemic is beginning to enter our sights. But for kids who've spent the past year weathering so much uncertainty and disappointment, there are still challenges. This week we take a look at how parents can help kids manage their feelings and expectations during this complicated time. And we offer tips from childmind.org for supporting children who are struggling, both now and after the pandemic ends.
For general information about counseling services at LJA, please visit www.hscounseling.org.
Take care and be well, Jessica Osborne & Sean Landau
MS Progress Report Information Rachel Domenic, Dean of Academics
As we begin winding down the school year, now is a great time to start reflecting on the past school year. Looking at each criteria on your most recent progress report, how can you use the AtL Skills to increase your learning and ultimately your grade? Don't know what the specific AtL skills are? Check out this document that has all of the strands for reflection. There are a lot, so just focus on a few!
Extended Day Registration Opening Soon! Extended Day 2021-2022 Registration will open Wednesday April 28th at 11:00 A.M.
Time IS Running Out! Virtual Scholastic Book Fair April 12th - April 25th
You're invited to shop our Scholastic Book Fair online starting on April 12 running to April 25! All purchases benefit Le Jardin and connect kids with new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more.
Use promo code "SHARE10" for 10% off every order, applied at checkout!
Every purchase means 25% in rewards back to LJA!
Travel Policy
Student travel procedure--approved by the Medical Hui--is in effect as long as the State allows a pre-travel COVID test for Mainland or International* travelers:
Student registers planned travel through designated division representative Student takes approved, pre-travel PCR test and registers through the State app With a negative, pre-travel PCR test and a second, negative, on-island PCR or antigen test 5-7 days following return to O'ahu, the student will be permitted to return to campus without condition. Until these results are known, the student will not be permitted on campus and should remain at home. If a student has a positive antigen test, then he/she would follow-up with a PCR test to verify the result, and, if positive, would follow COVID procedure. This procedure is intended to shorten the amount of time that students must learn remotely following travel relative to the 14-day quarantine alternative. If you have any questions, please email school.nurse@lejardinacademy.org.
*Neighbor island travelers will be expected to comply with current County and State regulations for travel and testing, and procedures may vary by island. Visit https://hidot.hawaii.gov/coronavirus/ for details.
Parent Expectations Around COVID Mitigation
Key Points to Remember:
For additional information, find our health and safety page on our school website.
PROJECT GRADUATION LEI SALES
The Class of 2021 is graduating May 29th and graduation lei pre-sales are under way!
Celebrate May Day, Teacher Appreciation and LJA's Class of 2021! Pre-order a May Day, Teacher Appreciation or Graduation lei for your keiki--and support Project Grad at the same time! As an added convenience for May Day, lei will be delivered to classrooms. Order for May Day here, the deadline is April 29. Graduation lei comes with an option to attach a personalized message to the graduate; lei will be distributed theday of the ceremony on May 29. The deadline for ordering graduation lei is Sunday, May 16; order here.
To Place 4th Quarter Lunch Orders Click HERE 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.
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Attendance
Please notify Lizbeth Smith at lizbeth.smith@lejardinacademy.org and Kim McDonald at kim.mcdonald@lejardinacademy.org if you know your child will be absent, arriving late, or leaving school early.
Sick Policy And Attendance
Sick policy If a student needs to stay home sick for a day or two they need to rest, email their teachers and get well. Please only have them join a class Zoom session with prior permission from their teachers. If they are going to be out longer than a couple of days, you will need to contact the MS Office to request the Distance Learning option. Important Dates
April 30 - Virtual Poetry Party and Competition May 7 - Virtual May Day Filming May 12&13 - Music Concerts May 13 - Coffee with the Principal May 18 - Athletics Awards Banquet* May TBD - Spring Concerts May 31 - Memorial Day Holiday No School June 1 - Eighth Grade Celebration June 2 - Last Day of School for Students
*Athletic Awards Banquet – Save the Date It will be held virtually again this year on May 18th at 6:00 p.m. The banquet is for all athletic participants and their families from Season 1 and 2 sports. There will be a senior recognition for all sports, even if they didn't have a regular season this school year.
School Links
Reminder to please call or email attendance if you will be picking up your child early.
Middle School Contacts Attendance Hotline 261-0707 x7004
Lizbeth Smith MS/HS Registrar 261-0707 x3070 lizbeth.smith@lejardinacademy.org
Kim McDonald MS Admin Assistant 261-0707 x1160 kim.mcdonald@lejardinacademy.org
Juniper Richardson Learning Support Coordinator juniper.richardson@lejardinacademy.org Jessica Osborne MS/HS Counselor jessica.osborne@lejardinacademy.org
Sean Landau
Rachel Domenic MS Dean of Academics, MYP Coordinator Rachel.Domenic@lejardinacademy.org
Vicki McNeill Dean of Students 6-12 vicki.mcneill@lejardinacademy.org
Julie Do Middle School Principal julie.do@lejardinacademy.org
Middle School Information
Please visit the Middle School Portal frequently to view additional information, important events, changes, and forms at https://www.lejardinacademy.org/parent-portal/middle-school-portal or Click HERE
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