Aloha Junior School Parents,

We hope you are having a safe and enjoyable summer! I want to thank you for selecting Le Jardin

Academy as the school of choice for your child. We are excited to have your child join us and are busy preparing for the start of the school year in August.

The Junior School (JS) curriculum is based on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and for LJA, this means that teaching and learning will engage children in active and inquiry-based learning. The program focuses on the total growth of the developing child, encompassing their social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs in addition to academic development. Our approach to pre-reading, pre-writing, and mathematical concepts instruction has been developed from the best teaching practices. You will find detailed information about the curriculum and program in your introductory package, shared at the first teacher conference.

Below is some information you'll need to help you have a successful start of the school year.

STUDENT MEDICAL FORMS

All new Junior School students must submit Student Health Form 14 and Preschool Supplement Form 908. The Student Health Form 14 record must include a current physical and TB clearance dated within 12 months or TB Document G: State of Hawaii TB Risk Assessment for Adults and Children. Hawaii State regulation prohibits attendance without these documents. These forms must be received PRIOR to the first day of school along with evidence of immunizations.

Le Jardin Academy Magnus Health to manage student health forms. For access, log onto MySchoolApp and click on the Magnus Health icon. Please allow 20 to 30 minutes per student to fill out the required forms and upload required documents required. You will login and confirm or update each child's record annually prior to the start of school in the years to come.

A separate email providing directions to access Magnus Health will be sent by July 2. Please enter the required health information for each child attending LJA no later than July 22.

The following documents will be uploaded into Magnus:

Student Health Record: including immunization records, TB clearance, and physical examination. Please refer to the LJA website for requirements: vaccine, physical exams and TB clearance
Over-the-counter Medication Form
Prescription Medication Form: required for LJA to administer prescription medication at school if applicable
Asthma Action Plan, Anaphylaxis/Allergy Action Plan, Diabetes Action Plan, and/or Seizure Action Plan Form - if applicable

You may also visit the Magnus Health page for Parents for more information: http://magnushealth.com/parents/ and Privacy and Security page at www.magnushealth.com/privacy-and-security/

CLASS ASSIGNMENT AND INTRODUCTORY CONFERENCE

Class assignments and your child's group-start date will be emailed to you the week of August 3. Between August 4 and August 8, you will receive a phone call from your child's homeroom teacher inviting you to a parent-student-teacher introductory conference on August 9, 10 or 11. Please complete our School Questionnaire and bring the completed form to your introductory conference. You will also be asked to bring:

2 disposable face masks in individually labeled Ziploc bags
heavy art apron labeled with child's name (no plastic aprons)*
a change of clothes in a gallon-sized plastic bag labeled with your child's name
a fitted mat cover labeled with your child's name (light cotton fabric, no heavy denim, or quilted material). It must be a pillowcase style, approximately 44" x 20 ¾". Please note: mats are sent home for daily for washing; it is useful to have several covers to rotate through the week

*Due to storage limitations, backpacks are not allowed

START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

To allow for a smooth transition, the JS begins the year with a staggered day schedule which divides students into two groups. Group 1 will attend on Thursday, August 12 and Group 2 will attend on Friday, August 13. For these first two half-group days, the Pre-K students will be dismissed at 11:20 a.m. and the JK students will be dismissed at 2:20 p.m. All students will return to school on Monday, August 16 for the first full day of school. Extended Day starts on August 16 for the children who are registered.

Pre-Kindergarten (3-4 year olds) regular hours are 7:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. for half-day and 7:30-2:20 p.m. for full day. Junior Kindergarten (4-5 year olds) regular hours are 7:30 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. All drop offs and dismissals take place in the front courtyard.

MORNING DROP OFF
Prior to your arrival on campus, students are required to complete their SchoolPass wellness check (more information about this procedure and the app will be sent later). Please arrive at school before 8:00 a.m. to avoid missing specials and morning circle. Early Care is available for all students from 6:30 a.m., with staggered drop off starting at 7:30 a.m. Teachers will relay individual drop off times during your conference.

EXTENDED DAY AND AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Our Extended Day program begins on August 16 and important details can be found here. Please email extended.day@lejardinacademy.org if you have any questions about our Extended Day program.

In addition to Extended Day, additional afterschool activities are offered by external vendors. A separate email with dates and registrations for these activities are sent in September.

SNACK AND LUNCH
We serve all preschoolers a nutritious morning snack. An afternoon snack is served to those enrolled in Extended Day and remain on campus after 2:30 p.m. Students staying after 11:20 a.m. may bring a packed lunch from home or order one of our lunch options. Information and registration forms can be found here starting August 4; please note that 1% milk may be ordered via the separate "milk order form" found on this page. The lunch program begins on August 16, the first full day of school. For home lunches, we recommend an ice pack to keep food at a cool temperature or a thermos for hot foods. There is no refrigerator or microwave available.

PARENT AND STUDENT HANDBOOK
Please thoroughly review the Junior School section of the Parent and Student Handbook, which will be included in your introductory package and posted online before the start of the school year.

PERMISSION TO PUBLISH POLICIES
All photographs of your child and any artwork created in the JS are permitted to be published on our social media, websites, and in our yearbook. Please email junior.school@lejardinacademy.org if you do not want your child's image or their artwork to be published.

COVID PROCEDURES AND TRAVEL POLICIES
For information on our COVID 19 policies and procedures, as well as the travel policy, please visit the Health Updates page on our website.

TUITION PAYMENTS

Please remember to sign into the SMART Tuition paperless billing and payment system. This is located in the Resources tab in the Parent Portal (MySchool App) and is the same portal used for signing enrollment contracts. If you have difficulty logging in or need a password reset please email support@lejardinacademy.org.

Tuition payment deadlines:

Annual Payment: July 15
Semi-annual Payments: July 15; December 15
Monthly Payments: 15th of each month (August to May)

Contact student.billing@lejardinacademy.org if you have any questions regarding your account.

UPCOMING DATES

August 6 JS Parent Information Session via Zoom @ 4:00 pm

August 9-11 JS Conferences

August 12-13 JS Half-Group First Day

August 13 JS Bienvenue (New Parent Welcome)

August 16 First full day of school

The Junior School office is currently closed but you may email junior.school@lejardinacademy.org with any questions you may have.

We look forward to an exceptional year filled with learning, fun, and rewarding experiences with the children. Enjoy the rest of the summer with your 'ohana!

Mahalo,

Josh Masagatani

Junior School Interim Principal

josh.masagatani@lejardinacademy.org or 261-0707 ext. 1040

Kimberly Miyahana

Junior School Administrative Assistant

kimberly.miyahana@lejardinacademy.org or 261-0707 ext.1150

Important Dates

Summer Fun 2020-21 Dates

Summer Fun for entering JK students

JK Session I: June 14 - July 2, 2021

JK Session II: July 6-16, 2021

JK Session III: July 19 - July 30, 2021

For entering K-12 students

Main Campus Grades K- 8: July 19 - July 30, 2021

July 27

2nd JS Summer Email

August 6

JS Parent Information Session via Zoom @ 4:00 pm

August 9-11

JS Conferences

August 12/13

JS Half-Group First Day

August 13

JS Bienvenue au Jardin (New Families Welcome)

August 16

First full day of school

September 6

HOLIDAY - Labor Day

(campus closed)

Above is the JS Important Dates list. It will be updated in each Junior School Weekly Newsletter.

Additional calendar information can be found on our 2021-2022 LJA School Calendar . The calendar can also be found in the Parent Portal. Please note that dates may change due to unforeseen issues. Check the Parent Portal often for up to date information as well as to view the following important documents:

Junior School Parent and Student Handbook (coming soon!). There will be several changes made to the Parent and Student Handbook. Please read the handbook with your child/ren when it becomes available and electronically sign to acknowledge your agreement to the terms outlined within.
All School Calendar
Junior School Important Dates Calendar (coming soon!)
Junior School Welcome Letter
Questionnaire for School Entry

Junior School Communications

The majority of school information is sent electronically. Please make sure our Junior School Administrative Assistant, Kimberly Miyahana, has your most updated email account. Kimberly can be contacted by email at kimberly.miyahana@lejardinacademy.org or phone at (808) 261-0707 x1150.