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JUNIOR SCHOOL

New playground climbing steps have been installed at the Junior School. The steps were donated

by a JS parent, and the in-­stallation cost was paid for with the proceeds the JS received in August from the PFA.The children, of course, were thrilled, reports JS Principal Fran-­coise Akina.

Kids love new JS playground equipment

The Family Fun Run

and creative entries for its T-­shirt design contest. Due to their expertise and train-­ing, LJA art teachers were invited to serve as judges

of choosing the design that best represents the theme

We would like to con-­gratulate eighth-­grader Tiana on her winning entry, which will be used

2013 Family Fun Run on

Sunday, Jan. 27. – With sincere thanks

to the judges and par-­

ticipants in the contest, co-­chairs Mai Luong and Lee Rocha.

ALL SCHOOL

Join us for Family Fun Run on its new date: Jan. 27

The PFA invites you to participate in the 16th Annual Family Fun Run on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. Where: LJA Main CampusWhen: 8-11 a.m.Check-in: 8 a.m. Race start: 9 a.m. Gates close: 8:50 a.m.Entry: Free but registration mandatory Registration and T-shirt orders are due by Dec. 19.

The details

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Your PFA by the numbersAloha Le Jardin Families, Recently I gave a presentation to Junior

School parents explaining where your Par-­ent Faculty Association gets its money, and more importantly, how we spend it. I believe that this knowledge

families.The PFA raises

money from a variety of internal and external sources throughout the year.

Our sources of income are:

sales)

These funds are budgeted among the school divisions to support our goals for

year’s funds are budgeted:Division-­level Activities (funded by

dues and fundraisers)

Festival, Winter Festival, etc.)

End-­of-­Year donations to Division Prin-­

cipals (primarily funded by Moonlight in

the Mountains Auction revenues)

General PFA activities (funded by dues

and fundraisers)

Other school groups, which are unrelat-­

ed to the PFA, hold various fundraisers.

Examples of these are:

-­ing arm that supports all divisions and facilities.

alcohol free night for seniors. Funding

-­merous other fundraisers.

In order to make all these great events happen, we need your help! There are so many ways that parents

contribute, and by helping the PFA, you can make a difference in your child’s school community. If you are able to give some time, day or

evenings, please join us! Wishing you a safe and happy holiday and

joyous New Year!– Ann MedeirosPFA President 2012-­13

Ann Medeiros

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2012-13 PFA BOARD

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SAVE THE DATE

GENERAL MEETINGS

3PFA welcomes volunteers to numerous rolesLooking to get involved with your child’s

school? Please consider volunteering for the Parent Faculty Association by contacting the appropriate Directors-­at-­Large (DAL), or one of these committee leaders:

-­mons)

Nixon, merhawaii@gmail.com)

Event photographers needed: We need photos from all PFA functions for use on the PFA webpage and newsletter. You don’t need a fancy camera – camera phone pictures are

interests you, please contact or email photos

MIDDLE SCHOOL

We All Scream!students were called out into the courtyard by Middle School Principal Damian Rent-­

Most students feared the worst!

PFA handed out close to 200 ice cream bars to reward both the teachers and stu-­dents for a job well done so far this year! What a great way to start the fall break!

Middle School Fall-­

dance of the year, was

goes out to all the wonderful sixth grade parents who donated their time and/or pro-­vided food, beverages and paper goods. The next dance will

be in February!!

Fall-­oween dance a hit with students

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To volunteer for High School events, or for more info, please contact HS Direc-tors-at-Large: Liz Zachmeier (Jasmine-housekailua@gmail.com), Sharon Misco-vich (ssmha-waii@aol.com), and Eric Brown (eric.p.brown@uscg.mil)

Another Bulldog

Bash

Another Bull-dog Bash is just around the corner: Friday, March 1What: An open campus fun evening event for the enjoyment and relaxation of the High School students featuring loosely structured movie night, open gym, swim, etc.! Contact PFA Directors-at-Large Sharon Miscovich or Liz Zachmeier

HELP WANTED

COMING UP

HIGH SCHOOL

School Vice Principal Julie Do spoke with parents Nov. 7 about how to best prepare children for college.

the panel discussion, part of

series sponsored by Le Jardin Academy’s Parent Faculty Association.Scott and Julie talked about

their recommendations on academic achievements, activities and test scores.

A panel of four seniors shared their experiences in choosing colleges and what helped them prepare for the college application process. Topping students’ list of

items they credited as they go through their challenging year was supportive parents. They also recommended attending college fairs, nar-­rowing down the criteria of what really interests them and taking summer classes at colleges.

continues to grow nationwide and most colleges not only

often offer college credits to

large increase in college recruiters that are coming to Le Jardin and expects to have at least 70 colleges visit this year. Parents had the opportunity

to ask questions to the seniors and to Scott and Julie.

Prepping for college

A shout out to Lower School parent and

event, twice in one month! The faculty and staff who ordered were very apprecia-­

tive of the delicious food delivered to them on campus! The school appreciates your efforts at night at the restaurant.

Fundraiser in support of

Le Jardin School (All Day)

Monday November 5,2012

California Pizza Kitchen

(Next to Macy’s)

Fundraiser in support of Le Jardin School (All Day)Tuesday November 27 2012 (All Day)

California Pizza Kitchen

(Next to Macy’s)

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

raises funds for PFAThanks to all the LJA families who pur-­

tickets. The $10 tickets

Parent Name_______________________________________________

Student Name ______________________________________________ Teacher_______________________________________

E-­‐mail address: _______________________________________________ Phone Number ______________________________

Ward Center Festival of Giving _________ (number of three-­‐day festival tickets) x $10 each = __________

Windward Mall Festival of Giving _________ (number of three-­‐day festival tickets) x $10 each = __________

TOTAL ENCLOSED____________

CASH OR CHECK (PAYABLE TO LE JARDIN ACADEMY) ONLY PLEASE. DROP OFF PAYMENT & COUPON IN PFA BOX IN FRONT OFFICE by 10/31.

Ward Center and Windward Mall are

getting into the holiday spirit with the FESTIVAL

of

GIVING! For $10, you’ll receive an unlimited shopping pass with exclusive discounts, gifts

with purchase, entertainment, gift wrapping, and more.

100% of the sale of Festival of Giving tickets goes directly to the Le Jardin Parent

Faculty Association to provide enhanced experiences for our LJA ‘ohana.

Ward Center Festival of Giving: November 2-­‐4

Windward Mall Festival of Giving: November 2-­‐11

See the PFA website for more information. ?s: Contact Ann Medeiros pfa@lejardinacademy.org

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E-Scrip coordina-tor Donna Am-brose wishes to acknowledge par-ents Winnie Pigott and Sue Ferandin for the data-entry they performed on behalf of our eScrip program. Their efforts will help us stay on track to earn over $14,000 this year.

The VPs for Ad-missions/Market-ing would like to thank parent and staff volunteers for their help at Open House on Nov. 3:Lesley BarinaKelly ChangAnne CopseyDayna EvenSue FerandinKim GarmanJames HersheyHeidi KruelAnn MedeirosDiane PizarroLaura SimmonsSarah SlayRori SpriggsAmy SwirskyWandee Town

MAHALOThe PFA would like to thank the following for their assistance at PFA events and gar-dening projects:

Koolau Golf Club, KaneoheKoolau Golf Club, Kaneohe

MoonlightMountainsin the

MoonlightMountainsin the

Save the Date!

Who do you know?PFA needs silent auction items for ‘Moonlight’The signature event of the year for Le

Jardin Academy’s PFA is right around the corner, and we are busy planning its success.We need volunteers to assist with obtain-­

ing auction items (soliciting vendors and/or directly donating), as well as event sponsors.

If you know of a business that might be willing to donate or sponsor the event, or you are willing to help solicit donors, please contact the event planner, Meredith Nixon via email at merhawaii@gmail.com.

Digging it

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By Dayna EvenSprouting up like a beanstalk

usually refers to our children;; but in this case it is more literal. Flowers,

and, of course, beans are thriving and taking root at Le Jardin Acad-­emy. The Junior School, Lower School and Middle School broke ground this fall, replanting existing beds and creating an array of new gardens. The Junior School, through the

hard work of students, teachers and

Junior Kindergarten (JK) students

in their raised planters under the guidance of Junior School Principal Francoise Akina, Junior Kindergar-­

Morgan LaRue. The three dug in with parent volunteers and little student hands to plant a variety of vegetables including an assortment of herbs and tomatoes. The farm-­to-­table project will culminate in

garden ingredients, then shared by all.

at the end of last school year, is also receiving some much needed love. Weeds are taking a ride to the compost pile, while new plants are replacing those that didn’t make it through the hot, dry summer.

This year, the Lower School is the site of a new

garden, inspired by

students’ exhibi-­

parents, teachers, faculty, and students from all four

campuses joined together on Sat-­urday, Sept. 29, to plant a variety of native species. The new Schoolyard

inspiration for learning among students, teachers and the community. Native species were planted to

of the campus’ watershed and larger

ecosystem. The morning work was followed by a potluck lunch with dishes that contained locally grown ingredients. Many thanks go to all who dug in, especially Lori Shige-­hara who coordinated the efforts. The Lower School’s Learning

-­kawa, inspired by the community farm project, set up a green table in front of his music room for all to

Students, parents, faculty and staff turned

Native Hawaiian plants in the new Schoolyard

Habitat.

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GREEN TEAM

Digging itenjoy. Look for the periodic displays

-­gested donation’ sign as a guide for your contribution. The Aquaponics garden has a new

home near the lookout, making it easi-­er for students to access it. The system also keeps the goats at bay preventing them from having a free lunch, so to speak. Lettuces and herbs are thriving in their new location.The Middle School broke ground

a blessing from Kumu Ka`alohi. More -­

ulty and parents attended the blessing. Prior to the actual blessing, remarks from Mr. Rentoule outlined the pur-­pose of the Middle School garden.

garden is learning -­-­ learning about growth, learning about commitment, learning about balance, and learning about the land itself. We must learn about the land for it is only through the land that we are provided knowl-­edge that we can respect. This is true for all things. We cannot for example, truly respect a person, a culture, or a place of which we know little;; and it is for this reason that we are here to learn the lessons that this little parcel of land

will so graciously provide. I am not a gardener, but I know that deep down there is a gardener inside me, inside us

Marsh, with all of its cultural and ecological splendor, let us learn about the land, and through this, a little more about our own places within this

adopted a plot in the garden. The garden has been planted with

gifts from the Lower School, Rose -­

nance Department, as well as outside

sources. Tapioca, radishes, pineapple, papaya, lettuce and pumpkins are growing. A picnic table and a compost bin also have been added to the site. Watch for announcements to get

involved with starting, planting, and maintaining gardens, and take the steps to grow with your children. All Le Jardin Academy gardens

provide tools for teachers and enhance our students’ learning experiences. The

Team, a group of volunteers made up

with us!

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Did you know you can effortlessly earn money for Le Jardin Academy’s Parent Faculty Association?

Rewards Associates program, a simple and painless way for you to help us fundraise, simply by shopping as you

is no sign up involved – just click on our

and then shop as you normally would.

LJA’s shopping link is:

-­ture ordering even easier. This unique SchoolRewards link takes you directly

and shop just as you normally would.

LJA link. That includes products sold at

Just remember – you must use this link

PFA section of the school website) before you shop, in order for the PFA to earn proceeds on your purchases. Please share the link with friends and

family – anyone can use it and earn for LJA. Please contact Suchi Psarakos at su-­

chi@lava.net with questions.

Junior school students tend to their garden with Principal Francoise Akina.