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Advertise in the Directory

Each year the HSA publishes a Family Directory that is given to every family in the school and is checked many times each week when arranging play dates, contacting room parents, scheduling volunteer activities, and the like. We invite parents and local businesses to...

Marquis de Lafayette Awards

Congratulations to this year’s winners! These parents, staff and Lafayette community members made a significant contribution to the school over the years and the HSA is truly grateful to all of these individuals for their service and dedication to...

HSA Budget Approved

The budget was presented and approved by the membership on Thursday, June 6. The overall budget is $208,500. If you would like to review the budget, please click the link below. >>2013-14 HSA Proposed Budget (showing comparison to 2012-13) The changes that...

Summer Reading Guide

The 2013 Lafayette summer reading guide is here! It has major revisions in its early childhood, 2nd and 4th grade suggestions. As usual, it contains thoughtful lists for suggested summer reading as well as required summer reading assignments for students entering...

Essay Contest Winners

The judging is done and the verdicts are in! Congratulations to all of the 2013 Lafayette Essay Contest winners. This contest included three possible topics for students in 3rd, 4th and 5th...

Election Results

Thanks to all of the parents who attended last night’s election meeting or who voted by proxy. And thanks also to the Election Committee (Amy Kurtz and Mona Benach) and the Nominations Committee (Liz Wieser, Bethany Velasco, Holly Idelson, Josh Engel and Eden...

Events

Teacher Appreciation Reception

Tuesday, June11 4:30-6:30 pm It’s the end of another great school year! Show your thanks to our  amazing teachers and staff by getting involved at our annual end-of-the-year reception. We need parent volunteers to donate food, alcohol, soda and juices,...

Home Renovation Tour

Saturday, June 8, 2013 Are you thinking of renovating or adding on to your home?  “Imagine the Possibilities” while taking a tour of 7 homes in the Lafayette community to see first-hand what is possible for your home.  Homeowners will share their experiences...

Student Corner

Student Publications

Our students do an amazing job of researching, reporting, and creating these publications! See the lastest editions of Bear Facts, Cub Facts and Sports...

The Art Room

Find out what’s happening in the Art Room! Check out art teacher Laurie McLaughlin’s blog for great pictures and updates on what the classes are working on. You can also visit our “Arts Integration” page to learn about all the great...

Counselors Host “Pick Up” Discussions for Parents

Join Lafayette’s counselors, Rashida Mosby and Jillian Diesner, on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 2:15-3:15pm for an open discussion on the topics listed below. You are invited to share your ideas on each topic. The group may also discuss any...

Peace Program at Lafayette

Are you curious about the Peace Program? Which grades have Peace class? What is the Peace Club? Learn about this dynamic and unique program that teaches children conflict resolution and helps to foster a culture of kindness at our school. >>Teaching Peace...