We hope our families are enjoying the summer break. Although it’s quiet here at AFIA, we’ve been working hard to prepare for the upcoming school year. It won’t be long before the halls are once again filled with laughter and learning. Below you will find important information for the 2018-2019 school year, including school supply lists and the school calendar.
At this time most grades have a wait-list, but we do still have a few openings in Kindergarten and First Grade. We also have openings in Transitional Kindergarten (child must be 5 before October 1). If you know of someone looking for a high-quality, student-centered learning environment, please encourage them to visit our website to learn more and complete the enrollment process.
Loose Parts Playdate is this Thursday! July 12, 4-6PM
We hope your family will join us this Thursday, July 12, 2018, for a Loose Parts Playdate at AFIA. This interactive program is designed to help parents learn more about AFIA’s approach to developing children’s creativity, curiosity, and social skills through play.
Parents and children can visit multiple “play stations” and meet other AFIA families. For those interested in learning more about loose parts play, a short presentation will be held at 4:15pm and again at 5:15pm. Please RSVP so we can be sure to have enough ice cream.
Playground Update
Dr. DeGraff has some exciting news about AFIA’s playground!
Please note that this is a corrected version of the calendar as August 31, 2018, is a Professional Development Day for staff.
Save-the Date
July 12, 2018: Loose Parts Playdate
Thursday, August 9, 2018: Back to School Night
August 13, 2018: First Day of School
September 27, 2018: Curriculum Night
Supply Lists
Uniform Policy
AFIA seeks to develop a sense of camaraderie and a unified presence within our community. To aid in our sense of community, all students must wear a school-approved uniform unless it is a designated dress-down day.
AFIA’s uniform policy is as follows:
- Shirts/Tops: Solid color Polo-style shirt – collar & buttons; no prominent logos or designs
- Pants/Bottoms: Khaki/Tan or Navy bottoms (shorts, pants, skirts, dresses, etc)
- Shoes: Closed-toed loafers or athletic shoes
Student may not wear flip-flops, sandals, house shoes, heels, wheels, wedges or shoes that light up or make noise. Hats and accessories may not be worn in order to prevent distractions to the learning environment.
Lunch
All AFIA students receive free breakfast and lunch through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision. A copy of the school breakfast and lunch calendar will be sent home at the beginning of each month. Students may choose to eat breakfast before school and/or bring a lunch from home.
Transportation
We are in the process of working with First Student to establish routes for the upcoming year. If you have changed your address since enrollment, please call the school ASAP. Please note that if you have not completed the transportation form on registration paperwork, your child’s bus may not be set up for the first week of school.
Parent Survey
As you may be aware, there is an initiative to expand pre-kindergarten programs in Kansas City. Please consider sharing your insight by completing this quick survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/58HBGCW.
Summer Office Hours
We look forward to welcoming your family back to school very soon! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions. The front office is open from 9AM-3PM on weekdays during the summer break. If you need an appointment outside of those hours, please contact Phoebe at 816.444.1720.
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