It’s been a snowy week at AFIA! Ms. Miller and Ms. Haley are bundled up for bus duty.

January Breakfast Calendar | January Lunch Calendar 

Announcements:

  • We will have a spirit week next week to celebrate the power of teamwork and the Kansas City Chiefs as they head to the Super Bowl.
    • Miami Monday (Beach Day): Students are encouraged to dress in”beach” attire (Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, etc.)
    • Time Travel Tuesday (70s Day): The last time Kansas City won the Super Bowl was 1970.  Wear groovy clothing/accessories from the 1970’s era.
    • Winning Wednesday (Hat Day): Just like Coach Andy Reid, students are encouraged to wear their favorite hat to school.
    • Together Thursday: (Class Color Day): Each classroom will choose a “class color” for students to wear.
    • Red Friday: Wear red, gold or a favorite KC shirt to show your Kansas City pride.
  • We hope you can join us next Tuesday, January 28 for our Parent Advisory Committee Meeting.  Meetings are held at 6PM and childcare is provided.  All parents are invited to attend.  PAC Meetings are a great way to connect and collaborate with other parents and help inform school programming.
  • We are currently enrolling NEW students for the 2020-2021 school year and are hosting an Open House this Saturday, January 25 (10AM-1PM), for interested families to tour AFIA and learn more about our approach, meet teachers and administrators, and tour the school.  Please share our Open House facebook invitation your family and friends. The 2020-2021 enrollment deadline for new students is March 2, 2020.  Current families will receive information about re-enrollment in February.

Upcoming Events:

  • Saturday, January 25: AFIA Open House (10AM-1PM)
  • Tuesday, January 28: Field Trip – North by Night at The Folly Theater (Ms. Richardson’s Class, Mrs. Cobbins’ Class, Ms. Haley’s Class)
  • Tuesday, January 28: Parent Advisory Committee @ 6PM
  • Thursday, January 30: Field Trip – The Storling Dance Theater presents the Underground at the Kauffman Center (Grades 3rd – 6th)
  • Thursday, January 30: Field Trip – Nelson Atkins Museum (First Grade Classes)
  • February 10-14, 2020: Winter Conferences
  • Friday, February 14: No School (due to conferences)
  • Monday, February 17: No School (President’s Day)