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Wednesday Weekly 2.27.19
Announcements: We were saddened to cancel school this morning due to unsafe road conditions. Please note that our last day of school is currently scheduled for Friday, May 31. As a friendly reminder, we DO have school this Friday, March 1. Urgent Re-Enrollment Reminder: There are just 10 days left to complete re-enrollment for next year. Re-enrollment for current students [...]
Wednesday Weekly 2.20.19
Announcements: We're ready for winter to come to a quick end. Please note that March 1, 2019, has been changed to a student attendance day. Fingers crossed that next week is a full week of school! Tomorrow night is our Art's Integration Night from 5:30-7:30PM. We hope your family will join us and ask that you RSVP on our Facebook [...]
Loose Parts Play
In July we invited scholars and their families to join us for a Loose Parts Play Date, an interactive program designed to share AFIA’s approach to developing children’s creativity, curiosity, and social skills through play. Play is not only a contributor to a child’s physical health and well-being; play promotes the development of creativity, imagination, self-confidence, self-efficacy, as well as [...]
Second Graders Get Hands On During Field Experiences
Field trips are often some of the most vivid, and fond, memories from time in school. While field trips are fun, they are also important learning experiences. At AFIA, we use field experiences to aide in the learning process. At AFIA, field experiences are a critical component of project work. In the project approach to learning, scholars are encouraged to [...]
Wednesday Weekly 2.13.19
Announcements: It is great to see everyone at conferences this week. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and appreciate the time you spend collaborating with us. Results from the 2018-2019 spring Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are now available and will be distributed at family teacher conferences. Please read this letter, which was distributed with individual student reports, outlining [...]
Wednesday Weekly 2.6.19
Announcements: New bus times were sent home with students on Wednesday. Please check your child's backpack for the purple piece of paper that has your new pick-up time. New times are effective immediately. Please plan to be ready at least 10 minutes before your new pick-up time for the first few days as we work through the new routes. Thank [...]
Arts Integration Family Night
AFIA is hosting an Arts Integration Family Night for current and new families on Thursday, February 7 from 5:30 - 7:30. Current families - Please come learn more about how arts are integrated across the curriculum. New families - This is a great opportunity to visit AFIA and learn more about arts integration. Please RSVP for Thursday's event here or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/355809898536037/. [...]
Wednesday Weekly 1.30.19
Field Experiences are an important component of AFIA's Project Approach. On Tuesday, January 29, First Grade Scholars engaged in experiential learning at the Nelson Atkins Museum, while all other students attended "Meet Dr. King" at the Folly Theater. (pictured below) Announcements: -We hope our AFIA families are staying warm on this dangerously cold day. We wish we were [...]
Open House this Saturday
AFIA is hosting an Open House for new families this Saturday, January 26th from 10AM - 1PM. For our current families - please share information about this Open House with your networks! For new families - If you have not visited the school yet, this is a great opportunity to visit AFIA and learn more. You can RSVP for Saturday's [...]
Wednesday Weekly 1.16.19
PK/Kindergarten Scholars enjoyed their field trip to the Nelson Atkins Museum this week. Announcements: -Yearbook photo proofs were sent home with students today. Ordering directions are included with the proofs. Order forms and payment must be returned by 2/8/19. If you have not received your child's proofs, please contact their classroom teacher. Picture retakes are scheduled for Friday, [...]
School is in session
School is in session on Tuesday, Jan. 15th. If a bus cannot get to your bus stop, please call First Student at 816.254.5262 to arrange for alternate pick-up. Buses will likely run slow, so we thank you in advance for your patience. We know many people were without power over the weekend and washing uniforms might have been difficult. Thus, [...]
Wednesday Weekly 1.9.19
2109 is off to a strong start! Announcements: We hope your family had a wonderful break. We were so glad to welcome our scholars back to school this week. Thank you for your patience and understanding with transportation, particularly with route 2. We are working with First Student to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Please continue [...]