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AFIA school mascot
Have you heard the news? AFIA students are going to choose a school mascot. The enrichment teachers have been working with classes of students each Thursday afternoon to explore potential mascot ideas. As the year continues, our staff, students, and families will vote on a mascot and then our students will design a visual image. AFIA teachers submitted mascot ideas [...]
Family Updates March 19, 2022
Report Cards going home We enjoyed meeting with families during February conferences. Since many conferences were held virtually due to the inclement weather, we sent home paper copies of report cards on Thursday. AFIA 6th graders recently went to special exhibit at the Nelson. AFIA 6th graders viewing a sculpture at the Nelson. Field Trips Thanks [...]
AFIA Basketball Clinic
Have you heard the exciting news? AFIA will be putting on its very on basketball clinic during the month of April for our very own 4th-6th Grade students! Don't miss out on this opportunity. We will hold a clinic every other Saturday morning for 2 hours. We will cover the basic fundamentals of both offense and defense, drills, games, and [...]
Visual Arts Newsletter
A 4th Grade student showing the different textures of all her favorite foods. Welcome to the 2022 AFIA visual arts newsletter. I am excited to share some of the artwork we have created so far this year. Creativity, ingenuity, and perseverance have been key components to our activities in visual arts. From storytelling, to sharing and teamwork, the [...]
Family Update 2.1.22
Below are a few time sensitive announcements and reminders: School is canceled for Thursday, February 3rd due to the road conditions. There will be no school or virtual learning on Thursday, February 3rd. Enjoy the snow day and stay safe. As a reminder, Friday is a professional development day, so there is no school on Friday. See you Monday! No [...]
Staying on “Track” with Physical Education!
By Coach Chay Can you believe it's already second semester?! It has been a blast working with your student in the gym. In the past two months students, were very active in Physical Education. Students worked on overhand and underhand throwing skills and were able to use techniques while participating in live games and activities such as tower take down, [...]
Family Update 1.28.22
Announcements A Special Surprise from 15 and the Mahomies! AFIA students and staff had a special surprise today! As part of Patrick Mahomes' Read for 15 initiative, the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation sent Minsky's pizza for our entire school! After we enjoyed some pizza, we celebrated with fifteen minutes of extra reading on this red Friday. Personal Safety Presentations [...]
Welcome to Theatre!
Three...two...one...ACTION! Pre-K through 6th grade AFIA students are learning and exploring the world of Theatre in enrichment. I am Lacy Cunningham, AFIA Enrichment Teacher, Director, Teaching Artist and Playwright. I have the pleasure of introducing our students to elements of drama. Click here to learn more about me! Why Theatre? Theatre teaches so much more than "how to be in [...]
Family Update 12.14.21
Announcements and Reminders Spirit Week: It’s Winter Spirit Week! Please this flyer for more details. Class parties will be held on Friday, December 17th. COVID Vaccinations: The KC Health Department is giving out $50 gift cards to individuals (ages 5 or older) who get their 1st or 2nd dose of the COVID vaccine at 2400 Troost. To learn more go [...]
Family Update 10.20.21
Announcements and Reminders Harlan Brownlee, local Kennedy Center teaching artist is collaborating with AFIA classroom teachers in integrating dance into classroom instruction. In these pictures you can see students representing their learning through movement. This work is funded by the Missouri Arts Council. No School on Friday! October 22nd is a professional day at AFIA. You can see AFIA's [...]
Literature Prompts Discussion, Sparks Creative Expression, and Builds Community
What is LACES? LACES is anchored in critical literacy: the ability to analyze, evaluate, and act on information, as a critical member of society. LACES is an enrichment class and gives students opportunities to practice responding to literature through discussion, writing, doing, and making. Often times, students use recycled materials to create an artistic response to a high quality shared [...]
Weekly Update 9.16.21
September Breakfast Menu | September Lunch Menu Announcements and Reminders No School Tomorrow (Professional Development Day) As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow, Friday, September 17th as this is a professional development day for our staff. Big Smiles Dental Services @ AFIA We work with Big Smiles Dental to provide free dental services to AFIA students. The dentist will [...]