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Wednesday Weekly 4.8.2020
Kansas City author and illustrator Charlie Mylie makes a special "virtual" visit to our AFIA students. Check it out in Ms. Gwen's newsletter. Hello, families. We know that you are receiving updates from your child(ren)'s classroom teacher, as well as our leadership team. Our goal is to keep you informed and also thoughtfully streamline communication. Now that we [...]
Author Charlie Mylie Visits Virtually and #FlattenTheCurve
Hello AFIA students (and families)! This is Ms. Gwen, AFIA's LACES teacher. I miss each of you very much! However, I am excited we get to stay in touch while we are apart and continue our learning together. Below, you will find pictures of our last class before Spring Break. Our classroom message. You practiced illustrating like [...]
Virtual Learning Plans
Dear AFIA Families, In case you missed it, here is the link to Mrs. Colbert's Facebook live post from tonight: She shared some of the things to expect as we head back to "virtual school" this week and also read one of her favorite books. We hope you are staying safe. As you likely know, school will now be closed [...]
COVID-19 Communication
We are closely monitoring information regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). As a way to ensure all information is easily accessible, all COVID-19 communication will be posted here (most recent info will be posted first). An update on remote learning & art/supply kits: bit.ly/AFIA4-1 We distribute food on Wednesdays from 10 - 1. For more info: http://bit.ly/AFIA3-29-20 Virtual Learning [...]
Wednesday Weekly 3.4.2020
March Breakfast Menu | March Lunch Menu Announcements: As a reminder, there is no school this Friday as this is a professional development day for staff. This weekend is also daylight savings. We know that springing forward can be hard on children's sleep schedule. We appreciate all that you do to ensure that students come to school rested and ready [...]
Wednesday Weekly 2.26.2020
Thank you to the KC Friends of Alvin Ailey for visiting AFIA today to perform "Setting the Stage." This performance provides insights into the history and legacies of African-American pioneers in minstrels, jazz dance, ballet, Afro-Caribbean – including Katherine Dunham and Alvin Ailey. Afterward some of our AFIA scholars had an opportunity to perform with Tyrone Aiken, Alvin Ailey [...]
Wednesday Weekly 2.19.2020
Our community expectations are represented with two simple, but powerful, Guiding Values: Treat people right and do the right thing. February Breakfast Menu | February Lunch Menu Announcements: Black History Month: We're celebrating Black History Month in many ways, both inside and outside of the classroom. Many of our students attended a performance of Underground at the Kauffman [...]
Important Updates
We have a few important updates for families. Please read below: School Canceled on Wednesday The Super Bowl victory parade is currently scheduled for Wednesday, February 5th. As we learned from the Royals parade in 2015, it is difficult to hold school during a city-wide event like this. We also know that some families and staff members will want to [...]
Wednesday Weekly 1.30.2020
Students have shown a lot of spirit this week. Red Friday is our final spirit day this week. Go Chiefs! January Breakfast Calendar | January Lunch Calendar Announcements: Conferences are the week of February 10-14. Sign-up sheets will be sent home next Monday, February 3. During these conferences we will discuss first semester academic and social-emotional growth, share [...]
Start at Zero
The AFIA community extends beyond students, families and staff. Our community partners help us better meet the needs of our students and families. This year we have a new partnership with Start at Zero, a local non-profit, to support early childhood development. We know a child’s early years are critical to school success and this partnership supports families with young [...]
Wednesday Weekly 1.23.2020
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 [...]
Wednesday Weekly 1.15.2020
January Breakfast Calendar | January Lunch Calendar Pictured: Ms. Horne facilitates a Paideia Seminar with a group of fourth graders. In the seminar, scholars have a collaborative intellectual dialogue facilitated around open-ended discussions about a text. Paideia Seminars include learning objectives for both academic and social emotional learning. Announcements: As a reminder, there is no school next Monday, [...]