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October Breakfast Menu | October Lunch Menu Announcements: We are seeking parents to represent AFIA on this parent council. Please contact Dr. DeGraff at tricia.degraff@afiakc.org if you are interested in joining this parent council. Tomorrow violinist Randall Goosby will perform for our first-sixth grade students.  AFIA families are invited to attend his Saturday performance at the Folly Theater.  For free tickets [...]

Each year our sixth graders look forward to the annual overnight camping trip to Camp Wildwood. Pictured: current sixth graders are ready to embark on a canoe trip. Announcements: Thank you to everyone who donated food and attended our Picnic on the Playground, or volunteered at the event.  It was great to see everyone and enjoy a beautiful [...]

Announcements: Picture Day is Monday!  This Monday, September 13, is AFIA class and individual picture day.  Students do not need to wear uniforms on this day.  We will start class pictures early in the morning, so please be sure that your scholar arrives on time. If you would like class pictures, please send $10 back in the envelope that was [...]

Announcements:  AFIA students are able to receive breakfast and lunch free of charge.  Students are also welcome to bring a well-balanced lunch from home if they choose.  Monthly food service calendars will be sent home via the Wednesday Weekly at the beginning of each month. September Menus: Breakfast and Lunch Thank you to the families who attended our first Start [...]

Our fifth and sixth graders recently visited the Nelson Atkins to see the 30 Americans exhibit. We are grateful to the Nelson for this powerful experience. Announcements As a reminder, there is no school this Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2.  Students may dress down tomorrow (Thursday) if they've had perfect attendance. We are excited to announce [...]

Second and Third Graders were excited to begin a ten-week dance intensive with Alvin Ailey Teaching Artist, Mr. Michael Joy. All second and third grade scholars will participate in a weekly dance class led by Mr. Joy and other Alvin Ailey dancers. Announcements: Today we sent home information about Big Smiles, a dental program offered at AFIA.  Big [...]

August 18, 2019 Dear Families,  Due to an increased number of car riders and additional buses, we are making several changes to our dismissal routine. We know that it takes everyone working together to ensure that we end the day in a safe and organized way. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to improve transportation efficiency. [...]

Every classroom begins each day with a Morning Meeting to build a strong sense of community. Welcome to our first edition of the Wednesday Weekly. We've had a strong start to our year! This school communication is sent via text blast each Wednesday evening to share important details and dates with our school community. Please also follow our [...]

Hello AFIA Families, We are excited for the new school year. AFIA teachers are calling all families to introduce themselves and share your bus stop information. Please watch your phone for that important call! We just finished our first few days of back to school professional development!  Our team is excited to be back for the new school year. See [...]

We've added some incredible educators to our growing team! This group of new and returning AFIA teachers posed for a quick picture during their Project Lead the Way training this summer. Pictured from left to right are Mr. Turner (3rd Grade), Ms. White (3rd Grade), Ms. Haley (6th Grade), Ms. Dayonne (1st Grade) Ms. Erica (PK/K), and Ms. Gwen [...]

Thank you for another wonderful year together. Please check your child's backpack as an important letter and the 2019-20 school calendar were sent home on the last day of school. Report cards will be mailed to your home address next week.

A BIG shout-out to Dr. Steve Kerrigan, AFIA Parent Committee Member, and Coach White for coordinating a fun-filled Track and Field Day on Tuesday.  We are also extremely grateful to the many volunteers who helped the day run smoothly. The day ended with the annual Staff vs. Sixth Grade kickball game while the other classes cheered on. We’re [...]