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Announcements: This Wednesday we had perfect attendance in grades 3-6!  Our school-wide attendance has been especially strong in the past few weeks and we appreciate your help in maintaining a focus on attendance for the final weeks of the 2018-2019 school year. Our final Parent Advisory Committee Meeting is this week.  We will meet on Thursday, May 16 from 5:30-6:30PM.  [...]

Announcements: Please help us welcome Coach LaMont White, AFIA's new PE teacher.  Coach White graduated from Missouri Western State University and was on a football scholarship during his time as a Griffon.   Following graduation, he spent seven years working for the State of Missouri Division of Youth Services. He then transitioned to teaching and is now entering his eighth year [...]

Announcements: State testing begins next Tuesday, May 7.  Please be sure to read this letter as it includes important details for students in third-sixth grade.  We will have a school-wide Spirit Day on Monday, May 6, to help third, fourth, fifth and sixth grade scholars "gear" up for state testing.  All students are encouraged to wear their favorite sports attire [...]

Our school is getting ready to take the state test. So on April 18th, Jason Bassue, Isaac Collins and Tamara Gibson came to visit the school. Each speaker was asked three questions from 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders. The speakers would answer the questions and tell a short story about why they gave that answer. They helped us [...]

Announcements: End of the Year Events: Please mark your calendar for the following annual AFIA end of the year events and celebrations.  Additional details will be sent home as we get closer to each event. Friday, May 24: Grandparent's Breakfast Monday, May 27: Memorial Day Tuesday, May 28: Track and Field Day Thursday, May 30: Celebration of Learning Friday, May [...]

Announcements: Summer School Information: For families interested in summer school, enrollment for the Upper Room summer program is now open.  While this program is not offered at AFIA, it is offered at various locations and AFIA scholars may participate at any location.  This free summer school program fills up quickly.  You learn more about Upper Room and find the summer [...]

Announcements: Just a few more days until our annual Spring Fling Family Dance! We hope to see your family this Friday.  Students must be in the company of a parent or guardian.  A light dinner will be provided. (6-7:30PM). Calendar Change: Due to snow days, we will have school on Friday, April 19.  This was previously scheduled as a professional development [...]

Announcements: As we welcome warmer weather, please remember to send warm jackets/coats and make sure your child wears long pants.  Some classes go outside for recess early in the day when it's still chilly (mid-40s) and it is often windy out on the playground. Spring Fling Family Dance: Please join us  on Friday, April 5.  Students must be in the [...]

Announcements: Spring Fling Family Dance: Please note that the date has changed for our annual family dance.  Please join us  on Friday, April 5.  Students must be in the company of a parent or guardian.  Dress to impress and come ready to dance with Battery Tour.  A light dinner will be provided. (6-7:30PM) Spring Break: Just a reminder that Spring Break [...]

Announcements: Urgent Re-Enrollment Reminder: There are just a few days left to complete re-enrollment for next year.  Re-enrollment for current students must be completed by this Friday, March 8, to secure your spot for next year.  To re-enroll current students, visit afiakc.schoolmint.net/signin. Any questions about enrollment should be directed to Ms. Phoebe at (816) 444-1720 or phoebe.devorce@afiakc.org. Reminder: Tonight is the mandatory basketball meeting for [...]