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Field Day
Thank you to all who have volunteered to assist with Field Day next week. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this form as soon as possible. It is important for all students to wear tennis shoes on Field Day. We also ask that you apply sunscreen before school.
Title 1 Meeting
Each spring we meet with families and teachers to review data, as well as our Title I plans and ESEA Plans. Our Annual Title 1 Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28th from 4:30-6PM. Dinner and childcare is provided. Please RSVP here to join us. As a part of this meeting, we will ask for your feedback related to family involvement for the upcoming school year.
2024-2025 Calendar & Transportation Update
As you read in a letter from Dr. DeGraff, we are changing our transportation provider for the upcoming school year. Our first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is Monday, August 19th. Similar to this year, our day will start at 9:05 AM and end at 4:10 PM. Please click here to access the 2024 – 2025 school calendar.
Family-School Relationships Survey
We are seeking your feedback about your experiences at AFIA. Please take this survey: https://bit.ly/4brBKiV. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
2024-2025 Registration Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year needs to be completed by May 30. If you have any questions, please call 816-444-1720 or email enrollment@afiakc.org
Last Day of School and Report Cards
Our last day of school is Thursday, May 30th. Report cards will be posted to Infinite Campus on Monday, June 3rd. To access report cards, follow the steps below:
- Login to Parent Portal
- On left hand side, click DOCUMENTS
- Select 24-25 School Year
- Click on the report card
Library Books
Please help your student(s) look for any outstanding AFIA library books and return them before the last day of school.
School Uniform Survey
Based on feedback from families, we are considering changes to our school uniform policy for the upcoming school year and want your feedback. Please complete this survey by May 29th. We will share the results of the survey on June 3rd.
Pantry
The AFIA Food Pantry will be open Wednesday, May 29th, from 3-5:30PM. Come stock up on food and hygiene items for the summer as this is our final food pantry for the school year. All remaining items will be available for taking on Thursday, May 30th from 8:30-10AM.
Our school food pantry will be closed during the summer. If you are interested in other food pantries in the community open during the summer, you can find more information here.
Summer Food Assistance (SuN Bucks)
Missouri is currently awaiting approval on a new program called MOSun Bucks. This program is aimed at helping families buy groceries for school-aged children during the summer. At this time, Missouri SuN Bucks is pending approval. However, families should start preparing now in order to receive information when the program launches.
Here’s what you should do now to get ready for Missouri SuN Bucks:
- If your family gets SNAP or TA, update your address online at mydss.mo.gov by selecting “Report a Change”
- See below to subscribe to get important email alerts about the program
If you do not currently receive food stamps/SNAP, and are interested or need assistance in applying, you can find out if you qualify by calling 877.653.9522 or visiting www.harvesters.org/SNAP.
Summer Resources Please see this document for a list of summer camps and programs for your student.
Get the Lead Out
Over the last few decades, actions have been taken to reduce or remove lead and lead exposure in plumbing components through the Safe Water Drinking Act and subsequent amendments. However, in 2022, Missouri Legislation took a step forward in an additional effort to further reduce lead exposure in children by passing the Get the Lead out of School Drinking Water Act (RSMo 160.077) which sets standards for lead concentrations in school drinking water. This Act requires schools to conduct inventory, sampling, remediation, and monitoring at all potable drinking water outlets used or potentially be used for drinking, food preparation, and cooking or cleaning utensils. Academy for Integrated Arts is in compliance with the Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act (160.077, RSMo). AFIA’s test results & Get the Lead Out FAQ are available at: https://afiakc.org/families/.
Upcoming Dates
Monday, May 27th: No School (Memorial Day)
Tuesday, May 28th:
- Students return
- Kindergarten Celebration @ 2:30PM
Wednesday, May 29th: Field Day
Thursday, May 30th: Last Day of School
- Sixth Grade Send-Off @ 1:30PM
- Dismissal at 4:05PM
- There is no After Care on the last day of school.
Monday, August 19th: First Day of the 2024 – 2025 School Year