Last week AFIA hosted a number of resident artists including Baba Bomani, a poet, hip hop artist and writing teacher from DC. We also hosted local teaching artists Harlan Brownlee, Priest and David Muhammad.
Announcements
Family Focus Groups
Inquiry, asking questions and seeking answers that inform our understanding, is at the heart of our instructional model at AFIA. We hold various focus groups each year to gain insight from our families and we’re planning an upcoming focus group to gather your feedback. The purpose of this focus group is to provide an opportunity for families to share how we can:
- best partner with families to ensure that they feel valued in our school community
- ensure all children are able to thrive at school and feel a sense of belonging
Please use this form to sign up for a focus group. We are offering both onsite and virtual focus group meetings. Please sign up by this Monday, April 18th. We’d love to hear from you!
Feedback on Masks
Based on feedback from families, we are considering moving forward with “masks optional” at AFIA. We’ve had no covid cases in our school for a few weeks and the case count has decreased significantly in KC. Please share your feedback using this link. We appreciate your feedback and will announce a final decision within the next week.
Spring Fling
We are excited to announce the return of AFIA’s annual Spring Fling. We look forward to welcoming families, students and teachers to AFIA for this fun event. We are working with a DJ to finalize the date and will share more details soon. We are looking to schedule this for a Friday in May.
Sunflower House
We are happy that Sunflower House will be coming to AFIA. Sunflower House (an advocacy center for children) will give age-appropriate presentations to students regarding body boundaries, “safe touches”, internet safety, and critical thinking skills when in such situations. Presentations will take place on the following dates:
- 2nd & 3rd grades (Wednesday April 20th)
- 4th-6th grades (Thursday, April 21st)
- K & 1st grade (Friday, April 22nd)
If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Daniels at 816-444-1720 or jenessa.daniels@afiakc.org.
Big Smiles Dentist
Dentists from Big Smiles are coming to AFIA on April 14th, 18th, 19th and 26th. If you would like for your child to be seen, but did not already return a paper form, you must submit the application online using this link: https://www.myschooldentist.com/AFAFMO_schsrm
Picture Day
Picture day is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27th. Students will take individual and class pictures. There WILL NOT be a retake day.
AFIA Mascot
Help us select AFIA’s school mascot. To learn more, click this link. Please discuss the options with your student(s) and vote for the mascot you like the most: CHOOSE THE AFIA MASCOT!
Enrollment Fairs
Our goal is for all families to complete registration forms for the 22-23 school year by April 29. We are hosting enrollment fairs for families that would like assistance in completing registration forms. We also are happy to begin having some on-site activities for families and are hosting a Playground Playdate on April 21 for current and new families. Families can come, meet other families & enjoy time on the playground. Food & drinks will be served during these events. Please fill out this form to RSVP so we can be sure we have enough food and drinks. Call 816-444-1720 or email enrollment@afiakc.org if you have any questions.
Playground Playdate
We look forward to hosting new and current families at our upcoming Playdate on the Playground. We hope you can join us on April 21st from 5 – 7PM! Please RSVP here.
AFIA Basketball Clinic
The first basketball clinic was a success! The basketball clinic is offered to students in grades 4th-6th, if your child missed the first one don’t worry there are two other clinics this month, April 16th and 30th, just return the letter and form that was sent home.
Resident Artists
As an arts integrated school, teaching artists visit AFIA to work with our students and teachers. Last week, we were excited to host a number of resident artists including Baba Bomani, a poet, hip hop artist and writing teacher from DC. We also hosted local teaching artists Harlan Brownlee, Priest and David Muhammad.
Field Trips
Students have been going on a number of field trips recently! This week both the 3rd and 6th grades are going to the Environmental Learning Center at the FL Schlagle Library to engage in learning connected to their projects.
Hams for the Holidays
Hy-Vee is partnering with first responders to distribute hams to families in need on April 12th. For more information, please see this flier.
Free tickets to City in Motion’s professional dance company’s performance
City in Motion has offered free tickets to their dress rehearsal for their professional company concert on April 29th. If you are interested, please see this flier.
Start at Zero Play Date One of our partners, Start at Zero, is hosting weekly playdates on Wednesdays from 10 – 11:30. These playgroups are for children under 5 years old and their caregivers. Next week’s playdate is at the Central Library. For more information, see this flier.
Upcoming Dates:
Friday, April 15, 2022: Staff Professional Development Day (No School)
April 20-22, 2022: Sunflower House Presentations
Thursday, April 21, 2022: Playdate on the Playground (RSVP link)
Wednesday, April 27, 2022: Picture Day (individual and class pictures)
May 3-20, 2022: MAP Testing (Grades 3-6)