Join us for our first virtual Harambee this Friday, April 17, at 3:15PM.

The reality that we will continue remote learning through the end of the year, as well as the other challenges we’re facing during this time of uncertainty, can result in children asking questions that are difficult to answer with certainty. The following resources can be helpful in navigating conversations and supporting your child emotionally during this time: 

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus

10 Tips for Talking About COVID-19 with Your Kids 

10 Ways Parents Can Bring Social Emotional Learning Home

Talking with Your Children About School Closure

An Update from Mrs. Miller: Mrs. Miller, AFIA’s Family School Liaison, recently shared a blog update with helpful community resources to support families with COVID-19 challenges. Additionally, Mrs. Miller is a great collaborator to support your child’s social emotional learning. Her contact information is included in this blog post. 

Virtual Harambee: On Fridays our school community joins together for Harambee, a time for school-wide connection and celebration. We’ll have our first virtual Harambee this Friday, April 17, at 3:15PM. We hope you and your scholar can join us: https://meet.google.com/qvd-fety-ywj.  

Superhero Yoga: Through our partnership with Superhero Yoga, AFIA students have a yoga class each week with a certified yoga instructor. (You might remember this 41 Action News segment featuring Superhero Yoga and AFIA from 2018.)  Please check out the online resources that Superhero Yoga has shared to help your student continue to engage in yoga at home. 

Last Day of School: Our last day of remote learning will be Wednesday, May 27. We are working on plans to provide closure for students, families and staff, as well as celebrate our amazing sixth graders who will finish their final year at AFIA. More information to come. . .