Announcements:

  •  Check your child’s backpack for two items:
    • Updated bus times were sent home Monday, if your child’s bus time changed by more than 5 minutes. Look for a note on yellow paper. If you have any questions, please call  First Student at 816-254-5262 & press “0” to get a dispatcher. You can also call 816-444-1720 or email enrollment@afiakc.org.
    • A newsletter from your child’s classroom. Classroom newsletters go home every other week.
  • We are working to finalize our playground install date and hope to have it installed within the next month.

Our 6th graders won first place in the KC Healthy Kids photo contest.

  • Take a moment to read this blog highlighting last year’s 6th graders and their contributions to our playground project.

Upcoming Events:

  • Friday, August 31: NO SCHOOL (This day is a professional development day for our staff.  You can access our school calendar on our webpage: www.afiakc.org).
  • Monday, September 3: NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)
  • Thursday, September 6: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting (6 PM)
  • Thursday, September 27: Curriculum Night

Upcoming Free, Fun Family-Friend Events

KC Friends of Alvin Ailey – FREE DANCE lessons

https://www.kcfaa.org/first-fridays/

Every month, KCFAA participates in First Friday – giving individuals of all ages the opportunity to have fun while learning the art of hip-hop dance.

Time:          5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Date:           Friday, September 7

Location:    KCFAA: David T. Beals III Studio, 1714 East 18th Street, KCMO

Open to ALL ages and skill levels.

For more information:  www.kcfaa.org/first-fridays

City in Motion Dance in the Park

Once a year, City in Motion hosts Dance in the Park. This event showcases unique dance styles of Kansas City. This free, fun event is great for the whole family. Bring a blanket and snacks and enjoy the dance performances.

https://www.facebook.com/danceinthepark/

Time: 6 – 10 PM

Date: Saturday, September 8

Location: Roanoke Park. 3601 Roanoke Rd, Kansas City, Missouri

Pre-K Feasibility Study

Please take a moment to share your feedback regarding Pre-K in Kansas City via this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/58HBGCW

Survey Description: Participation in this survey is anonymous and will inform the Kansas City Charter School Pre-K Cooperative Feasibility Study.  This study is exploring possibilities around how local schools could potentially partner in the provision of pre-K services to maximize innovation, collaboration and quality approaches. This study is being supported by SchoolSmartKC, a local collaborative fund focused on improving educational opportunities for students in Kansas City, and the Stanley H. Durwood Foundation.