AFSA K-12 Family Update

Dear AFSA K-12 Families,

Each year we send out a survey to all of our families to see how we are doing. Please click here to fill out the 2023-2024 Parent Survey. The last day to fill out the survey is June 15, 2024.

Thank you!

AFSA High School Cell Phone Policy Feedback Form 2024-2025

The cell phone committee has been working on creating a new policy for our students around the use of cell phones. Attached is the proposed policy. Please provide any feedback or concerns you have with the policy. It is a rough draft and will be finalized this summer. Please click here to fill out the AFSA High School Cell Phone Policy Feedback Form 2024-2025.

AFSA High School Proposed Cell Phone Policy 2024-2025.pdf

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AFSA High School Sports Interest Survey

AFSA Athletics' goal is to engage students in extracurricular activities so they can experience positive interactions, develop sportsmanship, dedication, fortitude, and a positive work ethic while participating in the physical activity and skill development of a competitive sport. If you are interested in getting involved with any of our sports (Cross Country, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track) in the 2024-2025 school year, please follow the QR code and fill out the AFSA Sports Interest Form.

AFSA Sports Club Flyer.pdf

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AFSA's #BeAFSA Summer Events - Parade Volunteers Needed

For event details please click here to go to our website.

We are looking for students and families to represent AFSA K-12 and walk with us in our summer parades! Parade walkers receive a free AFSA K-12 Catch the Buzzz summer shirt (limited sizes available). We will be participating in the Manitou Days Parade (White Bear Lake - June 14, 2024), Slice of Shoreview Parade (Shoreview - July 27, 2024), Canadian Days Parade (Little Canada - August 4, 2024), and the Vadnais Heights Days Parade (Vadnais Heights - August 18, 2024).

If you would like to sign up to walk in any of the parades please click here! Thank you for your support!

Check out all of our upcoming Summer events and Open Houses:

June 12: AFSA K-12 at the Vadnais heights Ice Cream Social

June 13-July 25 (Thursday's): AFSA K-12 at Marketfest

June 14: AFSA K-12 in the Manitou Days Parade

July 13: AFSA K-12 WBT Movie in the Park - Showing Wonka

July 25: AFSA K-12 Open House - Elementary & High School

July 27: AFSA K-12 at the Slice of Shoreview Parade

August 1: AFSA K-12 Little Canada Ice Cream Social

August 4: AFSA K-12 in the Canadian Days Parade

August 17: AFSA K-12 Vadnais Heights Days Kid's Morning

August 18: AFSA K-12 in the Vadnais Heights Days Parade

AFSA K-12 School Board Elections

For more information click here.

AFSA K-12's 2023-2024 School Board Elections are open now! Polls close June 1, 2024. The AFSA School Board is made up of three parent voting members, three teacher voting members and three community voting members. The Executive Director and Business Manager are non-voting members of the board as well.

Ballots for this year's election were emailed on Friday, May 17th to all eligible voters. Requested paper ballots were mailed on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Donors Choose Projects

AFSA Elementary K-3rd Grade J-term

Check out this Donors Choose Project! Help Ms. Bald with Innovation Studio Supplies! Ms. Bald is looking for a variety of building materials to help with creating, playing and problem solving during Innovation Studio. To support this project please click here! Thank you for your support!

AFSA K-12 J-term Online Payment Information

AFSA K-12 J-term forms were due this week. If you have not had a chance to pay for your student's term you can pay online by following the appropriate links below:

AFSA Elementary 4th-6th Grade J-term

AFSA High School 7th-12th Grade J-term

AFSA K-12 Giving Garden Volunteers Needed

These future plants will be a part of the AFSA K-12 Giving Garden located on the high school campus. Produce grown from this garden is donated to the local food shelf. We are looking for student and family volunteers to help maintain the garden over the summer. If you are interested please contact Ms. Forliti.

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Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 authorized a permanent, nationwide Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program for eligible families beginning in 2024. The state of Minnesota, in a joint effort between the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) is pleased to announce plans to implement this new federal Summer EBT program in summer 2024. The Summer EBT program provides families with school-aged children eligible for free or reduced-price school meals $40/month per child ($120 total) during the summer months to purchase healthy foods with funds placed on EBT cards.

Families are automatically opted into this program by qualifying for Free/Reduced lunch status through the National School Lunch Program by either directly qualifying through different Minnesota assistance programs or by filling out the Application for Education Benefits form. Families may opt out of this service if they so choose. Families can still send in the Application for Education Benefits to see if they qualify for this summer program.

Please contact Ms. Kristina with any questions, or to opt in or out of this state program.

AFSA Class of 2024 Graduation Ticket Information

Graduation is Friday, June 7th, at Bethel University in Arden Hills. Commencement is set to begin at 6:30pm. Parents/Guardians and other guests may begin arriving at 5:45pm. The ceremony should last roughly 1 hour with time to socialize afterwards.

Family and guests who would like to attend graduation will need to purchase a ticket for $10. Children 5 and under are not required to purchase a ticket. On-line ticket sales have closed. Tickets will be available at the door the evening of the ceremony cash or check only. No credit card purchases will be made at the door.

AFSA Class of 2024 Graduation Update

Graduation Ceremony Information:

Graduation is Friday, June 7th, at Bethel University in Arden Hills. Commencement is set to begin at 6:30pm. Seniors are expected to arrive by 4:30pm for orientation and preparation. Parents/Guardians and other guests may begin arriving at 5:45pm. The ceremony should last roughly 1 hour with time to socialize afterwards. Graduation Day, June 7th, is an early release day for students. Students will be released at 12:30 p.m. Please make sure seniors and their cap and gown are at Bethel no later than 4:30 p.m.

Diplomas: Graduates do not receive their actual diploma at graduation they will arrive sometime over the summer. The school will notify families when they are delivered and graduates can come and pick them up.

Help Spread the Word About AFSA K-12

Attention AFSA K-12 Families! We need your help getting the word out about AFSA K-12! We would love to have you write a review on Google, share a post on social media, submit a quote or story about what you like best about AFSA K-12 or distribute flyers!

Flyers: If you are interested in getting some flyers to help advertise the school please contact Ms. Forliti.
Google Reviews: To write a Google review for AFSA Elementary click here and for AFSA High School click here.
Social Media: To follow us on Facebook click here. To follow us on Instagram click here.
Submit a Quote: If you are interested in submitting a quote or story, please fill out the AFSA Cheer Google Form or email Ms. Forliti.

Thank you for helping spread the word about AFSA K-12!

AFSA K-12 Family Directory

The school directory is a great way for AFSA K-12 families to stay in touch! Click here if you are a current or incoming AFSA K-12 family and would like to be added to the 2023-2024 school directory. We will send updated editions as additional families are added to the directory. Questions? Please contact Ms. Forliti

Become a Part of the AFSA StAFSA Community - Now Hiring!

Become a part of the AFSA StAFSA community! We are looking for a few additional staff members. Please pass these opportunities on to friends and family!

We are looking for substitute teachers for grades K-12, all subjects. Must hold or be eligible for an MN teaching license. On call as needed.
We are also hiring Educational Assistants
Click here to see all open positions
Please contact Becky Meyer for more information.

Community Opportunities

Little Canada Farmers Market: The City of Little Canada has a weekly farmers market Mondays June 17 - October 7. The market is held at 2920 Rice Street from 2-6 p.m.

What do you want to see in Little Canada?

Take the online survey and share what you leave Little Canada to purchase or experience. Share your thoughts on placemaking and the qualities Little Canada should be known for by June 4.

City of Vadnais Heights Public Service Worker Opportunity for Graduating Seniors:

Attention AFSA Class of 2024 graduating seniors if you are looking to enter the work force after graduating the City of Vadnais Heights is currently hiring for a Public Service Worker position. The Public Works Department does hands-on work in a lot of areas throughout the City of Vadnais Heights, and this is a great position to gain experience. For more information see attached flyer or go to: cityvadnaisheights.com/jobs.

Public Service I Flyer.pdf

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Maplewood Area Historical Society Summer Camp Information:

MAHS Youth Camps explore the worlds of our Indigenous Dakota, Yankee-American, German-Immigrant, and Hmong Refugee peoples and culture through…Fun. Friends. Food. Art. History… And so much more!

The Maplewood Area Historical Society is proud to present another season of one-of-a-kind hands-on and experiential day-camps for youth ages 6 – 16 at the beautiful 1891 Bruentrup Heritage Farm in Maplewood, MN as well as the quaint 1888 Eder Schoolhouse in Oakdale, MN.

Nestled among 25 acres of restored rolling prairie, the Bruentrup Heritage Farm offers a unique setting for youth to explore many facets of our local history with professional historians, artists, culinary-experts, and more!

2024 Summer Camp Enrollments are still open!

Farm to Table Camp
One Room School House Camp
Homestead Camp
Culinary Heritage Camp
History Detectives Camp
Recess on the Farm
And more!

Enroll today: www.maplewoodmuseum.org/daycamps/

For more information, please email or call us using the methods below.
Email: tj@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645

A+ Drivers Education Information:

There have been BIG CHANGES with drivers education this year.

A+ Driving School is proud to offer both ZOOM TELECONFERENCE and FULLY ONLINE Asynchronous classes.

The new FULLY ONLINE option allows students to start anytime and take the classes at their own pace.

They can attend class any day of the week and can take up to 3 hours per day.

The curriculum is still interesting and fun.

Other features are:

Start classes anytime and take at your own pace
Classes are available On-Demand!
Entertaining “Live” classroom setting
Minimal reading for students
Free Study Guide to all students
“Hands On” activities to reinforce information and get parents involved
24/7 Instructor Support
Made specifically for MINNESOTA STUDENTS
Our program is fully approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

For all the details and to get registered, visit www.APlusDrivingSchool.net!

If you want a more structured option, we still offer our ZOOM TELECONFERENCE classes.

The schedule is available at www.APlusDrivingSchool.net

AFSA K-12 Lunch Menu

June 3-6: J-term Week - Bag Lunches

June 7: Picnic Lunch

AFSA K-12 2024-2025 School Year Calendar

The 2024-2025 AFSA K-12 School Calendar is out and attached to this newsletter! If you are having a problem downloading this file please make sure you click the top of the Family Update email that says "Open this email in a browser."

AFSA K-12 School Year 25Calendar.final.pdf