AFSA K-12 Family Update

AFSA PreK-12 Families,

Next week we have trimester one conferences! Please make sure to take a moment to sign up to meet with your students teachers. See below for sign up links!

Thank you to everyone who made it out to the Potato Hug last weekend! It was the busiest Hug so far! The students did a great job with their products! A special thank you goes out to all of our volunteers! Without you the hug would not happen!

We are looking for Halloween decoration donations for the NHS Haunted Hallway! If you have decorations that you would like to donate please contact Mr. Wakefield.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Thank you!

Important Date Reminders:

• October 17th and 18th - Conferences - NO SCHOOL AFSA PreK-12

• October 25th - NO SCHOOL AFSA PreK-12

Special Note - To access the downloadable files attached to the newsletter click the top of the Family Update email that says "View in browser."

Conferences for PreK-12th grade are a few weeks away! Conferences are available in person or virtual. Please click on the conference sign up link below to set up conferences. There is no school for PreK-12th grade on October 17th & 18th.

Conference Dates:

• AFSA PreK-12th Grade Conferences - Thursday, October 17th
• AFSA PreK-6th Grade Conferences - Friday, October 18th

ELEMENTARY Conference Information and Sign Up Link:

Please sign up with your child's homeroom teacher. Students are welcome at conferences and are included in the planning to have items to present to their parents/guardians. Any additional specialists or teachers can also be scheduled, but the homeroom teacher should be the first one you visit with as they will have comprehensive information about your child. Sign up by clicking on the link below.

Elementary School Conference Sign Up Link

HIGH SCHOOL Conference Information and Sign Up Link:

Select as many classroom teachers as you want to see. Students are welcome to attend with parents. Conferences will be 15 minutes long. Sign up by clicking on the link below.

High School Conference Sign Up Link

Important Notes Regarding AFSA PreK-12 Conferences:

Owen Albin provides Title I Math sessions at the Elementary, but will only be hosting conferences at the High School. Elementary parents can sign up to see him virtually or in person at the High School through the High School conferences link if they wish.

Josh Hoard, who teaches PE at both buildings right now, will only be hosting conferences at the Elementary building. Parents from the High School can sign up to see him virtually or at the Elementary school through the Elementary conferences link if they wish.

You may check who your child’s teachers are in PowerSchool.

For help scheduling Elementary conferences please call 612-260-2662.

For help scheduling High School conferences please call 651-209-3910.

AFSA's PreK-12 tri 1 conferences and staff work day are coming up October 17 and 18! We are looking for families who would like to donate beverages, snacks, and dessert for the staff on conference day and for the staff work day!

We are looking for store bought individually wrapped items. If you are able to donate please check out the items below. Items may be dropped off at the High School or Elementary building during school hours. Please make sure you indicate that your donation is for conferences.

Please drop off your donations by Tuesday, October 15. Thank you for supporting AFSA StAFSA!

If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Forliti at stephanieforliti@afsak12.com.

Thank you!

Click here for the donation sign up form.

The Parent/Family Group is seeking volunteers to help seek donations for and coordinate the silent auction held in January! Much of this work involves submitting online requests. If interested, please contact lscherer@afsahighschool.com

Want to be a part of planning and organizing parent/family group sponsored events and activities? We could use your help!! Fill out our Google form here. Please email lscherer@afsak12.com with questions

Stay connected with us on Facebook! Join the AFSA PreK-12 Parent/Family Group click here.

The results are in for the 11th Annual Potato Hug Art Showcase!

Congratulations to everyone who submitted their artwork! Congratulations to the following for placing in the top 3 at the elementary and at the high school levels.

High School Level:

Dairamary S. - 1st Place

Dakota B. - 2nd Place

Zaylia E. - 3rd Place

Elementary Level:

Lily L. - 1st Place

Milani J. - 2nd Place

Pearl T. - 3rd Place

We are looking for a few items! See below for details:

AFSA Elementary:

• Ice packs (Reusable - liquid, gel, beads etc.)
• Pants (Gently used, sizes 4T to 14)
• New Underwear (Boys and Girls Sizes 4-8)

Please drop any items off at the elementary building.

AFSA High School:

• Lumbar (Hard or soft wood) we are specifically looking for a wider stock Lumbar
• Hard plastic to-go containers to grow microgreens in 9th grade- Thinking like Chinese food to-go containers.
• Woodworking finish nails
• Plywood sheets (24X48) would be the preferred size

If you have any of the above items please contact Sam Wakefield.

Thank you for your support!

Elementary Yearbooks (PreK-6th):

Elementary Yearbooks are on sale now for $15. Yearbooks will be delivered at the end of the school year. If you would like to order an AFSA Elementary (PreK-6) yearbook online please click here. Cash and check payments can be made in the front office of the elementary school. Orders for the AFSA Elementary yearbook ends April 25th, 2025.

High School Yearbooks (7th-12th):

High School yearbooks are on sale now! Yearbooks are $35 if ordered by December 20, 2024 after that the cost goes up to $45 until March 8, 2025 and after that the cost goes up to $55 until the last day to order, April 29, 2025. Click here to order the HS yearbook online. The HS yearbooks are ordered through Entourage (not SchoolPay). You can also pay for high school yearbooks with cash or check in the front office at the high school.

Join AFSA's National Honor Society (NHS) at AFSA High School's first ever Haunted Hallway on Wednesday, October 30th! From 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. we will have a kid friendly hour (Geared towards PreK-4th grade) from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. the hallway opens up to teens (5th-12th) grade.

There will be crafts, games, treats and more! There is no charge for the event however, we are asking for free will donations. See you there!

We are also on the look out for donations of Halloween decorations. Please contact Mr. Wakefield if you would like to make a donation.

Please be aware of a road construction project that will impact how our AFSA High School Team Members, students, and families reach the high school.

The intersection at Edgerton St and Centerville Rd (by Bigwood Brewery) will be closed for approximately 90 days (Open possibly October) with no through traffic for utility installation. Click here for more information from Ramsey County.

Starting September 9th Rice Street, from Demar Ave. to Rustic Pl., will be closed. This does NOT impact the 694 Rice Street Exit. Click here for more information from Ramsey County.

Please use Rice Street (from 694) and proceed to Vadnais Blvd to access AFSA High School until further notice.

We are excited to announce AFSA Eagle's Club is open for registrations for any AFSA student Pre-K through 6th grade. This program is a great option for families looking for after school care or after school clubs. Through Eagle's Club AFSA staff will provide care and activities from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. While students are in our care, we provide a high-quality curriculum with engaging activities for all ages. Eagle's Club will offer themed days of the week (see hand book for more information), so families can register for specific days of the week or on a full-week schedule.

The cost to attend Eagle's Club is $20 per child per day. Additional program details are outlined in the handbook linked below. If you have any questions please contact Kate Bald 651-209-3924.

To Register Please Click Here!

Check out the Boys Volleyball Club! Open to 7th-12th grade boys. Starting October 22. Contact Ms. Vorwald for more information.

AFSA Class of 2025 Graduation Information:

Graduation will be held the evening of Friday, June 6, 2025 at Bethel University in Arden Hills. Directions and details, including ticket information, will be sent home later in the school year.

Keepsake Gown/Cap/Tassel:

The cost for the keepsake gown/cap/tassel is $25.00 per student. Families can purchase the keepsake gown/cap/tassel online here or pay with cash/check in the front office. Last day to purchase is December 20, 2024.

Graduation Details:

Seniors need to submit their Diploma Name and sizes for shirt and Gown. Please click here to fill out important details for graduation. Last day to submit information is December 20, 2024.

Yearbook Submissions:

We want to ensure that the yearbook is special for our senior class. Therefore, we need the following from each senior by December 20th, 2024:

1. Baby Picture
2. Senior Picture
3. Family message of congratulations or encouragement

To submit your senior's photos and message, please click here. If you have any problems uploading the items you can email them to afsamedia@afsahighschool.com

Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Thank you!

Join us at Culver's in Little Canada (2880 Rice Street Little Canada) for our Culver's fundraising nights throughout the 2024-2025 school year! See dates below! Take your family out to dinner and support AFSA K-12 at the same time! AFSA receives 10% of all food purchases from 5-7 p.m.

• October 15, 2024
• November 19, 2024
• December 17, 2024
• January 21, 2025
• February 18, 2025
• March 18, 2025
• April 15, 2025
• May 20, 2025

Special thank you to the Little Canada Culver's for their continued support of AFSA K-12!

Minnesota Children's Museum is looking for Volunteers!:

Put on your best costume and join for a night of volunteering for a night of kid-friendly Halloween Fun including trick-or-treating, dance party with live DJ activities, crafts, games and more! Minnesota Children's Museum in looking for teen and adult volunteers to assist with set-up, assist at the event and clean-up. Youth must be at least 14 years old, free parking or bus/light rail transportation and dinner.

Event Date: October 25 and 26

Shift options between 3:30 pm - 10:30 pm

To sign up click here.

For event details click here.

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!

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 2024-2025 school directory. The directory will be emailed out to all participating families. If you have been in past directories you will still need to sign up this year to be included. Questions? Please contact Ms. Forliti

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.

The 2024-2025 AFSA K-12 School Calendar is 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 "View in browser."

October 14-16

AFSA Elementary O-term

October 15

AFSA PreK-12 Culver's Fundraising Night

Little Canada Culver's 5-7 p.m.

October 17-18

AFSA PreK-12 Conferences - No School

October 21-24

AFSA High School O-term

October 25

AFSA PreK-12 No School

AFSA PreK-12 at the Vadnais Heights Halloween Party

Community Park Vadnais Heights 5-7 p.m.

October 29

School Board Meeting

November 1

No School AFSA Elementary (PreK-6th Grade Only)

November 7

Picture Retake Day

November 8

AFSA High School College & Career Fair

November 14

AFSA High School Open House/Presentation Night

Click Here to go to the School Calendar for more details

Please call the attendance line or email the following if your student is absent.

Elementary Attendance Line:

612-260-2664 or email k6attendance@afsak12.com

High School Attendance Line:

651-209-3910 or email hsattendance@afsak12.com

www.afsak12.com