
AFSA K-12 Family Update
October 25 , 2024

November 22, 2024
AFSA PreK-12 Families,
Our Equal Exchange Fall Fundraiser has come to a close. Thank you to everyone who sold items and who purchased items! We appreciate your support! See below for product delivery details.
Next week we will have our Annual Meal of Thanks on Tuesday, November 26th. There is no school November 27th-29th.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Important Date Reminders:
November 27th - 29th - 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."
Help Spread the Word About AFSA PreK-12
Attention AFSA PreK-12 Families! We need your help getting the word out about AFSA PreK-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 PreK-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 PreK-12!
Equal Exchange Fundraiser - Thank you!
Our Equal Exchange Fall Fundraiser has come to a close. Thank you to everyone who sold items and who purchased items! We appreciate your support!
Orders will be available for parent/guardian pick up on December 16-17. Orders will not be allowed to go home on the bus. Elementary students will pick up at the elementary building and high school students will pick up at the high school building.
AFSA High School Report Cards are Now Digital
AFSA High School report cards are now digital! To access trimester 1 report cards high school families can simply go to PowerSchool. If you do not know how to access PowerSchool please contact the high school office 651-209-3910 for more information.
Annual Meal of Thanks
We are so very thankful for our students and staff! To help us celebrate our community we would like to continue with our traditional Meal of Thanks on Tuesday, November 26th!
Each year, right before Thanksgiving break, our kitchen staff makes an amazing meal for all students and staff to enjoy. This includes turkey, potatoes and gravy, green beans, stuffing, salad bar, pie, milk and more.
We are looking for donations to raise enough money to cover the cost of the meal. We do receive the standard lunch reimbursement from the federal government for each student that covers part of the cost per person but not all. We do not receive any reimbursement for staff.
If you would like to make a donation to the AFSA K-12 Meal of Thanks please go to:
AFSA K-12 Meal of Thanks Donation Link
Thank you for your continued support of AFSA K-12!
AFSA Presents - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Tickets are now on sale! AFSA High School presents, William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shows are December 12th 7 p.m., December 13th 7 p.m. and December 14th 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.!
Tickets are $10 each. Performances will be at AFSA High School.
Tickets can be purchased online: click here!
Tickets can also be purchase in the front office at the high school with cash or check.
Thank you for your support of the AFSA High School Theatre Program!
How Did You Hear About AFSA PreK-12
We would like your help! We are reaching out to you and your family to find out how you first heard about AFSA PreK-12. This will help ensure that we are using our marketing efforts effectively and reaching families who may benefit from AFSA PreK-12. Whether you have been at AFSA many years or are new this year we want to hear from you! Please click here and take a moment to fill out this brief survey. Thank you for your help!
AFSA's Annual Report
The 2024 Annual Report has been approved by the board. If you are interested in taking a look at it please see the attachment or click here to find it on our website.
AFSA PreK-12 Parent/Family Group - Family
Come be part of the Parent Group activity planning, discuss and participate in helping with school needs, connect with other parents, and discuss joys and concerns. Bring your questions and ideas!
Upcoming Parent Meeting:
Date: Monday, November 25th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Qamaria Yemeni Coffee
3 Little Canada Rd E, Little Canada
(Meeting room)
Silent Auction - January 27th-February 1st:
We are beginning to gather donations for the silent auction! Proceeds support the field trips and hands on learning that our kids LOVE. Donations can be delivered to either building (specify they are for the silent auction).
Popular items we would love to have donated include:
- Tickets (sports, theater, etc)
- Gift cards (have some at home already that you won't use?)
- Rentals (Air B&B, vacation homes, bounce house?, equipment?)
- Experiences (share your passions and skills!)
- Baskets of themed items
A letter is available to be used to solicit donations from businesses you may be connected to. Please contact lscherer@afsahighschool.com for more information.
Winter Carnival:
Saturday, February 1st
Mark your calendars for this fun family event! Plan to bring a friend! The parent group will host a stuffed animal adoption, concessions, and the silent auction in person shopping. Volunteers will be needed!
- Do you have connections to someone who would donate concessions (cookies, donuts, pizza, drinks, etc?)
- New and/or VERY gently used stuffed animals can be donated at either building
Please contact leslie.scherer14@gmail.com with any questions regarding the AFSA PreK-12 Parent/Family Group.
Stay connected with us on Facebook! Join the AFSA PreK-12 Parent/Family Group click here.
AFSA Eagles Basketball
AFSA Eagles Basketball practice has begun! Practice runs Tuesday-Friday after school from 3-5 p.m. Students still interested in joining the boys basketball team have until November 26 to decide. Interested students should contact Mr. Mackley or Ms. Vorwald.
AFSA PreK-12 Yearbooks - On Sale Now!
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.
AFSA Class of 2025
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.
Class of 2025 yearbooks submissions are due December 21st!
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:
- Baby Picture
- Senior Picture
- 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!
AFSA K-12 Culver's Fundraising Nights
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.
- 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!
Lunch Menu
November 25 - Baked Ziti, Veggies, Fruit and Milk
November 26 - Meal of Thanks (Turkey and all the fixings)
The December lunch menu will be out next week.
Community Events and Opportunities
Cocoa, Coffee, Cookies, and Crafts with the City of Little Canada:
Get your picture taken with Santa and his reindeer at Cookies with Santa.
Enjoy hot cocoa, coffee, and cookies, and crafts! This is a FREE event!
City of Little Canada's Cookies with Santa
Little Canada City Hall
December 7
1-3 PM
City of Little Canada Indoor Market - Join the City of Little Canada for their Indoor Market.
The market will be held in the Little Canada City Hall Council Chambers (515 Little Canada Rd.) from 2 to 5 PM on the following dates:
- December 16
- January 13
Lions Club Toy/Food Drive
A+ Driver's Education Information
A+ Driving School is proud to offer 2 online options for Drivers Education classes!
ZOOM Teleconference and Fully Online (at your own pace). Both options are engaging and high energy! Students receive a downloadable study guide to help them retain the information.
Here are details about both options:
- ZOOM: ZOOM OPTION
- FULLY ONLINE: FULLY ONLINE
Click Here for Registration! www.APlusDrivingSchool.net
IMPORTANT - Road Construction Information
Road Construction Update:
Edgerton and Centerville Road Construction UPDATE - Edgerton is OPEN!
Rice Street, from Demar Ave. to Rustic Pl. Construction UPDATE - Paving on asphalt driveways and trails will begin on November 11, Signs and pavement markings will begin the week of November 18, Turf restoration will begin the week of November 18.
This does NOT impact the 694 Rice Street Exit. Click here for more information from Ramsey County.
AFSA PreK-12 Family Directory
The school directory is a great way for AFSA PreK-12 families to stay in touch! Click here if you are a current AFSA PreK-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
AFSA PreK-12 2024-2025 School Year Calendar
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."
AFSA PreK-12 Upcoming Events 2023-2024
November 27-29
No School AFSA PreK-12
December 2
First Day of Trimester 2
December 12 - 14
AFSA High School Presents A Midsummer Night's Dream
Click here for more information
December 20
AFSA PreK-12 Early Release
December 23-January 3
AFSA PreK-12 Winter Break
January 6
School Resumes
January 16
AFSA PreK-12 Open House
AFSA Elementary and AFSA High School
January 22
A Taste of AFSA
AFSA High School
January 30 - 31
AFSA PreK-12 Conferences - No School
February 1
AFSA Elementary Winter Carnival
Click Here to go to the School Calendar for more details
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
AFSA PreK-12 Contact Information
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