AFSA K-12 Family Update
May 17, 2024
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!
Twice a year, AFSA High School students head out into the surrounding communities for our Farm and Community Service Days (FCSD). By getting their hands in the dirt, planting, and harvesting, students help local small businesses within our surrounding communities. Locations have included city parks, pumpkin patches, urban farms, historical farms, and more. The goal of this day is not only to give back but also to expose students to ag businesses, how they are run, and what they need to succeed. Connections are built between the school and local business owners, giving students opportunities to further their education and maybe even future employment. We are excited for our spring FCSD coming up May 24th.
Please make sure that your 7th-12th comes to school prepared for the day! Dress for the weather and bring work gloves and a refillable water bottle. The school has a limited supply of work gloves available for students to use. We do send extra water to each location.
Current and prospective families are invited to attend our AFSA High School Open House and Presentation Night on Thursday, May 23 from 4-7 p.m.! For families interested in learning more about AFSA K-12, this is a great night to tour the high school building, meet staff and attend student presentations.
Prospective high schoolers can also set up a shadow day. Shadow days allow for prospective students to spend a day shadowing another student to get a better feel of what a day in the life of an AFSA High Schooler is like. Shadow days are only for grades 7-12. To arrange a shadow day please contact Erik Bruner-Wiltse.
Prospective Elementary families who are interested in learning more about AFSA Elementary please contact Liz Burkwald.
We are looking for students and families to represent AFSA K-12 and walk with us in our summer parades! 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 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'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.
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!
Dear Parents and AFSA Seniors,
Please review the information below for ticket information, senior picnic information and so much more!
Graduation Ceremony Information: Graduation will be held on 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.
Each graduate is encouraged to invite family members and friends to celebrate this momentous accomplishment! AFSA provides 4 free tickets to each graduate (seniors will receive these on May 31st, the day of the senior picnic). Any additional guests will need to purchase a ticket for $10. Children 5 and under are not required to purchase a ticket. Tickets are on sale now through May 24th. Click here to purchase tickets online or go to www.afsak12.com. Tickets can also be purchased in the high school office with cash or check now through Thursday, June 6th. 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.
Cords, Medallions and FFA Sashes that students have earned over their high school career can be worn during the graduation ceremony. These items will be provided to qualifying students at no cost and students will be allowed to keep them. Examples of eligible organizations and clubs include: FFA, National Honor Society, Infinite Reach, and Youth in Government/Model United Nations. Seniors will receive these at the senior picnic.
Senior Picnic and Parade Information:
The senior picnic will be on Friday, May 31st. This event is for ALL seniors who have completed graduation requirements (i.e., presentation(s) and science fair(s)) and are in good standing academically and behaviorally. In addition, the senior class will participate in a graduation parade at both the K6 and High School campuses to allow for AFSA students and staff to celebrate all their accomplishments.
Seniors will receive their gown, cap, tassel, cords, medallions, sashes and 4 graduation tickets plus any additional tickets that have been ordered up to the week of the senior picnic (tickets ordered after this will be available at the door before the graduation ceremony) on the senior picnic day.
Graduation Day:
Friday, 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.
Sincerely,
Ms. Olson
Ms. Forliti
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!
Join us at Culver's in Little Canada (2880 Rice Street Little Canada) on May 21st for our last fundraising night of the 2023-2024 school year! 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. Special thank you to the Little Canada Culver's for their continued support of 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 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! 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.
City of Little Canada Now Hiring: The City of Little Canada is now accepting applications for summer seasonal parks and public works department maintenance workers. Please see attached flyer for application information.
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.
City of Little Canada Recreation Activities: Check out the attached form for some rec activity opportunities with the City of Little Canada.
