As we enter the month commonly known as the month of gratitude, I would just like to take a moment and say, "Thank you" on behalf of the AFE team to all who participated in our 30th anniversary celebration! Your time, donations, and support made this momentous celebration a success!

As our AFE teachers continue to uphold our mission of providing a high quality education to our STAR students, we ask that you partner with us by doing the following:

• Reading at least 20 minutes each night with your STAR scholar;
• Maintain communication with your STAR scholar's teacher;
• Ensure your STAR student attends school each day.

A reminder that regular attendance and on time arrival is vital to students' success. When students miss instructional minutes, they miss essential learning experiences that set them up for academic success. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the campus administration if you have any questions regarding attendance policies.

As we continue to keep safety at the forefront of everything that we do, here are a few important dismissal reminders:

The car rider line will run along Rocky Valley so that we do not block Bissonnet. We encourage you to enter along Charlmont or Tramore Drive. All cars along Rocky Valley should be car riders only. Due to safety for our STARs and their families, only walkers will be allowed to dismiss from this area.

All AFE students received dismissal tags for their backpacks. Please ensure that your student keeps the tag on their backpack so that we are able to confirm their dismissal daily. We also ask that all families show their physical walker or car tag for pick up. Pictures will not be accepted.

All FBISD families received an email regarding the ID badge and ridership. Please be sure that if your student is a bus rider, they return the badges each day. Students must utilize badges for lunch and to board FBISD buses. If a student misplaces or damages their badge, guardians must pay a replacement fee of $5.

Reminder: The instructional school day begins at 8:05 am and concludes at 3:25 pm. We ask that families are on time to pick up their students so that our STAR staff may leave on time to spend quality time with their families.

We have several ways to stay informed of events at AFE. Please visit our website at https://www.fortbendisd.com/AFE where we will begin posting our weekly Tuesday newsletters and calendar of events. We will continue to share the campus newsletter each Tuesday via Blackboard to the primary email address in your student's Skyward profile. Also, follow us on Twitter @AFE_STARS and Facebook @AFE_STARS for updates and quick announcements.

It is truly a privilege to serve the Fleming community, where parents, students, and teachers strive to build relationships that support social emotional and academic growth. Please feel free to contact me at 281-634-4600 or shenee.youngbaker@fortbendisd.gov.

To ensure a successful return, we have provided important updates and information below.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

She'Nee Young-Baker

#ProudToBeYourPrincipal

We hope you have been enjoying our Arizona Fleming Elementary’s KHC so far! We are entering our final week, so calling all heart heroes!! So far we have raised $617.76 of our $2,500.00 goal!

If you were HOPING to achieve some of our school special incentives.. Here's how!

If you raise $75 then you will get to Slime Principal Young-Baker on Nov 22nd!

Congratulations to the following students who have already earned our school’s challenge: Elliott G , Terryn K , Pedro S , Jose G

If you haven't had the chance to yet:

1. DOWNLOAD THE APP (iOS/Android) AND SIGN UP on our school's KHC page http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11259&pg=company&company_id=476622
2. Share your KHC Page via text and/or socials
3. Give or receive one more donation if you're able!

When you sign up or share your KHC Page, that brings awareness to heart disease, stroke, and CPR. Awareness leads to funding, and funding leads to hope <3

Not sure what to give as a donation if you're able or set your personal goal at?

$12.79- 127.9 Million US Adults have some form of cardiovascular disease

$19.78- The year Jump Rope for Heart was established

$40- Every 40 seconds someone dies from a stroke in America

$53- How much it costs to fully certify someone in CPR giving them the ability to save a life

$60- the suggested amount of minutes of Daily Physical Activity for kids

$70.50- Since 1968 the reduction in cardiovascular mortality is for 70.5%

$81- 81% of youth who have used a tobacco product have started with a flavored product

$100-$110- to perform hands only CPR, press hard and fast in the center of someone's chest at the rate of 100-110bpm

Our students in K-5th will be assessed using the MAP assessment.

Please scan the QR code for more information about the assessment.

Nuestros estudiantes de Kínder a 5to serán evaluados usando el examen MAP.

Favor de usar el código de respuesta rápida para más información.

Doors Open: 7:30 am

Instruction Begins: 8:05 am

Dismissal: 3:25 pm

*All students must be picked up by 3:50 pm as staff duty ends at this time.

Just a reminder that background checks are inactive on June 30th of each year. In order to volunteer at campus events (i.e. Field Day, field trips, and other campus activities), a FBISD background check must be completed. Please use the link below to access the background check:https://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/828

We are pleased to welcome Ms. Laurin Arevalo to our wonderful AFE family! 👋 She is the new Executive Assistant to Mrs. Baker. Ms. Arevalo is very happy to be working with us. She comes with a background in bilingual education and is excited to serve the AFE community!

For route information, please feel free to use the FBISD route locator at the following link: https://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=FBI-2B3JIB4YNDI

Parents, please click on the document below to view our healthy snack guidelines at AFE!

AFE Birthday Marquee Shout Out!

**THE COST IS $10 FOR THREE DAYS!

Your child's name will be displayed the day before, the day of, and the day after.

Your birthday message must be directed to a current AFE student.

Advertisements or political statements will not be accepted.

**Please submit your request at least two weeks prior to your student's birthdate. If not within two weeks please call the front office and speak to Ms. Arevalo.

Marquee requests that take place during school holidays or the summer months will not be accepted.

Names and birthday messages will be displayed by 9:30 am.

All messages will say “Happy Birthday” and child's first name and last initial.

In the text box, please spell student’s name exactly as you would like it to appear on the marquee and type the student's birthday. We will take it from there and contact you if we have questions.

**Please submit one request per student.

If you have any questions, email: at laurin.arevalo@fortbendisd.gov

We love birthdays at AFE! Students may stop by the front office and receive a birthday certificate and a birthday pencil.

Cupcakes are allowed during birthdays only. Please note that only STORE Bought Cupcakes will be accepted. Cupcakes must be turned into the front office by 10:00 am. Cupcakes will be eaten in the cafeteria the last 5 minutes of lunch time. Please do not send any juices, treat bags, candy, chips or balloons on birthdays!

Thank you for your cooperation!

Parents, we invite you to eat lunch with your student on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Parent Lunch Reminders:

-Please arrive 10 minutes before lunch begins to allow time to check in.

-All parents/guardians must have a valid driver's license/government issued ID.

Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/14358
Location: 14850 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-634-4600
Twitter: @AFE_STARS