AFSA PreK-12 Family Update

AFSA PreK-12 Families,

Thank you to everyone who was involved with our Annual Meal of Thanks! Students in PreK-12 enjoyed a turkey dinner with all of the fixings! Thank you to the folks that made donations to make this meal happen and to all of our volunteers that helped in the kitchen and on the serving lines! Take a look at the photos below and on our social media.

If you would still like to make a donation to the AFSA K-12 Meal of Thanks please go to:

AFSA K-12 Meal of Thanks Donation Link

There is no school November 27th-29th. Trimester 2 begins December 2.

Don't forget to order tickets for A Midsummer Night's Dream! See below more information.

Have a wonderful long weekend!

Important Date Reminders:

• November 27th - 29th - No School AFSA PreK-12

• December 2nd - Trimester 2 begins

• December 12th - 14th - AFSA Presents A Midsummer Night's Dream (see information below)

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

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

Join the AFSA Eagles basketball team for their first game of the season this Monday, December 2nd at the Math & Science Academy (8430 Woodbury Crossing) at 5:00 p.m. Go Eagles!

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 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:

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.

• 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!

The December lunch menu will be emailed to families later this week.

City of Little Canada's Cookies with Santa:

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! Join us at 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

City of Little Canada Job Openings:

Applications are now being accepted for seasonal parks and recreation positions including gymnastics and ice skating instructors and ice rink attendants. Positions start at: $17 per hour. Please see attached flyer for more 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

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

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."

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 Literacy Night

AFSA High School You Butter Believe It - Dairy Night

January 22

AFSA High School A Taste of AFSA

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

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