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Family Update November 10, 2023
A few AFIA fifth graders thoughtfully engage in a game of chess after finishing lunch. Grandparents/Special Friends Breakfast We are excited to invite grandparents/special friends to a breakfast in their honor on Friday November 17th. Please RSVP here so we can order enough food! We will start the breakfast at 8:00 and folks are welcome to attend the [...]
2023 Summer Update
We hope your family is having an enjoyable and safe summer break. Our first day of school (Wednesday, August 16th) is quickly approaching. Below are important dates and details about our year together. Additional important dates are included on the 2023-2024 school calendar. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions. Our office hours are 9AM-3PM during [...]
What comes first, the chicken or the egg? Clearly, it’s the egg!
Curiosity motivates learning at AFIA and this winter and spring, eggs elicited a lot of student interest. We aren't talking chocolate eggs or scrambled eggs. We investigated chicken eggs. In classrooms and in LACES, our students gained content knowledge through literature and learning experiences. Take a look at some of the resources that guided our early learning: Hatching Chickens Text [...]
Family Update May 12, 2023
Spring Fling 2023 was a blast. Thanks to everyone who attended. A special thanks to Ms. Phoebe and Ms. Tasha for everything they to make the Spring Fling a success. Click here for the 2023 - 2024 school calendar. Staff and Teacher Appreciation Week Thank you to the AFIA teachers and staff members for all that you [...]
Family Update March 17, 2023
Our students had a great time at the Read for 15 Rally with Patrick Mahomes. AFIA students were interviewed by KSHB 41 and shared their reflections about the importance of integrating the arts. March Breakfast Menu March Lunch Menu Spring Break for AFIA students is March [...]
Family Update February 3, 2023
The Alvin Ailey Trio performed at AFIA on January 13. El Alvin Ailey Trio actuó en AFIA el 13 de enero. February Breakfast Menu/Febrero Desayuno Menú February Lunch Menu/Febrero Menú del almuerzo Desplácese hacia abajo para la versión en español. School Start Time & Tardy Procedure As a reminder, each day breakfast begins [...]
Family Update January 11, 2022
Family Update January 11, 2022 January Breakfast Menu January Lunch Menu Reminder: No school on Monday, January 16, 2023 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Alvin Ailey We are excited to share that the Alvin Ailey Trio will be at AFIA on Friday, January 13th to perform for our students. The dancers are members of the [...]
Family Update December 16, 2022
Friday, December 16, 2022 January Breakfast Menu January Lunch Menu Winter Break There is no school Monday, December 19th - Tuesday, January 3rd. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Wednesday, January 4th. We hope all of you have a joyful break and are able to spend time with family and friends. [...]
Family Update November 18, 2022
November Breakfast Menu November Lunch Menu Fall Break There is no school Monday, November 21st-Friday, November 25. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday, November 28th. During this season of gratitude, we are grateful for each of our AFIA families and hope you enjoy a safe, joyful Fall Break. Thank you, Ms. Liberty for visiting [...]
Family Update October 3, 2022
Fall Conferences We look forward to meeting with you to celebrate your child’s strengths, as well as collaborate with you to support their continued growth. Please see this letter for more information about conferences. We ask that you sign up for your conference time by this Thursday, October 6th. Conference Sign Ups Pre-Conference Survey (Please complete a survey for each [...]
July Family Update
We hope your family is having an enjoyable and safe summer break! Our first day of school (Wednesday, August 17th) is quickly approaching, so we're reaching out with important dates and details about our year together. Additional dates are included on the 2022-2023 school calendar. Team Teaching Next year AFIA is implementing a team teaching model. Team teaching is when [...]
Family Update April 12, 2022
Last week AFIA hosted a number of resident artists including Baba Bomani, a poet, hip hop artist and writing teacher from DC. We also hosted local teaching artists Harlan Brownlee, Priest and David Muhammad. Announcements Family Focus Groups [...]