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What’s Happening at AFIA
Below are some recent updates from AFIA. As a school community we strive to help our students grow – academically, socially and emotionally. Our school model focuses on developing the whole child,...
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What We’re Learning: Music Class by Julian Goff
I am Julian Goff, AFIA’s Music Teacher. This is my 4th year teaching and my first year at AFIA. Outside of teaching, I perform around Kansas City in many different ensembles. We’ve learned so much in...
View ArticleStart at Zero
The AFIA community extends beyond students, families and staff. Our community partners help us better meet the needs of our students and families. This year we have a new partnership with Start at...
View ArticleImportant Updates
We have a few important updates for families. Please read below: School Canceled on Wednesday The Super Bowl victory parade is currently scheduled for Wednesday, February 5th. As we learned from the...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Communication
We are closely monitoring information regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). As a way to ensure all information is easily accessible, all COVID-19 communication will be posted here (most...
View ArticleVirtual Learning Plans
Dear AFIA Families, In case you missed it, here is the link to Mrs. Colbert’s Facebook live post from tonight: She shared some of the things to expect as we head back to “virtual school” this week and...
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Standing in Unity with our Black Students, Families and Community
Dear AFIA Community, We write this with great sadness. Across our nation, our communities are feeling anger, sadness, hurt, grief and frustration after the unnecessary deaths and mistreatment of Black...
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Weekly Update July 8, 2020
Register to vote during summer food distribution Register to vote at AFIA During the month of July, you can register to vote at AFIA on Wednesdays from 10AM – 1PM. Please share this with your friends...
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Important Family Updates August 17, 2020
During professional development, teachers engaged in planning to build community in a remote setting. Dear Families, We have some updates and announcements for you. We are looking forward to our first...
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Back to School Logistics and Goals for Week 1
We are excited to kick-off the 2020-2021 school year. It has been great to see families remotely during meet the teacher meetings. Please watch this video for information about week 1:...
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Weekly Update 9.3.2020
First of all, we appreciate your flexibility and patience during our first two weeks of remote learning. Everyone in our community has gone above and beyond to ensure our first two weeks were...
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School supply and book distribution for Pre-K/Kindergarten
Pre-K/Kindergarten Families: We are excited to share that we have school supply kits (crayons, markers, notebook, construction paper, play doh, etc), books and a learning binder to distribute to your...
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Supply Distribution 1st/2nd Grade Families
1st and 2nd Grade Families: We are excited to share that we have school supply kits (crayons, markers, notebook, etc), books and a learning binder to distribute to your child. This Wednesday, your...
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Arts Integration Family Workshop
AFIA first graders working with teaching artist, Harlan Brownlee. We are excited to share that Harlan Brownlee will be leading a family workshop about Arts Integration in the classroom. We hope you can...
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Arts Integration Session for Children and Families
AFIA first graders working with teaching artist, Harlan Brownlee. We are excited to share that Harlan Brownlee will be leading a second family workshop about Arts Integration in the classroom. If you...
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Unfinished Work From Gettysburg to Troost: Teaching Students About Complex...
By Keyonia Cobbins and Tricia DeGraff At AFIA, we believe children’s questions should be central to learning and project work. We also believe it is important for students to learn about complex issues...
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Weekly Update May 21, 2021
It is hard to believe that this school year is coming to a close. Please read below for some important announcements. Spirit Week We will have a Spirit Week next week. Monday, May 24: Made in the...
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
We want to take a moment to acknowledge that May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We recognize that within the Asian American and Pacific Islander community there is much...
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Family Update 10.20.21
Announcements and Reminders Harlan Brownlee, local Kennedy Center teaching artist is collaborating with AFIA classroom teachers in integrating dance into classroom instruction. In these pictures you...
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Family Updates March 19, 2022
Report Cards going home We enjoyed meeting with families during February conferences. Since many conferences were held virtually due to the inclement weather, we sent home paper copies of report cards...
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