AFSA K-12 Family Update
May 6, 2022
AFSA K-12 Families,
As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close we would also like to thank our Admin team! Thank you for your support of the staff and students and all the other things you do, the whole year through!
Today is School Lunch Hero Day! see below for more info.
J-term form and fees are due today for the high school students and on May 10 for the elementary students.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the plant sale at the high school! Tomorrow, Saturday, May 7th is the last day of the sale! We are open 9:00 a.m. - Noon!
Thank you!
A couple of notes:
- Please do not drop off students any earlier than 7:30 a.m. The buildings are not open before that time.
- All students must bring a re-useable water bottle to school
Included in this week's newsletter:
- AFSA K-12 J-term Information
- AFSA High School Awards Banquet
- School Lunch Hero Day
- AFSA K-12 School Board Elections
- AFSA K-8 Summer School
- AFSA High School Annual Plant Sale
- Donors Choose
- Culver's Fundraising Night
- COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Information
- Eagles Nest Extended Day Program - After School Fun
- AFSA K-12 Free Breakfast and Lunch - May Menu
- AFSA K-12 Family Directory 2021-2022
- AFSA K-12 Cheer Stories
- Calendar of Events
AFSA K-12 J-term Information
- K-7th grade forms and payments are due by May 10th.
- 8th-12th grade forms and payments are due today, May 6th.
You can pay for J-term by check or cash or on-line here.
If you have any questions or need forms please contact the front desk at either the high school 651-209-3910 or elementary 612-260-2662.
AFSA High School Awards Banquet
Ticket Information:
Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at the door a half hour before the event on May 7th.
School Lunch Hero Day
AFSA K-12 School Board Elections
The AFSA School Board has voted to hold the 2022 AFSA School Board Elections via and electronic service. Information will be sent to all voters in mid May, with final voting due no later than June 1, 2022.
All parents/guardians of current students, all AFSA employees and all School Board members are eligible voters. Eligible voters will be provided unique log in credentials to use for voting on the service's website. We will have options for families who do not have access to the internet.
Attached is a flyer with the candidates for school board this year. We have three teachers running for one open teacher position. One parent running for one open teacher position and one community member running for one open community position.
I hope you will all cast your ballot this year!
Sincerely,
Becky Meyer
AFSA K-12
AFSA K-8 Summer School
AFSA K-8 Summer School Registration is now Open!
Summer School classes will run Monday-Thursday from July 11-28 9am-2pm, including lunch.
Classes will provide academic skill practice and maintenance in a fun, summer camp environment. AFSA licensed teachers will lead groups and include field trips, projects, and activities at no cost to registered AFSA families.
Week 1 has a special Kindergarten boot camp option for incoming kindergarten students! Other groups, themes, and staffing will be determined by registrations. Deadline to sign up is May 2, 2022.
AFSA High School Annual Plant Sale
AFSA's plant sale is held in the greenhouse at the high school. The sale is the largest fundraiser the school holds each year. The profits from this sale goes to support a variety of FFA activities at the school. Cash or Check only.
Donors Choose
Help Ms. Bald get organized! Our math resource library at the elementary building is full of math books, games, references, and resources for both students and teachers to use in class. It is time to get all these materials organized so students and teachers can find what they need and get to the math quicker.
Ms. Stumpner would like to give her students a 3D printer dedicated computer with a graphics card.
Ms. Schulte would like binoculars for her students to get up close and personal with nature!
If you would like to support any of these Donors Choose projects please click here!
Culver's Fundraising Night
We only have 1more Culver's Fundraising Night for the 2021-2022 school year! Our last fundraising night is April 19 from 5-7 p.m.! All fundraising nights are held at the Culver's in Little Canada (2880 Rice Street Little Canada). AFSA receives 10% of all food purchases from 5-7 p.m.!
Thank you for your support of AFSA K-12!
COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Information
Local COVID rates remain low, so the face covering policy is paused until further notice. All staff and students may make their own decision about wearing or not wearing a face covering while on the bus, at school or at school activities. We will be monitoring the rates of COVID throughout the rest of the school year and if needed, the face covering policy could be reinstated.
COVID-19 Guidelines:
Updated guides on what to do if you test positive for COVID and what to do if you are a close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID are attached to this newsletter.
COVID-19 Vaccinations:
Check out the following resources from the State of Minnesota and Ramsey County regarding vaccines and boosters:
COVID-19 vaccines are free for Minnesotans. For more information about COVID-19 vaccines and where to get one go to: https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/find-vaccine/index.jsp
Ramsey County has information on community vaccine clinics, pop-up clinics and more. Go to: https://www.ramseycounty.us/covid-19-info/covid-19-vaccine#1
Online Program to Order At-Home Rapid COVID-19 Tests Now Open
Minnesotans can order two test kits per home (for a total of four tests) at Order your free at-home rapid tests. The website includes information on at-home rapid testing, a video demonstration and FAQ on how to use the iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test, and a link to place orders with the state’s fulfillment partner, Care Evolution.
Minnesotans can also place orders through the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline at 1-833-431-2053 Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Language assistance is available.
When to get tested
Even though fewer Minnesotans are getting sick with COVID-19, testing continues to be important for preventing the spread of the virus.
To keep COVID-19 from spreading, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends people should use testing if:
- They have symptoms of the virus.
- They have had close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
- They are returning from international or domestic travel.
- They attended a high-risk event.
- They work in a setting that has regular, close contact with many people.
Minnesotans can find up-to-date guidance on when to get tested at COVID-19 Testing.
Other ways to get a test
Minnesotans have other options to access COVID-19 testing.
Through the federal government, Minnesotans can order free rapid at-home tests at CovidTests.gov. Food banks, local public health agencies, community groups, and other community health organizations may also have free tests available.
Costs for over-the-counter at-home COVID-19 tests are now required to be covered by health plans offered by insurance companies, employers, and groups under actions taken by the Biden Administration. In some circumstances, Minnesotans can receive free tests by showing their insurance card at a store. Minnesotans should check with their health plan prior to purchasing at-home tests to ensure they are following the steps necessary to have costs covered.
Anyone can walk in or schedule an appointment for a test at one of the state’s free COVID-19 Community Testing sites or find a testing option near them through the state’s Find Testing Locations map.
Eagles Nest Extended Day Program - After School Fun
Did you know our extended day program provides daily activities? The activities are theme related and the theme changes monthly!
Eagles Nest Extended Day Program provides care before school from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and after school from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For more information regarding our Eagles Nest Extended Day Care Program and to register please contact Shelbi Pool at spool@afsahighschool.com or 651-209-3924. You can also find more information out on our website - click here!
AFSA K-12 Free Breakfast and Lunch - May Menu
Did you know that breakfast and lunch are FREE for the school year? Yes, that is right no cost for all students.
Breakfast is available at both the elementary and high school building from 7:30 a.m. -7:55 a.m.
You may also find breakfast and lunch menus on our website - click here!
AFSA K-12 Family Directory 2021-2022
The school directory is a great way for families to stay in touch! If you would like to be added to the school directory please fill out the AFSA Family Directory Opt-In Form. We will email updated directories as we have additional families interested in being added. If you opted in to last year's directory and would like to be in this year's directory you will need to opt in again.
Our last directory update will be emailed out May 15, 2022.
Questions? Please contact stephanieforliti@afsahighschool.com
AFSA K-12 Cheer Stories
Parents and guardians we need your help! We would like to share your "AFSA Cheer" stories on social media and in marketing pieces! We are looking for families to send us quotes or stories about why they chose AFSA and what they like best about AFSA! To submit a quote or story please fill out this Google Form or email stephanieforliti@afsahighschool.com.
Thank you for being a part of the AFSA K-12 family!
Calendar of Events
May 5, 6, & 7 – AFSA's Annual Plant Sale at the high school
May 7 – AFSA High School Awards Banquet
May 14 – AFSA High School Prom
May 26 – Open House/Presentation night at the High School
May 27 – Farm and Community Service day grades 8-12
May 30 – No School for staff or students
June 2 - Elem Awards Night
June 3 - Early Release/Graduation
June 6-9 – J-term
Contact Information
Elementary Attendance Line: 612-260-2664 or email llane@afsahighschool.com
High School Attendance Line: 651-209-3910 or email hsattendance@afsahighschool.com
Email: stephanieforliti@afsahighschool.com
Website: www.afsahighschool.com
Location: 100 Vadnais Boulevard, Vadnais Heights, MN, USA
Phone: 651-209-3910