AFSA K-12 Family Update
June 2, 2023
AFSA K-12 Families,
Thank you to all of the families who joined us for our K-8 awards banquet this week! See below for some photos of the celebration!
Reminder that next week is our J-term and June 9th is the last day of school. June 9th is an early release day - this means students will be released around 12:30 p.m. Buses will run their regular routes at this time.
The morning of June 9th all students K-12 will be celebrating the end of the year with a picnic.
Our first parade of the summer is the Manitou Parade on Friday, June 16. We are looking for families to walk with us! Please see below for sign up information.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks
AFSA K-12 Parent Survey
Get Out and AFSA! - Summer Parade Help Needed
K-8 Awards Banquet
Culver's - Thank You!
AFSA K-12 School Board Elections
AFSA Class of 2023 Graduation is TONIGHT!
#PostforPencils
Eagles Sports Update
AFSA Eagles Gear
Summertime Resources for Families
Summer Job Opportunities for Students
Community Offered Summer Camps and Family Fun
Community Volunteer Opportunities
Be a Part of the AFSA StAFSA Community - Now Hiring
AFSA K-12 Family Directory 2022-2023
First Grade Animal Parade
Lunch Menu - June
- Calendar of Events
- School Calendar Attached
AFSA K-12 Parent Survey
Dear AFSA K-12 Families,
Each year we send out a survey to all of our families to receive input on the school year. Please click here to fill out the 2022-22023 Parent Survey. The last day to fill out the survey is June 15, 2023.
Thank you!
Get Out and AFSA! - Summer Parade Help Needed
Be a part of the fun and join AFSA K-12 at a variety of events from Martketfest in Downtown White Bear Lake to the Maplewood Area Historical Society's Big Red Barn Farmers Market to many parades. For a complete list of AFSA's summer events click here.
Parade Volunteers Needed:
We are looking for students and families to represent AFSA K-12 and walk in our summer parades! We will be participating in the following parades:
- Manitou Days Parade (White Bear Lake - June 16)
- Slice of Shoreview Parade (Shoreview - July 22)
- Canadian Days Parade (Little Canada - August 6)
- Heritage Days Parade (Vadnais Heights - August 20)
Parade t-shirts are available for participants who walk in the parades. We have a limited number of t-shirts and t-shirt sizes (only available in small, medium, large and x-large) for parade participants. Shirts are limited to the first 75 people that request them. T-shirts will be given out at the parades. Only one t-shirt per participant. If students will be walking in more than one parade they will need to remember to wear their school parade shirt.
If your family would like to participate in any of the parades please scan the QR code or click here to sign up no later than June 9th. Any questions?
Please contact stephanieforliti@afsak12.com
Thank you for supporting AFSA K-12!
K-8 Awards Banquet
Culver's - Thank You!
AFSA K-12 School Board Elections
AFSA K-12 School Board Elections is now closed. Thank you to everyone who voted. Official results will be announced later this month.
AFSA Class of 2023 Graduation is TONIGHT!
Graduation is TONIGHT!
Graduation Ceremony Information:
Graduation will be held TONIGHT, Friday, June 2nd, at Bethel University in Arden Hills. Commencement is set to begin at 6:30pm. Seniors will be expected to arrive by 4:30 pm for orientation and preparation. Parents/Guardians and other guests may begin arriving at 5:45 pm. The ceremony should last roughly 1 hour with time to socialize afterwards.
Graduation Tickets:
Tickets may be purchased at the door for $10 each using cash or check only. No credit cards purchases.
#PostforPencils
Throughout the entire month of June, for every post on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram that includes #PostforPencils, Ticonderoga will donate a pack of pencils to students in under-resourced schools.
Eagles Sports Update
Thank you for your support this year! Stay tuned for Fall Sports sign up information coming soon!
Please contact our Athletic Director, Ryan Moeller rmoeller@afsak12.com with any questions.
AFSA Eagles Gear
Eagles Gear:
Check out our athletics apparel store with BSN sports! Check out the store here! Please contact Mr. Moeller if you have any questions or concerns with the team store.
Thanks for your support!
Summertime Resources for Families
This summer, teens join the Y for free. If you’re starting grade 9-12 in the fall, you can take advantage of free membership at Twin Cities YMCAs this summer with the Get Summer program.
Bookit is a free reading incentive program for PreK-6th grade classrooms, parents and homeschool families. To learn more about the program, click here.
Get free nutritious meals for kids 18 and under. The Free Meals for Kids mobile app help families and kids find free meals at schools and community locations. The app provides location addresses, directions to the sites as well as hours and days of operation. More sites are added daily.
To download the free app via the app store on your smartphone, simply search "Free Meals for Kids”:
For more information: www.hungerimpactpartners.org.
Like to hike? The Minnesota DNR has a couple of fun clubs for exploring Minnesota State Parks and Trails. Click here for more information!
Summer Job Opportunities for Students
Student job posting with the Maplewood Area Historical Society
Position: MAHS Event Staff
Location: Maplewood Area Historical Society, 2170 County Road D East, Maplewood, MN 55109
Salary: $17.60 per hour
Hours: Varies. This is an on-call position with weekend and evening hours
Reports to: Director of Events and Development, Amy Puschinsky
Requirements: 16 years and older. Reliable transportation. Ability to lift 20 lbs
The Maplewood Area Historical Society is proud to post an equity-pay position for event staff with students of AFSA. Events are essential to MAHS, and we are excited to round out or dedicated team with the addition of events staff at the museum. Events staff will assist with the set up and break down of both public and private events, as well as providing parking assistance during large events at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm.
To be considered for this position, please send a letter of interest to MAHS Director of Events and Development, Amy Puschinsky via email amy@maplewoodmuseum.org
A brief interview will be followed by a group training session with selected candidates.
We look forward to working with you at MAHS!
Volunteer Opportunity with the CHS Miracle of Birth Center (MOBC) at the Minnesota State Fair! FFA Members, help tell the story of agriculture at the most popular free exhibit at the State Fair! MOBC volunteers, often called “barnies”, enjoy five days advocating for agriculture at the fair by having one-on-one conversations with fairgoers about how their food is grown and how passionate farmers are about animal care.
Requirements:
- Must be 16 years old at the time of volunteer work at the fair.
- Must be a current FFA member.
- Animal experience helps but is not required.
- All is training provided!
Perks:
- 5 free days at the fair!
- All meals paid for by MOBC
- Free ticket for parents to drop off and pick up students
- Opportunities for radio and TV interviews
- Experience counts toward your state degree!
Ask your advisor or visit the CHS Miracle of Birth Center webpage to learn more!
The City of Vadnais Heights is looking for some seasonal help! The City is hiring for the following positions:
- Public Service Worker (seasonal)
- Playground Leader (seasonal)
- Summer Recreation Assistant (seasonal)
To learn more and to apply for these posit more about these positions go to: cityvadnaisheights.com/jobs.
Little Canada Culver's is looking for new crew members! Apply today online at www.culvers.com/careers
Please contact Josh at 612-868-0870 with any questions regarding employment or application status.
Community Offered Summer Camps and Family Fun
Hello AFSA Families,
Welcome to the 2023 Player Registration with White Bear Youth Football. White Bear Youth Football has a strong history of fun and fair play. In a recent survey, 9 out of 10 players and families said they would recommend White Bear Youth Football to a friend or family member.
Our season will run from late July (7th-8th grades)/early August (4th-6th grades) through late October/early November, with fun off-season player development opportunities throughout the Spring and Summer and many get ready for football camps at no additional cost, in July.
We are opening our registration on March 31st for the third year in a row. One of our major goals for the 2023 season and beyond is to continue to see increased participation in Youth Football. This extended lead time will allow ample time for families to sign up and plan for the season.
For the second year in a row, all players who register with White Bear Youth Football will include registration to the White Bear High School Football camp, July 17-July 19.
Regular Registration will run from March 31st - June 11th, late registration will run from June 12th-July 14th.
Important - no registrations will be allowed after July 14th.
Registration fees will be as follows:
4-6 Grade = Early Bird Registration $250 from March 31st - June 11th, Late Registration of $300 from June 12th - July 14th
7-8 Grade = Early Bird Registration $275 from March 31st - June 11th, Late Registration of $325 from June 12th - July 14th
Registration fees can be paid in one payment or in two 50/50 payments. If you decide to do two 50/50 payments, the first payment is due at the time of registration, the second is due at
the end of the signup period, July 14th.
https://wbyouthfootball.sportngin.com/register/form/556273414
RAFFLE:
2023 will mark our third year fundraising through an annual raffle. Last year, we were able to raise significant funds for purchasing new equipment, footballs, player scholarships, and Playing at "US Bank Stadium". We will be doing the raffle again this year and families will have two options. They can either agree to sell $100 in raffle tickets, which will be distributed before the season starts, or they can opt out of selling raffle tickets for a $75 fee, paid at registration.
FAMILY DISCOUNT:
If you are registering more than one player in your family this season, there is a family discount. Please reach out to Kevin Eicher for options and details.
The policy of White Bear Youth Football is there will be no refunds if your child changes their mind once the payment is completed. PLEASE BE CERTAIN YOUR CHILD WANTS TO PLAY BEFORE COMPLETING PAYMENT.
Lastly, please remember, players must either live in or attend school in ISD 624 and new this season students enrolled with AFSA can participate as well!!
We look forward to your player being part of White Bear Youth Football!
-WBYF Board of Directors
Questions can be directed to: Kevin Eicher @ k.eicherff@gmail.com
Farm-To-Table Camp:
Learn where your food comes from! Explore the science behind butter, ice cream, cheese, and bread by making your own FROM SCRATCH and eating the results. Campers will also learn about 'old timey' life on the farm, make arts & crafts, and play some old favorites like Townball. For campers entering Grades 1-6. $220 per camper. Bring your own lunch!
Grades 1-3: July 10-13, July 17-20
Grades 4-6: July 24-27
Arts on the Farm:
Campers will explore the world of arts & culture on the Farm! Campers will get creative with fine arts, folks arts, and theater arts. Arts from Indigenous Dakota, Yankee-American, German Immigrant, and Hmong Refugee cultures will inspire campers' creative minds to produce unique art and their own one-act play. For campers entering Grades 4-6, $220 per camper. August 7-10. 9AM - 4PM. Bring your own lunch!
Grades 4-6: August 7-10
For scholarship information and camper enrollment for all of the above camps, please click here.
White Bear Lake Area Historical Society:
History Labs at the Town Hall - Join the White Bear lake Area Historical Society every third Saturday this summer for our “drop-in” History Labs to inspire and engage curious minds! Their hands-on interactive programs will incorporate discovery through historical themes that center on local history.
Located at the Historic White Bear Town Hall, the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society’s History Lab setting provides a fun and unique way for students entering grades 3-6 to experience the White Bear area as it was in the past. For more information click here.
Community Volunteer Opportunities
The White Bear Lake Lions will have their All Abilities Park community build on Saturday, June 3rd, and Sunday, June 4th, from 8 AM - 5 PM at Lakewood Hills Park. For the size of this park, we will need 100 volunteers each day. There will be no hard or dangerous work. Pieces and parts for all the playground equipment must be carried to the assemblers. AM and PM shifts will be available. Please plan to help with this community event. Students looking for service hours are asked to help us. Please wear closed-toe shoes and gloves for safety. A light lunch will be provided.
If you or your student are interested in volunteering, click here to sign up.
Be a Part of the AFSA StAFSA Community - Now Hiring
Become a part of the AFSA StAFSA community! We are looking for a few additional staff members. Please pass these opportunities on to friends and family!
- We are looking for substitute teachers for grades K-12, all subjects. Must hold or be eligible for an MN teaching license. On call as needed.
- We are also hiring Educational Assistants.
- We are looking for bus drivers and van drivers.
For more information click here. Please contact Becky Meyer bmeyer@afsak12.com if you are interested or have any questions.
AFSA K-12 Family Directory 2022-2023
The school directory is a great way for AFSA K-12 families to stay in touch! If you are a current AFSA K-12 family and would like to be added to the 2022-2023 school directory please fill out the AFSA Family Directory Opt-In Form 2022-2023. The final update will be emailed out in June.
Questions? Please contact stephanieforliti@afsak12.com
First Grade Animal Parade
June Lunch Menu
Breakfast and lunch prices for the 2022-2023 school year.
Breakfast: $2.00 Lunch Students: $3.50 Extra Milk $.50
Week of June 5th - 9th (J-term): Bagged Lunches
Calendar of Events
June 5-8 - J-term
June 9 - Last Day of School - Early Release
June 15 - AFSA K-12 at Marketfest
June 16 - AFSA K-12 in the Manitou Parade
June 20 - AFSA Elementary Open House 4-7 p.m.
June 21 - AFSA K-12 at the Vadnais Heights Ice Cream Social
June 22 - AFSA High School Open House 4-7 p.m. and Marketfest
June 29 - AFSA K-12 at Marketfest
Click Here to go to the School Calendar for more details. A PDF of the 2023-2024 calendar is attached to this newsletter as well.
Contact Information
Elementary Attendance Line: 612-260-2664 or email llane@afsak12.com
High School Attendance Line: 651-209-3910 or email hsattendance@afsak12.com
Email: stephanieforliti@afsak12.com
Website: www.afsak12.com
Location: 100 Vadnais Boulevard, Vadnais Heights, MN, USA
Phone: 651-209-3910