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February 7, 2018
Dear Parents & Caregivers, Please note that this Friday, February 9, 2017, will be our “Dads” & Donuts Program at the Columbia North YMCA. The program will start at 8:45am and end by 11am. “Dads” are responsible for bringing their child(ren) to the program and bringing them back to school when the program is over. Also please note that a “DAD” can be a male mentor, grandfather, uncle, coach, etc. Sorry moms… but you CANNOT attend.
Also a special shout to all of the families that have donated $10 to their child’s classroom raffle basket!
Harrell Family -$100
We hope that within the next 3 months, every AFPCS family can commit to participating in donating/supporting or raising at least $100 per child that they have at the school. We have also prepared a Sponsor/Donor Proposal Packet that is available at www.afpcs.org to assist with soliciting support from our jobs or businesses we are associated with. We ask that you check it out and share it with folks that can make a difference for our children. Let’s join together in the TRUE SPIRIT OF ALLIANCE .
Parents it is imperative that you sign up for our text alerts or like us on Facebook, when we experience inclement weather or any emergency as we did this week this is the only way we can notify you of any changes. To sign up:
Send a text for LS messages to: 81010 With the message: @9fw
Send a text for US messages to: 81010 With the message: @afpc
CLASS DUES PAYMENTS – All money that comes in for class dues MUST be taken directly to the office and placed in an envelope in the safe.
2018-2019 Intent to Return & Sibling Interest Forms
were sent home on 1/24!
You must complete, sign & return the Intent to Return
form by Feb. 16, 2018 to secure your child’s seat for
2017-2018 school year.
VISITOR/THREATS POLICY REMINDER:
We strive to maintain a positive and safe school environment. Our staff and administration is willing to meet with parents/guardians to address any and all concerns. All communication will be positive and productive. Respectful communication is required from parents at all times. As well, parents should expect to have positive and respectful communication with staff members. Vulgarity, verbal/physical threats and inappropriate language will not be tolerated during meetings/calls between staff members and parents/guardians. If such behavior should occur during a meeting or phone call, the meeting/call will end. Persons using inappropriate language or exhibiting threatening behavior will be asked to leave the premises and the police will be called if necessary. We must model appropriate, solutions oriented conversations for our children at ALL times and demonstrate that even if we disagree we ARE an ALLIANCE for PROGRESS.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
FEB 4
GOOOOOO
EAGLES!!
5 A-Day
6 B-Day
7 C-Day
*WED. FOLDER-Pls Sign
*B-Ball Game @TBD —
4:15pm
8
NO SCHOOL
—EAGLES PARADE!!
9 D-Day
*Dads & Donuts
@9am—Columbia
North YMCA
10
11 12 E-Day
13 F-Day
14 A-Day
15 B-Day
16 C-Day
*Pretzel Sale $0.50
*Dress Down Day $2
*Intent to Return &
Sibling Forms DUE
17
18 19 NO SCHOOL
20 D-Day
*PAB Meeting—
5:30pm LS
*Board Meeting
@6:00pm—LS
21 E-Day
*WED. FOLDER-Pls Sign
22 F-Day
23 A-Day*Pretzel Sale $0.50*BOX TOPS DEADLINE
24
25 26 B-Day
27 C-Day
28 D-Day
*Black History Show-
case @9:15am at 16th &
Oxford St. (church)
MARCH 1 E-Day
*Last Day of Trimester 2
*K & 8th grade Class
DUES Payment is due
*Read Across America Day- Dr. Seuss B-Day
2 NO SCHOOL
STAFF PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT DAY
3
4 5 F-Day
6 A-Day 7 B-Day
*WED. FOLDER-Pls Sign
8 C-Day
9 D-Day
*Pretzel Sale $0.50
*Dress Down Day $2
10
FEB & MARCH 2018
“ T he Struggle Makes US Stronger! ”
Valentine’s Day GRAMS ON SALE UNTIL 2/12
ALL STAR BLAST 2.7.18
Scholars of the Week
K- Saleek W., Malaysia M., Lyric B.
1-Jihan L., Naeem G.
2- Marcus S., Miraj D.
3- Rhyshira J., Cayla B.
Dates to Remember
Dates to Remember
2.8.18- Eagles Parade – No School
2.9.18 – Dads & Donuts @ 9 am- Columbia
North YMCA
2.12.-12.13- Valentine Candy Gram Sale $1
per Gram
2.14.18- Valentine’s Day
2.16.18- Pretzel Sale $0.50
Dress Down Day $2.00
Intent to Return & Sibling
Forms Due
Friendly Reminders
Scholars are required to report to school between 7:45 - 8:15 to receive breakfast
All Scholars should enter through the gates located on the 19th Street side between
7:45- 8:15. Only Bus/ Program Pick Up Scholars should enter through front door
between those hours
As we are currently in the midst of FLU Season please be sure to remind scholars to
wear hats, coats and be sure to wash hands often
STAR benchmark testing will be taking place the week of 2/20—2/23. Please do your
best to ensure scholars are present on time daily in order to complete testing
successfully
WE ARE ONLY ABOUT 32 INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS
AWAY FROM THE PSSA!!!!! PLEASE SUPPORT
YOUR CHILD’S SUCCESS BY HOLDING THEM
ACCOUNTABLE FOR COMPLETING HOMEWORK &
WORKING ON OUR ONLINE PROGRAMS AT HOME!
STUDENTS NEED TO BE IN SCHOOL
ON TIME DAILY!
CLIMATE REMINDERS:
- Detentions: Served after
school until 4pm day of
or day after incident only.
- 3 MISSED detentions
= SUSPENSION
- DISRESPECT = Detention
Please help us
communicate the
importance of respect &
learning as lifelong
lessons!
PSSA DATES:
ELA – 4.10-4.12 (T/W/TH) MATH – 4.17-4.18 (T/W) SCI – 4.24-4.25 (T/W)
SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED
TOMORROW: THURSDAY, 2.8.18
FOR THE EAGLES CELEBRATION
FRIDAY,
2.9.18
9:00AM
Upper School News (Grades 6 – 8)
Congrats Jayhawks!
Week of 8/24:
6th Grade: Jasmine H.
7th Grade: Damien F.
8th Grade: Jada G.L.
Mark Your
Calendar:
Fri, 2/9: Dads and Donuts
Fri, 2/16: 6th – 8th Incentive Trip to Pep Bowl (by invite only)
Week of 2/20: STAR Benchmark Exams (Math and Reading)
Weds, 2/28: Black History Showcase (9:15am @ the church)
Thurs, 3/1: End of Trimester 2
Thurs, 3/15 & Fri, 3/16: Report Card Conferences
SKIPPED
DETENTION:
Please be reminded
that 3 skipped
detentions =
a 1 day suspension.
Congratulations to all AFPCS
Jayhawk and Lady Jayhawk
players and coaches on an
awesome 2017-2018 season!
8th Grade Parents:
Please be reminded that
eligibility for end-of-year
activities began on
Thurs., February 1.
THANK YOU for the overwhelming support with the 4th – 8th grade
Girl Scout cookie sale!
Sales go towards an end-of-year activity lead by the Girl Scout leaders for
all students that are in the AFPCS Girl Scout troop. Your support will help
cut down on the cost of this activity for our young ladies. Thanks!
AFPCS Parent Advisory Board Newsletter
AFPCS Parent Advisory Board
Newsletter Join us on Facebook: AFPCS Parent Advisory Board February 2018
SAVE-THE-DATE!
Reminders:
PRETZEL DAY! Thank you to all those who have supported this longstanding PAB fundraiser; you have truly helped to put a big smile on our kids’ faces every week.
Please note that pretzel sales do not take place on Professional Development and ½ days at the school.
ATTENTION:
Volunteers are needed to help distribute the pretzels. Contact the Lower School front office or
[email protected] with your interest!
Event Planning Committee Members Needed!
We have quite a few events that we’d like to plan for the AFPCS community and we need your help! If you’re interested in any of the events below, please contact [email protected] to learn more or submit suggestions.
Adults-only 90’s Party
Chuck-E-Cheese Fundraiser (Lower School Only)
Fundraising Breakfast (Applebee’s)
BYOB Paint Night
Fish Fry Hip-Hop Dance Class (for families)
2018 PAB & AFPCS Board Meetings: 5:30pm in the Lower School
March 20th April 17th May 15th June 19th
Can’t make it in person? Dial in!
Number: (641) 715-0700 | Access Code: 170349
There’s only one round left! Help your student's class become the Box Top Champions. Send in your family’s Box Tops and be sure to mark your teacher's name on the envelope or sandwich bag! ONE winning classroom in each school will receive a PAB pizza party as our thanks for participating in the fundraiser.
Deadline: Friday, February 23rd, 2018
Make sure your class is the champion!
It’s time to get competitive! Join us for our first Bowling Fundraiser! The payment deadline is March 12, 2018. All payments can be submitted to the front office. Proceeds from the event will support AFPCS special events , PAB programming & teacher’s supply needs.
