Continuing with the "Food We Eat" unit, students tested which cleaners work better for produce. Since many food products are handled multiple times from farm to fork, there is ample opportunity for contamination to be introduced. Students compared 6 fruits and vegetables, 3 types of cleaning products including just water, homemade cleaner, and commercial cleaner, and two methods, including spraying and swishing. They checked produce under a black light before and after each cleaning method. Students were surprised at how different methods were more effective for different produce. They found cucumbers and radishes were cleaned best with just water. Apples, strawberries, and lettuce were cleaned best with the homemade cleaner and grapes were cleaned best with a commercial fruit and veggie cleaner.
SCHEDULE CHANGE!
Due to a conflict with another team not being able to play Wednesday in the Freeport Aquin tournament, the JV game will now be played Wednesday at 6:00 rather than tonight at 7:30. Apologies for the confusion. Messages will be sent to the boys on the Team Reach App.
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Schedule the Week of 12/12-12/17:
Monday, 12/12: Var GBKB @ Pearl City Tournament vs. Warren, 8:00
(Depending on the outcome, Var GBKB will play either 12/14 or 12/15).
Wednesday, 12/14: JV BKB @ Freeport Aquin Tournament vs. Warren, 6:00
Friday, 12/16: Fr BKB @ Oregon Tournament vs. Genoa Kingston, 5:15
(There will be a 2nd game with the time determined by the result of the 1st game.)
Saturday, 12/17: Fr BKB @ Oregon Tournament, TBA
HS BKB vs. Alden-Hebron, 1:00
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Online registration is now open for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls basketball. Registration can be found at afcschools.net under the athletics tab. If there are any questions, please contact Mrs. Gittleson at tgittleson@afcschools.net.
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Calling all FFA members - come join us at our annual Christmas party! #AFCFFA
Biology students working on cellular movements by using eggs to demonstrate osmosis and diffusion.
The seniors in Constitution/Civics class conducted a mock trial this week. The mock trial court was a part of our studies of the Justice System.
Lee County was in driver’s education today to walk students through a traffic stop. They covered the documentation needed and appropriate behavior during a traffic stop.
Tomorrow's boys basketball game will be played at West Carroll Middle School in Mt. Carroll. The address is: 633 S. East St. Mt. Carroll.
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Raider of the Week is Back!
Congratulations to Kaleb Goldman for receiving Raider of the Week for basketball. Kaleb averaged a double-double in points and rebounds for the previous week. He is the son of Amanda Goldman and Bill Goldman.
We thank our sponsors AFC Athletic Boosters, Huddle Cafe & Mimini's Grocery Store, Ralphie & Lu Lu's, Rev on 38, Rooney's, and tmg designs for helping the Raider of the Week continue!
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During the "Food We Eat" Unit, the 8-2 class taste-tested different types of pickles and compared them to cucumbers, learning about how different ingredients change the taste. Some pickles were more well liked than others!
We have updated our district calendar and revised the student dismissal time on December 21st, our last day before Christmas break. The elementary will dismiss at 1:30pm and the Junior Senior High School will dismiss at 1:45.
ISO:
Seeking a 7th grade girls basketball coach! Season starts after Christmas break and runs through early March. If interested, please contact Mrs. Gittleson at
tgittleson@afcschools.net
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Schedule for 12/7-12/10
Wednesday, 12/7 - HS BKB vs. Annawan, 6:00.
Thursday, 12/8 - Var GBKB at Milledgeville, 6:00
HS WR vs. Morrison and Lena-Winslow (in Amboy), 5:30
Friday, 12/9 - HS BKB at West Carroll in Mt. Carroll, 6:00
HS WR @ Plano Tournament, 5:30
Saturday, 12/10 - 7/8 AB Rt. 72 Conference Tournament @ Winnebago, 8:00 am
Var GBKB Pearl City Tournament vs. Pearl City, 12:30 & Morrison, 3:30
JV BKB Freeport Aquin Tournament vs. Le-Win, 3:00 (another at 6:00 or 7:30)
HS WR @ Plano Tournament, 9:00
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Fun in 8th grade math this week. Kids earned chances to play the “unfair game” in math based on IXL bellwork scores. Here are some of the rewards!
The AFC 7th and 8th grade Academic Bowl teams both bring home a win after their meet this evening at Meridian Junior High. Well done!
Did you miss AFC on the Stateline Quiz Bowl this weekend? Tune in on youtube as AFC's team takes on Newman Central: https://youtu.be/wshC6lobuOU
Upcoming Events #AFCFFA
The AFC FFA and NHS rang bells for the Salvation Army on Saturday. #AFCFFA
The AFC FFA Alumni will meet on Tuesday, December 6 at 6 pm in the high school ag room. All parents are welcome. We’ll review and reaffirm our purpose and discuss activities for 2023. Past FFA membership not necessary!