Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275

If you want to see an amazing group of kids, you are looking right at them! These FFA members made AFC proud by representing at the Section 2 Proficiency Judging. Fourteen FFA members in 19 different areas competed with their recordbooks at Stillman Valley High School. Of these members, 7 won their areas and will moving on to Districts in March! Zayne Becker Vet Science Andrea Buhrow Section 2 Star in Agribusiness Moving on the Districts Andrea Buhrow Ag Processing 1st:Moving on to Districts Andrea Buhrow Specialty Crop 1st Brooke Burger Beef Production - Entrepreneurship Jack Delhotal Turf Grass Management 1st :Moving on to Districts Audree Dorn Ag Sales - Placement Mallory Henert Food Science Lane Koning Ag Mechanics - Design & Fabrication 1st:Moving on to Districts Abby Milligan Equine Science - Entrepreneurship Zane Murphy Ag Mechanics - Repair & Maintenance 1st:Moving on to Districts Logan O'Brien Swine Production - Placement 1st:Moving on to Districts Ian Untz Beef Production - Placement Ian Untz Diversified Ag Ian Untz Diversified Crop Ian Untz FIber/Oil Crop Ian Untz Grain Production Kate Viall Section 2 Star Discovery- Placement Moving on to Districts Jacob Warrenfeltz Small Animal Care & Production Cameryn Winterland Safety 1st:Moving on to Districts #AFCFFA

Attention AFCES Families! We have a handful of friendly reminders we would like to share with you. If you have an incoming Kindergarten student, please return the Kindergarten packet that was sent to you to Mrs. Pitzer in the AFCES main office by on or before February 20th. If you have not yet received a Kindergarten packet and have a student who will be entering Kindergarten during the 2023-2024 school year, please contact Mrs. Pitzer so she can get that mailed out to you. Baseball/Softball forms are due to the office by March 17th. There is a menu change for Friday, February 10th. Instead of cheese beef quesadilla, we will be serving cheese quesadillas.

Raider of the Week 2/8/23: Congratulations to Andera Aldridge for being chosen Raider of the Week! Andera has helped with the high school volleyball and basketball teams by keeping the clock during volleyball and the stats board during basketball games. She has also volunteered on multiple occasions to take tickets at games or work the concession stand if needed. Andera is the daughter of Deanne and Larry Aldridge. 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! #AFCathleticsandactivities

The Jr/Sr High School students wrapped up their Pickle Ball Unit with class tournaments. Congratulations to the champions!

Congratulations to Kate and Evelyn for being the top two spellers in our annual 7th and 8th grade spelling bee at AFC Jr/Sr High School. The champion, Kate, will represent our school at the regional spelling bee in Dixon on February 16th.

The Lady Raiders will play Indian Creek in the quarterfinals of Regionals on Saturday, February 11th at 1:00 at AFC. Admission to game will be $5 a person and no passes are allowed. Students, adults, and senior citizens will all be charged for entry. Come out and support the Lady Raiders as they begin their postseason play! #AFCathleticsandactivities

FFA members Izzy Cater, Leah Cochrane, Angeliyah Davidson, Abby Milligan Donivan Myler, and Jacob Warrenfeltz attended the Ground Zero Conference held at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign over the weekend. The Ground Zero Conference is for 8th-10th graders and FFA members interacted with State Officers, Section Presidents, and members from around the state while learning more about leadership skills and themselves. #AFCFFA

Jr. High Students were rewarded for their success in the classroom with a "Free Day Friday" during WIN last week. January activities included Basketball with Mr. Dudziak, Volleyball with Mrs. Dempsey and Bocce Ball with Mrs. Hansfield. Good times had by all!

Join us next week to learn more about an opportunity for a trip to Ireland! #AFCFFA

Good Evening, I am calling you this evening to inform you of a situation that occurred amongst the 6th grade students today. Beginning during lunch, a rumor began to circulate amongst the 6th grade students that there was a threat of violence that would take place tomorrow, February 3rd. After a thorough investigation that included law enforcement, it was determined that the rumor was meritless and that no threat to the safety of AFC students was made. We encourage you to speak with your children about the importance of reporting rumors of threat to an adult immediates as our student's safety is always our number one priority. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Best Regards, Michael Lindy, Superintendent Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275 Schools

Raider of the Week 2/1/23: Congratulations to Mallory Henert for being chosen Raider of the Week! Mallory interviewed for her State FFA Degree and is being recommended to the state for her State FFA Degree. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree that Illinois FFA can award a member. Mallory is the daughter of Kelly and Tim Henert. 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! #AFCathleticsandactivities

Raider of the Week 2/1/23: Congratulations to Andrea Buhrow for being chosen Raider of the Week! Andrea interviewed for her State FFA Degree and is being recommended to the state for her State FFA Degree. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree that Illinois FFA can award a member. Andrea also was recognized as the Section 2 Star in Agribusiness. She will compete at the district level in March. Andrea is the daughter of Amy and Allyn Buhrow. 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! #AFCathleticsandactivities

AFCES Families! Today is Global School Play Day! Stay tuned for pictures of classrooms during their hour-long play time!

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AFCES Families! Don't forget that tomorrow we are participating in Global School Play Day! Your student can bring any toy *that isn't electronic* to play with during their classroom's scheduled hour-long play time!

The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls basketball teams will be recognized right before the high school girls game this evening. Game starts at 7:00, so the teams are asked to be at gym by 6:45. #AFCathleticsandactivities

On Saturday, Andrea Buhrow and Mallory Henert both interviewed for their State FFA Degree and both members are being recommended to the state for their State FFA Degree. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree that Illinois FFA can award a member. In order to achieve this, members must keep recordbooks on a Supervised Agricultural Experience(SAE)throughout their time in FFA, maintain their GPA, participate in community service and show leadership in the organization. Mallory is being recommended based on her SAE's for food service, managing the farmer's market and hog cooperative. Andrea is being recommended for her SAE involving her u-pick flowers and bouquet subscriptions. In addition to being recommended for her State Degree, Andrea also was recognized as the Section 2 Star in Agribusiness. She will compete at the district level in March. Congratulations!

CHANGE OF TIME!!! The varsity girls basketball game at Stillman Valley will start at 1:45 instead of 3:00. The boys home game versus Eastland is still on for a 1:00 start. #AFCathleticsandactivities

AFC is in search of an assistant high school softball coach. Applicants must have knowledge of softball, ability to work with kids and head coach, and be willing to take the IHSA requirements to coach at the high school level. If you are interested in the position or have questions, please e-mail Traci Gittleson at tgittleson@afcschools.net. #AFCathleticsandactivities

Raider of the Week 1/26/23: Congratulations to Bri Gonnerman for being chosen Raider of the Week for Basketball! Bri scored 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks in the game vs. Rockford Lutheran. Bri is the daughter of Tina and Brian Gonnerman. 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! #AFCathleticsandactivities