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
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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!
Making pig barns with Mrs. Pratt- engineering in action.
About The Academy
The Academy at Sauk Valley Community College provides access to an engaging and rewarding college experience to high achieving high school seniors. The Academy is built on four educational tenants:
Academics: Challenge students with rigorous college classes and high academic standards
Leadership: Develop leadership skills by engaging students in discussions with some of the best community leaders in the Sauk Valley area
Service: Create and implement a service project that benefits the Sauk Valley area
Cultural, Historical and Scientific Appreciation: Develop more appreciation of the world by having some of Sauk's best faculty lead them on local educational excursions and experiences.
Attend the informational meeting next week to learn more! https://www.svcc.edu/students/dual-credit/academy/
Oliver and Bentley, our resident rabbits, visited the 8-2 students today while they worked through an assignment about selecting the right equipment to meet animal needs, including bedding, feeders and waterers.
Schedule of Events for 12/2-12/10
Friday, 12/2: HS BKB @ Ottawa Marquette, 5:30
Saturday, 12/3: 6th BKB @ Steward Tournament, 11:00
7/8 BKB @ Route 72 Tournament in Pecatonica, TBA
HS GBKB @ Amboy Shootout vs. Somonauk, 11:00
HS WR @ Seneca Tournament, 9:00
Monday, 12/5: 7/8 AB at Stillman Valley, 3:45
Tuesday, 12/6: HS GBKB vs. Eastland, 7:00
Wednesday, 12/7: HS BKB vs. Annawan, 6:00
Thursday, 12/8: HS GBKB @ Milledgeville, 6:00
HS WR vs. Morrison & Le-Win in Amboy, 5:30
Friday, 12/9: HS BKB @ West Carroll (Mt. Carroll), 6:00
HS WR @ Plano Tournament 5:30
Saturday, 12/10: 7/8 AB @ Route 72 Conference Tournament, TBA
HS GBKB @ Pearl City Tournament vs. Pearl City, 12:30 & vs. Morrison, 3:30
JV BKB @ Freeport Aquin Tournament vs. Le-Win, 3:00 & either 6:00 or 7:30
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Here is the information to watch our High School Academic Bowl team compete in the Stateline Quiz Bowl. The youTube links are for the promotion ads our students did for TV! Watch to see if our team advances to the next round!
This weekend, we’re airing at the following times:
WTVO (ABC 17) – Sunday at 1030p
WQRF (Fox 39) – Sunday at 930p
My Net (17-2) – Sunday at 830a
It will also be uploaded to YouTube at a later time.
Here are the links to the promos your team shot.
AFC 01 – https://youtu.be/_qbMuDhWIgA
AFC 02 – https://youtu.be/VzDrxqBvZqg
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Due to transportation issues, the 6th grade boys basketball game at Nash (Oregon) tomorrow will begin at 4:45 rather than 4:00. The bus will leave the ES at 4:10.
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The 8-2 class worked on making knots today, including the square knot, farmer’s knot, and manger hitch knot. This was part of the Animals We Care For unit, where students are learning about how plants and animals depend on each other, how animals have helped advance human civilization, how humans selectively breed animals for particular purposes, how proper handling keeps both animals and humans safe, and how humans are responsible for caring for animals and meeting their needs.
AFC Student Council is hosting the "Giving Trees". Donations will be accepted December 1-15th.
Congratulations to the AFC Raiders on winning our Thanksgiving Tournament!
Way to go boys!
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Anyone interested in running the clock in the junior high gym for the varsity boy’s basketball tournament Friday and/or Saturday evening (5:30-9:00) please contact Mrs. Gittleson at tgittleson@afcschools.net. Thank you!
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JV Raiders play Riverdale in the Polo Tournament tomorrow, 11/23, at 5:15.
Everyone have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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The JV Raiders play at 6:30 this evening against Durand in the Polo Tournament.
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Today, the Junior High and High School PE students gathered together for some fun games on this last day of school before Thanksgiving.
