Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275

Reminder to parents of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade basketball players: Please register your athlete on our athletics website. That page can be found under "Athletics" on afcschools.net. Click on the registration tab and follow the directions. If there are questions, please direct them to Mrs. Gittleson at tgittleson@afcschools.net. #AFCathleticsandactivities

Parent/Teacher Conferences Reminder

Please select the link below for information regarding a confirmed case of COVID-19 at AFC Elementary School. https://5il.co/10ej8

Help Needed! A scorekeeper and a clock person are needed for the Marcia Thompson Invite (varsity volleyball tournament) on Saturday, October 23, 7:40 AM-3:00ish PM. There is a stipend available and training is also available. If interested, please contact Mrs. Gittleson at tgittleson@afcschools.net. #AFCathleticsandactivities

Please select the link below regarding a confirmed COVID case at AFC Elementary school. https://5il.co/108bd

Remainder of the HS Football Season Schedule (All games will be JV Games): Friday, 10/8 @ Amboy, 7:00 Monday, 10/18 vs. Milledgeville, 5:30 Friday, 10/22 vs. Orangeville, 7:00 (Senior Night) #AFCathleticsandactivities

To learn more about Sauk Valley Community College's IMPACT Program (an earned-tuition program available soon to high school students), please consider registering for one of the informational meetings listed below. October 11th @ 5:30 p.m. November 15th @ 12:00 p.m. December 13th @ 4:30 p.m. To register, please complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefoGU1XVkSnJWYZe18p07FbtLTDCPhlvyHf4-C2XMBdHADFw/viewform

Here is information from the photographer that parents may find helpful when ordering sports pics. Parents/Guardians can access images by visiting the following website: https://pa.gpix.photos/collections One will then be prompted to enter a School Code (6111) and Keyword (student ID #) and hit Enter Click on the Ashton Franklin HS Sports '21-'22 Box Athlete images should appear Look in the lower right hand corner of the screen and click on Order Prints/Products (should there be multiple images simply click on the heart icon for the photo desired) Click on a package to purchase (packages 1-3 come w/ a memory mate or team photo; be sure to click on the drop down menu on the left hand side to select School Team/Logo) Add packages to the cart Existing Customers can use previously created login credentials while new customers to GPI would have to create an account If the above doesn't work, please contact Traci Gittleson at tgittleson@afcschools.net. #AFCathleticsandactivities

Help Needed! Volleyball scorekeeper and scoreboard operator for Marcia Thompson Invite, October 23, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM Scoreboard/Clock Keeper for HS girls and boys basketball games for the season 2 Scoreboard/Clock Keepers and 1 Scorebook person for HS boys basketball tournament the week of Thanksgiving 2 Scoreboard/Clock Keepers and 2 Scorebook people for 7/8 tournament, December 4, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM A stipend is available for all of the above, as well as training. If interested, in one or more, please contact Traci Gittleson at tgittleson@afcschools.net. #AFCathleticsandactivities

A 6th grade boys basketball coach has been found! Practices will begin on Wednesday, October 6. Due to conflicts, practices are scheduled from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the elementary school. Parents of the players are asked to come to the first 15 minutes of practice on Wednesday to meet the coach, discuss needed paperwork, and give coach contact information. If there are any questions, please email Traci Gittleson at tgittleson@afcschools.net. #AFCathleticsandactivities

Please select the link below for information regarding a confirmed COVID case. https://5il.co/zyud

7th and 8th grade boys basketball practice begins today after school. Practice will be from 3:30-5:00 in the junior high gym. If your son plans on participating in basketball, make sure they are registered on our athletic site and have an updated physical form on file with Mrs. Gittleson. Physicals are good for 390 days. #AFCathleticsandactivities

There was information regarding our Perfect Pastries fundraiser added to the October Monthly Memo. Please use the link below to view. https://www.smore.com/w3xda

Please click the link below to view AFCES's October Monthly Memo! https://www.smore.com/w3xda

Please select the link below for information on a confirmed COVID case at AFC High School. https://5il.co/zw70

Please enjoy AFC Jr/Sr High School's monthly newsletter. Have a great weekend! https://www.smore.com/fgn5p

Future Help Needed! It's hard to believe, but basketball season starts in just over a month! AFC high school basketball is looking for a responsible adult to run the clock/scoreboard at home girls and boys basketball games. There is a small stipend available. We are willing to train someone. If interested, contact Traci Gittleson at tgittleson@afcschools.net #AFCathleticsandactivities

Congratulations to AFC Jr/Sr High School's September Students of the Month! From left to right: Claire Freeman, Lauren Stone, Sara Ramadani, Bailey Berogan, Mallory Coffman, Kate Viall.

Due to still working on getting a coach, 6th grade boys basketball practice will not begin on Monday 10/4. As soon as a coach is hired, a post will be made as to when practice will start. Stay tuned! #AFCathleticsandactivities

AFCES Families, This is a friendly reminder that we are hosting our Family Fun Night tomorrow from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at AFC Elementary School. Please enter through Door 6 (cafeteria) as this is where you will receive your treasure map and begin your adventure. We hope to see everyone there!