Farmer's Market will be moved indoors due to weather! # AFCFFA
High school softball, baseball, and track pictures are in! Mrs. Gittleson will be at the school on Wednesday, 7/14, from 10:00-12:00 and at the FFA Farmer's market on Wednesday, 7/14, from 4:00-6:00 for anyone who would like to pick up their pictures. If these times do not work, please email her at tgittleson@afcschools.net to arrange a pick up time. Otherwise, they can be given to the athletes at a future practice or when school starts.
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Today at Ag Camp, the students walked out what an acre would actually be and then used landscape design principles to draw to scale a design for the livestock lab. It was a challenging day, but they came up with very creative designs! #AFCFFA
Online registration begins Monday, July 12th, and will close on Friday, August 6th. Please go to afcschools.net and click on Menu, then Skyward Web to complete your student(s)' registration (https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wseduashtonfranklinil/seplog01.w ). Any registration not completed by August 6th will incur a $25 late fee.
New students incoming to the district will need to fill out paper forms and return to the district office. Forms can be found at afcschools.net.
If you have any questions pertaining to online registration, please email them to afcskyward@afcschools.net.
High school football will have contact days at the football field in Franklin Grove on Tuesday 7/13, Thursday 7/15, and Friday 7/16 from 4:30-6:00.
High school football camp will be Monday-Friday the week of July 19 also 4-30-6:00 at the football field in Franklin Grove.
Middle school and high school football contact days will be Monday 7/26, Wednesday 7/28, and Friday 7/30, 4:30-6:00 at the football field in Franklin Grove.
All athletes who intend to play football this Fall are encouraged to attend any or all of the above contact days and camp days. It is important for our athletes to get a step up in the summer for our sports programs!
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Thursday’s girls basketball workout time is changed to 8:30-10:00 am due to volleyball league Thursday night.
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Please see attached for an opportunity to receive Silver Cord hours!
Ag Summer Camp is underway! Yesterday the campers learned all about soils and today, they learned about fruits and veggies. Check out their marketing posters for the Farmers Market next week - don't miss it! #AFCFFA
AFC Schools is looking for the following coaches for the 2021-2022 school year:
High School Asst. Volleyball Coach
High School Cheer (Football and Basketball)
Middle School Cheer (Boys basketball)
6th Grade Boys Basketball
HS JV Boys Basketball
6th Grade Girls Basketball
HS Varsity Softball
HS Asst Varsity Softball
If you are interested in any of the above positions, please contact Traci Gittleson at tgittleson@afcschools.net.
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Attention Parents!
Registration for Fall athletics is now open. If your student athlete intends on playing volleyball or football in the Fall, they need to be registered online. Registration can be found on afcschools.net under the athletics tab. Insurance and emergency contact info is required when registering an athlete for the first time. A current sports physical also needs to be turned into the office before the first day of practice. No students will be allowed to practice until they are registered and have a current physical on file.
Students in grades 6th-12th are eligible to participate in both volleyball and football. Practices will start in August. Those exact dates will be posted.
If there are any questions, please contact Traci Gittleson at tgittleson@afcschools.net.
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Official 2021 State FFA Convention Photos #AFCFFA
We hope you are enjoying your summer! Here is the supply list for incoming 7th and 8th graders:
Folder with loose leaf paper
5 subject notebook/ Trapper keeper
Small pack of colored pencils
Pencils, pencil pouch/art supply pouch
Small pencil sharpener
Earbuds
Box of tissues
Towel (to sit on outside)
Glue stick
Reusable water bottle
One subject spiral notebook
Tennis shoes for PE class
Section 2 FFA Fair is fast approaching. Contact Mrs. Viall for a copy of the fairbook. Entries are due to Mrs. Viall by July 9th. #AFCFFA
Schedule of Athletic Happenings Week of 6/21:
Monday, 6/21: Strength and Conditioning (Gr. 7-12), 6:30-7:30am, 7:45-8:45am, or 9:00-10:00am
Boys Basketball Camp (Gr. 3-5), 12:30-2:00, Can still sign up day of
Boys Basketball Camp (Gr. 6-8), 2:00-3:30, Can still sign up day of
HS GBKB Open Gym, 5:00-7:00
Tuesday, 6/22:
HS BBKB Open Gym, 10:30-12:00
Boys Basketball Camp (Gr. 3-5), 12:30-2:00
Boys Basketball Camp (Gr. 6-8), 2:00-3:30
HS VB Open Gym, 7:00-9:00pm
Wednesday, 6/23: Strength and Conditioning (Gr. 7-12), 6:30-7:30am, 7:45-8:45am, or 9:00-10:00am
HS BBKB Open Gym, 10:30-12:00
Boys Basketball Camp (Gr. 3-5), 12:30-2:00
Boys Basketball Camp (Gr. 6-8), 2:00-3:30
Thursday, 6/24:
HS BBKB Open Gym, 10:30-12:00
Boys Basketball Camp (Gr. 3-5), 12:30-2:00
Boys Basketball Camp (Gr. 6-8), 2:00-3:30
HS GBKB Open Gym, 5:00-7:00pm
MS GBKB Open Gym, 6:00-7:00pm
Friday, 6/25: Strength and Conditioning (Gr. 7-12), 6:30-7:30am, 7:45-8:45am, or 9:00-10:00am
MS GBKB Open Gym, 6:00-7:00pm
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FFA members: The AFC FFA will be hosting a shop work day on Monday, June 21 from 5-7 pm. Pop and pizza will be provided. Jobs that need to be worked on: moving furniture, sanding tables, sorting proficiency plaques, painting, sorting caps and much more! Your help would be appreciated. #AFCFFA
There are volunteer opportunities available at the Kitchen Table which could count towards Silver Cord hours. Please reach out to Donna Smith at deeemms929@gmail.com if you are interested!
Last week, the AFC Lady Raiders basketball team hosted a camp for our future Lady Raiders. So much fun and improvement from our younger players!
Please enjoy the Elementary School's 4th Quarter Award Winner video!
https://youtu.be/LIlsFIajE58
Please enjoy the AFC Elementary School's Kindergarten Diploma Ceremony.
https://youtu.be/-KV3K4C-EG0