AFSA PreK-12 Family Update
6/27/2025
We are sliding into week 26 of Words With Wakefield. We have wrapped up the first week of school and I can honestly say this has been one of the best starts of a school year in my time as an administrator. As I walk through our school buildings I can feel the positive energy. Our staff are energized and excited to be here. The students are smiling (yes smiling) and showing a positive attitude. Our school has passionately worked to build a positive and inclusive environment for all students to succeed. I believe our hard work and new initiatives have already made a positive impact on our school community.
We would love to be able to reach more students and give them an opportunity to be a part of the AFSA community. If you know of any students that would benefit from learning more about AFSA, please pass them on! I truly believe that AFSA is making huge positive impacts on our student community and would love to spread that impact further.
I enjoy coming to work each day and not everyone has the opportunity to admit that. The staff and students I get to work with every day makes my job fulfilling. AFSA’s community goes unmatched and the future is bright! I am excited for the school year 2025-2026 and beyond.
AFSA Pre-K-12th grade families need to fill out the following paperwork each school year.
- Emergency Contact and Permissions form - This form gives us emergency contact information and permission for all field trips, media use and technology use needed during the year. THIS MUST BE SIGNED FOR STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY FIELD TRIPS!
- Application for Educational Benefits - Provides families additional benefits and helps AFSA qualify for grants and funds from the department of education.
Additional forms that may be needed:
- Medication Authorization form - This form is needed for all medications your student will need during the school day. Doctors signature may be required please see form for details. Medication and form can be dropped off at the Back to School Picnic.
- Parking Permit - For student drivers who will have a car at school.
All forms listed above are attached to this newsletter, can be found on the website and paper copies are available at both the high school and elementary school front offices.
Completed forms may be dropped off at the buildings during school hours or Elementary (PreK-6) forms can be emailed to jhamilton@afsak12.com and high school (grades 7-12) forms can be emailed to kbarbour@afsak12.com
Picture Day is coming up September 17th at both the elementary and high school! Photo ordering envelopes will be sent home with all students on Wednesday, September 10th. You can send in your order and payment ON PHOTO DAY ONLY (NOT BEFORE). Checks should be made out to Strawbridge Studios. If sending cash, you must send the exact amount. Photographers do not have change.
There is also an online ordering option. For this option you sign up to order online and they will contact you when online photo ordering is open.
To use the online service click on the following link:
CODE FM475116
To use the online service click on the following link:
High School PhotosCODE FM475114
AFSA Charter School Flannel shirts are on sale now! Shirts are $42! Ordering is open now through September 12th! To place an order please fill out the attached order form and return the form along with payment to the front office at either the elementary or high school building. Payment can be cash, check or you can pay online here. Shirts should be delivered to the school by mid-October. Any questions please contact Stephanie Forliti. Thank you!
Save the date for the AFSA Elementary Safety Night! Join us at AFSA Elementary on Thursday, October 2nd from 4:00-7:00 p.m. for a night full of safety fun! Watch for more information coming soon!
We invite you to join us for our Annual AFSA Potato Hug on Saturday, October 4th 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at AFSA High School! The event is open to the public so invite friends and family!
The Hug is a showcase of student projects, school offerings, and community involvement. This event provides students the opportunity to be vendors and sell their products created for their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). Each project is an opportunity for students to demonstrate professionalism, develop entrepreneurial skills, and showcase their hard work.
Not only do we have students selling their creations but we also have a baked potato bar, a student art show and more!
Students in grades 7-12 interested in participating in this year's Potato Hug as a vendor need to fill out a registration form and pay the $5 student vendor fee. Sign up form is attached or click here to access the forms online and get more information. Forms (with all signatures) and fee are due no later than September, 26th.
Students who would like to submit a piece of artwork for the art show should contact Ms. Forliti for more information.
See you at the Hug!
The first student meeting for this year's YIG program is coming up September 9th. To learn more about YIG contact Ms. Nelson!
Minnesota Department of Education has a new resource to help kids learn to read. The READ Toolkit gives families ideas and tools to help their kids learn to read. For more information click here.
For more information about the Sun Bucks program click here.
For all AFSA sports teams each student athlete must fill out the following Google form. Included in the Google form are links to all required sports forms. These forms can also be found on our website.
- Volleyball - All 7-12th grade girls interested in playing volleyball with AFSA meet in the AFSA HS gym after school Tuesday, September 2 from 3:10-5pm. Plan to practice with workout clothes, water bottle, knee pads and tennis shoes.
- Soccer - Calling all 9th-12th grade boys interested in joining the AFSA Soccer team! This year’s soccer team will be a co-op team with Liberty Classical Academy. Players should have tennis shoes/cleats, workout clothes, water bottle, and shin guards.
If your student is interested in joining either team please contact Amanda Vorwald.
Support AFSA Athletics with your PIZZA purchase! Starting August 18 through September 10 AFSA Athletes are holding a special Heggies Pizza fundraiser to raise money for all AFSA Athletic teams! Pizza's are large (12") and range in price from $11 - $14. Choose from the following:
- Double Cheese
- Sausage
- Pepperoni
- Sausage & Pepperoni
- Sausage and Mushroom
- Inferno
- Deluxe Combo
- Six Pack
- BCB (Bacon Cheeseburger)
- Chicken Alfredo
- Breakfast Pizza
- Cauliflower Crust Sausage & Pepperoni
- Cauliflower Crust Marcherita
- El Jefe (Mexican style with Chorizo, jalapenos and more)
To purchase pizzas find an AFSA athlete or contact our Activities Director, Ms. Vorwald, avorwadl@afsak12.com. Thank you for your support!
Step up to the plate for our 4-day Youth Baseball Eaglets Program! Led by AFSA’s baseball coach and players, you’ll learn the fundamentals—rules, skills, and teamwork—while building confidence on and off the field. Whether you’re brand new to the game or looking to sharpen your swing, it’s your chance to spread your wings and swing for the fences! Tuesdays, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 after school until 5pm at LILY POND PARK. Students will take a bus to the field where staff will meet them. They should be picked up from the park at 5pm.
Join us at Culver's in Little Canada (2880 Rice Street Little Canada)for our 2025-2026 Culver's fundraising Nights! Take your family out to dinner and support AFSA at the same time! AFSA receives 10% of all food purchases from 5-7 p.m.
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- April 21, 2026
- May 19, 2026
Special thank you to the Little Canada Culver's for their continued support of AFSA!
Did you know AFSA participates in Box Tops for Education? Join other families in supporting AFSA through Box Tops for Education! You can find Box Tops on hundreds of products throughout the store. Download and use the app to snap a photo of your receipt within 14 days of purchase. Make sure to choose AFSA High School when scanning in your Boxtops. Your Box Tops earnings are identified and automatically updated online. To check out all of the products and learn more about the Box Tops for Education app please go to BTFE.com. Attached is the September bonus offers.
You can also find this information on our website just click here.
Girl Scouts:
Watch confidence bloom with every new experience and challenge! Girl Scouts nurtures kindness, courage, and leadership. Grades K-12 are invited to join now for $45! See attached flyer for more information.
The school directory is a great way for AFSA PreK-12 families to stay in touch! Click here if you are a current AFSA PreK-12 family and would like to be added to the 2025-2026 school directory. The directory will be emailed out to all participating families. If you have been in past directories you will still need to sign up this year to be included. Questions? Please contact Ms. Forliti
