AFC Elementary Monthly Memo

Dear Families,

It’s hard to believe we’re already approaching the end of the first quarter! Our students have been working hard, and it’s been wonderful to see their growth over the past few months. As we head into October, there are several important events and opportunities we want to highlight:

🌟 Parent-Teacher Conferences

Conferences are a valuable time to connect about your child’s progress and goals for the year. Teachers look forward to meeting with you to celebrate successes and discuss ways we can continue to support your child’s learning. Please be sure to sign up for a conference time if you haven’t already.

💰 United Way Coin Drive

Our school is excited to take part in the annual United Way Coin Drive! This is a fun way for students to give back to the community—every coin makes a difference! Thank you for helping your child participate in this act of kindness and generosity.

🥐 PTC Perfect Pastries Fundraiser

The Perfect Pastries fundraiser is back! This is a delicious way to help support school projects and events. Order forms have been sent home—thank you in advance for helping make this fundraiser a success.

👟 PTC Super Steps Walk-a-Thon

Our PTC is hosting the Super Steps Walk-a-Thon, an event that encourages movement, school spirit, and fun! Funds raised will support student activities and classroom needs throughout the year. We appreciate your support—whether through donations, volunteering, or cheering on our students!

Thank you for being such an essential part of our school community. Together, we will continue to create a positive and enriching environment where every student can LEARN, GROW, & THRIVE!

Wishing you all a wonderful October!

Warm Regards,

Jenah Burkitt, Principal

AFC Elementary School

1 - Student Leadership Meeting (Lunch), 1:30 Early Dismissal, 6 VB @ Forreston 5:00 PM

2 - 3rd Grade Field Trip, 6/7 VB Mooseheart 4:30 PM

3 - Perfect Pastries Kick-Off

6 - World Day of Bullying Prevention (Wear Orange)

7 - K/1 Selmi's Field Trip, YWCA Body Safety Talks

8 - 1:30 Early Dismissal

9 - PICTURE RETAKE DAY, YWCA Body Safety Talks,

10 - YWCA Bullying Prevention Lessons

13 - Columbus Day (No School)

14 - PTC Meeting 6:00 PM

15 - 1:30 Early Dismissal

16 - K-3 Land of Smiles Play

17 - YWCA Bullying Prevention Lessons

20 - United Way Coin Drive Begins, Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM

21 - 6 BKB Pecatonica 4:00 PM

22 - 2:30 Early Dismissal, Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 7:30

23 - 2:30 Early Dismissal, Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 7:30

24 - No School

27 - PTC's Super Steps Walk-A-Thon 6:00 PM

29 - 1:30 Early Dismissal, 6 BKB Dixon 4:00 PM

30 - October Awards Assembly

31 - Happy Halloween, YWCA Bullying Prevention Lessons

It is time to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences!

Parents and guardians should register for a conference with their child's teacher through Skyward Family Access. The video below walks you through the conference sign-up process step-by-step.

Conferences will be held on October 22nd & 23rd from 3:30 - 7:30.

If you need assistance logging into Skyward Family Access, please email afcskyward@afcschools.net. If, after watching the video, you're still having trouble signing up for a conference, contact Katie Wolf in the main office.

Arrival

8:15 - Students Enter Building (First Bell)

• K/1 - Door 11
• 2/3 - Door 9
• 4th - Door 8
• 5/6 - Door 7

8:30 - Classes Begin (Tardy Bell)

Please note, there will not be adult supervision on the playground prior to 8:00 AM.

Dismissal

3:15 - Pick-Up/Walkers

3:17 - Bus Students

• K/1 - Door 10
• 2/3 - Door 9
• 4/5/6th - Door 7

Please note, there will not be adult supervision on the playground after 3:25 PM. Students who have not been picked up by 3:25 will be brought to the main office.

As a friendly reminder, per our AFC Student Handbook:

Excessive tardies or absences may be referred to the Lee/Ogle/Whiteside Regional Office of Education’s Attendance Support Program for assistance. A student may be referred to the Attendance Support Program after four (4) unexcused and nine (9) excused absences during the previous 180 days of school attendance. If a student misses three (3) consecutive days, they must bring in a physician’s note for the absences to be considered excused. Also, after nine (9) absences per school year, to excuse each absence thereafter, a physician’s note will be required within 24 hours of the student’s return to school. While seeking a medical excuse, the student’s parent or guardian must still comply with absence notification procedures. Students are permitted to return to school while a physician’s note is being obtained, assuming the student has been fever, vomit, and diarrhea free for 24 hours (fever must be below 100.4 without fever-reducing medications).

We encourage attendance everyday as there is a strong link between attendance and academic achievement. Students must be present to learn. We trust parents and guardians will use their best judgement in deciding if their child(ren) are well enough to be present in school.

As a friendly reminder, per our AFC Student Handbook:

Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275 will exclude students based on typically qualifying symptoms such as: fever of 100.4 or higher (fever must be below 100.4 without fever-reducing medications), vomiting, and diarrhea. Students may return when the student is fever-free/symptom-free for 24 hours without medication.

Please refer to our Student Handbook (linked at the bottom of this memo) for additional information regarding school attendance.

Jenah Burkitt, Principal

Email: jburkitt@afcschools.net
Address: 217 South Elm Street, Franklin Grove, IL, USA
Phone: (815) 456-2325

Website: https://www.afcschools.net/