Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275

Any students interested in submitting artwork for the Grand Detour art show at the John Deere site on September 12, 2022 should bring their artwork to Mrs. Coffman by Friday, August 19. Students are able to submit up to two pieces. Any students in grades K through 12 may submit work. The artwork can be work they made at school or at home. #afcart

Attention AFC Parents/Guardians, We still have several students missing medical records such as physicals, immunizations, vision exams, and dental exams. Beginning September 1st, students who remain noncompliant with proof of physical and immunization records will be excluded from school. Please turn these forms into our district nurse, Rita Yahnke, as soon as possible. These can be brought with you on Back to School Night, sent with your child on the first day of school, or faxed to us at (815) 456-2713 (ES) or (815) 453-7462 (Jr/Sr HS).

MEET THE RAIDERS! Come out and meet all of our Fall Sports teams, including our athletes who participate in golf and cross country at Amboy, at Meet the Raiders on Friday, August 19 at 6:00 in HS Gym. It is a great night to get together and show our athletes that the community supports them! #AFCathleticsandactivities

Attention AFCES Families, There was a slight change to our door assignments. Please see the table below to review the changes.

Ashton-Franklin Center Jr/Sr High School's first day of student attendance is this Thursday August 18th. Please review the agenda below for a detailed list of activities.

Ashton-Franklin Center Jr/Sr High School Back to School Night is this Wednesday August 17, 2022 at 6pm. Please see the attached flier for more details.

Lunch on the Lawn - August 18th

The August lunch menu for AFC Elementary School is attached below. As a reminder, the cost of lunch for K-6 students is $2.50 - milk is included in this cost. If you child brings a lunch from home or wants an extra milk, the cost for that is 25 cents.

Welcome Back, AFC Elementary School Students & Families! Please click the link below for a special Back to School Newsletter. https://www.smore.com/816qb

Dear AFC Families, Online registration began Wednesday, July 13th and will close on Thursday, August 18th. If you haven't done so already, please click on the link below to complete your student(s)' registration. Directions for registering your student on Skyward can be found in the link at the bottom of this message. https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wseduashtonfranklinil/seplog01.w New students incoming to the district will need to fill out paper forms and return those 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. Link to Registration directions: https://5il.co/v990

Online registration is now open for Fall Sports. Parents of athletes participating in 6/7/8 VB, HS VB, HS FB, HS XC, or HS Golf need to register their son/daughter online. On afcschools.net, click on athletics tab, click on registration, and follow the directions. If you are new to the system, you will need to set up an account and will need your insurance info. If you have registered a student before, you should have an account and be able to make a few clicks in the correct spot. If you have questions, please e-mail Traci Gittleson at tgittleson@afcschools.net. #AFCathleticsandactivities

Here is a list of practice schedules for the Fall Sports Teams: 6th Grade VB: Start 8/15, 3:30-5:00 at ES. Will practice at same time daily. 7th Grade VB: Start 8/9, 3:00-5:00 in JH gym. Will practice 8/10 and 8/12 at same time with 8th grade. Further schedule will be given to girls at practice. 8th Grade VB: Start 8/8, 3:00-5:00 in JH gym. Will practice 8/10 and 8/12 at same time with 7th grade. Further schedule will be given to girls at practice. Freshman VB: Start 8/8, 5:00-7:00 in HS gym. Will practice daily at same time. JV/Var VB: Start 8/8, 6:00-8:00 in HS gym. Will practice daily at same time. HS FB: Start 8/8, 4:30-6:00 at FB field in Franklin Grove. HS Golf: Start 8/10, 4:00 at Shady Oaks CC in Amboy. Will practice daily except Tuesdays while Men's league is happening. HS XC: Start 8/8, 3;45 at Amboy HS. Will practice daily at same time. Online registration will open today for all Fall Sports. All students planning on participating in one of the above sports will need to register online. Stay Tuned! #AFCathleticsandactivities

Join me, Ms. Burkitt, for Popsicles with the Principal on Friday, August 12th at 2:00 PM. I really hope to see you there!

AFC FFA members came out in force to represent the chapter for the Section 2 Vo-Ag Fair. Excellent job, everyone! #AFCFFA

We have several openings for the 2022-2023 school year! Contact Jenah Burkitt at jburkitt@afcschools.net or Malinda Hurt at mhurt@afcschools.net for more information.

Attention Junior High Parents, Please click the link below to view the 2022-2023 Junior High School Supply list. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1827/AFC/2290640/JH_Supply_List.pdf

AFC Color Fun Run Reminder! If you are looking for the registration form for the Color Fun Run that is scheduled for August 21st, you can find it by clicking the link below. We hope to see you there! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1827/AFC/2030135/Color_Fun_Run_Registration_Form__Updated_.pdf

The AFC FFA is looking for vendors for our market - please join our supportive community! #AFCFFA

AFCES Families, We are extremely excited to announce that AFC Elementary School will be getting a brand new playground in the near future. The new playground will be installed with a combination of surfacing that includes mulch and rubber foam. The rubber foam will create an easy and accessible path to the new playground's two handicap accessible pieces of equipment. The attached plans for the playground remodel have been approved and are being made possible through the district's Sales Tax Revenue, the AFC PTC, and a generous donation from the Class of 1970.

AFCES Families, Attached to this email you will find a copy of our K-6 school supply list for the 2022-2023 school year. This list was also sent home with students in their report card envelopes at the end of last school year. School supply kits that were ordered through School Kidz will be available for pick-up on August 6th from 8:00 - 12:00. Those unable to pick up that day can email jburkitt@afcschools.net to schedule a time the week of August 9th. Any kits that remain after August 12th will be given to the student's classroom teacher for the first day of school.