Donate blood today to help save a life tomorrow! OneBlood will be in the parking lot of our middle high school collecting blood from 9AM to 2PM. Each person who donates will receive a checkup, sweatshirt, and snack. It's your last chance to make a difference in someone's life! If you haven't already registered please do so before time runs out! https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1693356
Tomorrow we will be having our Blood Drive in partnership with One Blood from 9 AM to 2 PM in the AFMHS parking lot. A few minutes of your time can mean a lifetime for someone else. Plus, each person who donates will receive a few goodies including a sweatshirt, checkup, and snack! Register now to make an impact: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1693356
Tune in to our 15th edition of Mindful Moments! This week’s video is focused on students giving thanks and taking a moment to “Pause for Thanks.” It includes student reflections on gratitude as well as staff voices sharing what they are thankful for this season. Together, their messages help reinforce mindfulness, gratitude, and calm across our school community. Watch here: https://youtu.be/7iJ0PahqdQM
We celebrated Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day at AFES. One of our students, Emori Patterson, dressed as Bridges as she walked down our hallways escorted by our SRO Officer Jones. We also held a balloon release as a tribute to Bridges' bravery. She continues to be a symbol of equality and inclusion today, over 60 years later.
Our annual S.T.E.A.M. night was an event filled with engagement, fun, and learning! We had several stations that our students completed to win prizes. We're glad we hosted our students and parents while fostering their interests in the S.T.E.A.M fields. Thanks to all the faculty and families who participated!
Parents and families, you are reminded to join us tonight from 5–7 PM for our annual S.T.E.A.M. Night! This year, we’re bringing you a carnival themed experience, where students can earn snow cones and popcorn by completing five engaging stations. We will also have face painting and fun activities for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss this evening of hands-on learning, creativity, and discovery!
Don't forget we have be having a food drive sponsored by United Way this morning at 10:00 AM at the front of our AFMHS Gymnasium. Please line up near the DMV entrance no earlier than 9:30 AM. We will be distributing one box of food per car on a first-come, first-served basis. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support our community through this event.
Get ready for an exciting evening of carnival themed activities and stations! Tomorrow night we are hosting our annual S.T.E.A.M. night at 5-7 PM in the AFES Gymnasium. We will have free prizes and face painting, plus students can get popcorn and snow cones as a reward for completing five stations. Parents we encourage you to bring out your students so they can get involved with science, math, engineering, technology, and the arts!
Our blood drive with OneBlood is only one week away! It will be on next Tuesday from 9AM to 2PM and located in our AFMHS parking lot. Donating blood is a reward in itself, but there will also be light refreshments, wellness checks, and free sweatshirts for every donor! Help us save lives and give back by rolling up your sleeve! To donate please register here: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1693356
Allendale-Fairfax High School, in partnership with United Way, will host a community food distribution on Thursday, November 13th, at 10:00 AM.
Lineup will begin at 9:30 AM, and participants must use the entrance located by the DMV. Please note that distribution is limited to one box per vehicle, and food will be provided while supplies last.. This is our joint effort to contribute to our community during this time of uncertainty.
Lineup will begin at 9:30 AM, and participants must use the entrance located by the DMV. Please note that distribution is limited to one box per vehicle, and food will be provided while supplies last.. This is our joint effort to contribute to our community during this time of uncertainty.
We're excited about the Parenting Partners Graduation Ceremony tonight at 6 PM in the AFES Cafeteria! This celebration honors parents who have dedicated their time to learning strategies that strengthen family communication and enhance student success. By bridging school and home, this program empowers families and reinforces teamwork. We know that the tools the parents learn and use will help our scholars succeed.
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Join our House Wars! We are asking each house (Opal, Topaz, Onyx, Diamond, Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire) to bring can goods to support families who are less fortunate for the Thanksgiving holidays. We want to give back to the community. The house with the most cans collected will win an ice cream party. We will be collecting until November 19th. Please support!
Mrs. Davis, our guidance counselor, designed an interactive Haunted Hallway to help scare our students away from drugs! As part of our commitment to a drug-free environment and Red Ribbon Week, students toured the spooky gallery filled with eerie music, live monsters, and creative posters, all reminding them of our school wide pledge to stay drug free. A huge shoutout to our teachers and counselors for transforming the hallway and inspiring our scholars to make healthy choices!
Our Mindful Moment this week gets us in touch with our five senses! We can use our sense of touch, taste, sight, smell, and sound to practice mindfulness and ground ourselves. Check out our video to see what our Climate Specialist Ms. Nelson calls the, "5,4,3,2,1 method" https://youtu.be/W_1gHoGo5cE
Join us on November 7th for a Thanksgiving-inspired lunch that will fill both your heart and your plate! Share a special meal with your student and savor our turkey with rice and gravy, cranberry sauce, and warm buttered rolls. No walk-ins will be accepted, so reserve your spot before November 4th by RSVPing and sending your $8 payment. It’s a small price for a memorable meal and quality time with your child!
Our Parenting Partners Graduation Ceremony is happening next week on November 6th at 6 PM in the AFES Cafeteria! Join us as we celebrate the amazing parents who completed all six workshops! This program equips families with valuable tools for positive communication and effective discipline which helps them better support their scholars. This builds the relationship between home and school and helps our scholars thrive academically!
Final chance to purchase tickets for our Costume Glow Party on tomorrow night! The fun will begin at 6PM and we will be in the AFES Gymnasium. Purchase some of our glow sticks and jewelry to brighten your costume and support our PTO organization. We can't wait to see your creative costumes!
Parents and Families, we invite you to come join us at AFES for a Thanksgiving Meal on November 7th! We will have a holiday inspired meal including turkey & gravy, dressing, collard greens, and yams! Each guest must RSVP and send their payment of $8 by November 4th to participate. Celebrate the season of thanks with your student while you enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our Food & Nutrition team.
Happy National Principals Month to Ms. Audrey Patterson at our elementary school! Mrs. Patterson is a devoted and passionate educator who has been in our district for over five years. She consistently goes above and beyond, always helping and supporting others when needed. Thank you, Ms. Patterson, for your hard work, positivity, and dedication you pour into our district!
Get ready for another Mindful Moment! This week’s session focuses on Mindful Listening so we encourage you use headphones while watching the video: https://youtu.be/TQnFkbakEUY
