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Quote of the Month
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
— Helen Keller 🍁
November invites us to slow down, give thanks, and recognize the strength in community. It reminds us that gratitude isn’t just a feeling—it’s a way forward.
🧠 Mental Health & Wellness Tip
🧠 Mental Health & Wellness Tip
Create a routine that helps your child feel calm and supported.
Try:
A consistent bedtime and wake-up time
A 5-minute morning check-in: “How are you feeling today?”
One screen-free meal per day as a family
Routines offer security during times of change.
📅 Important Dates & Awareness Events
📅 Important Dates & Awareness Events
National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
Raising awareness about the challenges faced by youth experiencing homelessness and the importance of support.
Native American Heritage Month
Honoring the culture, history, and contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities.
November 11 – Veterans Day
A day to recognize and thank those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
November 13 – World Kindness Day
Encouraging everyone to practice kindness in school, at home, and in the community.
November 28 – Thanksgiving Day
A time to gather with loved ones and reflect on gratitude and togetherness.
🧡 UPCOMING FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN ST. LOUIS IN NOVEMBER:
Fun 4 STL Kids, Fall Festivals – a comprehensive listing of fall festivals around town
Family Sunday at the Saint Louis Art Museum- On Sunday afternoons, families can enjoy free, hands-on art activities and explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme
Family Fort Night at St. Louis County Library- On Monday, November 24, families are invited to enjoy fort building and other activities at the Meramec Valley Branch. Registration is required
Makerspace Laser Engraved Holiday Decorations at Saint Louis Science Center- Throughout November, families can create holiday crafts with LEDs, motors, and laser-engraved wood. Ideal for kids aged 7 and older with a guardian present
Aladdin at The Fabulous Fox Theatre- From November 7–25, enjoy the live-action musical adaptation of Disney's Aladdin, featuring magic, comedy, and a few of the Genie's tricks
Free Family Night at MADE for Kids- On Friday, November 21, families can enjoy a free evening at MADE for Kids from 5–8 p.m. This event is first come, first served, with no reservations needed
Festival of Lights at Kiener Plaza- On November 17, families can enjoy the Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights at Kiener Plaza, featuring a holiday tree lighting, ice skating, and fireworks
Thanksgiving Day Parade in St. Louis- On November 22, families can watch the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade downtown, featuring floats, balloons, and marching bands
Upcoming Free Meals
🦃 🍽️ Affton Christian Church
On the last Friday of each month, they have a free meal for anyone who wants to attend. This meal is for the public and the congregation to fellowship and break bread with neighbors, both known and unknown.
This Month (November) Information:
Thanks Giving Day Meal- This meal is FREE full thanksgiving meals. Check out there website for more information: https://inasmuchas.churchtrac.com/card/16
WHERE: Affton Christian Church - 9625 Tesson Ferry Rd. 63123
Community & Mental Health Resources
If your family is in need of extra support, here are a local organizations:
St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund Interactive Map – This is an interactive map to help you easily locate mental and behavioral health services for your child in St. Louis County. It also includes information on which insurances are accepted and coverage that may be available through this fund (many of these services are offered free of charge).
Places for People – Mental health & trauma support
placesforpeople.org | (314) 615-2111NAMI St. Louis – Support for families & caregivers
namistl.org | (314) 962-4670People’s Health Centers – Counseling, health, and more
phcenters.org | (314) 367-7848Behavioral Health Response – BHR provides crisis support, telephone counseling, and mental health resources 24 hours/day
988 – Suicide and crisis lifeline
Cougar Backpack Program: Weekend Food Support for Students
The Cougar Backpack Program provides food bags filled with nonperishable items to help ensure that every student has access to food over the weekend
If your family would like to participate, please click the link below and complete the food preference form. Once the form is filled out, kindly email it to jcrawford@afftonschools.net or kwood@afftonschools.net, depending on your student's grade level
Thank you for allowing us to support your family. All information will be kept confidential
Food and Clothing Assistance
Click the link below to access a list of local community resources offering food, clothing, and other essential support: Community Resources
All Hands on Deck- Brings a bunch of fresh food that are expiring soon to a few different places in STL. Listed below is shows their calendar for each months locations.
Free and Reduced Lunches
Log into Infinite Campus Parent Portal on phone app
If you do not know your username or password, please contact your students building administrative assistant for help with retrieving that information
Once logged in you will select the Menu tab on the upper left hand side of the screen in green. (it has three horizontal lines)
Then you will go all the way down to the bottom of the menu items and select More
Under More you will then select Meal Benefits
Then under Meal Benefits you will select the blue Meal Benefits Application
Then after you submit the application, a letter of your free/reduced meal application meal status will be emailed to you.
* Please note that the application date is the date that your meal application takes in effect
You can also access the application on our district website, afftonschools.net
Under Menu
Scroll down and select Click here for more information on Free & Reduced Meals
Then select the 2025-2026 Application
You can then send the application to Claire Smith at csmith@afftonschools.net
Support Our Students and Families!
If you would like to make a positive impact in our school community, we invite you to consider donating to the Affton Family Fund.
The Affton Family Fund helps provide emergency support to students and families in need throughout the school year.
Your generosity directly supports the well-being, dignity, and success of our students. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference.
To donate, please click the link below:
🔗 Click Here!
Thank you for your kindness and support!
Let’s make this November a month of gratitude, kindness, and connection for all 💛 As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. We’re here to support you and your family every step of the way!
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