Please Read Announcements:
Report cards go home today. Please send back the envelopes. If you already had a conference you do not need to sign the envelope unless you are requesting another one.
Lunch Visits: Starting November 3rd, parents will be welcome to join their students for lunch. This is meant to be a special treat, not a regular routine, as lunchtime is an important opportunity for students to build friendships and practice social skills. We’ll have a few reserved tables in the cafeteria as well as outdoor seating available. Please make sure that you bring your ID as you will need to sign in as a visitor.
WCPSS device policy; All student personal devices (e.g., cellphones, smartwatches, headphones) to be put away during the school day. This policy is designed to support student focus, well-being, and a safe, engaging learning environment.
Please send any excused absence notes to attendance314@wcpss.net if your child is tardy or absent. Please make sure to copy your child's teacher.
Please use this link for Scholastic News subscription payments.
"Interested in Soccer Club for your AFES student? View more information HERE regarding soccer club hosted at AFES each Wednesday afternoon from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm. Secure your spot and sign up today! CSF Apex Friendship Registration"
The PTA is working on a school wide 2025-2026 Directory. Participation is optional, but if you would like to participate please use this link.
Please use this link to learn more about tennis and chess class at AFES!
If you are looking to volunteer this year, please click the link here.
Important Dates
11/7-Q1 Report Cards
11/10-Veteran's Day (Holiday)
11/13-Family Shopping Night at the Bookfair 5:30-7PM in the Media Center
12/5-Quarter 2 interims
12/22-1/2- Holiday Break
1/19- MLK Jr. Day (Holiday)
1/26- Teacher Workday (Students off)
1/30- Quarter 2 Report Cards
Letterland- This week we will work on Unit 12 words with r controlled syllables using ar and or words such as March and north. For letterland practice throughout the year, click HERE.
Math- Students will continue to learn about arrays, creating equations for arrays, and begin learning how to tell time to the nearest 5 minutes.
ELA- We are continuing in our 2nd Module on Fossils this week and begin learning about different types of tools paleontologists use to uncover fossils.
Science- Students will begin our next Social Studies unit and will learn about democracy and government.
Weekly Challenge: Create an array on a piece of paper at home and bring it in to show your teacher.