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April Newsletter 2026

Posted Date: 04/03/26 (04:00 PM)


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April 3, 2026

 

Mark Your Calendar

April

4th – South High School Community Egg Hunt
7th – Early Release (12:15 dismissal)
14th -- PTO Meeting 3:45 PM Room 139
17th -- PTO Carnival 5:30-7:00 PM
20th – 24th – Book Fair
Poster announcing a Community Egg Hunt on 04/04/2026 at South High School, with separate egg hunt times for different age groups and other activities.
Poster for Afflerbach Elementary Carnival on Friday, April 17th, from 5:30-7:00 PM, featuring food, games, and wristbands.
Poster for Afflerbach Elementary's "Carnaval" event on Friday, April 17th, from 5:30-7:00 PM, featuring games, food, and prizes.
 

May

14th -- Title 1 Parent information Night 5:30–6:00 PM
25th – No School (Memorial Day)
29th – No School – Staff Planning Day
 

June

3rd -- Last Day of School (Early Release at 12:15)

Around the School

Message from the Principal

As we move into the spring season, our students are preparing for important upcoming assessments that allow us to celebrate their growth and better understand how to support their continued learning. Testing can be a positive experience when students feel confident, prepared, and supported both at school and at home. Families play a critical role in helping students do their best, and a few simple strategies can make a big difference. Ensuring your child gets a good night’s sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and arrives at school on time each day helps set a strong foundation. Encouraging a positive mindset, reminding students to take their time, read carefully, and try their best can boost both confidence and performance. At home, maintaining regular routines and providing a quiet space for reading or practicing skills can further reinforce success.
We are proud of the hard work our students and staff have demonstrated throughout the year, and we look forward to seeing that growth reflected during this testing window. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student achievement.
We would also like to invite all families to attend our upcoming Title I Parent Information Night as we begin planning for the next school year. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how Title I funding supports our students, share your input, and help shape our school’s programs and priorities. The event will take place on May 14 from 5:30–6:00 PM in the Afflerbach Gym, and light refreshments will be provided. Your voice is an important part of our planning process, and we hope you will join us for this informative and collaborative event.

 

Book Fair

Afflerbach Scholastic Book Fair 

April 20th-24th 
School Stage- 8:00-8:20 a.m. everyday. 
Open during library class time and 11:50-12:30 p.m. 

Family Shopping Night
Tuesday, April 21st
5:30-6:30 p.m. 

This is the QR code and link for our book fair. You may set up an e-wallet on this page as well 

 

Nurse's Notes

Hello families,
As we prepare for the new school year, please remember that Wyoming requires updated vaccines for students entering Pre‑K, Kindergarten, and 7th grade.

Pre‑K: 4 DTaP, 3 Polio, 1 MMR, 1 Varicella, 3 Hepatitis B Kindergarten: 5 DTaP, 4 Polio, 2 MMR, 2 Varicella, 3 Hepatitis B 7th Grade: Tdap booster, Meningococcal (MCV4)

Please send updated immunization records to the school office. If your family needs help accessing vaccines, I’m happy to connect you with local clinics and resources. Please also turn in any medical or religious exemptions that have been approved by the health official. 
Thank you for helping keep our school healthy and ready for learning.

 

🏃‍♂️4th, 5th & 6th Grade Track🏃‍♂️

First Week of Practice (April 6-9)
  • 5th & 6th Grade: Practice begins Monday, April 6th 3:45-4:45 p.m.
  • No Practice: Tuesday, April 7th
  • 4th Grade: Practice will be held on Wednesday and Thursday 3:45-4:45 p.m.

Following Weeks (April 13 - May 7)
  • 5th & 6th Grade: Practice Monday & Tuesday 3:45-4:45 p.m.
  • 4th Grade: Practice Wednesday & Thursday 3:45-4:45 p.m.
 

2025-2026 Yearbook Orders

📚Order Your yearbook today!
Flyers will be coming home with your student, or you can order online at: ybpay.lifetouch.com

Yearbook ID Code: 5991026
Yearbook Link

Shoutouts

Afflerbach Scholarship

One of our points of pride as a staff is offering the Afflerbach Scholarship to graduating seniors who attended Afflerbach Elementary for at least three years.

Please note that additional criteria apply beyond the three-year attendance requirement. Applications are available through high school counselors. If you know a graduating senior who may qualify, please encourage them to apply.

The application deadline is April 10th. For more details about the scholarship and full eligibility requirements, students can contact their high school counselors.

You can also help support the scholarship fund at the PTO Carnival by purchasing tickets for the cake walk. Tickets will be sold at 5 for $1.00, and each round requires 2 tickets to participate in the cake walk.

Thank you for helping us support our Afflerbach students!