We are excited to honor our October Students of the Month from Allendale-Fairfax Elementary! This month's character trait was self control and these students embodied it by practicing discipline and managing their emotions. We are so proud of our scholars for being role models for their classmates to follow! Watch the video to see all of the outstanding students who are great examples of self-control: https://youtu.be/QexkGCicNi4
We are back with another Mindful Moment! Our students shared how they use mindfulness to help them when they are feeling excited, sad, and or angry. We introduced the feather breathing technique which can be used for controlled breaths. Watch now to keep your mind at ease: https://youtu.be/5yaNP0P6mag
Parents please come out with your students for our Costume Glow Party on October 30th from 6-8 PM! Advance tickets will cost $7 and go on sale October 17th. We will have glow sticks and jewelry available for purchase and all proceeds will benefit the AFES PTO. Tickets at the door will be $10, so get your ticket ahead of time! Enjoy a fun night with glowing excitement for a good cause!
Happy National Principal’s Month to our outstanding leaders—Ms. Darlene Hall, Dr. Donna Dandy, and Ms. Audrey Patterson! Your unique strengths, tireless work ethic, and unwavering dedication help every school in our district flourish. We deeply appreciate all you do for our scholars, staff, and community. We look forward to celebrating each of you in the weeks ahead!
Today marks the official end of our first quarter, and we’re proud of the strong start we've made. We’re excited to reward both students and staff with a well-earned break later this week. Families, please review our schedule to stay informed about upcoming events. Tomorrow our staff will participate in professional development with parent-teacher conferences on October 8th. Credit recovery opportunities will begin on the 9th and 10th during Fall Break.
Don't forget to join us next week for our first Parenting Partners Workshop of the year! For this session, we will be focusing on positive parenting. We have will a total of six sessions each week with a graduation on October 23rd for those who attend every class. You can join the conversation and develop your parenting by attending in person or via zoom using this link: https://acs-k12-sc-us.zoom.us/j/81719123253?pwd=RXar7rPgIR09qxSyUdOcf30YJBPNHG.1
Final reminder that tomorrow we will be holding Open House at AFES beginning at 5:00 PM. There a lot of ways you can get involved! Learn about our Title One plans, sign up for PTO, and meet with your child's teacher! We encourage you to come out and engage with our school!
Alumni family and homecoming courts don't forget that tomorrow is your last day to register for our Homecoming Parade on September 18th at 1:00 PM. The parade will begin at the DMV and ride past all three schools and our district office. It is free to participate so come on out to show your Tiger Pride! Don't forget to register using the link: https://forms.office.com/r/vbxdWYQ1aW?origin=lprLink
AFES is having Open House this Thursday, September 18th at 5:00 PM! Come hear important Title One updates, meet your child’s teacher, and sign up for PTO. Start the year off right by getting involved! There are so many exciting things happening at our school, and we can’t wait to share them with you!
For week 7, our students are sharing how mindfulness helps them at school. Ms. Nelson also reviews the bubble breathing technique from last week. Watch this week's Mindful Moment now at: https://youtu.be/A-fVXw3tS-M
More photos from our fruitful Grandparents Day Breakfast! Families enjoyed a hot breakfast and photo shoot after the conclusion of the parade. It was amazing watching the families connect with our staff and each other. We all feel a sense of family as we celebrate our beloved grandparents!
Parents and families please join us on September 18th at AFES for Open House! We will be having our Annual Title One Meeting and parent teacher conferences. This will also be the time for you to sig up for PTO if you are interested. Please come out to learn about all the exciting things happening at our elementary school and to get involved in your child's education!
Our Grandparents Day Parade was a huge success! We had an amazing turnout of grandparents who came to celebrate and support our students. The kids were just as eager to see their grandparents, and the air was filled with excitement, love, and pride. Thank you to everyone who joined us and organized this event. Grandparents, you truly make a difference in our students’ lives, and today was a beautiful reminder of the impact you have!
Grandparents, don't forget that tomorrow morning a 9:00 AM we will have drive thru parade to honor you! Please line up at our football field at 8:50 AM. There will be light refreshments available in our cafeteria after the conclusion of the parade. We cannot wait to see your decorated vehicles and personalized posters!
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School is proud to highlight our September Students of the Month in our latest YouTube video! Each month, AFES chooses a character word and honors Tigers who best embody it. This month’s word is responsibility, and five students share what it means to them. We want to showcase our 20 Students of the Month chosen by their teachers, for modeling the “Tiger Way” and living out our 4 B’s: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Ready to Learn, and Be Safe. Link to Video: https://youtu.be/2I47K-Rti7o
This week's Mindful Moment is a tutorial on the bubble breathing technique. This method is very calming as it helps to slow down our heart rate. Check it out at: https://youtu.be/jaF6OVSezbM
AFES is off to a fun start! Our elementary school hosted their first PBIS event for students to encourage good behavior. Each grade level engaged in a friendly competition reciting their own chants.The gym was filled was screams, laughs, and smiles as the everyone cheered and danced.
Grandparents pull on September 9th at 8:50 AM in honor of Grandparents Day! The parade will start promptly at 9:00 AM, so we ask that you line up near our football field. Get creative and decorate your vehicle or a poster to celebrate your student! We will provide light refreshments in the cafeteria following the event.
Welcome back students and staff! As we return to the classrooms today after a long weekend, let's not forget to be mindful. Here is Ms. Nelson with another Mindful Moment on square breathing! Watch her video on our Youtube channel and don't forget to subscribe! https://youtu.be/94mNMDOvTw4
Parents and Students, please be advised that Allendale County Schools and its offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Please enjoy the long weekend and be safe!