AFNORTH Elementary ROAR News

Week 15
December 5, 2025

⋆꙳•❅*°⋆❆.ೃ࿔*:・*❆ ₊⋆ WELCOME TO AFNORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ⋆꙳•❅*°⋆❆.ೃ࿔*:・*❆ ₊⋆

Important Dates

☃️❄️ D e cember🧣🦌
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5: Registration Due for Battle of the Books & Elementary Musical (Grades 3-5 Only)
8: Teacher Training Day
➡️NO SCHOOL FOR US ES STUDENTS
9 & 11: ES Musical Auditions @ 3:30-5:00pm Grades 3-5 Only
9-12: Preliminary Classroom Test for Spelling Bee Grades 3-5 Only
10: PTO Booksale @ 8:30am-2pm 📕
      PTO Pajamas & Pancakes @ 5:30pm
12: JFC CYS Closed
18: AIS Christmas Luncheon 🎄🍗🍽️
      (during regular lunch times)
19: Start of Winter Break (19 Dec-2 Jan) ❄️
➡️NO SCHOOL FOR US ES STUDENTS

Contacts

ATTENDANCE
To report an absence, late arrival, or early dismissal, please email:
afno.attendance@dodea.edu

TRANSPORTATION CHANGE
Please submit by 12 PM daily to:
afno.attendance@dodea.edu

REGISTRATION
AFNORTHES.Registrar@dodea.edu

SODEXO
lunchaccount@afnorth-is.com

PRINCIPAL EMAIL
mario.vanheuckelom@dodea.edu

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL EMAIL
donna.aponte@dodea.edu

BUS COORDINATOR
+31 45 527 8228
Cell: +31 6 224 334 08
buscoordinator@afnorth-is.com

Holiday Gnome
AFNORTH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Inspiring Respect, Resilience and the Ability to Think and Act Inclusively in Our International Environment

AIS Elementary Musical
Battle of the Books for Grades 3-5
AIS STEAM Night
Middle/High School Wizard of Oz Musical Performance

Family Links

Weekly Lunch Menu Add Lunch Funds Aspen Family Portal 2025-2026 Calendar Planned Absence Form Transportation Request
Notes from the Nurse

Please ensure you have all phone numbers from the nurse’s office programmed into your phone, should our nursing team attempt to reach you regarding your student.

MS/HS Sherry Milligan +31 455 278 377
ES Audra Rudolph +31 455 278 375
Marilyn Weibel +31 455 278 229

MISSION:
Educate, Engage, and Empower 
military-connected students 
to succeed in a dynamic world. 
 

Why Our Students Love AFNORTH ES!

Administration Staff

Tiffany Baldwin,
Secretary

Tiffany Baldwin, Secretary

Sandra Bergmann,
Office Assistant

Sandra Bergmann, Office Assistant

Dr. Mario Vanheuckelom
Principal 

Dr. Mario Vanheuckelom, Principal

Donna Aponte
Assistant Principal 

Donna Aponte, Assistant Principal

Cindy Reynolds, 
Registrar

Cindy Reynolds, Registrar

Afi the Lion,
School Mascot

Alfi, School Mascot

Reminders

Transportation Changes

If your child will be absent or requires a transportation change, please send an email to afno.attendance@dodea.edu & the homeroom teacher.
Changes must be sent by 12PM daily. 
 In the subject line, please include the child's full name and specify ES or MS/HS.
 In the email, please include the following:
Student's full name (no nicknames please)
Date of absence(s) / transportation change
Reason for the absence (attendance emails only)

Lunch Account Balance

The email reminders regarding low balance lunch funds are not automatically generated. 

The email is a courtesy sent by our office staff. While we try our very best to notify parents right away, it is the parent’s responsibility to check the lunch account funds.

School Visit Procedures

Please check in at the front office when volunteering for the school or dropping off belongings for your child. 

All classroom visits require an appointment with the teacher.

Arrival and Dismissal

All students may enter the school campus as early as 8:40 am.  
Drop off before this time is not permitted as supervision is not provided.  
Please note that students may not be sent to the office at dismissal to wait for their parents due to appointments or meetings. We kindly ask that you make the proper arrangements for your children.  
Thank you for your support to ensure the safety of our students.

Announcements

PTO News

PTO December Booksale

Community Info

Volunteer Flyer
CYS Closure Dates
CYS Parent Advisory Board Meeting
CYS Brunssum Closure Dates
Brunssum Light Parade
Brunssum Light Parade
Ice Hockey Team
Ice Hockey Team
CYS Junior Girls Basketball Enrollment
CYS Basketball Enrollment
CYS Volunteer Coaches Needed
CYS Babysitting Course

Featured News

Featured Pages

Upcoming Events

Activities

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School Administrators

School Hours

Business Hours
Monday - Friday
School Hours for Students
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
School Hours for Students
Wednesday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 8:40 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 8:40 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to notify the school every time a student is absent.
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