AFNORTH Elementary ROAR News

Week 23
February 13, 2026

🎡🎪🎭📿🎉🎭💜💚 WELCOME TO AFNORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 🎡🎪🎭📿🎉🎭💜💚

Important Dates

🎉✨ F e b r u a r y 🥳🎉
----------------------------------------
16-20: CARNIVAL BREAK 🎭🎉
NO SCHOOL ALL STUDENTS
25: PTO Booksale
27: PTO Family Carnival Dance @ 5pm

🎉✨ M a r c h 🥳🎉
----------------------------------------
2: NO SCHOOL US STUDENTS
3: SAC Meeting #3 @ 3:45pm
2-6: Read Across AFN (Spirit Week)
9: PTO Meeting @ 4:00pm
13 & 14: AIS Elementary Musical 🍑
24: Tuesday Early Dismissal @ 2pm
25: PTO Booksale
26: Wax Works @2pm (5th Grade)
End of Quarter 3
27: NO SCHOOL US STUDENTS
30-April 10: Spring Break! 🌈 🌷 
NO SCHOOL US 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

Stakeholder Survey
AFNORTH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Carnival Break
Read Across AFNORTH Week

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

Family Links

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

Reminders

Electronic devices for students (phones,watches, kindles, iPads, etc.) are prohibited during the school day per AIS policy.

Elementary students may not use the microwaves to heat up food. Please ensure lunches are ready to eat.

Notes from the Nurse

As temperatures begin to drop, please help ensure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for cooler weather. Jackets, sweaters, and other warm layers are recommended, especially for recess and arrival/dismissal times. 

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 February Newsletter
PTO Booksale
PTO Meeting
PTO Get Involved
PTO Donate Used Books

Community Info

Volunteer Flyer
ASGK Scholarship Applications
Orcas Tryouts
JFC CYS Brunssum Closures
CYS Rock Climbing
CYS Family Bingo Night
Parent's Night Out
CYS Sports Registration Flyer

Featured News

Featured Pages

Upcoming Events

Activities

Mrs. Aponte Teaching Math Tricks to 5th Grade Students!

Mrs. Aponte is not only our assistant principal, but also a former Math coach. She took some time to co-teach with Mrs. Watts. The students loved it!

Follow us on Social Media

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.
Open modal Return to top