Our students and teachers have worked very hard this second semester; and there is a lot to be proud of. We have had a string of successes lately as you will read in the articles below that I know will propel us through year end. Many thanks to all of you!
I wish you and your families a safe and enjoyable spring break.
Check out all upcoming events on our website calendar.
We did it! Fun Walk Raises $20,000!
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the 100+ parents, students, faculty, staff, and sponsors who braved the weather and came out in support of the Verizon Fun Walk this past Saturday. We exceeded our goal of $10,000 which will be fully matched by the Verizon for a total of $20,000!!! What a huge success to have raised so much in such a short time to benefit Amana's emerging STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)! Click here to see slideshow of the event.
We thank our other sponsors Odwalla and Kenari for the delicious refreshments; and thank Khadeejah Farooq, our Volunteer Support Coordinator, Sheheen Bharde, our PIE Vice President, and Liz Lambert, Amana's Business Manager, for an outstanding job coordinating the set-up. We also thank Carrie Dhoulfikar and Tenille Adams for their amazing marketing support.
Finally, we'd like to send a special THANK YOU to all of the Amana families employed by the Verizon corporation - ISSAM DALLOUL, TARIQ KHAN, ANILA KHAN, LAQUETTA KELLEY, and SHIRJEEL MIRZA. Without your support, this event would not have been possible! Thank you Verizon! We look forward to working with you again next year.
For those who donated at the Stewardship Circle and STEM Explorers levels, we will be scheduling "Principal for a Day" oportunities for your children and sending you coffee mugs depending on your donations. Coupons for Just Fitness will also be sent.
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Still time to Enroll in Summer Enrichment TAG Programs
The Amana Academy Talented and Gifted Department welcomes all TAG students to benefit from great 2011 summer and extracurricular programs, including the Summer Institute for the Gifted at Emory University - click here for more information.
Other great summer programs, such as Duke TIP are highlighted in Amana's March TAG Newsletter - click here to download.
PIE Board Nomination Deadline TODAY!
HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD ON THE PIE BOARD!
Submit your nominations today!
The deadline for officer nominations for next year's Partner's in Education Board is midnight, Friday, April 1st. Elections will be held during the next General Assembly PIE meeting on Tuesday, April 12th.
If you know of anyone with strong leadership skills, who can bring passion and dedication to the PIE Board as President, Vice President, Treasurer or Secretary, please submit their name via email to the PIE Nominations Committee at PIENOMINATIONS@gmail.comTODAY! We are looking forward to another amazing year in 2011-2012! If you have any questions, feel free to contact PIE Vice President, Shaheen Bharde.
Scholastic Book Fair Brings in Record Sales
Thank you Amana for the overwhelming response you showed this past week to the Scholastic Book Fair. We sold more than $6000 in books which not only represents a more than DOUBLE increase in sales from previous years, but says a lot about our community's commitment to literacy! Your generous participation has raised more than $3000 in Scholastic Bucks toward our media center!!! It was particularly heartwarming to see the 100+ community members come out on Wednesday, March 30th for the Donuts With Dad event. This incredible show of support meant a lot to our students, so thank you again for your support and for encouraging your children to read!
We would like to extend a special THANK YOU to Julie Waugh and all of the Book Fair crew for making this year's campaign such a success! Plans are underway to host the Book Fair again in the fall in conjunction with the International Festival.
Is Your Child Entering Sixth Grade Next Year?
PLEASE NOTE ADDITIONAL IMMUNIZATIONS MAY BE NEEDED:
Sixth Grade Requirements - All currently enrolled children entering sixth grade on or after July 1, 2007, must meet the following requirements:
Two doses of Measles vaccine, two doses of Mumps vaccine, one dose of Rubella vaccine, or laboratory proof of immunity against each of these three diseases.
Two doses of Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine or documentation of disease or laboratory proof of immunity. At the time your child entered school, only one dose of this vaccine was required.
Thank you in advance for your prompt compliance with our state's Health Department guidelines. If you have any questions about your child's immunization records or need further assistance, please do not hesistate to contact Sherryl Hale, Amana's Data Clerk.
EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES
Be sure to visit the Amana Academy website on a regular basis for the latest information.
It's Not Too Late to Order Your Yearbook
Middle School Students take Prizes at Foreign Language Contest..
Register Now for Camp Invention
LEARNING SNAPSHOTS
Be sure to visit the classroom website and check your child's communication folder on a regular basis for the latest information on your child is learning...
New Echota Field Study - History Comes Alive for Our Second Graders
Second graders traveled to the New Echota Indian Reservation and National Park this past week for an in-depth field study to extend their studies of the Cherokee Indians; one of Georgia's largest Indian tribes.
During its short history, New Echota was the site of the first Indian language newspaper office, a court case which carried to the U.S. Supreme Court, one of the earliest experiments in national self government by an Indian tribe, the signing of a treaty which relinquished Cherokee claims to lands east of the Mississippi River, and the assembly of Indians for removal west on the infamous Trail of Tears.
During the field study, our second graders were immersed in Cherokee Indian culture. They experienced traditional farming techniques and tribal living conditions, learned about Cherokee government, dress, music and dietary practices, how the Cherokee formed relationships with European settlers, along with the adoptations they made over the course of the past century. What a fascinating journey into the world of authentic Native American culture right in our own back yard!
Thank you!
Of course, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's teacher directly, or any one of our administrative team members or Governing Board members. We're all interested in hearing from you at any time you need or want to speak with us. Amana's main number is (678) 624-0989 and you may also find email contact information for all of our faculty and staff by visiting the Amana Staff Directory.
On behalf of the Governing Board, the Amana faculty and staff, and the school administration, thank you for entrusting your child's education to us. With your continued support, we'll continue to mold the very best and brightest global leaders within our community. What an amazing journey! Thank you for making it possible and worthwhile.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the 100+ parents, students, faculty, staff, and sponsors who braved the weather and came out in support of the Verizon 
