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Dear Amana Families and Community Members,
Last week, I had the honor of reading 'bedtime stories' to elementary students at the Northpoint Barns & Noble Bookstore PIE Family Fun event. Also reading were Mr. Credi, Mrs. Lambert, eighth grade student  Allanis Otranto and Alumnus Kamela Jafaar. Thank you Carrie Doulfikhar, our PIE Family Fun Chair, for organizing such a special community event!
As we near the end of CRCT testing, I want to remind parents that next week is Amana's "Earth Week", which allows students t
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o showcase what they have been learning in Environmental Education classes this year. Next week is also National Charter Schools Week and Teacher Apprecation Week. We will be celebrating in many ways including a photo-op with Governor Nathan Deal and events for new families enrolling students next August.
Sincerely,
Ehab Jaleel,
Executive Director
ejaleel@amanaacademy.org
"We Are Crew, Not Passengers..." |
| ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS | |
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Upcoming Events |
- April 30 - Amana Governing Board Meeting @ 9:00AM
- April 30 - State National History Day Competition (Macon)
- April 30 - Atlanta Arab Festival - ALIF Institute
- May 2 - State CRCT Testing (Social Studies)
- May 2-6 - Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 2-6 - Earth Week! See details below.
- May 6 - Earth Week Parade and Picnic
Check out all upcoming events on our website calendar. |
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Dress Code Changing in 2011-2012 - Getting Even Better! | |
 In an effort to streamline our current dress code and ensure equity and uniformity across all grade levels, our administration and a diverse group of PIE leaders have been meeting on a regular basis to discuss uniform improvements for next year (one change will be that middle school grades will have distinct uniforms from elementary). In the meantime, we ask our families to please refrain from making uniform purchases until the new dress code is announced. We anticipate releasing the 2011-2012 dress code requirements on or before May 16th. Thank you.
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Time to Return All Library Books | |
 Library books are now due. Please remind your child/ren to return library books to our media center as soon as possible. Students who have library materials that are overdue received a notice this past Monday, April 25th. Parents and guardians will be billed for books that are not returned to school before the end of the school year. If an overdue charge is still outstanding at the start of school in August, students will have their library loan privileges suspended until the fee has been settled. Any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Melissa Singh. Thank you!
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Spring Photos Are Available Online | |
 Spring photos are available online via the Gina Cellino website
under the "Amana Spring" gallery folder (password - spring11). The deadline for orders is Wednesday, May 4th. When you are filling out the online form, please select the delivery option PICK UP instead of having it shipped. You will see this option on the page that requests your address and other information. All photos will be delivered to the school once they have been received from the printing lab. Thank you Ms. Cellino for taking such beautiful, high quality photos of our students! |
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St. Jude Math-A-Thon Raises Close to $4000! | |
 Amana students raised $3,991.86 during the St. Jude Research Hospital Math-A-Thon campaign last month! We are so proud of our students!! The t-shirts, Six Flag passes and other prizes have been ordered and we will be contacting families the moment these prizes arrive (toward the end of the school year). The generosity of our community never ceases to amaze us. We are sincerely grateful to those of you who have so generously given to this important cause!
Mary LoCurto
Director of Student Services
Amana Academy |
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Be sure to visit the Amana Academy website on a regular basis for the latest information. |
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Teacher Appreciation Week Starts May 2nd! | |
 "Teachers teach because they care. Teaching young people is what they do best. It requires long hours, patience, and care."
Our special teachers deserve our respect and appreciation and your PIE has organized a series of events and special tributes starting next week to help show our appreciation for the effort they put in each day to teach our children.
- Monday May 2nd - Student Made Words (cards or letters to appreciate teachers)
- Tuesday May 3rd - Flowers (handmade, picked from your garden or store bought)
- Wednesday May 4th - Sweet Treats (home made or store bought)
- Thursday May 5th - Coffee Morning
- Friday May 6th - PIE hosted luncheon
You can access the teacher/staff member wish list by clicking on the following link.
We need your help to make this week long event special and to ensure our teachers and staff members know how much we appreciate all they do for our children! For more information, please contact the PIE Teacher Appreciation Committee Chair, Lubna Merchant. Thank you in advance for your support! |
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What's Green and Lasts All Next Week? | |
 Amana really shows its environmental spirit during "Earth Week: Reviving Amana's Green Roots" May 2-6. Students in all grades will get a chance to wear themed clothing, showcase environmental science lessons from EEOB class, and even stage a parade on Friday! Click here to download a schedule of activities, and don't forget to purchase 2011 Earth Week T-shirts designed by 7th Grade Student Huda Tauha by Monday!
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Volunteer Appreciation Brunch on May 12th | |
 Please join us for the annual Amana Academy Volunteer Appreciation Brunch on Thursday, May 12th from 8:30AM- 9:30AM to pay tribute to our amazing parent volunteers! We will have delicious refreshments, a fabulous keynote speaker, heartfelt presentations from our PIE officers and a special performance courtesy of the Amana Orchestra. Everyone is welcome! Please click here to RSVP and we look forward to seeing you on May 12th!
Khadeejah Farooq
PIE-Volunteer Support Coordinator
Amana Academy |
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Your Opinion Matters - PIE End of Year Survey | |
As the school year starts to wind down, it is a good time to reflect upon the many activities and events of the past year and think about what may lie ahead.
To help us serve you better next year, we ask that you please take a few minutes to complete the online PIE End of Year Survey. We would appreciate your feedback on or before May 6th. Thank you for making this year such a success!
President, Partners in Education
Amana Academy |
| 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... |
| Minerals, Gems and Rocks, Oh My - Third Grade Geology Expedition | |
 Amana third graders visited the Tellus Museum in Cartersville, GA last week for an in depth, scientific exploration of rocks and minerals. The world famous Weinman Mineral Gallery was the most impressive exhibit of all! These galleries were full of real life examples of how minerals are used today. A particular favorite was the large plexi-glass wall of cubes representing each element from the Periodic Table along with a product that is made from that element. There was special exhibit of phosphorescent minerals that glowed in the dark, and while our students stood in front of the exhibit, the lights switched from regular to black light and back so that they could can see the minerals change before their eyes. All throughout the galleries were cases full of rare gems, minerals, and rocks, and students were even given the opportunity to pan for gems to take home and add to their own private  collections. Students were also given the opportunity to visit the museum's mineral laboratory where they were tested with a series of exciting classification exercises. Tellus museum staff were highly impressed with our students' knowledge as they answered all of the questions posed with lightning speed and their responses often went above and beyond what was typical of students their age. The Tellus experience was the ultimate way to show our third grade students the importance of science and we can't wait to go again next year!
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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.
Sincerely,
Ehab Jaleel
Executive Director, Amana Academy
Fulton County Public Charter School |
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