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Dear Amana Families and Community Members,
Friday May 6th's Nature Hero & Endangered Species parade and picnic was the culmination of week long celebration of Amana's Environmental Science Education program. Students from different grade levels took over Amana's main hallways and cafeteria to display charts and graphs measuring the school's progress on environmental actions and implications to climate change. What really inspired me was the passion our students exhibited as they used data to advocate the opportunities each of us has for making a difference.
Our first Earth Week at Amana was a huge success that we can build on for the future. Congratulations to Ms. Brooke Heimerl, EEOB Teacher, and her 7th grade students for organizing the entire week's activities. Pictures from the event are available below and on our website.
Sincerely,
Ehab Jaleel,
Executive Director
ejaleel@amanaacademy.org
"We Are Crew, Not Passengers..." |
| ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS | |
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Upcoming Events |
- May 16 - KG Showcase from 8-10AM
- May 17 - 1st Grade Showcase from 8-10AM,
8th Grade Showcase from 1-3PM - May 18 - 2nd Grade Showcase from 8-10AM,
6th Grade Showcase from 1-3PM - May 19 - 3rd Grade Showcase from 8-10AM,
7th Grade Showcase from 1-3PM - May 20 - Art Showcase in Community Circle from 12:30-12:55PM
- May 21 - Governing Board Meeting from 9-11:30AM
- May 24 - 4th Grade Showcase and Middle School Introduction from 1-3PM
- May 25 - 5th Grade Showcase and Middle School Introduction from 1-3PM
- May 26 - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
- May 27 - Last Day of School
Check out all upcoming events on our website calendar. |
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Three Amana Students Win the State Math Kangaroo Olympiad! | |
We have three state level winners of the 2011 Math Kangaroo Olympiad! Husnain Raza (5th), Hasan Raza (7th), and Abdullah Budeir (8th) had one of the TOP three results at their level of participation in the entire state of Georgia! These students are invited to the award ceremony on May 22 and will then have the opportunity to go on to compete at the international level for summer camp opportunities and future college scholarships.
 The Math Kangaroo Competition history stretches back several decades. In the 1980's, Peter O'Halloran, an Australian mathematician and teacher, began a popular mathematical competition in his country. The test was open to anyone who wanted to participate, and included engaging and thought-provoking questions which stemmed from mathematical areas of knowledge including algebra, geometry, and logic. In 1991, this idea was taken up in Paris. The competition began to be called "Kangaroo" because of its Australian origin. Very quickly, it spread throughout Europe, and presently over 5 million students in over fourty countries throughout the world take part.
We are so proud of all of our 2011 Math Kangaroo Olympiad participants. A special thank you goes out to Ms. Savova, the coaches and parents for their support of our students. You have made mathematics fun and exciting for so many bright, young minds! |
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Earth Week Photos on our Website | |
During Earth Week, students presented data and findings from Ms. Brooke Heimerl's Environmental Science classes, and they offered audiences solutions to environmental challenges. As a public school, Amana is fortunate to be able to offer all students deeper knowledge related to environmental sciences, coursework usually only available to top private schools. Earth Week also allowed Amana students to be creative and improve their presentation skills.
Our students are gaining valuable appreciation, knowledge and technical skills for their futures in college and beyond in addressing increasing environmental concerns locally and globally.
You can view 90+ pictures from Earth Week on our website by clicking here (Home Page>Academics>Photo Album).
 
 
 
 
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Volunteer Spotlight | |
Once again, we are amazed at the spirit of volunteerism within the Amana community, especially after the heartfelt Volunteer Appreciation Brunch that was held this past Thursday morning. Thank you, parent volunteers, for contributing your time and talents to Amana in countless ways. You represent the incredible spirit of generosity and service at work here at our school.
Thank you to president Angelika Otte for leading the PIE on an amazing journey this school year. Khadeejah Farooq, Shaheen Bharde and Lubna Merchant have done a fabulous job of recruiting and coordinating the volunteers all year long. We are so appreciative of the enthusiasm and hard work of our PIE Family Fun Events Chair Carrie Doulfikhar and Used Uniform Sales Chair Julie Waugh. The PIE also owes a huge debt of gratitude to Allison Hall for working tirelessly throughout the year to fulfill her duties as PIE treasurer and Tracie Burr who put in countless hours to s upport our Media Center and produce this year's Year Book. We can't forget our fabulous event coordinators - Linda Afani, Colleen Jaafar, Kristina Leidner and many others. Finally, thank you to all our dedicated Crew Parents who made such a huge difference on campus all year long!
Thank you so much to those of you who accepted nominations for one or more of the PIE Board and Committee Chair positions for our next school year! The nominatingcommittee and current PIE Board has spent a great deal of time assembling the 2011-2012 PIE organizational chart and we are very excited about this new leadership team. Even though we have many of the committee chairs in place, there are ample opportunities for anyone who wants to be involved. Please take a look at the vacancies listed below and be sure to sign up for any and all volunteer leadership opportunities that interest you by sending an email to Khadeejah Farooq.
Let us give a warm welcome to the following 2011-2012 PIE Board and committee chairs:
- President - Angelika Otte
- Vice President - Shantel Crooks
- Treasurer - Jessica Spraggins
- Secretary - Lemiya Alexander
- Volunteer Support Coordinator (VSC) - Akela Smalls
- Hospitality Chair - Shaheen Bharde
- Lubna Merchant - Parent Crew Coordinator (PCC)
- Family Fun Events - Carrie Doulfikhar
- Library/Media Center Crew Parent - Tracie Burr
- International Festival Chair - Carrie Doulfikhar
- Used Uniform Chair - Julie Waugh
- Fundraising Chair - vacant
- Book Fair Chair - vacant
- Grandparents' and Special Friends Day Chair - vacant
- Verizon Fun Run Chair - vacant
- Art Crew Parent - vacant
- EEOB Crew Parent - vacant
- Arabic Crew Parent - vacant
- PE Crew Parent - vacant
- NEHS Crew Parent - vacant
- NJHS Crew Parent - vacant
- Booster Crew (Intramural Sports) - vacant
Many hours of work are donated each year by parents to help make Amana the special place that it is. We are so grateful to our volunteers for their continued support! |
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Immunizations Required for All Sixth Grade Students | |
 The State of Georgia has established immunization requirements for students entering Kindergarten and the sixth grade. Please check with your medical professional to see if your child may require additional immunizations in order to stay enrolled in middle school. If your child does not have the required vaccinations and a complete 3231 (State of GA immunizations form) on file at the school, your child will not be allowed to attend the first day of middle school for 2011-2012.
Please do not wait until the end of the summer to get your child immunized as this is one of the busiest times of year. Schedule your child's immunizations TODAY and thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions about your child's immunization requirements, please contact our school Data Clerk, Sheryl Hale.
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Calling All Overdue 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 on 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 for your cooperation!
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| EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES | |
Be sure to visit the Amana Academy website on a regular basis for the latest information. |
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Grace Simone Morrow's White House Easter Egg Roll Adventure! | |
 Amana Academy seventh grader, Grace Simone Morrow, attended the White House Easter Egg Roll thanks to her godmother, Leslie Saunders, and the Georgia Democratic Party. Grace delighted in being on the South Lawn of the White House as Willow Smith performed at the annual Easter Egg Roll. Seated in the fifth row at the concert, Grace was thankful for her height because she had a great view of Willow's performance and the first row w here First Lady Michelle Obama, Malia and Sasha sat along with Willow's family - Will, Jada and Jaden! After the awesome concert, Grace had the opportunity to meet Willow's mother, Jada Pinkett Smith and the new Los Angeles boy's group, Mindless Behavior (pictured on the left), also touring with Willow Smith.
As an aspiring photographer, Grace took some fantastic photos of Jada Pinkett Smith, Mindless Behavior and First Lady Michelle Obama's vegetable garden. Grace will always remember this once-in-a- lifetime experience at the White House and now she has the photos to prove it! Congratulations Grace on being honored as a guest at the White House and we thank your mother Marquita and aunt Leslie for all the great work they are doing in the community! |
| 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... |
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Second Graders Give A Grain of Hope |
 Congatulations to our second grade students for organizing and running such an enthusiastic cereal drive. All donations benefit the North Fulton Communities Charity pantry. The month long campaign was successful beyond expectation and all of  our second graders should feel so good knowing they made such a difference! We are very proud of our students' efforts and thank our wonderful teachers for organizing this meaningful learning opportunity. We appreciate everyone who supported this worthy cause with their time and cereal contributions. |
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Amana Students Raise Funds for Local Animal Rescue |
 Ms. Azusa's class has raised $81.00 for the Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue organization by selling their handmade bookmarks and donations. They will present the money to a representative from the organization during their Showcase on May 17, 8:30 am. Thank you Ms. Azusa for inspiring and motivating our students to take on this wonderful service project! |
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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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