Dear Amana Family and Friends:

On behalf on the 2012 PIE International Festival Committee, I want to thank everyone who came out to celebrate our school's diversity and learn about different cultures from all over the world!  

This special event is one of many made possible by your annual PIE activity fee, so THANK YOU very much for your financial support.  Equally, I want to give a big thank you to our amazing volunteers!  It truly could not have happened without all of our parents, teachers, staff, family and friends. Whether you volunteered from day one, helped set up, ran an activity, hosted a country booth, or ran out last minute to get a forgotten supply, your individual contributions made this year's festival a huge success.  Our gratitude is endless!  On that note, please take a moment to record your volunteer hours on our online Volunteer Hours Log page.   

I also want to recognize this year's outstanding International Festival Committee members.  These dedicated and passionate parent volunteers gave countless hours of their time in the areas below and many others:

• Carrie Doulfikhar - Co-Chair, International Festival 
• Hala Al-Bahloul - Carnival/Games
• Majd Almoayd - Carnival/Games
• Nathalie Chaudry - Silent Auction
• Sara Ead - International Food Court/Vendors
• Colleen Jaafar - Cultural Displays

Of course, there are so many others that helped us along the way, but if I started listing everyone by name, I would take up the entire newsletter!  So, thank you, thank you to everyone behind the scenes who helped with the Variety Show, food service, volunteer recruitment, presales, donations, and logistics to name a few.  You know who you are :)  

I do want to give a special shout out to our amazing middle school volunteers and Senior/Ambassador Girl Scout Troop #29309, as well as local businesses that made donations. And finally, thank you to Mr. Jaleel and our entire administration for their support!

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2012 International Festival Committee Chair 

Partners in Education, Amana Academy   

Family and Friends are invited to join students during Physical Education classes on November 14, 15, and 16 for the annual Turkey Trot mile run.  We want community members to serve as role models for healthy living by participating in this wonderful, outdoor activity where kids learn that "exercise" can be a fun and social event.  Participants should sign in at the front desk and indicate which class they want their point to go towards.  The class that accumulates the most points will receive a fabulous pumpkin or apple pie party the following week!  To volunteer for this event or if you have further questions, please contact

Middle school parent volunteers are needed to help with the  

upcoming TedexAmana event on Sat., Nov. 17 from 1-3pm. 

What: TedexAmana Academy   

"TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design.  Since then its scope has become ever broader."  

Who: Ted talks target adults with varying interests; however, Ted Youth events are targeted to youth on various topics often between 9-18.  Click HERE to see a sample of a great youth led Tedx event called Tedx@Asheville.

Where: Amana Academy Cafeteria, 285 South Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009

Date: 11/17/2012 (Sat 1:00PM - 3:30PM)

How:  To sign-up to volunteer for this exciting event, please email our Middle School Parent Crew Coordinator (PCC) Khadeejah Farooq.