Eagle Weekly Updates
In This Issue
Reminders
Supporting Amana
We have raised $48,000 to date toward our $75,000 goal - that's more than 60%.  Thank you to everyone who participated!
      
While the parent campaign has officially come to a close, we are still accepting donations to the Annual Fund.  If you didn't have a chance to donate during 2014, or if you want to encourage your friends or family to give, you can do so via the link below.


Events
March 6
Middle School 
Community Circle
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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2nd Grade Community Circle
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM 
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March 9 - 12
Teen Tech Week
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March 13
Student Led Conferences
(no classes)
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March 14
Hands on Amana
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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March 16 - 20
Scholastic Book Fair
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March 20
Middle School
Community Circle
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Kindergarten 
Community Circle
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM
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March 26
Board Meeting Town Hall
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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March 27
Middle School
Community Circle
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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1st Grade Community Circle
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM
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Night of the Arts
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Stay Connected
STUDENT LED CONFERENCES - MARCH 13
Amana Academy Student-Led Conferences are scheduled for March 13. This is an Expeditionary Learning structure that allows dedicated time for students to share academic and character progress with their parents/guardians. Please note: Amana will not hold a regularly scheduled school day on March 13. The school will be open for Student-Led Conferences only.
JOIN US FOR THE ATLANTA SCIENCE FESTIVAL!

Join us on Saturday, March 28 for the Atlanta Science Festival.  This year, Amana will provide bus service at a nominal fee for families that want to attend.  There is limited space, so make sure you reserve your space early. 

PIE POTLUCK AND GENERAL BODY MEETING

 

The PIE Spring General Body Meeting, followed by a potluck dinner, has been rescheduled for March 10, 6-7:30 PM in the cafeteria. This replaces the event originally cancelled because of this month's water outage.

 

Come watch a performance by our elementary school students, find out what to expect this year with the Georgia Milestones exams, and learn the latest that is happening with PIE, our local parent organization. Afterwards, enjoy dinner and company with our amazing Amana families. Sign up HERE to bring a dish or help with setup or cleanup.

CAMP INVENTION INFORMATION SESSION

 

 

Join us on Wednesday, March 11 from 3:45 PM until 4:30 PM in the cafeteria for an information session about Camp Invention.  Amana is hosting Camp Invention for rising first through sixth graders this summer. 

FAMILY FUN WEEK AT MENCHIE'S

Next WEEK is Family Fun week at the Menchie's on Windward! Stop in at any time during the week of March 9 - 13 for a sweet frozen treat. Mention that you're with Amana, and our school will receive 20% of the proceeds!

 

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

12850 Hwy 9 North

Alpharetta, GA 30004

http://www.menchies.com

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR GOLF SQUAD
All classes are taught by golf industry professionals. All class essentials are provided (handbooks, visors, ALL EQUIPMENT and training tools, etc.). Each student receives the Golf Squad Handbook, Golf Squad visor, and a golf education that will last a lifetime!

DON'T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK
 
Yearbooks are still on sale for a price of $30, and can be personalized with your child's name imprint on the front cover for an additional $5.  Deadline to order is March 30.

TO ORDER
call: 866.287.3096 (toll free)
or
go to: www.YearbookOrderCenter.com ($1.50 processing fee for online orders)
Amana Academy #20922

You can also request a paper order form at the front desk and pay by cash or check. Place your order early - last year we sold out!
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR RECOGNIZE YOUR STUDENT IN THE YEARBOOK
We have limited advertising space in this year's yearbook, and we want to offer the first spots to Amana parents.  You can purchase space to advertise your business, or to recognize your student.  Ad space is available at the following rates:

Full Page Color - $200 (BW $150)
1/2 Page Color - $110 (BW $90)
1/4 Page Color - $75 (BW $60)
1/8 Page Color - $40 (BW $30)
1/16 Page Color - $20 (BW $15)

Contact Niki Fox at nfox@amanaacademy.org to reserve space. Deadline for payment and artwork is March 15, 2015.  You can also order an ad online by clicking here.