Eagle Weekly Updates 
Important Information - Please Read
Reminders
Events
September 25
Grades 3-5 Community Circle
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Grades 6-8 Community Circle
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM
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Grades K-2 Community Circle
12:25 PM - 12:50 PM
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Used Uniform Sale
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Parent Center
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Soccer Game
Amana @ River Trail MS
5:00 PM
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September 26
Governance Board Meeting
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Parent Center
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Hands on Amana
Float Building 
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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September 30
Lost & Found Donations
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October 1
Cross Country Meet
Mill Springs Academy
4:00 PM
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PIE Potluck Meeting
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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October 2
Grades 3-5 Community Circle
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Grades 6-8 Community Circle
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM
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Grades K-2 Community Circle
12:25 PM - 12:50 PM
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Volunteer Orientation
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Parent Center
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Soccer Game
Amana @ Sandy Springs MS
5:00 PM
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October 4
Maker Faire
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October 6
School Picture Day
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October 9
Student Led Conferences
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October 12 
Columbus Day 
School Closed 
  
Stay Connected
IXL STUDENT OF THE WEEK!
Amana Academy students have done an excellent job working on IXL last week.  They have spent 363 hours and 8 minutes and worked out 50, 408 problems.

Here are the Students of the Week with most questions answered:

Kindergarten: Aziz Fade in Ms. D'Anzi's class
First grade: Habituallh Kharab in Ms. Atkinson's class
Second grade: Janelle Benjamin in Ms. Everett's class
Third grade: Musa Baig in Ms. Precord's class
Fourth grade: Saif Allah Mir in Ms. Siddique's class
Fifth grade: Zaira Rashid in Ms. Medina's class
Sixth grade:  Makayla McCain in Ms. Young's class
Seventh grade: Nadirah Ali in Mr. Herrington's class
Eighth grade: Ahmad Echols in Ms. Varachia's class

And our Class of the Week with 9,403 problems worked out is Mr. Herrington's class.
AIM FOR THE POWER OF STEAM
On Saturday, September 19, three 7th grade students went the AIM for the Power of STEAM conference at Georgia Tech. They had a great time attending workshops, participating in a DIY Maker Challenge, and testing new technology from Microsoft and other companies.

Jada said it was amazing and motivated her to definitely pursue a STEM career in college. Jessie loved the CDC workshop and 
Saudia had fun with the building challenge.     
  
RECYCLED UNIFORM SALE FRIDAY SEPT.25
Announcing a RecycledUniform Sale on Friday, September,  25 from 12:30 -1:30 . Sale will be held in the Parent Center in suite 109-A. Restock on school clothes for your growing kids and save a bundle!
 
For questions, contact Sylvia Rodriguez at neire2000@hotmail.com. 
PIE GENERAL BODY MEETING & POTLUCK DINNER
Join us at the Amana Academy for PIE General Body Meeting and Potluck. PIE  will be holding a general body meeting and our fall potluck dinner.  PIE will supply drinks, paper products and ice.  We ask that our families sign up to bring a dish to share.  It's always a courtesy to let us know if your family will not be in attendance or if you will have additional guests. Keep in mind that we ask for no pork or nut products.


If your family has dietary restrictions or food allergies, please be sure to email bridgettejharris@live.com so that we can update our signups.

DATE: 10/01/2015 ( Thu 6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT ) 
LOCATION: Amana Academy     
JOIN US AT THE MAKER FAIRE EXPO
Enjoy a day of science at the family-friendly festival of invention, creativity and celebration. Saturday October 3 or Sunday October 4. Please reserve your free tickets at 
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY
Dear Families,

We are excited to have Village Photography take portraits of your child on Tuesday October 6, 2015.  Students are to dress in uniform this day. We will take class pictures in addition to individuals.

Your child's portrait is something that both of you will cherish for years to come so I encourage you to remind them to bring their best expression. 

We look forward to a great Picture Day.     
STUDENT LED CONFERENCES: FRIDAY OCT. 9
Amana Academy Student-Led Conferences are scheduled for October 9, 2015. 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 Friday, October 9. 
The school will be open for Student-Led Conferences only.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM PIE
IMPORTANT UPDATES FROM PIE

Didn't get to pay your PIE Dues at Open House? - if you didn't get a chance to pay your PIE dues during Open House, you can still do it by filling out the form and sending it in with your payment. The 2015-2016 PIE Dues is only $30 per family. Our goal is to reach 100% participation.
 
Box Tops - we have kicked off our Box Tops program for this school year. Please submit your Box Tops. Submissions are due by October 9. The top class in the school will receive a party. Send box tops with your child in a clearly marked bag with your child's teacher's name and grade level. For a list of all Box Tops items, go to www.boxtops4education.com . Amana will receive 10 cents for every box top we turn in.
 
2015-2016 PIE Budget v3a - click here to review the 2015-2016 PIE Budget. Budget Final Vote will take place at the PIE General Membership Meeting.
 
 
ROSWELL YOUTH DAY PARADE

Get Excited Amana!!! We are Elated to celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary.  We are looking for creative Adults and Kids to lend their expertise in creating an eclectic float for the ROSWELL YOUTH DAY PARADE.  The Annual Roswell Youth Day parade and Youth Day Festival are the culmination of a week-long recognition of youth.  If you would like to be in on this wonderful opportunity using recycled materials, we will be hosting a Hands on Amana Day to build the float on Saturday Sepember 26,2015 @ 11:00am located at Amana. Please contact Jessica El Aboudi if you would like to help  spragginsjessica@hotmail.com