January 12, 2022
EAGLE UPDATES
Important Events Coming Up

  • Friday, January 14th: Community Circles (Virtual)

  • Thursday, January 13th: PTO General Body Meeting (Virtual)

  • Monday, January 17th: MLK Day of Service (No School)

  • Monday, January 31st: Recommitment Forms Due

  • January 31st - February 4th: Spirit Week
HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES

  • To ensure a safe return to in-person learning, we are asking students and staff to wear 3-ply medical masks because they have been shown to be much more effective than cloth masks for protecting against COVID-19 transmission. We also recommend that all students who are eligible to receive the vaccine do so - data shows that the vaccine is highly effective in lowering the risk of contracting COVID-19, and when breakthrough infections do occur, symptoms are much milder and last for a much shorter period of time.
  • As always if your student is exhibiting symptoms, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, etc, keep them home until they are symptom-free for at least 24 hours. Please report any positive COVID cases HERE.

REMINDERS
  • If your student has a school-issued device at home, please make sure they bring it back to school. Elementary students must leave their school technology in their classrooms. Middle school students will continue to have the option to take it home each day.
  • Spirit Week will take place from January 31st - February 4th. More information will be sent in the coming weeks!
  • Please note that due to low enrollment Amana's Before School Enrichment Program will not be offered for the Spring Semester. Please forward any questions or concerns to Ms. Ayesha Haddad at ahaddad@amanaacademy.org.
Black History Opportunity (3rd-8th)

The Uhuru Village Academy is an AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL MICROSCHOOL GROUNDED IN POWER AND PEACE AND FUELED BY GENIUS AND JOY. This Saturday morning they will be hosting a face-to-face and virtual experience grounded in African American History, 21st-century skills, and more! Uhuru Village Academy is designed to complement traditional schooling with an in-depth understanding of the African American experience. Students will learn from award-winning educators— through literature, videos, presentations about our African American past and collaborate with their peers to build a bright African American future. Each session is power-packed with black history, literacy, and academic goal setting, as well as unique and powerful hands-on activities that will leave your 3rd - 10th grade child wanting to come back for more! Click the link below for more details and contact information. 
MLK Day Virtual Event (KG-2nd)

The King Center is hosting "It Starts with Me" a virtual book reading and puppetry presentation. Participants will join Meeka the Bunny and special guest Dr. Kimberly Johnson as they read and present, “It Starts with Me”. This new illustration book follows a young girl as she sees the trouble in the world and realizes it must start with her to make the change. Use the link below to register!
Counseling Resources

Professional Counseling Program:

  • We are excited to announce that Amana Academy received a grant from North Point Community Church to provide free and low-cost counseling to students through Sunshine Counseling in Alpharetta. If you would like for your child to be referred to this program, please complete the Professional Counseling Referral Request form below. For additional information or questions regarding this program, please contact Jaime Albright at jalbright@amanaacademy.org.  

High School Transition Website:
  • We encourage all parents with a current 8th Grader to visit the High School Transition Website. It contains important information for ensuring your student has a smooth transition into high school.
  • CLICK HERE to access it.

Connect Fulton
  • Connect Fulton helps families find resources like financial assistance, food pantries, and medical care in their area.
  • CLICK HERE to access their website.
Helpful Resources



  • Amana's 8th Grade Transition Newsletter: CLICK HERE
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