Weekly Memo January 8, 2015 Dear Parents: 17 Rabi-ul-awwal1436 Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Say, [O Muhammad], "If you should love Allah , then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful." Surat ‘Ali-`Imraan 31 th NHS Induction Ceremony Tomorrow, Friday, January 9 @8:30 am Congratulations to all of our new and returning National Honor Society students. th Seminar for Secondary Students Tomorrow, Friday, January 9 @11 am in the ICT Hall Guest Speaker Br. Mohammad Almathil will be addressing the students on the topic: Overcome Your Doubts/Desires & Empower Your Faith. Parents are also welcome to attend. th PSO (Formerly IPTA) Bake Sale Tomorrow, Friday, January 9 , after Dismissal th Tarbiyah Program & Movie Night Flyer Attached Tomorrow, Friday, January 9 after Maghrib Guest Speaker Br. Mohammad Almathil will be addressing the topic: Ideal Muslim Family & Their Engagement with the Community. Student Council will be showing the movie Dolphin Tale 2. Celebration of AYA’s IB & Hifdh Flyer Attached SOTM Assemblies Thursday: K3-K4 @ 8:45 Please Join Us nd Friday: K5 – 2 This Saturday, January 10th, 1-5:30pm Thursday & Friday, January 15 &16 th in the ICT Hall Grade @ 8:45 in the ICT Hall rd th 3 – 5 Grade @ 9:30in the ICT Hall AYA Jacket Policy AYA Sweatshirts can be purchased through the school. If students wear other sweatshirts, they MUST be solid colors, (black, navy, white or gray), without logos. There is no color restriction on heavy jackets. However, there should be no logos or designs, and they cannot be worn inside the classrooms. Re-Enrollment for Next Year M-Th 8-10am or 2:30-3:30pm Please see Sr. Amani Please stop by Sr. Amani’s office from 8:00-10:00 am or 2:30-3:30 pm in order to re-enroll your children for next year. Note Re: School Activities Please confirm any school-related activities scheduled outside of normal school hours by contacting the front desk. Speed Limit on Campus 5 mph Spelling Bee Word Lists Start Studying Now for February’s Competition Last year’s word lists can be found at the link below. http://www.edline.net/files/_vSJf5_/905d7fcc16339db53745a49013852ec4/Spelling_Bee_2013-2014__Words_to_Study_for_Class_Competitions_Gr._1_-_8.pdf Drop Off and Pick Up Times Drop off is from 7:50 am to 8:10 am, unless you are dropping off your kids at the Peace House for breakfast. Kids should be in class by 8:15 am or in Assembly by 8:10, so that they are not counted tardy. Mondays: K2 - K5: 2:05 Tuesdays – Thursdays: K2 – K5: 3:15 Fridays: K2 - K5: 12:35 Gr. 1 – 5: 2:20 Gr. 1 – 12: 3:30 Gr. 1 – 12: 12:45 Gr. 6 – 12: 2:25 K2, K3 and VPK-C parents should use the Masjid parking lot. VPK and kindergarten parents should use the grassy area west of the K-Building. If your child is in K2, K3 or VPK-C, please park your car and escort your child into class to help ensure his/her safety. *If you are picking up your children from the back gate (Gibson Ave.), please be sure to park NEXT TO the Art Bldg. so that children are not crossing the grassy lot in front of traffic. Tardy for K2 – 5th Grade = 8:16 am Tardy for Gr. 6 - 12 = 8:11 am If your children are tardy, please take them with you to the office to get them a pass BEFORE they go to the classroom or the ICT Hall. Reminder: Attendance Policy According to Florida state law, in order for a student to be promoted to the next grade level, he/she must attend at least 80% of the school days each year. Any student missing 20% or more days (excused or unexcused) will be retained. For any questions regarding attendance, please see Sr. Amani. Tardies Between Classes Please remind your children of the importance of arriving to class on time. Five or more unexcused tardies in one month will lead to one day of In-School Suspension (ISS). Parents will not be charged a fee. Late Arrival to School It is extremely important for students to arrive to school on time. Five unexcused tardies = 1 unexcused absence. Four days of unexcused absence in one quarter will lead to one day of In-School Suspension (ISS). Parents will be charged $50. th th Turning onto 56 Street from 130 Avenue For Your Safety RIGHT Turn ONLY Sick Child Policy Please keep your child home if he/she is sick. He/she may not return to school until either all symptoms are gone or until he/she has a doctor's note stating that he/she is not contagious. Please call the front office by 9:00 am to let us know if he/she is out sick. Once your child returns to school, make sure to get an Absence Excuse Form, so that he/she can make up any missed work. Change of Address or Phone Number Please be sure to inform Sr. Amani (aodeh@ayatampa.com or ext.259) of any changes in your address, email, or phone number. We truly appreciate your assistance in all of these issues.Your opinion matters to us. Please let us know if you have any comments, suggestions and/or concerns about any of these items or about anything else at AYA. Wa jazakumullahu khairan, AYA Admin Magda Elkadi Saleh Head of School Souheil Zekri Principal Mahmoud Gomaa Vice Principal Fully Accredited by FCIS, FKC and SACS-CASI American Youth Academy Tarbiyah Program Presents A Parent Seminar Ideal Muslim Family & Their Engagement with the Community Friday, January 9, 2015 6:15 – 8:00 P.M. Guest Speaker: Br. Mohammad Almathil Oaktree Institute Checkout this link for a quick view of one of Br. Mohammads’ previous lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2nh8gyZgxc Br. Mohammed Almathil was engaged with his local community in Brooklyn from an early age as the Youth Director. He currently serves as a Leadership Instructor for OakTree Institute, consults and coaches business owners, and continues to volunteer as advisory board member in local organizations. ICT Hall – Masjid Al-Qassam Program 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm Seminar and Open Discussion 8:00 pm Isha Prayer 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Babysitting for younger children ages 2-8. (Parents must provide wipes and diapers for their children, or they will be charged $5 per child to cover expenses.) Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Movie Night Friday, January 9, 2015 6:15 – 8:00 PM Sponsored by AYA Student Council $5.00 Includes: Pizza, Chips & Drink would like to invite YOU to our 5905 E. 130th Ave., Tampa, FL, 33617 ● (813) 987-9282 ● www.ayatampa.com