Weekly Memo
January 8, 2015
Dear Parents:
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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
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NHS Induction Ceremony
Tomorrow, Friday, January 9 @8:30 am
Congratulations to all of our new and returning National Honor Society students.
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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.
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PSO (Formerly IPTA) Bake Sale
Tomorrow, Friday, January 9 , after Dismissal
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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
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Friday: K5 – 2
This Saturday, January 10th, 1-5:30pm
Thursday & Friday, January 15 &16
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in the ICT Hall
Grade @ 8:45 in the ICT Hall
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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
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8:16 am
Tardy for Gr. 6 - 12
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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.
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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