Newsletter

Assalamu’Alaikum Dear Families!

We have important announcements and reminders to share with you, along with upcoming events and resources designed to keep you informed about all aspects of AYA.  

Remember to visit our social media accounts:

Instagram: ayatampafl

Facebook: American Youth Academy 

Annual PTO Carnival!

Join Us for the PTO-Sponsored Eid Celebration!

Dear Parents and Students,

We are thrilled to invite you to our PTO-sponsored Eid Celebration this coming Saturday the 20th! Let’s come together as a community to mark this special occasion with joy and festivity.

Event Details:

• Date: This Saturday, April 20th, 2024                                                      
• Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Location: Athletic Parking Lot
• $15 Entry Fee Per Person

Enjoy an afternoon filled with fun activities, delicious food, and great company. It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to connect and celebrate together.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Map Testing 4/22- 4/26:

Important Announcement: MAP Testing for Students 

Parents and Guardians,

We're gearing up for MAP testing! This assessment is an important tool to help understand your child's academic growth and tailor instruction to their needs. Here's what you need to know:

Testing Dates: Monday, 4/22/24- Friday, 4/26/24
Test Format: Adaptive and personalized to your child's skill level
Purpose: Measure academic progress and identify areas for improvement

Your support in ensuring your child is well-rested, nourished, and encouraged is greatly appreciated during this time.

Let's empower our students to shine bright! 

Important Update: Cafeteria Payment Policy Changes

We want to inform you about an important update regarding our cafeteria payment system. Starting May 1st, all cafeteria purchases must be made using cash, credit card, or funds already credited to your account. Please note that owing balances will no longer be permitted, and the system will be locked to prevent any charges without immediate payment.

Weekly Reminders on Outstanding Balances:

We will be sending weekly reminders to clear any outstanding cafeteria balances. Please ensure these are paid as soon as possible to continue enjoying our cafeteria services without interruption.

Thank you for your prompt attention to these changes and for helping us maintain a smooth and efficient operation in our school cafeteria.

If you have any questions regarding these changes please contact Sr. Oraib (Cafeteria Manager).

Dhuhr Salah

We are pleased to announce that daily Salah  resumed in the masjid for students in grades 6 through 12 beginning this past Monday, April 15th.

MYP Community Project Presentation

Location: Multi-Purpose Room

Date: Thursday, April 25th

When:

Grades 8 Sec 1 & Sec 2: 9:50 am - 11:25 am

Grades 8 Sec 3 & Sec 4: 12:30 pm- 1:50 pm 

A little information about the MYP:

The MYP (Middle Years Programme) Community Project is designed to encourage students to actively engage with their local community and address real-world issues through a self-directed project. The project aims to foster the development of important skills such as research, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Students typically choose a topic of personal interest or one that is relevant to their community. They then plan, execute, and reflect upon their project over an extended period of time, usually several months.

Ultimately, the MYP Community Project allows students to apply their learning in a meaningful context, make a positive impact in their community, and develop a deeper understanding of their role as global citizens.

Growing Together: Launching Our School's Garden.

The AYA Kitchen is excited to announce our AYA Garden. Our chef has worked hard to initiate a Farm to Table Food Program here at AYA, which focuses on sourcing fresh and nutritious ingredients for all of our delicious meals prepared here in our very own kitchen. Part of the program has been to develop a working garden with the hopes of growing fresh ingredients to begin teaching our students about the process of nutritious eating and healthy living. We hope the garden will eventually serve as a hands-on tool in teaching and engaging our students in understanding the benefits of feeding our body and mind nutritious foods. Alongside the wonderful National Honors Society Sadaqa Fruit Tree Donation Program, our Chef also encourages families to donate clippings from fruit or vegetable plants/trees they may have in their home gardens. We are truly excited to watch the garden flourish and kindly ask that volunteers make an appointment with the Chef.

Please contact him at kjoseph@ayatampa.com to see how you may become involved in helping our little garden grow. 

Community Project Exhibition:

When: Thursday, April 25th 2024

Where: Multi-Purpose Room

Time: 8am-4pm

Personal Project Exhibition:

When: Monday, April 29th, 2024

Where: Multi-Purpose Room

Time: 8am-4pm

8th Grade Universal Field Trip:

When: Tuesday, April 30th, 2024

Where: Universal Studios

Kindergarten Graduation

When: Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

Where: GYM

Time: 11:00-12:30 pm

VPK Graduation

When: Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

Where: GYM

Time: 8:30-10:00am

5th Grade Graduation Ceremony

When: Friday, May 24th, 2024

Where: GYM

Time: 8:30-10:00 am

 NHS Trees for Sadaqah Jariyah:The National Honor Society is starting a great initiative here at AYA where they are assisting in the AYA Community Garden! 

Help us start a NEW community garden here at AYA! Filled with fruit trees, flowers, and various other plants, our garden will showcase AYA’s outer and inner beauty. How so? This garden will be giving BACK to the community as a form of Sadaqah Jariyah, providing us with rich oxygen, fruits, and vegetables that will continuously nourish our AYA community.

Do your part and donate $3 to help plant trees at AYA! As thanks, your name will be included in our rock garden alongside other generous contributors, to be cherished and remembered by our community. You can also donate $3 under other people’s names so that they too can receive the hasanat from this honorable act of Sadaqat Jariyah.

Contact Sr. Nawaher if you have any questions at ntaha@ayatampa.com

AYA SPIRIT WEEK RECAP

Spirit Week was a blast! Throughout the week, students and staff showcased their school spirit and creativity, dressing up for various fun themes each day. From Cultural Day to Twin Day, the enthusiasm and participation were fantastic! Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and helped make this Spirit Week truly memorable. We can’t wait for next year! 

Schoolwide Art Show Recap:

Our three-day school-wide art show was a vibrant showcase of student creativity, highlighting exceptional works in painting, sculpture, and various other visual arts. This celebration not only emphasized the importance of arts in education but also brought our community together in appreciation of the artistic talent student’s at AYA possess.

With the positive feedback we've received, we're hopeful this festival will become an annual tradition, continuing to celebrate and nurture the artistic talents of our students each year.

Special thanks to our talented and wonderful Art Teachers- Br. Michael, Sr. Ayat, and Sr. Helen! We appreciate your ability to foster our students' creativity and bring it to life!

SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT WINNERS!

Congratulations to our AYA students who participated in the Scholastic Achievement Competition and won!

Congratulations to our Highest Scoring - Kusai Alhamzawi in 6th Grade

Congratulations to our Highest Scoring - Zacharia Alkhyyat in 8th Grade

SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS FOR MEETING OR EXCEEDING NATIONAL AVERAGE IN THE AMERICAN SCHOLASTIC COMPETITION.

Jasem Alatari

Mihran Sadid

Othman Shibly

Hasan Alhadidi

Sarah Aoune

Malaak Hasan

Mohammed Khafaja

Julie Charif

Muhannad Adwan

Jenan Hamed

Noor Salhab

Bayan Ishaq

Ahmad Lazaar

Ali Alfoqahaa

Ayham Al-Rawashdeh

Jenna Shalabi

Ahmed Ali

Wisall Mansour

Moaz Mahmoud

Dana Younis

Ramzi Salhab

Salma Aoune

Ibtesam Abderabbou

Seba Sawalha

Salma Faoutih

Mustafa Mustafa

AYA Family App

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Please use the corresponding links below to download the app.

From Apple App Store:

American Youth Academy on the App Store (apple.com)
 

From Google Play Store:
American Youth Academy - Apps on Google Play

Office Hours

The main office is open
Monday - Friday:  8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Business Office

The business office is open 
Monday-Thursday:  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 
Friday:  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  and 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.

If you need to update or change your payment information. Please contact FACTS at (866) 441-4637. If your payment information is incorrect or you have a past due balance, FACTS will automatically block your account until payment is received. 

Uniforms:

Order uniforms for your student(s) through our vendor Verona at this link 
American Youth Academy – Verona Uniforms (verona-uniforms.com). 

PikMyKid:

Please ensure you are using PikMyKid to announce your child when arriving on campus.

Questions about PikMyKid should be directed to support@pikmykid.com Make sure to include the name of our school and the name of your child!

GO KID- Carpool Service for AYA Families K5 -12

We're thrilled to invite you to GoKid's new Carpool Program at your school! It's designed to reduce your daily school commutes by connecting you with other school families to share the rides. You should receive another launch email reminder shortly. Please ensure that you have set up your school account.

Walk Through Video: GoKid Connect Walkthrough - YouTube

Google Classroom & Renweb:

For assistance with your child’s Google Classroom login & Renweb account, please email helpdesk@ayatampa.com with your child's first and last name, and grade level requesting that information

Attachments:

Aya 2023-2024 Calendar -   https://www.ayatampa.org/editoruploads/files/_2023-2024%20Calendar%20%20(1).pdf 

A note from the Nurses office - https://www.ayatampa.org/editoruploads/files/A%20note%20from%20the%20nurses%20office%20(1).pdf

AYA's Quran Institution - https://www.ayatampa.org/editoruploads/files/AYA%E2%80%99s%20Quran%20Institution.pdf

GoKid Connect - https://www.ayatampa.org/editoruploads/files/PARENTS-200110-GoKid-Connect-One-pager-for-Parents%20(1).pdf

Remember to visit our accounts on social media, our website as well as your inbox as we will be sharing more information with you as the school year draws closer, as always, feel free to email, call or visit us with any questions or concerns!

We look forward to a fun filled year full of great experiences, memories and learning!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at info@ayatampa.com, or call (813) 987-9282.

Stay safe and healthy; We Are Better Together!

Kind regards,

AYA Admin