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 

Final Week Countdown: Half Days for All!

As a reminder, Monday May 27th - Thursday May 30th will be half days due to scheduled and makeup exams. Dismissal will begin at 12:30 PM. 

Please see the attached exam schedule below.

 Any student who missed their summative will need to fill out an absence excuse form and attach a doctor's note to excuse their absence. Any student who does not have an excused absence for their missed exam, will be unable to make up the summative and will receive a zero.

3 Day Book Fair ( Buy One, Get One Free Special Offer)!

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way. Even better news? At our school’s upcoming fair, for every book they purchase, your eager readers can choose another book for FREE! We love this buy-one-get-one promotion because it means students can take home extra reading! This is our “Thank You” to families and staff for supporting our 2 big Book Fairs that provided new books for the school library and it's a great time to stock up for Summer Reading!

Here’s what, you need to know about the big event, which will take place:

Building A, third floor (library)

Wednesday, May 22nd   8am-4:30pm

Thursday, May 23rd   8am-4:30pm

Friday, May 24th   8am-1:30pm

Happy Reading!

Step Up Important Information!

If you are adding a new student to your current step-up application for the 2024-2025 school year, please be sure to add the new student before submitting the application.  

Important Note:You may only apply for one scholarship program at a time for a student. Please ensure all students you want to apply for are included on the application before it is submitted.

If you have already received your award approval letter, please login and screenshot or print the page where the students name, award ID, and program award amount and send it to asilk@ayatampa.com or drop it off to the business office.

Life-Changing Opportunity: Help Someone Embark on a Sacred Journey as Umrah Trip Sponsors!

We are thrilled to provide our senior class the incredible opportunity to embark on a transformative Umrah journey next year for their senior trip. This pilgrimage holds immense spiritual significance for our students, offering them a profound experience of faith and community.

However, we cannot do this alone. We humbly request the support of generous sponsors to make this dream a reality for our seniors. Your contribution will not only provide financial assistance but will also serve as a beacon of hope and opportunity for our students.

As the Quran teaches us, "Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a believer - We will surely cause him to live a good life, and We will surely give them their reward [in the Hereafter] according to the best of what they used to do." (Surah An-Nahl, 16:97)

Let us come together as a community to fulfill our duty of helping others and spreading kindness. Your generosity will leave a lasting impact on our students, shaping their lives and strengthening their faith.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or would like more information, please reach out to Sr. Sylvia Saad. Together, let's make this journey of a lifetime possible for our seniors.

Contact Sr. Sylvia Saad at Ssaad@ayatampa.com  if you would like more information on how to help.

Book Your Next Celebration With AYA’s Catering Department!

Exciting news for families and community members planning graduations or other significant events! Our AYA Catering Department is now accepting bookings to help you celebrate these memorable moments. Whether it’s a graduation, a family gathering, or a community event, we are here to serve you with an unforgettable culinary experience.

For more details and to book our services, please visit the updated venue webpage on the AYA website. Let’s make your special occasions unforgettable!

Click On The Link To Begin Planning Your Perfect Event! AYA Venues

Summer Fun Ahead! Check Out The Exciting Options Available To Keep Your Child Active!

Sign up to make sure you get a spot for your child.

Sign up for Camp AYA 

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).

BUY-ONE-GET-ONE BOOKFAIR

When: Wed May 22nd-Fri May 24th

Where: Building A, third floor (library)

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

8th Grade Graduation Ceremony

When: Friday, May 31st, 2024

Where: GYM

Time: 9:00 am-11:00 am

8th Grade Rehearsals

All 8th graders have rehearsal on Tuesday May 28th, 2024 immediately after dismissal. This is scheduled to run from 1:00 to 2:15pm.

Half Days For Last Week Of School!

When: Monday, May 27th- Thursday, May 30th!

All Sports Banquet Recap!

The All Sports Banquet on May 16 celebrated the achievements and dedication of our student-athletes. It was an evening filled with awards, recognition, and shared memories of the past year’s sporting endeavors. We can’t wait to see what the 2024-2025 school year brings!

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