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June 2012Issue 40
Amani Public Charter School
It has been an honor for me to get to know you over the past year and I look forwardto continuing our relationship based on the mutual admiration and respect we havefor your children. Next year will be an awesome year! We are doubling in size andwill be joined by other fantastic children and families, and will expand ourcommunity. In turn, our teaching team will grow. We are carefully choosing teacherswe know will fit in with our culture, advance the high expectations we have for ourscholars and understand the flexibility and opportunities a charter school offers.We want to ask you to think about recycling your old uniforms by returning them tothe school. We want to be able to provide students who are out of uniform on a givenday with a loaner for the day. Please help us by bringing in any uniforms that yourscholar might have outgrown so that we can add it to our collection.We look forward to our summer gatherings where you can meet and get to know your
child’s teacher and we can all reconnect.
The first one will be on Thursday, July 5 at6:00pm for our Summer Reading Kick-Off.-Mrs. Debra SternAs we close out the year, I have been reflecting on all that we have accomplished inthe last ten months. And then I start to think about all that I still want to do at Amaniin the areas of curriculum and instruction. Next year returning scholars and theirfamilies will detect some noticeable changes. Among other things we will offer atechnology course that will utilize our two new class sets of laptop computers, areport card system that will give families a clearer sense of what their child hasaccomplished and immediate plans for intervention if they fall short in any particularsubject, and a new group of classroom teachers who will join forces with ourreturning veterans. The Amani staff is an incredible group of hard-working anddedicated professionals. I am fortunate as well to work side by side with them everyday and witness the love they have for children and the passion they have foreducation.Although most of our teachers and staff are returning, I am sorry to report that Mr.Dimatteo will be moving on to, literally, sunnier pastures. He will be relocating toFlorida and is either going to continue teaching or learn how to wrestle alligators. Weare sorry to lose him but wish him lots of success.I truly hope that everyone has a very restful and peaceful summer break. I will missthe parking lot conversations that we have had all year in the mornings andafternoons. I will see you again at the end of August. Enjoy!Mr. Bill Gladstone
End of the Year Messages
Keep an eye out for Box Tops! Congratulations to all of our fabulous scholars and families who have done a fantasticjob. We raised a total of
$250.00
. All of the scholars in UIC, our top collecting class, were treated to pizza and amovie while SLC, Iona, and MHVC were rewarded for their efforts with a healthy popcorn treat. We will be collectingnext year, too, so hold on to those Box Tops over the summer.Finally, keep in mind that any uniform purchases you make can contribute to Box Tops. Visitwww.boxtops4education.com and select Lands' End from the eMarketplace.Thank you and have a fantastic summer!
Iona
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680 MHVC
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303 SLC
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732 UIC - 780
Box Tops for Education
NOTICE:Called Meeting ("Retreat")of the Board of Trustees
 Sunday, June 24, 20122:00pm to 5:00pmAmani Public Charter School261 East Lincoln AvenueMount Vernon, New York10552
 
Tips from the Nurse to Stay Healthy and Safe During the Summer
The Lands' End guarantee has always been an unconditional one. It reads: "If you're not satisfied with any item, simply return itto us at any time for an exchange or refund of its purchase price." We mean every word of it. Whatever. Whenever. Always. Butto make sure this is perfectly clear, we've decided to simplify it further. Guaranteed. Period.®If you need to return an item or items AND want to re-order the same item or items in a different size or color, we will offeryou FREE SHIPPING on your replacement order. Please call 1-800-963-4816 to place your re-order with one of our Customer Care Specialists and have the shipping fee waived. After placing your re-order, you can then make your return as outlined below.Use any of the following options to return Lands' End products purchased online or from one of our catalogs.1. Return Internet or catalog orders at a Sears store.
Just follow these guidelines
 
Bring the Lands' End items you wish to return to any full line Sears® store.
Make sure to bring the original packing slip for the items you wish to return.
You will receive a return confirmation from Sears. Lands' End will then issue a credit in the original form of payment. Ifthe original form of payment is no longer valid, the payment was made with points or vouchers from a rewards program,or if the order was a gift, you'll be issued a Lands' End gift card instead.Please Note: Sears cannot accept exchanges or returns from Lands' End stores, Amazon.com®, or Lands' End Business Outfitters.2. Use our Easy Return label for a flat fee of $6.95.Securely package the items you wish to return, fill out and include the Return Form, and affix the Easy Return shipping labelfound on your packing slip. Give the package to your mail carrier or drop it off at any U.S. Post Office or collection box. A flatfee of $6.95 will be deducted from the amount of your refund.Please note: Not all orders are eligible for the Easy Return label service. If your packing slip does not have one, use returnmethods 1 or 3.3. Send your return to us with the shipper of your choice.Securely package your return including the Return Form, and send to:Lands' End Returns2 Lands' End LaneDodgeville, WI 53595A preprinted address label is on the packing slip for your convenience. You pay for postage at the point of return.
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Here are some summer health and safety tips:
Heat stress and heat stroke can be prevented. Keep kids well-hydrated, take frequent breaks when playing outside, andwatch for symptoms such as thirst, cramps, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and fever.
Be careful on playgrounds and watch out for getting burned on metal slides or other hot playground equipment.
Do put sunblock on your child 30 minutes before going outdoors.
Use insect repellents when necessary.
Outfitting your kids with appropriate protective gear, such as a helmet and pads, when they ride a bicycle, skateboard, orscooter, or while wearing heelys.
Do not let your kids play with fireworks. Instead, visit a public fireworks display this 4th of July.
Do not eat food that has been left out for more than an hour at barbecues and family picnics. This can cause foodpoisoning.
Teach your kids to recognize and avoid poison ivy.
Encourage your child to be active and eat a healthy diet all summer long!
Amani Uniforms
 
Manhattanville
- This year has been a long year, with many difficult obstacles to overcome. However, as a class I amconfident when I say that Manhattanville has shown more progress than I could have imagined since the beginning of theschool year. I am proud of every one of my scholars and know that they will excel in the 6th grade. Great job everyone!!!
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Mr. DiMatteo
Sarah Lawrence-
We had a splendid year in SLC. We learned so much in our reading and writing workshops that helped us tobecome strong readers and writers. We also learned a lot about how to sustain our earth in Science. It has been such a funfilled year and we have all grown as scholars. I look forward to seeing our rising 6th graders! Have a great summer!
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Mrs. Jahaly
Iona
- Many of the scholars in Iona are now reading on a 6th grade level, even though they arrived to Amani below the 5thgrade level. I am very proud of the energy this class has brought to the school and feel that with a focus on self-improvement, Iona scholars will be leaders at Amani. Furthermore, as all good teachers say, "Don't judge a book by its cover".To finish this off with a quote from our new favorite book
The Journey: Solo
, "There is more to life than just fighting ordefending your honor...Like happiness. Like knowing that your parents are proud of you. Like knowing that you don't have tobe constantly looking over your shoulder..." Continue your love for education and you will be happy you chose APCS.
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Mr. Karaban
UIC
- This has been a great year for UIC. Everyone, including myself, has been significantly impacted by the amount oflearning that has occurred. The scholars have made tremendous strides in all academic areas. I am proud of the growth Ihave witnessed both academically and socially. I remember when the scholars entered the class in September and struggledwith writing a paragraph within fifteen minutes, and now they effortlessly write three within that time frame. They havemade leaps and bounds in their reading levels and mastered the foundational skills needed to succeed in 6th grade math. Inaddition, they have acquired a sound knowledge of sustainability concepts and the five themes of geography. Moreover, thescholars have done numerous activities throughout the year to reach out to their community to make a difference. Asparents, you should all be proud of their growth and accomplishments. I know I am. I thank each of you for the privilege tohave served as their teacher this year. I wish everyone a safe, happy, and blessed summer! - Mrs. Earl
Physical Education
- Wow
, it’s amazing that the school year is over. I still remember the first day of school as if it wasyesterday. I’ve had a wonderful experience with my scholars and built great relationships with them along the way. I
noticed several changes from the first day of school to now. Not only are they entering the gym physically bigger and
stronger, they’ve also grown mentally and socially. My scholars have become
educated in a variety of physical activities,which I hope they will use during the summer. My goal as a teacher was to instill in students a passion for health and fitnessthat will enhance their well-being and physical skills. By having a positive attitude towards physical activity scholars arelikely to add it to their lifestyle which will help them reduce diseases, increase their well-being, and live a longer life. I wishall my scholars much luck and success in the 6th grade. I had a wonderful time being your teacher. Remember, physicaleducation is no
t a class…it’s a lifestyle! –
Mr. Freire
Music- A Magnificent Musical Year
 What a fantastic year it has been for Amani Musicians! When our scholars first came to Amani, many of them could not readmusic and didn't listen to music with critical ears. Now, our scholars have mastered the treble staff, basic notes and rhythms,and can listen to music and hear more than just sound, but intricate patterns, meaningful lyrics, and hidden messages. I amso proud of what they have accomplished and am so excited to work with such talented musicians next year. A summerchallenge for Amani Musicians: instead of just movin' and groovin' to your favorite summer jams, LISTEN to them with atuned-in ear...who knows what wonderful things you may discover! Wishing you a fun, safe, musical summer!- Ms. McGlincheyIt has been a wonderful year working with so many great motivated scholars. Please continue reading and reviewing mathconcepts over the summer. Books can be brought to camp, the beach and the pool. They are also wonderful distractions tobring when taking a long car ride or on the airplane. Please read, read, read! Enjoy your summer and I look forward toseeing you well rested at the end of August! Take care. - Ms. Townsend
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