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Academy
For Mothers
Academy
for Mothers Achievement Program
~ by
and for American Mothers ~
Our purpose
is to Strengthen the Moral and Spiritual Foundations of the Family
and Home.
Instructions
and Overview
Welcome to the Academy
for Mothers. This goal-oriented program is designed to promote
the growth and development of mothers as they strive to influence
members of their families and their communities.
On the following pages
are suggested goals in ten Areas of Achievement. Please consider
the goals carefully. Be honest and introspective as you choose
one goal from each of the Areas of Achievement. Choose two goals
in the area of Relationships. Once you have selected your personal
goals, commit to a plan of achievement. It may be helpful to discuss
your plan with a friend or family member. Goals should be challenging
but realistic. Keep an Academy Journal wherein you will write
your goals and record your progress regularly. When you have completed
each goal write a short report telling how the goal has help you
personally and how it has strengthened your family. Track your
progress on the Progress Report at the end of this booklet.
After accomplishing
the outlined program, you will be recognized by American Mothers,
Inc. (AMI) with a Certificate of Achievement. You may repeat the
program but will receive only one certificate per year. Report
your completed work to your local association Academy Chairman
or contact the American Mothers, Inc. at the national office at
1-877-242-4AMI or info@americanmothers.org.
This program
is a helpful aid in the pursuit of the lifelong learning process.
Diligence in following your plan will help your goals become habits.
Click
here
to go to the national site to download the documents "AMI
Academy for Mothers Guide Book" and the" Academy for
Mothers Recommended Reading List".
5th
Grade Essay Contest
"What
My Mother Means To Me" - National fifth grade essay contest
Attention
Teachers, Students, and Parents
American Mothers,
Inc. sponsors a yearly essay contest for all fifth grade students,
in the public, private, and home school environments. The contest
theme is "What My Mother Means To Me." This is a great
way to enhance the students writing curriculum and a wonderful
way for children to express their love and thoughts about "Mom."
Entries are
accepted beginning every September 30 with a deadline to be handed
into the student's teacher by February 10. Winners are announced
at the end of March so that the States can plan to announce the
winners in time for Mothers Day.
First, second,
and third place winners are selected from individual State entries.
These entries are sent in to compete in the National Fifth Grade
Essay Competition. Recognition and prizes are awarded to first,
second, and third place national winning essays at the yearly
spring convention of American Mothers, Inc. (winners do not have
to be present at the convention to win)
It is recommended
that this program be administered by the teachers so that the
total learning process of writing style, grammar, punctuation,
penmanship, and content can be fully explored.
Download the .pdf files on this page for exact rules, information
and application forms or contact program Chair. Emily Gunnells,
email literacy@hartcom.net; phone number is 706-376-3497; address
- 1090 Mills Pointe, Bogart, GA 30622
Click
here
to go to the national site to download the documents "Fifth
Grade Essay Contest" and the "Fifth Grade Essay Competition
Entry Form"
State
Literacy Programs
Mothers who cannot
read are taught to read, therefore helping them to read letters
from the school, food labels at the grocery store, help their
child/children with homework, know how to use the public Library
and feel good about themselves. Members of American Mothers, Inc.
serve as tutors for schools, prisons, and community centers.
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