Weekly News & Learning
December 6, 2024
Principal's Message
Dear NISL Families,
We are pleased to announce a revision to the uniform policy for girls in grades K-2nd. After thorough discussions and approval by the school board, we have made updates to provide more flexibility while maintaining the modest and Islamic principles we uphold.
What’s New?
- Hijab and Long Sleeves Optional: Girls in K-2nd grade may now wear short sleeves, and hijab is optional during regular school hours.
- Pants and Shirt Option: Girls may now wear pants with a fingertip-length shirt as part of their uniform.
- Prayer Attire: Since our school teaches and practices prayer starting in kindergarten, girls are still required to bring a prayer outfit or hijab along with a long-sleeve shirt or sweater to wear during prayer time.
These changes aim to provide comfort and ease for our youngest students while maintaining the importance of modesty and preparation for joining the full school body for prayer in 3rd grade.
We would like to also remind families we have a partnership with Verona Uniforms to provide families with modest and good quality uniform options. You can purchase uniforms at https://www.verona-uniforms.com/collections/nisl
We’ve attached the revised uniform policy for K-8th grade for your reference. Please review it carefully and ensure your child’s uniforms comply with the updated guidelines.
Thank you for your support and cooperation in nurturing a modest, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
Sincerely,
Aisha Blagaia
Principal
ELEMENTARY BOYS (K-5)
ELEMENTARY GIRLS (K-5)
MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS (6-8)
MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS (6-8)
STUCO NEWS
NISL STUCO (STUdent COuncil) conducted a workshop for students in grades 3 through 8 on restroom etiquette. The student leadership group infused NISL's school-wide Ci3T plan along with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Quick Check. Does your child know the following:
- The duaa before entering the bathroom
- How to respect the privacy of others
- What not to bring inside
- Which hand to use for cleaning
- How the bathroom should look when they leave it
- How long to wash their hands
- The duaa for exiting the bathroom
The presentation included a discussion, an interactive Q & A session, and NISL student-made videos featuring NISL student actors. We cannot wait to see what you organize for us next. Go STUCO!
NISL PTO Elects Executive Team!
Thank you to all the parents, teachers, and admin taking their time to make this organization successful. May Allah fill the time and energy with khair.
The PTO met on November 26th to discuss leadership roles. Alhumdullilah, they have selected their PTO board. A huge congratulations to:
President - Sr. Lutfiya
Vice President - Sr. Noor
Secretary - Sr. Hala
Treasurer - Sr. Shukri
We cannot wait to help NISL continue to be the best version of itself and help our staff and students succeed any way we can.
Jazak'allah Khair
NISL PTO
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said,
“Whoever does not thank people has not thanked Allah.”
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4811
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ لاَ يَشْكُرُ اللَّهَ مَنْ لاَ يَشْكُرُ النَّاسَ
4811 سنن أبي داود كتاب الأدب باب في شكر المعروف
- Middle school STUCO reps: Ali Mohammed (7), Sumayyah Vineyard (7), Mouadh Bousrih (8), and Malak Dridi (8) for impromptu classroom reminders on appropriate janazah behavior. The students in grades 3-8 were noticeably more respectful at this week's janazah. May Allah bless our young role models! (Sr. Zainab)
- STUCO (Student Council team) and Moyzidi Cheikh (MC) for conducting our first assembly at the Six Mile campus on bathroom etiquette! (Sr. Zainab)
- Polat Akhmedov for assisting with morning Traffic control (Sr. Zainab)
- A heartfelt thanks to Sr. Noor H. and Sr. Matou for their kindness and thoughtful gestures. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and you made my day brighter! (Sr. Walaa)
- Br. Omar for investigating and solving cold classroom mysteries! (several teachers)
- Sr. Wisal for gifting the traffic control crew (Nouna, Polat and myself) gloves and things to keep us warm! (Br. Omar)
- Sr Jamila Abdurahman ( Bushra and Faruk's Mom). She stopped her car and opened her window in the cold weather to thank me for doing the morning traffic control and made duaa for us! (Br. Omar)
- Sr. Fatima Blata for enduring cold temps to ensure school safety this week. May Allah bless each sniffle and cold toe! (Sr. Zainab)
- Sr. Khadija Faiz, Coach Nouna, and Sr. Amani for diligence in guiding first graders to meet hallway expectations. The first grade class is getting better at walking in straight lines, helping to keep the hallways quiet, and keeping their hands to themselves! (Sr. Zainab)
- Sr. Nour A., Sr. Amani, Coach Nouna, and Sr. Noor H. for being observant and perfecting their newsletter entries! (Sr. Zainab)
- Sr. Nour A for improving upon her lunch dismissal routine for kindergarten. They are looking sharp! (Sr. Zainab)
- Sr. Noor H., Ms. Desiree', and Ms. Matrid for greeting their students at their classroom doors this week; your welcoming smiles and presence is more valuable than you know! (Sr. Zainab)
Uniform Reminders
Grades 6-12
No Sweat Pants
No Sandals or Crocs - EVEN ON FRIDAYS
2025-2026 Kindergarten Enrollment Now Open!
Dear Parents:
If you have a child who will be 5 years old by August 1, 2025 and would like them to attend KG at NISL for the 2025-2026 school year, please stop by the main office and get an enrollment packet, fill it out, and turn in required documents as soon as possible.
As you know, KG is one of the quickest classes to fill up. We already have 6 fully complete applications for KG for the 2025-2026 school year. It is likely we will fill the class before the end of January.
We look forward to seeing your KG children in class next school year!
Christine Hafsah Salleng
Director of Student and Administrative Services
- 12/16 - 12/20: iReady Assessment (K-12th); PAST, BPST, Writing Assessment (K-3rd)
- Friday, December 20: End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester (high school)
- Friday, December 27: 2nd Quarter/1st Semester Report Cards Released (high school)
- 12/23 - 1/03: No School - Winter Break
- Monday, January 20: No School - MLK
...inshaAllah
Tahfeedh Qur'an Program
- The Tahfeedh Quran program runs Mon-Fri.
- Offering flexible time slots.
- Open to both NISL students and Non-NISL students.
- Helping students of all ages learn how to read with tajweed, memorize and deepen their connection to the Quran.
School year of 2023/2024 Highlights:
- 95% of students completed learning how to read
- 60% of students memorized 10 pages of Quran
- 29% memorized 1 Juz
- 11% memorized more than 1 Juz.
We look forward to welcoming students of all ages and accommodating their learning needs! Sign up here or use the button below to register your children.
Tahfeedh Qur'an Student Highlight
Rawane is one of our star students. She started learning from the fundamental rules of reading Arabic and in one year, she did not only learn how to read the Quran fluently with tajweed but she also memorized more than 1 juz of Quran.
Upcoming Learning
ELA/Islamic St./Math/Social St./Science/Art - Sr. Nour Aljalab
Art
Shapes in Our World
Recognizing shapes in everyday objects.
Creating a collage using different shapes.
Practicing cutting, gluing, and arranging shapes to enhance fine motor skills.
ELA/Science/Social Studies
We will focus on key skills to prepare for the i-Ready Diagnostic Assessments in Reading, ensuring students feel confident and ready.
Phonological Awareness: Rhyming words; initial, medial, and final sounds.
Phonics: Letter-sound relationships, CVC/CCVC/CVCC words, and digraphs
High-Frequency Words: Reviewing sight words and reading/spelling in sentences.
Vocabulary: Using context clues and building vocabulary through discussions.
Comprehension:
Literature: Retelling stories, identifying characters/settings/events, making predictions.
Informational Text: Identifying main topics and key details.
Amplify Knowledge Domain 5: Farms
This domain integrates science and social studies, enhancing key ELA skills:
Comprehension: Identify main ideas, sequence events.
Speaking: Retell stories, discuss farm-related topics.
Vocabulary: Learn farm-specific words.
Science Connection: Study farm animals’ needs, why farmers raise them, and how crops are grown. Explore seasonal tasks and the farm-to-market journey.
Social Studies Connection: Learn about farm features, farmer responsibilities, and teamwork through “The Little Red Hen.”Islamic Studies
Muslims' Love and Belief in Prophet Isa (Jesus, عليه السلام)
Understanding Prophet Isa’s role as a beloved prophet in Islam.
Clarifying Islamic beliefs about Prophet Isa and celebrations.
Expressing gratitude for Islamic guidance and identity.
Math
We will focus on reviewing key skills for the i-Ready Diagnostic Assessments (Math):
Number and Operations: Counting, comparing, and writing numbers (0–20), addition/subtraction within 10, ten frames.
Algebra & Thinking: Patterns, solving addition/subtraction within 5, "how many more/less" problems.
Measurement & Data: Comparing objects (length, height, weight), sorting, and data charts.
- Geometry: Identifying shapes (circle, square, triangle, etc.), positional words, and composing shapes.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Bothaina Ali
Dua: Riding the car
Topic: Reading words with damma
- Recognize the shape of a damma .
- Identify the place of the damma on a letter.
- Pronounce each letter of the alphabet with a damma correctly.
Social Emotional Learning/Physical Education- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: Improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: Improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: Help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: Improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
SEL
Lesson 28
Introduce the positive action of daily physical activities and exercise.
Lesson 29
Introduce the positive action of getting adequate sleep and rest.
Technology - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 4: Lesson 9: Interactive Storybooks
- Introduction to digital storybooks.
- Read and interact with a digital story as a class activity.
ELA/Islamic St./Math/Social St./Science/Art - Sr. Amani Aljalab
REMINDERS & NOTES
Dear Parents,
Next week, students will take the i-Ready assessment, which measures their academic growth. Please remind your child to try their best, take their time, and focus. Their effort helps us understand their progress and plan for their success.
Thank you for your support!
Spelling test on Friday, 12/13
Spelling words: about, again, any, ask, could, every, give, going, had, know, let, live, once, open, over, some, thank, then, when, would.
Making animal mask
English Language Arts
We will focus on a general review in preparation for the i-Ready assessment focusing on:
Phonological Awareness: Rhyming, Syllable Awareness, Onset and Rime, Blending Sounds, Segmenting Sounds, Phoneme Isolation, Phoneme Substitution, Phoneme Deletion, Phoneme Addition, Alliteration Awareness.
Phonics: UFLI review
High-Frequency Words: Iready practice
Vocabulary: synonyms and antonyms,affixes,and context clues
Comprehension: Literature:
Comprehension: Informational Text
Grammar:
- Subject-verb agreement
- Parts of Speech: Nouns, verbs, adjectives
- Sentences
- Capitalization
Islamic Studies
Unit E, Chapter 5: "A Dinner in Our Neighbor's Home" from the I Love Islam curriculum for first grade
Review Salat and Wudu steps
Math
We will focus on a general review in preparation for the i-Ready assessment focusing on:
Numbers and Operations: addition, subtraction, place value
Algebra and Algebraic Thinking
Measurement and Data: Data and graphs, Money, Time, and Measurement units
- Geometry: Two-dimensional shapes, three-dimensional shapes, faces, edges, and vertices
Science
Unit 2 - Chapter 1: How do we make brighter or darker areas?
Social Studies
Lesson 1, Chapter 4: What is a Culture?
Lesson 2, Chapter 4: "Families Are Alike and Different"
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Bothaina Ali
Dua: Riding in the car
Topic: Chapter 3 - Lesson 8 Tanween Damma
- Know the difference between tanween fatha/damma/kasra.
- Recognize the shape of tanween in Arabic and in The Qur'an.
- Find examples of words that have tanween (fatha/kasra/damma).
- Practice reading words with tanween.
Social Emotional Learning/Physical Education- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: Improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: Improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: Help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: Improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
SEL
Lesson 28
Introduce the positive action of daily physical activities and exercise.
Lesson 29
Introduce the positive action of getting adequate sleep and rest.
Technology- Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 4: Lesson 9: Interactive Storybooks
- Introduction to digital storybooks.
- Read and interact with a digital story as a class activity.
ELA/Math/Social Studies/Science - Sr. Mebarka Aftis
REMINDERS & NOTES
Next week, students will take the i-Ready assessment, which measures their academic growth. Please remind your child to try their best, take their time, and focus. Their effort helps us understand their progress and plan for their success.
- Math test math Lesson 12 /9/2024
- Make up test available from Monday to Friday
English Language Arts
Knowledge 2: Early Asian civilizations
Lesson 14 Chinese New Year
Review important information about Diwali.
Describe the significance, and traditions associated with, the Chinese New Year.
Demonstrate an understanding of the Tier 2 words prosperous and traditions.
Compare and contrast the Chinese New Year with Diwali.
Lesson 15 Knowledge 2 Domain End of Unit Assessment
This domain assessment evaluates each student’s retention of domain and academic vocabulary words and the core content targeted in Early Asian Civilizations. The results should guide review and remediation the following day
Reading comprehension worksheets reviewing for i ready test.
Math
Unit 3: Numbers Within 1,000: Place Value, Addition, and Subtraction
Lesson 13: Read & Write Three-Digit Numbers
Session 1: Explore
Session 2: Develop
Session 4: Refine
Test and Quiz for lesson chapter 12: understanding 3 digit numbers
Test lesson 12 /9/2024
Science
Chapter 3: Why aren’t the chalta seeds getting to places where they can grow?Lesson 3.3 Investigating Seed Dispersa
Lesson 3.4 Diagramming a System
Lesson 3.5 Plant and Animal Interdependence
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit B Chapter 8 "Prophet Muhammad Loves Children"
Understand how Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) demonstrated love and care for children.
Learn the importance of kindness to others, especially children.
Reflect on how to apply the lessons of the Prophet (PBUH) in their own lives.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lobna Hassan
Lesson (chapter 6 test )
Know which letters sound similar to each other
Recognize that the shape of the Sukoon in the Quran is different from the shape of the Sukoon in non-Quranic script.
Know the words that are stopped with a Sukoon, Alif (ا) ,Waw (و) ,Yaa’ (ي), and Haa’ (ه).
Surah Al-Nazi'at 1-46
Writing activity book
Spelling Arabic bee words
Social Emotional Learning/Physical Education- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: Improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: Improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: Help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: Improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
SEL
Lesson 25
- Practice warm-up aerobic exercises as physical positive action for a healthy body and learn vigorous endurance exercise.
- Learn the benefits of daily physical exercise.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 4: Lesson 9: Interactive Storybooks
- Introduction to digital storybooks.
- Read and interact with a digital story as a class activity.
Pipe Cleaner Flowers!
- Materials: Pipe cleaners, tape, glue, hot Glue, scissors
- Use pipe cleaners, bend it to create flower designs, use different colors.
- Attach the flower to a green pipe cleaner to make a flower.
ELA/Math/Social Studies/Science - Ms. Kristen Kinne
REMINDERS & NOTES
ELA
Unit 4: Ancient Roman Civilization
Lesson 11 Augustas Caesar and the Decline of the Roman Empire:
- Identify key details in a text and cite the page where evidence was found
- Using a graphic organizer, identify factors that led to the decline of the Roman Empire.
- Compare their point of view with the author.
Lesson 12 The Western and Eastern Empires and the Second Rome
- Explain why the Roman Empire split using information from the text and images.
- Compare illustrations and text to learn more about Justinian.
- Compare their point of view with that of the author.
- Form and use irregular verbs.
Lesson 13 Androcles and the Lion
- Describe “Androcles and the Lion”.
- Explain how the characters’ actions contribute to the sequence of events.
- Identify the parts of a play and read it aloud with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression.
- Provide reasons (logical and emotional) to support their opinion using a T-chart.
Lesson 14 Roman Detectives Cases 1 & 2
- Identify the point of view of the author, state their own opinion, and identify facts and opinions about Roman architecture using a graphic organizer.
- Identify the point of view of the author, state their own opinion, and identify facts and opinions about Latin using a graphic organizer.
Lesson 15: Roman Detectives Cases 3 & 4
- Identify the point of view of the author, state their own opinion, and identify facts and opinions about Rome’s greatest contribution using a graphic organizer.
- Write an opinion paragraph explaining the most beneficial Roman contribution.
List 13 Spelling Test Friday, 12/13
Spelling List 13 Group A
popcorn cookout sailboat seashell barefoot birthday moonlight airplane sandcastle everything hallway sidewalk farmhouse hillside inside springtime driveway cornfield downstairs horseback
Spelling List 13 Group B
into inside cannot pancake maybe baseball playground someone myself classroom sunshine outside upon nothing nobody everywhere
Math
Unit 2: Multiplication and Division: Concepts, Relationships, and Patterns Lesson 13 Understand Patterns
Find a rule for a number pattern.
Find and explain patterns in addition table.
Find and explain patterns in multiplication table.
Lesson 13 Quiz on Friday, 12/13
SCIENCE
UNIT 2: Inheritance and Traits
- Session 4: Hands on Activity; Beans
- Session 5: Hands on Activity: Flowers
- Session 6: Review for Test
- Session 7: Unit Test
Unit 2 Test: Thursday, 12/12
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit C - Chapter 2: "Making Wudoo Right"
Define wudoo.
Explain its importance for prayers (Salah) and closeness to Allah.
Explain and demonstrate each step of wudoo.
Class Test on Friday (12/13)
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lobna Hassan
Chapter 6 Test
Know which letters sound similar to each other
Recognize that the shape of the Sukoon in the Quran is different from the shape of the Sukoon in non-Quranic script.
Know the words that are stopped with a Sukoon, Alif (ا) ,Waw (و) ,Yaa’ (ي), and Haa’ (ه).
Surah Al-Nazi'at 1-46
Writing activity book
Spelling Arabic bee words
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: Improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: Improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: Help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: Improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
SEL
Lesson 24
Introduce the positive action for daily physical activities and exercise.
Lesson 25
Reinforce the positive action for daily physical activities.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 4: Lesson 9: Interactive Storybooks
- Introduction to digital storybooks.
- Read and interact with a digital story as a class activity.
Pipe Cleaner Flowers!
- Materials: Pipe cleaners, tape, glue, hot Glue, scissors
- Use pipe cleaners, bend it to create flower designs, use different colors.
- Attach the flower to a green pipe cleaner to make a flower.
REMINDERS & NOTES
Language Arts: Vocabulary Worksheet
- Assigned: Monday, 12/9
- Due: Friday, 12/13
Language Arts: Adjectives
ELA/Math/Social Studies/Science - Sr. Noor Hassouneh
English Language Arts
Unit 3 Poetry
Lesson 1 “Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf”
- Speaking and Listening: Discuss the plot in small groups and as a class.
- Reading: Identify textual evidence and determine the implicit and explicit meanings
- Language: Identify stanza, stanza break, line, and rhyme
Lesson 2-'Ask Aden' and 'wishes'
- Reading: Identify textual evidence to determine the implicit and explicit meanings.
- Language: Define the terms repetition and alliteration and create original work using alliteration.
- Writing: Compose questions and assemble them into an original poem.
Math
Unit 3: Multi-Digit Operations and Measurement: Multiplication, Division, Perimeter, & Area
- Lesson 14: Divide Three-Digit Numbers
- Lesson 15: Divide Four-Digit Numbers
Science
Chapter 2 What Makes the Devices in Ergstown Output or Fail to Output Energy?- Lesson 2.3: Energy in the System
Social Studies
Chapter 4: Than Nation's Economy
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit C - Chapter 2 "Beware of Najasah"
Explain the concept of purity (taharah) and impurity (najasah).
Identify examples of najasah and differentiate between major and minor impurities.
Emphasize the reward of maintaining cleanliness and following the Sunnah.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lobna Hassan
Rules of Tajwid
Mim mushaddadah and Nun mushaddadah
- Apply the rules of Ta'awwuhd and Basmalah
- Ghunnah : for the sound to come out from the nose for the duration of 2 harakahs (Exaple: ثُمِّ - انِّ)
Juz 30: Surah Al-Mursalat (Verses 1-15)
Understand by reading:
- Hamzat Al-Wasul and Hamzat Al-Qata’a
- The Lunar (Qamaria) and Silent (Shamsia) Laams
- Words Specific to Quranic Font
- Stopping at the End of a Word
- Punctuation in Quranic Recitation
- Similar Sounds Among Letters
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: Improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: Improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: Help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: Improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
SEL
Lesson 24
- Learn the daily physical exercise is a physical positive action for a healthy body and practice warm-up exercise.
Lesson 25
- Practice warm-up aerobic exercises as physical positive action for a healthy body and learn vigorous endurance exercise.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 4 - Lesson 4
- Docs Assignment Islamic Project
Art
Dots and Color!
- Materials: Paper, paint, and Q-tips.
- Lightly sketch a simple shape or pattern.
- Choose a color and start making dots.
- Use a clean Q-tip for each color.
- Place dots close together or far apart.
REMINDERS & NOTES
Please keep checking Google Classroom for all core subjects! Google classroom provides videos, worksheets, and study guides for support.
- Chapter 4 Test (Social Studies)
- Next English skill- Comma usage
ELA/Math/Social Studies/Science - Ms. Desiree Wofford
English Language Arts
Unit 4
- Lesson 14: The Return of Alonso
Unit 5
- Lesson 1: Discovering the Topic: The Renaissance
- Lesson 2: Reading Informational Texts for Details: "The Early Renaissance"
- Lesson 3: Making Inferences: Leonardo da Vinci's Ideas/Accomplishments
Reading: Provide textual evidence about Don Quixote and Sancho’s various character traits.
Math
Lesson 13: Subtracting Fractions
- Explore the similarities between adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.
- Understand that using equivalent fractions can help you add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
Please review multiplication facts 3-12
Science
Lesson 2.1: Investigating Flavor Ingredients
Lesson 2.2: Investigating Dissolving: The level of attraction between molecules affects how they interact with each other.
Social Studies
Unit 1 - Chapter 5: The American Revolution
Lesson 3 Declaring Independence
- Declaration of Independence
- Signees of Declaration
Lesson 4 On the Battlefield and at Home
- Examine the roles of Patriots such as George Washington, Thomas Paine, Samuel Adams, and others in the fight for independence, including their strategies and motivations.
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit B Chapter 6 "Prophet Saleh"
Narrate the story of Prophet Saleh and the people of Thamud.
Understand the consequences of disobedience to Allah’s commands.
Identify moral lessons from the story and relate them to their lives.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lobna Hassan
Group 1
We will build upon the concepts we explored last week regarding the rules of Tajwid, specifically focusing on the concepts of Mim Mushaddadah and Nun Mushaddadah. This will be applied through a reading and discussion of Surat Al-Insan.
Group 2
Lesson 7: The Alphabet Letters with Tanween Kaser (ـــٍــ)
Recognize the place of Tanween Kasra in letters and words.
Pronounce each letter of the alphabet with Tanween Kasra.
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: Improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: Improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: Help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: Improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
SEL
Lesson 28:
Learn that exercise is a positive action that makes us feel good about ourselves.
Lesson 29:
Learn that caring for our skin is a positive action that makes us feel good about ourselves.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 4 - Lesson 4
- Docs Assignment Islamic Project
Art
Dots and Color!
- Materials: Paper, paint, and Q-tips.
- Lightly sketch a simple shape or pattern.
- Choose a color and start making dots.
- Use a clean Q-tip for each color.
- Place dots close together or far apart.
English Language Arts - Ms. Desiree Wofford
Sub Unit 3
- Lesson 3: The Many Ways of Experiencing “Chocolate”
Sub Unit 4
- Lesson 1: Preparing for the Debate
- Lesson 2: The Debate
- Lesson 3: Internet Research
Sub Unit 5
- Lesson 1: Gathering Evidence
Writing: Prepare for each phase of the debate by writing the opening argument, explanations of key evidence, counter arguments, and closing statement.
Islamic Studies - Br. Ammar Shaikh
- Describe the noble characteristics of Abu Bakr RA even before his acceptance of Islam and how this lead to many accepting Islam.
- Related to the love of Abu Bakr RA for the beloved prophet through his trials and tribulations
Leadership/Character - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Continuing the Character & Leadership attributes: Chapter 2:Being Prepared and using time wisely.
Math - Sr. Matou Amar
Lesson 14: Use Part-to-Part and Part-to-Whole Ratios
- Session 1 homework is due on Tuesday, 12/10.
- Session 2 homework is due on Wednesday, 12/11.
- Session 3 homework is due on Thursday. 12/12.
- Unit 3 Review begins on Friday Inshallah.
Quran/Arabic - Sr. Walaa Musleh
- Review lesson 7A
- Learn lesson 8A Tashahhud
- Reading Surah Al-Hashr and understanding the meanings
- Review the rule of Mim and Nun Mushaddadah and apply it with reading.
Science - Ms. Matrid Ndife
Lesson 2.2-2.5
NGSS Standards: E.S.S.1.C.6-8.2; E.S,S.2.A6-8.1-2
- Explain plate tectonics processes continually generate new ocean sea floor at ridges and destroy old sea floor at trenches.
- Construct models and explain the dynamics of plate/mantle interactions at convergent and divergent plate boundaries.
Test on plate tectonics.
Social Studies - Sr. Walaa Musleh
- Continue learning Chapter 1 The United States Section 2: History of the United States
- Start learning Chapter 1 The United States Section 3: The United States Today
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: Improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: Improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: Help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: Improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Artists Research
- Choose an artist.
- Research their work, document your sources, and create a design or theme based on their work.
- Print out OR sketch a copy of 3 of their works and glue into your sketchbook.
- Include the artist's name, artworks size (dimensions), each title of artwork date the artwork was created, what material used/medium (i.e. colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic paint)
REMINDERS & NOTES
English Language Arts - Sr. Aisha Taylor
7D: Poetry and Poe - The Masque of the Red Death
Review and analyze how elements of gothic literature appear in a text
Determine how setting is expressed in a text to create a suspenseful mood
Analyze the use of foreshadowing as a element of gothic literature
Explore and analyze the theme of isolation and madness.
As we near the end of our semester, please make sure students are staying caught up in their homework assignments and not getting behind!
Islamic Studies - Br. Ammar Shaikh
- Tell the story of how Umar (R.A) accepted Islam.
- Learn the lessons of Hidayah in the hands of Allah,
- Transformation of people, power of Quran, role of family in Dawah, courage to stand for the truth, humility, etc.
- Understand the love Umar (R.A) had for the beloved Rasul (S.A.W).
- Describe the thirst Umar (R.A) had for religious education.
Leadership/Character - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Continuing the Character & Leadership attributes: Chapter 2: Being Prepared and using time wisely.
Math - Sr. Matou Amar
Lesson 12: Multiply and Divide with Negative Numbers
- Session 2 homework is due on Tuesday, 12/10
- Session 3 homework is due on Wednesday, 12/11
Lesson 14: Use the Four Operations with Negative Numbers
- Session 1 homework is due on Friday, 12/13
Quran/Arabic - Sr. Walaa Musleh
- Review lesson 7A
- Learn lesson 8A: Tashahhud
- Reading Surah Al-Haqqah and understanding the meanings.
- Review the rule of Mim and Nun Mushaddadah and apply it with reading.
Science - Ms. Matrid Ndife
Lessons: 2.4-2.7
NGS Standards:L.S.1.A.6-8.1
Students through reading and model simulations will gain an understanding of the effects of various medical conditions that may negatively impact the cells’ ability to obtain essential molecules that support the health and wellbeing of the body.
Test on metabolism concepts and drawing a diagnosis of Elisa’s medical condition.
Social Studies - Sr. Walaa Musleh
- Students will keep learning about section 2: Art, Architecture, and learning in Egypt
- And start learning about Chapter 4: Ancient Egypt and Nubia Section 3: Egypt and Nubia
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: Improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: Improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: Help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: Improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Artists Research
- Choose an artist.
- Research their work, document your sources, and create a design or theme based on their work.
- Print out OR sketch a copy of 3 of their works and glue into your sketchbook.
- Include the artist's name, artworks size (dimensions), each title of artwork date the artwork was created, what material used/medium (i.e. colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic paint)
REMINDERS & NOTES
English Language Arts - Sr. Aisha Taylor
Novels in Verse: Other Words for Home
Understand how stereotypes and culture can bond or break relationships
Analyze how we build confidence and connections
Track character growth throughout a novel
Reflect on how theme is expressed throughout a novel
Students will be preparing to complete their final project. Please remind students to make sure they are caught up in their reading and homework as the semester comes to an end.
Islamic Studies - Br. Ammar Shaikh
- Outline the background and lifestyle of Uthman (R.A) relating to his characteristics, his status and his accomplishments.
- Recall the persecution faced by Uthman (R.A) and his subsequent migration to Abyssinia.
- Understand his closeness to the prophet (S.A.W) and the holy Quran.
- Explain the campaigns that Uthman (R.A) took part in and the advice given to Uthman (R.A) before he became Khalifa.
Leadership/Character - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Continuing the Character & Leadership attributes: Chapter 2:Being Prepared and using time wisely.
Math - Sr. Matou Amar
Lesson 13: Solve Systems of Linear Equations Algebraically
- Session 2 homework is due on Tuesday, 12/10.
- Session 3 homework is due on Wednesday, 12/11.
- Session 4 homework is due on Thursday, 12/12.
Quran/Arabic - Sr. Walaa Musleh
- 4A Warning and Good News (Al-Baqarah: 24-25)
- Reading Surah al-Baqarah with understanding the meanings.
Science - Ms. Matrid Ndife
Lessons: 2.4-3.1
NGS Standards: ESS2.A.6-8.1
- Model and explain that different energy sources transform each rock type differently.
Social Studies - Sr. Walaa Musleh
Chapter 6: Life in the 13 Colonies
- Section 2: The Middle Colonies
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: Improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: Improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: Help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: Improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Artists Research
- Choose an artist.
- Research their work, document your sources, and create a design or theme based on their work.
- Print out OR sketch a copy of 3 of their works and glue into your sketchbook.
- Include the artist's name, artworks size (dimensions), each title of artwork date the artwork was created, what material used/medium (i.e. colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic paint)
