Weekly News & Learning
February 20, 2026
Principal's Message
Assalamu Alaikum!
Dear NISL Families,
Parent/Teacher Conference - Feedback Survey
Please complete the survey by Sunday, February 22.
As a reminder, our In-School Science Fair Award Ceremony will be held on Monday, February 23 immediately following Dhuhr prayer, around 2:00pm. Parents are welcome to join us in the masjid. We look forward to celebrating our students’ hard work, and results will also be shared in our next newsletter.
We would also like to inform you of two important updates:
First, students are no longer permitted to order DoorDash, Uber Eats, or any other food delivery services to the school. Despite having procedures in place, orders often did not arrive on time for lunch, and we have ongoing safety concerns regarding delivery drop-off locations and outside personnel accessing the building. For the safety and well-being of our students, this practice has been discontinued.
Parents are always welcome to drop off lunches at the main office before lunchtime, as usual.
Additionally, due to increasing concerns about cell phone and device use during the school day, students will not be allowed to use personal devices, including cellphones and tablets, during lunch and recess. We want this time to be focused on social interaction, play, and physical activity.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and support in helping us maintain a safe, focused, and healthy school environment.
Sincerely,
Aisha Blagaia
Principal
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته،
أعزّاء أولياء أمور مدرسة NISL،
نشكر جميع عائلاتنا الكريمة التي حضرت اجتماعات أولياء الأمور والمعلمين يومي 19 و20 فبراير. تُعد هذه الاجتماعات جزءًا مهمًا في دعم نمو كل طالب وتعزيز الشراكة بين المدرسة والمنزل. نحن نُقدّر حقًا مشاركتكم وحرصكم.
نُقدّر ملاحظاتكم وآراءكم بينما نواصل العمل على التحسين والتطوير. يرجى تخصيص بضع دقائق لتعبئة الاستبيان القصير عبر الرابط أدناه. إن آرائكم تساعدنا على تعزيز التواصل والتعاون بين البيت والمدرسة.
استبيان تقييم اجتماعات أولياء الأمور والمعلمين
يرجى إكمال الاستبيان بحلول يوم الأحد، 22 فبراير.
تذكيرًا، سيُقام حفل توزيع جوائز معرض العلوم المدرسي يوم الاثنين 23 فبراير مباشرة بعد صلاة الظهر، حوالي الساعة 2:00 ظهرًا. نرحب بأولياء الأمور للحضور والمشاركة معنا في المصلى. نتطلع للاحتفال بجهود طلابنا المميزة، وسيتم كذلك مشاركة النتائج في نشرتنا الإخبارية القادمة.
كما نود إعلامكم بتحديثين مهمين:
أولًا، لم يعد يُسمح للطلاب بطلب وجبات من خلال DoorDash أو Uber Eats أو أي خدمات توصيل طعام أخرى إلى المدرسة. على الرغم من وجود إجراءات تنظيمية، إلا أن الطلبات كثيرًا ما لم تصل في الوقت المناسب لوجبة الغداء، كما أن لدينا مخاوف مستمرة تتعلق بالسلامة بشأن مواقع استلام الطلبات ودخول أشخاص من خارج المدرسة إلى المبنى. حرصًا على سلامة ورفاهية طلابنا، تم إيقاف هذا الإجراء.
لا يزال بإمكان أولياء الأمور، كالمعتاد، إحضار وجبات الغداء إلى المكتب الرئيسي قبل وقت الغداء.
بالإضافة إلى ذلك، ونظرًا لتزايد المخاوف بشأن استخدام الهواتف المحمولة والأجهزة الشخصية خلال اليوم الدراسي، لن يُسمح للطلاب باستخدام أجهزتهم الشخصية، بما في ذلك الهواتف المحمولة والأجهزة اللوحية، خلال وقت الغداء والفسحة. نرغب أن يكون هذا الوقت مخصصًا للتفاعل الاجتماعي، واللعب، والنشاط البدني.
نشكر لكم تعاونكم ودعمكم المستمر في مساعدتنا على الحفاظ على بيئة مدرسية آمنة، ومنظمة، وصحية.
مع خالص التحية،
عائشة بلاغاية
مديرة المدرسة
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
- Ms. Wofford is nice and supportive and respects all her students. She never leaves someone behind and makes sure every one is heard! (Sr. Safiya Mohamed - Nusayba's mom)
- Sr. Amani is always polite and very caring for our kids! (Sr. Suad - Ahmed Imran's mom)
- "Huge thank's and applause to our high school volunteer superstars Aysha Aliyeva and Aya Guennouni! You guys were incredible with the customers in the Ramadan Market, it's not always easy to jump into sales, but you made it look effortless and kept everyone smiling, Nour Mahran, Thank you so much for all the energy you poured into cleaning and organizing, seeing you take initiative to make the space better really shows your kindness and care. I'm grateful for your help and may Allah put Barakah in your education and life, Ameen!" (Sr. Salma)
- STUCO Adviser Sr. Nour A., STUCO Reps (Manal, Rayan, Habibou, Ritaj, and Faiz), and all of the other NISL staff that helped execute STUCO's 2nd Annual Welcome Ramadan Workshop. There were several improvements from last year including, but not limited to, more time for students to work, expanded activities, and yummy cotton candy. Also, this year, our parents stepped up and providing the funding! May Allah reward NISL's school community "jama'ah" for instilling the love of Allah's holy month in our children! (Sr. Zainab)
- Sr. Jamila (Faruk & Bushra's mom) for volunteering the entire day at STUCO's Welcome Ramadan Workshop. Your consistent devotion and support is amazing, mashaAllah. May Allah bless your time, health, and energy! (Sr. Fatima B. & Sr. Zainab)
STUCO Corner
STUCO 2nd Annual Welcome Ramadan Workshop
STUCO Adviser Nour Aljalab & STUCO Reps Hard at Work!
Sr. Nour and her team of student leaders (Manal Abdulaziz, Faiz Mohammad, Ritaj Mohammad, Habibou Sarr, and Rayan Ali) pulled together another school-wide workshop to welcome back the holy month of Ramadan.
This year, we express our gratitude to NISL parents who used the wishlist to donate materials to mark this memorable activity and Sr. Nour Aljalab's few weeks as STUCO Adviser. She only took the position a few weeks ago and worked wonders with the workshop. May Allah reward you for making the workshop better than last year!
STUCO Rep Habibou Sarr's Ramadan Readings!
STUCO Rep Manal Abdulaziz' Coloring Creativity
STUCO Rep Rayan Ali's Harmonious Henna
PTO Corner
NISL PTO Ramadan Revival
Alhamdulillah, our NISL PTO parents got the building Ramadan-Ready with plenty of beautfil reminders of the holy month. We appreciate you making these sacred days secure in the hearts and minds of our little ones!
Uniform Reminders
- Monday, Feb. 23: Science Fair Award Ceremony @After Dhuhr - Masjid (Parents Welcome!)
- Wedneday, Feb. 25: NISL PTO Dress Down Day ($2 cash)
- Thursday, Feb. 12: NISL Science Fair
- Sunday, Mar. 1: 9th Annual Louisville Qur'an Competition
- Friday, Mar. 6: End of Quarter 3
- Saturday, Mar. 7: LRSF Regional Science Fair
...inshaAllah
What's For Lunch in February?
Barakah Store
Donate to our Barakah Store!
Our school-wide Barakah Store is one of the ways we reinforce positive behavior, effort, and character across both our K-8 and high school campuses. Students work hard to earn their Barakah Bucks, and they take great pride in saving and spending them on meaningful rewards.
We are kindly asking for your support in donating items to help restock our stores. You may:
• Purchase items directly from our Amazon Wish List link
• Donate new items of your choice that are high value and motivating for students
Our students range in age from 5 to 18 years old, so items that appeal across elementary, middle, and high school levels are greatly appreciated.
Thank you for helping us continue building a culture of excellence, responsibility, and positive character.
May Allah reward you for supporting our students.
Upcoming Learning
Reminders/Notes
ELAR/Islamic St./Math/Social St./Science/SEL - Sr. Nour Aljalab
🕗 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Amplify Skills – Unit 9
Recognize all uppercase letters
Match uppercase letters to their sounds
Identify differences between uppercase and lowercase letters
Practice forming uppercase letters through tracing and copying
Apply uppercase letter knowledge while reading decodable text
Learn who Native Americans are and how they lived long ago
Explore homes, food, clothing, and traditions
Build respect for different cultures
Develop listening comprehension through read-alouds
Expand vocabulary related to culture and history
Participate in discussions using complete sentences
Students will work in leveled small groups during independent work time
Focus on phonics skills and reading fluency
Assignments will be completed through Google Classroom
🌙 Islamic Studies
🕛 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Learning About Ramadan- Understand that Ramadan is a special and blessed month
- Learn about fasting, prayer, and doing good deeds
- Discuss Suhoor and Iftar
- Learn how Muslims worship more during Ramadan
- Practice kindness, good manners, and helping others
- Enjoy story time and class discussions about Ramadan
➗ Math
🕤 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
(Snack/Bathroom Break: 9:30–9:45)
Unit: Addition & Subtraction Within 10
Understand that addition means putting groups together
Understand that subtraction means taking groups apart
Use objects, drawings, fingers, and equations to solve problems
Build fluency and accuracy with basic facts
Add within 10 using pictures and number sentences
Subtract within 10 by taking away from a group
Small Group Instruction
Group 1 (Advanced): Add & subtract within 20 using mental math
Group 2 (On Level): Add & subtract within 10 with guided practice
Group 3 (Support): Add & subtract within 5 using hands-on models
Science/SEL/Social Studies
🕤 12:45 PM – 1:30 PMSocial Studies/SEL
Learn who Native Americans are and how they lived long ago
Explore homes, food, clothing, and traditions
Build respect for different cultures
Develop listening comprehension through read-alouds
Expand vocabulary related to culture and history
Participate in discussions using complete sentences
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Bothaina Ali
Topic: Lesson 9 words with sukoon; Surah al Qadr; Dua for iftar in Ramadan
Recognize the shape of a Sukoon in the Quran.
Identify the place of the Sukoon on letters.
Pronounce each letter of the alphabet with Sukoon.
Be able to differentiate between the shape of a Sukoon in the Quran and in non-Quranic script.
Write the Sukoon at the end of words.
Homework: Worksheet
Physical Education- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Lesson 01: Balancing Act
- Skill: I will keep my muscles tight while trying a variety of different balances.
- Cognitive: I will identify how to have a strong base of support when performing different types of balances.
- Fitness: I will work to improve my muscular strength and endurance during all the balancing activities and tasks.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will work cooperatively and safely during class activities.
Lesson 02: Bounce and Catch
- Skill: I will catch a basketball in my hands.
- Cognitive: I will be able to tell a friend the cues for catching (eyes on the ball, fingers apart, catch with hands)
- Fitness: I will actively engage in class in order to collect as many activity minutes as I can.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will follow all of today’s activity instructions.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 9-Lesson 12: Introduction to Coding Basics
Students understand what coding is and identify basic coding terms such as programmer, code, command, and sequence. Students follow steps in the correct order (sequence) and recognize how coding helps them think, solve problems, and give clear instructions.
Art
Ramadan Scene Craft
Students will create a simple Ramadan pop-up card with a mosque, moon, and stars while practicing cutting, folding, and coloring.
ELAR/Islamic St./Math/Social St./Science/SEL- Sr. Amani Aljalab
REMINDERS & NOTES
📌 Parent Reminder
There will be no spelling tests and no science, social studies, or Islamic Studies tests during Ramadan.
The only assessments that will continue are Amplify and i-Ready curriculum assessments.
There will be no homework assigned during Ramadan.
🌙 Ramadan Mubarak to you all!
📚 Language Arts
Amplify
Review Unit 5 phonics and spelling patterns
Unit 5 assessment (word recognition + grammar)
Begin Skill 6 spelling alternatives (C, K, S sounds)
Practice decoding and pronunciation
Draft a personal narrative
Knowledge Unit 8 review + assessment (Animals & Habitats)
Start Knowledge Unit 9 (Fairy Tales):
Sleeping Beauty
Rumpelstiltskin
Rapunzel
Focus skills:
Comprehension
Vocabulary
Grammar
Story elements
🕌 Islamic Studies
Ramadan Unit
- Meaning of Ramadan
- Fasting and worship
- Good deeds and manners
➗ Math
i-Ready Math – Unit 6 Lesson 22 — Shapes- Identify 2D and 3D shapes
- Describe shapes using attributes
- sides
- corners (vertices)
- faces
- Compare and classify shapes
- Explain reasoning using math vocabulary
🔬 Science
- Amplify Chapter 2 — Lesson 2.1 Observing Earth from Space
- Lesson 2.2 Daytime and Nighttime in Places on Earth
🌎 Social Studies
- Chapter 5 — Lesson 1 Measuring Time
💛 Social-Emotional Learning
Lesson 92: Being Positive at School, at Home, and in the Community
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Bothaina Ali
Topic: Lesson 12 words with shaddah; Surah Al Qadr; Dua for iftar in Ramadan
Identify the place of the Shaddah in words and on letters.
Pronounce each letter of the alphabet with a Shaddah correctly.
Be able break the letter with a Shaddah on it into two letters: one with Sukoon and one with a Harakah.
Get to know the beauty of the sound of a Shaddah.
Practice surah Al Qasr
Homework: Workbook
Physical Education- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Lesson 01: BALANCING ACT
- Skill: I will keep my muscles tight while trying a variety of different balances.
- Cognitive: I will identify how to have a strong base of support when performing different types of balances.
- Fitness: I will work to improve my muscular strength and endurance during all the balancing activities and tasks.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will work cooperatively and safely during class activities.
Lesson 02: Bounce and Catch
- Skill: I will catch a basketball in my hands.
- Cognitive: I will be able to tell a friend the cues for catching (eyes on the ball, fingers apart, catch with hands)
- Fitness: I will actively engage in class in order to collect as many activity minutes as I can.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will follow all of today’s activity instructions.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 9-Lesson 12: Introduction to Coding Basics
Students understand what coding is and identify basic coding terms such as programmer, code, command, and sequence. Students follow steps in the correct order (sequence) and recognize how coding helps them think, solve problems, and give clear instructions.
Art
Ramadan Scene Craft
Students will create a simple Ramadan pop-up card with a mosque, moon, and stars while practicing cutting, folding, and coloring.
REMINDERS & NOTES
- Raz-Kids only
Math/Social Studies/Science - Sr. Mebarka
Math
Lesson 14: Compare Three-Digit Numbers
Session 1: Explore
Session 2: Develop
Session 3: Develop
Session 4: Refine
Quiz: Lesson 15: Divide Three-Digit Numbers 2/27/2026
Social Studies
Lesson 3: Our Earth - part 2
Lesson 4: Landforms & Bodies of Water
Lesson 5: Weather & Climate
Test 1: Lesson 1, 2,3 Part 1 & quiz during the week
ELAR/Sr. Noor Hassouneh
English Language Arts & Reading
Knowledge 5
Lesson 1: America in 1812, Part I
- Speaking and Listening: Review important events in American history that occurred prior to the War of 1812.
- Reading: Explain how the war between France and Great Britain affected the new United States.
- Language: Demonstrate an understanding of the Tier 2 word represent.
- Writing: Create a portrait and write information about themselves.
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit D, Chapter-7 "I Fast in Ramadan"
Introduce Ramadan as the holy month of fasting.
Explain why Muslims fast in Ramadan.
Learn the basic rules of fasting.
Learn about suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and iftar (breaking fast).
Learn about Salat Al-Taraweeh and Laylatul Qadr.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lamya Abdalghani
Ramadan Program Reading Quran - Juz 30 reading
Begin with du‘a for learning.
Discuss:“Why do we read the Qur’an?”
Read selected verses correctly.
Apply basic Tajweed rules while reading.
Improve fluency and confidence.
Follow stopping rules properly.
Quick revision questions about tajwid rules:
What rule do we use if ------?
- What is the rule of ----------?
Social Emotional Learning/Physical Education- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Lesson 01: BALANCING ACT
- Skill: I will keep my muscles tight while trying a variety of different balances.
- Cognitive: I will identify how to have a strong base of support when performing different types of balances.
- Fitness: I will work to improve my muscular strength and endurance during all the balancing activities and tasks.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will work cooperatively and safely during class activities.
Lesson 02: Bounce and Catch
- Skill: I will catch a basketball in my hands.
- Cognitive: I will be able to tell a friend the cues for catching (eyes on the ball, fingers apart, catch with hands)
- Fitness: I will actively engage in class in order to collect as many activity minutes as I can.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will follow all of today’s activity instructions.
Health/ SEL
Treat Others the Way We Want to Be Treated
Demonstrate respectful behavior toward classmates during classroom activities.
Use kind words when speaking to others.
Practice taking turns and sharing during group work.
Show empathy when a classmate is feeling sad, upset, or frustrated.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 8-Lesson 11: My Email to My Teacher - Email Editing Activity Assignment:
Students will practice editing and improving emails by identifying mistakes, correcting grammar, punctuation, and structure, and learning how to write clear, polite, and complete emails.
Art
🌙 Ramadan Moon & Star Sponge Painting
Students will create a Ramadan night art using sponge painting techniques to make a crescent moon and stars.
ELAR/Math/Social Studies/Science - Ms. Kristen Kinne
REMINDERS & NOTES
I the past couple weeks we had a lot of assessments that took longer than expected so we got a bit behind. This is why you may be seeing repetition of activities for this week. We are all caught up and back on track this week!!!
Spelling Words
FOCUS: Words with oy and oi, diagraph ch, and adding -s, -es, -ed, and -ing
LIST: pointing oily boy voice oyster voyage loyal joined coin choice poison destroy enjoy choose chocolate
ELA
Unit 6: The Viking Age
Lesson 5: A Plan is Made
- Answer questions about a text and explicitly cite the text as the basis for their answers.
- Write a description of a character from a Norse myth.
Lesson 6: The Wedding Feast
- Make and confirm predictions about the concluding events of a story.
- Answer questions about a text and explicitly cite the text as the basis for their answers.
- Compare and contrast two characters from Norse mythology and plan a short narrative about one character.
Lesson 7: "Balder the Beautiful"
- Identify a series of cause and effect relationships in a Norse myth.
- Answer questions about a text and explicitly cite the text as the basis for their answers.
- Draft a paragraph to describe a character from a Norse myth.
- Interpret the meaning of sentences that use the conjunction because.
Lesson 8: The Death of Balder
- Describe a character from a Norse myth.
- Answer questions about a text and explicitly cite the text as a basis for their answers.
- Complete a paragraph describing a character from a Norse myth.
- Choose words with the correct suffix.
Friday:
- Spelling Test, Writing: Cursive
- BOOK CLUB: Discuss next 4 chapters in Assigned book.
MATH
Unit 3: Multiplication: Finding Area, Solving Word Problems, and Using Scaled Graphs
Lesson 19: Scaled Graphs: UNIT REVIEW
UNIT TEST
SOCIAL STUDIES
Chapter 6: A Growing Nation
- Lesson 1 New Ways to Travel: Know how new ways of traveling have changed people's lives
- Lesson 2 A New Home in America: Know how people's lives change when they move to a new country..
- Lesson 3 New Ways to Communicate: Know how the different ways people communicated throughout history.
- Lesson 4 New Ideas: Know how new ideas and machines change people's lives throughout history.
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit D, Chapter-1 "Muhammad Becomes a Prophet"
Understand the early life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Learn about His time in Cave Hira.
Recognize the role of Khadijah (RA) and Waraqah ibn Nawfal.
Lessons about Ramadan
Remind and discuss the significance of Ramadan.
Learn the basic rules of fasting.
Learn about Salat Al-Taraweeh and Laylatul Qadr.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lamya Abdalghani
Ramadan Program Reading Quran - Juz 30 reading
Begin with du‘a for learning.
Discuss:“Why do we read the Qur’an?”
Read selected verses correctly.
Apply basic Tajweed rules while reading.
Improve fluency and confidence.
Follow stopping rules properly.
Quick revision questions about tajwid rules:
What rule do we use if ------?
What is the rule of ----------?
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Lesson 01: BALANCING ACT
- Skill: I will keep my muscles tight while trying a variety of different balances.
- Cognitive: I will identify how to have a strong base of support when performing different types of balances.
- Fitness: I will work to improve my muscular strength and endurance during all the balancing activities and tasks.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will work cooperatively and safely during class activities.
Lesson 02: Bounce and Catch
- Skill: I will catch a basketball in my hands.
- Cognitive: I will be able to tell a friend the cues for catching (eyes on the ball, fingers apart, catch with hands)
- Fitness: I will actively engage in class in order to collect as many activity minutes as I can.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will follow all of today’s activity instructions.
Health/ SEL
Treat Others the Way We Want to Be Treated
Demonstrate respectful behavior toward classmates during classroom activities.
Use kind words when speaking to others.
Practice taking turns and sharing during group work.
Show empathy when a classmate is feeling sad, upset, or frustrated.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 8 - Lesson 11: My Email to My Teacher - Email Editing Activity Assignment
Students will practice editing and improving emails by identifying mistakes, correcting grammar, punctuation, and structure, and learning how to write clear, polite, and complete emails.
Art
Ramadan Dot Marker Craft
Students will create a Ramadan-themed moon craft using small pieces of construction paper and dots, developing fine motor skills and creativity while learning about Ramadan symbols.
ELA homework:
- RazKids (2 stories minimum)
Ramadan Kareem!
ELA/Social Studies/Science - Sr. Noor Hassouneh
Unit 4 Eurkea Student Inventor
Lesson 5 - Invention Breeds Invention
Knowledge
Reading
- Describe the chronology, causes, and effects of the Louis Braille’s invention, in order to understand that “invention breeds invention.”
- Read technical texts and interpret diagrams about simple machines.
Writing
- Integrate information about prior inventions and simple machines to write a creative solution to a technical challenge.
Math - Sr. Mebarka Aftis
Lesson 14: Divide Three-Digit Numbers
Session 3: Develop
Session 4: Refine
Lesson 15: Divide Three-Digit Numbers
Session 1: Explore
Session 2: Develop
Quiz Lesson 14: Divide Three-Digit Numbers: 2/25/2026
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit D, Chapter-2 "Ramadan: The Month of Fasting"
Explain what Ramadan is and why Muslims fast.
Describe the rules of fasting (who fasts and what breaks the fast).
Identify daily acts in Ramadan (suhoor, iftar, Qur’an, prayer, charity).
Understand the purpose of fasting - taqwa, patience, and self-control.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lamya Abdalghani
Ramadan Program Reading Quran - Juz 29 reading two Surat every day
Begin with du‘a for learning.
Discuss:“Why do we read the Qur’an?”
Read selected verses correctly.
Apply basic Tajweed rules while reading.
Improve fluency and confidence.
Follow stopping rules properly.
Quick revision questions about tajwid rules:
What rule do we use if ------?
What is the rule of ---------
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Lesson 01: BALANCING ACT
- Skill: I will keep my muscles tight while trying a variety of different balances.
- Cognitive: I will identify how to have a strong base of support when performing different types of balances.
- Fitness: I will work to improve my muscular strength and endurance during all the balancing activities and tasks.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will work cooperatively and safely during class activities.
Lesson 02: DRIVER’S TEST
- Skill: I will switch my dribbling hand when I hear the signal.
- Cognitive: I will give my partner performance feedback based on the cues for dribbling.
- Fitness: I will actively engage in physical education without teacher prompting.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will work cooperatively with my partner by watching her/his performance, praising good effort, and providing feedback for improvement
Health/ SEL
Control Our Words and Actions
Identify situations when controlling words and actions is important.
Explain the difference between helpful and hurtful words and actions.
Demonstrate self-control by using calm words and safe actions.
Practice “stop–think–choose” before speaking or acting.
Use positive strategies (deep breathing, counting, asking for help) to manage strong feelings.
Show respect for others through kind language and appropriate behavior.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 6: Introduction to Email - Final Email Writing Assessment
Students will write a complete and polite email to their teacher, including a subject line, greeting, body, and closing, demonstrating proper email format and clear communication.
Art
🌙 Ramadan Wreath for the Door
Students will create a decorative Ramadan wreath using moon and star symbols to celebrate the holy month.
REMINDERS & NOTES
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ELA/Math/Social Studies/Science - Ms. Wofford
English Language Arts
Unit 7: William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Lesson 5: The Rise of Reformers
- Lesson 6: Upper Class, Workmen, and Fairies
- Lesson 7: Monologue, Dialogue, and Soliloquy
- Lesson 8: Puck
- Lesson 9: Living Character Map
Reading: Identify the main ideas of Act 2, Scene 1.
Math
Unit 3: More Decimals and Fractions: Multiplication and Division
Lesson 18 Fractions as Divisions
- Refine strategies for representing quotients of whole numbers as fractions or mixed numbers.
- Refine understanding of a fraction as a division expression.
Social Studies
Life in the Colonies
Review Ch.3-4
- Describe the relationship between British colonists and different Native American groups.
- Identify George Washington's role in the French and Indian War.
- Analyze Pontiac's Rebellion.
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit C - Chapter 5: Lesson 2 ''Surat-ul-Mursalat"
Recite Āyāt 11–25 correctly with proper tajwīd.
Explain key meanings and words related to the Day of Judgment and Allah’s power in creation.
Describe what happened to past nations who denied the messengers.
Identify the repeated warning: “Woe on that Day to the deniers.”
Reflect on the lesson and apply it by obeying Allah and choosing good actions.
Lessons about Ramadan
Remind and discuss the significance of Ramadan.
Learn the basic rules of fasting.
Learn about Salat Al-Taraweeh and Laylatul Qadr.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lamya Abdalghani
Ramadan Program Reading Quran - Juz 29 reading two Surat every day
Begin with du‘a for learning.
Discuss:“Why do we read the Qur’an?”
Read selected verses correctly.
Apply basic Tajweed rules while reading.
Improve fluency and confidence.
Follow stopping rules properly.
Quick revision questions about tajwid rules:
What rule do we use if ------?
What is the rule of ---------?
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Lesson 01: BALANCING ACT
- Skill: I will keep my muscles tight while trying a variety of different balances.
- Cognitive: I will identify how to have a strong base of support when performing different types of balances.
- Fitness: I will work to improve my muscular strength and endurance during all the balancing activities and tasks.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will work cooperatively and safely during class activities.
Lesson 02: DRIVER’S TEST
- Skill: I will switch my dribbling hand when I hear the signal.
- Cognitive: I will give my partner performance feedback based on the cues for dribbling.
- Fitness: I will actively engage in physical education without teacher prompting.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will work cooperatively with my partner by watching her/his performance, praising good effort, and providing feedback for improvement
Health/ SEL
Control Our Words and Actions
Identify situations when controlling words and actions is important.
Explain the difference between helpful and hurtful words and actions.
Demonstrate self-control by using calm words and safe actions.
Practice “stop–think–choose” before speaking or acting.
Use positive strategies (deep breathing, counting, asking for help) to manage strong feelings.
Show respect for others through kind language and appropriate behavior.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 6: Introduction to Email - Email Activity
Students will learn email structure, practice writing correctly formatted emails to their teacher, and distinguish between formal and informal emails.
Art
Ramadan Reflections in Art
Students will create a respectful painting of the Kaaba while learning about Ramadan, symmetry, proportion, and symbolism in Islamic art.
REMINDERS & NOTES
NB. All work submitted that is AI-generated will receive an F-grade and no makeups will be allowed.
Dear Parents,
This is a reminder that the assigned Surah memorization is due on the 23rd.
Please encourage your child to practice for 10 minutes daily to ensure confident and accurate recitation.
Thank you for your support. 🌟
English Language Arts - Sr. Shahieda Sallie
6D - The Greeks - Sub Unit 1 - Prometheus
Lesson 1: Zeus vs. Prometheus
Lesson 2: Should Humans have Fire?
Lesson 3: Is Zeus Correct?
Lesson 4: Prometheus's Punishment
Lesson 5: Prometheus in Your Own Words
OBJECTIVES:
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details;
Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
Islamic Studies - Br. Ammar Shaikh
In the month of Ramadhan, sixth graders will be learning about doing more good deeds and be thankful for all the favors of Allah; and also at the same time- not be envious of other people’s blessings.
They will list the consequences on the jealous person before any harm reaches the victim. They will describe how to overcome envy according to the advice of Imam Ghazali رحمه الله and learn the Surahs that save you from it: Muawwadatayn
They will also learn about having patience in life for not having their desires fulfilled, especially in this month of Ramadhan.
Leadership/Character - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Math - Sr. Matou Amar
Unit 4: Ratio Reasoning: Unit Rates and Percent
The End-of-Unit 4 assessment will be on Monday.
The Lesson 18 quiz will also be on Monday. This is a makeup quiz, so students may choose whether or not to take it.
Unit 5: Algebraic Thinking: Equivalent Expressions and Equations with Variables.
Lesson 19: Write and Identify Equivalent Expressions
Session 1 homework is due on Wednesday.
Session 2 homework is due on Thursday.
Session 3 homework is due on Friday.
Quran/Arabic - Sr. Walaa Musleh
🌙📖 Ramadan Reading Tracker
📚 Students will maintain a Ramadan tracker to record their Qur’an reading progress.
✨ Encourage consistency, responsibility, and reflection throughout the month.
🖥️ Slides will be projected in class to guide students and track their reading together.
👂 Students’ recitation will be monitored to support accuracy and improvement.
Science - Br. Omar Mahran
Social Studies - Sr. Walaa Musleh
Chapter 4 – Section 2: History of Central America and the Caribbean
🏛️ Learn about early civilizations in the region and their main characteristics.
⛓️ Understand how European colonizers relied on slavery and exported natural resources.
🔍 Analyze the causes of colonization.
⚖️ Discuss whether independence brought major change in the region.
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
Health
- Understand that their thoughts influence their feelings and actions, and that they have the power to choose positive thoughts.
- Iidentify examples of negative and positive thinking, and how each impacts their mood, behavior, and relationships.
- Learn and apply strategies to replace negative thoughts with positive, encouraging ones (e.g., affirmations, gratitude, reframing).
- Practice self-awareness by recognizing their own thought patterns throughout the day.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Art
Textured Kaaba with Tissue Paper
Students will create a textured Kaaba using tissue paper, practicing layering and coloring to make a 3D art project while learning about Ramadan.
REMINDERS & NOTES
NB. All work submitted that is AI-generated will receive an F-grade and no makeups will be allowed.
📢 Homework Update
Dear Parents,
This is a reminder that the assigned Surah memorization is due on the 23rd.
Please encourage your child to practice for 10 minutes daily to ensure confident and accurate recitation.
Thank you for your support. 🌟
English Language Arts - Sr. Shahieda Sallie
7D: Poetry & Poe -
Sub-unit 1: Poetry -
Lesson 1: Seeing Silence
Lesson 2: "His notice sudden is..."
Lesson 3: "And zero at the bone"
Lesson 4: Flex Day 1
OBJECTIVES:
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text
Islamic Studies - Br. Ammar Shaikh
In the month of Ramadhan, seventh graders will learn about the value of time. They will identify ‘Take advantage of five conditions before five’ in relevance to the value of time.
They will discuss how to make the most of time and not waste time, especially in this precious month of Ramadhan.
Leadership/Character - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Math - Sr. Matou Amar
Unit 5: Proportional Reasoning: Percents and Statistical Samples.
Lesson 21: Solve Problems Involving Percent Change and Percent Error
Session 2 homework is due on Tuesday.
Session 3 homework is due on Wednesday.
Lesson 22: Understand Random Sampling
Session 1 homework is due on Friday.
Quran/Arabic - Sr. Walaa Musleh
🌙📖 Ramadan Reading Tracker
📚 Students will maintain a Ramadan tracker to record their Qur’an reading progress.
✨ Encourage consistency, responsibility, and reflection throughout the month.
🖥️ Slides will be projected in class to guide students and track their reading together.
👂 Students’ recitation will be monitored to support accuracy and improvement.
Science - Br. Omar Mahran
Social Studies - Sr. Walaa Musleh
🏛️ Chapter 11 – Ancient Greek Civilization
⚔️ Section 2: Alexander’s Empire
🛡️ Learn how Macedonia defeated the Greek city-states.
👑 Explore how Alexander conquered vast territories.
🌍 Understand how Hellenistic culture spread throughout the empire.
🗂️ Sequence important events from the conquests of Philip and Alexander.
🎭 Recognize the lasting influence of Greek culture on other regions.
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
SEL/Health
Time Management
Learn how to apply positive actions for managing the resource of time.
Learn that managing time helps you manage our other resources more effectively.
Learn that setting a realistic number of goals each day, and then assigning priorities to them, we can achieve our most important goals first.
Apply the thoughts-Actions-feelings circle to management.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Art
Textured Kaaba with Tissue Paper
Students will create a textured Kaaba using tissue paper, practicing layering and coloring to make a 3D art project while learning about Ramadan.
REMINDERS & NOTES
NB. All work submitted that is AI-generated will receive an F-grade and no makeups will be allowed.
Dear Parents,
This is a reminder that the assigned Surah memorization is due on the 23rd.
Please encourage your child to practice for 10 minutes daily to ensure confident and accurate recitation.
Thank you for your support. 🌟
English Language Arts - Sr. Shahieda Sallie
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Islamic Studies - Br. Ammar Shaikh
ETHICS OF DESIRE
CHAPTER 3 NAVIGATING A HYPERSEXUALIZED WORLD
- LESSON 1 Living in a highly stimulating environment
- LESSON 2 Guarding the heart with the Taqwa Toolkit
- LESSON 3 Returning through repentance
Leadership/Character - Br. Ammar Shaikh
NA
Math - Sr. Matou Amar
Unit 4: Functions: Linear and Nonlinear Relationships
Lesson18: Analyze Functional Relationships Qualitatively
Session 3 homework is due on Tuesday
- End of Unit 3 Assessment review: Wednesday & Thursday
Test: Friday
Quran/Arabic - Sr. Walaa Musleh
🌙📖 Ramadan Reading Tracker
📚 Students will maintain a Ramadan tracker to record their Qur’an reading progress.
✨ Encourage consistency, responsibility, and reflection throughout the month.
🖥️ Slides will be projected in class to guide students and track their reading together.
👂 Students’ recitation will be monitored to support accuracy and improvement.
Science - Br. Omar Mahran
Social Studies - Sr. Walaa Musleh
Chapter 8 – The American Revolution
⚔️ Section 3: The War Moves South
In this section, students will:
🧭 Explain why the British shifted their focus to the Southern colonies.
⚔️ Describe the challenges British forces faced against smaller Patriot groups.
🗺️ Identify key battles in the Southern campaign.
👩🏾🤝👩🏻 Recognize the important roles of African Americans and women during the war.
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
SEL/Health
- Define mental health in their own words.
- Identify at least three factors that influence mental health (stress, relationships, sleep, social media, family, trauma, etc.).
- Explain the difference between positive and poor mental health.
- Recognize healthy coping strategies for managing stress and emotions.
- Demonstrate two strategies that help build positive mental health.
- Create a personal action plan for improving their own mental well-being.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Art
Textured Kaaba with Tissue Paper
Students will create a textured Kaaba using tissue paper, practicing layering and coloring to make a 3D art project while learning about Ramadan.
