Weekly News & Learning

My heart is full of happiness and pride as I celebrate our amazing NISL student-athletes Alhamdulillah, our students continue to demonstrate hard work, determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Every competition is an opportunity to learn, grow, and represent our school with pride. Congratulations to all our athletes.

Soccer Results

Our soccer teams had another exciting day on the field!

• U7 Green Team: Won 4–3

• U7 Red Team: Finished with a 0–0

• U9 Team: Lost 4–1. Despite being short three players, our athletes gave their best and continued to fight until the end. Alhamdulillah, we are proud of their effort and determination!

• U15 Team: Won an outstanding 10–1

Congratulations to all our soccer players and coaches for their dedication, teamwork, and commitment. Keep working hard, supporting one another, and enjoying the beautiful game

Cross Country: Finishing the Season Strong

Our cross-country team participated in the final meet of the season, competing against athletes from more than 40 schools! We are incredibly proud of the way our students represented NISL.

Several of our young athletes earned medals by finishing in the top 30 of their races:

• Omar — Kindergarten

• Jad — 1st Grade

• Ikram — 4th Grade

• Abdulaziz — 5th Grade

A special congratulations to Abdulaziz Aljalab, who won his race and earned 1st place. What an incredible achievement Mashallah

Our Kindergarten–1st Grade Boys’ Team also earned an impressive 6th-place finish among all participating schools. This is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the hard work of our young runners.

I am also extremely proud of our 4th–5th Grade Girls’ Team, which earned an outstanding 7th-place finish. These girls have shown dedication, perseverance, and amazing team spirit throughout the season. You have made us proud.

More Than Wins

What makes me most proud is not just the scores, trophies, or medals. It is watching our students grow in confidence, learn to support one another, overcome challenges, and represent NISL with respect and responsibility.

To our athletes, families, and coaches: Thank you for being part of this journey. Your support makes a tremendous difference in our students' lives.

May Allah continue to bless our students, reward their efforts, and help them grow into strong, confident, and compassionate individuals.

Alhamdulillah for a wonderful season.

With pride and gratitude

Coach Nouna
NISL Sports Director

Chapter 5: Al-Qur’an, My Book

• The Qur’an is the holy book of Muslims and the word of Allah.

• It was revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through Angel Jibreel (AS).

• The Qur’an teaches us knowledge, guidance, and good manners.

• We should respect the Qur’an and listen quietly to its recitation.

• We should read the Qur’an regularly and follow its teachings.

Topic: Lesson 3 - Words with Fatha/Dua for Bathroom/Surah al Masad

• Identify the place of the Fat-ha on letters.

• Pronounce letters that have a Fat-ha on them correctly.

• Pronounce the Fat-ha correctly in words made up of two, three, and four letters.

• Pronounce new words using the “Sound It Out” Method.

• Recognize the shape of the Fat-ha .

Practice Surah Al Masad

Homework: Worksheet

📌 Parent Reminder

• Homework packets are sent home every Friday and are due the following Friday.

• Next homework due date: Friday, October 23.

• Spelling Words: ride, like, nine, time, size, five, they, you, twice, slide

• Daily individual math practice and support

• One-on-one instruction for students who need extra help understanding the lesson

• Math Quiz: Friday, October 23

Chapter 2

• Lesson 3: Goods and Services

• Quiz: Wednesday, October 21

Topic: Lesson 5 - Words with Dammah/Surah Al Masad with the meaning

• Pronounce the Dumma in words made up of two letters.

• Pronounce new words using the “Sound It Out” Method.

• Practice writing words in the workbook.

• Get to know the beauty of the sound of the Dumma.

• Identify the place of the Dumma on a letter.

• Pronounce each letter of the alphabet with a Dumma.

• Know the difference between a Dumma, a Kasra, and a Fat-ha.

Technology

Unit 3: Introduction to the Internet

Lesson 6: What is the Internet?

• Learn what the Internet is and how we use it in everyday life.
• Explore simple activities such as watching videos, playing learning games, and finding pictures.
• Learn basic Internet safety rules.

Art

Crayon Leaf Rubbing

• Explore different leaf shapes and sizes and learn how to create leaf rubbings using crayons.
• Identify fall colors such as red, yellow, orange, and brown while developing fine motor skills and creativity.
• Create their own colorful fall leaf artwork.

Spelling Word Assessment Friday, Oct. 23

Language Arts Homework

Spelling Worksheet

• Assigned: Monday, October 19
• Due: Friday October 23

Unit 1: Whole Numbers: Place Value, Comparison, Addition, and Subtraction

Lesson 5: Solve Two-Step Word Problems

• Session 1: Explore

• Session 2: Develop

• Session 3: Develop

• Session 4: Refine

Quiz on Lesson 5. will be on Friday or Monday. I will confirm the date in advance.

Science/Social Studies

Chapter 2: Why aren’t the chalta seeds getting what they need to grow?

• Lesson 2.1: Exploring Plant Parts

• Lesson 2.2: A Plant Is a System

• Lesson 2.3: Investigating How Roots and Leaves Grow

Skills 3

Lesson 1

Spelling Alternatives: The /ae/ Sound and Its Spellings

Identify and produce words with the /a/ sound and its spellings

• Sort words by /a/ sound spelling patterns.
• Review previously taught Tricky Words.
• Read a text with understanding and answer key questions.
• Spell words with /er/, /or/, /ar/ patterns and the Tricky Word some.

Knowledge 2

Lesson 9 Paper: Writing and Caligraphy

• Review key components of a civilization.
• Describe contributions of ancient China.
• Understand and use the word durable.
• Collaboratively plan a book about writing in ancient Chin

Unit B - Chapter 5: "As-Sadiq Al-Ameen: The Truthful, The Trusted"

• Describe how Prophet Muhammad ﷺ became a trustworthy merchant.

• Identify the qualities that made people trust Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in business.

• Explain the story of the Black Stone (Hajr al-Aswad) and how Prophet Muhammad ﷺ solved the conflict wisely.

• Recognize the importance of honesty, fairness, and wisdom in daily life.

• Quiz on Friday

Bidaya Book Test Chapter 4

The student will pass this chapter if they can:

1. Recognize and pronounce letters with Shaddah correctly.

2. Read a letter with Sukoon accurately within a word.

3. Combine syllables smoothly and correctly.

4. Read words containing vowels, Shaddah, and Sukoon without hesitation.

5. Pronounce the sounds clearly without adding, omitting, or changing letters.

6. Read the assigned words and examples fluently and accurately.

Surat Al Zalzala Reading and memorizing

PE

🎨 Art

Watercolor Ice Cream Cone

• Learn how to draw a simple ice cream cone using basic shapes and colors.
• Practice using watercolor paints and paintbrushes to create a colorful ice cream cone painting while developing creativity, fine motor skills, and painting techniques.

Vocabulary Words: Compound Words:

eyelid birdbath waterfall keyboard lunchtime hairbrush springboard scorekeeper

rainbow catfish

QUIZ on Friday

ELA

Unit 2 Animal Classification

Lesson 8 Cold Blooded Scaly Vertebrates

• Determine the meaning of unknown words in the text.
• Write a short reflection on being a herpetologist.
• Determine the meanings of words formed when re– or pre– are added to known root words.

Lesson 9 Reptiles

• Closely read an informational text to learn more about reptiles.
• Record key information about reptiles.Students will determine the meaning of words formed when –ed or –ing are added to a known root word.

Lesson 10 Wings and Feathers Part 1

• Use conventional spelling patterns when adding suffixes –ed or –ing to root words.
• Determine the definition of key vocabulary words about birds.
• Write a short reflection about the most important thing about being a bird

Lesson 11 Wings and Feathers Part 2

• Use conventional spelling patterns when adding the suffix –es to root words.
• Identify information about birds and explain how specific text features support their learning.
• Write a short reflection on being a bird.

Grammar Lesson: Combining sentences: Subjects/Objects, Verbs, and adjectives

Understand how to combine sentences when the object is shared, subject is shared, multiple adjectives and multiple verbs.

BOOK CLUB

• Read Chpts 4-7 In assigned book
• Discuss the chapters read: main idea, characters, plot, setting etc

Math

Unit 2: Inheritance and Traits

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Traits: Identify Observable traits in humans, animals, and plants.
• Lesson 2: Inherited vs Acquired: Differentiate between traits passed down from parents and traits learned or developed.
• Lesson 3: Variation in Traits: Describe how the same trait can vary among individuals.
• Lesson 4: Modeling Inheritance and Environmental Influence on Traits: Use a model to show how traits are passed from parent to offspring; explain how the environment can affect traits.

Unit B - Chapter 2: "Iman Made Him Brave"

1. Understand who Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was and the challenges he faced with King Namrud and his people.

2. Explain why Prophet Ibrahim (AS) rejected idol worship and believed only in Allah.

3. Describe the brave action of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to show his people that idols cannot help themselves.

4. Recognize the reaction of the people and how Allah protected Prophet Ibrahim (AS) from harm.

5. Quiz on Friday

Complete Qaidah book/Lesson 7a: Sukoon on the letters and (وْ) (يْ) and (ءْ)

• Recognize the shape of a Sukoon in the Quran.

• Identify the place of the Sukoon on the letters (و), (ي), and (ء).

• Pronounce each letter of the alphabet with Sukoon correctly including Al-Waw Al-Layyinah, Al-Yaa’ Al-Layyinah, and Al-Hamza.

• Be able to differentiate between the shape of a Sukoon in the Quran and the shape of a Sukoon in non-Quranic script.

• Write the Sukoon on a Hamza in both cases of Waw (و) and Yaa’ (ي).

• Get to know the beauty of the sound of Sukoon.

Quran Surat Al Balad Reading and (1-15) memorizing

PE

Lesson 01

• Skill: I will keep my body still while balancing on different body parts for 5-10 seconds.
• Cognitive: I will identify the cues for holding a balance for 5-10 seconds.
• Fitness: I will continue moving during the tag game to ensure an increase in my heart rate.
• Personal & Social Responsibility: I will demonstrate respect for my classmates by showing good sportsmanship if tagged.

Lesson 02

Dribbling Tagging

• Skill: I will move into open space and away from potential taggers while keeping control of my dribble.
• Cognitive: I will discuss offensive and defensives strategies for Dribble Tag.
• Fitness: I will work to increase my heart rate.
• Personal & Social Responsibility: I will follow the rules and etiquette of Dribble Tag so that everyone is safe and

Health/SEL

Managing yourself using socail emotional positive actions

1. Define personal responsibility and explain why it is important to be responsible for their own actions, choices, and behaviors.

2. Identify the connection between thoughts, feelings, actions, and consequences, recognizing that their choices can affect themselves and others.

3. Demonstrate responsible decision-making by identifying positive actions they can take at school, at home, and when interacting with classmates.

4. Recognize and take ownership of their mistakes by acknowledging their actions, accepting responsibility, and identifying ways to make positive changes.

Technology

Unit 2: Basic Computer Skills

Lesson 5: Navigating Simple Software

• Learn how to use Google Drawings and explore basic tools such as shapes, lines, colors, and the eraser.
• Complete a hands-on assignment by creating a colorful digital drawing and take a short quiz to review their understanding of the tools and their functions.

🎨 Art

Watercolor Leaf Printing:

• Explore different leaf shapes and textures and learn how to create leaf prints using watercolor paints.
• Identify and use fall colors such as red, orange, yellow, and brown to create beautiful, colorful leaf-printing artwork while developing creativity and painting skills.

Social Studies Test: Monday, October 12

English Language Arts quiz on CH.6 The Battle That changed history: Wednesday, October 14th

End of Unit Test: Friday, October 16th

Spelling Word Assessment Friday, October 16

Language Arts Homework

Spelling Worksheet

• Assigned: Monday, October 12
• Due: Friday October 16

Unit 2: Operations: Multiplication, Division, and Algebraic Thinking

Lesson 6: Understand Multiplication as a Comparison

• Session 1: Explore

• Session 2: Develop

• Session 3: Refine

Quiz: Lesson 6 Friday, Oct. 19

Unit B - Chapter 4: Courage and Faith – The Battle of Badr

1. Describe the main events that led to the Battle of Badr.

2. Explain how the Muslims showed courage, faith, and unity during the battle.

3. Identify the key figures and turning points of the battle.

4. Recognize Allah’s help and the spiritual lessons learned from this historic victory.

5. Reflect on the importance of trust in Allah, patience, and bravery in facing challenges.

6. Quiz on Friday.

Rules of Tajwid

Lām Qamariyyah & Shamsiyyah + Letters (Shiddah, Bayniyyah & Rikhāwah)

• Identify Lām Qamariyyah and Lām Shamsiyyah.

• Read both types correctly in Qur’anic words.

• Identify the letters of Shiddah (حروف الشدة).

• Identify the letters of Bayniyyah/Tawassut (حروف البينية).

• Identify the letters of Rikhāwah (حروف الرخاوة).

• Explain the difference between the three sound qualities.

• Apply these rules during Qur’an recitation.

Quran: Surat Al Balad Reading and (1-15) memorizing

English Language Arts

Unit 2: Decimals and Fractions: Place Value, Addition, and Subtraction

Lesson 6 - Understand Decimal Place Value

• Explore the idea that relationships between places in decimal numbers are the same as in whole numbers.
• Understand that a digit in one place represents 10 times as much as it represents in the place to its right and 1/10 of what it represents in the place to its left.

Science

Unit: 2 Modeling Matter

• Lesson 3.1: Investigating Attraction
• Lesson 3.2: Science You Can’t See
• Lesson 3.3: Modeling Mixtures
• Lesson 3.4: Investigating Emulsifiers

Key Concepts

The more a liquid’s molecules are attracted to one another, the more the liquid will hold together.

Unit B - Chapter-3 "The First Messenger: The Story of Prophet Nuh"

• Explain that Prophet Nuh (AS) was the first messenger sent to guide his people to Tawheed.

• Describe how Prophet Nuh (AS) called his people to worship Allah alone and how they rejected his message.

• Identify the events that led to the building of the Ark and the Great Flood.

• Understand how Allah punished the disbelievers and saved the believers.

• Recognize key lessons from the story — patience, perseverance, and trust in Allah.

• Quiz on Friday.

Level 17 a The Lām of Allah (لام لفظ الجلالة)

Lesson 8 -Qaidah Nourania

• Students will recognize the special rule of the Lām in “Allah”.

• Students will differentiate when the Lām is read heavy (تفخيم) and when it is read light (ترقيق).

• Students will apply the rule in short Qur’anic examples.

Quran Surat Al Inshiqaq 1-18

Surat al Rahman 1-40

Technology

Unit 3: Lesson 3: Introduction to Spreadsheets

• What spreadsheets are and their uses.
• Show examples of simple spreadsheets.
• Demonstrate how to create a spreadsheet.
• Show basic formatting (e.g., adding borders, changing cell colors)

🎨 Art

Warm Cool Colors Landscape Painting

• Learn to identify warm colors (red, orange, and yellow) and cool colors (blue, green, and purple).
• Explore how these colors create different feelings in artwork and use them to paint a colorful landscape while developing creativity and painting skills.

6B - Mysteries and Investigations

Sub Unit 2 - The Secret of the Yellow Death

* Lesson 13 : Do You Consent? The Volunteers of Camp Lazear

* Lesson 14 : Did Dr. Reed Violate the Hippocrtic Oath?

* Lesson 15: The Yellow Fever Challenge Today

6B: Mysteries & Investigations

Sub-unit 3: “The Speckled Band”

Lesson 1: "...there are widespread rumours..."

OBJECTIVES:

* Determine a central idea of a text

* Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure

We will continue our Health Unit: Nutrition and complete the Full Meal PowerPoint Project.

• Finish their Full Meal PowerPoint presentations.

• Choose a balanced meal that includes essential nutrients.

• Identify carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals in their chosen meal.

• Name the food sources for each nutrient.

• Explain how each nutrient helps the body stay healthy.

• Add a final slide showing their complete meal.

• Review their presentations to make sure all requirements are included.

• Submit their completed PowerPoint projects.

Students will continue researching, presenting and discussing Islamic topics. They are developing public speaking and presentation skills: explaining, asking and answering questions.

More details, guidelines, topics and grading criteria are all in their Islamic Studies Google Classroom

Presentation Rubric

There will be a test on Friday, October 23 based on the presentations done in this week. Presentation notes

Here is a study sheet for that. They also have their own hand written notes in their Islamic Studies notebook.

Unit 1: Expressions and Equations: Area, Algebraic Expressions, and Exponents.

Lesson 6: Find Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple

• Session 3 homework is due Tuesday.

• Lesson 6 quiz is scheduled for Tuesday, 10/20.

Unit 2: Decimals and Fractions: Base-Ten Operations, Division with Fractions, and Volume

Lesson 7: Add, Subtract, and Multiply Multi-Digit Decimals

• Session 1 homework is due Thursday.

Qur’an Memorization

Students will continue memorizing their assigned Surah/ayahs. Please encourage your child to practice at home and review previously memorized verses.

Students will also record their next memorization assignment in their Qur’an Memorization Log.

Lesson 12a: Surah Al-Falaq

• Learn how Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas teach us to seek Allah’s protection.

• Learn the Sunnah of reciting the last three Surahs once after each Salah and three times after Fajr and Maghrib.

• Memorize Surah Al-Falaq and understand the meaning of each word.

Home Practice: Please help your child review the meanings of Surah Al-Falaq and practice reciting their assigned memorization daily.

Plate Motion Unit (Lessons 3.4–4.3)

• Review evidence about Mesosaurus fossils found in South America and Africa.

• Explain how plate motion caused continents to move apart over millions of years.

• Use Mesosaurus fossils as evidence to explain how continents were once connected.

• Investigate plate motion near Jalisco, Mexico, and how moving plates can cause earthquakes.

• Review convergent, divergent, and transform plate boundaries.

• Participate in a Science Seminar to discuss evidence and share scientific ideas.

• Use claims, evidence, and reasoning (CER) to write a scientific argument about plate motion.

📚Core Concepts 6.2: Population Distribution

• Identify patterns of population distribution.

• Define population density and understand how it is measured.

📚Core Concepts 6.3: Migration

• Explore why people leave one place and settle in another.

• Learn about historical voluntary and involuntary migrations.

📚Core Concepts 6.4: Urbanization

• Explain how and why cities grow.

• Examine the challenges caused by urbanization.

📚Core Concepts 7.1: What Is Culture?

• Identify the different elements that make up culture.

• Understand how geography influences culture and how culture shapes the way people live.

7B - Character and Conflict

Sub Unit 2 - A Raisin in the Sun

• Lesson 6: You're the Director!

• Lesson 7: Pick a Character

• Lesson 8: "What you always excusing me for?"

• Lesson 9: Home

• Lesson 11: For you to Decide

OBJECTIVES

* Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact

*Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Students will continue researching, presenting and discussing Islamic topics. They are developing public speaking and presentation skills: explaining, asking and answering questions.

More details, guidelines, topics and grading criteria are all in their

Islamic Studies Google Classroom

Presentation Rubric

There will be a test on Monday, October 19 based on the presentations done so far.

Hadeeth Presentation Project Homework

Here is a study sheet for that. They also have their own hand written notes in their Islamic Studies notebook.

Unit 2: Numbers and Operations: Add and Subtract Rational Numbers.

Lesson 8: Add with Negative Numbers

• Session 2 homework is due on Tuesday.

• Session 3 homework is due on Wednesday.

• Lesson 8 quiz is scheduled for Wednesday, 10/21.

Qur’an Memorization

• Recite their assigned Surah/ayahs accurately from memory.

• Review and strengthen previously memorized verses.

• Record their next memorization assignment in their Qur’an Memorization Log.

Lesson 2b: No Guidance for Munafiqeen (Al-Baqarah: 8–10)

• Learn about the characteristics of hypocrisy and how hypocrites pretend to believe while hiding disbelief.

• Understand the two diseases of the heart: doubts in faith and evil desires for worldly gains.

• Explore the consequences of hypocrisy in this life and the Hereafter.

• Understand the importance of sincerity and honesty in faith.

Home Reminder: Please encourage your child to practice their assigned memorization and review the meanings of Al-Baqarah, verses 8–10.

Metabolism Unit (Lessons 3.3–4.3)

• Review how body systems work together to deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells.

• Learn how cellular respiration releases energy for growth, repair, and movement.

• Read and discuss how blood doping affects metabolism and athletic performance.

• Create models to explain cellular respiration in an athlete’s body.

• Explore an athlete’s story and investigate how the body uses energy during exercise.

• Analyze scientific evidence to support or challenge claims about athletic performance.

• Participate in a Science Seminar to discuss their findings and support their ideas with evidence.

Unit 1: Origins

The Story of Gilgamesh

• Identify who Gilgamesh was and why he was remembered.

• Explore his strengths, weaknesses, and qualities of a good leader.

• Learn about one of the oldest written stories from Mesopotamia.

Chapter 2: Beginning of Civilization – Section 1: Early Agriculture

• Explain how farming changed human life.

• Learn important vocabulary terms.

• Understand the shift from hunting and gathering to farming.

• Explore how surplus food helped civilizations grow.

8B - Liberty and Equality

Sub Unit 2 - Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

* Lesson 12: Anti-Slavery Fair

* Lesson 13: The Root

* Lesson 14: "The Third Day of September"

8B - Liberty and Equality

Sub Unit 3 - Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

* Lesson 1: My Father and Grandmother

OBJECTIVES:

* Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums

* Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

Chapter 1B: Khushoo in Salah and Congregational Prayers

• Understand the importance of Khushu. Discuss ways one can develop and destroy your focus in Salah.
• Learn about Jama’ah Salah: it’s importance, conditions, and rewards.
• Study Sheet: Khushūʿ & Congregational Prayer

Unit 2: Geometric Figures: Transformations, Similarity, and Angle Relationships

Lesson 7: Describe Angle Relationships in Triangles

• Session 1 homework is due on Tuesday.

• Session 2 homework is due on Wednesday

• Session 3 homework is due Thursday.

Grammar Lesson 6d: أَسْلَمَ (Aslama)

• Learn the verb pattern أَفْعَلَ using the verb أَسْلَمَ.

• Practice conjugating the verb in the past and present

• Identify related forms, including the verbal noun, active participle, and passive participle.

• Practice using the verb in simple spoken Arabic sentences.

Home Reminder: Please encourage your child to review the conjugation rules and practice changing the verb into its different forms.

There will be no Quran memorization homework due on Monday, October 19.

Plate Motion Unit (Lessons 3.4–4.1) and Rock Transformations Unit (Lessons 4.1–4.2).

• Review evidence about Mesosaurus fossils found in South America and Africa.

• Explain how plate motion caused continents to move apart over millions of years.

• Use Mesosaurus fossils as evidence to explain how continents were once connected.

• Investigate plate motion near Jalisco, Mexico, and how moving plates can cause earthquakes.

• Examine scientific evidence about the surface and rocks on Venus.

• Compare rock transformations on Venus and Earth.

• Analyze evidence to explain how rocks on Venus may have formed or changed.

• Use scientific evidence to support claims about plate motion and rock transformations.