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• Please make sure your child brings their folder and homework every day.
  

• Send a healthy snack and water bottle with your child.
  

• Arrive on time each morning so your child doesn’t miss important learning.
  

• Review letters, and numbers with your child at home.
  

• All subjects will have a review and test every Friday.
  

• Join ClassDojo to see class updates and pictures.

Letters Mm, Nn, Oo, Pp

• Recognize and name uppercase and lowercase M, N, O, P.
  

• Write uppercase and lowercase M, N, O, P.
  

• Say the letter sounds /m/, /n/, /o/, /p/.
  

• Find and read words that begin with M, N, O, P
  

• Complete work independently.

• Friday: Review & Test

🕌 Islamic Studies

🕛 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

I Am a Good Muslim

• Learn what it means to be a good Muslim.
  

• Give examples of how to be a good Muslim (praying, helping, sharing, using kind words).

• Practice showing respect and good manners.

• Learn that Muslims pray five times a day.

• Understand that Salat brings me closer to Allah.

• Show how to prepare for Salat with Wudu.

• Friday: Review & Test

➗ Math

🕤 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
(Snack/Bathroom Break: 9:30–9:45)

Number Bootcamp – Numbers 12, 13, 14, 15

• Recognize and name numbers 12–15.
  

• Write numbers 12–15.
  

• Count objects to show numbers 12–15.
  

• Show numbers 12–15 on a ten frame.
  

• Complete math work independently.

• Friday: Review & Test

• Explaining Why There Are No Caterpillars
  Learn what animals need to survive and why sometimes animals are missing when their needs are not met.
  

• Setting Up an Investigation
  Practice being scientists by setting up an investigation, collecting information, and sharing their ideas.
  

• Chapter Review & Test
  Review what they learned about plants, animals, and their needs, and then complete a short test to show understanding.

SEL

• Keeping our body healthy (food, water, brushing teeth)
• Keeping our brain healthy (sleep, exercise, calm thoughts)
• Making healthy choices

Topic: Lesson 2 - Arabic Letter's Shapes /surah Al falaq /dua for leaving the house

• Know each letter of the Arabic alphabet by its name (e.g. “alif,” “baa’,” “taa’,” “seen,” “jeem”). , not by its sound (e.g. “aa,” “ba,” “ta,” “sa,” “ja”). .

• Recognize each letter of the alphabet when it is not connected to any other letters.

• Recognize each letter of the alphabet when it comes at the beginning of a word.

• Recognize each letter of the alphabet when it comes in the middle of a word.

• Recognize each letter of the alphabet when it comes at the end of a word.

• Recognihomeworkze the different shapes and forms that each letter can take.

Reminders

• Next Week’s Spelling Words : Fun, Pup, Bus, Mug, Scrub, Plug, Yes, Tub, But, Six, Him

• Please personalize and label all belongings (sweaters, hoodies, water bottles, lunchboxes, etc.).

• Homework is always given on Friday and due the following Friday.

Amplify Skills: Lessons 17–21 (Basic Codes & Tricky Words)

Amplify Knowledge:

• Lesson 1: Everyone Has a Body
  

• Lesson 2: The Body Framework
  

• Lesson 3: Marvelous Moving Muscles
  

• Lesson 4: Chew, Swallow, Squeeze, and Churn
  

• Lesson 5: The Body Super Highway
  
  

Daily Practice: Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Writing Skills, Grammar (punctuation & capitalization), Reading, Sight Words

📌 Spelling Test on Friday

• Unit A, Chapter 4: I Love God, He Loves Me
  

• Unit A, Chapter 4: I Love God, He Loves Me Quiz on Thursday
  

• Daily Focus: Salah, Wudu, Islamic Manners

• Whole Group: Lesson 3 – Counting Strategies to Add & Subtract

• Daily Math Practice: Numbers & Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement
  

• Small Groups:
  

• Group 1: Advanced Place Value
  

• Group 2: On-Level Place Value

• Group 3: Numbers (reading, writing, identifying, etc.)

📌 i-Ready Unit 1, Lesson 3 Math Quiz on Friday

• Chapter 1, Lesson 5: My Government
  

• Chapter 1 Lesson 5 Quiz on Wednesday

Topic: Arabic Alphabet Composition (lesson 2); Practice Surah al Falaq

• Recognize each letter of the alphabet when it is not connected to any other letters.

• Recognize each letter of the alphabet when it comes at the beginning of a word.

• Recognize each letter of the alphabet when it comes in the middle of a word.

• Recognize each letter of the alphabet when it comes at the end of a word.

• Recognize the different shapes and forms that each letter can take.

• Be able to write each letter correctly in all of the different positions that it may appear at within a word.

• Get to know the beauty of the letters of the Arabic language.

Homework: Workbook

PE

Lesson 01

• coordination and balance development

• cardiovascular and endurance development

• building and a stamina of running through obstacles

• developing mental skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, and resilience through navigating different obstacles.

Lesson 02

• 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.

Unit 1: Numbers Within 20: Addition, Subtraction, and Data

Test 1: Lesson 2: Mental Math Strategies for Subtraction: 9/9/2025

Lesson 3: Lesson 3: Solve One-Step Word Problems

• Session 1: Explore

• Session 2: Develop

• Session 3: Develop

• Session 4:Refine

Science

Test 1: Science Chapter 1: Why aren’t new chalta trees growing in the Bengal Tiger Reserve? Covers: Lessons 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6: 9/8/2025

Quiz 1 for Social Studies. Covers: Lessons 1, 2, and 3

Unit 1: My Community My Country

• Lesson 3: We follow rules and Laws

• Lesson 4: Our Government

• Lesson 5 :Our Leaders

Skill 1 Lesson 13

Basic Code Review: Two-Syllable Words with Short Vowels

Foundational Skills

• Reviewing double consonant spellings: bb, dd, cc, ck, gg, ff, and ll
  

• Blending sounds in two-syllable words and putting them together
  

• Reading one-syllable CVC and CVCC words with short vowels (e.g., cat, jump)
  

• Following common spelling rules when adding the suffix –ing

Reading

• Reading “The Chicken Nugget” aloud with a partner or in a small group
  

• Practicing purposeful and fluent reading
  

• Answering multiple-choice and short-answer questions about key details in the story
  

Unit B - Chapter 1: "Aam-Ul-Feel: The Year of The Elephant"

• Explain the meaning of “Aam-ul-Feel.”

• Identify the main characters in the story: Abraha, the elephant (Mahmood), and the birds (Ababil).

• Describe how Allah protected the Ka‘bah from harm.

• Understand the significance of the Ka‘bah in Islam.

• Recognize that Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was born in the Year of the Elephant.

• Develop love and respect for the Ka‘bah and trust in Allah’s power.

• Test on Friday (9/12)

Bidaya Book

Lesson 9: The Alphabet Letters with Sukoon (ـــْــ)

• 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.

Technology

Lesson 4: Introduction Keyboard-2
Enter Key, Caps Lock, Backspace, Delete, Shift, Arrow

• Types of Keyboard and show the keyboard model.

• Mouse click Practice | Activity | Quiz

Unit A - Chapter 5: "Prophets and Messengers"

• Explain why Allah sent prophets to people.

• Recall the number of prophets mentioned in the Qur’an.

• Differentiate between the Arabic words “Nabi” (prophet) and “Rasul” (messenger).

• Recognize that prophets were the best of people chosen by Allah to guide humanity.

• Develop respect and love for prophets and a sense of following their good character.

• Test on Friday (9/12)

Complete Qaidah Book

• Recognize the shape of a Shaddah.

• 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.

Art

Scribbles, Lines, and Colors

• Explore creativity by making fun scribbles and turning them into colorful abstract art.
• Use pencils, markers, and crayons to fill in shapes with bright colors and patterns.
• Encourage imagination, fine motor skills, and creative expression!

Technology

Lesson 4: Introduction Keyboard-2
Enter Key, Caps Lock, Backspace, Delete, Shift, Arrow

• Types of Keyboard and show the keyboard model.

• Mouse click Practice | Activity | Quiz

Unit: Personal Narratives

Lesson 5: Cooking up Memories

• Reading: Describe the events of “How to Eat a Guava.”
• Speaking and Listening: Present a memory to a partner.
• Writing: Outline a sequence of events.

Science

Unit: Energy Conversions

Lesson 5 Forms of Energy

Social Studies

Map and Globe

Pages ssh 10- ssh 21

• Identify and explain the purpose of key map features (title, compass rose, scale, legend/key, and grid).
  

• Understand the concepts of longitude and latitude.
  

• Practice locating places on a map using longitude and latitude coordinates.
  

• Recognize how maps help us understand the world and organize information about places.
  

• Apply mapping skills to real-world examples and classroom activities.

Unit B - Chapter 2: "The Quraysh Try To Hurt The Prophet SAW"

• Understand why the Quraysh wanted to kill the Prophet ﷺ

• Explain their plan to harm him

• Describe the result of their plan and how Allah protected the Prophet ﷺ

• Test on Monday (9/8).

Rules of Tajweed

Lesson 1-Tawheed (oneness of Allah) and the Basmala ("بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم")

• Know that Allah is One – He has no partner.
  

• Learn that Allah created everything.
  

• Understand that only Allah deserves our prayers.
  

• Trust that Allah can help and protect us.
  

• Avoid asking anyone else besides Allah for worship.
  

Technology

Typing Test: Accuracy and Speed

• Practice typing skills by completing a timed typing test.
• Type quickly and as accurately as possible within a set time limit.
• Improve typing speed, accuracy, and focus while building confidence in keyboarding.

Unit 1: Personal Narrative

• Lesson 10 Event Sequences and Similes and Metaphors
• Lesson 11 Close Reading
• Lesson 12 Sensory Descriptions and Context Clues
• Lesson 13 Point of View, Part 2

Objectives:

• Write a paragraph with multiple sensory descriptions.
• Continue writing their Surprise Narratives.

Name Narrative Project

Math

Unit 1- Lesson 4

Multiply Multi-Digit Numbers

• Multiply multi-digit whole numbers by breaking apart factors
• Multiply multi digit whole numbers by breaking apart factors by using standard algorithm

Complete ALL Teacher assigned: I-Ready

Social Studies

Chapter 1 Lesson 3: Native American Cultures

5.1.2 - Examine accounts of early European explorations of North America including major land and water routes, their reasons for exploration, and the impact they had.

Chapter 1 Review and Assessment

Unit A - Chapter 4: Lesson 2 "Surat ul Mulk"

• Recite verses 12–21 of Surah al-Mulk with correct pronunciation.

• Understand the meanings and key themes of the verses.

• Reflect on the life lessons: belief in the unseen, Allah’s mercy and power, accountability, and gratitude.

• Apply these lessons to their daily lives by showing taqwa, humility, and thankfulness.

Rules of tajweed

Lesson 1-Tawheed (oneness of Allah) and the Basmala ("بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم")

• Know that Allah is One – He has no partner.
  

• Learn that Allah created everything.
  

• Understand that only Allah deserves our prayers.
  

• Trust that Allah can help and protect us.
  

• Avoid asking anyone else besides Allah for worship.

Art

Fun and Easy Watercolor Techniques

• Experiment with exciting watercolor methods to create unique textures and effects.
• Learn three simple techniques: Wet-on-wet, plastic wrap, and salt effect.
• Understand that water and paint can create different patterns, making painting fun and creative!

6A - Dahl and Narrative: Sub-Unit 3

• Lesson 10 - Revise to strengthen evidence.

• Lesson 11 - Focus on an object

• Lesson 12 - Creating a character

6A - Dahl and Narrative: Sub-Unit 4

• Lesson 1 - Writing an essay

• Lesson 2 - Writing the body paragraphs

Objectives

• Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.

• Analyze in detail literary elements.

• Write clear arguments and support it with evidence cited in the manner outlined.

Unit: FIQH

Chapter: GHUSL, WAJIB us SALAH

Students are learning about Ghusl: When it becomes Fardh and what are the minimum required steps to be free from Najasah Hukmi (Major Spiritual Impurity). They will also learn about the Wajib acts of Salah.

Lesson 3: Use Nets to Find Surface Area

• Session 2 homework is due on Tuesday.

• Session 3 homework is due on Wednesday.

The Mid-Unit Assessment is Scheduled for Friday.

Grammar Part 1b:

• 6 words: هو , هم , أنت , أنا , أنتم , نحن

• These words appear 1,295 times in the Qur’an

• Practice with TPI + worksheet

Standards:NGSS: PS1.B.6-8.1

Lesson 1.5; 1.6 Review: Investigating Atoms and Properties

Chapter 2- Reactions

• Lesson 2.1- Investigating Substance Change
• Simulation: Mixing Substances
• Lesson 2.2- Explaining Chemical Reactions
• Simulation: Finding Chemical Reactions
• Explaining Chemical Reactions

Key Understanding:

• A chemical reaction occurs when 2 or more substances are combined.
• During a chemical reaction, one or more of the starting material (Reactants) will change into other substances (Products).

• 🌊 Core Concept 3.3: Water & Climate – how oceans and rivers affect temperature.
  

• 🌬️ Core Concept 3.4: Air Circulation & Precipitation – how winds and the water cycle create rain and snow.
  

• 🌍 Core Concept 3.5: Types of Climate – tropical, temperate, and polar zones.

PE Objectives:

Art

Oil Pastel Flowers

• Create bright and colorful flower artworks using oil pastels.
• Practice blending colors, adding details, and experimenting with shading to make their flowers look lively and vibrant.
• Encourage creativity, color mixing, and fine motor skills

Materials

• White drawing paper
• Oil pastels
• Tissue or cotton swab for blending

7A - Red Scarf Girl and Narrative: Sub-Unit 3

• Lesson 6 - revising to go deeper

• Lesson 7 - Election of the red successors

• Lesson 8 - Reading JiLi’s thoughts

• Lesson 9 - The revolution hits home

• Lesson 10 - The moves a writer makes

Objectives:

• Determine an author’s point of view, purpose and style.

• Analyze structure an author uses to convey ideas and information.

• Write informative and explanatory essays and support claims with clear evidence.

Unit: FIQH

Chapter: NAFL SALAH

• Learn different Nafl Salah: Salatul Kusuf, Salatul Khusuf, Salatul Marid, Salatul Madhur, Salatul Musafir (Qasr,Jama Bayna Salatayn)
• Describe and explain the conditions when you can or should offer them.

Unit 1: Proportional Relationships: Ratios, Rates, and Circles.

• Lesson 4: Represent Proportional Relationships

• Session 1 homework is due on Thursday.

• Session 2 homework is due on Friday.

2a: No Guidance for Kafireen (Al-Baqarah: 6–7).

• Understand the verses and the meaning of each word

• Learn the consequences of disbelief

• Analyze and reflect on the Ayah

• Study the Prophet’s (ﷺ) example

• Connect lessons to Taqwa in daily life

NGSS Standards: PS3.D.6-8.1

Chapter 2: Cellular Respiration in an Ecosystem

• Lesson 2.1 Carbon Dioxide in Ecosystems-
• Investigation 1 : Snail and Elodea
• Investigation 2: Feast for Decomposers
• Lesson 2:2- How Carbon Dioxide Enters the Air
• Simulation: Observing Cellular Respiration
• Modeling hw Organisms Give off CO2

Objectives:

• Understand the vital interactions between plants and animals, and how the by products of each becomes the fuel for generating energy in the other organism.
• Understand the abiotic factors that are essential for the survival of of living organisms.

• 💡 Core Concept 2.7: Economic Systems – how societies organize the production and use of goods and services.

• 🌍 Core Concept 2.8: Trade – the exchange of goods and services between people and countries.

• 💰 Core Concept 2.9: Money Management – how people use, save, and spend money wisely.

PE Objectives:

8A - Perspectives & Narratives: Sub-Unit 3

• Lesson 10 - Author’s craft

• Lesson 11 - Meeting the Author

8A - Perspectives & Narratives: Sub-Unit 4

• Lesson 1 - Gathering evidence and making a claim

• Lesson 2 - Writing body paragraphs

• Lesson 3 - Essay Flex Day

Objectives:

• Use narrative techniques to develop characters, setting, plot or theme.

• Produce clear and coherent writing with evidence to support their claims.

Unit: AQAID

Chapter: ISNAD

• Discuss the need of referring to the authentic Ulama, in contrast to the logic of not wellversed layman.
• Learn about Iman and the importance of Isnad

NA

Unit 1: Geometric Figures: Rigid Transformations and Congruence.

Lesson 3: Work with Sequences of Transformations and Congruence

• Session 1 homework is due on Tuesday.

• Session 2 homework is due on Wednesday.

• Session 3 homework is due on Thursday.

📖 Qur’an

7d: Show Allah! (Al-Baqarah: 55–57):

• Bani Israel demanded to see Allah and were punished

• Allah still gave them mercy, food, and protection

• Reminder: nothing changes Allah’s power—He is always in control

📌 Homework will be on Google Classroom.

NGSS Standards: PS2.A.6-8.2

Chapter 2: Mass and Velocity

• Lesson 2.1- Exploring mass and velocity
• Investing Forces on Different Objects
• Investigating Force and Mass
• Lesson 2.2- Reading Designing Wheel Chairs
• Lesson 2.3- Explaining, mass, force and velocity

Key Understanding:

• A force is needed to change velocity.
• The direction of a force on an object will determine how the velocity of that object wil change
• If the same strength force is exerted on two objects but the objects have different masses, the object with less mass will have a greater change in velocity.

🌎 Unit 1: Different Worlds Meet

📌Chapter 2: Section 2 – Native American Culture Groups:

• How geography and climate shaped daily life.

• Homes, food, and traditions of different groups.

PE Objectives

• Skill: I will demonstrate a variety of volleyball skills focusing on form and technique.
• Cognitive: I will follow the instructions and apply the strategies/techniques for each station.
• Fitness: I will actively engage and work to improve my volleyball skills.
• Personal & Social Responsibility: I will willingly try new activities and skills.