Weekly News
September 6, 2024
Attendance Reminders
Asalaamu alaykum,
I hope all our families have gotten off to a good start this school year. School started just about a month ago and we hope everyone has adjusted to the new year and established good routines. I just wanted to give a quick reminder about the importance of attendance and students being on time at school. For your child to succeed in school they should arrive on time and be present every day unless they are sick.
If your child is only 5-10 minutes late 3 days a week that means they are possibly missing 15-30 minutes of instructional time every week. Please make sure your child is dropped off and arrives inside their classroom no later than 8:00 am (if a student is not in the classroom at 8:00 am they are marked late starting at 8:01 am). You will be receiving reports from me with the number of instructional minutes your child has missed due to being late or absent.
Students should only miss an entire day of school when they are sick. Please try to limit appointments to outside of school hours when possible. If after school scheduling is unavoidable, please be sure your child attends school before and after their appointments when possible.
Parents may call the office to excuse sick absences for their child for 3 consecutive days. After the third day a doctor note must be received in the office for the absences to be excused.
Traveling is not considered an excused absence. Absences due to travel will be marked unexcused and students and their families will be responsible for communicating with teachers when they return about make-up work. No teacher is required to supply work before or after an unexcused absence for a trip.
Please note the policies below:
Absences
Excused Absence = illness (notification from parent for less than 3 consecutive days, a doctor’s note for 3 or more days), death or serious illness of an immediate family member, and other exceptional cases within the discretion of the principal.
Unexcused Absence = vacations/travel, as well as any absences in which parent notification has not been submitted.
Students who are absent excessively (20 or more excused and/or unexcused absences during one
school year) are subject to automatic retention (repeating the same grade twice). At the end of the school year, any student who has missed 20+ days (excused or unexcused) will have their records, and teacher recommendation presented to the principal for a final decision regarding retention. The school shall assign no grades when a student is absent for more than 50% of the marking period.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s attendance, please contact me.
Hafsah Salleng
Director of Student and Administrative Services
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
For our K-8 students, parents, and staff:
- Sr. Bothaina for always being so positive and happy in the mornings. She is such a light! (Sr. Aisha Taylor)
- Sr. Walaa for always helping make decision easier and giving clarity on systems and structures! (Sr. Aisha Taylor)
- Br. Omar and the AC company for keeping us cool and updated when things are not going right! (Sr. Aisha Taylor)
- Ms. Stacey for helping me set up my classroom, even giving me tables and chairs from her room! (Ms. Sara)
- Sr. Noor Hassouneh for giving up her planning time to help me with the copier. We weren't able to get it to work, but its the thought that counts! (Ms. Sara)
- Sr. Mebarka, Ms. Kristen, Ms. Desiree, Sr. Aisha T, Sr. Rubeena, Sr. Sakina, Sr. Walaa for thorough newsletter content--section info and descriptions are on point! (Sr. Zainab)
- Sr. Jamila, Sr. Ayesha, and Sr. Shayma for churning out delightful meals this week! We are enjoying the diversity! (NISL)
- Wednesday, 9/25: No School - Staff workday
- Thur. 9/26 - Fri. 9/27: No School - Parent Teacher Conferences
- 9/30 - 10/4: No School - Fall Break
- Friday, 10/18: End of Quarter 1
- Friday, 10/25: Quarter 1 report cards released
...inshaAllah
Upcoming Learning
ELA/Islamic St./Math/Social St./Science/Art - Sr. Nour Aljalab
REMINDERS & NOTES
- Send a healthy snack for the morning.
Text before sending fish with your child for lunch.
Send a refillable water bottle daily.
ART
We will learn how to use scissors and practice cutting activities.
ELA
Letters of the Week:Qq, Rr, Ss, Tt, Vv
Practice writing upper and lowercase letters.
Learn vowels and consonants.
Explore words that begin with each letter.
Work on blending CVC words in small groups.
ISLAMIC STUDIES
Learning about the Five Pillars of Islam, which include Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj.
We will discuss how each pillar helps us in being better Muslims and serving our community
MATH
Numbers of the week: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Recognize, write, and represent these numbers.
Practice adding within 5.
Explore flat shapes
Counting to 100.
Practice counting and identifying numbers during daily activities.
SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES
Discussing the differences between living and non-living things this week.
- Learn how living things grow, move, and need food and water
- Contrast living with non-living things; non-living things do not need those things
You can talk with your child about different objects at home and ask them whether they are living or non-living.
Physical Education/SEL - Coach Nouna
PE
Body schema development
Cardiovascular system development
Coordination, balance and endurance developments
Coordination of upper and lower body
Be able to run through course with obstacle
SEL
- Lesson 08: Explain the role actions play in the thoughts-actions-feelings circle, and encourage students to follow positive thoughts with positive actions.
- Lesson 09: Explain the role feelings play in the thoughts-action- feeling circle, and encourage students to always choose positive thoughts and actions to feel good about themselves.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Bothaina Ali
- Letters from faa though to laam
- Dua before sleeping
- Color: Orange
- Shape: Triangle
- Count numbers from 11 to 20 in Arabic
Technology - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Unit 1: Introduction to Technology
Lesson 1: What is Technology?
Discuss and identify various types of technology | Show and tell
- Lesson 2: Technology in Our Lives
Discuss how technology is used | Show video | Quiz | Identify Picture
ELA/Islamic St./Math/Social St./Science/Art - Sr. Amani Aljalab
REMINDERS & NOTES
Please review your child’s Take-Home Folder each Friday. It will contain:
Weekly homework assignments
Sample work showcasing your child’s progress
Thank you for staying updated on your child’s learning journey!
Shape Collage Creations
English Language Arts
Basic code and tricky words
Advanced codes
Phonics: Vce words
Comprehension: reading passages
Grammar: Nouns
Islamic Studies
All About Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Continue Practicing Salat and Wudu
Learn About Our Muslim Manners
Math
Basic math facts
Addition and subtraction strategies
Review place value
i-Ready unit 1 review
Math buzz
Science
Unit: Animal Classifications: Animal Kingdom
Focus:
Learn how animals are classified.
Understand basic needs and life cycles of plants and animals.
Unit: Chapter 1
Understanding Our Government
Physical Education/SEL - Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Body schema development
Cardiovascular system development
Coordination, balance and endurance developments
Coordination of upper and lower body
Be able to run through course with obstacle
SEL
- Lesson 08: Explain the role actions play in the thoughts-actions-feelings circle, and encourage students to follow positive thoughts with positive actions.
- Lesson 09: Explain the role feelings play in the thoughts-action- feeling circle, and encourage students to always choose positive thoughts and actions to feel good about themselves.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Bothaina Ali
- Compound letters in the Quranic script
- Split and pronounce the names of hard and soft connected letters
- Chapter evaluation
Friday, 9/13 test: Page 26
Technology- Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Unit 1: Introduction to Technology
Lesson 1: What is Technology?
Discuss and identify various types of technology | Show and tell
- Lesson 2: Technology in Our Lives
Discuss how technology is used | Show video | Quiz | Identify Picture
ELA/Math/Social Studies/Science - Sr. Mebarka Aftis
REMINDERS & NOTES
- Social Studies Test 1 Chapter 1: My Community My Country Thursday, 9/12
- Grammar Test 1: Nouns and Pronouns Friday, 9/13
Math Quiz 1
English Language Arts
Skill 1:
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Grammar: Pronouns (activities and worksheets)
Writing: Sentences (part and type)
Homework:
- Reading comprehension based on group levels
- Tracing and writing sentences
Unit 1 Lesson 3:
Solve One-Step Word Problems
- Working in groups, each group according to its level and needs :
Addition no regrouping
Addition with regrouping
Subtraction no regrouping
Subtraction with regrouping
Word problems
Quiz 1
Social Studies
Chapter 1: My Community, My Country
Lesson 4: Our Government
Lesson 5: Our Leaders
Social Studies Test 1 Chapter 1: My Community My Country Thursday, 9/12
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit A Chapter-5: I Trust Allah
Identify Nuh AS and his message.
Recognize that Nuh AS trusted Allah.
Explore reasons why we must trust Allah.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lobna Hassan
Group 1
- Surah Al Naba
- And reading activity book p. 20 - p. 35
Group 2
- Lesson 14 Chapter 5
- And reading activity book p.1 - p.15
Physical Education/Health/SEL - Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Body schema development
Cardiovascular system development
Coordination, balance and endurance developments
Coordination of upper and lower body
Be able to run through course with obstacle
- Lesson 08: Reinforce the idea that many factors contribute to one's self-concept; specifically the influence friends or other individuals have on one's self-concept.
- Lesson 09: reinforce the idea that many factors contribute to one's self-concept; specifically the effects life's experiences have on one's self-concept.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 1
Introduction to Computers & Basic Operations
- Understand the basic parts of a computer and their functions.
- Hands-On Activity/Quiz
Art
Q1 - L2
Drawing Characters!
- Remember to fill in your drawing with color!
ELA/Math/Social Studies/Science - Ms. Kristen Kinne
REMINDERS & NOTES
- WEEKLY HOMEWORK PACKET DUE FRIDAY
- SPELLING TEST ON FRIDAY, 9/13
ELA
Unit 1 Classic Tales
Lessons 14 & 15
- Ask and answer questions, and make and support logical inferences to construct meaning from the text.
- Compare/contrast the themes, settings and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters.
Unit 2 Animal Classifications
Lessons 1, 2 & 3
- Identify and describe informational text structures
- cause/effect
SPELLING TEST ON FRIDAY, 9/13: letter dollar happen better rabbit hammer soccer dinner zipper ladder making shining hiked having baked diving riding hoped skated hiding
Math
Unit 1 Lesson 3
Subtracting 3 digit numbers wrap-up
- Lesson 3 quiz TUESDAY 9/10
Subtracting 3 digit numbers
REVIEW UNIT 1 Lessons 1-3
- Rounding
- Adding
- Subtracting
UNIT 1 TEST ON FRIDAY 9/13
SCIENCE
- CHAPTER 1 TEST ON MONDAY, 9/9
- Study Guide will Go Home Friday)
SOCIAL STUDIES
- Chapter 2 Our Environment Lessons 1-2
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit A Chapter 4 & 5:
“The Books of Allah” & “Prophets and Messengers”
- Categorize the Books of Allah and their prophets.
- Explain the reason of sending the Holy Books and Prophets.
- Distinguish Muhammad SAW as the final prophet and Quran as the final and unchanged words of Allah SWT.
Physical Education/Health/SEL - Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Body schema development
Cardiovascular system development
Coordination, balance and endurance developments
Coordination of upper and lower body
Be able to run through course with obstacle
- Lesson 08: Reinforce the idea that many factors contribute to one's self-concept, specifically, to introduce the influence others have on one's self-concept.
- Lesson 09: Reinforce the idea that many factors contribute to one's self-concept, specifically, to introduce life experiences have one's on self-concept.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lobna Hassan
Group 1
- Surah Al Naba
- Reading activity book p. 20 - p. 35
Group 2
- Chapter 6 Lesson 15
- Hamzat Al-Qata’a (ء)
- Some forms of Hamza
- Reading activity book p. 1- p. 15
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 1
Introduction to Computers & Basic Operations
- Understand the basic parts of a computer and their functions.
- Hands-On Activity/Quiz
Art
Q1 - L2
Drawing Characters!
- Remember to fill in your drawing with color!
ELA/Math/Social Studies/Science - Sr. Noor Hassouneh
REMINDERS & NOTES
Math homework: Unit 1 Review worksheet
- Assigned: Wednesday, 9/11
- Due: Friday, 9/13
English Language Arts
Unit 1- Personal NarrativesLesson 5 : Cooking up memories
- Lesson 6: Dialogue
Unit1: Whole Numbers
- Lesson: Subtract Whole Numbers
- Unit 1 review
Science
Chapter 1
- Lesson 1.2: Introducing Systems
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit A Chapter-5
Describe the life of Yusuf AS.
Talk about the challenges faced by him.
Understand the importance of patience and trust in Allah and how to apply them in your life.
Class test on Friday, (9/13)
Physical Education/Health/SEL - Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Body schema development
Cardiovascular system development
Coordination, balance and endurance developments
Coordination of upper and lower body
Be able to run through course with obstacle
SEL
- Lesson 07: Introduce the thoughts- actions-feelings about self circle, which teaches that positive thoughts lead to positive action, positive action lead to positive feelings about yourself, and positive feelings about yourself lead to more positive thoughts.
- Lesson 08: Learn how to handle life's experiences with positive action.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lobna Hassan
Chapter 6: Lesson 15 & Lesson 16
- Hamzat Al-Qata’a (ء)
- Some forms of Hamza
- The Connecting Hamza (Hamzat Al-Wasul)
- Reading activity book p. 20 - p. 30
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Lesson 1: Advanced Computer Parts and Functions
- Learn more about the internal parts of a computer and their functions.
- Hands-on activities/Quiz
Art
Q1-L3
Line, Color, & Pattern Assignment
- Use lines, colors, and patterns.
ELA/Math/Social Studies/Science - Ms. Desiree Wofford
REMINDERS & NOTES
Reading project coming up please purchase a poster any color. Due by Monday, 9/10
English Language Arts
Unit 1 Lesson 6
Reading and Writing About Names
- Quote accurately from the text when stating facts and making inferences.
Unit 1 Lesson 7
Point of View, Part 1
- Students will compare and contrast the author’s different points of view at different ages.
- Describe events from specific points of view and complete drafting their name narratives.
Vocab/Spelling
Abolish, Absurd, Aroma, Avalanche, Banquet, Frigid, Feeble, Hazy, Immense, Reign, Seldom, Slither
Math
Unit 1 Lesson 4
Session 1 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.
Session 2 Multiply Multi-Digit Numbers
Volume test: Monday, 9/10
Science
Unit 1 Lesson 1.5
Investigating size and distance
Learn that stars are present in the sky in all directions during the daytime, even though they are not visible from Earth.
Social Studies
Chapter 2 Lesson 2
Explorers for Spain
- Learn the explorers for Spain that led to movements and discoveries
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit A Chapter - 4: “Away from Tawheed”
Define and explain different types of shirk.
Discuss the effects of Shirk.
Test on Friday, (9/13)
Physical Education/Health/SEL - Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Body schema development
Cardiovascular system development
Coordination, balance and endurance developments
Coordination of upper and lower body
Be able to run through course with obstacle
SEL
- Lesson 09: Learn that family is an important factor in developing how we feel about ourselves.
- Lesson 10: Share with others what we've learned about feeling good about ourselves and developing a positive self-concept.
- Lesson 11: Learn that life's experiences affect how we think and feel about ourselves, and that we can choose to create positive circles, even for difficult experiences.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lobna Hassan
Group 1
- Understand Quran 2A
- Qur'an / Salah Part (Surah Al-Fatihah (1-3))
Group 2
- Chapter 2 Lesson 4
- The Alphabet Letters with Kasra (ـــِــ)
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Lesson 1: Advanced Computer Parts and Functions
- Learn more about the internal parts of a computer and their functions.
- Hands-on activities/Quiz
Art
Q1-L3
Line, Color, & Pattern Assignment
- Use lines, colors, and patterns.
English Language Arts - Ms. Desiree Wofford
Sub Unit 2 Lesson 8 Picture This Moment
- Skill Practice: Add precise details and language to a comic strip to develop specific, focused moments in one day.
Sub Unit 2 Lesson 9 Acting Out an Emotion
- Skill Practice: Create scripts and perform short skits to show an emotion through the use of dialogue, tone of voice, facial expressions, and gestures.
Vocab/Spelling:
Accumulation, Accusation, Demotion, Publication, Abrasion, Acceleration, Inflation, Interception, Recession, Verification, Visualization, Presumption
Missing homework due Monday, 9/10
Islamic Studies - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Explain the importance of a Sahaba in Islam.
Divide the various categories of Sahabah into their ranking.
Understand why it is impossible to become a sahabi today.
Outline who the awliya’ are.
Differentiate between Mu’jizaat and Karamaat.
Leadership/Character - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Math - Sr. Matou Amar
Lesson 3: Use Nets to Find Surface Area
Lesson 4: Work with Algebraic Expressions
Homework:
- Session 1 is due on Wednesday, 9/11
- Session 2 is due on Thursday, 9/12
- Session 3 is due on Friday, 9/13
Physical Education/Health/SEL - Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
NO PE; it is an SEL week.
SEL
- Lesson 05 and 06: Introduce the idea that self-concept can be enhanced by strengthening a skill, talent, or personal characteristic
- Lesson 07: Introduce the concept that self-image has many faces.
Quran/Arabic - Sr. Walaa Musleh
Grammar Part 1B
The students will be able to:
- Learn 6 words هو , هم , أنت , أنا , أنتم , نحن
- Learn that these six words occur 1295 times in the Qur’an!
- Learn these words using TPI.
- Learn the meaning of Surah Al-Taghabun verses 9-12
Test on Surah Al-Fatiha 1A-4A: Wednesday, 9/11
Science - Ms. Matrid Ndife
Standard: PS1.A.6-8.2
- Review the characteristic physical and chemical properties of substances such as viscosity, density, boiling point, reactivity with water, acids and bases.
- Evaluate their performance on test #1 and make suggestions for improvement and relearning missed concepts.
Due Tuesday, 9/10: 4 potential projects
Social Studies - Sr. Walaa Musleh
Core Concepts Part 3
- Understand the influence of water on global climate systems (3.3).
- Understand the role of wind and air currents in heat and moisture distribution (3.4).
- Identify and define various climate types across the globe (3.5).
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 1
Computer Skills
Lesson 1: Internal Computer Parts and Functions
Lesson 2: Operating System
- Interactive Activity
- Review and Q&A
- Typing practice
Art
No Art this week
English Language Arts - Sr. Aisha Taylor
Students will be completing lessons 7B: 2.1-2.5 this week and begin practicing
Speaking and listening skills
How to analyze key dialogue
Characterization
Summarizing a text
Grammar skills
Key Vocabulary: futile, tentatively
Students will have a unit assessment on Monday, 9/9!
Islamic Studies - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Illustrate how the world is only a place of means.
Recall the journey of the soul and Barzakh.
Discuss the events that will take place on the day of judgment in detail.
Illustrate which types of deeds will be heavy and light on the scales.
Test on Tuesday, 9/10
Leadership/Character - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Math - Sr. Matou Amar
Lesson 3: Understand Proportional Relationships
- Session 1 homework is due on Tuesday, 9/10.
- Session 2 homework is due on Wednesday, 9/11.
Lesson 4: Represent Proportional Relationships
- Session 1 homework is due on Friday,9/13.
Physical Education/Health/SEL - Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
No PE; it is an SEL week.
SEL
- Lesson 04: Introduce the thoughts-actions -feelings circle as it pertains to total self-concept
- Lesson 05: Examine thoughts as a factor in total self-concept development, and to learn how they fit into the thoughts-actions-feelings circle.
Quran/Arabic - Sr. Walaa Musleh
Grammar Part 1B
The students will be able to:
- Learn 6 words هو , هم , أنت , أنا , أنتم , نحن
- Learn that these six words occur 1295 times in the Qur’an!
- Learn these words using TPI.
- Learn the meaning of Surah Al-Taghabun verses 9-12
Science - Ms. Matrid Ndife
Standards: LS2.A.6-8.1; LS2.A.6-8.2
- Study the interactions organisms with each other within an environment and with their environment.
- Concepts such as population size; carrying capacity and limiting factors will be introduced.
Parent Reminder: Students have made study plans and academic achievement goals for each class. Please review these with your child and support them in following their study plans. Science Fair Topics Due- Tuesday, 9/10 (4 potential experiments)
Social Studies - Sr. Walaa Musleh
- Understand the Concept of Economic Systems 2.7
- Understand the Concept of Trade 2.8
- Understand the Concept of money management 2.9
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 1: Advanced Computer Skill
Recap
- Internal parts of computer and Operating system
- Understanding Computer Hardware and Software
Lesson 1: Introducing computers
Lesson 2 : Introducing the Internet
Art
No Art this week.
English Language Arts - Sr. Aisha Taylor
Students will be completing lessons 8B: 2.1-2.5:
Speaking and listening skills
Analyzing key dialogue
Analyzing how an author’s experiences shaped their writing.
Annotating a text
Summarizing a text
Grammar skills
Key Vocabulary: accurate, authentic, impertinent
Islamic Studies - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Explain the importance of having full conviction in reciting the Shahada.
Understand the different parts of Hadeeth: Matn and Sanad
Learn the importance of Isnad
Appreciate the work of the narrators: Ilmur Rijaal
Understand the basic types of Hadeeth.
Leadership/Character - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Math - Sr. Matou Amar
Lesson 3: Work with Sequences of Transformations and Congruence
- Tuesday, 9/10: Session 3 homework due
Wednesday, 9/11: Unit 1 Vocabulary Review
Thursday, 9/12: End of Unit Assessment review
Friday, 9/13: End of Unit Assessment
Quran/Arabic - Sr. Walaa Musleh
1D Attributes of Muttaqeen (Al-Baqarah: 3-5)
- Understand that Muttaqeen believe in things they can't see, like Allah and the hereafter.
- Learn that praying regularly is important for becoming more faithful.
- Know that giving to charity and helping others is a key part of being Muttaqeen.
Physical Education/Health/SEL - Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
No PE; it is an SEL week.
SEL
- Lesson 04: Show that one of our most basic need is to cultivate a positive identity, which happens when we have positive thoughts and do positive actions in all areas of ourselves.
- Lesson 05: Review the thoughts-actions-feelings circle and its influence on the way we feel about ourselves.
Science - Ms. Matrid Ndife
STANDARD: PS2.A.6-8.2
- Learn that a force is a pull or push
- Learn that movement only occurs when unbalanced forces are applied to an object.
Due Tuesday, 9/10: 4 selected projects
Social Studies - Sr. Walaa Musleh
Chapter 2: Section 2:
Native American Culture Groups
- Understand the diversity and uniqueness of Native American cultures in North America.
- Identify and define key terms related to Native American cultural practices and social structures.
Test Chapter 1: The Geography of the Americas Wednesday, 9/11
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 1: Computers and Internet
- Lesson 1: Introducing computers
- Lesson 2: Introducing the Internet
- Lesson 3: Connecting Networks
Art
No Art this week.
