Weekly News & Learning
September 21, 2024
Updates from the Principal's Desk
Assalam Aleikum,
Dear NISL Families,
As we work together to provide the best possible education for your child, your involvement and support are critical. Below are some practical ways you can help your child meet our school’s expectations in the areas of academics, behavior, and social skills:
Academic Support:
- Regularly monitor your child’s grades and attendance through the Alma online grading system.
- Establish a consistent study time and a quiet place for your child to complete homework.
- Ensure your child arrives at school on time every day.
- Schedule appointments, such as doctor or dentist visits, outside of school hours whenever possible.
- Stay informed by regularly reading all school communications.
- Attend school activities whenever you can to support your child's engagement in the school community.
Behavioral Support:
- Familiarize yourself with and reinforce the behaviors in the Schoolwide Expectations Matrix at home.
- Post a copy of the school expectations overview in a visible place at home as a reminder.
- Model positive behaviors for your child and encourage them to do the same.
- Support teachers and the school’s efforts to promote positive behaviors.
- Keep communication open with teachers, informing them of any home situations that might affect your child’s behavior at school.
Social Skills Support:
- Read the school newsletter to stay updated on the social skills we are teaching through our Positive Action program.
- Reinforce these social skills at home and in your community.
- Offer specific praise when your child demonstrates the expected social skills they’ve learned.
- Model the use of polite language and encourage your child to do the same in all their interactions.
- Share any social concerns you have about your child with school staff so we can work together to support them.
- Assume the best of intentions from others and encourage your child to do the same.
All of these strategies are part of our Comprehensive, Integrated, Three-Tiered (Ci3T) Model of Prevention. For more details about how Ci3T supports your child’s academic, social, and behavioral development, you can refer to the Ci3T brochure, which provides a comprehensive overview.
Thank you for your continued partnership. Together, we can ensure your child has a successful and enriching school year!
Sincerely,
Aisha Blagaia
Principal
Class Representatives Election Results
8th Grade
Mouadh Bousrih
Malak Dridi
7th Grade
Ali Mohammed
Sumayyah Vineyard
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 individuals and teams:
- Team NISL one-by-one for their wonderful stance with me, which made my day much happier! (Sr. Mebarka)
- Sr. Hafsa for single-handedly churning out progress reports and detailed attendance information to keep parents informed and empowered! (Sr. Zainab)
- Sr. Matou for critical parent communication and adaptive student support! (Sr. Zainab)
- Sr. Nouna for her sparkling smile and company during morning carline! (Sr. Zainab)
- Sr. Nour A for her seamless return to kindergarten and for setting high expectations for her students in common areas! (Sr. Zainab)
- Ms. Sara for ensuring her student meet hallway expectations--Ms. Sara is leading our little bees to success! (Sr. Zainab)
- Sr. Fatima for making and sharing her kitchen secrets! (Sr. Zainab)
- Ms. Stacey for sharing delightful garden treats--her tomatoes are amazing! (Sr. Zainab)
- Sr. Wisal and Nouna for transporting the high schoolers to the YMCA and back to the La Grange campus every week with a treat! (Sr. Zainab)
- Jamila, Ayesha, and Shayma (our secret chefs) for working hard and exceeding expectations to keep the campus nourished! (Sr. Zainab)
- Ms. Matrid for raising creative, thoughtful, and successful children! We are proud of your accomplishment as a mother first and foremost! (Sr. Zainab)
- Friday, 9/20: Interim progress reports emailed
- Wednesday, 9/25: No School - Staff workday
- Thu. 9/26 - Fri. 9/27: No School - Parent Teacher Conferences LINK
- 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
Text before sending fish with your child for lunch.
Send a refillable water bottle daily.
Send a healthy snack for the morning.
We will start having a quiz every Friday to review what we've learned during the week.
Art
Practice using glue and learn how to use glue sticks properly. Students will create art projects where they can apply these skills.
ELA
Reading Comprehension:
Skill 1: Develop foundational literacy skills, including recognizing and producing letter sounds.
Knowledge Domain 1: Explore nursery rhymes or familiar stories to build comprehension and language understanding.
Phonics Groups:
Group 1: Focus on letter-sound relationships.
Group 2: Practice blending sounds to form simple words.
Group 3: Read CVC words without sounding out, read CVC words with digraphs, and practice some sight words.
We will focus on three key Islamic values: kindness, honesty, and respect, and connect them to the lives of the Prophets.
Values of the Week:
Kindness: Inspired by Prophet Muhammad’s (ﷺ) acts of compassion.
Honesty: Learning from the Prophet’s (ﷺ) truthfulness.
Respect: Understanding how the Prophet (ﷺ) showed respect to everyone.
Daily Routines:
Wudu and Salat: Practice daily routines in the masjid.
Istighfar: Recite prayers for forgiveness.
Small Surahs: Recite short chapters from the Qur'an.
Math
Unit 1
- Describe positions using words like "above" and "next to"
- Compare lengths and heights of objects
- Sort and count objects by attributes
Daily Routines:
Addition practice
Shapes review
Counting by ones and tens
Representing numbers on ten frames
Building mental math skills through quick recall activities and problem-solving tasks.
This week will combine hands-on learning with engaging math discussions to help solidify foundational skills.
Science
Topic: Sunlight and Weather
Chapter 1: "What is the weather like on the playgrounds?"
Social Studies
We Need vs. What We Want
Why We Make Choices
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Bothaina Ali
- Topic: Forms of the alphabet
- Color: Pink
- Shape: Crescent
- Learn letters: baa/taa/thaa in different shapes (beginning/middle/end)
- Dua for leaving the house
Social Emotional Learning/Physical Education- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Body schema development
Coordination of upper and lower body
Run through course with obstacles
Endurance and strength development
Cardiovascular development
SEL
Lessons 11, 12, & 13Introduce the positive actions that each person should believe he/her is unique .
Introduce the positive actions that each person should believe he/her is special.
Our actions are important to our self-concept.
Technology - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Unit 2: Basic Computer Skills
Lesson 4: Using a Mouse and a Keyboard
- Keyboard: Different types of keys and its practice:
- Mouse: Click, Double Click, Moving mouse
- Activities: Show & tell, informational tech videos, typing practice
ELA/Islamic St./Math/Social St./Science/Art - Sr. Amani Aljalab
REMINDERS & NOTES
Please regularly check Alma for grade updates and WhatsApp for important announcements.Seasonal Creations: Celebrating the Four Seasons Through Art
English Language Arts
Focus on WH question words (who, what, where, when, why, and how).
Review punctuation rules.
Emphasize reading comprehension.
Review nouns and verbs.
Practice tricky words.
Dictation exercises.
UFLI phonics: focus on ending spelling words and syllables.
Work on comprehension passages.
Focus on improving reading fluency.
Unit 1, Skill 1 Wrap-Up:
Complete the review of concepts covered in Unit 1, Skill 1.
Reinforce key skills and ensure students understand the material before moving on to the next skill.
Islamic Studies
Unit C - Chapter 1
Focus on the Five Pillars of Islam (Arkan al-Islam)
Discuss the importance of each pillar in a Muslim’s life.
Review of All Taught Topics So Far:
Go over all the concepts and skills covered in previous lessons.
Ensure students have a solid understanding before progressing further.
Math
Unit 2 - Lessons 6 and 7:
Lesson 6: Focus on teen numbers (11–19) and understanding how they are composed of a ten and some ones.
Lesson 7: Work on adding three numbers together, building strategies for solving problems with multiple addends.
Daily Math Review:
Continue to review previously learned math concepts daily, reinforcing place value, addition, and subtraction skills.
Include daily practice of counting forward and backward, solving simple addition and subtraction problems, and reviewing math facts to build fluency.
Science
Unit: Animal Classifications: Animal Kingdom
How do animals and plants help each other?
Ecosystems
Social Studies
Chapter 2 - Lesson 1: What We Need vs. What We Want
Chapter 2 - Lesson 2: Why We Make Choices
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Bothaina Ali
Chapter 2 - Lesson 3: Words with Fat-ha
- Practice reading words (reading book on page 13 and 14)
- Writing words
- Spelling words
- Dua for leaving the house
Social Emotional Learning/Physical Education- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Body schema development
Coordination of upper and lower body
Run through course with obstacles
Endurance and strength development
Cardiovascular development
SEL
Lessons 11, 12, & 13Introduce the positive actions that each person should believe he/her is unique .
Introduce the positive actions that each person should believe he/her is special.
Our actions are important to our self-concept.
Technology- Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Unit 2: Basic Computer Skills
Lesson 4: Using a Mouse and a Keyboard
- Keyboard: Different types of keys and its practice:
- Mouse: Click, Double Click, Moving mouse
- Activities: Show & tell, informational tech videos, typing practice
ELA/Math/Social Studies/Science - Sr. Mebarka Aftis
REMINDERS & NOTES
Homework: Monday to Monday
Please check weekly newsletter
Please regularly check Whatsapp group
English Language Arts
Skill 1 - Lessons 11- 15
UFLI phonics for group 3, reading some sight words.
Grammar: Verbs (worksheets and activities)
Grammar Quiz: Verbs
Vocabulary Quiz: Weekly vocabulary
Homework:
- Verbs activities
- Spelling words practice
Math
Unit 1 Lesson 5 - Solve Two-Step Word Problems
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Homework
Solve one-step word problem addition or subtraction problem.
Test 2: Unit 1: Addition, subtraction, one-step word problems: Thursday, 10/10
Science
Unit 1: Plants and Animal Relationships
- Chapter 1: Lesson 1.4 & Lesson 1.7
- Chapter 2: Lessons 2.1 - 2.3
Test 1: Chapter 1 and Chapter 2: Friday, 10/11
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit A - Chapter 7: “Taqwa”
Identify Taqwa and recognize that Allah is watching us all the time.
Identify and discuss ways in which we can turn to Allah.
Identify Allah as Al-Baseer,Al-Aleem and Al-Khabeer.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lobna Hassan
- Chapter 6 - Lesson 16: The Connecting Hamza (Hamzat Al-Wasul)
- Surah An-Naba:1-40
- Spelling words
Social Emotional Learning/Physical Education- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
Body schema development
Coordination of upper and lower body
Run through course with obstacles
Endurance and strength development
Cardiovascular development
Lesson 02:
Master volleyball passes (overhead, reception, and serve)
Learn how to place yourself on the court
The rotation
SEL
Lessons 14 - 15
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 3: Introduction to the Keyboard & Mouse
Lesson 4: Using a Mouse & Keyboard.
- Learn how to properly hold and use a mouse.
- Show & Tell
- Videos
- Typing practice
Art
Q1- E1: Construction Paper Goldfish
- Use different color construction paper to cut out shapes that make a goldfish.
- Add a fun ocean background.
- Use crayons or markers to add detail.
ELA/Math/Social Studies/Science - Ms. Kristen Kinne
REMINDERS & NOTES
Weekly Homework Packet DUE FRIDAY, 9/20
ELA
9/23 & 9/24
Unit 2 Animal Classifications
Lessons 8 & 9
- Cold Blooded Scaly Vertebrates
- Reptiles
- NO SPELLING WORDS
10/7-10/11
Unit 2 Animal Classifications
Lessons 10-14
- Wings and Feathers Pt 1
- Wings and Feathers Pt 2
- Live-bearing Milk Producers
- Jane Goodall
- “Scientists Who Classify Animals” and “Vertebrates around the World”
GRAMMAR QUIZ FRIDAY, 10/11
SPELLING TEST FRIDAY, 10/11
Spelling List 5: because, talk, lawn, frost, dawn, paw, thaw, caught, across, stalk, so, sew, not, knot, wood, would, write, right, piece, peace
Math
9/23 & 9/24
Preview: Unit 2 Understanding Multiplication & Division
10/7-10/11
Unit 2 Understanding Multiplication and Division
LESSON 5 QUIZ FRIDAY, 10/11
Science
10/7-10/11
Balancing Forces
Social Studies
9/23 & 9/24
Chapter 2 Our Environment
- Lesson 4: Interacting with the Environment
- Lessons 1-4 Review Packet
- Prepare for test.
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit A - Chapter 6: Yawm-ul-Qiyamah
Understand the significance of the Day of Judgement.
Discuss about the events of the
Day of Judgement.Understand that every individual will be judged fairly based on their actions.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lobna Hassan
Group 1
Chapter 6 - Lsson15 Hazmat Al-Qata’a (ء) & Some Forms of Hamza
Know that Hamzat Al-Qata’a comes in the middle and at the end of words.
Pronounce Hamzat Al-Qata’a correctly based on where it appears in a word (middle or end of the word).
Group 2
- Surah An-Naba: 1 - 40
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Body schema development
Coordination of upper and lower body
Run through course with obstacles
Endurance and strength development
Cardiovascular development
Lesson 02:
Master volleyball passes (overhead, reception, and serve)
Learn how to place yourself on the court
The rotation
SEL
Lessons 14 - 16
- Introduce the thoughts-actions-feelings circle: positive thoughts lead to positive actions, and positive actions lead to positive feelings, and positive feelings lead to more positive thoughts.
- Self-concept is good for your mental, emotional, and physical health.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 3: Introduction to the Keyboard & Mouse
Lesson 4: Using a Mouse & Keyboard.
- Learn how to properly hold and use a mouse.
- Show & Tell
- Videos
- Typing practice
Art
Q1-E1: Construction Paper Goldfish
- Use different color construction paper to cut out shapes that make a goldfish.
- Add a fun ocean background.
- Use crayons or markers to add detail.
REMINDERS & NOTES
Math H.W
- Assigned: Monday, 10/7
- Due: Thursday, 10/10
Language Arts H.W
- Assigned: Monday, 10/7
- Due: Wednesday, 10/9
ELA/Math/Social Studies/Science - Sr. Noor Hassouneh
English Language Arts
Unit 1- Part 1: Empires in the Middle Ages- Lesson: The Middle Ages
- Lesson: Lords & Surfs
Unit 2 Operations: Multiplication, Division, and Algebraic Thinking
- Lesson 8: Multiples & Factors
- Lesson 9: Number and Shapes Patterns
Science
- Chapter 2: What makes the devices in Ergstown output or fail to output energy?
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit A Chapter 6
Lesson 2 “Surat Al-Inshiqaq” (Ayaat 16-25)
Recite, understand, and memorize Surat Al-Inshiqaq.
Learn the main lessons learned from this surah.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lobna Hassan
Group 1
Review lessons 15, 16, 17
Writing activity book
Spelling Arabic Bee words
Group 2
Chapter 6 - Lesson 18
- Words Particular to Quranic Font
- Writing activity book
- Spelling Arabic Bee words
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Body schema development
Coordination of upper and lower body
Run through course with obstacles
Endurance and strength development
Cardiovascular development
Lesson 02:
Master volleyball passes (overhead, reception, and serve)
Learn how to place yourself on the court
The rotation
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Lesson 2 What is a computer ?
- How does computers work ?
- EdClub typing lesson
- Hands-on activities
Art
Q1-L4: Learning One Point Perspective
- Draw a horizon line with a center vanishing point.
- Add 3 boxes on, above, and below the line.
- Draw lines from each corner to vanishing point.
- Add parallel lines for the sides.
- Shade inside the boxes, leaving the gaps unshaded.
REMINDERS & NOTES
- Capitalization Test: Monday, 9/23
- All students will be sent home with a English packet to practice and review during Fall Break.
ELA/Math/Social Studies/Science - Ms. Desiree Wofford
English Language Arts
Unit 1 Lesson 9: Tone
- Define tone and write in multiple tones.
- Compare and contrast the tones of two texts.
Unit 1 Lesson 10: Event Sequences, Similes, & Metaphors
- Plan personal narratives by outlining a sequence of events.
- Describe pieces of music using similes and metaphors.
Math
Unit 1 Lesson 5 Divide Multi-Digit Numbers - Session 2 & 3
- Estimating quotients
- Use multiplication to estimate quotients
- Divide a multi digit whole number by a two-digit number
- Explain the strategy used to divide
Science
Unit 1 Lesson 2.1: Observing Patterns
- Learn that there is a daily pattern in which the sun is visible in daytime, and the stars are visible during night time.
- When scientists have new ideas about answers for their questions, they plan investigations and gather evidence to see if their ideas are supported
Social Studies
Chapter 3-Lesson 1: The Spanish Colony in the Americas
- Learn about the Spanish Colonies settled in the Americas
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit A - Chapter 5
Lesson 1 Surat-Al-Mulk (Ayaat 1-11)
Read, learn, and recite Surah-ul-Mulk (Ayah 1-11).
Highlight the main lessons learned from this surah.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lobna Hassan
Group 1
Understand Quran (4A)
Surah Al-Fatihah (6-7)
- Translate Surah Al-Fatihah to English.
- Know the benefits of Surah Al-Fatihah.
Group 2
Bidaya reading book
Chapter 2 - Lesson 6
- The Alphabet Letters with Tanween Fat-ha (ـــًــ)
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
Body schema development
Coordination of upper and lower body
Run through course with obstacles
Endurance and strength development
Cardiovascular development
Lesson 02:
Master volleyball passes (overhead, reception, and serve)
Learn how to place yourself on the court
The rotation
SEL
Lessons 16 - 18
Explore the effects of positive choices on how we feel about ourselves
Understand that we influence how others feel about themselves
Reinforce the idea that how we feel about ourselves is fragile and valuable by having students make egg portraits of themselves.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Lesson 2 What is a computer ?
- How does computers work ?
- EdClub typing lesson
- Hands-on activities
Nearpod typing quiz
Art
Q1-L4: Learning One Point Perspective
- Draw a horizon line with a center vanishing point.
- Add 3 boxes on, above, and below the line.
- Draw lines from each corner to vanishing point.
- Add parallel lines for the sides.
- Shade inside the boxes, leaving the gaps unshaded.
English Language Arts - Ms. Desiree Wofford
Sub Unit 3 Lesson 6: Connecting Moments in the Reading
- Consider the text details from specific sections of Dahl’s description of “The Great Mouse Plot” to analyze how each section portrays the boys’ emotions and contributes to an overall idea about the events described.
- All students will be sent home with a packet to practice and review during Fall Break.
- Capitalization Test: Monday, 9/23
Islamic Studies - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Students will learn about the different types of water and their conditions to purify.
They will describe the two types of impurities, and their specifications when Salah is valid.
They will be able to distinguish between visible and invisible impurities and learn how to remove them.
Leadership/Character - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Students are discovering careers that suit their interests through XELLO.
They will take a 3 part questionnaire that asks about their likes and dislikes and then suggest careers based on their interests.
Xello is engaging college and career readiness software that unlocks every student's potential by opening their eyes to future possibilities and equipping them with the self-knowledge, skills and confidence to build actionable plans for future success.
Math - Sr. Matou Amar
Lesson 6: Find Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple
- Session 1 homework is due Tuesday, 9/24
- Session 2 homework is due Monday, 10/7 inshallah.
Quran/Arabic - Sr. Walaa Musleh
Course-1 with Salah (50% Qur'anic Words)
Lesson 12
- Surah Al-Falaq
- Understand each word with the meaning.
Science - Ms. Matrid Ndife
Week of 9/23
- Analyze data using tools, technologies, and/or models (e.g., computational, mathematical) in order to make valid and reliable scientific claims or determine an optimal design solution.
- Explain the physical property of solubility, and how to develop solutions of different concentrations.
Week of 10/7
- Explain chemical properties including toxicity; flammability; reactivity; pH.
Social Studies - Sr. Walaa Musleh
Part 4
- Core Concepts 4.3: People's impact on the environment
Part 5 Economic and Geography
- Core Concepts 5.1: Economic Basics
- Core Concepts 5.2: Economic Process
- Core Concepts 5.3: Economic Systems
- Core Concepts 5.4: Economic Development
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Lesson 02:
Master volleyball passes (overhead, reception, and serve)
Learn how to place yourself on the court
The rotation
SEL
NO SEL: PE week
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 1: Advanced Computer Skills
Lesson 2: Operating System
- What is an Operating System ?
- Hardware and Software
- What is hardware ?
- What is software ?
- Video | Quiz/Typing
Art
No art this week.
English Language Arts - Sr. Aisha Taylor
Week of 9/23
Unit 7B: 2.10-2.11
Focus: Grammar skills such as forming sentences and labeling the parts of speech
Make predictions about a text
Work on their reading skills
Determine the figurative language relevant in a play
Vocabulary: futile, tentatively
Please remind students to keep their binders organized when they receive papers.
Week of 10/7
- Draft an essay that tracks character development throughout the play.
*Reminder: The essay will be due by the end of the week (Friday, 10/11)! Please encourage your students to work on their writing.
Islamic Studies - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Students will demonstrate how to carry out a Sajadah Tilawah and conditions that necessitate them.
Students will learn in detail the different types of Salah.
They will study compare and contrast Salatul Kusuf, Salatul Khusuf, Qasr Salah, Salatul Marid, Salatul Madhur, etc.
They will describe and explain the conditions when you can or should offer them.
Leadership/Character - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Students are discovering careers that suit their interests through XELLO.
They will take a 3 part questionnaire that asks about their likes and dislikes and then suggest careers based on their interests.
Xello is engaging college and career readiness software that unlocks every student's potential by opening their eyes to future possibilities and equipping them with the self-knowledge, skills and confidence to build actionable plans for future success.
Math - Sr. Matou Amar
Lesson 5 : Solve Proportional Relationship Problems
- Session 1 homework is due on Tuesday, 9/24.
- Session 2 homework is due on Monday, 10/7.
Quran/Arabic - Sr. Walaa Musleh
Course-1 with Salah (50% Qur'anic Words)
Lesson 12
- Surah Al-Falaq
- Understand each word with the meaning.
Science - Ms. Matrid Ndife
Standard: NGSS LS2A6-8.4
- Growth of organisms and population increases are limited by access to resources. (MS-LS2-1)
- Quiz on the interaction between species in an environment.
Week of 10/7
Group presentations on symbiotic relationships
Science Fair- Literature Research
Drawing conclusions from published paper on predator-prey relationship
Social Studies - Sr. Walaa Musleh
Unit 1: Origins
Chapter 1: Early People
- Section 1: Studying the Distant Past
- Section 2: Hunter- Gatherer Societies
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Lesson 02:
Master volleyball passes (overhead, reception, and serve)
Learn how to place yourself on the court
The rotation
SEL
NO SEL: PE week
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 2: Advanced Computer Skills
Lesson 2: What is the Internet ?
- Different types of Protocols
- Video: What is the Internet
Lesson 3: Connecting Networks
- Computer network
- Building a network
- Types of networks
- Networking protocols
Art
No art this week.
English Language Arts - Sr. Aisha Taylor
Week of 9/23
Unit: 8b: 2.9-2.10Focus on grammar skills such as forming sentences and labeling the parts of speech.
Make predictions about a text.
Determine the central and main ideas of a text
Key Vocabulary: reverberate, defiled, dehumanizing, unjust
Week of 10/7
- Write expository essays that will be due next week (week of 10/14).
Islamic Studies - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Students will be able to explain the significance of nikah
They will learn the qualities to look for in a spouse and the reasons for marrying.
They will enlist the Mahram and understand that Nikah cannot take place without a mahram.
Leadership/Character - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Students are discovering careers that suit their interests through XELLO.
They will take a 3 part questionnaire that asks about their likes and dislikes and then suggest careers based on their interests.
Xello is engaging college and career readiness software that unlocks every student's potential by opening their eyes to future possibilities and equipping them with the self-knowledge, skills and confidence to build actionable plans for future success.
Math - Sr. Matou Amar
- Session 3 homework is due Tuesday, 9/24
Quran/Arabic - Sr. Walaa Musleh
1B Weak Verb: وَهَبَ
- Understand the concept of weak verbs in Arabic
- Identify the weak letters (و, ي, and ا)
- Recognize their placement at the beginning, middle, or end of verbs.
- Explore how weak verbs occur frequently in the Quran
- Change the weak verb وَعَدَ (He promised) into different forms.
- Understand how weak letters in Arabic can change to make words easier to say.
Science - Ms. Matrid Ndife
Week of 9/23 - 9/24
NGSS Standard: PS2.A.6-8.2
- The motion of an object is determined by the sum of the forces acting on it; if the total force on the object is not zero, its motion will change.
- The greater the mass of the object, the greater the force needed to achieve the same change in motion.
- For any given object, a larger force causes a larger change in motion. (MS-PS2-2)
- Quiz: Forces
- Individual meetings on science fair projects
Week of 10/7
NGSS Standard_S2.B.6-8.2
- Gravitational forces are always attractive.
- There is a gravitational force between any two masses, but it is very small except when one or both of the objects have large mass—e.g., Earth and the sun. (MS-PS2-4)
- Explain the force of gravity
Social Studies - Sr. Walaa Musleh
Chapter 2: Section 3: Empires of the South
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Lesson 02:
Master volleyball passes (overhead, reception, and serve)
Learn how to place yourself on the court
The rotation
SEL
NO SEL: PE week
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Lesson 4: Understanding Computer Networks
- Define computer networks.
- Discuss the importance of networks in daily life.
- Explain different types of networks (LAN, WAN, PAN, etc.).
- Describe how data is transmitted over a network.
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