Weekly News & Learning
September 12, 2025
Principal's Message
Assalamu Alaikum!
Dear NISL Families,
We want to make sure you’re fully informed about your student’s attendance and assignment status. The Alma Student Information System allows you to receive notifications for attendance, missing assignments, and emergencies. Google Classroom guardian summaries allow you to see assignments and what hasn't been turned in yet.
Alma Parent Notifications
Below are the steps to sign up for Attendance Notifications and Missing Assignment Notifications, plus a quick tutorial video to help you follow along.
How to Sign Up for Notifications in Alma
Here are the steps to enable or adjust these notifications in Alma:
- Log In to Alma (nisl.getalma.com)
Use your parent/guardian credentials to access Alma.
- Go to Notification Preferences
Look for a section in your profile labeled Notification Preferences.
- Select Your Preferences
Select Phone call or Text Message for emergency notifications and attendance. Select Email or Text Message for missing assignment notifications.
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Google Classroom Guardian Summaries
Students in grades 4–12 use Google Classroom for their classes. Parents have been added as guardians, which allows you to receive email updates about posted assignments.
Please check your email for the Google Classroom invitation. Be sure to accept the invitation and select whether you’d like to receive summaries weekly or daily for all of your children.
If you did not receive an invitation or need help accessing summaries, please contact your child’s teacher or the main office.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
This is a reminder that our first Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, September 25th and Friday, September 26th. Please mark your calendars!
We are using PTCFast to schedule conferences. Please use the link below to sign up and complete all steps until you receive a confirmation email:
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Nur_Islamic_School_1
Middle & High School Families: We will be holding Team Conferences for middle and high school students, where you can meet with all of your child’s teachers at the same time. This format allows for a more comprehensive discussion of your child’s progress.
What is Ci3T? An Introduction for New Families
At NISL, we are committed to supporting every student in their growth academically, behaviorally, and socially. To help us achieve this, our school uses the Comprehensive, Integrated, Three-Tiered (Ci3T) Model of Prevention.
This model provides a structure of support for all students, combining three key elements:
- Academic success through strong instructional practices
- Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to guide student behavior
- Social-emotional learning through the Positive Action program
At the heart of Ci3T are our School-Wide Expectations:
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
- Be Your Best
These expectations are detailed in our School-Wide Expectation Matrix, which explains what these behaviors look like in different areas of the school. You’ll also see posters displayed around the building to remind students daily.
We encourage families to review and reinforce these expectations at home, as this partnership between school and home is vital to helping students thrive. For more details, please see our Ci3T Brochure, and look out for ongoing updates about Ci3T throughout the year.
Sincerely,
Aisha Blagaia
Principal
PTO Corner
📣 NISL PTO Dress Down Days Are Coming!
Parents, get ready! Starting this September, the last Monday of every month is Dress Down Day at NISL!
It’s a fun way to reward our students and support our school — plus, one less uniform = one more day to catch up on laundry!
Just send $2 with your child in a labeled envelope or Ziploc bag marked “PTO Dress Down Day” each last Monday of the month.
First dress down day is Monday, September 22nd.
Let’s make it fun and purposeful - thank you for supporting NISL PTO!
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
- 4th & 5th Grade Boys for keeping the masjid spaces neat and organized during prayer! " An applause of appreciation for 4th & 5th grde boys who neatly lined up their shoes for prayer" (Sr. Noor H.)
- Br. Wael (Sr. Amani's husband) for voluntarily volunteering to clean up the playground! (Br. Omar)
- Sr. Noor H for always answering my questions about prayer and Islam! (Sr. Zehra)
- Sr. Aisha for putting me with the coolest and funniest homeroom teacher--Ms. Kristen! (Sr. Zehra)
- Sr. Lobna for helping me learn the tashahhud dua! (Sr. Zehra)
- Coach Nouna thank you for not only teaching our kids the skills of the game but also instilling in our kids the values of discipline, perseverance, and teamwork. Your mentorship has shaped students into a better athlete and a better person.We love you coach Nouna! (Sr. Raziya)
- Sr. Mubaraka, I really appreciate you to coming to work with full energy and and starting day with positive energy with smile and kindness. I appreciate your positive energy—it's always great to have you around. Thanks for being part of the fun and good times we've shared. Your friendly attitude is always appreciated! (Sr. Raziya)
- Sr. Matou for excellence in meeting deadlines and completing tasks this year. Your professionalism stands out and is helps NISL run smoothly! (Sr. Zainab)
- Sr. Sakina for enforcing Ci3T hallway expectations for our students. She asked a student to go back and walk and waited to make sure it was done correctly. Teachers like you create environments of excellence! (Sr. Zainab)
Uniform Reminders
Grades 6-12
No make-up or jewelry
No jeans or sweat pants
No sandals or Crocs - EVEN ON FRIDAYS
Thursday, September 25 & Friday, September 26
Thursday, September 25 & Friday, September 26
- Sept. 19: PIcture Day (see flyer above)
- Sept. 22: NISL PTO Dress Down for $2 Day
- Sept. 24: No School - Staff professional development
- Sept. 25-26: No School - Parent Teacher Conferences SIGN UP LINK
- Sept. 29 - Oct. 3: No School - Fall Break I
...inshaAllah
What's For Lunch in September?
Tahfeedh Qur'an Program
Upcoming Learning
Reminders/Notes
✅ Please make sure your child comes to school on time each day.
✅ Send a healthy snack and a water bottle daily.
✅ Check ClassDojo tickets and encourage your child for their hard work!
✅ Remind your child to show kindness and respect to classmates and teachers.
ELAR/Islamic St./Math/Social St./Science/SEL - Sr. Nour Aljalab
🕗 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Letters: Q, R, S, TSounds: /kw/, /r/, /s/, /t/
Writing uppercase and lowercase letters
Beginning sounds and reading simple words
Amplify Skills Unit 1 (phonemic awareness, blending sounds)
- UFLI Lessons 8–11 (CVC short /a/ words and blending practice)
📘 Friday Test: Letter/sound recognition, writing Q–T, reading simple CVC words. 🕌 Islamic Studies 🕛 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Topic: Wudu (Ablution) Learning the steps of Wudu Why we make Wudu before prayer Practicing Wudu actions together ➗ Math 🕤 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Counting objects and showing numbers on a ten frame Writing numbers correctly i-Ready Lessons: Lesson 1 – Describe Position (above, below, beside, in front of, behind, next to) Science & Social Studies
🕌 Friday Test: Recite and show the steps of Wudu in order.
(Snack/Bathroom Break: 9:30–9:45)
🔢 Friday Test: Writing numbers 16–19, showing them on ten frames, using position words, comparing length/height.
Social Studies
Topic: Where Do I Live?
My Home and My Street
My City and My State
My Country (United States & U.S. Flag)
My World (Earth: land and water)
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) - Friday's only
Topic: Being a Kind and Respectful FriendHow to be a good friend
Showing kindness and respect in class
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Bothaina Ali
Topic: Lesson 2 - Arabic Letter's Shapes/Surah al Alaq
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.
Homework: Worksheet
Physical Education- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Lesson 01:
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
Lesson 02:
- Skill: I will catch the beanbag that is launched by my partner.
- Cognitive: I will discuss Newton’s Third Law of Motion.
- Fitness: I will participate in physical education at a level that increases my heart rate and improves my health.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will move safely around the activity area, staying in control ofmy movement and watching out for my classmates.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Lesson 4: Keyboard & Mouse Assignments
Keyboard Practice: Typing letters, numbers, and using space/enter keys in typing games.
- Mouse Practice: Completing drag-and-drop activities and simple drawing exercises with the mouse.
Art
Scribbles, Lines, and Colors Assignment.
In this lesson, students will explore an art activity called Scribbles, Lines, and Colors. They will make scribbles, outline them, and fill the shapes with bright colors to show creativity.
ELAR/Islamic St./Math/Social St./Science/SEL- Sr. Amani Aljalab
REMINDERS & NOTES
Reminders
Homework is assigned on Friday and should be completed by the following Friday.
Next week’s spelling words: race, late, rake, make, gave, age, fun, but, brave, space.
📚 English Language Arts & Reading
Amplify Skills: Lessons 17–21 (Basic Codes & Tricky Words)
- Amplify Knowledge:
Lesson 6 – Control Center
Lesson 7 – Doctor, World Bodies, Heroes
Lesson 8 – Five Keys to Health
Lesson 9 – The Pyramid, Pantry
Lesson 10 – What a Complicated Network
Amplify Skills:
Lesson 22 – Basic Code and Noun
Lesson 23 – Review Advanced Code
Lesson 24 – Review Advanced Code and Nouns
Lesson 25 – Advanced Code and Tricky Words
Lesson 26 – Advanced Code and Nouns
Phonological Awareness: Focus on letter sounds, blending, and segmenting
Grammar: Learning about nouns
Writing: Writing skills, punctuation marks, and capitalization
Reading: Read Aloud, Read Silent, Reading BodiesAssessment: Spelling test on Friday
🕌 Islamic Studies
Unit A, Chapter 5 – Thanking Allah and Appreciating His Blessings
New Words: Ni‘mah, Alhamdulillah, Dhikr, Al-Hamid
Surah of the Week: Surah Al-Fatiha
Names of Allah of the Week: Al-Hamid, The Praiseworthy
Weekly Dhikr: Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illallah, Subhanallah
- Main Focus: Things we can do to thank Allah, appreciating Allah’s blessings, and practicing Salah and Wudu
Assessment: Quiz on Thursday on chapter 5
🔢 Math
- Lesson 4, i-Ready, Use Addition to Subtract
- Lesson 4, i-Ready, Use Addition to Subtract Quiz on Friday
Daily Math Practice, focusing on Numbers, Operations, Geometry, Measurement, and Algebra, including small groups and individualized practice based on students’ needs
🌱Science
Chapter 3
How can Spruce the Sea Turtle’s offspring survive where there are sharks?
🌎Social Studies
Chapter 1, Lesson 6 – USA Symbols
Chapter 1, Lesson 6 – USA Symbols Quiz on Wednesday
Social-Emotional
Self-control strategies and implementing them in class
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Bothaina Ali
Topic: Lesson 3: The Alphabet Letters with Fat-ha (ـــَــ); Surah Al Alaq
Recognize the shape of the Fat-ha .
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.
Homework: Workbook
Physical Education- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Lesson 01:
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
Lesson 02:
- Skill: I will catch the beanbag that is launched by my partner.
- Cognitive: I will discuss Newton’s Third Law of Motion.
- Fitness: I will participate in physical education at a level that increases my heart rate and improves my health.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will move safely around the activity area, staying in control ofmy movement and watching out for my classmates.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Lesson 4: Keyboard & Mouse Assignments
Keyboard Practice: Typing letters, numbers, and using space/enter keys in typing games.
- Mouse Practice: Completing drag-and-drop activities and simple drawing exercises with the mouse.
Art
Scribbles, Lines, and Colors Assignment.
In this lesson, students will explore an art activity called Scribbles, Lines, and Colors. They will make scribbles, outline them, and fill the shapes with bright colors to show creativity.
REMINDERS & NOTES
I post full lessons, videos, classwork, quizzes with answer keys, and test answer keys on Google Classroom to support your child’s learning. Please encourage your child to review these materials regularly and make corrections when needed.
Spelling Word Assessment: Friday September 19
Language Arts Homework: Spelling Worksheet
- Assigned: Monday, September 15,2025
- Due: Friday September 19, 2025
Math/Social Studies/Science - Sr. Mebarka
Math
Unit 1: Numbers Within 20: Addition, Subtraction, and Data
Lesson 3: Solve One-Step Word Problems
Session 3: Develop
Session 4: Refine
Lesson 4: Draw and Use Bar Graphs and Picture Graphs
Session 1: Explore
Session 2: Develop
Social Studies
Unit 1: My community My country
Test 1: Lessons 1, 2, 3: 9/15/2025
Lesson 4: Our Government
Lesson 5 :Our Leaders
Lesson 6: Our Country's Symbols
Test 2: Lessons 4, 5, 6: 9/23/25
ELAR/Sr. Noor Hassouneh
English Language Arts & Reading
Skill 1 Lesson 14
Review: Tricky Words and Tricky Spelling ‘g’
- Read the Tricky Words do, to, down, and how.
- Review the Tricky Words he, she, we, be, me, the, a, was, and of.
- Read words with the Tricky Spelling ‘g’ where ‘g’ > /j/ or /g/.
- Sort and write words with ‘g’ > /j/ and ‘g’ > /g/.
Reading
Read “The Snack Mix” aloud with purpose and understanding in either a small group with the teacher or with a partner, and will answer oral literal questions about key details in the text.
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit B - Chapter 2: "Muhammad- The Blessed Child"
Recall the key events of Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ birth and early childhood.
Retell the story of Halimah and understand Allah’s blessings.
Recognize Allah’s special protection for Muhammad ﷺ.
Develop love for the Prophet ﷺ and practice his values of honesty and kindness.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lobna Hassan
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.
Social Emotional Learning/Physical Education- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Lesson 01:
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
Lesson 02:
- Skill: I will catch the beanbag that is launched by my partner.
- Cognitive: I will discuss Newton’s Third Law of Motion.
- Fitness: I will participate in physical education at a level that increases my heart rate and improves my health.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will move safely around the activity area, staying in control of my movement and watching out for my classmates.
Health /SEL:
Manage My Energy to Take Charge of My Body
Lesson 307: Understand Energy Management
- Define energy and recognize how it affects physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Identify Sources of Energy – Explore factors that influence energy levels, such as sleep, nutrition, hydration, exercise, and emotions.
Recognize the Importance of Balanced Energy – Discuss how maintaining balanced energy levels improves focus, mood, and productivity.
Learn Strategies for Managing Energy Positively – Introduce healthy habits like staying active, taking breaks, practicing mindfulness, and managing stress.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Lesson 4: Keyboard Assignments
- Practice using the keyboard through typing activities.
- Work on letters, numbers, spacebar, enter, and backspace keys to build typing skills.
Art
Scribbles, Lines, and Colors Assignment
- Use a pencil first to scribble and make outlines of wonky shapes
- Trace it with a sharpie
- Use colored pencils, crayons, or markers to color it in
- Use scissors to cut the whole shape out
- Then use a glue stick to attach it on a colored construction paper of your choice!
ELAR/Math/Social Studies/Science - Ms. Kristen Kinne
REMINDERS & NOTES
Spelling Words:
FOCUS: short e words, words with long e spelled ea, ie, e, and y, recognize the short i sound in been
LIST: next left help please believe many very been seen she between three easy sea leave
ELA
Unit 2: Animal Classification
Lesson 2 Classifying Animals
- Explain how text features help readers identify information about classifying living things.
- Define and determine the author’s point of view about animal classification.
- Identify nouns, verbs, and adjectives to explain their functions in sentences.
Lesson 3 Vertebrate or Invertebrate
- Identify the connection between vertebrates and invertebrates.
- Identify the important points from two informational texts on vertebrate and invertebrates.
Lesson 4 Warm or Cold Blooded?
- Identify the main idea in passages about warm- and cold-blooded animals.
- Identify supporting details in a passage about warm- and cold-blooded animals.
- Write a short reflection about an interesting animal to further research.
Lesson 5 Fins and Gills
- Use conventional spelling for doubling or not doubling a final consonant when adding the suffixes –ed and –ing to root words.
- Identify text features to gain greater understanding about fish.
- Identify information about fish and explain how specific text features support their learning about fish.
- Present findings learned about fish from the text features.
- Identify nouns, verbs and adjectives in a sentence.
Friday
VOCABULARY TEST, Grammar Lesson: Sentence types (command, statement, question, exclamation)
BOOK CLUB: Quiz on "The Chocolate Touch" Objective
~Answer questions about the book "The Chocolate Touch"
~Show mastery of understanding all aspects of the book.
MATH
Unit 2: Multiplication and Division: Concepts, Relationships, and Patterns Lesson 5 Multiply with 0,1,2,5, and 10
Session 1-5
- Multiply with 0,1,2,5, and 10
- Use equal groups and arrays to multiply
- Use repeated addition and skip counting to multiply
SOCIAL STUDIES
Chapter 2: Our Environment
- Lesson 2 Weather and Climate
- Lesson 3 Using Earths Resources
- Lesson 4 Interacting with the Environment
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit A - Chapter-6 "Yawm-ul-QiyamahTh: e Day of Judgement"
Recite and read aloud the lesson text (character reading for fluency & understanding).
Explain what Yawm-ul-Qiyamah (Day of Judgment) means in Islam.
Understand that everyone will be accountable for their deeds.
Recognize that Allah is Al-Khafid (The Abaser) – He lowers the arrogant and disobedient.
Recognize that Allah is Ar-Rafi‘ (The Exalter) – He raises the humble and obedient.
Apply the lesson by showing humility, obedience, and preparing good deeds for the Hereafter.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lobna Hassan
Group 1
Complet Qaidah Book( Alif Mamduda Long (باَ) and Short (بَـ))
Pronounce each letter of the alphabet correctly with Fat-ha and compare its pronunciation with that of the Long and Short Alifs.
Recognize that the difference between the long and the Short Alif is only in their shape, not in the way that they are pronounced.
Group 2 Quran Surat Al-Nabaa
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Lesson 01:
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
- Skill: I will pass and set to a strategic space.
- Cognitive: I will describe the strategies used to strike with control.
- Fitness: I will actively engage and work to improve my bumping/setting skills.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will use positive language and challenge my partner(s) to improve.
Health/ SEL
Responsibility for Your Own Actions
Understanding Responsibility:
Students will learn that being responsible means owning their choices and actions, whether positive or negative.
Cause and Effect:
Students will recognize that their actions have consequences for themselves and others.
Self-Reflection:
Students will practice thinking about how their actions affect feelings, learning, and relationships.
Positive Action Connection:
Students will understand that taking responsibility helps them feel good about themselves.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Lesson 4: Keyboard Assignments.
- Practice keyboard skills by focusing on typing accuracy and proper finger placement.
- Enjoy fun typing challenges to build speed while keeping their hands on the home row keys.
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. Each method shows how water and paint can create different patterns, making painting fun and creative!
REMINDERS & NOTES
Spelling Word Assessment Friday September 19
Social Studies Assessment Friday September 19
Language Arts Homework: Spelling Worksheet
- Assigned: Monday, September 15, 2025
- Due: Friday September 19, 2025
I post full lessons, videos, classwork, quizzes with answer keys, and test answer keys on Google Classroom to support your child’s learning. Please encourage your child to review these materials regularly and make corrections when needed.
ELA/Social Studies/Science - Sr. Noor Hassouneh
English Language Arts
Unit: Personal Narratives - Lesson 10
Similes and Metaphors
- Language: Identify and explain similes and metaphors.
- Reading: Interpret and analyze a simile or metaphor from the text.
- Writing: Include similes or metaphors in their personal narratives.
Science
Unit: Energy Conversions - Lesson 5 Forms of Energy
Key ConceptsWhen things start moving or changing, it is because of energy.
Energy is the ability to make things move or change.
Some forms of energy are light, sound, motion, electrical, thermal, and chemical.
Social Studies
Map and Globe
Objectives:
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.
Math - Sr. Mebarka Aftis
Unit 1: Whole Numbers: Place Value, Comparison, Addition, and Subtraction
Lesson 3: Round Whole Numbers
Session 3: Refine
Quiz 2 : Lesson 3: Round Whole Numbers
Lesson 4: Add Whole Numbers
Session 1: Explore
Session 2: Develop
Session 3: Refine
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Explain why the Quraysh wanted to kill the Prophet ﷺ
Describe the Prophet’s departure from Makkah and the Hijrah journey
List key events and miracles during the journey (e.g. Ghar Thawr, Umm Maʿbad’s story)
Identify the challenges faced by companions like ʿUmar ibn al-Khattab
Describe the Muslims’ excitement in Yathrib and how the Prophet ﷺ was welcomed
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lobna Hassan
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.
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Lesson 01:
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
Lesson 02:
- Skill: I will pass and set to a strategic space.
- Cognitive: I will describe the strategies used to strike with control.
- Fitness: I will actively engage and work to improve my bumping/setting skills.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will use positive language and challenge my partner(s) to improve.
Health/ SEL
Lesson 304:
Learn the social and emotional positive action of self-discipline by identifying what it means, understanding why it is important, and practicing strategies to control their thoughts, feelings, and actions in order to make positive choices.
Lesson 305:
- Understanding Resources: Identify the eight personal resources everyone has (time, energy, possessions, money, talents, thoughts, actions, and feelings).
- Recognizing Value: Understand that these resources are important and should be managed wisely to feel good about themselves and others.
- Learning Strategies: Learn specific strategies for managing each resource in positive ways (e.g., using time for schoolwork, sharing possessions, controlling feelings).
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 3: Introduction to Spreadsheets
- Learn about spreadsheets, create their own sheet, and practice basic formatting such as borders and colors.
- Take part in a hands-on activity and a short quiz to review what they learned.
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. Each method shows how water and paint can create different patterns, making painting fun and creative!
REMINDERS & NOTES
Check Google Classroom and review content.
Complete all Teacher Assigned-Iready
Reminder: Picture Day-September 19th
ELA/Math/Social Studies/Science - Ms. Wofford
English Language Arts
Unit 1: Personal Narrative
- Lesson 13 Point of View, Part 2
- Lesson 14: Showing (Not Telling) Emotions
- Lesson 15: Creating Strong Images Through Showing
Unit 2: Early American Civilizations
- Lesson 1: The Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations
- Lesson 2: Maya Adaptations
Language: Describe how language in texts creates a strong mental image for readers.
Writing: Add showing details to classmates’ telling sentences.
Math
Unit 1 Lesson 5: Divide Multi-Digit Numbers Estimating quotients
- Use multiplication to estimate quotients
- Divide a multi digit whole number by a two digit number
- Explain the strategy used to divide
Lesson 4 Quiz Monday
Social Studies
Unit 1: Patterns of Earth and Sky
- Lesson 1.6: The Brightness of Starlight
- Lesson 1.7: Explaining When We See Stars
- Lesson 2.1: Observing Patterns
- Lesson 2.2: The Daily Pattern
Objectives
Making explanations is an important practice in science.
Science explanations describe the way natural events happen.
Islamic Studies - Sr. Sakina Imtiaz
Unit A - Chapter 4 Lesson 3: "Surat-ul-Mulk"
Recite and understand Surat-ul-Mulk (22–30) with correct tajweed.
Explain the importance of following Sirat al-Mustaqeem.
Recognize the dangers of following wrong paths that lead to Jahannam.
Describe how believers show trust in Allah (Tawakkul).
Appreciate the blessings of Allah (eyes, ears, hearts, water, air, earth) and learn to use them in the right way.
Qur'an/Arabic - Sr. Lobna Hassan
Rules of Tajwid (Noon Mushaddah (نّ) and Meem Mushaddah (مّ)) lesson 2 p24-26
Noon Mushaddah (نّ): The n sound is doubled and stressed. Example: أَنَّ
Meem Mushaddah (مّ): The m sound is doubled and stressed. Example: يُمِمُّ
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Lesson 01:
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
Lesson 02:
- Skill: I will pass and set to a strategic space.
- Cognitive: I will describe the strategies used to strike with control.
- Fitness: I will actively engage and work to improve my bumping/setting skills.
- Personal & Social Responsibility: I will use positive language and challenge my partner(s) to improve.
Health
Understanding Choices:
Students will learn that they can make either positive or negative choices with their eight resources (time, energy, possessions, money, talents, thoughts, actions, and feelings).Cause and Effect:
Students will recognize that the choices they make with these resources have consequences for themselves and others.
Connection to Feelings:
Students will understand that positive choices with resources lead to good feelings about themselves, while negative choices can lead to bad feelings.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 3: Introduction to Spreadsheets
- Introduction to spreadsheets and their everyday uses with examples and a teacher demonstration.
- Learn how to create their own sheet, practice basic formatting such as borders and colors, and explore how spreadsheets help organize information.
- Take part in a hands-on activity to make a simple schedule and finish with a short quiz to review key points.
Art
How to Create Neurotrophic Line Drawing
- Draw free, wavy, or zigzag lines across the page without planning.
- Connect and round the lines, add shapes if they like, and fill the spaces with bright or soft colors.
REMINDERS & NOTES
English Language Arts - Sr. Shahieda Sallie
6A - Dahl and Narrative: Sub-Unit 4
Lesson 2 --> Writing the Body Paragraph
Lesson 3 --> Revising and Writing an Introduction
Lesson 4 --> Editing for Clarity and Cohesion
Lesson 4 --> Editing for Clarity and Cohesion (continued)
Objectives:
Introduce claims and supporting evidence
Use technology to produce and publish writing
End of UNIT 6A Dahl and Narrative Unit Reading Assessment
Islamic Studies - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Unit: Hadeeth
Students will present a topic from the Hadeeth they chose on Google Slideshow.
They will discuss and take notes on all the student presentations. They will be tested on them after all the students have presented.
Leadership/Character - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Concept of leadership in Islam by RESTing
R: Responsibility
E: lead by Example
S: Service
T: Taqwa
Math - Sr. Matou Amar
Unit 1: Expressions and Equations: Area, Algebraic Expressions, and Exponents.
Lesson 4: Work with Algebraic Expressions
Session 1 homework is due on Tuesday.
Session 2 homework is due on Wednesday.
Session 3 homework is due on Thursday.
Quran/Arabic - Sr. Walaa Musleh
Surah Al-Ikhlās (The Purification)
🌟 A short but very important Surah.
🕋 Pure faith free from shirk.
📖 Equal to one-third of the Qur’an.
❓ Answers: Who should we worship?
🌙 Recited often by the Prophet ﷺ.
✨ Reminder: Please review the meaning at home.
Science - Ms. Matrid Ndife
Standards: NGSS:PS1.A.6-8.2 PS1.B.6-8.1
- Lesson 2.3- Explaining how rust forms
- Lesson 2.4-Critical Juncture Assessment
- Lesson 2.5- Reflecting on Chemical reactions
Objectives
Students will be able to articulate the chemical reaction that results in rust, and will be assessed on their understanding and ability to work in groups and apply knowledge of concepts to solve challenge problems.
Social Studies - Sr. Walaa Musleh
🌱 Core Concept 3.6 – Ecosystems: Living things + environment.
🔎 Part 4: Human–Environment Interaction (Core Concept 4.1 – Environment & Resources): Renewable vs. nonrenewable.
🏞️ Core Concept 4.2 – Land Use: Farming, building, sustainability.
🌍 Core Concept 4.3 – People’s Impact: Pollution vs. clean energy & planting trees.
✨ Reminder: Review notes on Google Classroom.
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Objectives
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 2: Advanced Typing
Students will use nisl typing.edclub.com, signing in with their Google account or their name. They will complete multiple typing assignments to practice and improve both speed and accuracy.
REMINDERS & NOTES
English Language Arts - Sr. Shahieda Sallie
7A - Red Scarf Girl and Narrative: Sub-Unit 3
Lesson 11 --> What's in a Name?
Lesson 12 --> A Dramatic Ending
Sub-Unit 4
Lesson 1 --> Focus on the Body Paragraph
Lesson 2 --> Deepening Your Ideas
Lesson 3 --> The Introduction
Objectives:
Write and develop informative/explanatory texts
Develop the topic with relevant facts
Use strategies such as compare/contrast;classification; definition and graphics.
Islamic Studies - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Unit: Hadeeth
Students will present a topic from the Hadeeth they chose on Google Slideshow.
They will discuss and take notes on all the student presentations. They will be tested on them after all the students have presented.
Leadership/Character - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Concept of leadership in Islam by RESTing
R: Responsibility
E: lead by Example
S: Service
T: Taqwa
Math - Sr. Matou Amar
Unit 1: Proportional Relationships: Ratios, Rates, and Circles.
Lesson 5: Solve Proportional Relationship Problems
Session 1 homework is due on Wednesday.
Session 2 homework is due on Thursday.
Quran/Arabic - Sr. Walaa Musleh
📖 Qur’an
Lesson 1b – Weak Verb: وَهَبَ (to give)
🔎 Learn weak letters (و, ي, ا) and where they appear in verbs.
🕰️ Practice forms using examples like وَعَدَ (he promised).
🗣️ Explore how weak verbs change in different forms.
✨ Reminder: Practice is posted in Google Classroom.
Science - Ms. Matrid Ndife
NGSS Standards: MS-LS1-6; MS-LS2-3
Lessons 2.1-2.4 Review
Objectives:
- Review Ecology concepts- energy pyramid; carbon cycle; photosynthesis and its relationship to cellular respiration.
- Take Critical Juncture Assessment
Social Studies - Sr. Walaa Musleh
💵 Core Concept 2.9 – Money Management: How people use and manage money.
🎭 Part 3: Culture – Core Concept 3.1 What is Culture?: Beliefs, traditions, and daily life.
🕌 Core Concept 3.2 – Religion: How religion shapes people’s lives and societies.
🌐 Core Concept 3.3 – Cultural Diffusion & Change: How ideas, goods, and customs spread.
🔬 Core Concept 3.4 – Science & Technology: How inventions and discoveries change the world.
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Objectives
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 2: Lesson 4: Advanced Typing Skills
Students will use nisl typing.edclub.com, signing in with their Google account or their name. They will complete multiple typing assignments to practice and improve both speed and accuracy.
REMINDERS & NOTES
English Language Arts - Sr. Shahieda Sallie
8A - Perspectives & Narratives: Sub-Unit 4
Lesson 3 - Essay Flex Day
Lesson 4 Revising and Writing and Introduction
Lesson 5 Concluding and Polishing the Essay
Lesson 5 Concluding and Polishing the Essay continued
Objectives:
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, style and tone are appropriate
Introduce claims and support it with relevant evidence
Use technology to produce and publish their writing
End of UNIT 8A - Assessment: Perspectives & Narrative Unit Reading Assessment
Islamic Studies - Br. Ammar Shaikh
Unit: FIQH
Chapter: NAFL Salah
Students will learn about the different types of Nafl salah and their virtues. They will distinguish between them and the times they can be performed.
Leadership/Character - Br. Ammar Shaikh
NA
Math - Sr. Matou Amar
Unit 1: Geometric Figures: Rigid Transformations and Congruence.
The Unit 2 Review is scheduled from Friday, 09/12 to Monday, 09/15, with the Unit 1 Assessment planned for Tuesday, 09/16.
Unit 2: Geometric Figures: Transformations, Similarity, and Angle Relationships.
Lesson 4: Understand Dilations and Similarity
Session 1 homework is due on Thursday.
Session 2 homework is due on Friday.
Quran/Arabic - Sr. Walaa Musleh
📖 Qur’an
Lesson 6b – Mazeed-Fe‘el Verb Pattern: عَلَّمَ (To Teach)
📖 Identify the meaning of عَلَّمَ = to teach.
🔎 Recognize Mazeed-feeh verbs (shaddah on 2nd letter).
🕰️ Practice past (عَلَّمَ), present (يُعَلِّمُ) forms.
🗣️ Use in sentences: he taught, they taught, we teach.
📢 Learn imperative form: عَلِّمْ = Teach!
Science - Ms. Matrid Ndife
NGSS Standards: MS-PS2-1;2.
- Lesson 3:1- Crash
- Lesson 3.2-Investigating collision forces
- Lesson 3.3- Effect of collisions
Key Concepts
- In a collision between objects, a force is exerted on each object, and that affects each object’s velocity.
- When two objects collide, a force is exerted on each object. The two forces are exerted in opposite directions, but they are the same strength.
- Even though the force exerted on each object in a collision is the same strength, if the objects have different masses, their changes in velocity will be different.
Social Studies - Sr. Walaa Musleh
Students will continue learning about Native American culture groups, focusing on how different tribes adapted to their environments and developed unique traditions.
🌎 Next, we will begin Section 3 – Empires of the South
🏛️ Identify achievements of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca in science, math, and architecture.
⚔️ Explain how trade and conquest helped the Aztec Empire grow.
👑 Describe how Inca leaders unified their people with innovation and strong governance.
Social Emotional Learning/Health/PE- Sr. Nouna Bouzelmat
PE
Objectives
Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: improve VO2 max, which is the amount of oxygen the body can use at once.
Improving cardiovascular health: improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.
Improving body composition: help reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass.
Improving mental health: improve wellbeing, self-concept, and cognitive function.
Technology/Art - Sr. Rubeena Valappil
Technology
Unit 2: Lesson 4: Advanced Typing Skills
Students will use nisl typing.edclub.com, signing in with their Google account or their name. They will complete multiple typing assignments to practice and improve both speed and accuracy.
