The Suffah Scoop

Assalam Alaikum Parents and Guardians,

The holy month of Ramadan is just around the corner! May Allah bestow His blessings upon us in the remaining days of the month of Sha'ban and grant us the opportunity to reach the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a time for reflection, seeking forgiveness, and supplication. May Allah grant us the ability to make the most out of it. Let us not forget to pray for our muslim brothers and sisters in parts of the world enduring trials and hardships. May they experience the coming month with peace, tranquility, and safety. Ameen!

We have a busy month ahead. To kick-off, we are holding a School Open House on March 4th, offering an opportunity for new families interested in enrolling their children at our school to explore our curriculum and programs and meet with our dedicated teachers and staff. Please spread the word among your family and friends.

Following that, on March 6th, we have an online parent workshop for our Junior Kindergarten to Grade 2 parents, providing a chance for collaborative learning and valuable insights.

The enthusiasm continues on March 7th and 8th with our Business Market/Ramadan Bazaar, where our talented students will exhibit and sell their handmade items, experiencing entrepreneurship. We warmly invite all parents to stop by to support and witness the creativity of our young entrepreneurs.

On March 11th, we'll hold a special assembly to welcome the blessed month of Ramadan.

March will also feature two significant competitions - the Arabic Spelling Bee on March 15th and the Quran Competition on March 27th. Kindly complete and submit the registration forms before the deadlines if your child wishes to participate.

As the month unfolds, we'll conclude with a Student and Staff Iftar on March 29th, providing a moment for communal reflection and breaking of fast together.

Please note that Ramadan and Eid/Spring Break will begin after this Iftar. We pray that you spend quality time with your families during this period and look forward to welcoming our students back to school on April 15th, re-energized and ready for the next phase of their educational journey.

Wishing you all a fulfilling and blessed month ahead. Please remember us in your prayers and duaa.

Principal

Nazia Hakim

School Open House

Families who are interested in enrolling their children in our school are invited to join us for our upcoming School Open House on March 4th from 9:00AM to 11:00AM. This is an excellent opportunity to meet our administrators, teachers and Hifz instructors, and to learn about our enhanced curriculum, Hifz program and Robotics and Martial Arts programs. We invite you to share the invitation with your family and friends who may be interested in joining the Suffah family.

"Let's Talk" Workshop

All parents of children in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 2 are invited to join our second session of our "Let's Talk" online workshops held virtually on March 6th at 5:30PM. These bi-monthly sessions aim to create an open forum for meaningful discussions on topics relevant to parents with young learners. We encourage you to bring your questions, experiences, and an open mind to this interactive session. The meeting link will be shared on Google Classroom closer to the date.

Entrepreneurship & Leadership School Market (Ramadan Bazaar)

We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to all parents and guardians, to join us at our upcoming Entrepreneurship and Leadership School Market/ Ramadan Bazaar, where our Grade 4 - 8 students will be showcasing and selling unique handmade items or artwork created by them.

Time: 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Location: School Gym

Eligibility and Registration: Grade 4 - 8 students, as well as younger students wishing to participate, need to complete the following registration form by March 1st: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YtbM_-CH5nZ4CjVi78DeKFwNv0555bTQNh9iGcUfjvs/viewform?ts=65ddf7c5&edit_requested=true

Important Information: Student creations/ products must be submitted to the school by March 6th to ensure they are displayed in the stalls.

This event is an enriching and holistic learning experience that goes beyond the traditional classroom setting, providing a platform for our students to apply practical skills learned in various subjects, such as math (pricing, budgeting and financial literacy), art (crafting handmade items), and communication (interacting with customers). It will also introduce the students to basic business concepts that can be built upon as they progress through their education. It will also foster entrepreneurship and innovation by learning to transform ideas into tangible products, and responsibility by managing their stalls. By allocating a portion of the funds raised to support the school (30%), children will learn about philanthropy and community engagement.

For inspiration, our students can create any of, but no limited to, the following items: Islamic art and calligraphy, ramadan decorations, prayer beads (Misbaha), bookmarks, Ramadan calendars, Sadaqah jars, Eid greeting cards, hand-painted tote bags, and keychains.

First Day of Ramadan Assembly

A special assembly to mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. The assembly will feature a special Ramadan storytime for students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 4, as well as a career assembly for students in Grades 5 to 8. Dr. Fadwa Elashi, Child Psychologist, of Nectar Education will be leading both sessions.

Registration Opens for WonderCoaster Building Contest

Our Grade 5 to 8 students are invited to register to participate and represent our school in Canada's Wonderland WonderCoaster Building Contest taking place on May 3rd, 2024. Participating students will work on small teams to build models of gravity rides (roller coasters) and compete to win prizes. Registration details will be shared with the concerned grades in due course.

School Arabic Spelling Bee

This competition is open for our Grade 3 to 8 students to showcase their proficiency in Arabic spelling. Interested students need to sign up using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPNksZOOGDwvbJpm8JMKPwxKKsCNWs_2zczn53tWacqh-VvQ/viewform. Please complete registration by March 12th.

Registration Opens for Gauss Math Contest

Interested students in Grades 7 & 8 are invited to register to participate in the Gauss Math Contest taking place on May 15th, 2024. The Gauss Contest is a written test in multiple-choice format that introduces students in Grades 7 and 8 to a broader perspective of mathematics in a fun, accessible way. This contest is organized by The Center for Education in Mathematics and Computing at Waterloo University. Registration details will be shared with the relevant grades in due course.

Quran Competition

Please register your child using the following link by no later than March 15th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bip59FHKRyAQwAeCccBakxa6vGgZBDfw3Siczke7KYo/viewform?ts=65ddf765&edit_requested=true.

The assigned Surah for each grade level was shared earlier on Google Classroom. Please support your child in preparing for the competition and reach out to the Quran teacher, Ms Mona at memejm@hotmail.com if you need further support.

Award Assembly

Announcing the stars of the month in academics and character.

• Statutory Holiday - No School
  
• Student and Staff Iftar - We are delighted to extend a special invitation to an exclusive Iftar gathering dedicated to our students and staff members only and taking place at Masjid Khadijah. This gathering is an opportunity for our school community to come together, break bread, and share in the blessings of Ramadan.
  
  

JK/SK 1

Academic: Rayyan Kurreembukus & Hashim Siddiqui

Character: Emaan Jawed & Aaima Khan

Quran: Lilya & Layla Al-Madhoun

JK/SK 2

Academic: Dawood Shaikh

Character: Musa Siddiqui

Quran: Esa Usman

Grade 1/2

Academic: Juwairiyah Chhapra (Grade 1) & Yara Saleh (Grade 2)

Character: Rafeedah Ajisegiti (Grade 1) & Ahmad Usman (Grade 2)

Quran: Mahmoud & Aisha Amure & Aleezah Shaikh

Grade 3/4

Academic: Rahim Jawed

Character: Rumaisa Shaikh

Quran: Zaid Al-Madhoun & Safreen Chowdhury

Grade 5/6

Academic: Hasan Zeeshan (Grade 5) & Mustafa Qamar (Grade 6)

Character: Touleen Al-Najjar

Quran: Jana Rajjoub

Grade 7/8

Academic: Hafsa Zeeshan & Wasiq Fawad

Character: Jumanah Mostafa

Quran: Fatima Abdelrahman

Suffah Academy students recently took part in the Polar Bear literature contests, showcasing their talents in poetry and short stories alongside peers from all over Canada. We are delighted to share that 13 of our students have successfully advanced to the second round after excelling in the initial stage. Their outstanding literary creations will soon be published, signifying the start of their journey into the captivating worlds of language and literature.

A warm congratulations to our budding writers!

The winners are:

• Rafeedah Ajisegri (Grade 1)
  
• Aisha Amure (Grade 1)
• Azlan Sediqi (Grade 2)
• Hafsa Al-Huq (Grade 2)
• Wardah Ali (Grade 2)
• Ilyana Mirza (Grade 2)
• Atir Ali (Grade 3)
• Maryam Usman (Grade 4)
• Musfirah Ahmed (Grade 4)
• Aminah Abdulghaffar (Grade 4)
• Touleen Al-Najjar (Grade 5)
• Aaisha Siwani (Grade 6)
• Rahim Pasha (Grade 6)