Terry Fox National Run - Pledge Forms Due

Dear Parents,
Assalamu Alaikum

Last Wednesday, the students at Abraar Elementary School participated in the Terry Fox National School Run. I must say that it was a success, MashaAllah! Everyone from grade one to grade six participated either through walking or running. It was heartwarming to see the students participate in such large numbers. In addition, I want to share something incredibly sweet with all of you. The JKs and SKs were not able to run, so they decided to do something to help out. The teachers started "A Toonie for Terry" where each child brings two dollars to help in Terry's cause. I was overjoyed to see the amount of toonies raised.

Pledges are starting to come in, MashaAllah! Please note that all pledges need to be returned to school by October 7, 2014, inshaAllah.

I would like to give a big heartfelt thank you to everyone for their participation and generous donations. Jazakum Allahu Kharain.

Have a wonderful day, inshallah.

Sincerely,

Nancy-Ann Brethour
School Librarian

Islamic Studies Test - Unit 1

Assalamu alaikum Dear parents and students,

Don't forget that we will be having an Islamic Studies Test on Friday, September 26, 2014.
The test will be on Chapters 2 & 3 of Unit A:  Knowing Allah and the Oneness of Tawheed.
All students are encouraged to be well prepared for the test and try their best!

Tr. Salma

Science Project Information

Alsalamo Alikom dear Parents                                        
Insha'Allah grade 6 students will be working on their first science project.
The project is that they have to create their own animal by choosing different parts of animals according to the importance of those parts and how those parts help the animal to survive within the biodiversity around it.
This project will help the students to think critically which is a higher order thinking level and show their creativity.
The due date is: Wednesday, September 24th.
The project idea: Students have to draw their imaginary animal on half of the chart and list the different parts of the animal's body and explain why they chose those parts and their importance on the other half.
The rubric is attached.
Looking forward to show me your creativity my beloved students :)

Science Rubric

Super Creature

 Tr. Rania  Abdeldaim

CATEGORY	Weight for Each Category	4	3	2	1
Labels	(5 points)	Every item that needs to be identified has a label. It is clear which label goes with which structure.	Almost all items (90%) that need to be identified have labels. It is clear which label goes with which structure.	Most items (75-89%) that need to be identified have labels. It is clear which label goes with which structure.	Less than 75% of the items that need to be identified have labels OR it is not clear which label goes with with item.
Drawing - general	(5 points)	Lines are clear and not smudged. There are almost no erasures or stray marks on the paper. Color is used carefully to enhance the drawing. Stippling is used instead of shading. Overall, the quality of the drawing is excellent.	There are a few erasures, smudged lines or stray marks on the paper, but they do not greatly detract from the drawing. Color is used carefully to enhance the drawing. Overall, the drawing is good.	There are a few erasures, smudged lines or stray marks on the paper, which detract from the drawing OR color is not used carefully. Overall, the quality of the drawing is fair.	There are several erasures, smudged lines or stray marks on the paper, which detract from the drawing. Overall, the quality of the drawing is poor.
Knowledge Gained	(5 points)	When asked about 10 items in an unlabeled drawing of the same plant or animal, the student can identify all of them accurately.	When asked about 10 items in an unlabeled drawing of the same plant or animal, the student can identify 8-9 of them accurately.	When asked about 10 items in an unlabeled drawing of the same plant or animal, the student can identify 6-7 of them accurately.	When asked about 10 items in an unlabeled drawing of the same plant or animal, the student can identify 5 or less of them accurately.
Drawing - details	(5 points)	All assigned details have been added. The details are clear and easy to identify.	Almost all assigned details (at least 85%) have been added. The details are clear and easy to identify.	Almost all assigned details (at least 85%) have been added. A few details are difficult to identify.	Fewer than 85% of the assigned details are present OR most details are difficult

Student Name:     ________________________________________

Message from Quran Teacher

Dear Parents,

Assalamo Allikum.

My name is Hadia Arabi Katbi. I am your child’s Quran teacher. In this
welcoming letter, I ask Allah Almighty to make this school year a successful one, and
to help us make the Quran reach our children’s tongues and hearts. My utmost goal in
my classroom is to make your child learn how to read the Quran properly, Inshallah.
Also, your child will be memorizing some Suras of the Quran.
I will keep you informed of your child’s progress in memorization and
learning through the student agenda which will be the main communication line
between me and the parents. On a weekly basis, you will find in the agenda the
ayas we plan to study and memorize and when the ayas are due for testing. Please
do check the agenda at least once a week to check on your child's progress as I will
write notes and comments in case your child is not progressing.
Inshallah, with your help, support and feedback, you will notice a big difference
in your child’s Quran reciting. Please feel free to contact me through the school
number or my email.

Wassalamo Allikum

Hadia Arabi Katbi (Quran Teacher)

hkatbi@abraarschool.com

The National School Terry Fox Run Day

The National School Terry Fox Run Day

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Assalamu Alaikum

Abraar School is pleased to be hosting the annual National School Terry Fox Run Day.  This year, it will be on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. All monies raised through our event will be forwarded to The Terry Fox Foundation to further the cause of cancer research.  In addition, our walk/run will be on school grounds. Teachers and supervisors will be on hand to supervise and assist students along the way.

In addition, a permission slip and pledge form will be sent home with the grades 1 to 6 students onFriday, September 19, 2014. All students are encouraged to take part.  Let us keep Terry’s dream to find a cure for cancer alive. For more information, please visit http://www.terryfox.org/SchoolRun/

Thank you for your support in this crucial fight against cancer.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan

Sincerely,
Tr. Nancy,
Event Organizer

Social Studies Quiz

Assalamu Alaikum,

Just a reminder that Grade 6 students will have a Social Studies Quiz on Tuesday, September 23. The
quiz is a review of the provinces/territories of Canada, their capital cities and their locations on a map of Canada.  Students will also be required to know the proper abbreviations for each of the provinces and territories.

Best Regards,
Tr. Salma

Grade 6 Math Test

Alsalamo alikom Dear Parents 

InshaaAllah we will have a Math test in chapter 1 on September 30th in lessons 1,2,3,4,6,7,8

Jazakom Allah Khairan

Tr. Rania

Welcome to 6B!

Assalamu Alaikum dear parents and students,

I am very pleased to be returning to Abraar this year as the Grade 6 Language and Social Studies teacher.  A good learning experience is built on a cooperative effort among parent, student and teacher.  I hope that we can all work together to make this year a successful one!

Tr. Salma Haslam