february 2023
"THE PRICE OF SUCCESS IS HARD WORK, DEDICATION TO THE JOB AT HAND, AND THE DETERMINATION THAT WHETHER WE WIN OR LOSE, WE HAVE APPLIED THE BEST OF OURSELVES TO THE TASK AT HAND."
VINCE LOMBARDI
VINCE LOMBARDI
Message from the Director
Hello Kindians,
Happy February! We hope this newsletter finds you well. As we embark on another month of learning and growth, I wanted to welcome you to this latest edition of our newsletter. Our monthly newsletter is one of the ways we use to keep all parents of young and older children abreast of the great works our students and teachers do throughout all grades.
February is a very busy month for the Kindi community. This is just some of what we're working on: Parent Teacher Conferences, our 3rd Bake Sale, Quran Competition, preparing a meeting on the Wisconsin Nature's trip, practice for Encanto and the Spring Celebration, Eagles Volleyball games, Student Council functions, and indoor and outdoor Field Trips amongst numerous other items. The school nowadays is a beehive of activities and you cannot miss the energy around the building.
Our biggest event is coming up soon in about four weeks. It is our annual Spring Celebration in which ALL of our children will take part. We will be sending you the form to reserve your tickets and to get more details related to the event. We are excited about having the whole Kindi family get together on that night and enjoy an evening of talent, inspiration, and community.
As always, we encourage you to reach out to us with any questions or concerns. Our dedicated teachers and staff are here to support your child and help them reach their full potential.
Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education and for being a great support for your children, our teachers, and the school.
Hatem Elagha
Executive Director
Kindi Academy
Message from the Dean
Dear Kindi Family,
Happy February! I am always proud of the hard work of our Eagles in and out of the classroom. The cold winter weather has not stopped us from working hard and SOARing like an Eagle! I say this often but it rings true every single day…It’s always a Great Day to be an Eagle!
The month of January saw lots of conversations with our students about the importance of bravery and dreaming big. It’s inspiring to see students at such a young age have such big plans for themselves! Being in the classroom gives me the opportunity to see this firsthand, our 3-6 students got to draw pictures of their “dreams” for when they grow up. The 6-9 Students discussed the importance of setting goals for ourselves and shared what they want to be when they grow up. Our 4th-8th graders spent time during their SEL Classes discussing the importance of bravery and standing up for what is right. Every time I step into our classrooms I am reminded of how bright the future is because of the amazing students we have here and the big goals and dreams they have for themselves!
This month, our theme is tolerance. President John F. Kennedy once said, “Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.” In our SEL Classes, we will be discussing the importance of accepting others, respecting people’s differences and celebrating our diversity.
In other news, I want to remind everyone about our uniform policy. Please make sure your child(ren) are coming to school in the Kindi Uniforms (green/white polo with the logo, khaki pants/gym pants on gym days, etc.). For detailed information about the uniform policy, please see the School Handbook.
There is always something amazing happening here at Kindi Academy. Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff. I wish everyone another successful month here at Kindi!
As always, GO EAGLES!
Best Regards,
Sevim Memisovski
Dean of Students
Kindi Academy
Happy February! I am always proud of the hard work of our Eagles in and out of the classroom. The cold winter weather has not stopped us from working hard and SOARing like an Eagle! I say this often but it rings true every single day…It’s always a Great Day to be an Eagle!
The month of January saw lots of conversations with our students about the importance of bravery and dreaming big. It’s inspiring to see students at such a young age have such big plans for themselves! Being in the classroom gives me the opportunity to see this firsthand, our 3-6 students got to draw pictures of their “dreams” for when they grow up. The 6-9 Students discussed the importance of setting goals for ourselves and shared what they want to be when they grow up. Our 4th-8th graders spent time during their SEL Classes discussing the importance of bravery and standing up for what is right. Every time I step into our classrooms I am reminded of how bright the future is because of the amazing students we have here and the big goals and dreams they have for themselves!
This month, our theme is tolerance. President John F. Kennedy once said, “Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.” In our SEL Classes, we will be discussing the importance of accepting others, respecting people’s differences and celebrating our diversity.
In other news, I want to remind everyone about our uniform policy. Please make sure your child(ren) are coming to school in the Kindi Uniforms (green/white polo with the logo, khaki pants/gym pants on gym days, etc.). For detailed information about the uniform policy, please see the School Handbook.
There is always something amazing happening here at Kindi Academy. Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff. I wish everyone another successful month here at Kindi!
As always, GO EAGLES!
Best Regards,
Sevim Memisovski
Dean of Students
Kindi Academy
Eagles Of The Month
January 2023
Eagle of the Month
Theme: Be Brave…Dream Big!
1st Grade
Milana Masionis
Ibrahim Patel
Ali Sillo
2nd Grade
Faisal Alhussaini
Melia Alhamwi
Aalimah Mirza
3rd Grade
Badir Osman
Eren Kalimulah
Majed Al-Masri
4th Grade
Adam Hassan
Aqsa Qureshi
Haniya Omar
5th Grade
Jibreel Sharif
Emad Tarabishy
Abdullah Bhuiyan
6th Grade
Abdurrahman Hoda
7th Grade
Maaz Khan
8th Grade
Asma Hussaini
Eagle of the Month
Theme: Be Brave…Dream Big!
1st Grade
Milana Masionis
Ibrahim Patel
Ali Sillo
2nd Grade
Faisal Alhussaini
Melia Alhamwi
Aalimah Mirza
3rd Grade
Badir Osman
Eren Kalimulah
Majed Al-Masri
4th Grade
Adam Hassan
Aqsa Qureshi
Haniya Omar
5th Grade
Jibreel Sharif
Emad Tarabishy
Abdullah Bhuiyan
6th Grade
Abdurrahman Hoda
7th Grade
Maaz Khan
8th Grade
Asma Hussaini
News from our 3-6 Classrooms
“The greatest gift we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” ~Maria Montessori
Groundhog’s Day just passed, and Woodstock Willie saw his shadow, which means six more weeks of winter ahead of us - not surprising where we live! January was a slow-going month, but we were productive and busy! We presented the parts of a penguin and snowman. The children enjoyed making booklets of each.
We have been practicing our songs and dances for the spring recital every week, and the children are excited to put on a show for their families! Thank you, parents, for taking out the time to go over lyrics and practice with your child at home too!
Additionally, the children had an amazing time when Dave’s Reptiles visited Kindi for an in-school field trip! They got to see and touch a lizard, a 50-pound turtle, and even a couple of snakes! They learned a lot of facts about the animals and asked some great questions too. The children were so brave around the reptiles! Next month, the children will enjoy a puppet show and a visit from an author who will read to the children.
We look forward to upcoming parent-teacher conferences to discuss the progress of your children!
~ The 3-6 Team
Groundhog’s Day just passed, and Woodstock Willie saw his shadow, which means six more weeks of winter ahead of us - not surprising where we live! January was a slow-going month, but we were productive and busy! We presented the parts of a penguin and snowman. The children enjoyed making booklets of each.
We have been practicing our songs and dances for the spring recital every week, and the children are excited to put on a show for their families! Thank you, parents, for taking out the time to go over lyrics and practice with your child at home too!
Additionally, the children had an amazing time when Dave’s Reptiles visited Kindi for an in-school field trip! They got to see and touch a lizard, a 50-pound turtle, and even a couple of snakes! They learned a lot of facts about the animals and asked some great questions too. The children were so brave around the reptiles! Next month, the children will enjoy a puppet show and a visit from an author who will read to the children.
We look forward to upcoming parent-teacher conferences to discuss the progress of your children!
~ The 3-6 Team
Updates from Our 6-9 Classroom
“Children acquire knowledge through experience in the environment.”
Maria Montessori
Our students started the New Year with a great vigor and enthusiasm which is leading them on the path of love of learning and success.
Our First year students have adapted the class routines gracefully. Learning to be organized and time management skills are an important part of their learning. They are enjoying their reading comprehension, the first lesson of sequencing the words in alphabetical order (preparation for how to use a dictionary for future), categories of nouns and understanding of verbs and their function. Creating sentences is an integral part of their English language learning which continuously helps in good sentence structure. They are excited about advance rounding off numbers, and 4 digit addition with carry over. Ongoing understanding of money, time and fractions will serve as a scaffolding for their future concepts.
Students are diving into map skills, learning about the parts of the Earth.and geographical features. They have been introduced to the life cycle of frogs and the needs of plants. They love to make their projects and show the quality work.
Our Second year students are working hard with the advanced concepts. They are showing a mature attitude towards their work and continue to produce quality work. Introduction of higher concepts of punctuation and grammar are making them proficient in their proofreading and editing skills. Ongoing reading comprehension exercises will help them apply analytical skills. Children are enjoying and taking pride in their Creative writings
Students have been introduced to 4 digit multiplicand with 2 digit multiplier with our special math material. Continuous practice of word problems are a great tool for exercising their computation and critical thinking skills. They are excited to practice times tables and understand the correlation of math concepts.
Students are enjoying learning the map skills and their projects of Fundamental Needs of Humans.
Our Third year students continue to show responsibility and passion to enhance their critical thinking skills. Understanding, interpreting and applying their knowledge on how to follow directions has planted a seed to polish their independence. Editing, proofreading and ongoing grammar work are a continuous practice to improve their writing skills. Reading comprehension is an integral part of their weekly plan. Students have been introduced to the abstract multiplication and division concepts to solidify the concrete learning. They have introduced the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) with a review of LCM. Students are excited to learn the Decimals and place value of decimals. The correlation of fractions with decimals sparked a new level of understanding.
Students are studying the timeline of Ancient Civilizations, mapping and animal and plant cells which will build the future concepts. Children are demonstrating a high level of work in producing social sciences projects.
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare it for today".
Sincerely,
6-9 Classroom
Maria Montessori
Our students started the New Year with a great vigor and enthusiasm which is leading them on the path of love of learning and success.
Our First year students have adapted the class routines gracefully. Learning to be organized and time management skills are an important part of their learning. They are enjoying their reading comprehension, the first lesson of sequencing the words in alphabetical order (preparation for how to use a dictionary for future), categories of nouns and understanding of verbs and their function. Creating sentences is an integral part of their English language learning which continuously helps in good sentence structure. They are excited about advance rounding off numbers, and 4 digit addition with carry over. Ongoing understanding of money, time and fractions will serve as a scaffolding for their future concepts.
Students are diving into map skills, learning about the parts of the Earth.and geographical features. They have been introduced to the life cycle of frogs and the needs of plants. They love to make their projects and show the quality work.
Our Second year students are working hard with the advanced concepts. They are showing a mature attitude towards their work and continue to produce quality work. Introduction of higher concepts of punctuation and grammar are making them proficient in their proofreading and editing skills. Ongoing reading comprehension exercises will help them apply analytical skills. Children are enjoying and taking pride in their Creative writings
Students have been introduced to 4 digit multiplicand with 2 digit multiplier with our special math material. Continuous practice of word problems are a great tool for exercising their computation and critical thinking skills. They are excited to practice times tables and understand the correlation of math concepts.
Students are enjoying learning the map skills and their projects of Fundamental Needs of Humans.
Our Third year students continue to show responsibility and passion to enhance their critical thinking skills. Understanding, interpreting and applying their knowledge on how to follow directions has planted a seed to polish their independence. Editing, proofreading and ongoing grammar work are a continuous practice to improve their writing skills. Reading comprehension is an integral part of their weekly plan. Students have been introduced to the abstract multiplication and division concepts to solidify the concrete learning. They have introduced the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) with a review of LCM. Students are excited to learn the Decimals and place value of decimals. The correlation of fractions with decimals sparked a new level of understanding.
Students are studying the timeline of Ancient Civilizations, mapping and animal and plant cells which will build the future concepts. Children are demonstrating a high level of work in producing social sciences projects.
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare it for today".
Sincerely,
6-9 Classroom
Updates from 4th Grade
4th Grade English Language Arts and Reading
It’s a brand new year for fourth grade! We started this year by reading a biography of our first president George Washington. Tise biographies will help the children understand American History better. The first biography we read was Who was George Washington? Students got an in depth look into our first president. Not only did they learn about important facts but they got to learn about him as a person. Then the students then worked together on a project about President Washington trying to find textual evidence to support that Georgre Washington was brave, fair, loyal, and smart.
Students also have been learning about the different types of paragraphs. Students are also practicing writing detailed and well written paragraphs weekly.
4th Grade Social Studies/American History
New year and new semester means students are still traveling the globe learning about different regions of our earth. Students have learned about Central America, the Caribbean Islands, and South America. Students learned about the culture and histories of these lands. Students also learned about the environmental and economical issues. Students got to learn the difference between real pirates and pirates from the media. Students pretended to be a pirate crew and came up with a story for the crew's history. Students have fun not only learning about history but also acting it out.
Art- Intro to Art
4th grade students are now picking up their paint brushes and oil pastels to learn about art. Students learned about the Color Wheel and color theory. Then, students created their own color wheel coming up with a theme of their choice. Now students are learning about oil pastels and the different techniques they will be executing. Students are having fun expressing themselves through art.
It’s a brand new year for fourth grade! We started this year by reading a biography of our first president George Washington. Tise biographies will help the children understand American History better. The first biography we read was Who was George Washington? Students got an in depth look into our first president. Not only did they learn about important facts but they got to learn about him as a person. Then the students then worked together on a project about President Washington trying to find textual evidence to support that Georgre Washington was brave, fair, loyal, and smart.
Students also have been learning about the different types of paragraphs. Students are also practicing writing detailed and well written paragraphs weekly.
4th Grade Social Studies/American History
New year and new semester means students are still traveling the globe learning about different regions of our earth. Students have learned about Central America, the Caribbean Islands, and South America. Students learned about the culture and histories of these lands. Students also learned about the environmental and economical issues. Students got to learn the difference between real pirates and pirates from the media. Students pretended to be a pirate crew and came up with a story for the crew's history. Students have fun not only learning about history but also acting it out.
Art- Intro to Art
4th grade students are now picking up their paint brushes and oil pastels to learn about art. Students learned about the Color Wheel and color theory. Then, students created their own color wheel coming up with a theme of their choice. Now students are learning about oil pastels and the different techniques they will be executing. Students are having fun expressing themselves through art.
Happenings in the Science Room
4th Grade
During January, the 4th graders were working with heat and light energy. We learned about conduction, convection and radiation, and also played with light reflection, diffraction and refraction.
5th Grade
The 5th graders were busy learning about Earth's physical and chemical layers, as well as plate tectonics.
6th Grade
In 6th grade we covered DNA structure and function and to wrap up the lesson they extracted DNA from strawberries.
7th Grade
In January the 7th graders learned how polarity and electronegativity are related. They also learned how to name covalent compounds.
8th Grade
The 8th graders have transitioned from physics to biology, and we began reviewing the cell structure and function at a deeper level.
During January, the 4th graders were working with heat and light energy. We learned about conduction, convection and radiation, and also played with light reflection, diffraction and refraction.
5th Grade
The 5th graders were busy learning about Earth's physical and chemical layers, as well as plate tectonics.
6th Grade
In 6th grade we covered DNA structure and function and to wrap up the lesson they extracted DNA from strawberries.
7th Grade
In January the 7th graders learned how polarity and electronegativity are related. They also learned how to name covalent compounds.
8th Grade
The 8th graders have transitioned from physics to biology, and we began reviewing the cell structure and function at a deeper level.
News from our Middle School
English
5th Grade
Students wrote a journal about their Winter Break with specific emphasis on the skill of imagery. They also shared their journals with the class and received feedback.
Students completed Unit 5 in their vocabulary lessons. Students will continue working with definitions and the different word forms. Students are encouraged to use the vocabulary terms in other class assignments so that they become familiar with using the words in everyday situations. Students were given the opportunity to revise their Unit 4 Vocabulary Quiz. This helps students to understand their mistakes and reinforces that learning is an ongoing process.
Students finished reading The Watsons Go To Birmingham. They completed reading questions to aid in their comprehension of the novel and engaged in whole class discussions. Students began working on their final project for this unit and took a comprehension test.
Students participated in the Scripps Spelling Bee Competition.
Students went to the Field Museum and completed a written reflection based on their experiences.
Students completed a Common Lit assignment and corresponding journal based on the fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf".
Students worked on various IXL assignments related to Writing Strategies. The topics covered included Organizing Writing, Introductions & Conclusions, and Summarizing.
6th Grade
Students wrote a journal about their Winter Break with specific emphasis on the skill of imagery. They also shared their journals with the class and received feedback.
Students completed Unit 5 in their vocabulary lessons. Students will continue working with definitions and the different word forms. Students are encouraged to use the vocabulary terms in other class assignments so that they become familiar with using the words in everyday situations. Students were given the opportunity to revise their Unit 4 Vocabulary Quiz. This helps students to understand their mistakes and reinforces that learning is an ongoing process.
Students continued reading The Giver and completed corresponding comprehension questions. Students engaged in whole class discussions and took Vocabulary Quiz #2.
Students completed and reviewed #1-20 in their Daily Oral Language booklet. This activity will help students to identify and correct errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and sentence structure.
Students participated in the Scripps Spelling Bee Competition.
Students went to the Field Museum and completed a written reflection based on their experiences.
Students completed a Common Lit assignment and corresponding journal based on William Stafford's poem "Burning A Book."
Students worked on various IXL assignments related to Writing Strategies. The topics covered included Organizing Writing and Developing & Supporting Arguments.
7th/8th Grade
Students wrote a journal about their Winter Break with specific emphasis on the skill of imagery. They were given the opportunity to share their journals with the class and receive feedback.
Students completed Unit 5 in their vocabulary lessons. Students will continue working with definitions and the different word forms. Students are encouraged to use the vocabulary terms in other class assignments so that they become familiar with using the words in everyday situations.
Students continued working on their vocabulary packet for Fahrenheit 451. This will help students understand these unknown words in context as we move through the novel. We continued reading as a class and students completed reading questions to aid in their comprehension. Students continued recording banned books and authors and science fiction predictions that Bradbury mentions throughout the text.
Students continued reading Fahrenheit 451 and took a comprehension quiz on The Hearth & The Salamander section. Students engaged in whole class discussions and were given the opportunity to revise their Hearth & Salamander Quiz. This helps students to understand their mistakes and reinforces that learning is an ongoing process.
Students completed and reviewed #21-30 in their Daily Oral Language booklet. This activity helps students to identify and correct errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and sentence structure.
Students completed two Common Lit assignments and corresponding journals. The first was based on the non-fiction article "Why do People Follow the Crowd". Students were asked to analyze why the society in Fahrenheit 451 has blindly accepted the rule of a totalitarian government. The second assignment was based on the ABC News article "More Facebook Friends, Fewer Real Ones, Says Cornell Study".
Students participated in the Scripps Spelling Bee Competition.
Students went to the Field Museum and completed a written reflection based on their experiences.
Students worked on various IXL assignments related to Writing Strategies. The 7th grade topics covered included Organizing Writing and Developing & Supporting Arguments. The 8th grade topics included Organizing Writing, Topic Sentences & Thesis Statements, and Developing & Supporting Arguments.
Creative Expression- Debate
The 6th grade students are learning about how to be good and respectful debaters. We have learned about how debates are structured and the etiquettes of debate. Students also watched a real life middle school competitive debate team battle it out for the championships. Students had to analyze and take notes about the debate. Then students went head to head with their own 1 v. 1 debate.
5th Grade Technology
In 5th Grade, the kids have been reviewing skills with Google Docs and Google Sheets. Students spent the good part of January getting reacquainted with Digital Citizenship as we discussed Personal and Private Information, Cyberbullying, and Media Balance. We also learned about ways to stay organized with technology, namely sending emails, using Google Calendar, and more!
We will continue working with Google Sheets as we practice entering data and creating charts…with help from M&M Candy! We will also learn about conditional formatting and create their very own Pixel Art Designs!
Financial Literacy
Our 7th and 8th Graders are working very hard in Financial Literacy (more famously known to them as “FinLit”). In January, we learned about basic consumer math, including calculating sales tax, discounts, and learning about different payment methods. We also spent time looking at budgeting and the kids had a project where they took on a specific job, got assigned a salary, and then had to budget for a month based on that scenario. They learned the importance of saving money and we’re impressed with how much they were able to save (and others not so much with how much they spent!). We had a great discussion about the importance of budgeting! Then, we discussed how to build Credit before taking their first test in the class.
In the coming weeks, we will be learning more about saving, investing, and financial planning in the coming weeks. We will also spend time discussing how to apply for jobs, interviewing, building resumes, and so much more! Stay tuned for more project updates!
5th-8th Grade Social Studies News from Mr. Memisovski
5th Grade Ancient World History
5th Graders have been hard at work in their study of Ancient Greece. We spent time discussing the Physical Geography of Greece as well as the development of democracy in Athens. We had some great discussions on why we need government. We also learned about Greek Mythology, read an excerpt from a Greek Myth about Odysseus and the Cyclops, and created life-size posters about different Greek Gods/Goddesses. The kids did a great job with presenting them to the class. This month, we are continuing our study of Greece with a look at the Persian Wars, Athens and Sparta, as well as Greece’s Expansion under Alexander the Great. We will end the unit in a few weeks with our Unit Assessment and an Introductory Exercise using Primary Documents.
6th Grade World Geography
In 6th Grade, the students have been working hard, studying Russia and the Former Soviet Republics. The kids did a great job with our discussions in class about the history of Russia, specifically under Soviet Rule. The students also researched one of the former Soviet Republics in either the Caucasus or Central Asia and created Google Slides Presentations to teach their peers about the country. We also had good discussions about the Chernobyl Disaster as well as the current status of the Russo-Ukrainian War.
7th Grade US History
In US History, we’ve been studying Life at the Turn of the 20th Century. This has included discussions about life in the west as the settlers moved towards finding gold and opportunities. We also discussed the Native Americans that were living out west, and discussed the various conflicts and encounters between them. We then discussed the rise of industrialization in the United States during this time period, discussed many of the Robber Barons including Carnegie and Rockefeller. We then took this spirit of innovation of the time period and created our own inventions that they presented to the class in advertisement format. We also learned about the Immigration boom to the United States and shared our own personal Immigration Stories about our family members. Now, we are studying life in the South post-Reconstruction, before moving on to study American Imperialism.
8th Grade Modern World History
In 8th Grade, we’ve been working hard learning about the Age of Imperialism. Students analyzed Primary Source Documents relating to the Scramble for Africa. Our classes were full of discussion and debate regarding the effects of imperialism on the many different African countries and the people. As part of their culminating assessment, students created Movie Posters based on a movie someone would produce based on different events during the Age of Imperialism. The students did an amazing job…Hollywood producers should take note of the amazing talent of our students! We are now studying World War I and the kids are looking forward to the Trench Warfare simulation in a few weeks!
Thank you for your continued support. Go Eagles!
Best,
Sevim Memisovski
Social Studies Teacher
Kindi Academy
In 5th Grade, the kids have been reviewing skills with Google Docs and Google Sheets. Students spent the good part of January getting reacquainted with Digital Citizenship as we discussed Personal and Private Information, Cyberbullying, and Media Balance. We also learned about ways to stay organized with technology, namely sending emails, using Google Calendar, and more!
We will continue working with Google Sheets as we practice entering data and creating charts…with help from M&M Candy! We will also learn about conditional formatting and create their very own Pixel Art Designs!
Financial Literacy
Our 7th and 8th Graders are working very hard in Financial Literacy (more famously known to them as “FinLit”). In January, we learned about basic consumer math, including calculating sales tax, discounts, and learning about different payment methods. We also spent time looking at budgeting and the kids had a project where they took on a specific job, got assigned a salary, and then had to budget for a month based on that scenario. They learned the importance of saving money and we’re impressed with how much they were able to save (and others not so much with how much they spent!). We had a great discussion about the importance of budgeting! Then, we discussed how to build Credit before taking their first test in the class.
In the coming weeks, we will be learning more about saving, investing, and financial planning in the coming weeks. We will also spend time discussing how to apply for jobs, interviewing, building resumes, and so much more! Stay tuned for more project updates!
5th-8th Grade Social Studies News from Mr. Memisovski
5th Grade Ancient World History
5th Graders have been hard at work in their study of Ancient Greece. We spent time discussing the Physical Geography of Greece as well as the development of democracy in Athens. We had some great discussions on why we need government. We also learned about Greek Mythology, read an excerpt from a Greek Myth about Odysseus and the Cyclops, and created life-size posters about different Greek Gods/Goddesses. The kids did a great job with presenting them to the class. This month, we are continuing our study of Greece with a look at the Persian Wars, Athens and Sparta, as well as Greece’s Expansion under Alexander the Great. We will end the unit in a few weeks with our Unit Assessment and an Introductory Exercise using Primary Documents.
6th Grade World Geography
In 6th Grade, the students have been working hard, studying Russia and the Former Soviet Republics. The kids did a great job with our discussions in class about the history of Russia, specifically under Soviet Rule. The students also researched one of the former Soviet Republics in either the Caucasus or Central Asia and created Google Slides Presentations to teach their peers about the country. We also had good discussions about the Chernobyl Disaster as well as the current status of the Russo-Ukrainian War.
7th Grade US History
In US History, we’ve been studying Life at the Turn of the 20th Century. This has included discussions about life in the west as the settlers moved towards finding gold and opportunities. We also discussed the Native Americans that were living out west, and discussed the various conflicts and encounters between them. We then discussed the rise of industrialization in the United States during this time period, discussed many of the Robber Barons including Carnegie and Rockefeller. We then took this spirit of innovation of the time period and created our own inventions that they presented to the class in advertisement format. We also learned about the Immigration boom to the United States and shared our own personal Immigration Stories about our family members. Now, we are studying life in the South post-Reconstruction, before moving on to study American Imperialism.
8th Grade Modern World History
In 8th Grade, we’ve been working hard learning about the Age of Imperialism. Students analyzed Primary Source Documents relating to the Scramble for Africa. Our classes were full of discussion and debate regarding the effects of imperialism on the many different African countries and the people. As part of their culminating assessment, students created Movie Posters based on a movie someone would produce based on different events during the Age of Imperialism. The students did an amazing job…Hollywood producers should take note of the amazing talent of our students! We are now studying World War I and the kids are looking forward to the Trench Warfare simulation in a few weeks!
Thank you for your continued support. Go Eagles!
Best,
Sevim Memisovski
Social Studies Teacher
Kindi Academy
Updates from our spanish classroom
Spanish with Maestra Maria:
¡Hola Familias!
This new year we have started working on preparing our songs in Spanish for the Spring Celebration. Children of all levels are memorizing the lyrics and learn the dance to the song. It is a very fun way to learn Spanish.
In addition, we have welcomed new students who are gradually adapting to Spanish classes. For them, it is the first time they have had contact with a new language, so they need time to adapt to practicing Spanish in the classroom.
I am excited about the great progress of the students in the 3-6 program. Every day they surprise me more by using new words and trying to communicate in Spanish. It is a great satisfaction for me as a teacher. We have carried out different activities related to the seasons (focusing on Winter), the clothes we wear in winter, the weather, the days of the week, the months of the year, the colors, the numbers, the family…
My students from the 6-9 program have also worked with great enthusiasm in the Spanish class. We remain very focused on writing and reading. They have finished writing the Spring Celebration song in their notebooks and are now in the song memorization challenge. It's a song with long and difficult lyrics, but I'm sure they'll get it. I can't wait for you to see them on stage! Also, we have carried out different activities related to Winter, basic geometric shapes, placement of adjectives in Spanish, reading basic phrases, and the calendar...
The 4th and 5th-grade students have finished Unit 2 of the book “¡Viva el español!”. They have achieved the proposed objectives: learn the colors, shapes, and names of some animals, describe their favorite animals, learn to coordinate nouns with adjectives (masculine, feminine, singular, and plural), and use definite and indefinite articles. Next Monday we will start working on the calendar and places in the city.
See you at the Spring Celebration!
Maestra María
Spanish with Maestra Alicia:
Dear Parents,
I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to share with you some of the exciting things we've been learning in Spanish class.
4th. Grade
This month in our Spanish class, we learned about common places in a town such as "el cine" (the movie theater), "la escuela" (the school), and "el parque" (the park). The students also practiced using the singular present tense forms of the verb -ir (to go) in Spanish, such as "voy" (I go), "vas" (you go), "va" (he/she/it goes).
We believe that learning vocabulary and grammar rules in context will help your child better understand and retain the information. Our aim is to give them the tools to communicate effectively in Spanish and appreciate the cultural diversity it represents.
5th. Grade
Our Spanish class has been focused on learning about the verb conjugation pattern -ir a + infinitive to talk about future activities and the use of singular subjects with regular -ar verbs.
We have been practicing using the structure "ir a + infinitive" to express future plans and intentions, such as "Voy a ir al parque mañana" (I am going to the park tomorrow). This is a useful tool for students to express themselves in the future tense.
In addition, we have also been reviewing the proper use of singular subjects with regular -ar verbs. This includes conjugating the verb to match the subject, as well as paying attention to the correct use of subject-verb agreement.
We have been using a variety of engaging activities and exercises to reinforce these concepts, and the students have been making great progress. I am confident that they will continue to develop their skills and gain a deeper understanding of these important grammar points.
6th Grade
This past month in Spanish class, we focused on the verb "gustar" and its use with nouns, as well as the conjugation of -er and -ir verbs.
The students learned how to express their likes and dislikes using the verb "gustar." They also practiced using it in sentences with nouns, such as "Me gusta la pizza."
In addition to "gustar", students have been practicing the conjugation of -er and -ir verbs in the present tense. These verbs are an important aspect of Spanish grammar and are used to describe actions and events in the present.
We also did various activities to reinforce these concepts and make learning fun. The students were engaged and enthusiastic, and I was impressed with their progress.
7th/8th
This week, we have been learning about rooms and household items in Spanish and how to use the verbs "ser" and "estar" to talk about people and things in our lives.
Students have been doing an excellent job in learning the vocabulary and the correct usage of the verbs. We have been practicing speaking and writing sentences to describe our homes and the items in each room. They have also learned how to use "ser" to describe permanent characteristics, such as someone's nationality, and "estar" to describe temporary conditions, such as someone's mood.
It has been a fun and interactive month, and I am sure your children will be eager to share with you what they have learned. Encourage them to use the vocabulary and verbs in conversation with you at home, as this will help reinforce their learning.
¡Hola Familias!
This new year we have started working on preparing our songs in Spanish for the Spring Celebration. Children of all levels are memorizing the lyrics and learn the dance to the song. It is a very fun way to learn Spanish.
In addition, we have welcomed new students who are gradually adapting to Spanish classes. For them, it is the first time they have had contact with a new language, so they need time to adapt to practicing Spanish in the classroom.
I am excited about the great progress of the students in the 3-6 program. Every day they surprise me more by using new words and trying to communicate in Spanish. It is a great satisfaction for me as a teacher. We have carried out different activities related to the seasons (focusing on Winter), the clothes we wear in winter, the weather, the days of the week, the months of the year, the colors, the numbers, the family…
My students from the 6-9 program have also worked with great enthusiasm in the Spanish class. We remain very focused on writing and reading. They have finished writing the Spring Celebration song in their notebooks and are now in the song memorization challenge. It's a song with long and difficult lyrics, but I'm sure they'll get it. I can't wait for you to see them on stage! Also, we have carried out different activities related to Winter, basic geometric shapes, placement of adjectives in Spanish, reading basic phrases, and the calendar...
The 4th and 5th-grade students have finished Unit 2 of the book “¡Viva el español!”. They have achieved the proposed objectives: learn the colors, shapes, and names of some animals, describe their favorite animals, learn to coordinate nouns with adjectives (masculine, feminine, singular, and plural), and use definite and indefinite articles. Next Monday we will start working on the calendar and places in the city.
See you at the Spring Celebration!
Maestra María
Spanish with Maestra Alicia:
Dear Parents,
I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to share with you some of the exciting things we've been learning in Spanish class.
4th. Grade
This month in our Spanish class, we learned about common places in a town such as "el cine" (the movie theater), "la escuela" (the school), and "el parque" (the park). The students also practiced using the singular present tense forms of the verb -ir (to go) in Spanish, such as "voy" (I go), "vas" (you go), "va" (he/she/it goes).
We believe that learning vocabulary and grammar rules in context will help your child better understand and retain the information. Our aim is to give them the tools to communicate effectively in Spanish and appreciate the cultural diversity it represents.
5th. Grade
Our Spanish class has been focused on learning about the verb conjugation pattern -ir a + infinitive to talk about future activities and the use of singular subjects with regular -ar verbs.
We have been practicing using the structure "ir a + infinitive" to express future plans and intentions, such as "Voy a ir al parque mañana" (I am going to the park tomorrow). This is a useful tool for students to express themselves in the future tense.
In addition, we have also been reviewing the proper use of singular subjects with regular -ar verbs. This includes conjugating the verb to match the subject, as well as paying attention to the correct use of subject-verb agreement.
We have been using a variety of engaging activities and exercises to reinforce these concepts, and the students have been making great progress. I am confident that they will continue to develop their skills and gain a deeper understanding of these important grammar points.
6th Grade
This past month in Spanish class, we focused on the verb "gustar" and its use with nouns, as well as the conjugation of -er and -ir verbs.
The students learned how to express their likes and dislikes using the verb "gustar." They also practiced using it in sentences with nouns, such as "Me gusta la pizza."
In addition to "gustar", students have been practicing the conjugation of -er and -ir verbs in the present tense. These verbs are an important aspect of Spanish grammar and are used to describe actions and events in the present.
We also did various activities to reinforce these concepts and make learning fun. The students were engaged and enthusiastic, and I was impressed with their progress.
7th/8th
This week, we have been learning about rooms and household items in Spanish and how to use the verbs "ser" and "estar" to talk about people and things in our lives.
Students have been doing an excellent job in learning the vocabulary and the correct usage of the verbs. We have been practicing speaking and writing sentences to describe our homes and the items in each room. They have also learned how to use "ser" to describe permanent characteristics, such as someone's nationality, and "estar" to describe temporary conditions, such as someone's mood.
It has been a fun and interactive month, and I am sure your children will be eager to share with you what they have learned. Encourage them to use the vocabulary and verbs in conversation with you at home, as this will help reinforce their learning.
Updates from our Arabic Room
Salam from Arabic and Islamic Studies
Salam and Marhaba,
This month was so much full of learning and actions that made it feel like summer. All our grades are excited to practice and prepare for the spring celebration.5th graders were closing the Hobbies unit, they were cable of expressing different hobbies using separated and joined pronoun. Way to go my lovely students.
While our middle school were busy preparing for the Arabic Cultural Day, by researching different Arabic Countries. They prepared report
About the country writing in Arabic about location, capital, traditional clothes, traditional food and the attractions in the country.
They prepared videos for them while cooking a traditional dish and giving direction in Arabic. Then they have to represent it for judges with their prepared dish and traditional clothes. It was really lots of Fun and the students were awesome.
Ms. Hayat Al-Quttub
Ms. Heiam Al-Khateb.
Ms. Lina Eltibi
Ms. Mayada ElZayat
Salam and Marhaba,
This month was so much full of learning and actions that made it feel like summer. All our grades are excited to practice and prepare for the spring celebration.5th graders were closing the Hobbies unit, they were cable of expressing different hobbies using separated and joined pronoun. Way to go my lovely students.
While our middle school were busy preparing for the Arabic Cultural Day, by researching different Arabic Countries. They prepared report
About the country writing in Arabic about location, capital, traditional clothes, traditional food and the attractions in the country.
They prepared videos for them while cooking a traditional dish and giving direction in Arabic. Then they have to represent it for judges with their prepared dish and traditional clothes. It was really lots of Fun and the students were awesome.
Ms. Hayat Al-Quttub
Ms. Heiam Al-Khateb.
Ms. Lina Eltibi
Ms. Mayada ElZayat