February 2024
"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 2nd Bake Sale, Quran Competition, preparing for the Wisconsin Timber-Lee Overnight Trip, present New STEAM and Robotics projects, Science Fair, Student Council functions, preparing for Ramadan Iftar/dinner and indoor and outdoor Field Trips amongst numerous other items. The school is a beehive of activities and you cannot miss the positive high energy around the building.
I want to celebrate our Junior High Volleyball Girls team of the championship of the Southwest Conference. They played well and won an intense finals game. I would like to congratulate them and their coaches for this achievement. They brought another 1st Place Trophy home.
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 Eagles,
The first month after Winter Break brings lots of activities throughout the school. We had our Spelling Bee just a few weeks ago, our Science Fair is coming up, among other events like Field Trips and Spirit Week, too. Add in all the amazing learning experiences our kids are seeing daily in the classrooms, and you have an educational journey like none other! Like I always say, It’s a Great Day to be an Eagle!
Each month from now until the end of the year, we will spend a month focusing on a different character trait. This month, our focus throughout the school is on Kindness! The one thing that I’ve always loved about Kindi is the natural kindness I see throughout the school among teachers, students, parents, and the community. Let’s keep this going! Challenge your child to do as many kind things as they can in a day. At the end of the month, we will have a few children from each class be nominated for Eagle of the Month for displaying genuine kind acts throughout the month.
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.
Thank you for all you do for our school community.
As always, Go Eagles!
Sevim Memisovski
Dean of Students
Kindi Academy
The first month after Winter Break brings lots of activities throughout the school. We had our Spelling Bee just a few weeks ago, our Science Fair is coming up, among other events like Field Trips and Spirit Week, too. Add in all the amazing learning experiences our kids are seeing daily in the classrooms, and you have an educational journey like none other! Like I always say, It’s a Great Day to be an Eagle!
Each month from now until the end of the year, we will spend a month focusing on a different character trait. This month, our focus throughout the school is on Kindness! The one thing that I’ve always loved about Kindi is the natural kindness I see throughout the school among teachers, students, parents, and the community. Let’s keep this going! Challenge your child to do as many kind things as they can in a day. At the end of the month, we will have a few children from each class be nominated for Eagle of the Month for displaying genuine kind acts throughout the month.
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.
Thank you for all you do for our school community.
As always, Go Eagles!
Sevim Memisovski
Dean of Students
Kindi Academy
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 did not see his shadow, which means we will have an early spring – we are so ready for it! January was slow-going despite starting after winter break and having a few snow days, but the children have been productive and busy! In lieu of winter, teachers presented the parts of a penguin and snowman and discussed how some animals migrate, hibernate, or adapt to the change in weather.
In language, depending on where each child is, students are continuing to learn letter sounds, read Bob Books, word build, read Primary Phonics books with comprehension questions, practice handwriting, and much more! Many kids have made leaps and bounds in math too! They are working on teens, tens, skip counting, addition, subtraction, place value, and even multiplication!
The school also had its first spirit week of 2024! From wearing your favorite jersey to dressing up in Palestinian colors to wearing comfy pajamas, the whole school enjoyed participating in spirit week at Kindi!
The highlight of the month was when Dave’s Traveling World of Reptiles visited Kindi for an in-school field trip! Children got to see and touch a lizard, a 50-pound turtle, and even a huge yellow python! They learned a lot of facts about the animals and asked some great questions too. The children were so brave around the animals, most more than even their teachers! In February, for the first time, children will enjoy a visit from SkyDome Planetarium! Students will go on a 45-minute journey through the universe while never leaving the school! An expert navigator will guide the children through the stars so they can learn about the solar system, constellations, and much more!
Towards the end of this month, we will have parent-teacher conferences to discuss the progress of your child. We look forward to speaking with parents and working together to help your child be successful!
Also, we would like to welcome Penelope (hamster) and Leo (Russian turtle) to Kindi Academy, Ms. Kelsey’s and Ms. Krystyn’s classroom pets! Stop by to say hello!
~ The 3-6 Montessori Team
~Maria Montessori
Groundhog’s Day just passed, and Woodstock Willie did not see his shadow, which means we will have an early spring – we are so ready for it! January was slow-going despite starting after winter break and having a few snow days, but the children have been productive and busy! In lieu of winter, teachers presented the parts of a penguin and snowman and discussed how some animals migrate, hibernate, or adapt to the change in weather.
In language, depending on where each child is, students are continuing to learn letter sounds, read Bob Books, word build, read Primary Phonics books with comprehension questions, practice handwriting, and much more! Many kids have made leaps and bounds in math too! They are working on teens, tens, skip counting, addition, subtraction, place value, and even multiplication!
The school also had its first spirit week of 2024! From wearing your favorite jersey to dressing up in Palestinian colors to wearing comfy pajamas, the whole school enjoyed participating in spirit week at Kindi!
The highlight of the month was when Dave’s Traveling World of Reptiles visited Kindi for an in-school field trip! Children got to see and touch a lizard, a 50-pound turtle, and even a huge yellow python! They learned a lot of facts about the animals and asked some great questions too. The children were so brave around the animals, most more than even their teachers! In February, for the first time, children will enjoy a visit from SkyDome Planetarium! Students will go on a 45-minute journey through the universe while never leaving the school! An expert navigator will guide the children through the stars so they can learn about the solar system, constellations, and much more!
Towards the end of this month, we will have parent-teacher conferences to discuss the progress of your child. We look forward to speaking with parents and working together to help your child be successful!
Also, we would like to welcome Penelope (hamster) and Leo (Russian turtle) to Kindi Academy, Ms. Kelsey’s and Ms. Krystyn’s classroom pets! Stop by to say hello!
~ The 3-6 Montessori 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 and subtraction with carry over and borrow. 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. IChildren were excited to be introduced to Pre - Algebra.
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"
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 and subtraction with carry over and borrow. 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. IChildren were excited to be introduced to Pre - Algebra.
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"
Updates from 4th Grade
4th Grade - Ms. Victoria English
In Reading, Students have been working extremely hard to master the art of Analogies. We learned that when using and determining Analogies there are more than 10 ways to sort them. Give your child an analogy and see if they first can discover the type of analogy (- for example, part to a whole) and then solve Chair to leg. Students have finished a make-believe story by Roald Dahl about Giants. Ask your child to give you a summary of the book! We are now reading a more dramatic Fiction Book about a poor family that lives in their car. We come face to face with poverty and its effects on society. Students have 1 month to go on Battle of the Books. Keep reading!!!! GO STUDENTS!!
4th Grade - Ms. Victoria Math
In math class, students have finished with fractions and are now working on measurement with inches, feet, yards, and miles. We have also been working on capacity with milliliters and liters in liquids. We are now focusing our skills on navigating Mean, Mode, Range, Median, and Outlier. Please remember to review previous lessons. (Fractions, Multiplication, Division, and Mean, Mode, Range, Median, and Outlier) Coming up students will work on probability and then go into Geometry.
4th Grade - Ms. Sameena English
The students have read books and noted details to compete in Battle of Books scheduled in the month of March! They are going to read “The Tale Of Despereaux,”
In the coming days to sharpen their minds and expand vocabulary! The students will also create sentences on new words and write essays creatively. The learners are going to punctuate and spell words and passages correctly. They will learn to make inferences and participate in competitions to widen their horizons in multiple areas of language! They will identify root words and analogies to ameliorate in their writing and speaking skills. The activities planned are going to make them successful and bloom them . They have exemplified analogies and tenses so as to accomplish their desired goals! Expressing themselves with confidence and clarity will be their motto.
4th Grade Social Studies/World Regions
Come aboard the airplane! We left South America and now are in the continent of Europe. We have learned about many countries in Europe and have learned about some of the most famous monuments. So far, the students and are I intrigued with Stonehenge.
In Reading, Students have been working extremely hard to master the art of Analogies. We learned that when using and determining Analogies there are more than 10 ways to sort them. Give your child an analogy and see if they first can discover the type of analogy (- for example, part to a whole) and then solve Chair to leg. Students have finished a make-believe story by Roald Dahl about Giants. Ask your child to give you a summary of the book! We are now reading a more dramatic Fiction Book about a poor family that lives in their car. We come face to face with poverty and its effects on society. Students have 1 month to go on Battle of the Books. Keep reading!!!! GO STUDENTS!!
4th Grade - Ms. Victoria Math
In math class, students have finished with fractions and are now working on measurement with inches, feet, yards, and miles. We have also been working on capacity with milliliters and liters in liquids. We are now focusing our skills on navigating Mean, Mode, Range, Median, and Outlier. Please remember to review previous lessons. (Fractions, Multiplication, Division, and Mean, Mode, Range, Median, and Outlier) Coming up students will work on probability and then go into Geometry.
4th Grade - Ms. Sameena English
The students have read books and noted details to compete in Battle of Books scheduled in the month of March! They are going to read “The Tale Of Despereaux,”
In the coming days to sharpen their minds and expand vocabulary! The students will also create sentences on new words and write essays creatively. The learners are going to punctuate and spell words and passages correctly. They will learn to make inferences and participate in competitions to widen their horizons in multiple areas of language! They will identify root words and analogies to ameliorate in their writing and speaking skills. The activities planned are going to make them successful and bloom them . They have exemplified analogies and tenses so as to accomplish their desired goals! Expressing themselves with confidence and clarity will be their motto.
4th Grade Social Studies/World Regions
Come aboard the airplane! We left South America and now are in the continent of Europe. We have learned about many countries in Europe and have learned about some of the most famous monuments. So far, the students and are I intrigued with Stonehenge.
4th Grade Science
In math class, students have finished with fractions and are now working on measurement with inches, feet, yards, and miles. We have also been working on capacity with milliliters and liters in liquids. We are now focusing our skills on navigating Mean, Mode, Range, Median, and Outlier. Please remember to review previous lessons. (Fractions, Multiplication, Division, and Mean, Mode, Range, Median, and Outlier) Coming up students will work on probability and then go into Geometry.
In math class, students have finished with fractions and are now working on measurement with inches, feet, yards, and miles. We have also been working on capacity with milliliters and liters in liquids. We are now focusing our skills on navigating Mean, Mode, Range, Median, and Outlier. Please remember to review previous lessons. (Fractions, Multiplication, Division, and Mean, Mode, Range, Median, and Outlier) Coming up students will work on probability and then go into Geometry.
Happenings in the Science Room
During earth science, the 5th graders learned about the Earth’s layers, and plate tectonics
In 6th grade we covered mitosis and meiosis.
In 8th grade we are switched to biology. During the month of January we covered the cell structure and functions.
In 9th grade we started with plant classification and structure.
In 6th grade we covered mitosis and meiosis.
In 8th grade we are switched to biology. During the month of January we covered the cell structure and functions.
In 9th grade we started with plant classification and structure.
10th Grade - Honors Chemistry - Separating a mixture by physical means
Percent Composition Lab
Purpose: To determine the percent of water in a series of crystalline compounds called hydrates.
Counting by Measuring Mass
To determine the mass of several samples of chemical compounds and use the data to count atoms.
Percent Composition Lab
Purpose: To determine the percent of water in a series of crystalline compounds called hydrates.
Counting by Measuring Mass
To determine the mass of several samples of chemical compounds and use the data to count atoms.
News from our Middle School
English
4th, 5th and 6th Grade English Language Arts and Reading - Ms. Ashley
English Language Arts classes had an opportunity to participate in a class wide spelling bee! I want to thank all of the participants for their diligence and efforts. Fourth and fifth grade students have been brushing up on their figurative language and are able to recognize and generate their own similes, metaphors and idioms. Language Arts students continue to amaze with their creativity, most noticeably, in their stories in which they use their imaginations and incorporate new vocabulary words from our Sadlier’s Vocabulary Workshop. Additionally, we have been reviewing analogies because this is an important skill with our upcoming Iowa Basic Skills test. Recently, fifth and sixth grade students began a nonfiction unit and are focusing on improving our expository writing skills using MLA format.
5th Grade English - Ms. Sameena
The students have been reading and writing a lot on a variety of topics to enhance their creativity and expressions! They will start reading a new story with interest and inspiration to ennoble themselves and become fluent and precise! They have been learning tenses and analogies to be better writers and speakers. The colorful language of students will be a perfect pattern to show their inspiring ideas and logical reasoning! They will learn to write using situations given in the class to illuminate their minds and shine with positive perceptions! Prepositional phrases and patterned sentences will be taught to enlighten them and add flavor to their language!
6th Grade English - Mr. Aukst
We completed European physical geography, history, economy, and cultural influences. In addition, we completed Southwest Asia (Middle East) physical geography, and how physical and cultural geography shape the environment, nations, and people of the Middle East. We are progressing through several Islamic nations that were in the former Soviet Union. They are Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Students also work on online political and physical maps.
6th Grade English - Ms. Sameena
The wonderful students have read books on a variety of genre and wrote about characters and challenges of the stories to brighten their minds and activate their creativity! The learners will enjoy reading a different book to learn to understand text and complexities of characters. They have learned about analogies and their essence in writing and logical reasoning! The students will continue to learn more about it and use situations to exemplify and recognize types of analogies! Writing essays and making connections will be their priority to have fluency and command over language. Activities with illustrations are going to be done by them to blend meaningful paragraphs with magical content!
7th Grade English - Mr. Aukst
Students completed a novel over winter break and completed a book report and a project this month. We began a new novel, have been completing chapter assignments, and have had a mid-book test. In addition to reading, we spend a couple of days each week working on a 1500-word persuasive paper. Each week, we worked on vocabulary, root words, and analogy assignments and tests.
6th Grade Creative Expression - Debate - Ms. Melissa
The 6th graders have Debate this quarter, where they are learning how to argue on both sides of a topic. Additionally, we are focusing on how to be respectful to one’s peers when disagreeing and other aspects of debating “etiquette.” So far, the students have done great work researching their debate topics, which have to do with various school-related questions. They were paired up with a partner and are debating against one other pair. I have been very impressed with their final presentations so far! The next project will be a group-based debate.
8th Grade English - Ms. Melissa
In 8th grade, we hit the ground running after Winter Break! Students completed an independent reading project, in which they created a phone app using Code.org to present a book of their choice. They did a great job! We are now almost finished reading our latest novel, The President Has Been Shot by James L. Swanson. This book has been a great connection to social studies and American history, as the students are able to use their prior knowledge from last school year. When the reading of the text is complete, the students will be doing a research essay on one of the conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In grammar, we have started our Analogies unit, and they are grasping the concept better and better each day!
9th Grade Honors English - Ms. Melissa
The 9th grade class recently finished our unit on Lord of the Flies. This book sparked some great discussions! They also showed their creativity in the final project - a mask which they decorated with symbols from the novel, along with an explanation for each one. We are now onto our next novel unit, reading Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. We will also complete an argumentative essay this quarter.
10th Grade Honors American Literature - Ms. Melissa
In 10th grade, we have been continuing our journey through American literature. Students completed the unit on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The culminating activity included an argumentative essay in which students took a side on a central question of this work: Who is the true monster, Victor Frankenstein or his Creature? They continually impress with their comprehension of centuries-old texts! For their final projects, they made music playlists to go along with the novel. We are starting another great American text, The Great Gatsby, for our next unit.
4th, 5th and 6th Grade English Language Arts and Reading - Ms. Ashley
English Language Arts classes had an opportunity to participate in a class wide spelling bee! I want to thank all of the participants for their diligence and efforts. Fourth and fifth grade students have been brushing up on their figurative language and are able to recognize and generate their own similes, metaphors and idioms. Language Arts students continue to amaze with their creativity, most noticeably, in their stories in which they use their imaginations and incorporate new vocabulary words from our Sadlier’s Vocabulary Workshop. Additionally, we have been reviewing analogies because this is an important skill with our upcoming Iowa Basic Skills test. Recently, fifth and sixth grade students began a nonfiction unit and are focusing on improving our expository writing skills using MLA format.
5th Grade English - Ms. Sameena
The students have been reading and writing a lot on a variety of topics to enhance their creativity and expressions! They will start reading a new story with interest and inspiration to ennoble themselves and become fluent and precise! They have been learning tenses and analogies to be better writers and speakers. The colorful language of students will be a perfect pattern to show their inspiring ideas and logical reasoning! They will learn to write using situations given in the class to illuminate their minds and shine with positive perceptions! Prepositional phrases and patterned sentences will be taught to enlighten them and add flavor to their language!
6th Grade English - Mr. Aukst
We completed European physical geography, history, economy, and cultural influences. In addition, we completed Southwest Asia (Middle East) physical geography, and how physical and cultural geography shape the environment, nations, and people of the Middle East. We are progressing through several Islamic nations that were in the former Soviet Union. They are Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Students also work on online political and physical maps.
6th Grade English - Ms. Sameena
The wonderful students have read books on a variety of genre and wrote about characters and challenges of the stories to brighten their minds and activate their creativity! The learners will enjoy reading a different book to learn to understand text and complexities of characters. They have learned about analogies and their essence in writing and logical reasoning! The students will continue to learn more about it and use situations to exemplify and recognize types of analogies! Writing essays and making connections will be their priority to have fluency and command over language. Activities with illustrations are going to be done by them to blend meaningful paragraphs with magical content!
7th Grade English - Mr. Aukst
Students completed a novel over winter break and completed a book report and a project this month. We began a new novel, have been completing chapter assignments, and have had a mid-book test. In addition to reading, we spend a couple of days each week working on a 1500-word persuasive paper. Each week, we worked on vocabulary, root words, and analogy assignments and tests.
6th Grade Creative Expression - Debate - Ms. Melissa
The 6th graders have Debate this quarter, where they are learning how to argue on both sides of a topic. Additionally, we are focusing on how to be respectful to one’s peers when disagreeing and other aspects of debating “etiquette.” So far, the students have done great work researching their debate topics, which have to do with various school-related questions. They were paired up with a partner and are debating against one other pair. I have been very impressed with their final presentations so far! The next project will be a group-based debate.
8th Grade English - Ms. Melissa
In 8th grade, we hit the ground running after Winter Break! Students completed an independent reading project, in which they created a phone app using Code.org to present a book of their choice. They did a great job! We are now almost finished reading our latest novel, The President Has Been Shot by James L. Swanson. This book has been a great connection to social studies and American history, as the students are able to use their prior knowledge from last school year. When the reading of the text is complete, the students will be doing a research essay on one of the conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In grammar, we have started our Analogies unit, and they are grasping the concept better and better each day!
9th Grade Honors English - Ms. Melissa
The 9th grade class recently finished our unit on Lord of the Flies. This book sparked some great discussions! They also showed their creativity in the final project - a mask which they decorated with symbols from the novel, along with an explanation for each one. We are now onto our next novel unit, reading Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. We will also complete an argumentative essay this quarter.
10th Grade Honors American Literature - Ms. Melissa
In 10th grade, we have been continuing our journey through American literature. Students completed the unit on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The culminating activity included an argumentative essay in which students took a side on a central question of this work: Who is the true monster, Victor Frankenstein or his Creature? They continually impress with their comprehension of centuries-old texts! For their final projects, they made music playlists to go along with the novel. We are starting another great American text, The Great Gatsby, for our next unit.
Updates From Social Studies
5th Grade Ancient World History - Mr. Aukst
We completed Ancient India, and China. It included major dynasties and empires, geographic expansion, and cultural aspects that influence the modern world. We also completed the development of early religions and philosophies of both regions. It included Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism. We completed the unit with a project on Ancient China Dynasties.
6th Grade World Geography - Mr. Aukst
We completed European physical geography, history, economy, and cultural influences. In addition, we completed Southwest Asia (Middle East) physical geography, and how physical and cultural geography shape the environment, nations, and people of the Middle East. We are progressing through several Islamic nations that were in the former Soviet Union. They are Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Students also work on online political and physical maps.
7th Grade US History
We just completed our unit on Industrialization and Immigration. Students got to create an advertisement for their own original inventions and presented them to the class. The creativity seen was amazing! Students also presented their family Immigration Stories and shared about their cultures, too! We are now learning about the Progressive Era before jumping into our next unit on American Imperialism.
8th Grade Social Studies
In Social Studies, 8th graders have completed studying the French Revolution and Napoleon. We have also just finished discussing the Revolutions in Europe and covered the unification of Italy and Germany. Next up, we are diving into Industrialization! During this unit, the students will complete their first Document-Based Questions assignment (DBQ). This will be great practice for their high school standardized tests, as well as challenge and push their writing and analytical skills.
We completed Ancient India, and China. It included major dynasties and empires, geographic expansion, and cultural aspects that influence the modern world. We also completed the development of early religions and philosophies of both regions. It included Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism. We completed the unit with a project on Ancient China Dynasties.
6th Grade World Geography - Mr. Aukst
We completed European physical geography, history, economy, and cultural influences. In addition, we completed Southwest Asia (Middle East) physical geography, and how physical and cultural geography shape the environment, nations, and people of the Middle East. We are progressing through several Islamic nations that were in the former Soviet Union. They are Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Students also work on online political and physical maps.
7th Grade US History
We just completed our unit on Industrialization and Immigration. Students got to create an advertisement for their own original inventions and presented them to the class. The creativity seen was amazing! Students also presented their family Immigration Stories and shared about their cultures, too! We are now learning about the Progressive Era before jumping into our next unit on American Imperialism.
8th Grade Social Studies
In Social Studies, 8th graders have completed studying the French Revolution and Napoleon. We have also just finished discussing the Revolutions in Europe and covered the unification of Italy and Germany. Next up, we are diving into Industrialization! During this unit, the students will complete their first Document-Based Questions assignment (DBQ). This will be great practice for their high school standardized tests, as well as challenge and push their writing and analytical skills.
AP US History
Our AP US History students have been hard at work since the beginning of the year. We’ve been studying the Gilded Age and trends at the turn of the 20th century. Students created their own Political Cartoons after analyzing many throughout the year that displayed themes from the Gilded Age. We also learned about Imperialism and students wrote LEQ Essays about the Spanish-American War. We are now finishing up the Progressive Era and jumping in to World War I. Students are looking forward to our Trench Warfare Simulation activity as well as upcoming research projects on the Roaring Twenties and Great Depression.
AP Human Geography
Our AP Human Geography students have finished their unit on Political Geography. We studied how political borders have been established throughout history. We also learned about contemporary issues with this, including on the electoral landscape with Gerrymandering. We played an online game that helped us understand the impact of Gerrymandering on how elected officials get into office and how it can have a huge impact on political parties. We are now jumping into our next unit on Agriculture and Rural Land Use.
Our AP US History students have been hard at work since the beginning of the year. We’ve been studying the Gilded Age and trends at the turn of the 20th century. Students created their own Political Cartoons after analyzing many throughout the year that displayed themes from the Gilded Age. We also learned about Imperialism and students wrote LEQ Essays about the Spanish-American War. We are now finishing up the Progressive Era and jumping in to World War I. Students are looking forward to our Trench Warfare Simulation activity as well as upcoming research projects on the Roaring Twenties and Great Depression.
AP Human Geography
Our AP Human Geography students have finished their unit on Political Geography. We studied how political borders have been established throughout history. We also learned about contemporary issues with this, including on the electoral landscape with Gerrymandering. We played an online game that helped us understand the impact of Gerrymandering on how elected officials get into office and how it can have a huge impact on political parties. We are now jumping into our next unit on Agriculture and Rural Land Use.
Specials
7th Grade Technology
The 7th Graders just started their Technology course which focuses on Applied Digital Skills and Introductory Computer Programming. We learned about the basics of graphic design and created “Literal Text” Drawings on Google Drawings. We also learned about computer programming and did an activity involving creating algorithms. We then programmed our own apps after researching various Landmarks in the City of Chicago. We are now learning about programming our own games using Code.org’s Game Lab.
7th Grade Technology
The 7th Graders just started their Technology course which focuses on Applied Digital Skills and Introductory Computer Programming. We learned about the basics of graphic design and created “Literal Text” Drawings on Google Drawings. We also learned about computer programming and did an activity involving creating algorithms. We then programmed our own apps after researching various Landmarks in the City of Chicago. We are now learning about programming our own games using Code.org’s Game Lab.
Updates from PE
P. E continues to be what students look forward to blow off some steam after working so hard in their other classes. After a mental challenge, it’s great to see students have fun and embrace the physical challenge P.E offers. Cooperative activities encouraging students to work as a team, as well as independent activities helping students become more self reliant . Hockey has been the recent sport and everyone is having a blast!
Updates from Art
Greetings from Art Class,
This week has been a very busy week at Kindi! However, we’ve managed to get some art projects completed! Montessori 3-6 worked on their caterpillars which they drew on their own!! So proud of them! Our Montessori 6-9, 2nd grade have designed a castle using rulers and a step-by-step guide familiarizing them with shapes & form. Additionally, the 3rd grade worked on their One Point Perspective drawings of a room. With this skill, they develop a sense of space & and value within a drawing…I honestly see some future architects here! Great job 6-9 Montessori! Moving on to fourth grade…They are currently using their newly learned 7 Elements of art and creating a scene of their choice implementing all elements (Lines, Shapes; Color, Value, Form, Texture & Space) Can’t wait to see the outcome! Finally, our 8th-grade class has been working on paintings with watercolors. We have chosen to paint lanterns commemorating the upcoming month of Ramadan. With these paintings, the 8th graders exercise the usability of various paintbrushes with distinctive purposes as well as blending colors to achieve their vision.
This week has been a very busy week at Kindi! However, we’ve managed to get some art projects completed! Montessori 3-6 worked on their caterpillars which they drew on their own!! So proud of them! Our Montessori 6-9, 2nd grade have designed a castle using rulers and a step-by-step guide familiarizing them with shapes & form. Additionally, the 3rd grade worked on their One Point Perspective drawings of a room. With this skill, they develop a sense of space & and value within a drawing…I honestly see some future architects here! Great job 6-9 Montessori! Moving on to fourth grade…They are currently using their newly learned 7 Elements of art and creating a scene of their choice implementing all elements (Lines, Shapes; Color, Value, Form, Texture & Space) Can’t wait to see the outcome! Finally, our 8th-grade class has been working on paintings with watercolors. We have chosen to paint lanterns commemorating the upcoming month of Ramadan. With these paintings, the 8th graders exercise the usability of various paintbrushes with distinctive purposes as well as blending colors to achieve their vision.
Updates from our spanish classroom
Spanish with Maestra Maria:
¡Hola Familias!
I hope all the families in our school have started this new year with great enthusiasm. This newsletter will summarize the work of my students during December and January.
The students in the 3-6 program have been focused on learning different aspects of winter. We worked with a new character named Timbo, who has a song that teaches the parts of the body, winter clothing, and the weather during winter. We also focused on expressing emotions in Spanish by playing with magical snowflakes; their emotions were visible when we were in the dark and lit a flashlight. We continue to review concepts we have previously covered, such as the alphabet, numbers, colors, and more.
First-grade students worked on the same concepts as the 3-6 program students but in more depth and with a focus on reading and writing. They worked on writing about 6 feelings happy, sad, tired, sick, bored, and energetic. Currently, they are working on the parts of the body. Additionally, they completed the Autumn project with Lola the Squirrel and wrote a story about autumn.
Second and third-grade students worked on the story "Pavo prepares his favorite cake." They also practiced questions like "Do you have...?" or "Do you like...?" They learned 12 feelings that we use every day in class to express how they feel. Each class also created and illustrated their own winter story.
Fourth-grade students finished Unit 2 of the book "¡Viva el español!" They worked on colors, shapes, animals, describing objects and animals, coordinating articles, names, verbs, and adjectives. They also worked on singular and plural, definite and indefinite articles. Currently, we are working on Unit 3, where we reviewed the days of the week, months of the year, and calendar-related vocabulary, and explored vocabulary related to different places in the city.
Fifth-grade students completed Unit 6 of the book, focusing on calendar vocabulary, and expressing preferences using the verb "gustar." We spent most of our time learning to conjugate verbs in the present tense, as well as using frequency adverbs like "Always," "Sometimes," and "Never." We are starting February by working on Unit 7; I will update you on our progress in the next newsletter.
¡Hasta pronto!
Maestra María
Spanish with Maestra Alicia:
We hope this letter finds you well! We wanted to take a moment to share with you the wonderful progress your children have made in their Spanish class over the past month.
5th. Grade
In the past month, our students have been in the world of time-related vocabulary and expressions. They have been actively building their vocabulary with words and phrases related to measuring time. They've been exploring the language of clocks and calendars, gaining the tools to articulate different moments throughout the day. One of the key focuses has been on naming various times of the day. From "mañana" to "tarde" to "noche," your children are now equipped to describe different parts of the day in Spanish. Furthermore, they've been mastering expressions for telling time, such as "Son las ocho" (It's eight o'clock) and "Es la una" (It's one o'clock). To complement their understanding, students have also been introduced to the singular and plural forms of the verb "ser" (to be) when telling time. Additionally, students have been practicing interrogatives including "¿Qué hora es?" (What time is it?), "¿A qué hora?" (At what time?), and "¿Cuánto tiempo hay?" (How much time is there?). These interrogatives empower them to engage in meaningful conversations about time. As we transition into February, our focus will remain on strengthening their ability to ask and tell time confidently in Spanish.
6th Grade
Your child has learned phrases and adjectives that help them communicate various aspects of personal identity, such as physical appearance and personality traits, for example “ Soy una persona muy organizada” (I am a very organized person). “Soy una chica joven (I am a young girl).The verb "ser" is a cornerstone in the Spanish language. Our students have been practicing conjugating and using "ser" to describe what someone is like.Understanding the usage of definite (el, la, los, las) and indefinite articles (un, una, unos, unas) is crucial for forming correct sentences in Spanish. Your child has been honing their skills in choosing the appropriate article based on gender, number, and context.
7th/8th Grade
The verb "jugar" (to play) has been in our lessons as we delve into discussions about sports activities. Your child has been practicing how to use "jugar" to express their participation in various sports. Whether it's saying "Yo juego fútbol los sábados" (I play soccer on Saturdays) or "Ella juega baloncesto en el equipo de la escuela" (She plays basketball on the school team), our students have been gaining confidence in articulating their sporting interests and engagements. In addition we've explored the differences between "saber" (to know) and "conocer" (to know/meet) when discussing knowledge and familiarity. Students have been crafting sentences such as "Sé hablar español" (I know how to speak Spanish) and "Conozco bien la historia de México" (I know the history of Mexico well), demonstrating their grasp of these essential verbs in context.
9th and 10th Grade
Throughout January, they've been focusing on sporting events, sports equipment, and healthy habits. In addition to vocabulary building, our students have been mastering essential grammatical concepts such as forming the preterite tense of regular -er and -ir verbs. By learning how to conjugate verbs in the past tense, they've been able to narrate events and experiences that occurred in the past. Furthermore, they've delved into demonstrative pronouns and adjectives, which are crucial for indicating specific objects or people in a sentence.
¡Hola Familias!
I hope all the families in our school have started this new year with great enthusiasm. This newsletter will summarize the work of my students during December and January.
The students in the 3-6 program have been focused on learning different aspects of winter. We worked with a new character named Timbo, who has a song that teaches the parts of the body, winter clothing, and the weather during winter. We also focused on expressing emotions in Spanish by playing with magical snowflakes; their emotions were visible when we were in the dark and lit a flashlight. We continue to review concepts we have previously covered, such as the alphabet, numbers, colors, and more.
First-grade students worked on the same concepts as the 3-6 program students but in more depth and with a focus on reading and writing. They worked on writing about 6 feelings happy, sad, tired, sick, bored, and energetic. Currently, they are working on the parts of the body. Additionally, they completed the Autumn project with Lola the Squirrel and wrote a story about autumn.
Second and third-grade students worked on the story "Pavo prepares his favorite cake." They also practiced questions like "Do you have...?" or "Do you like...?" They learned 12 feelings that we use every day in class to express how they feel. Each class also created and illustrated their own winter story.
Fourth-grade students finished Unit 2 of the book "¡Viva el español!" They worked on colors, shapes, animals, describing objects and animals, coordinating articles, names, verbs, and adjectives. They also worked on singular and plural, definite and indefinite articles. Currently, we are working on Unit 3, where we reviewed the days of the week, months of the year, and calendar-related vocabulary, and explored vocabulary related to different places in the city.
Fifth-grade students completed Unit 6 of the book, focusing on calendar vocabulary, and expressing preferences using the verb "gustar." We spent most of our time learning to conjugate verbs in the present tense, as well as using frequency adverbs like "Always," "Sometimes," and "Never." We are starting February by working on Unit 7; I will update you on our progress in the next newsletter.
¡Hasta pronto!
Maestra María
Spanish with Maestra Alicia:
We hope this letter finds you well! We wanted to take a moment to share with you the wonderful progress your children have made in their Spanish class over the past month.
5th. Grade
In the past month, our students have been in the world of time-related vocabulary and expressions. They have been actively building their vocabulary with words and phrases related to measuring time. They've been exploring the language of clocks and calendars, gaining the tools to articulate different moments throughout the day. One of the key focuses has been on naming various times of the day. From "mañana" to "tarde" to "noche," your children are now equipped to describe different parts of the day in Spanish. Furthermore, they've been mastering expressions for telling time, such as "Son las ocho" (It's eight o'clock) and "Es la una" (It's one o'clock). To complement their understanding, students have also been introduced to the singular and plural forms of the verb "ser" (to be) when telling time. Additionally, students have been practicing interrogatives including "¿Qué hora es?" (What time is it?), "¿A qué hora?" (At what time?), and "¿Cuánto tiempo hay?" (How much time is there?). These interrogatives empower them to engage in meaningful conversations about time. As we transition into February, our focus will remain on strengthening their ability to ask and tell time confidently in Spanish.
6th Grade
Your child has learned phrases and adjectives that help them communicate various aspects of personal identity, such as physical appearance and personality traits, for example “ Soy una persona muy organizada” (I am a very organized person). “Soy una chica joven (I am a young girl).The verb "ser" is a cornerstone in the Spanish language. Our students have been practicing conjugating and using "ser" to describe what someone is like.Understanding the usage of definite (el, la, los, las) and indefinite articles (un, una, unos, unas) is crucial for forming correct sentences in Spanish. Your child has been honing their skills in choosing the appropriate article based on gender, number, and context.
7th/8th Grade
The verb "jugar" (to play) has been in our lessons as we delve into discussions about sports activities. Your child has been practicing how to use "jugar" to express their participation in various sports. Whether it's saying "Yo juego fútbol los sábados" (I play soccer on Saturdays) or "Ella juega baloncesto en el equipo de la escuela" (She plays basketball on the school team), our students have been gaining confidence in articulating their sporting interests and engagements. In addition we've explored the differences between "saber" (to know) and "conocer" (to know/meet) when discussing knowledge and familiarity. Students have been crafting sentences such as "Sé hablar español" (I know how to speak Spanish) and "Conozco bien la historia de México" (I know the history of Mexico well), demonstrating their grasp of these essential verbs in context.
9th and 10th Grade
Throughout January, they've been focusing on sporting events, sports equipment, and healthy habits. In addition to vocabulary building, our students have been mastering essential grammatical concepts such as forming the preterite tense of regular -er and -ir verbs. By learning how to conjugate verbs in the past tense, they've been able to narrate events and experiences that occurred in the past. Furthermore, they've delved into demonstrative pronouns and adjectives, which are crucial for indicating specific objects or people in a sentence.
Updates from our Arabic Room
Arabic and Islamic Studies
Pre-k3 Arabic and Religious studies:
We're thrilled to share the enriching journey our little ones are embarking on in Pre-K 3! This semester is filled with vibrant songs, as we joyfully count our way through the Arabic alphabet, dance to the days of the week, and paint our world with colors. We're introducing a catchy tune to make learning even more fun! Our young scholars are embracing every moment, creating a foundation that will spark a love for learning.
In Islamic studies, the focus is on the Prophet (PBUH) and his family. The spiritual exploration continues with the start of Surat Al-Fatihah, instilling values that extend beyond the classroom. Looking forward to spending yet another fun semester with my little friends.
1st grade:
Our first graders are making remarkable strides in their journey towards becoming proficient readers and writers. They are diligently honing their skills in shaping letters, perfecting their handwriting, and decoding the magical world of words. This month, we are introducing a new and enriching concept in the Arabic language curriculum - the understanding of masculine and feminine forms. Through engaging activities and interactive lessons, our goal is to foster a love for language learning and instill a strong foundation in Arabic grammar.
1st-Islamic studies and Quran:
Our first-grade students will embark on a journey of spiritual discovery, delving into the rich and meaningful aspects of Salah. From the foundation of Wudu (ablution) to the etiquettes of prayer, We aim to instill a sense of mindfulness in our students as they learn the proper techniques and manners associated with each step of the prayer with focusing on the spiritual significance of prayer (Salah.) As for the Quran, last semester the kids did a great job memorizing surat At-Tin, this semester we started surat Az-Zalzala, indulging in the meanings of the verses and having great class discussions and answering their curious questions.
2nd-Arabic:
Family holds a special place in our hearts; therefore, our second graders are discovering the beauty of family relationships, learning the Arabic terms for different family members, and appreciating the importance of each role within the family unit. In addition, learning the distinction between masculine and feminine in the Arabic language.
2nd Islamic studies and Quran:
In the Islamic Studies our second-grade students are delving into the heart of prayer (Salah) and the profound manners it holds. From the physical postures to the spiritual depth, they are grasping the essence of what it means to be a Muslim in their daily lives. Additionally, our Quranic studies have been centered around Surat Al-Alaq, an important chapter that holds so much meaning and stories behind it. Second graders have been really enjoying and delving in great discussions and asking great questions. Looking forward to continuing working on Al-Alaq and finding out what more it holds.
3rd Arabic:
Our third graders have been working very hard on learning pronouns in the Arabic language and applying them to verbs. They also have been working on learning new vocabulary that can be used outside of the classroom, laying the groundwork for enhanced reading, and writing skills in the Arabic language. The hard work and enthusiasm displayed by our third graders have been truly commendable.
Ms. Khadija Jabri.
Upper Elementary & Middle school:
Islamic Studies:
Masha Allah, our students are on high gear in learning their Ayat and memorizing the words of Allah (swt). Beside that we concentrate on the frequent used words in Quran to understand their meanings and the application of those Ayat on our everyday life.
In 4th grade and 5th grade we talked about the basics of Sunnah and Hadith with the introductions to hadith compilers.
In 6th grade we spend this month studying about the components of hadith, the narrators and the criteria based in evaluating each one of these. Also, Our students learned the Authentication of hadith based on the Narrators
In Islamic studies we almost finished the studying of the required units in Aqeedah about pillars of Islam and Iman in our different grade.
Arabic Language:
We are excited to share updates and highlights from our fourth and fifth-grade Arabic family unit and ongoing projects.
Family Unit Focus: Building Strong Connections
In our fourth and fifth-grade classes, we've emphasized the importance of family at home and within our school community. Through various activities and discussions, students have been exploring what family means to them, the diverse forms families can take, and the values that bind families together.
Project Highlight:
One of the exciting projects our students have been working on is creating their family trees. This project not only allows students to learn more about their families but also ,promotes a deeper understanding of the concept of family.
We're incredibly proud of the effort and creativity our students have put into their family tree projects.
6th Grade Arabic: We enjoyed learning about our families, relations, and relatives. Each grade studied the unit according to their levels.
At the end of the unit we. Encouraged each student in our class project to share a picture of their honored family and talk about his/ her family members. We cherish all our families may Allah shower them with his blessings.
Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to another month of growth, learning, and family-centered activities.
High School Quran and I.S.: Started this semester the memorization of Surat Al-Isra ’a, based on it we studied in the history of the Aqsa Mosque from the establishment to today. We related hits history with the land of Palestine and the struggles that is facing it.
High School Arabic:
This month unit was about the Arab countries, we reviewed the Arab Countries map, locations, capitals, and main cities. Cairo was chosen our city to visit and study about.
Students are expected to show what they achieved from this unit by writing an essay about one of their Arab’s city with full description about that city.
From the Arabic and Islamic Studies Team at Kindi
Ms. Hayat Al-Quttub
Ms. Heiam Al-Khateeb.
Ms. Lina El- Tebi
Ms. Faiza Hijazi
Ms. Khadijah Jabri
Pre-k3 Arabic and Religious studies:
We're thrilled to share the enriching journey our little ones are embarking on in Pre-K 3! This semester is filled with vibrant songs, as we joyfully count our way through the Arabic alphabet, dance to the days of the week, and paint our world with colors. We're introducing a catchy tune to make learning even more fun! Our young scholars are embracing every moment, creating a foundation that will spark a love for learning.
In Islamic studies, the focus is on the Prophet (PBUH) and his family. The spiritual exploration continues with the start of Surat Al-Fatihah, instilling values that extend beyond the classroom. Looking forward to spending yet another fun semester with my little friends.
1st grade:
Our first graders are making remarkable strides in their journey towards becoming proficient readers and writers. They are diligently honing their skills in shaping letters, perfecting their handwriting, and decoding the magical world of words. This month, we are introducing a new and enriching concept in the Arabic language curriculum - the understanding of masculine and feminine forms. Through engaging activities and interactive lessons, our goal is to foster a love for language learning and instill a strong foundation in Arabic grammar.
1st-Islamic studies and Quran:
Our first-grade students will embark on a journey of spiritual discovery, delving into the rich and meaningful aspects of Salah. From the foundation of Wudu (ablution) to the etiquettes of prayer, We aim to instill a sense of mindfulness in our students as they learn the proper techniques and manners associated with each step of the prayer with focusing on the spiritual significance of prayer (Salah.) As for the Quran, last semester the kids did a great job memorizing surat At-Tin, this semester we started surat Az-Zalzala, indulging in the meanings of the verses and having great class discussions and answering their curious questions.
2nd-Arabic:
Family holds a special place in our hearts; therefore, our second graders are discovering the beauty of family relationships, learning the Arabic terms for different family members, and appreciating the importance of each role within the family unit. In addition, learning the distinction between masculine and feminine in the Arabic language.
2nd Islamic studies and Quran:
In the Islamic Studies our second-grade students are delving into the heart of prayer (Salah) and the profound manners it holds. From the physical postures to the spiritual depth, they are grasping the essence of what it means to be a Muslim in their daily lives. Additionally, our Quranic studies have been centered around Surat Al-Alaq, an important chapter that holds so much meaning and stories behind it. Second graders have been really enjoying and delving in great discussions and asking great questions. Looking forward to continuing working on Al-Alaq and finding out what more it holds.
3rd Arabic:
Our third graders have been working very hard on learning pronouns in the Arabic language and applying them to verbs. They also have been working on learning new vocabulary that can be used outside of the classroom, laying the groundwork for enhanced reading, and writing skills in the Arabic language. The hard work and enthusiasm displayed by our third graders have been truly commendable.
Ms. Khadija Jabri.
Upper Elementary & Middle school:
Islamic Studies:
Masha Allah, our students are on high gear in learning their Ayat and memorizing the words of Allah (swt). Beside that we concentrate on the frequent used words in Quran to understand their meanings and the application of those Ayat on our everyday life.
In 4th grade and 5th grade we talked about the basics of Sunnah and Hadith with the introductions to hadith compilers.
In 6th grade we spend this month studying about the components of hadith, the narrators and the criteria based in evaluating each one of these. Also, Our students learned the Authentication of hadith based on the Narrators
In Islamic studies we almost finished the studying of the required units in Aqeedah about pillars of Islam and Iman in our different grade.
Arabic Language:
We are excited to share updates and highlights from our fourth and fifth-grade Arabic family unit and ongoing projects.
Family Unit Focus: Building Strong Connections
In our fourth and fifth-grade classes, we've emphasized the importance of family at home and within our school community. Through various activities and discussions, students have been exploring what family means to them, the diverse forms families can take, and the values that bind families together.
Project Highlight:
One of the exciting projects our students have been working on is creating their family trees. This project not only allows students to learn more about their families but also ,promotes a deeper understanding of the concept of family.
We're incredibly proud of the effort and creativity our students have put into their family tree projects.
6th Grade Arabic: We enjoyed learning about our families, relations, and relatives. Each grade studied the unit according to their levels.
At the end of the unit we. Encouraged each student in our class project to share a picture of their honored family and talk about his/ her family members. We cherish all our families may Allah shower them with his blessings.
Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to another month of growth, learning, and family-centered activities.
High School Quran and I.S.: Started this semester the memorization of Surat Al-Isra ’a, based on it we studied in the history of the Aqsa Mosque from the establishment to today. We related hits history with the land of Palestine and the struggles that is facing it.
High School Arabic:
This month unit was about the Arab countries, we reviewed the Arab Countries map, locations, capitals, and main cities. Cairo was chosen our city to visit and study about.
Students are expected to show what they achieved from this unit by writing an essay about one of their Arab’s city with full description about that city.
From the Arabic and Islamic Studies Team at Kindi
Ms. Hayat Al-Quttub
Ms. Heiam Al-Khateeb.
Ms. Lina El- Tebi
Ms. Faiza Hijazi
Ms. Khadijah Jabri