march 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,
As we approach the final stretch of the school year, we couldn't be more thrilled about the incredible events and opportunities that await us at Kindi! With each passing day, we're reminded of the amazing journey we've had together, and we're excited to make the most of every moment leading up to summer break.
Here's a glimpse of what's in store for the upcoming weeks:
But that's not all! From end-of-year graduation celebrations to special projects, activities, and field trips, there's no shortage of excitement at Kindi. We're committed to making every moment count and creating lasting memories for our students and families.
As always, your involvement and support play a vital role in making Kindi the vibrant and thriving community it is. Whether you're volunteering for events, participating in fundraisers, or simply cheering on our students, your contributions make a difference, and we're immensely grateful for your partnership.
Let's make the rest of the school year one to remember! Together, we'll continue to inspire, learn, and grow as part of the Kindi family.
Warm regards,
Hatem Elagha
Executive Director
Kindi Academy
As we approach the final stretch of the school year, we couldn't be more thrilled about the incredible events and opportunities that await us at Kindi! With each passing day, we're reminded of the amazing journey we've had together, and we're excited to make the most of every moment leading up to summer break.
Here's a glimpse of what's in store for the upcoming weeks:
- 1. Ramadan Iftar/Dinner Celebration on the night of March 22: Join us as we come together to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan with our annual gathering. It's a time for reflection, community, and gratitude, and we can't wait to share this special occasion with all of you. We will use this opportunity to support the children of Gaza who are in desperate need for food, water, medicine, clothing, and shelter. Let's come together to make this event a HUGE success. This event is open to all your family and friends.
- Wisconsin Overnight Trip from April 17 to 19: Get ready for an adventure-packed trip as we embark on our much-anticipated Wisconsin trip! This year we are exploring Camp Timberr-Lee and are excited about the learning-in-nature opportunities it provides. This excursion promises to be both educational and unforgettable for our students and chaperones.
- Re-enrollment and New Admissions: As we gear up for the next academic year, we invite you to secure your child's spot at Kindi by completing the re-enrollment process. Additionally, if you know families who are looking for a nurturing and enriching learning environment, we encourage you to spread the word about Kindi and help us welcome new members to our community. Let no one ever forget the high academic standards we provide and the exceptional learning experience our environment facilitate to students. We don't just graduate scholars, we shape LEADERS!
But that's not all! From end-of-year graduation celebrations to special projects, activities, and field trips, there's no shortage of excitement at Kindi. We're committed to making every moment count and creating lasting memories for our students and families.
As always, your involvement and support play a vital role in making Kindi the vibrant and thriving community it is. Whether you're volunteering for events, participating in fundraisers, or simply cheering on our students, your contributions make a difference, and we're immensely grateful for your partnership.
Let's make the rest of the school year one to remember! Together, we'll continue to inspire, learn, and grow as part of the Kindi family.
Warm regards,
Hatem Elagha
Executive Director
Kindi Academy
Message from the Dean
Dear Eagle Family,
It’s hard to imagine there are only two more newsletters left for this school year. It seems like just yesterday kids were walking into our new building for the first time. It’s really true…time flies when you’re having fun…and there’s no place more fun than Kindi Academy!
The past few weeks have been busy with tons of activities around the school. Walk into a classroom and you’ll see all the fun that’s happening. 4th graders have been putting together a video rendition of their novel, How to Steal a Dog. 6th graders were presenting about their cultures in Geography class. 7th graders have been making propaganda posters as if they were living through World War I. Our Art classes have been creating AMAZING pieces of artwork! PE classes are engaging in great games of Flag Football in the upper grades. Walk into our Montessori rooms and you’ll see kids working hard using Montessori material to master their understanding of content. There’s always something great happening here at Kindi. No wonder I always say It’s a Great Day to Be an Eagle!
Besides the exciting academic happenings, Our MSA put together a wonderful Fundraising Dinner bringing together our community over a wonderful meal. Our Student Council put together an awesome Hot Chocolate (and Donuts!) Sale. These events are wonderful opportunities for these organizations to raise funds for various things that support the students and other events to bring them together! I thank our MSA and Student Council, along with their sponsors Ms. Sara Gazi, Ms. Maria Jameel, and Ms. Ella Abufeelat, for their hard work and dedication in bringing these events to life.
For this month’s theme, we will be focusing on optimism and positivity. This past week, I was talking with a few students about their homework for that week. One of the students had acknowledged that they had a few more assignments than typical for that day (I have flashbacks to my days in elementary school just thinking about the conversation!). Many students would say something like, ”Oh no, I have so much homework! This stinks!”. Instead, a student commented, saying, “If I finish my homework in my study hall period, then I can have more time to play games”. This is the positive mindset we want to instill in ALL our Eagles here at Kindi Academy…to try to find the good in any situation. As Winston Churchill once said, “the positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible”.
As always, I am here to support you and your child in any way possible. Reach out to me at [email protected] with any questions, comments, or concerns.
It’s STILL a GREAT DAY to be a Kindi Eagle!
Sevim Memisovski
Dean of Students
Kindi Academy
Eagles of the Month
Feb 2024
Eagle of the Month
Theme: Kindness
February Eagle of the Month – Theme: Kindness
Room 3
G1 Hassaan Hammad
G2 Maliha Ahmad
G3 Yahya Humayun
Room 4
G1 Maha Mohammed
G2 Amin Khan
G3 Yusuf Mitchell
Room 7
1st : Amir Adhami
2nd: Yasin Ahmed
3rd: Sana Ahmed
Room 8
G1 Zain Kahla
G2 Jude Issa
G3 Bareera Talha
4th Grade
Zain Ahmed
Ibrahim Masood
Haniya Noman
5th Grade
Umar Afzaal
Aqsa Qureshi
Yasin Garcia
6th Grade
Hanaan Uddin
Abdullah Bhuiyan
Haneen Siddiqi
7th Grade
Uzair Basheer
Mohsin Akbar
Hasan Razvi-Rajek
8th Grade
Reem Adhami
9th Grade
Syed Imthiyaz
10th Grade
Hasan Akbar
Eagle of the Month
Theme: Kindness
February Eagle of the Month – Theme: Kindness
Room 3
G1 Hassaan Hammad
G2 Maliha Ahmad
G3 Yahya Humayun
Room 4
G1 Maha Mohammed
G2 Amin Khan
G3 Yusuf Mitchell
Room 7
1st : Amir Adhami
2nd: Yasin Ahmed
3rd: Sana Ahmed
Room 8
G1 Zain Kahla
G2 Jude Issa
G3 Bareera Talha
4th Grade
Zain Ahmed
Ibrahim Masood
Haniya Noman
5th Grade
Umar Afzaal
Aqsa Qureshi
Yasin Garcia
6th Grade
Hanaan Uddin
Abdullah Bhuiyan
Haneen Siddiqi
7th Grade
Uzair Basheer
Mohsin Akbar
Hasan Razvi-Rajek
8th Grade
Reem Adhami
9th Grade
Syed Imthiyaz
10th Grade
Hasan Akbar
News from our 3-6 Classrooms
"The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth." ~Maria Montessori
The days are getting longer and spring is around the corner! February went as quickly as it came, but it was still a great month! First, we would like to thank all the parents for another round of successful parent-teacher conferences! We are very happy with how hard your children have been working, and it has been wonderful to see the progress they have made since the last conference!
February started off with Groundhog’s Day, and the news about an early spring did not disappoint! In the classroom, teachers presented parts of a groundhog, and the children learned how a groundhog, once it emerges from its burrow, is said to predict the weather for the following six weeks. Also, February marks National Children’s Dental Health Month, so teachers presented parts of teeth and parts of the tongue!
Another highlight in February was when SkyDome Planetarium visited Kindi! The kids had a blast journeying through space and learning all about it while never leaving school. They watched in awe as the stars, constellations, and planets illuminated the inside of the dome! Our next in-school field trip will be a juggling and balloon variety show!
With March on the move and spring around the corner, teachers will introduce life cycles of many different living things, such as frogs, chickens, ladybugs, butterflies, and more. Since spring break is only a few weeks away, the month of March will surely fly by too!
~The 3-6 Montessori Team
The days are getting longer and spring is around the corner! February went as quickly as it came, but it was still a great month! First, we would like to thank all the parents for another round of successful parent-teacher conferences! We are very happy with how hard your children have been working, and it has been wonderful to see the progress they have made since the last conference!
February started off with Groundhog’s Day, and the news about an early spring did not disappoint! In the classroom, teachers presented parts of a groundhog, and the children learned how a groundhog, once it emerges from its burrow, is said to predict the weather for the following six weeks. Also, February marks National Children’s Dental Health Month, so teachers presented parts of teeth and parts of the tongue!
Another highlight in February was when SkyDome Planetarium visited Kindi! The kids had a blast journeying through space and learning all about it while never leaving school. They watched in awe as the stars, constellations, and planets illuminated the inside of the dome! Our next in-school field trip will be a juggling and balloon variety show!
With March on the move and spring around the corner, teachers will introduce life cycles of many different living things, such as frogs, chickens, ladybugs, butterflies, and more. Since spring break is only a few weeks away, the month of March will surely fly by too!
~The 3-6 Montessori Team
Updates from Our 6-9 Classroom
“The hands are the instruments of man's intelligence.” “The first essential for the child's development is concentration.”
Maria Montessori
Our First year students have been enthusiastic about their new descriptive writings. They are creative in producing their work and demonstrate the power of their intelligence in learning new concepts of word study. They are enjoying learning about adjectives and the noun family. Advanced concepts of money have been introduced and they are taking a step ahead in abstraction for addition and subtraction. Measuring in inches and half inches will serve as scaffolding for higher concepts. They had fun learning about liquid measurement with a math experiment. In the social sciences animals and plant kingdom, physical science experiments and working with landforms are continuously building their knowledge. Building simple machines was fun.
Our Second year students are demonstrating a positive energy in understanding advanced concepts. The continuity of their hard work is shown in their desire to learn. They are creating sentences applying their knowledge of all parts of speech. Exercises of building vocabulary are integrated in their writings with correct punctuation and spellings. Ongoing reading comprehension exercises will help them apply analytical skills. Students practiced with 2-digit multipliers and 4-digit multiplicands with the checkerboard. Word problems are enhancing their brain power. They are excited to practice times tables and understand the correlation of math concepts. They are mentoring the first graders in the liquid measurement work. Students are continuously enjoying learning the map skills and their projects of Fundamental Needs of Humans. Additionally, they are researching planets and writing interesting facts.
Our Third year students continue to show responsibility and passion to enhance their critical thinking skills. Continuous practice of reading comprehension builds their critical thinking skills, interpreting and applying their knowledge on how to follow directions has planted a seed to polish their independence. They are becoming proficient in creating stories across different genres. Editing, proofreading, and ongoing grammar work are a continuous practice to improve their writing skills. Students have been introduced to the abstract multiplication and division concepts to solidify the concrete learning. Equivalent and reducing fractions have been introduced. Geometrical concept of measuring angles and use of protractor is developing their understanding for future studies. They have explored measuring units of length with Metric and US Customary units. 3rd graders will be proofreading 2nd graders descriptive writings, exercising their skills as well.Students have been introduced to the concepts of physical science with experiments. Children are demonstrating a high level of work in producing social sciences projects. Exploring the microscope planted a seed of becoming young scientists.
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare it for today"
Maria Montessori
Our First year students have been enthusiastic about their new descriptive writings. They are creative in producing their work and demonstrate the power of their intelligence in learning new concepts of word study. They are enjoying learning about adjectives and the noun family. Advanced concepts of money have been introduced and they are taking a step ahead in abstraction for addition and subtraction. Measuring in inches and half inches will serve as scaffolding for higher concepts. They had fun learning about liquid measurement with a math experiment. In the social sciences animals and plant kingdom, physical science experiments and working with landforms are continuously building their knowledge. Building simple machines was fun.
Our Second year students are demonstrating a positive energy in understanding advanced concepts. The continuity of their hard work is shown in their desire to learn. They are creating sentences applying their knowledge of all parts of speech. Exercises of building vocabulary are integrated in their writings with correct punctuation and spellings. Ongoing reading comprehension exercises will help them apply analytical skills. Students practiced with 2-digit multipliers and 4-digit multiplicands with the checkerboard. Word problems are enhancing their brain power. They are excited to practice times tables and understand the correlation of math concepts. They are mentoring the first graders in the liquid measurement work. Students are continuously enjoying learning the map skills and their projects of Fundamental Needs of Humans. Additionally, they are researching planets and writing interesting facts.
Our Third year students continue to show responsibility and passion to enhance their critical thinking skills. Continuous practice of reading comprehension builds their critical thinking skills, interpreting and applying their knowledge on how to follow directions has planted a seed to polish their independence. They are becoming proficient in creating stories across different genres. Editing, proofreading, and ongoing grammar work are a continuous practice to improve their writing skills. Students have been introduced to the abstract multiplication and division concepts to solidify the concrete learning. Equivalent and reducing fractions have been introduced. Geometrical concept of measuring angles and use of protractor is developing their understanding for future studies. They have explored measuring units of length with Metric and US Customary units. 3rd graders will be proofreading 2nd graders descriptive writings, exercising their skills as well.Students have been introduced to the concepts of physical science with experiments. Children are demonstrating a high level of work in producing social sciences projects. Exploring the microscope planted a seed of becoming young scientists.
"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
we are focusing on Reading strategies and English. We are learning about prepositions and have learned a bunch of prepositions to the song of Yankee Doodle. We have finished reading The Tale of Despereaux and How to Steal a Dog. Mixed votes on which one is our favorite. The students have been
hard at work with a play on The Tale of Despereaux. More to come on the play. The students are now working on a book about World War 11 called, The War that Saved My Life.
4th Grade - Ms. Victoria Math
In math class, the students are working on Geometry. We have covered rays, lines, line segments, and rays. We have worked with identifying Circles and naming the radius, diameters, and centers of a circle. We also learned how to measure angles using a protractor. Please continue to review Fractions,
Multiplication, Division, and Mean, Mode, Range, Median, and Outlier) Graded multiplication fact tests on Fridays.
4th Grade - Ms. Sameena English
The students have finished reading and writing reflections by adding descriptive words and sentences to make their minds powerful! They have learned to create, color and collaborate the content to enhance their comprehension, creativity and combination of concepts! The learners are learning skills and applying them to make the text meaningful and inspiring! New characters and fictitious stories were read in the class to let them experience the newness of events and widen their horizons! Reflections of the books read are being presented by students to make everyone absorb the details.
4th Grade Social Studies/World Regions
Come aboard the airplane! We left Europe and now are in Russia. We have learned about the history of the Soviet Union or the USSR. We also learned about communist rule, special places in Russia, and the geography of Russia.
we are focusing on Reading strategies and English. We are learning about prepositions and have learned a bunch of prepositions to the song of Yankee Doodle. We have finished reading The Tale of Despereaux and How to Steal a Dog. Mixed votes on which one is our favorite. The students have been
hard at work with a play on The Tale of Despereaux. More to come on the play. The students are now working on a book about World War 11 called, The War that Saved My Life.
4th Grade - Ms. Victoria Math
In math class, the students are working on Geometry. We have covered rays, lines, line segments, and rays. We have worked with identifying Circles and naming the radius, diameters, and centers of a circle. We also learned how to measure angles using a protractor. Please continue to review Fractions,
Multiplication, Division, and Mean, Mode, Range, Median, and Outlier) Graded multiplication fact tests on Fridays.
4th Grade - Ms. Sameena English
The students have finished reading and writing reflections by adding descriptive words and sentences to make their minds powerful! They have learned to create, color and collaborate the content to enhance their comprehension, creativity and combination of concepts! The learners are learning skills and applying them to make the text meaningful and inspiring! New characters and fictitious stories were read in the class to let them experience the newness of events and widen their horizons! Reflections of the books read are being presented by students to make everyone absorb the details.
4th Grade Social Studies/World Regions
Come aboard the airplane! We left Europe and now are in Russia. We have learned about the history of the Soviet Union or the USSR. We also learned about communist rule, special places in Russia, and the geography of Russia.
4th Grade Science
Students have been working on electric currents through magnets, outlets, and electricity in weather. We will continue to experiment with Snaps and Circuits.
Students have been working on electric currents through magnets, outlets, and electricity in weather. We will continue to experiment with Snaps and Circuits.
Happenings in the Science Room
5th grade: finished with the Earth science unit, and started with space science. We have been learning about the universe and our solar system in general. Once we understand the basics, we will start learning about each of their components in more detail.
6th grade: we finished the unit about cells and hereditary, and we have began learning about organ systems.
7th grade: we worked on Bohr models and Lewis dot structures, as well the activity series as
Nd how they relate to redox reactions.
8th grade: we worked to get a more detailed knowledge about homeostasis and the role that the cell membrane plays keeping the balance so the whole organism can function in its environment.
9th grade: they learned about plant structure and plant reproduction.
6th grade: we finished the unit about cells and hereditary, and we have began learning about organ systems.
7th grade: we worked on Bohr models and Lewis dot structures, as well the activity series as
Nd how they relate to redox reactions.
8th grade: we worked to get a more detailed knowledge about homeostasis and the role that the cell membrane plays keeping the balance so the whole organism can function in its environment.
9th grade: they learned about plant structure and plant reproduction.
10th grade- Chemistry
They learned the behavior of Gases and they are working on Solutions. Underestimating Saturated Solution (lab)
Saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute for a given quantity of solvent at a constant temperature and pressure.
Example: about 36 g of sodium chloride dissolves in 100 g water at 25 degrees Celsius.
They learned the behavior of Gases and they are working on Solutions. Underestimating Saturated Solution (lab)
Saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute for a given quantity of solvent at a constant temperature and pressure.
Example: about 36 g of sodium chloride dissolves in 100 g water at 25 degrees Celsius.
News from our Middle School
English
4th grade English Language Arts - Ms. Ashley
Fourth grade students wrote, produced and collaborated to create a movie script, entitled, How to Steal A Cat. The past few weeks all students have cohesively rehearsed and memorized their lines, produced sound effects, and have given us a hand with our movie by using their imaginations to produce different sets for various scenes. Thank you to our parents for helping us to memorize our lines, letting us borrow items as props, and helping with our costumes. Finally, fourth grade students will be editing their movie and putting the finishing touches on our film, How to Steal a Cat.
5th and 6th grade English Language Arts - Ms. Ashley
Fifth grade students have been refining their research skills and learning how to use proper MLA formatting. Each student wrote an expository essay in which their goal was to write to inform, explain, clarify, define or instruct. Additionally, students practiced their writing skills by paraphrasing to inform, and we discussed the importance of not plagiarizing others' writing.
5th Grade English - Ms. Sameena
The active students are learning to read with expressions and expanding vocabulary to make learning interesting and informative! They have learned past participles and prepositions to enhance their fluency. The studious students are reading to make themselves innovative and inquiring as it is sparkling them to think logically and write with enthusiasm to engage the audience with flavor, fun and facts! They have created sentences with past participles and future tense.
6th Grade English - Mr. Aukst
Students have been reading the novel, Refugee, and completing chapter assignments. We will be
completing the novel soon and will have a couple of projects following its conclusion. Students also
complete a 1200-word persuasive paper. Each week, we worked on vocabulary, root words, and analogy
assignments and tests.
6th Grade English - Ms. Sameena
The students have been reading a lot and write reflections on various characters to gain fluency and command over language! They have written essays on interesting topics and added color to it by President in the class! The lovely learners are using their imagination to write with enthusiasm and enhancing their skills. They have read passages and short stories to describe themselves with interest and blooming with illustrations and wonderful ideas! Their discussions were analytical and had thoughtful perceptions!
7th Grade English - Mr. Aukst
Students completed a two-part poetry section. The first part covered the basics of poetry and how to
use literary elements in poems. The second part was on Shakespeare’s Sonnets. They learned what
makes a sonnet and the key components of a sonnet. They also read and performed some
Shakespearean sonnets. We also began a new novel, Night, and completed chapter assignments. In
addition, 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 did a wonderful job with their first debates. We are moving on to completing two mock trials. Each “case” is based on a children’s fairy tale. Students will be taking on the roles of prosecution, defense, and jury. The students are already working hard in their respective groups. This should be a fun way to close out the quarter!
8th Grade English - Ms. Melissa
In 8th grade, we finished reading our latest text, The President Has Been Shot by James L. Swanson. The students are also writing their research essay on one of the conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In preparation, we completed a mini-unit on plagiarism and how to cite sources in MLA style. The current novel is The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak. They are doing a great job independently reading and writing in class!
9th Grade Honors English - Ms. Melissa
The 9th grade class recently finished our unit on Of Mice and Men. They completed an in-class literary analysis essay at the culmination of the reading. After we view the film, we will begin our next novel unit on To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Students are also continuing to study vocabulary through the Sadlier program.
10th Grade Honors American Literature - Ms. Melissa
In 10th grade, students have been working on reading and studying The Great Gatsby. When the unit is complete, they will write an essay defining what makes a novel “great.” For the culminating project, students will be making a visual map of the novel’s setting. Our next literary unit will center on the play “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller.
4th grade English Language Arts - Ms. Ashley
Fourth grade students wrote, produced and collaborated to create a movie script, entitled, How to Steal A Cat. The past few weeks all students have cohesively rehearsed and memorized their lines, produced sound effects, and have given us a hand with our movie by using their imaginations to produce different sets for various scenes. Thank you to our parents for helping us to memorize our lines, letting us borrow items as props, and helping with our costumes. Finally, fourth grade students will be editing their movie and putting the finishing touches on our film, How to Steal a Cat.
5th and 6th grade English Language Arts - Ms. Ashley
Fifth grade students have been refining their research skills and learning how to use proper MLA formatting. Each student wrote an expository essay in which their goal was to write to inform, explain, clarify, define or instruct. Additionally, students practiced their writing skills by paraphrasing to inform, and we discussed the importance of not plagiarizing others' writing.
5th Grade English - Ms. Sameena
The active students are learning to read with expressions and expanding vocabulary to make learning interesting and informative! They have learned past participles and prepositions to enhance their fluency. The studious students are reading to make themselves innovative and inquiring as it is sparkling them to think logically and write with enthusiasm to engage the audience with flavor, fun and facts! They have created sentences with past participles and future tense.
6th Grade English - Mr. Aukst
Students have been reading the novel, Refugee, and completing chapter assignments. We will be
completing the novel soon and will have a couple of projects following its conclusion. Students also
complete a 1200-word persuasive paper. Each week, we worked on vocabulary, root words, and analogy
assignments and tests.
6th Grade English - Ms. Sameena
The students have been reading a lot and write reflections on various characters to gain fluency and command over language! They have written essays on interesting topics and added color to it by President in the class! The lovely learners are using their imagination to write with enthusiasm and enhancing their skills. They have read passages and short stories to describe themselves with interest and blooming with illustrations and wonderful ideas! Their discussions were analytical and had thoughtful perceptions!
7th Grade English - Mr. Aukst
Students completed a two-part poetry section. The first part covered the basics of poetry and how to
use literary elements in poems. The second part was on Shakespeare’s Sonnets. They learned what
makes a sonnet and the key components of a sonnet. They also read and performed some
Shakespearean sonnets. We also began a new novel, Night, and completed chapter assignments. In
addition, 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 did a wonderful job with their first debates. We are moving on to completing two mock trials. Each “case” is based on a children’s fairy tale. Students will be taking on the roles of prosecution, defense, and jury. The students are already working hard in their respective groups. This should be a fun way to close out the quarter!
8th Grade English - Ms. Melissa
In 8th grade, we finished reading our latest text, The President Has Been Shot by James L. Swanson. The students are also writing their research essay on one of the conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In preparation, we completed a mini-unit on plagiarism and how to cite sources in MLA style. The current novel is The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak. They are doing a great job independently reading and writing in class!
9th Grade Honors English - Ms. Melissa
The 9th grade class recently finished our unit on Of Mice and Men. They completed an in-class literary analysis essay at the culmination of the reading. After we view the film, we will begin our next novel unit on To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Students are also continuing to study vocabulary through the Sadlier program.
10th Grade Honors American Literature - Ms. Melissa
In 10th grade, students have been working on reading and studying The Great Gatsby. When the unit is complete, they will write an essay defining what makes a novel “great.” For the culminating project, students will be making a visual map of the novel’s setting. Our next literary unit will center on the play “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller.
Updates From Social Studies
5th Grade Ancient World History - Mr. Aukst
We completed two sections on Ancient Greece. It included geography, government, philosophers, key
rulers, and important contributions that influence the modern world. We have gone through
presentations, completed in-depth worksheets, watched educational videos, and had some great
discussions. We just completed the Greco-Persian War and will conclude the last section shortly.
6th Grade World Geography - Mr. Aukst
We completed South Asia physical geography, history, economy, and cultural influences. In addition,
students worked on a project that combined the geography of a Middle East or South Asia country and
their personal connection and history with that country. It was a large project that took time to
complete and present. All the students put in a tremendous amount of effort, and they all did a great
job.
7th Grade US History
7th graders have completed their unit on Imperialism and finished writing their first DBQ Essay. Students were tasked with developing an argument that answered the following question: What role did imperialism play in the shaping of American foreign policy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? They could only use primary-source documents to build their arguments. We’re now into our unit of World War I, where students are learning about the causes of the conflict as well as what led to the US to get involved. Students are now making propaganda posters and are excited about our Trench Warfare simulation coming up!
8th Grade Social Studies
In Social Studies, 8th graders have completed their first DBQ essays on the effects of the Industrial Revolution in Europe. They did a great job overall! We are continuing our tour of World history and discussing Imperialism in Africa and India. Along the way, students will examine more primary sources. The next unit will be covering World War I, which they will complete a second DBQ essay on.
We completed two sections on Ancient Greece. It included geography, government, philosophers, key
rulers, and important contributions that influence the modern world. We have gone through
presentations, completed in-depth worksheets, watched educational videos, and had some great
discussions. We just completed the Greco-Persian War and will conclude the last section shortly.
6th Grade World Geography - Mr. Aukst
We completed South Asia physical geography, history, economy, and cultural influences. In addition,
students worked on a project that combined the geography of a Middle East or South Asia country and
their personal connection and history with that country. It was a large project that took time to
complete and present. All the students put in a tremendous amount of effort, and they all did a great
job.
7th Grade US History
7th graders have completed their unit on Imperialism and finished writing their first DBQ Essay. Students were tasked with developing an argument that answered the following question: What role did imperialism play in the shaping of American foreign policy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? They could only use primary-source documents to build their arguments. We’re now into our unit of World War I, where students are learning about the causes of the conflict as well as what led to the US to get involved. Students are now making propaganda posters and are excited about our Trench Warfare simulation coming up!
8th Grade Social Studies
In Social Studies, 8th graders have completed their first DBQ essays on the effects of the Industrial Revolution in Europe. They did a great job overall! We are continuing our tour of World history and discussing Imperialism in Africa and India. Along the way, students will examine more primary sources. The next unit will be covering World War I, which they will complete a second DBQ essay on.
AP US History
AP US History students are finishing up our final units of study. Students have been working hard improving their writing skills for DBQ and LEQ Essays, writing solid thesis statements and building strong arguments to support them. We created Digital Timelines on the Roaring Twenties and Great Depression. We are now finishing our unit on World War II before jumping into the Cold War Era. We will be finishing new material in the coming weeks before reviewing for the AP Exam!
AP Human Geography
We have just finished learning about Agricultural Land Use in AP Human Geography. We are now learning about Industries and Services as well as Economic Development. Students will be completing a project comparing two nations’ economies. After this, we will conclude the course in the coming weeks with our study of Urbanization and Urban Land-Use before beginning our preparations for the AP Exam!
AP US History students are finishing up our final units of study. Students have been working hard improving their writing skills for DBQ and LEQ Essays, writing solid thesis statements and building strong arguments to support them. We created Digital Timelines on the Roaring Twenties and Great Depression. We are now finishing our unit on World War II before jumping into the Cold War Era. We will be finishing new material in the coming weeks before reviewing for the AP Exam!
AP Human Geography
We have just finished learning about Agricultural Land Use in AP Human Geography. We are now learning about Industries and Services as well as Economic Development. Students will be completing a project comparing two nations’ economies. After this, we will conclude the course in the coming weeks with our study of Urbanization and Urban Land-Use before beginning our preparations for the AP Exam!
Specials
7th Grade Technology
In 7th Grade, students finished programming and designing their own games. They also worked on Google Sheets creating Area Guides that would also link to their own map using Google MyMaps. In the final weeks of the course, we will review our Programming Terminology and work on Video Editing/Production using WeVideo.
7th Grade Technology
In 7th Grade, students finished programming and designing their own games. They also worked on Google Sheets creating Area Guides that would also link to their own map using Google MyMaps. In the final weeks of the course, we will review our Programming Terminology and work on Video Editing/Production using WeVideo.
Updates from Art
Greetings and blessings during this month of Ramadan!
These past few weeks our little friends in 3-6 continued to learn about lines and how to draw! They have come a long way! The knowledge obtained, their new skills of drawing and coloring certainly makes us all proud! All age groups have been working on their Ramadan lanterns, which are displayed throughout the school. It was definitely a fun project which filled the air with excitement and anticipation for the blessed month. Eighth graders have completed their watercolor paintings themed “Ramadan” . They are displayed in the Art Hall. Please stop by and see their amazing work.
Ms. Gazi
These past few weeks our little friends in 3-6 continued to learn about lines and how to draw! They have come a long way! The knowledge obtained, their new skills of drawing and coloring certainly makes us all proud! All age groups have been working on their Ramadan lanterns, which are displayed throughout the school. It was definitely a fun project which filled the air with excitement and anticipation for the blessed month. Eighth graders have completed their watercolor paintings themed “Ramadan” . They are displayed in the Art Hall. Please stop by and see their amazing work.
Ms. Gazi
Updates from our spanish classroom
Spanish with Maestra Maria:
¡Hola familias!
I hope you are enjoying this unusual month of February with good weather. Spring seems to be arriving early this year, and we are going to make the most of it.
In the 3-6 program, we concluded the Winter Unit by engaging in some review activities and watching the video "Winter with Timbo". All the students loved it and wanted to watch it over and over. We also conducted a Picture Talk using an image to review all the vocabulary learned about winter. Additionally, we worked with the book "Valentine's Day Party," where we learned animal vocabulary and the expression “I have” (Yo tengo). Using the song "Uncle Ramon Farm", we explored farm animals, and with the Yoga Zoo game, we reviewed zoo animals.
First-grade students also worked on the "Winter with Timbo" unit, but in more depth, focusing on writing and reading, working on seasons, body parts, and winter clothing. They also practiced the expression "I have" with the animal party book. Currently, we are focused on farm animals with the song "Uncle Ramon Farm", practicing the expression "There is" (Hay). We will conclude the unit with a small book that students will take home with the song lyrics.
Second and third-grade students created different winter stories and illustrated them. Afterward, they embarked on a project that occupied most of the month: Animals. We learned the names of 9 animals and began describing them using common words such as "It has" (Tiene), "It is of color" (es de color), and "It can” (puede). Additionally, they learned 4 action verbs (swim, run, jump, and fly) and reviewed big, medium, and small. After introducing all this, we engaged in two activities: "I Spy" (Veo-veo) where they read the animal descriptions, and others had to guess the animal; Tic-Tac-Toe, where they practiced speaking in Spanish and had to describe the animals before marking each square. It has been a very enriching and fun unit.
Fourth-grade students have been focused on learning Unit 3, which we have just completed. We worked on months, days of the week, "today," "tomorrow," and "yesterday" "this week" and ";next week," places in the city, and the verb "to go" in the present tense: I go (Yo voy), you go (tú vas), and he/she/you (formal) go
(él/ella/usted va). We have started introducing the technique of acquiring the Spanish language with Comprehensible Input, and the 4th-grade class has adapted well and has been very motivated. Gradually, I will work with this technique in all units of "¡Viva el español". From a cultural perspective, we have explored the Unit on Mexico.
With the fifth-grade students, we have been working on Unit 7, and we are nearing the end of the unit; we will likely have the exam next week. We have focused on the verb "to have" (tener) in its different uses: to express feelings and to express "have something." We have worked with 10 expressions in Spanish that use the verb "to have.” We have learned to conjugate it in all three singular persons and have also
learned to use it in asking questions. Additionally, we have worked on understanding the difference between "tú" and "usted." Like the fourth-grade students, we have begun learning through stories, and in the next class, we will practice a story related to the unit as a review for the exam.
Wishing you a good start to Ramadan.
Spanish with Maestra Alicia:
Hola & Hello Padres!
We hope this newsletter finds you well. We wanted to take a moment to update you on the recent happenings in our Spanish class.
5th Grade
Throughout February, we've been focusing on vocabulary related to questioning such as - ¿Cuál? ¿Adónde? ¿Quién? ¿Cuándo? ¿A qué hora? ¿Cómo? ¿Dónde? ¿Qué? These fundamentals allow students to engage in meaningful conversations about their and other’s daily routines. By putting these question words into context, our students have developed a deeper understanding of how to use them effectively in real-life situations. In addition, we've been focusing on enhancing your children's pronunciation and speaking skills. One exciting activity we undertook was a small dialogue presentation where students had the opportunity to showcase their abilities in a supportive and encouraging environment. From rehearsing their lines to delivering them with confidence, every student had a chance to shine and demonstrate their progress in speaking Spanish. The energy and enthusiasm in the classroom during these presentations was truly remarkable and it was evident that every student had a great time participating.
6th Grade
Throughout the month of February, our focus was on mastering the essential concept of Noun-Adjective Agreement. This crucial aspect of English grammar teaches students how to effectively pair adjectives with nouns to create clear and descriptive sentences. Through various engaging activities and exercises, your child has successfully grasped the fundamentals of Noun-Adjective Agreement, marking the completion of Unit 1: Lesson 2. We're delighted to see their growth and understanding in this area of language. Our students then moved onto an exciting new unit with Lesson 1 titled "Somos estudiantes" (We are students). In Unit 2, your child has been introduced to a wide range of new vocabulary centered around themes such as time, school schedules, numbers, school subjects, and classroom activities. Through interactive lessons and activities, your child has been expanding their vocabulary and deepening their understanding of these key concepts.
7th/8th Grade
In our recent lessons, we have been focusing on two important grammar topics: the verbs "saber" and "conocer" both of which mean "to know" in English. Our students have been learning the differences between these two verbs and how to use them correctly in sentences. We have been practicing through various exercises and activities to reinforce their understanding. Additionally, we have started a new lesson titled "La salud" (Health). In this unit, our students are expanding their Spanish vocabulary to include words and phrases related to activities for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and parts of the body. The enthusiasm about learning these new terms has been evident as students actively participate in discussions and activities related to the topic.
9th/10th Grade
Unit 2: Lesson 1 was an exciting time for our students in February. The highlight was delving into the rich history of the World Cup soccer tournament. Exploring the origins, evolution, and cultural impact of this global event proved to be both engaging and educational for our students. It served as a wonderful conclusion to Lesson 1, sparking discussions and fostering a deeper appreciation for the world's most beloved sport. As we transitioned into Lesson 2, titled "¿Qué vamos a hacer?" (What are we going to do?), our focus shifted towards daily routines, personal care, and body parts. Throughout the month, students have been actively learning and practicing vocabulary related to these essential aspects of everyday life. From discussing morning or daily rituals to identifying different body parts, our aim has been to enhance their Spanish language skills while also promoting a deeper understanding of self-care and personal hygiene.
Spanish with Maestra Ashley:
Spanish language students each chose a Spanish speaking country in which they researched, created a Google Slides presentation, and presented their reports to their classmates. This background knowledge provides our students with a deeper understanding of the countries’ culture and traditions. Our Spanish language learners have also begun to have beginning level conversations and are improving on their pronunciations. Thank you parents for providing support and extra practice at home!
Updates from our Arabic Room
Ramadan Mubarak our KINDI families,
May Allah accept your fasting and praying.
Islamic studies Department
We are all excited, students and staff, in this holy month and well prepared to charge our souls with lots of spiritual
power, Insha Allah.
In our Islamic Studies classes, we are eagerly preparing for the holy month of Ramadan with lessons and
projects. Students are delving into the significance and blessings of Ramadan, exploring how we can collectively
make the most of this sacred time. Our Islamic studies classes all around the school is geared to talk about this Holy
month and the rewards we attain from it, the blessing that God will shower us in regards.
Additionally, in our Quran studies, our second graders have successfully memorized Surat Al-Alaq, while our first
graders have accomplished the memorization of Surat Az-Zalzala. We are proud of their dedication and progress in
their studies, and we look forward to further spiritual growth and learning during this blessed month ahead. In
our Arabic classes, we are continuing to engage students in interactive lessons focused on reading, writing, and
learning new vocabs. We incorporate games and activities to make learning enjoyable and dynamic. By infusing fun
into our lessons, we aim to foster a love for the Arabic language and promote active participation among students.
While in the upper elementary classes 4 th & 5 th our students finished Surat Abassa and AL- Bouroj in reciting and
understanding the overall meaning of those Ayat.
In middle school our students are all in full gear to continue memorizing Surat Al-Mulk in the 6 th grade and Al-Kahf for
the 7 th and 8 th .
The High Schoolers have stared indulging in the memorizing and understanding Surat Al-Isra and relate it to the unit
that we are doing in Islamic Studies about the history of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the struggles that our fellow Muslims
are dealing with in Palestine.
And the big event last month was our Annual Quran Competition that was held in School under the supervision of
our Quranic teachers with the Help of Judges from out of the school. The students did a remarkable effort and
showed a lot of excitements all over our classes, may Allah Grant them the Rewards.
Have a blessed month and may Allah shower you and your families with his Rahamat.
Arabic Department
رمضان كريم
Kindi students are taking advantage of this wonderful month to learn about the culture of celebrating this month in
the Arab countries and compare it to one of the celebration seasons in United states.
Having fun to share other customs with our students.
Mean while we are done with a lot of nice work through our different Arabic units with lots of games and projects.
Way to go Kindi Arabic learners!
The Islamic Studies and Arabic Teaching Team
Ms. Hayat Al-Quttub
Ms. Heiam Al-Khateeb
Ms. Lina Tibee
May Allah accept your fasting and praying.
Islamic studies Department
We are all excited, students and staff, in this holy month and well prepared to charge our souls with lots of spiritual
power, Insha Allah.
In our Islamic Studies classes, we are eagerly preparing for the holy month of Ramadan with lessons and
projects. Students are delving into the significance and blessings of Ramadan, exploring how we can collectively
make the most of this sacred time. Our Islamic studies classes all around the school is geared to talk about this Holy
month and the rewards we attain from it, the blessing that God will shower us in regards.
Additionally, in our Quran studies, our second graders have successfully memorized Surat Al-Alaq, while our first
graders have accomplished the memorization of Surat Az-Zalzala. We are proud of their dedication and progress in
their studies, and we look forward to further spiritual growth and learning during this blessed month ahead. In
our Arabic classes, we are continuing to engage students in interactive lessons focused on reading, writing, and
learning new vocabs. We incorporate games and activities to make learning enjoyable and dynamic. By infusing fun
into our lessons, we aim to foster a love for the Arabic language and promote active participation among students.
While in the upper elementary classes 4 th & 5 th our students finished Surat Abassa and AL- Bouroj in reciting and
understanding the overall meaning of those Ayat.
In middle school our students are all in full gear to continue memorizing Surat Al-Mulk in the 6 th grade and Al-Kahf for
the 7 th and 8 th .
The High Schoolers have stared indulging in the memorizing and understanding Surat Al-Isra and relate it to the unit
that we are doing in Islamic Studies about the history of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the struggles that our fellow Muslims
are dealing with in Palestine.
And the big event last month was our Annual Quran Competition that was held in School under the supervision of
our Quranic teachers with the Help of Judges from out of the school. The students did a remarkable effort and
showed a lot of excitements all over our classes, may Allah Grant them the Rewards.
Have a blessed month and may Allah shower you and your families with his Rahamat.
Arabic Department
رمضان كريم
Kindi students are taking advantage of this wonderful month to learn about the culture of celebrating this month in
the Arab countries and compare it to one of the celebration seasons in United states.
Having fun to share other customs with our students.
Mean while we are done with a lot of nice work through our different Arabic units with lots of games and projects.
Way to go Kindi Arabic learners!
The Islamic Studies and Arabic Teaching Team
Ms. Hayat Al-Quttub
Ms. Heiam Al-Khateeb
Ms. Lina Tibee