Greetings from Dr. Sadeq
“If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”
– Michael Jordan
Dear Parents,
WOW! What a year it has been. I have had the pleasure of watching our students develop and achieve milestones. I have watched every child grow a bit taller, learn a new word, make a new friend, and accomplish academic and social growth. I hope you can attend these upcoming final events to celebrate our graduates:
I wish the best for our eighth graders as they move into the next phase of their schooling. I congratulate Ms. Kathleen, Mr. Millner, Ms. Jamil, Ms. Hayat, Ms. Lina, Ms. Heiam, Ms. Paul, Ms. Fariba and Mr. Hatem on the high level of commitment they have given to their students. We will miss our 8th graders, but know they are ready to take on high school. I know that our 7th grade students will rise to the challenge and become the leaders and role models for next year.
Please note that if you have questions about Kindi Academy and the coming school year, please don’t hesitate to give me a call. I always enjoy talking about our school and boasting about our amazing students. Let’s talk about how we can collaborate to make a difference in the lives of our students.
We all worked hard and we all deserve a break very soon. I hope you all enjoy these last days of the school year and have a memorable and fun summer break!
Sincerely,
Ms. Rania
– Michael Jordan
Dear Parents,
WOW! What a year it has been. I have had the pleasure of watching our students develop and achieve milestones. I have watched every child grow a bit taller, learn a new word, make a new friend, and accomplish academic and social growth. I hope you can attend these upcoming final events to celebrate our graduates:
- KG and 3rd grade Graduation/Award Ceremony on May 30th
- 8th grade Graduation on June 8th.
I wish the best for our eighth graders as they move into the next phase of their schooling. I congratulate Ms. Kathleen, Mr. Millner, Ms. Jamil, Ms. Hayat, Ms. Lina, Ms. Heiam, Ms. Paul, Ms. Fariba and Mr. Hatem on the high level of commitment they have given to their students. We will miss our 8th graders, but know they are ready to take on high school. I know that our 7th grade students will rise to the challenge and become the leaders and role models for next year.
Please note that if you have questions about Kindi Academy and the coming school year, please don’t hesitate to give me a call. I always enjoy talking about our school and boasting about our amazing students. Let’s talk about how we can collaborate to make a difference in the lives of our students.
We all worked hard and we all deserve a break very soon. I hope you all enjoy these last days of the school year and have a memorable and fun summer break!
Sincerely,
Ms. Rania
News from our 3-6 Class
Do you hear the buzz? The Early Childhood classes have been busy bees.
Science:
We have embraced all aspects of Spring. From learning about seasons and weather to learning about the life cycle of the seed and planting.
While learning about Spring, the students observed that Mother Nature can be quite confusing. We took this opportunity to teach the students how to be adaptable in all circumstances by setting the example in adjusting our work to meet their needs.
We worked through the Life Cycle of the Seed. The children learned all about how a seed grows, germinates, sprouts, and flowers. To give them a hands on example, we planted Forget-Me-Nots and germinated Sunflowers in bags in the windows. Not only is this teaching the children the Life Cycle and the Parts of a Plant, it is teaching the children to be gentle and patient as they care for their seeds.
We talked about different types of seeds and invited the children to bring in seeds from home and we would plant them at school. We also planted an herb garden so that once it does grow, we can have a sensory experience trying all the different herbs.
Language:
This month we focused on Simple Prepositions. We introduced our new preposition work and had a carrot hunt after. We strategically placed the carrots around the classroom and then described its location using prepositions. “The carrot is beside the brown basket.”
It is important that the children have a strong vocabulary. In hopes to continue to build their vocabulary, we introduced nouns, verbs and adjectives.
Practical Life:
In Practical Life, we have continued our food prep activities that contribute to morning and afternoon snack. These works include apple cutting, carrot peeling, cucumber slicing, clementine peeling, egg slicing, cheese cutting, melon peeling, deseeding and cutting. All of these skills helps the child gain independence, strengthen fine motor skills for writing and build concentration.
Math:
We have introduced measurements to the children by teaching them how to accurately read, identify and measure dry and wet ingredients. We made play dough where the children were able to follow a recipe and see how measuring accurately is important when following a recipe. Through all of this, fractions were introduced.
The Montessori Philosophy is about the process more than the product in the Early Childhood classroom. During the Kindergarten year, the children take pride in the work they produce which gives them a new found confidence in their work. They have researched, the solar system, the seven continents, different landforms, layers of the Earth. and the plant and animal kingdom.
Thank you for a wonderful year! Have a great summer!
Science:
We have embraced all aspects of Spring. From learning about seasons and weather to learning about the life cycle of the seed and planting.
While learning about Spring, the students observed that Mother Nature can be quite confusing. We took this opportunity to teach the students how to be adaptable in all circumstances by setting the example in adjusting our work to meet their needs.
We worked through the Life Cycle of the Seed. The children learned all about how a seed grows, germinates, sprouts, and flowers. To give them a hands on example, we planted Forget-Me-Nots and germinated Sunflowers in bags in the windows. Not only is this teaching the children the Life Cycle and the Parts of a Plant, it is teaching the children to be gentle and patient as they care for their seeds.
We talked about different types of seeds and invited the children to bring in seeds from home and we would plant them at school. We also planted an herb garden so that once it does grow, we can have a sensory experience trying all the different herbs.
Language:
This month we focused on Simple Prepositions. We introduced our new preposition work and had a carrot hunt after. We strategically placed the carrots around the classroom and then described its location using prepositions. “The carrot is beside the brown basket.”
It is important that the children have a strong vocabulary. In hopes to continue to build their vocabulary, we introduced nouns, verbs and adjectives.
Practical Life:
In Practical Life, we have continued our food prep activities that contribute to morning and afternoon snack. These works include apple cutting, carrot peeling, cucumber slicing, clementine peeling, egg slicing, cheese cutting, melon peeling, deseeding and cutting. All of these skills helps the child gain independence, strengthen fine motor skills for writing and build concentration.
Math:
We have introduced measurements to the children by teaching them how to accurately read, identify and measure dry and wet ingredients. We made play dough where the children were able to follow a recipe and see how measuring accurately is important when following a recipe. Through all of this, fractions were introduced.
The Montessori Philosophy is about the process more than the product in the Early Childhood classroom. During the Kindergarten year, the children take pride in the work they produce which gives them a new found confidence in their work. They have researched, the solar system, the seven continents, different landforms, layers of the Earth. and the plant and animal kingdom.
Thank you for a wonderful year! Have a great summer!
Updates from Our 6-9 Classroom
Ramadan Kareem to all of our Kindi Families!!!
Spring is finally here, and we’re looking forward to summer break. Thank you to all of the parents for your support this school year. We couldn’t have done it without you. We have had so much fun teaching your children this year. It is a true blessing to have great students and families at Kindi Academy.
Also, we would like to thank all the parent volunteers for putting out a fabulous spread of food items during Teacher Appreciation Week. You went the extra mile to appreciate our hard work and we thank you for this special gesture. Also, thank you for all of the heart-warming cards, letters and gifts.
We would like to heartily thank our parent volunteers for Junior Achievement: Mrs. Aisha Danwar (Anya and Rayaan”s mom), Mrs. Shama Ahmed (Eesa and Haneen’s mom), Mrs. Sakeena Mirza (Ali's mom), and Mr. Ijaz Goher (Daniyal’s dad). Thank you moms and dad for all your hard work these five weeks teaching our students.
We have been extremely busy with new presentations. We have completed the IOWA testing sessions with our Third Graders. The students are working hard and learning new concepts such as: graphs, fractions, and map skills. The first year students are beginning to write good paragraphs with a topic sentence, detailed sentences and a closing sentence. We would like to see them read and write beyond their school work. This is the only way for them to become confident writers. The second year students are studying the continent of Australia, Grammar Review, liquid measurement, and landforms. The third year students are working on: Periodic Table, Systems of the human body, United States of America: states and capitals, Government, and History of U.S.A..
We will continue to do new presentations in the coming three weeks of school. However, majority of our children need extra reading and writing to enhance their reading ability, comprehension skills, and vocabulary. Please do lots of reading, writing practice and math facts during the summer break.
Ms. Mariya, Ms. Kala, Ms. Madiha, Ms. Ayat, and Ms. Surbhi
Spring is finally here, and we’re looking forward to summer break. Thank you to all of the parents for your support this school year. We couldn’t have done it without you. We have had so much fun teaching your children this year. It is a true blessing to have great students and families at Kindi Academy.
Also, we would like to thank all the parent volunteers for putting out a fabulous spread of food items during Teacher Appreciation Week. You went the extra mile to appreciate our hard work and we thank you for this special gesture. Also, thank you for all of the heart-warming cards, letters and gifts.
We would like to heartily thank our parent volunteers for Junior Achievement: Mrs. Aisha Danwar (Anya and Rayaan”s mom), Mrs. Shama Ahmed (Eesa and Haneen’s mom), Mrs. Sakeena Mirza (Ali's mom), and Mr. Ijaz Goher (Daniyal’s dad). Thank you moms and dad for all your hard work these five weeks teaching our students.
We have been extremely busy with new presentations. We have completed the IOWA testing sessions with our Third Graders. The students are working hard and learning new concepts such as: graphs, fractions, and map skills. The first year students are beginning to write good paragraphs with a topic sentence, detailed sentences and a closing sentence. We would like to see them read and write beyond their school work. This is the only way for them to become confident writers. The second year students are studying the continent of Australia, Grammar Review, liquid measurement, and landforms. The third year students are working on: Periodic Table, Systems of the human body, United States of America: states and capitals, Government, and History of U.S.A..
We will continue to do new presentations in the coming three weeks of school. However, majority of our children need extra reading and writing to enhance their reading ability, comprehension skills, and vocabulary. Please do lots of reading, writing practice and math facts during the summer break.
Ms. Mariya, Ms. Kala, Ms. Madiha, Ms. Ayat, and Ms. Surbhi
Updates from upper Upper elementary classroom
Science Fair was on everyone’s mind in April. The 5th graders participated with the Middle School students , while the 4th graders presented their projects to Lower El. All their hard work and research was very apparent!
We are in the final weeks of school, having covered quite a bit of material this year. Our new novels are Holes and Hoot, studying the genre of humor. 5th graders are On the Road to Revolution which looks at colonial and revolutionary times in America. 4th graders are learning about the people who contributed to the settling and making of the state of Illinois.
Thank you to all the parents that contributed to Teachers’ Appreciation Week.
We are in the final weeks of school, having covered quite a bit of material this year. Our new novels are Holes and Hoot, studying the genre of humor. 5th graders are On the Road to Revolution which looks at colonial and revolutionary times in America. 4th graders are learning about the people who contributed to the settling and making of the state of Illinois.
Thank you to all the parents that contributed to Teachers’ Appreciation Week.
Happenings in the Science Room
Our children worked hard on their science projects and learnt a lot in the process. Congratulations to all our winners and participants!
News from our Middle School
8th Grade - We are finishing up our look at the French Revolution and its causes. The students are working on a Document Based Question (DBQ) that asks them if the Reign of Terror was “justified.” During the analysis process, the students will examine primary sources, maps, charts, photos, etc., in order to determine their response to the question posed. The students have had some spirited discussions regarding their points of view on topics such as the importance of the individual vs. the importance of the group. The students will write an essay supporting whether or not they believe the Reign of Terror was justified or not, and will provide support using evidence and explanation of that evidence to strengthen their claims.
7th Grade - While we have spent a lot of time looking at the present and future of North Africa, we are finishing the unit by looking into the past. The students are working on a Document Based Question (DBQ) that has them analyze the role the Nile River played in the development of Ancient Egypt. As we study Human Geography, more times than not, we find that the physical geography paved both the literal and metaphorical roads to development of many civilizations and the students are tasked with articulating that phenomenon relative to Ancient Egypt.
6th Grade - The Ancient Greeks did a lot for the world at the time and for future generations to come. As we wind down the Ancient Greek unit, the students are using photos, quotes, and other Primary Sources to analyze the impact that Ancient Greece had on the development of Western civilization.
All middle school students have started reading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.
“Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure as extravagant as any ever found. The story of the treasures Santiago finds along the way teaches us, as only a few stories can, about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, above all, following our dreams.”
Students will discuss the importance of developing, fostering, and pursuing dreams. We will make goal lists and analyze several of Coelho’s quotes. This novel should serve as a source of both inspiration and contemplation.
The sixth graders read the iconic horror short story The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe. The seventh graders read The Old Chief Mshlanga by Doris Lessing. Students worked on paraphrasing, descriptive language, and identifying author’s tone.
All students are working on a final project in English, which includes murals, paintings, diaries, poems, skits, theater, videos, and many others. They will take the rest of the year to work on these final projects.
We recently completed our Where I’m From poems, which are displayed on the classroom walls. Students included memories from their childhoods in free-verse form, modeled after our previous novel Brown Girl Dreaming.
Spanish with Maestra Kim
3-6 yr. old Spanish classes are chirping "pío, pío, pío" with our springtime song "Los Pollitos" (the little chicks). We have talked about our favorite places to go, like "la biblioteca" (the library) and "la escuela" (the school). We are tying together many vocabulary units from the year as we learn action verbs!
1st grade Spanish is doing an expanded unit on the community, incorporating their vocabulary to produce interesting sentences in conjunction with family terms. They're using the verb "estar" to tell location and "hay" to tell what there is in each place.
2nd grade Spanish is learning expressions to describe weather as well as calendar vocabulary, such as seasons, months, and days. We are also expressing likes and preferences for ourselves and others.
3rd grade Spanish is using their greatly expanded verb vocabulary to re-tell and create new adventures, as our novel "Las Aventuras de Isabela" comes to an end! We sampled "tostadas" and pineapple with chili (Tajín). And along the way we learned about using what we have to help others, as we read about our main character buying shoes and food for a poor family she meets.
Updates from our Arabic Room
This month we celebrated the arrival of the beautiful season, Spring. We are also anticipating the celebration of Ramadan. Our challenge for this blessed month is to know more about the traditions and costumes in the Arab countries during their holy month. When you are in school, please check out all of our Arabic art work displayed in the hallways.