Message from the Executive Director
Hello Kindians,
As we close another incredible school year, I am filled with deep gratitude and pride for all that we have accomplished together. This year has been a testament to the strength, dedication, and spirit of our entire community—students, parents, teachers, and staff—each playing a vital role in making it so meaningful.
To our amazing parents and volunteers: Thank you. Your unwavering support, countless hours of volunteering, and endless encouragement have been the backbone of our success. Whether chaperoning field trips, organizing events, or simply offering a helping hand, your contributions have made a lasting difference in the lives of our students. We could not have done it without you.
To our extraordinary teachers and staff: Your passion, creativity, and tireless dedication have shaped not only minds but also hearts. You’ve gone above and beyond to inspire, challenge, and nurture our students, creating a learning environment where they can thrive. Your commitment is the foundation of everything we achieve, and for that, we are endlessly grateful.
To our wonderful students: You have worked so hard, embraced challenges, and grown in ways both big and small. Your curiosity, resilience, and kindness make our school community shine. Whether in the classroom, on the stage, or on the field, you’ve shown what it means to strive for excellence. Keep that same determination and enthusiasm as you move forward—your potential is limitless.
To our graduates: Congratulations! This is a milestone to celebrate with immense pride. You’ve worked diligently to reach this moment, and now, a world of opportunity awaits you. Wherever your passions and pursuits take you, carry with you the lessons learned, the friendships made, and the confidence to chase your dreams. We believe in you and can’t wait to see all the incredible things you’ll accomplish.
And to everyone: Our work doesn’t stop here. I want to personally assure you that we are committed to continuous growth and excellence. Our team is dedicated to raising the bar even higher—enhancing academic programs, fostering a nurturing and inclusive community, and ensuring every child receives the tools they need to succeed. We will listen, innovate, and push forward with the same passion and purpose that define our school’s mission. Your partnership is invaluable in this journey. Together, we will keep striving, improving, and taking [School Name] to new heights. Thank you for believing in us, and thank you for standing beside us as we build an even brighter future for our students.
As we say goodbye to this school year, let’s cherish the memories we’ve created and look ahead with excitement to the future. Wishing everyone a summer filled with joy, relaxation, and adventure (don't forget to check Kindi's Summer Camp to make your summer a time for learning and playing.) To our graduates—go forth and shine. To our returning families—we can’t wait to see you again in the fall!
With heartfelt thanks and best wishes,
Hatem Elagha
Executive Director
Kindi Academy
As we close another incredible school year, I am filled with deep gratitude and pride for all that we have accomplished together. This year has been a testament to the strength, dedication, and spirit of our entire community—students, parents, teachers, and staff—each playing a vital role in making it so meaningful.
To our amazing parents and volunteers: Thank you. Your unwavering support, countless hours of volunteering, and endless encouragement have been the backbone of our success. Whether chaperoning field trips, organizing events, or simply offering a helping hand, your contributions have made a lasting difference in the lives of our students. We could not have done it without you.
To our extraordinary teachers and staff: Your passion, creativity, and tireless dedication have shaped not only minds but also hearts. You’ve gone above and beyond to inspire, challenge, and nurture our students, creating a learning environment where they can thrive. Your commitment is the foundation of everything we achieve, and for that, we are endlessly grateful.
To our wonderful students: You have worked so hard, embraced challenges, and grown in ways both big and small. Your curiosity, resilience, and kindness make our school community shine. Whether in the classroom, on the stage, or on the field, you’ve shown what it means to strive for excellence. Keep that same determination and enthusiasm as you move forward—your potential is limitless.
To our graduates: Congratulations! This is a milestone to celebrate with immense pride. You’ve worked diligently to reach this moment, and now, a world of opportunity awaits you. Wherever your passions and pursuits take you, carry with you the lessons learned, the friendships made, and the confidence to chase your dreams. We believe in you and can’t wait to see all the incredible things you’ll accomplish.
And to everyone: Our work doesn’t stop here. I want to personally assure you that we are committed to continuous growth and excellence. Our team is dedicated to raising the bar even higher—enhancing academic programs, fostering a nurturing and inclusive community, and ensuring every child receives the tools they need to succeed. We will listen, innovate, and push forward with the same passion and purpose that define our school’s mission. Your partnership is invaluable in this journey. Together, we will keep striving, improving, and taking [School Name] to new heights. Thank you for believing in us, and thank you for standing beside us as we build an even brighter future for our students.
As we say goodbye to this school year, let’s cherish the memories we’ve created and look ahead with excitement to the future. Wishing everyone a summer filled with joy, relaxation, and adventure (don't forget to check Kindi's Summer Camp to make your summer a time for learning and playing.) To our graduates—go forth and shine. To our returning families—we can’t wait to see you again in the fall!
With heartfelt thanks and best wishes,
Hatem Elagha
Executive Director
Kindi Academy
Message from the Dean
Dear Kindi Families,
It’s hard to believe we’ve made it to May. This year flew by, and now we’re in one of the busiest (and most exciting) times of the year.
Our students have been working hard all year, and now it’s time to show what they’ve learned. Between IOWA testing, AP exams, and final tests, there’s a lot going on. Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest and eats a good breakfast. This will really help them.
In April, we had an amazing Career Fair! A big thank you to the presenters who came to speak with our middle and high school students. You inspired our students so much. We’re so grateful for you.
Also a huge congratulations to our high school students who participated in the MIST (Muslim Interscholastic Tournament) competition in Chicago. They represented Kindi Academy and brought home some well-deserved wins. We’re so proud of all the hard work they put in.
As you know, there’s always something interesting happening at Kindi such as bake sales, end-of-year celebrations, and graduations. Let’s encourage our students to stay positive and finish strong. These last few weeks are special and we’re soaking in every moment.
As Always, Go Eagles!
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out at [email protected].
Ahed Abufeelat
Dean of Students
It’s hard to believe we’ve made it to May. This year flew by, and now we’re in one of the busiest (and most exciting) times of the year.
Our students have been working hard all year, and now it’s time to show what they’ve learned. Between IOWA testing, AP exams, and final tests, there’s a lot going on. Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest and eats a good breakfast. This will really help them.
In April, we had an amazing Career Fair! A big thank you to the presenters who came to speak with our middle and high school students. You inspired our students so much. We’re so grateful for you.
Also a huge congratulations to our high school students who participated in the MIST (Muslim Interscholastic Tournament) competition in Chicago. They represented Kindi Academy and brought home some well-deserved wins. We’re so proud of all the hard work they put in.
As you know, there’s always something interesting happening at Kindi such as bake sales, end-of-year celebrations, and graduations. Let’s encourage our students to stay positive and finish strong. These last few weeks are special and we’re soaking in every moment.
As Always, Go Eagles!
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out at [email protected].
Ahed Abufeelat
Dean of Students
Message from the Curriculum Director
Greetings Eagles,
I find it unbelievable that we’re in the last month of the school year! Time really flew by…and I attest that to all the successes that we achieved together as a school this year. It may be our last month of school, but it will definitely be our busiest!
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming! I know KAPA has a lot in store for our staff, but I must take a moment to thank ALL of our amazing teachers. I have said it time and time again, but we truly are blessed with the best teachers here at Kindi. None of the successes this year would be possible without the dedication and tireless work of our teachers, so THANK YOU to all our dedicated teachers here at Kindi!
It’s a busy month for our students as well! Our 3rd-8th grade students are beginning to take their IOWA Standardized Tests. This is a great way to demonstrate all their learning from this school year. I know our students are going to do great. Be sure to eat a healthy breakfast and get a good night’s sleep before testing begins. Be sure to get to school ON TIME to begin the tests right away!
Our High School students are also taking their AP Exams this month. We are proud to be offering many AP courses this year, including AP Calculus AB, AP Precalculus, AP US History, AP World History, AP Language and Composition, AP Government, AP Microeconomics, and AP Psychology. Our students have been working extremely hard, even staying after school or coming in on a Saturday to review with their teachers. I am proud of you all, and I know you’re working hard to strive for a 5!
We also have our Final Exams at the end of the year for our Middle and High School students. I know the end of the year seems like a time for assessing students from this message, but it is also a time for celebration as well. This school year saw tons of growth from our students, both academically and socially as well. Our school year will close out with the Award Ceremonies, KG Graduation, 3rd Grade Graduation, 8th Grade Graduation, and our first High School Graduation as well! Congratulations to all our Kindi Graduates, and thank you students for all your hard work and efforts this school year.
None of the work we do is possible without the support of our community. Thank you to all the parents and community members for always supporting our school, our teachers, and our students.
Let’s end the year on a strong note!
As Always…GO EAGLES!
Sevim Memisovski
Director of Curriculum
Kindi Academy
I find it unbelievable that we’re in the last month of the school year! Time really flew by…and I attest that to all the successes that we achieved together as a school this year. It may be our last month of school, but it will definitely be our busiest!
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming! I know KAPA has a lot in store for our staff, but I must take a moment to thank ALL of our amazing teachers. I have said it time and time again, but we truly are blessed with the best teachers here at Kindi. None of the successes this year would be possible without the dedication and tireless work of our teachers, so THANK YOU to all our dedicated teachers here at Kindi!
It’s a busy month for our students as well! Our 3rd-8th grade students are beginning to take their IOWA Standardized Tests. This is a great way to demonstrate all their learning from this school year. I know our students are going to do great. Be sure to eat a healthy breakfast and get a good night’s sleep before testing begins. Be sure to get to school ON TIME to begin the tests right away!
Our High School students are also taking their AP Exams this month. We are proud to be offering many AP courses this year, including AP Calculus AB, AP Precalculus, AP US History, AP World History, AP Language and Composition, AP Government, AP Microeconomics, and AP Psychology. Our students have been working extremely hard, even staying after school or coming in on a Saturday to review with their teachers. I am proud of you all, and I know you’re working hard to strive for a 5!
We also have our Final Exams at the end of the year for our Middle and High School students. I know the end of the year seems like a time for assessing students from this message, but it is also a time for celebration as well. This school year saw tons of growth from our students, both academically and socially as well. Our school year will close out with the Award Ceremonies, KG Graduation, 3rd Grade Graduation, 8th Grade Graduation, and our first High School Graduation as well! Congratulations to all our Kindi Graduates, and thank you students for all your hard work and efforts this school year.
None of the work we do is possible without the support of our community. Thank you to all the parents and community members for always supporting our school, our teachers, and our students.
Let’s end the year on a strong note!
As Always…GO EAGLES!
Sevim Memisovski
Director of Curriculum
Kindi Academy
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HIGHLIGHTS OF SOME STUDENTS WORK AND PROUD MOMENTS
Safa Afzal's Pakistan Prose Poem
This Soft Season
In Lahore, winter arrives softly, folding itself into the corners of courtyards and curling around old brick walls. The mornings are slow and silver, wrapped in a hush that even the birds seem to respect. Oranges ripen quietly on trees, their bright skins glowing against the faded greens of the season. Peels gather on windowsills like little spirals of sun, their scent lingering in the cold air. sweet, sharp, and full of memory. Children sit cross-legged on the pavement, thumbs sticky with juice, while the city exhales gently around them. Time loosens its grip. For a while, there is only the stillness, the fruit, and the light.
In Lahore, winter arrives softly, folding itself into the corners of courtyards and curling around old brick walls. The mornings are slow and silver, wrapped in a hush that even the birds seem to respect. Oranges ripen quietly on trees, their bright skins glowing against the faded greens of the season. Peels gather on windowsills like little spirals of sun, their scent lingering in the cold air. sweet, sharp, and full of memory. Children sit cross-legged on the pavement, thumbs sticky with juice, while the city exhales gently around them. Time loosens its grip. For a while, there is only the stillness, the fruit, and the light.
Sabeen Akbar's Pakistan Prose Poem
No Quiet Corners
The streets hum like old stories; rickshaws coughing dust, vendors singing prices like lullabies, children darting between scooters with mango juice on their chins and joy in their steps. There is no such thing as silence here. Even the walls speak, painted in colors loud enough to rival the sun. Grandmothers bargain over lentils with the precision of poets, and the chai burns the tongue just enough to remind you you’re alive. Every cracked sidewalk is a memory. Every glance, an invitation. In these streets, the sacred is casual: a man lifts his hands in prayer beside a fruit stall, and no one blinks. The sky hangs low, heavy with dust and blessings
The streets hum like old stories; rickshaws coughing dust, vendors singing prices like lullabies, children darting between scooters with mango juice on their chins and joy in their steps. There is no such thing as silence here. Even the walls speak, painted in colors loud enough to rival the sun. Grandmothers bargain over lentils with the precision of poets, and the chai burns the tongue just enough to remind you you’re alive. Every cracked sidewalk is a memory. Every glance, an invitation. In these streets, the sacred is casual: a man lifts his hands in prayer beside a fruit stall, and no one blinks. The sky hangs low, heavy with dust and blessings
Zaina Elagha's Palestinian Prose Poem
I miss you like a name half-remembered in a dream, like a call to prayer that never quite reaches the ear but lingers in the heart. My feet miss your soil, I feel the dust of your olive groves in my lungs. The sea at Gaza crashes in my chest, salt and sorrow mingling. I imagine mothers sweeping their doorsteps with trembling hands, children chasing shadows of birds too free to be caught. They say you are scarred, broken, and contested. But I know you only as cradle and prayer rug, as clementine tree and poetry, as grief wrapped in keffiyeh. I do not miss you with knowledge. I miss you with inheritance.
Eagles of the Month
In April, we focused on the character trait of Respect. We’ve seen so many students show kindness and treat their classmates and teachers with care. We’re proud of the students who were chosen for showing respect in and out of the classroom.
The following students who show kindness are from
6-9 Eagles
R3
G1: Yasmina Khan
G2: Zakariya Saeed
G3: Rumaysa Raja
R4
G1: Noor Baig
G2: Safi Aleem
G3: Idris Qadri
R7
G1: Mohammad Surti
G2: Mir Adnan Ali
G3: Ali Shillo
R8
G1: Zoya Khalek
G2: Izzah Lakhany
G3: Jena Chaudhry
4th grade: Bareera Talha, Ayra Khan, Dima Alnajar
5th grade: Ibrahim Masood, Layal Hamad, Noorah Iqbal
6th grade: Safida Mamatisakova, Tayseer Khan, Kian Matin
7th grade: Haneen Siddiqui, Mahati Inampudi, Umair wahab
8th grade: Sarah Fawzi
HS: Mariam Mitchell
Let’s keep building that positive energy as we close out the year!
And As Always, GoOoOo Eagles
The following students who show kindness are from
6-9 Eagles
R3
G1: Yasmina Khan
G2: Zakariya Saeed
G3: Rumaysa Raja
R4
G1: Noor Baig
G2: Safi Aleem
G3: Idris Qadri
R7
G1: Mohammad Surti
G2: Mir Adnan Ali
G3: Ali Shillo
R8
G1: Zoya Khalek
G2: Izzah Lakhany
G3: Jena Chaudhry
4th grade: Bareera Talha, Ayra Khan, Dima Alnajar
5th grade: Ibrahim Masood, Layal Hamad, Noorah Iqbal
6th grade: Safida Mamatisakova, Tayseer Khan, Kian Matin
7th grade: Haneen Siddiqui, Mahati Inampudi, Umair wahab
8th grade: Sarah Fawzi
HS: Mariam Mitchell
Let’s keep building that positive energy as we close out the year!
And As Always, GoOoOo Eagles
Congratulations to Abid Aslam – State Gold Medal Winner at the Illinois Junior Academy of Science
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Abid Aslam, who was awarded the prestigious State Gold Medal at the Illinois Junior Academy of Science (IJAS) for his exceptional research project on Predicting Thyroid Cancer Recurrence Using Machine Learning.
This award reflects Abid’s hard work, perseverance, and passion for advancing our understanding of healthcare through technology. We are incredibly proud of his accomplishments and look forward to seeing how he continues to push the boundaries of science in the future.
Congratulations once again, Abid, for your hard-earned success and for making our school community proud!
This award reflects Abid’s hard work, perseverance, and passion for advancing our understanding of healthcare through technology. We are incredibly proud of his accomplishments and look forward to seeing how he continues to push the boundaries of science in the future.
Congratulations once again, Abid, for your hard-earned success and for making our school community proud!
News from our 3-6 Classrooms
“The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, ‘The children are now working, as if I did not exist.’”
~Maria Montessori
April flew by, with two weeks off for spring break and Eid! The children returned to school with excitement and were welcomed back with a fun Eid party. They dressed in their best outfits, played joyfully, and devoured ice cream!
This month, we also hosted a Bubble Show in the gym! The children had a blast watching the performer create giant bubbles, rainbow bubbles, thousands of tiny bubbles, and everything in between. Some even had the chance to step inside a bubble!
For Earth Day on April 22nd, teachers discussed recyclable materials and what happens to them at a recycling facility. The children learned how to conserve Earth’s energy, save water, and discovered the many ways—even small ones—they can help make the planet a better place.
All of our 3–6 children have made great academic strides, especially in reading! Every child has advanced in either blending or reading comprehension, and we are incredibly proud of their progress. Our kindergartners have been learning various grammar concepts, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, syllables, compound words, and homophones. In math, many are working on subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as adding four-digit numbers without regrouping. With spring in full bloom, the children have also been exploring life cycles in science—bees, butterflies, chickens, frogs, turtles, ladybugs, and plants!
As kindergarten graduation approaches at the end of the month, the children have begun practicing their class poems and songs for the big day. They are excited to put on a great performance and take their next big step into first grade!
This year went by quickly, but we cherished every moment. We are truly proud of our Kindi kids and all they’ve learned. We will miss them dearly and hope to see them over the summer and in the fall!
~ The 3–6 Montessori Team
~Maria Montessori
April flew by, with two weeks off for spring break and Eid! The children returned to school with excitement and were welcomed back with a fun Eid party. They dressed in their best outfits, played joyfully, and devoured ice cream!
This month, we also hosted a Bubble Show in the gym! The children had a blast watching the performer create giant bubbles, rainbow bubbles, thousands of tiny bubbles, and everything in between. Some even had the chance to step inside a bubble!
For Earth Day on April 22nd, teachers discussed recyclable materials and what happens to them at a recycling facility. The children learned how to conserve Earth’s energy, save water, and discovered the many ways—even small ones—they can help make the planet a better place.
All of our 3–6 children have made great academic strides, especially in reading! Every child has advanced in either blending or reading comprehension, and we are incredibly proud of their progress. Our kindergartners have been learning various grammar concepts, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, syllables, compound words, and homophones. In math, many are working on subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as adding four-digit numbers without regrouping. With spring in full bloom, the children have also been exploring life cycles in science—bees, butterflies, chickens, frogs, turtles, ladybugs, and plants!
As kindergarten graduation approaches at the end of the month, the children have begun practicing their class poems and songs for the big day. They are excited to put on a great performance and take their next big step into first grade!
This year went by quickly, but we cherished every moment. We are truly proud of our Kindi kids and all they’ve learned. We will miss them dearly and hope to see them over the summer and in the fall!
~ The 3–6 Montessori Team
Updates from Our 6-9 Classroom
“Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and the strength, use it to create.”
- Maria Montessori
Spring is finally here, and we’re looking forward to our 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.
Our first grade students have been extremely busy with new presentations. The students are working hard and learning new concepts such as multiplication and division with our unique Montessori materials. They are enjoying adding and subtracting fractions with the understanding of materials. The students are continuing to write beautiful descriptive writing paragraphs. We would like to see them read and write beyond their school work. This is the best way for them to become confident writers. Grammar and word study exercises are an integral part of their work which will serve as a scaffolding for their future work. Projects of Social Sciences have created a new enthusiasm for their learning. They are proud to showcase their works.
The second year students are working hard and have been introduced abstractly on their 2 digit multiplier with 4 digit multiplicand.problems. Division with 4 digit dividend with 1 digit divisor have been introduced with our special test tube division material. Students have been practicing narrative writing with the prompt cards. They are writing with introduction, detail and closing sentences. It is a treat to see their unique writing pieces. Social Sciences are an integral part of their work and they are striving to achieve their goals.
Our third year students are working on advanced math concepts abstractly which will serve as a strong foundation for the next year. Challenging fraction word problems, along with pre-algebra has been introduced. Students are working well on all the grammar, proofreading, vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises. They are excited to work on the Periodic Table, systems of the human body, United States of America: states and capitals, Branches of Government, and History of the U.S.A.
We will continue to do new presentations in the coming weeks of school. Additionally we will be reviewing all the work to enhance their reading ability, comprehension skills, and vocabulary. Please continue to do reading, writing practice, math facts, and times tables during the summer break.
Our students had a wonderful time on their overnight trip to White Pines Ranch. We created beautiful memories of coming together as a big family, waking up early in the morning and bringing a closure to the day with endless story nights.
Our Third Grade students are graduating. We have mixed emotions; we are delighted to see their accomplishments to step into their new educational journey with head high but we’re sad at the same time to see them leave our classroom. They will always be remembered with special memories.
We wish you a safe, relaxing and wonderful Summer Break!
See you next school year!
6-9 Team
- Maria Montessori
Spring is finally here, and we’re looking forward to our 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.
Our first grade students have been extremely busy with new presentations. The students are working hard and learning new concepts such as multiplication and division with our unique Montessori materials. They are enjoying adding and subtracting fractions with the understanding of materials. The students are continuing to write beautiful descriptive writing paragraphs. We would like to see them read and write beyond their school work. This is the best way for them to become confident writers. Grammar and word study exercises are an integral part of their work which will serve as a scaffolding for their future work. Projects of Social Sciences have created a new enthusiasm for their learning. They are proud to showcase their works.
The second year students are working hard and have been introduced abstractly on their 2 digit multiplier with 4 digit multiplicand.problems. Division with 4 digit dividend with 1 digit divisor have been introduced with our special test tube division material. Students have been practicing narrative writing with the prompt cards. They are writing with introduction, detail and closing sentences. It is a treat to see their unique writing pieces. Social Sciences are an integral part of their work and they are striving to achieve their goals.
Our third year students are working on advanced math concepts abstractly which will serve as a strong foundation for the next year. Challenging fraction word problems, along with pre-algebra has been introduced. Students are working well on all the grammar, proofreading, vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises. They are excited to work on the Periodic Table, systems of the human body, United States of America: states and capitals, Branches of Government, and History of the U.S.A.
We will continue to do new presentations in the coming weeks of school. Additionally we will be reviewing all the work to enhance their reading ability, comprehension skills, and vocabulary. Please continue to do reading, writing practice, math facts, and times tables during the summer break.
Our students had a wonderful time on their overnight trip to White Pines Ranch. We created beautiful memories of coming together as a big family, waking up early in the morning and bringing a closure to the day with endless story nights.
Our Third Grade students are graduating. We have mixed emotions; we are delighted to see their accomplishments to step into their new educational journey with head high but we’re sad at the same time to see them leave our classroom. They will always be remembered with special memories.
We wish you a safe, relaxing and wonderful Summer Break!
See you next school year!
6-9 Team
Updates from 4th Grade
Fourth Grade English - Ms. Sameena Ansari
The adorable students have been reading passages on thematic messages, descriptive texts, articles, and books on fiction. They shall finish the book, “Holes,” in few days and present their thoughts on it to highlight their experiences. They had enjoyed analogies and their examples to share with their friends. They practiced reading interesting texts to prepare themselves for the upcoming tests.
The lovable learners will continue to read , reflect, write and speak with confidence and share their perceptions with clarity. They illustrated their thoughts and feelings to broaden their knowledge and exemplify what they understood in the learning zone!
Ms. Ashley 4th Grade English -
We have been busy bees preparing for Iowa testing, brushing up on our figurative language, and continuing with our reading unit on the novel The Watsons go to Birmingham. Friday, May 23rd fourth grade students will view The Watsons go to Birmingham movie, and celebrate the culmination of our fourth grade English class with a popcorn party and snacks. Please, also save the date for Tuesday, May 27th we will have a class themed luau.
Ms. Ashley 4th Grade Science -
Fourth grade scientists will finish their final science chapter 6 Earth and Space, and the last test will take place on Monday, May 19th. We will be studying the following topics: how the Earth moves, how star patterns change, phases of the moon and the solar system. A reminder that students’ science projects are due on Friday, May 16th. Parents and students may locate all the information on Google Classroom.
4th Grade Math - Ms. Megan Mullin
Students have been hard at work in math. My class has recently finished the Metric Measurement Unit. Students learned how to relate metric units, such as liters, to objects they know. In addition, they practiced converting metric units, finding the area of squares and rectangles, studying solid figures, and solving for the volume of a rectangular prism. We are currently on the Ratio, Proportion, and Percent Unit and preparing for the Iowa Test. Students will complete a Budget Project to demonstrate their knowledge of changing percents to decimals. We will finish the year with our unit on Probability and Statistics.
4th Social Studies - Ms. Megan Mullin
Students have been busy in Social Studies! We have recently finished the Sub-Saharan Africa Unit. Students studied the sahel, rainforest, and savanna in terms of geography. We also studied Africa's Ancient Empires: Songhai, Mali, and Ghana. In addition, we explored West and Central Africa's culture. Students had the chance to research any African country, which included researching current issues in that country and possible solutions. We will finish the year with our unit on Asia.
4th Grade English - Mrs. Fasiczka
It is hard to believe we are starting our last month of the school year! In 4th grade, we are starting our last novel unit on A Long Walk to Water. We will be focusing on character development and finding the author’s purpose, and will complete a diorama project at the conclusion of the novel. The class also completed an alternate ending essay to close out our unit on Among the Hidden. Students will also complete the Sadlier Vocabulary Blue Book Units 14 and 15.
4th Grade Tech - Mrs. Fasiczka
4A will conclude this semester with more practice with Google docs, slides, and coding. They recently completed a fun project making their own sports jerseys digitally using Google slides! Finally, they have been working hard on their sprites and games with Code.org.
The adorable students have been reading passages on thematic messages, descriptive texts, articles, and books on fiction. They shall finish the book, “Holes,” in few days and present their thoughts on it to highlight their experiences. They had enjoyed analogies and their examples to share with their friends. They practiced reading interesting texts to prepare themselves for the upcoming tests.
The lovable learners will continue to read , reflect, write and speak with confidence and share their perceptions with clarity. They illustrated their thoughts and feelings to broaden their knowledge and exemplify what they understood in the learning zone!
Ms. Ashley 4th Grade English -
We have been busy bees preparing for Iowa testing, brushing up on our figurative language, and continuing with our reading unit on the novel The Watsons go to Birmingham. Friday, May 23rd fourth grade students will view The Watsons go to Birmingham movie, and celebrate the culmination of our fourth grade English class with a popcorn party and snacks. Please, also save the date for Tuesday, May 27th we will have a class themed luau.
Ms. Ashley 4th Grade Science -
Fourth grade scientists will finish their final science chapter 6 Earth and Space, and the last test will take place on Monday, May 19th. We will be studying the following topics: how the Earth moves, how star patterns change, phases of the moon and the solar system. A reminder that students’ science projects are due on Friday, May 16th. Parents and students may locate all the information on Google Classroom.
4th Grade Math - Ms. Megan Mullin
Students have been hard at work in math. My class has recently finished the Metric Measurement Unit. Students learned how to relate metric units, such as liters, to objects they know. In addition, they practiced converting metric units, finding the area of squares and rectangles, studying solid figures, and solving for the volume of a rectangular prism. We are currently on the Ratio, Proportion, and Percent Unit and preparing for the Iowa Test. Students will complete a Budget Project to demonstrate their knowledge of changing percents to decimals. We will finish the year with our unit on Probability and Statistics.
4th Social Studies - Ms. Megan Mullin
Students have been busy in Social Studies! We have recently finished the Sub-Saharan Africa Unit. Students studied the sahel, rainforest, and savanna in terms of geography. We also studied Africa's Ancient Empires: Songhai, Mali, and Ghana. In addition, we explored West and Central Africa's culture. Students had the chance to research any African country, which included researching current issues in that country and possible solutions. We will finish the year with our unit on Asia.
4th Grade English - Mrs. Fasiczka
It is hard to believe we are starting our last month of the school year! In 4th grade, we are starting our last novel unit on A Long Walk to Water. We will be focusing on character development and finding the author’s purpose, and will complete a diorama project at the conclusion of the novel. The class also completed an alternate ending essay to close out our unit on Among the Hidden. Students will also complete the Sadlier Vocabulary Blue Book Units 14 and 15.
4th Grade Tech - Mrs. Fasiczka
4A will conclude this semester with more practice with Google docs, slides, and coding. They recently completed a fun project making their own sports jerseys digitally using Google slides! Finally, they have been working hard on their sprites and games with Code.org.
News from Physics
This April, we dove into the fascinating world of Electrostatics and began our journey into Current Electricity.
We started with Static Electricity, exploring key concepts such as:
- Electric Charges and Forces
- Conservation of Charge
- Coulomb’s Law
- Conductor and Insulator
- Charging by Friction and Induction
- Charge Polarization
We also introduced more advanced ideas like Electric Fields, Electric Potential, and the concept of Electric Shielding—crucial for understanding how charges behave in various environments.
Toward the end of the month, we transitioned into Current Electricity, covering the Flow of Charge, Voltage, Resistance, and Ohm’s Law, laying the groundwork for building and analyzing electric circuits.
Hands-On Lab Activities
Exploring charges with everyday Materials:
- Balloon & Hair Experiment:Observing Charge Buildup
- Rolling Cans
- PVC Pipe & Paper Challenge
- Xylophone Bowl Setup – Repelling Water or Observing Vibrations
Happenings in the Science Room
Ms. Ella 10th Grade Chemistry -
We’ve now entered our final unit of the year--Acids and Bases—a critical foundation for college-level chemistry.
What We’ve Completed: Chapter 15 Calculations with Chemical SolutionsWe’ve just wrapped up our in-depth unit on chemical solution calculations, where students mastered:
- Molarity (mol/L) and how to calculate it from moles and volume
- Dilution problems using M1V1 = M2V2
- Stoichiometry in solution reactions (using molarity to calculate limiting reactants and product formation)
- Application of these skills to real-world scenarios like medicine, industry, and environmental chemistry
- Properties and definitions of acids and bases (Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry)
- Strong vs. weak acids/bases and how to identify them
- pH and pOH calculations
- The pH scale and indicators (like litmus and phenolphthalein)
- Neutralization reactions and titrations
Ms. Ella Honors Anatomy & Physiology -
Recently Completed: The Nervous SystemWe successfully wrapped up our unit on the Nervous System, where students explored:
- The structure and function of neurons and neuroglia
- The central and peripheral nervous systems
- Reflex arcs, brain regions, and nerve conduction pathways
Now Studying: The Cardiovascular SystemWe’ve now moved into one of our most vital systems—the Cardiovascular System!
Topics we are covering:
- The anatomy of the heart, including chambers, valves, and vessels
- Blood flow through the heart and body
- The function of arteries, veins, and capillaries
- Introduction to blood composition and the importance of circulation
Looking Ahead:
- Cardiovascular Labs: Coming soon!
- Final Review Packets will be shared in the second half of May
- Cumulative Final Exam: More information will be sent home as we finalize the schedule
Ms. Ella -7th Grade
We’ve just started a fascinating new unit on Organic Chemistry, beginning with alkanes, which are the simplest group of hydrocarbons.
Students wrapped up our unit on types of solutions and solubility curves, where they explored:
- Types of solutions: solid, liquid, and gas solutions
- Concentration terms such as dilute vs. concentrated
- Saturated, unsaturated, and supersaturated solutions
- How to interpret solubility curves to determine if a solution can dissolve more solute or not
- Real-world connections like solubility in cooking, medicine, and the environment
What We’re Learning Now: Organic Chemistry – The Alkane GroupStudents are learning to:
- Identify and name straight-chain alkanes using the IUPAC naming system
- Understand the prefixes used for different carbon chain lengths (meth-, eth-, prop-, etc.)
- Recognize single covalent bonding patterns in alkanes
- Draw expanded, condensed, and skeletal structures
- See how alkanes are used in fuels, consumer products, and nature
We’re using models, naming flowcharts, and interactive examples to make this topic both fun and understandable!
Ms. Ella’s 5th Grade Science Class -
What We’ve Finished: Chapter 1 Earth, Moon, and SunWe completed our first full chapter of the unit, where students learned about:
- The movements of Earth (rotation and revolution)
- Phases of the Moon
- Eclipses, tides, and the way Earth’s tilt causes seasons
What We’re Learning Now: Chapter 2 Exploring SpaceWe’ve launched into Chapter 2 and students are learning about:
- The history and development of space exploration
- Tools like telescopes, satellites, space probes, and rovers
- Human space travel and the International Space Station
- Why Earth is so special compared to other planets
Looking Ahead:
- Students will complete a Space Technology mini-poster project
- Vocabulary and review games to help prepare for the upcoming quiz
- End-of-unit review packets will be shared near the end of May
How You Can Help at Home:
- Ask your child what they know about the first astronauts in space
- Encourage them to read or watch space documentaries
- Help them practice vocabulary and concepts using their notebook and workbook
Ms. Jameel -
6th Grade Science: Exploring the Human Body
Our 6th graders have been diving into the fascinating world of human anatomy:
- Muscular System: We wrapped up our unit with a hands-on chicken wing dissection, allowing students to observe real muscle, tendon, and bone connections in action—just like in the human arm!
- Digestive System: Students "took a trip" through the digestive tract, learning about the structure and function of each organ involved in breaking down food and absorbing nutrients.
- Circulatory System: We are now studying both the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems, learning how the heart, blood vessels, and lymph nodes work together to keep the body healthy.
9th Grade Biology: From Plants to Animals
Our 9th graders have completed their exploration of the Kingdom Plantae, focusing on:
- Vegetative Reproduction: Students studied how plants can reproduce asexually through structures like runners, bulbs, and tubers—a vital survival strategy in the plant world.
- Students are learning about the key criteria used to classify animals, such as body symmetry, embryonic development, and tissue layers.
- We have begun a deep dive into phylogenetic classification, helping students understand evolutionary relationships among major animal phyla. This includes tracing lineage and identifying shared traits to build a clearer picture of animal diversity.
News from our Middle/High School
Ms. Fasiczka English -
6th Grade English -
In 6th grade we are working hard on our last novel unit for Of Beetles and Angels. They are focusing on literary devices such as similes and metaphors, and grammar concepts such as abstract nouns. Students will complete a diorama of their favorite scene when we are finished reading. We will also wrap up our study of the Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop Level B.
7th Grade English -
Seventh grade has begun their final novel, We Beat the Street. They will complete a poster project and also tell their family story at the conclusion of the unit. They will also focus on reviewing character development with an infographic activity that they will present.
Ms. Ashley 5th Grade English -
Fifth grade English students have been writing short fiction stories in the genres of science fiction and fantasy. All students’ have put their creativity and imagination in combination with their grammar skills into practice. A reminder that on Friday, May 16th fifth grade students will submit their persuasive writing essay. Save the date for Thursday, May 29th. We will have an end of the year celebration with popcorn and snacks.
Dr. Mark Jones -
Eighth grade students spent the month of April immersed in baseball narratives. They studied three great literary essays–A. Bartlett Giamati’s “The Green Fields of the Mind,” Stephen J. Gould’s “The Creation Myths of Cooperstown,” and Gay Talese’s “The Silent Season of a Hero”--alongside Douglass Wallop’s 1954 novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant. With the green fields behind them, they are about to set out for the dark world of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus, which will be our last work of the quarter. One day last week, I was pleased to overhear a couple of students who were tallying up the literary places they have visited this year–from medieval Scandinavia to 1950s America. It’s been quite a tour!
Last week the ninth grade Honors English students completed their study of Shakespeare’s delightful green-world comedy As You Like It, which has provoked meaningful discussions of music, comedy, love, and springtime. As the students prepare to do some critical writing on the play, they will be embarking on their final literary journey of the year–Homer’s Odyssey. We’re using the new translation by Emily Wilson, who powerfully brings this age-old story alive for contemporary readers.
In Honors American Literature, the sophomores have just finished reading and writing critically about Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. We will end the semester with F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Jazz-Age classic The Great Gatsby. At the moment, we are just two chapters in, but students can already identify the social nuances that pose an unbridgeable divide between East Egg old money and the West Egg nouveau riche. Students are concurrently exploring some of the great American modern poets–this week, Robert Frost, William Carlos Williams, and Wallace Stevens.
Having completed their study of Joe Sacco’s graphic novel Palestine, the juniors have prioritized their preparation for the AP Exam, which will take place mid month. Last week the students took a complete practice exam, and all scored very well. In the midst of this, they are continuing their study of some of the masterpieces of prose writing, most recently essays by James Baldwin and E. B. White. Once the students have completed the AP Exam, they will take the lead in selecting the final works of nonfiction we will study this year.
Ms. Kayla Beck -
5th Grade
Students recently finished reading The Westing Game and wrapped up the unit by writing their own mystery short stories. They will be reading their stories to the class this week.
In our writing workshops, we've been focusing on expanding vocabulary, using commas correctly, and strengthening sentence structure.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to begin our final novel of the year: A Long Walk to Water. This story will spark meaningful conversations about the history of Sudan and the journey of the Lost Boys. Students will also work in groups to create presentations as part of this unit.
In vocabulary, we’ve been making steady progress through the Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop book. We're currently wrapping up Unit 13 and will begin Unit 14 soon.
6th Grade
This month, we wrapped up reading Fever 1793. Throughout this unit, students explored the historical context of the Yellow Fever epidemic, examining how it impacted daily life in Philadelphia. We also discussed the novel’s major themes of resilience, growth, and responsibility.
We’re excited to start our final novel before the school year ends: The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. This story will spark discussions around justice, courage, and independence. During this unit, students will examine narrative perspective, character development, and historical context.
As for the writing assignment connected to this unit, students will be crafting their own historical fiction short stories. They will apply the skills they've developed all year, including plot structure, descriptive language, and strong openings and conclusions.
7th Grade
This month, we are reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. During this unit, students are exploring themes such as the power of words, resistance, loss, and compassion, while gaining a deeper understanding of the historical context surrounding the story.
To support their comprehension and discussion skills, students are taking turns serving as discussion leaders for their assigned chapters. They’ve done a great job preparing thoughtful questions and guiding meaningful conversations with their peers!
For the writing assignment connected to this unit, students will be composing a literary analysis essay. They'll be asked to examine character development, symbolism, or themes within the novel, using evidence from the text to support their insights.
Ms. Sameena Ansari -
Fifth Grade English
The admirable students are learning to write narratives, reflections, short stories, and other texts to express themselves gracefully! They have been reading short stories, books, meaningful passages to learn and perceive them creatively! They have been taught to identify transitive verbs, prepositional phrases, adverbs, and wonderful words. They have been punctuating the paragraphs and using the phrases to complete their sentences!
The illustrations are connected to the subject matter and they are able to give an interesting explanation.
Sixth Grade English
The amazing students are reading, writing, presenting, participating in a variety of activities that are implemented in the classroom to make them understand the concepts! The vocabulary workshop is practiced daily and the students have been taught to form their texts by writing in a clear order to make the content meaningful. Recently, they did an excellent job of explaining the importance of safety while reading the content and worked as a team to finish the tasks with precision.The expressive learners are trying to complete the book so that they can write an expository essay on it. Lot of practice sessions were given to students so that they can get ready for the Iowa Test beginning on Monday!
Seventh Grade Creative Writing
The sagacious students are writing gracefully and presenting their thoughts with expressions that are making the session interesting! Last week , they wrote on imaginary clause in the classroom to express their ideas , and encourage the students to be artistic and creative! The writing sessions are becoming more engaging and motivating them to write with exemplary perceptions. They are going to write on a topic, “Mothers are a Blessing,” to show their affection and appreciation for their mothers!
They have done a wonderful job few days ago on imaginary clause depicting the nature and the beauty of the imagination relevant for their textual assignments.
Ms. Megan Mullin 7th Grade ELA -
We have been busy in ELA! Students have been working on their research paper for Bomb: The Race to Build-and-Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon. They learned how to find sources that would be beneficial, complete an annotated bibliography, and cite multiple sources within an essay. We have also spent time preparing for the Iowa Test. As the year comes to close, we begin our last book: American Born Chinese. As we analyze the novel, we will also be preparing for finals coming up.
5th Grade Study Skills - Mr. Daniel Aukst
6th Grade English -
In 6th grade we are working hard on our last novel unit for Of Beetles and Angels. They are focusing on literary devices such as similes and metaphors, and grammar concepts such as abstract nouns. Students will complete a diorama of their favorite scene when we are finished reading. We will also wrap up our study of the Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop Level B.
7th Grade English -
Seventh grade has begun their final novel, We Beat the Street. They will complete a poster project and also tell their family story at the conclusion of the unit. They will also focus on reviewing character development with an infographic activity that they will present.
Ms. Ashley 5th Grade English -
Fifth grade English students have been writing short fiction stories in the genres of science fiction and fantasy. All students’ have put their creativity and imagination in combination with their grammar skills into practice. A reminder that on Friday, May 16th fifth grade students will submit their persuasive writing essay. Save the date for Thursday, May 29th. We will have an end of the year celebration with popcorn and snacks.
Dr. Mark Jones -
Eighth grade students spent the month of April immersed in baseball narratives. They studied three great literary essays–A. Bartlett Giamati’s “The Green Fields of the Mind,” Stephen J. Gould’s “The Creation Myths of Cooperstown,” and Gay Talese’s “The Silent Season of a Hero”--alongside Douglass Wallop’s 1954 novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant. With the green fields behind them, they are about to set out for the dark world of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus, which will be our last work of the quarter. One day last week, I was pleased to overhear a couple of students who were tallying up the literary places they have visited this year–from medieval Scandinavia to 1950s America. It’s been quite a tour!
Last week the ninth grade Honors English students completed their study of Shakespeare’s delightful green-world comedy As You Like It, which has provoked meaningful discussions of music, comedy, love, and springtime. As the students prepare to do some critical writing on the play, they will be embarking on their final literary journey of the year–Homer’s Odyssey. We’re using the new translation by Emily Wilson, who powerfully brings this age-old story alive for contemporary readers.
In Honors American Literature, the sophomores have just finished reading and writing critically about Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. We will end the semester with F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Jazz-Age classic The Great Gatsby. At the moment, we are just two chapters in, but students can already identify the social nuances that pose an unbridgeable divide between East Egg old money and the West Egg nouveau riche. Students are concurrently exploring some of the great American modern poets–this week, Robert Frost, William Carlos Williams, and Wallace Stevens.
Having completed their study of Joe Sacco’s graphic novel Palestine, the juniors have prioritized their preparation for the AP Exam, which will take place mid month. Last week the students took a complete practice exam, and all scored very well. In the midst of this, they are continuing their study of some of the masterpieces of prose writing, most recently essays by James Baldwin and E. B. White. Once the students have completed the AP Exam, they will take the lead in selecting the final works of nonfiction we will study this year.
Ms. Kayla Beck -
5th Grade
Students recently finished reading The Westing Game and wrapped up the unit by writing their own mystery short stories. They will be reading their stories to the class this week.
In our writing workshops, we've been focusing on expanding vocabulary, using commas correctly, and strengthening sentence structure.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to begin our final novel of the year: A Long Walk to Water. This story will spark meaningful conversations about the history of Sudan and the journey of the Lost Boys. Students will also work in groups to create presentations as part of this unit.
In vocabulary, we’ve been making steady progress through the Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop book. We're currently wrapping up Unit 13 and will begin Unit 14 soon.
6th Grade
This month, we wrapped up reading Fever 1793. Throughout this unit, students explored the historical context of the Yellow Fever epidemic, examining how it impacted daily life in Philadelphia. We also discussed the novel’s major themes of resilience, growth, and responsibility.
We’re excited to start our final novel before the school year ends: The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. This story will spark discussions around justice, courage, and independence. During this unit, students will examine narrative perspective, character development, and historical context.
As for the writing assignment connected to this unit, students will be crafting their own historical fiction short stories. They will apply the skills they've developed all year, including plot structure, descriptive language, and strong openings and conclusions.
7th Grade
This month, we are reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. During this unit, students are exploring themes such as the power of words, resistance, loss, and compassion, while gaining a deeper understanding of the historical context surrounding the story.
To support their comprehension and discussion skills, students are taking turns serving as discussion leaders for their assigned chapters. They’ve done a great job preparing thoughtful questions and guiding meaningful conversations with their peers!
For the writing assignment connected to this unit, students will be composing a literary analysis essay. They'll be asked to examine character development, symbolism, or themes within the novel, using evidence from the text to support their insights.
Ms. Sameena Ansari -
Fifth Grade English
The admirable students are learning to write narratives, reflections, short stories, and other texts to express themselves gracefully! They have been reading short stories, books, meaningful passages to learn and perceive them creatively! They have been taught to identify transitive verbs, prepositional phrases, adverbs, and wonderful words. They have been punctuating the paragraphs and using the phrases to complete their sentences!
The illustrations are connected to the subject matter and they are able to give an interesting explanation.
Sixth Grade English
The amazing students are reading, writing, presenting, participating in a variety of activities that are implemented in the classroom to make them understand the concepts! The vocabulary workshop is practiced daily and the students have been taught to form their texts by writing in a clear order to make the content meaningful. Recently, they did an excellent job of explaining the importance of safety while reading the content and worked as a team to finish the tasks with precision.The expressive learners are trying to complete the book so that they can write an expository essay on it. Lot of practice sessions were given to students so that they can get ready for the Iowa Test beginning on Monday!
Seventh Grade Creative Writing
The sagacious students are writing gracefully and presenting their thoughts with expressions that are making the session interesting! Last week , they wrote on imaginary clause in the classroom to express their ideas , and encourage the students to be artistic and creative! The writing sessions are becoming more engaging and motivating them to write with exemplary perceptions. They are going to write on a topic, “Mothers are a Blessing,” to show their affection and appreciation for their mothers!
They have done a wonderful job few days ago on imaginary clause depicting the nature and the beauty of the imagination relevant for their textual assignments.
Ms. Megan Mullin 7th Grade ELA -
We have been busy in ELA! Students have been working on their research paper for Bomb: The Race to Build-and-Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon. They learned how to find sources that would be beneficial, complete an annotated bibliography, and cite multiple sources within an essay. We have also spent time preparing for the Iowa Test. As the year comes to close, we begin our last book: American Born Chinese. As we analyze the novel, we will also be preparing for finals coming up.
5th Grade Study Skills - Mr. Daniel Aukst
Updates From Social Studies
AP US History - Mr. Sevim Memisovski
AP US History students have been hard at work preparing for their AP Exams. We reviewed the proper structure for Thesis Statements and incorporated Contextualization in their writing. We’ve also spent a great deal of time reviewing the various historical time periods, people, and key terms and events before the Exams. We will then be starting our final Research Project and reviewing for Final Exams as well.
AP Microeconomics - Mr. Sevim Memisovski
We’ve been working hard finishing up our final units on Factor Markets, Market Failure, and Externalities. We’ve also been reviewing for the AP Exam, reviewing the graphs of different market structures and important economic vocabulary as well. After the AP Exam, students will dive into a mini-unit on Financial Literacy and a Final Project as well.
5th Grade Ancient World History - Mr. Daniel Aukst
7th Grade United States History - Mr. Daniel Aukst
8th Grade Modern World History - Mr. Daniel Aukst
9th Grade AP World History - Mr. Daniel Aukst
6th Grade Social Studies - Ms. Megan Mullin
Students have been hard at work in Social Studies. They have recently studied current events in South Asia and the culture, economy, and geography of China. We have also discussed if an artifact should be restored. Currently, we have been preparing for the Iowa Test and looking at current events in China. Next, we will be moving on to studying the physical and human geography of Japan, North Korea, and South Korea. Then students will finish the year with Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica and focusing on finals.
Updates from our Arabic Department
Ms. Hayat Al-Quttub
Chair of Islamic studies and Arabic language -
End-of-Year Reflections and Updates from Islamic Studies and ArabicClasses
As we approach the conclusion of another enriching academic year filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences, we are now gearing up for final exams for students in grades 6 and above. The school is alive with energy as students meet the challenges of May with enthusiasm—enjoying the pleasant weather, participating in sports, and looking forward to graduation festivities.
Our devoted educators are working tirelessly to complete the curriculum and ensure that students are well-prepared for their final assessments. The journey of learning is continuous, extending far beyond the classroom, shaping character and enriching lives well into the future.
Updates from Islamic Studies Classes
7th Grade
Qur’an:
Alhamdulillah, the class has successfully completed the recitation and review of Surah Qaf, demonstrating commendable dedication. We have now begun Surah Ar-Rahman with great enthusiasm, aiming to understand its profound meanings and virtues.
Islamic Studies:
After the Eid break, we returned with full energy and resumed our exploration of key Islamic concepts. Students studied the different forms of purification in Islam, and we discussed the stages of Buloogh (puberty) and Rushd (maturity). We connected these concepts to the students' personal development and their Islamic responsibilities. We also continued our study of the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, covering events from the Battle of Al-Ahzab to the Prophet’s passing, focusing on valuable lessons from his noble life and timeless message.
8th Grade
Qur’an:
The class is currently completing Surah Yaseen (verses 55–83), exploring the characteristics of true believers and the disbelievers through reflections on Allah’s creation and signs.
Islamic Studies:
We concluded our unit on the Caliph Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (RA) and have now started learning about the inspiring leadership and legacy of our second Caliph, Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA).
10th Grade and Above
Qur’an:
With the help of Allah, we are wrapping up our study of Surah Al-Kahf. During this time, we also shifted focus to a special unit on the Major and Minor Signs of the Day of Judgment. Each student was assigned one of the major signs to research and present in the form of a poster. In addition, we recently studied a chapter on the Contributions of Muslims to the Modern World, highlighting our rich heritage of innovation, science, and culture.
Updates from My Arabic Classes
7th Grade:
We are ending the academic year on a flavorful note with one of the students’ favorite topics—the Food Unit! Our 7th graders explored the classification of produce into fruits and vegetables and learned the Arabic names for a variety of them. A special highlight was our lesson on different types of Middle Eastern salads, where students discovered both vocabulary and cultural insight.
8th Grade and Above:
This term, we studied a unit titled Feeling Hungry, which focused on making healthy food choices and maintaining a balanced diet. As we conclude the year, we are exploring the rich diversity of main dishes from various Middle Eastern countries, broadening both language skills and cultural understanding.
Coming Up: Arabic Food Festival!
Insha Allah, we will wrap up the year with our much-anticipated Arabic Food Festival. Students in 8th grade and above will select and prepare one of the main dishes studied in class, while 7th graders will contribute a variety of Arabic salads for everyone to sample and enjoy. This hands-on experience will reinforce vocabulary, cultural appreciation, and teamwork—while making delicious memories!
We are proud of our students' efforts and look forward to a strong finish to the academic year. May Allah grant them success in their exams and continued growth in knowledge and faith.
Ms. Nareman
Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran teacher -
I can’t believe the school year is already coming to an end—it really flew by! Alhamdulillah, it’s been such a full and blessed year, and I’m so proud of everything our students have accomplished.
Our preschool and kindergarten classes have come such a long way. They’re almost done learning all their letters—masha’Allah! Many of them are even starting to read, and it’s so exciting to see how much they’ve grown. In Islamic Studies, they’ve been learning about the prophets and focusing a lot on manners—respect at home, in the masjid, at school, with elders, and in so many different situations. They’re also finishing up the surahs they’ve been memorizing. We’ve heard some beautiful recitations, and they’ve worked so hard!
First grade Islamic Studies class; have been diving back into learning about the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. We’ve also been talking about the manners of the masjid, hadith, and sunnah—important lessons that help build strong character and a strong connection to our deen.
In fourth grade Islamic Studies,After we finished learning about the life of Calipha Umar (R), we’ve been studying The Life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Makkah – Part 2, and the students are really engaged. We’ll continue learning more about this until the end of the year, insha’Allah.
Our fourth and fifth grade Arabic classes have been having fun learning how to tell time in Arabic. We started by reviewing numbers and then moved on to how to say the time and talk about it in full sentences. It’s been a great way to build both vocabulary and confidence.
It’s been a wonderful year, and I’m so thankful for all the support from our amazing families. Wishing you all a restful, joyful summer. Looking forward to seeing everyone again next year, insha’Allah!
Ms. Khadeeja
Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran teacher -
It is truly hard to believe we only have few weeks left of school to spend with all the kids, while we race against time here is little slow paced updates from m classrooms:
1st Grade- Arabic:
We continue our journey of learning about the shapes of the letters, along with learning new vocabulary. First graders have been working hard on their handwriting, and also their reading. We have been working on reading 3 letter words and they have been doing an awesome job! They are also working on mastering the shapes of their letters by breaking up words and connecting letters to form words, this exercise gets the kids to be able to start spelling and writing words on their own.
2nd Grade- Arabic (co-teacher: Ms.Lina):
2nds graders have been working on their Mediterranean Food unit, from learning new vocabulary to learning about new foods. They are working on writing, reading and reviewing the grammar we have learned with the previous lessons. Students are also working on trying to converse in Arabic. We have seen an immense improvement from the beginning of the year until now with a lot of our bright students. Looking forward to continuing this fun unit with our second graders, and finishing this year on a strong note!
3rd Grade- Islamic Studies:
My 3rd graders have been learning all about the three sacred mosques. It has been a fun lesson and a lot of new and interesting information. They even got to see pictures of Ms.Khadeeja’s trip to Jurasalem and the Masjid Al-Aqsa and they all loved it. We also enjoyed a nice hot cocoa party since they were all trying their best to be at their best in class. It was so lovely to be able to sit with the kids and enjoy some time with them. They also all loved it Alhamdulilah and thought it was a special treat.
4th Grade- Arabic:
Fourth graders have been working on reviewing their numbers and learning how to read the clock in Arabic. They have been working hard on mastering reading the date in Arabic, and reading the clock in Arabic. A lot of fun games and activities come with this unit. And of course we keep working on handwriting, breaking words into syllables and reading along with having a complete review of all the grammar that was covered throughout this year.
6th Grade- Arabic:
Being saluted coming into class is by far the best way to walk into a classroom full of lovely, hardworking - and funny- 6th graders. In this class we have been working on our food unit, a lesson that is made of conversations between our 6th grade students where they learn how to order food, new vocabulary to use, and new food items to spell and pronounce in Arabic. We are also working on identifying pronouns and how to use present tense with each pronoun, while also working on constructing short sentences. They have been working very hard, I am very proud of my 6th graders!
9th Grade- Islamic Studies:
In 9th grade we had a lot of fun lessons to learn about and discuss. Topics that relate to their everyday life as Muslim highschoolers. They had prepared beautiful presentations about these lessons and topics and did a great job, mashAllah! We have also started our last unit of the year “The Umayyad Dynasty”. Islamic history is very important for our kids to learn. It's going to be a fun unit full of stories and victory for the Muslims which will encourage our students to follow in the same path.
As for the Quran we have worked on Surat Al-Israa’ up to verse 25, we covered a lot of important lessons, and mannerisms, along with the importance of having the correct Aqeedah. Students are also working on reading these verses perfectly.
Ms. Heiam
Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran teacher -
Ms. Lina
Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran teacher -
The beginning of April was such a fun and joyful time as we returned to school and celebrated with a wonderful Eid party!
Preschool students continued learning Arabic letters and building their vocabulary with new words. We explored the names of fruits in Arabic and connected them to their colors through fun, hands-on activities.
In Kindergarten, we learned the beautiful story of Prophet Ibrahim (A) and how he and his son, who became a prophet himself, built the Ka'bah. We’ve also been working hard on memorizing our surahs and were so excited to receive and color our surah certificates after completing them!
1st Grade Arabic always brings a challenge, but our students are rising to the occasion! They’re doing a fantastic job improving their writing, reading, and spelling skills.
3rd Grade is enjoying the journey of learning about the Seerah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and reflecting on his life and character.
4th Grade found it especially interesting to learn how to read the clock in Arabic and discuss the importance of time in our lives, both in language and in faith.
5th Grade is also working on telling time in Arabic and practicing how to ask and answer “What time is it?” in Arabic. In addition, we are focusing on verbs, nouns, and pronouns to help students build and form simple sentences confidently.
We’re so proud of the progress each student is making and the excitement they bring to every lesson!
6th Grade – Islamic Studies & Quran Newsletter Update
This month in Islamic Studies, our 6th graders have been deeply engaged in learning about the life of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) — focusing especially on the early believers who supported him and stood by his side during the early days of Da’wah (the call to Islam).
Students explored the challenges faced by the Prophet (ﷺ) and his companions as they spread the message of Islam in Makkah. Through discussions and reflection, we learned about the strength, patience, and sincerity required in sharing and living by the truth.
In the Qur'an, we’ve been reviewing our memorization and improving our recitation with correct Tajweed. Students are becoming more confident in their fluency and understanding, and we’re proud of their ongoing dedication.
We look forward to continuing this journey as we explore more lessons from the Seerah and strengthen our connection with the Qur'an, both in heart and practice.
Ms. Manar, Ms. Rania, & Ms. Samar
Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran teacher -
Pre-K Newsletter Update for Arabic class -
This month, we introduced the letters ق, ل, and ن to our Pre-K students. The children engaged in fun activities, learned new words, and enjoyed songs related to each letter. It has been a joyful and enriching learning experience for everyone!
KG Newsletter Update for Arabic class -
Our KG students have been very active and excited to learn new letters this month! We had fun moments singing letter sounds and exploring new words together. This month, we focused on the letters ك, م, ي, ط, and ظ. It’s wonderful to see their enthusiasm and progress!
Pre-K Islamic Studies -
This month, we continued reviewing the surahs we have previously learned. We also started working on a new surah, Surah [Al-kawthar ], and we are still practicing it. In addition, the children enjoyed listening to the story of Prophet Adam (AS) and showed great interest and excitement during our storytelling sessions.
KG -
In KG, we focused on Surah [Al-Qadr ], and are continuing to work on memorizing it. We also reviewed all the surahs we have learned so far. The students loved listening to the story of Prophet Abraham (AS) and engaged enthusiastically with the lessons.
Arabic Newsletter Update – Grade 1
This month, our first graders learned vocabulary related to Arabic food and drinks, practiced correct pronunciation, and used the new words in simple sentences. We also focused on the letters ج, ح, and خ, learning words that begin with each letter. The students enjoyed exploring the language through fun and interactive activities!
Arabic Newsletter Update – Grade 2
This month, we focused on the topic of Arabic foods through engaging activities. The students enjoyed the lessons and participated actively. They learned new vocabulary and practiced writing the words correctly. It was a fun and productive learning experience for the whole class!
Arabic Newsletter Update – Grade 3
This month, our Grade 3 students learned about the five senses in Arabic. They practiced the names and characteristics of each sense through engaging activities and writing exercises. The students showed great enthusiasm as they expanded their vocabulary and understanding of the top.
Chair of Islamic studies and Arabic language -
End-of-Year Reflections and Updates from Islamic Studies and ArabicClasses
As we approach the conclusion of another enriching academic year filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences, we are now gearing up for final exams for students in grades 6 and above. The school is alive with energy as students meet the challenges of May with enthusiasm—enjoying the pleasant weather, participating in sports, and looking forward to graduation festivities.
Our devoted educators are working tirelessly to complete the curriculum and ensure that students are well-prepared for their final assessments. The journey of learning is continuous, extending far beyond the classroom, shaping character and enriching lives well into the future.
Updates from Islamic Studies Classes
7th Grade
Qur’an:
Alhamdulillah, the class has successfully completed the recitation and review of Surah Qaf, demonstrating commendable dedication. We have now begun Surah Ar-Rahman with great enthusiasm, aiming to understand its profound meanings and virtues.
Islamic Studies:
After the Eid break, we returned with full energy and resumed our exploration of key Islamic concepts. Students studied the different forms of purification in Islam, and we discussed the stages of Buloogh (puberty) and Rushd (maturity). We connected these concepts to the students' personal development and their Islamic responsibilities. We also continued our study of the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, covering events from the Battle of Al-Ahzab to the Prophet’s passing, focusing on valuable lessons from his noble life and timeless message.
8th Grade
Qur’an:
The class is currently completing Surah Yaseen (verses 55–83), exploring the characteristics of true believers and the disbelievers through reflections on Allah’s creation and signs.
Islamic Studies:
We concluded our unit on the Caliph Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (RA) and have now started learning about the inspiring leadership and legacy of our second Caliph, Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA).
10th Grade and Above
Qur’an:
With the help of Allah, we are wrapping up our study of Surah Al-Kahf. During this time, we also shifted focus to a special unit on the Major and Minor Signs of the Day of Judgment. Each student was assigned one of the major signs to research and present in the form of a poster. In addition, we recently studied a chapter on the Contributions of Muslims to the Modern World, highlighting our rich heritage of innovation, science, and culture.
Updates from My Arabic Classes
7th Grade:
We are ending the academic year on a flavorful note with one of the students’ favorite topics—the Food Unit! Our 7th graders explored the classification of produce into fruits and vegetables and learned the Arabic names for a variety of them. A special highlight was our lesson on different types of Middle Eastern salads, where students discovered both vocabulary and cultural insight.
8th Grade and Above:
This term, we studied a unit titled Feeling Hungry, which focused on making healthy food choices and maintaining a balanced diet. As we conclude the year, we are exploring the rich diversity of main dishes from various Middle Eastern countries, broadening both language skills and cultural understanding.
Coming Up: Arabic Food Festival!
Insha Allah, we will wrap up the year with our much-anticipated Arabic Food Festival. Students in 8th grade and above will select and prepare one of the main dishes studied in class, while 7th graders will contribute a variety of Arabic salads for everyone to sample and enjoy. This hands-on experience will reinforce vocabulary, cultural appreciation, and teamwork—while making delicious memories!
We are proud of our students' efforts and look forward to a strong finish to the academic year. May Allah grant them success in their exams and continued growth in knowledge and faith.
Ms. Nareman
Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran teacher -
I can’t believe the school year is already coming to an end—it really flew by! Alhamdulillah, it’s been such a full and blessed year, and I’m so proud of everything our students have accomplished.
Our preschool and kindergarten classes have come such a long way. They’re almost done learning all their letters—masha’Allah! Many of them are even starting to read, and it’s so exciting to see how much they’ve grown. In Islamic Studies, they’ve been learning about the prophets and focusing a lot on manners—respect at home, in the masjid, at school, with elders, and in so many different situations. They’re also finishing up the surahs they’ve been memorizing. We’ve heard some beautiful recitations, and they’ve worked so hard!
First grade Islamic Studies class; have been diving back into learning about the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. We’ve also been talking about the manners of the masjid, hadith, and sunnah—important lessons that help build strong character and a strong connection to our deen.
In fourth grade Islamic Studies,After we finished learning about the life of Calipha Umar (R), we’ve been studying The Life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Makkah – Part 2, and the students are really engaged. We’ll continue learning more about this until the end of the year, insha’Allah.
Our fourth and fifth grade Arabic classes have been having fun learning how to tell time in Arabic. We started by reviewing numbers and then moved on to how to say the time and talk about it in full sentences. It’s been a great way to build both vocabulary and confidence.
It’s been a wonderful year, and I’m so thankful for all the support from our amazing families. Wishing you all a restful, joyful summer. Looking forward to seeing everyone again next year, insha’Allah!
Ms. Khadeeja
Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran teacher -
It is truly hard to believe we only have few weeks left of school to spend with all the kids, while we race against time here is little slow paced updates from m classrooms:
1st Grade- Arabic:
We continue our journey of learning about the shapes of the letters, along with learning new vocabulary. First graders have been working hard on their handwriting, and also their reading. We have been working on reading 3 letter words and they have been doing an awesome job! They are also working on mastering the shapes of their letters by breaking up words and connecting letters to form words, this exercise gets the kids to be able to start spelling and writing words on their own.
2nd Grade- Arabic (co-teacher: Ms.Lina):
2nds graders have been working on their Mediterranean Food unit, from learning new vocabulary to learning about new foods. They are working on writing, reading and reviewing the grammar we have learned with the previous lessons. Students are also working on trying to converse in Arabic. We have seen an immense improvement from the beginning of the year until now with a lot of our bright students. Looking forward to continuing this fun unit with our second graders, and finishing this year on a strong note!
3rd Grade- Islamic Studies:
My 3rd graders have been learning all about the three sacred mosques. It has been a fun lesson and a lot of new and interesting information. They even got to see pictures of Ms.Khadeeja’s trip to Jurasalem and the Masjid Al-Aqsa and they all loved it. We also enjoyed a nice hot cocoa party since they were all trying their best to be at their best in class. It was so lovely to be able to sit with the kids and enjoy some time with them. They also all loved it Alhamdulilah and thought it was a special treat.
4th Grade- Arabic:
Fourth graders have been working on reviewing their numbers and learning how to read the clock in Arabic. They have been working hard on mastering reading the date in Arabic, and reading the clock in Arabic. A lot of fun games and activities come with this unit. And of course we keep working on handwriting, breaking words into syllables and reading along with having a complete review of all the grammar that was covered throughout this year.
6th Grade- Arabic:
Being saluted coming into class is by far the best way to walk into a classroom full of lovely, hardworking - and funny- 6th graders. In this class we have been working on our food unit, a lesson that is made of conversations between our 6th grade students where they learn how to order food, new vocabulary to use, and new food items to spell and pronounce in Arabic. We are also working on identifying pronouns and how to use present tense with each pronoun, while also working on constructing short sentences. They have been working very hard, I am very proud of my 6th graders!
9th Grade- Islamic Studies:
In 9th grade we had a lot of fun lessons to learn about and discuss. Topics that relate to their everyday life as Muslim highschoolers. They had prepared beautiful presentations about these lessons and topics and did a great job, mashAllah! We have also started our last unit of the year “The Umayyad Dynasty”. Islamic history is very important for our kids to learn. It's going to be a fun unit full of stories and victory for the Muslims which will encourage our students to follow in the same path.
As for the Quran we have worked on Surat Al-Israa’ up to verse 25, we covered a lot of important lessons, and mannerisms, along with the importance of having the correct Aqeedah. Students are also working on reading these verses perfectly.
Ms. Heiam
Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran teacher -
Ms. Lina
Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran teacher -
The beginning of April was such a fun and joyful time as we returned to school and celebrated with a wonderful Eid party!
Preschool students continued learning Arabic letters and building their vocabulary with new words. We explored the names of fruits in Arabic and connected them to their colors through fun, hands-on activities.
In Kindergarten, we learned the beautiful story of Prophet Ibrahim (A) and how he and his son, who became a prophet himself, built the Ka'bah. We’ve also been working hard on memorizing our surahs and were so excited to receive and color our surah certificates after completing them!
1st Grade Arabic always brings a challenge, but our students are rising to the occasion! They’re doing a fantastic job improving their writing, reading, and spelling skills.
3rd Grade is enjoying the journey of learning about the Seerah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and reflecting on his life and character.
4th Grade found it especially interesting to learn how to read the clock in Arabic and discuss the importance of time in our lives, both in language and in faith.
5th Grade is also working on telling time in Arabic and practicing how to ask and answer “What time is it?” in Arabic. In addition, we are focusing on verbs, nouns, and pronouns to help students build and form simple sentences confidently.
We’re so proud of the progress each student is making and the excitement they bring to every lesson!
6th Grade – Islamic Studies & Quran Newsletter Update
This month in Islamic Studies, our 6th graders have been deeply engaged in learning about the life of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) — focusing especially on the early believers who supported him and stood by his side during the early days of Da’wah (the call to Islam).
Students explored the challenges faced by the Prophet (ﷺ) and his companions as they spread the message of Islam in Makkah. Through discussions and reflection, we learned about the strength, patience, and sincerity required in sharing and living by the truth.
In the Qur'an, we’ve been reviewing our memorization and improving our recitation with correct Tajweed. Students are becoming more confident in their fluency and understanding, and we’re proud of their ongoing dedication.
We look forward to continuing this journey as we explore more lessons from the Seerah and strengthen our connection with the Qur'an, both in heart and practice.
Ms. Manar, Ms. Rania, & Ms. Samar
Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran teacher -
Pre-K Newsletter Update for Arabic class -
This month, we introduced the letters ق, ل, and ن to our Pre-K students. The children engaged in fun activities, learned new words, and enjoyed songs related to each letter. It has been a joyful and enriching learning experience for everyone!
KG Newsletter Update for Arabic class -
Our KG students have been very active and excited to learn new letters this month! We had fun moments singing letter sounds and exploring new words together. This month, we focused on the letters ك, م, ي, ط, and ظ. It’s wonderful to see their enthusiasm and progress!
Pre-K Islamic Studies -
This month, we continued reviewing the surahs we have previously learned. We also started working on a new surah, Surah [Al-kawthar ], and we are still practicing it. In addition, the children enjoyed listening to the story of Prophet Adam (AS) and showed great interest and excitement during our storytelling sessions.
KG -
In KG, we focused on Surah [Al-Qadr ], and are continuing to work on memorizing it. We also reviewed all the surahs we have learned so far. The students loved listening to the story of Prophet Abraham (AS) and engaged enthusiastically with the lessons.
Arabic Newsletter Update – Grade 1
This month, our first graders learned vocabulary related to Arabic food and drinks, practiced correct pronunciation, and used the new words in simple sentences. We also focused on the letters ج, ح, and خ, learning words that begin with each letter. The students enjoyed exploring the language through fun and interactive activities!
Arabic Newsletter Update – Grade 2
This month, we focused on the topic of Arabic foods through engaging activities. The students enjoyed the lessons and participated actively. They learned new vocabulary and practiced writing the words correctly. It was a fun and productive learning experience for the whole class!
Arabic Newsletter Update – Grade 3
This month, our Grade 3 students learned about the five senses in Arabic. They practiced the names and characteristics of each sense through engaging activities and writing exercises. The students showed great enthusiasm as they expanded their vocabulary and understanding of the top.
Updates from our spanish classroom
Spanish with Maestra Maria Herrero:
We’ve reached the final Newsletter of this school year! In just a few weeks we’ll be on vacation, so I want to take this chance to tell you how our last weeks of school have been.
In the 3–6 program, we have continued working around “La Primavera” (Spring). The students have learned a song and we’ve explored “los animales de la granja” (farm animals) with the song of “el Tío Ramón” (Uncle Ramón). We also worked with the story “Betó y sus amigos” ("Betó and his friends"), where we learned the names of “los animales marinos” (sea animals). We've started introducing food vocabulary by practicing the expressions “Me gusta” (I like), “No me gusta” (I don't like), and “Me encanta” (I love). On another note, we began a project about the solar system, where we’ve learned basic vocabulary, and celebrated “el Día de la Tierra” (Earth Day) by talking about human actions that make the Earth “feliz” (happy) or “triste” (sad).
In 1st Grade, we completed the extension activities related to “La araña pequeñita” ("The Itsy Bitsy Spider"). The students love singing and dancing to the song! Afterward, we also focused on the story “Betó y sus amigos”, learning animal names like “tortuga” (turtle), “estrella de mar” (starfish), “ballena” (whale), “cangrejo” (crab), and “pulpo” (octopus). The students worked with vocabulary from the story and learned the “Betó” song. They took home a copy of the book to keep practicing. The copy includes a QR code to access a video of me telling the story. Finally, we wrote a spring story about a rabbit.
2nd Grade students have been immersed in the final story of the year, “Monarca, oso y erizo” ("Monarch, Bear and Hedgehog"), based on the migration of the Monarch butterfly to Mexico during the cold months and its return to the U.S. in the spring. They’ve learned the high-frequency words (HFWs) needed to understand the story such as “no puede” (can’t), “quiere” (wants), “no le gusta” (doesn’t like), “ve” (sees), and “va” (goes), in addition to vocabulary from the story. We’ve already done several activities around the story, such as a memory game and a fun yoga poses game. We’ll continue working on reading and writing the story in upcoming classes.
3rd Grade students have been working with the story “Susanita tiene un ratón” ("Susanita has a little mouse"). It’s a story based on a very popular children’s song in Spanish-speaking countries. The song contains a lot of high-frequency vocabulary such as “tiene” (has), “come” (eats), “duerme” (sleeps), “sueña” (dreams), “juega” (plays), “le gusta” (likes), “baila” (dances), “observa” (watches), and “canta” (sings). The students have loved it, and now we sing it every day! They will also take home a mini-book with a QR code that links to the song on YouTube. They find the video very funny and enjoyable, so they can keep practicing at home.
With the 4th Grade students, we’ve been focused on learning and practicing how to conjugate verbs in the present tense in Spanish. They’ve practiced using different games, especially with the Blooket program, which they are crazy about. With that, we completed Unidad 4 (Unit 4), and they’ve already taken the corresponding test. We’ve just started the last unit of the school year, focused on “las estaciones” (the seasons), “el tiempo” (the weather), and the use of the verb “gustar” (to like).
5th Grade students began the month by reading Unidad 9 (Unit 9) about Puerto Rico. They’ve now started Unidad 10, the last unit of the year. This unit is focused on “la familia” (the family). We’ve learned all the vocabulary related to family, and throughout May, we’ll be working with possessive pronouns and adjective-noun agreement in Spanish. This way, they’ll finish the school year having completed the textbook we’ve used over the last two years and will be ready to start Avancemos in 6th grade.
Good luck to all families for the final month of the school year!
Spanish with Maestra Maria Mendez:
3rd Grade
Students have been learning about the places in the city and how to give addresses, they are also learning prepositions of place and learning new vocabulary. We will review and practice some verbs and names of animals. We have had enriching and fun classes! Thank you for an amazing year. Have a wonderful summer!
5th
I am so proud of my students! We completed Unit ten where students learned about family members, and how to describe them. We have been reviewing the lessons about the family members, reviewed the verb tener (to have) and will review a list of verbs and vocabulary. Best of luck during the next year and enjoy the summer!
6th
Students learned about different activities about their daily routines and the different classes they attend. They are able to describe them and express how they feel about them. Students will be learning how to express likes and dislikes, they will be able to say what foods they like for breakfast, lunch, etc. I am very proud of their improvement in class. Keep the good work! Have a wonderful summer!
7th
Students have been working on Unit 5 and they are learning about parts of the house and the activities in the different rooms. They will continue learning by creating a 3D model of a house labeling all the rooms and items inside. I am proud of their progress and commitment to learning and improvement. Have a wonderful summer!
8th
We started Unit 8, where students have been learning about reflexive verbs, daily routines and different means of transportation and travel. They also learned about useful travel expressions and vocabulary and what to bring on a trip, for example. We started learning about reflexive verbs and present progressive. We play board games to strengthen all they have learned in class. Enjoy the summer!
Spanish 2
In the last month of the school year we made it to Unit 8, Unit 1, where we are learning about impersonal expressions and we talk about some problems related to the environment and their possible solutions. Students are able to express their opinions
and points of view. We also started learning about future tense of regular verbs as well as a review of frequency adverbs and vacations activities. We will review daily routines and how to tell the time.
Spanish 3
It is amazing how fast we got to the last month of our School year! I am proud of my students and happy for their great performance in class. During the 4th period we have been working in Unit 4, lesson 1 & 2, famous people who inspire them and people who help the community. We will conclude our class reading about Latin American authors and they will give their opinion about them. I am thankful to be part of your learning process and I wish you all the best.
Spanish with Maestra Alicia Abu-Elreish:
4th Grade Spanish with maestra Alicia
As we reach the final stretch of the school year, I want to extend my sincere thanks to you and your children for a fantastic year in Spanish class! Your support and encouragement at home have helped make this a fun and successful learning experience.
In April, we completed Unit 4, finishing its last topic. Students learned to use words to describe performance, such as "muy bien" (very well) and "mucho" (a lot). They also practiced how to talk about actions using singular subjects and regular -AR verbs. It’s been exciting to see their confidence grow as they begin forming full ideas in Spanish!
To close out the year, we are beginning Unit 5, where students will learn about the seasons, talk about the weather, and express their likes and dislikes. This final unit brings together everything we've learned throughout the year and helps students communicate in fun and meaningful ways.
Thank you again for a wonderful school year!
5th Grade Spanish with maestra Alicia
As we wrap up this school year, I want to express my sincere thanks to you and your amazing children for a wonderful year in Spanish class. It’s been a joy to watch their language skills grow and their confidence bloom!
In Unit 10, students have been learning how to talk about who owns things using possessive adjectives such as mi (my), tu (your), and su (his/her), along with their plural forms: mis, tus, and sus. They also explored the use of diminutives, a fun and cultural way to express smallness or affection in Spanish.
We’re now wrapping up Unit 10 with one last topic: describing people using words like alto (tall), bajo (short), and simpático (nice). Students are doing a fantastic job applying everything they’ve learned!
To close the year, we’ll take a sneak peek at Avancemos 1, the textbook they’ll begin using in 6th grade. It’s a great way to get them excited and ready for the next chapter in their Spanish learning journey.
Thank you again for your support throughout the year. I’m so proud of all that your children have accomplished!
6th Grade Spanish with maestra Alicia
As we close out the school year, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to both you and your children. It has been a joy to teach this wonderful group, and I’m so proud of all their growth and effort throughout the year.
In April, our 6th grade class completed Unit 2, Lesson 1, finishing with an important topic: learning how to talk about what they do and how often they do it using the present tense of -AR verbs. With the help of the interactive program Conjuguemos, students practiced conjugating a variety of -AR verbs related to school and daily activities. Their progress in this area has been impressive!
To end the year, we are beginning Unit 2, Lesson 2, titled "En la escuela." In this final unit, students will learn how to describe classes and classroom objects using the verb estar.
Thank you again for your continued support!
7th Grade Spanish with mestra Alicia
As we wrap up this wonderful school year, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you and your children for all the support, enthusiasm, and hard work throughout the year. It’s been a joy to watch our 7th graders grow in their Spanish skills and confidence.
In April, we completed the final topics in Unit 4, Lesson 2. Students learned how to talk about what they’re going to do using "ir a + infinitive", how to use the verb "ver" (to see), and how to order from a menu. We also practiced stem-changing verbs such as o → ue (like poder ) and e → i (like pedir), which helped students expand their vocabulary and sentence structure.
As we enter May, we’re beginning our final unit of the year: Unit 5, Lesson 1 – "Vivimos aquí" ("We live here"). In this unit, students will learn how to describe a house and household items, and use the verbs ser and estar correctly in context. This is a great way to end the year, as it brings together vocabulary and grammar concepts from previous lessons.
I am so proud of everything your children have accomplished this year.
8th Grade Spanish with maestra Alicia
As we close out a fantastic school year, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you and your students for all your support, enthusiasm, and dedication throughout the year. It has been a true joy to work with such a motivated and curious group of students.
In April, our 8th graders took an exciting leap by beginning Avancemos 2, starting with Unit 4, Lesson 1: "Una leyenda mexicana." Through this engaging lesson, students explored legends and traditional storytelling while learning to: Describe continuing activities in the past, narrate past events using the past participle as adjectives, and use the imperfect tense to set the scene in storytelling.
To finish the year strong, students will complete the lesson by learning how to describe people, places, and things using a combination of the preterite and imperfect tenses, building their confidence in narrating and describing events in the past.
I am so proud of the progress each student has made this year—not only in their language skills but also in their cultural awareness and classroom participation.
We’ve reached the final Newsletter of this school year! In just a few weeks we’ll be on vacation, so I want to take this chance to tell you how our last weeks of school have been.
In the 3–6 program, we have continued working around “La Primavera” (Spring). The students have learned a song and we’ve explored “los animales de la granja” (farm animals) with the song of “el Tío Ramón” (Uncle Ramón). We also worked with the story “Betó y sus amigos” ("Betó and his friends"), where we learned the names of “los animales marinos” (sea animals). We've started introducing food vocabulary by practicing the expressions “Me gusta” (I like), “No me gusta” (I don't like), and “Me encanta” (I love). On another note, we began a project about the solar system, where we’ve learned basic vocabulary, and celebrated “el Día de la Tierra” (Earth Day) by talking about human actions that make the Earth “feliz” (happy) or “triste” (sad).
In 1st Grade, we completed the extension activities related to “La araña pequeñita” ("The Itsy Bitsy Spider"). The students love singing and dancing to the song! Afterward, we also focused on the story “Betó y sus amigos”, learning animal names like “tortuga” (turtle), “estrella de mar” (starfish), “ballena” (whale), “cangrejo” (crab), and “pulpo” (octopus). The students worked with vocabulary from the story and learned the “Betó” song. They took home a copy of the book to keep practicing. The copy includes a QR code to access a video of me telling the story. Finally, we wrote a spring story about a rabbit.
2nd Grade students have been immersed in the final story of the year, “Monarca, oso y erizo” ("Monarch, Bear and Hedgehog"), based on the migration of the Monarch butterfly to Mexico during the cold months and its return to the U.S. in the spring. They’ve learned the high-frequency words (HFWs) needed to understand the story such as “no puede” (can’t), “quiere” (wants), “no le gusta” (doesn’t like), “ve” (sees), and “va” (goes), in addition to vocabulary from the story. We’ve already done several activities around the story, such as a memory game and a fun yoga poses game. We’ll continue working on reading and writing the story in upcoming classes.
3rd Grade students have been working with the story “Susanita tiene un ratón” ("Susanita has a little mouse"). It’s a story based on a very popular children’s song in Spanish-speaking countries. The song contains a lot of high-frequency vocabulary such as “tiene” (has), “come” (eats), “duerme” (sleeps), “sueña” (dreams), “juega” (plays), “le gusta” (likes), “baila” (dances), “observa” (watches), and “canta” (sings). The students have loved it, and now we sing it every day! They will also take home a mini-book with a QR code that links to the song on YouTube. They find the video very funny and enjoyable, so they can keep practicing at home.
With the 4th Grade students, we’ve been focused on learning and practicing how to conjugate verbs in the present tense in Spanish. They’ve practiced using different games, especially with the Blooket program, which they are crazy about. With that, we completed Unidad 4 (Unit 4), and they’ve already taken the corresponding test. We’ve just started the last unit of the school year, focused on “las estaciones” (the seasons), “el tiempo” (the weather), and the use of the verb “gustar” (to like).
5th Grade students began the month by reading Unidad 9 (Unit 9) about Puerto Rico. They’ve now started Unidad 10, the last unit of the year. This unit is focused on “la familia” (the family). We’ve learned all the vocabulary related to family, and throughout May, we’ll be working with possessive pronouns and adjective-noun agreement in Spanish. This way, they’ll finish the school year having completed the textbook we’ve used over the last two years and will be ready to start Avancemos in 6th grade.
Good luck to all families for the final month of the school year!
Spanish with Maestra Maria Mendez:
3rd Grade
Students have been learning about the places in the city and how to give addresses, they are also learning prepositions of place and learning new vocabulary. We will review and practice some verbs and names of animals. We have had enriching and fun classes! Thank you for an amazing year. Have a wonderful summer!
5th
I am so proud of my students! We completed Unit ten where students learned about family members, and how to describe them. We have been reviewing the lessons about the family members, reviewed the verb tener (to have) and will review a list of verbs and vocabulary. Best of luck during the next year and enjoy the summer!
6th
Students learned about different activities about their daily routines and the different classes they attend. They are able to describe them and express how they feel about them. Students will be learning how to express likes and dislikes, they will be able to say what foods they like for breakfast, lunch, etc. I am very proud of their improvement in class. Keep the good work! Have a wonderful summer!
7th
Students have been working on Unit 5 and they are learning about parts of the house and the activities in the different rooms. They will continue learning by creating a 3D model of a house labeling all the rooms and items inside. I am proud of their progress and commitment to learning and improvement. Have a wonderful summer!
8th
We started Unit 8, where students have been learning about reflexive verbs, daily routines and different means of transportation and travel. They also learned about useful travel expressions and vocabulary and what to bring on a trip, for example. We started learning about reflexive verbs and present progressive. We play board games to strengthen all they have learned in class. Enjoy the summer!
Spanish 2
In the last month of the school year we made it to Unit 8, Unit 1, where we are learning about impersonal expressions and we talk about some problems related to the environment and their possible solutions. Students are able to express their opinions
and points of view. We also started learning about future tense of regular verbs as well as a review of frequency adverbs and vacations activities. We will review daily routines and how to tell the time.
Spanish 3
It is amazing how fast we got to the last month of our School year! I am proud of my students and happy for their great performance in class. During the 4th period we have been working in Unit 4, lesson 1 & 2, famous people who inspire them and people who help the community. We will conclude our class reading about Latin American authors and they will give their opinion about them. I am thankful to be part of your learning process and I wish you all the best.
Spanish with Maestra Alicia Abu-Elreish:
4th Grade Spanish with maestra Alicia
As we reach the final stretch of the school year, I want to extend my sincere thanks to you and your children for a fantastic year in Spanish class! Your support and encouragement at home have helped make this a fun and successful learning experience.
In April, we completed Unit 4, finishing its last topic. Students learned to use words to describe performance, such as "muy bien" (very well) and "mucho" (a lot). They also practiced how to talk about actions using singular subjects and regular -AR verbs. It’s been exciting to see their confidence grow as they begin forming full ideas in Spanish!
To close out the year, we are beginning Unit 5, where students will learn about the seasons, talk about the weather, and express their likes and dislikes. This final unit brings together everything we've learned throughout the year and helps students communicate in fun and meaningful ways.
Thank you again for a wonderful school year!
5th Grade Spanish with maestra Alicia
As we wrap up this school year, I want to express my sincere thanks to you and your amazing children for a wonderful year in Spanish class. It’s been a joy to watch their language skills grow and their confidence bloom!
In Unit 10, students have been learning how to talk about who owns things using possessive adjectives such as mi (my), tu (your), and su (his/her), along with their plural forms: mis, tus, and sus. They also explored the use of diminutives, a fun and cultural way to express smallness or affection in Spanish.
We’re now wrapping up Unit 10 with one last topic: describing people using words like alto (tall), bajo (short), and simpático (nice). Students are doing a fantastic job applying everything they’ve learned!
To close the year, we’ll take a sneak peek at Avancemos 1, the textbook they’ll begin using in 6th grade. It’s a great way to get them excited and ready for the next chapter in their Spanish learning journey.
Thank you again for your support throughout the year. I’m so proud of all that your children have accomplished!
6th Grade Spanish with maestra Alicia
As we close out the school year, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to both you and your children. It has been a joy to teach this wonderful group, and I’m so proud of all their growth and effort throughout the year.
In April, our 6th grade class completed Unit 2, Lesson 1, finishing with an important topic: learning how to talk about what they do and how often they do it using the present tense of -AR verbs. With the help of the interactive program Conjuguemos, students practiced conjugating a variety of -AR verbs related to school and daily activities. Their progress in this area has been impressive!
To end the year, we are beginning Unit 2, Lesson 2, titled "En la escuela." In this final unit, students will learn how to describe classes and classroom objects using the verb estar.
Thank you again for your continued support!
7th Grade Spanish with mestra Alicia
As we wrap up this wonderful school year, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you and your children for all the support, enthusiasm, and hard work throughout the year. It’s been a joy to watch our 7th graders grow in their Spanish skills and confidence.
In April, we completed the final topics in Unit 4, Lesson 2. Students learned how to talk about what they’re going to do using "ir a + infinitive", how to use the verb "ver" (to see), and how to order from a menu. We also practiced stem-changing verbs such as o → ue (like poder ) and e → i (like pedir), which helped students expand their vocabulary and sentence structure.
As we enter May, we’re beginning our final unit of the year: Unit 5, Lesson 1 – "Vivimos aquí" ("We live here"). In this unit, students will learn how to describe a house and household items, and use the verbs ser and estar correctly in context. This is a great way to end the year, as it brings together vocabulary and grammar concepts from previous lessons.
I am so proud of everything your children have accomplished this year.
8th Grade Spanish with maestra Alicia
As we close out a fantastic school year, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you and your students for all your support, enthusiasm, and dedication throughout the year. It has been a true joy to work with such a motivated and curious group of students.
In April, our 8th graders took an exciting leap by beginning Avancemos 2, starting with Unit 4, Lesson 1: "Una leyenda mexicana." Through this engaging lesson, students explored legends and traditional storytelling while learning to: Describe continuing activities in the past, narrate past events using the past participle as adjectives, and use the imperfect tense to set the scene in storytelling.
To finish the year strong, students will complete the lesson by learning how to describe people, places, and things using a combination of the preterite and imperfect tenses, building their confidence in narrating and describing events in the past.
I am so proud of the progress each student has made this year—not only in their language skills but also in their cultural awareness and classroom participation.
Updates from Ms. Gazi from our Art Hall
8th Grade - Students have been introduced to Edvard Munch and his famous “The Scream” painting, and Pablo Picasso’s famous Cubism art. They have worked very hard reproducing some famous pieces, using oil pastels, and practicing painting techniques with acrylics. Learning basics about the variety of art mediums and tools needed to produce their art.
6th Grade - Group B, experienced painting with three colors, one base color, then adding black to darken and white to lighten…hence “Monochromatic” They created beautiful pieces choosing the color of their choice. In addition, they were introduced to the 21st. century artist Yayoi Kusama and her magical world of Dots! Group B also created designs displaying the five types of visual movement, 1) Regular rhythm 2) Alternate rhythm 3) Random rhythm 4) Progressive rhythm, and 5) Flowing rhythm. Artists use visual rhythm and movement to add interest and visual excitement to artworks. Our students nailed it! Way to go 6th Grade!
4th Grade - started this quarter exploring Monochromatic paintings! Blending colors using black and white to lighten and darken colors. They also learned the difference between Watercolors and Acrylics. We moved on to the wonderful world of Vincent Van Gogh! 4th grade practiced using a variety of brushes and their different uses. We practiced short-stroke painting techniques as well as blending. The outcome? Starry Night! They reproduced Starry Night on canvas with acrylics. This eager group is not done! They are currently working on one of Yayoi Kusama’s renowned Butterfly Painting with dots! Throughout this quarter we are also practicing on what I call “Me Time” They are learning to focus on their art, their thoughts, and relax, in addition to taking their time. I’m thrilled to share how much they have grown!
Please Visit our Kindi Academy Art Exhibit as I have displayed the amazing work created by our students from Rembrandt, Pablo Picasso, Edvard Munch, Bob Ross, Piet Mondrian, Leonardo Da’ Vinci, Yayoi Kusama.