Message from the Executive Director
Hello Kindians,
I am excited to share all the incredible things happening across Kindi! The month of October has been filled with events, achievements and moments of pride that reflect our commitment to each student’s success and well-being. We’re grateful for the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the strong support of our families.
This month of November, we are running the annual Food Basket Drive celebrating the giving spirit of the upcoming holiday of Thanksgiving. It is a time when pause to recognize and appreciate the people and blessings in our lives. This event reminds us of the abundance around us—not just in terms of food but in the love, kindness, and experiences that fill our days. It also reminds us of deprived people around the world, and the hunger, thirst, and suffering they go through all day, every day. It is a time to remind us to focus our energies on helping others and working relentlessly on solving conflicts and wars around the world. It is a time of reflection and looking in the mirror to see what have we done to others and what legacies are we leaving behind. It is a time to start engaging, if not yet engaged, in bringing normality to the other people’s lives and to lift the misery that they are going through. Life has a meaning only when you share your blessings with others.
Thanks to many of our great dedicated volunteering parents , we were able to start a number of clubs including the Model UN club with the University of Chicago for High School students. We also started the FLL Lego Challenge club for students in grades 4 to 8. We are starting the exciting, fun, and academic Scholastic Club soon. In the works, are clubs like Reading Club, Sewing Clubs, and a number of others. A list of clubs will be sent to the appropriate student levels to sign up in the next couple of weeks. If you are thinking of a club that you can help with, please reach out to us. We always appreciate your ideas and proposals.
On the sports side, the Junior High Girls Basketball team work the Bronze Medal. Congrats and thanks for the coach and all the parents who contributed to that win. Our JH Boys Basketball team is going through the season now and they are doing great. This is the second year for this team and their performance had amazingly improved from last year. Kudos to all. The Girls Volleyball team is practicing for their upcoming season. We won Gold las year and looking to bring that trophy home again!
This month, we will have our first Parent Teacher Conferences for the year. This an opportunity for a quick scan of your child’s performance across the board. If you need more time to discuss concerns or more in-depth analysis, you can schedule an in-person meeting at a later time. We hope to see you all on our Zoom meetings no matter where you are in the world.
I always like to stress on one of the main reason to bring your children to Kindi. That is Curriculum. Based on historical evidence, our curriculum is a top notch one that is rigorous and relevant. The importance of a rigorous curriculum lies in its ability to prepare students for the real world, where critical thinking and problem-solving are invaluable skills. It fosters a growth mindset, teaching students that effort, perseverance, and dedication lead to improvement and mastery. This mindset benefits them throughout their lives, helping them adapt to new challenges, whether in higher education or in their careers. It is also about developing curious, engaged, and capable individuals ready to make meaningful contributions to society. This is what KINDI STRONGLY BELIEVE in. We strive everyday to provide this level of education to your children. We want you on board and we want you to support us in this mission.
Finally, I wish everyone a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving week.
Warm regards,
Hatem Elagha
Executive Director
Kindi Academy
I am excited to share all the incredible things happening across Kindi! The month of October has been filled with events, achievements and moments of pride that reflect our commitment to each student’s success and well-being. We’re grateful for the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the strong support of our families.
This month of November, we are running the annual Food Basket Drive celebrating the giving spirit of the upcoming holiday of Thanksgiving. It is a time when pause to recognize and appreciate the people and blessings in our lives. This event reminds us of the abundance around us—not just in terms of food but in the love, kindness, and experiences that fill our days. It also reminds us of deprived people around the world, and the hunger, thirst, and suffering they go through all day, every day. It is a time to remind us to focus our energies on helping others and working relentlessly on solving conflicts and wars around the world. It is a time of reflection and looking in the mirror to see what have we done to others and what legacies are we leaving behind. It is a time to start engaging, if not yet engaged, in bringing normality to the other people’s lives and to lift the misery that they are going through. Life has a meaning only when you share your blessings with others.
Thanks to many of our great dedicated volunteering parents , we were able to start a number of clubs including the Model UN club with the University of Chicago for High School students. We also started the FLL Lego Challenge club for students in grades 4 to 8. We are starting the exciting, fun, and academic Scholastic Club soon. In the works, are clubs like Reading Club, Sewing Clubs, and a number of others. A list of clubs will be sent to the appropriate student levels to sign up in the next couple of weeks. If you are thinking of a club that you can help with, please reach out to us. We always appreciate your ideas and proposals.
On the sports side, the Junior High Girls Basketball team work the Bronze Medal. Congrats and thanks for the coach and all the parents who contributed to that win. Our JH Boys Basketball team is going through the season now and they are doing great. This is the second year for this team and their performance had amazingly improved from last year. Kudos to all. The Girls Volleyball team is practicing for their upcoming season. We won Gold las year and looking to bring that trophy home again!
This month, we will have our first Parent Teacher Conferences for the year. This an opportunity for a quick scan of your child’s performance across the board. If you need more time to discuss concerns or more in-depth analysis, you can schedule an in-person meeting at a later time. We hope to see you all on our Zoom meetings no matter where you are in the world.
I always like to stress on one of the main reason to bring your children to Kindi. That is Curriculum. Based on historical evidence, our curriculum is a top notch one that is rigorous and relevant. The importance of a rigorous curriculum lies in its ability to prepare students for the real world, where critical thinking and problem-solving are invaluable skills. It fosters a growth mindset, teaching students that effort, perseverance, and dedication lead to improvement and mastery. This mindset benefits them throughout their lives, helping them adapt to new challenges, whether in higher education or in their careers. It is also about developing curious, engaged, and capable individuals ready to make meaningful contributions to society. This is what KINDI STRONGLY BELIEVE in. We strive everyday to provide this level of education to your children. We want you on board and we want you to support us in this mission.
Finally, I wish everyone a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving week.
Warm regards,
Hatem Elagha
Executive Director
Kindi Academy
Message from the Dean
Hello Kindi Community,
The Character Trait of the Month for November is Honesty! Throughout the month, students will engage in discussions that highlight the importance of honesty in building trust and developing integrity. It’s important that we encourage parents to reinforce this trait at home by discussing examples of honesty and helping our students understand its value.
We have some wonderful activities planned to support our students’ growth, organization, and academic success. We have a special workshop for 4th-8th grade, that will focus on the importance of cleanliness and organization. This will help students develop responsibility, and build organizational habits. We believe these skills will have a positive impact inside and outside of school.
November 6-8, we’ll be having an Organizational Skills Workshop that is designed for middle school students. This workshop will cover important study and time-management skills, techniques for organizing study materials, strategies for setting and achieving academic goals.
Coming up at Kindi Academy
Spirit week: This will be an exciting week full of fun, creativity, and school spirit! From November 18-22, students can be out of uniform for just $2 per day (BRING EXACT AMOUNT) and participate in themed dress-up days. All proceeds will go towards a school display for our school trophies. By this students can show their support and school pride! Students MUST bring an exact amount of cash. This will be for grades PK-HS.
For 3-6 and 6-9 please put cash in a ziplock bag
Monday, November 18: Wear Your Favorite Hoodie
Start the week off cozy by wearing your favorite hoodie!
Tuesday, November 19: Cultural Dress Day
Celebrate diversity by wearing traditional attire that represents your cultural heritage.
Wednesday, November 20: Crazy Hair/Crazy Hat Day
Let’s end the week on a high note—go wild with crazy hair or wear the wackiest hat you can find!
Thursday, November 21: Sports Team Day
Wear the gear or colors of your favorite sports team and show your team spirit!
Friday, November 22: Pajama Day
Come to school in your comfiest pajamas. You can relax, but no snoozing during class!
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Ms. Ahed Abufeelat at [email protected]
The Character Trait of the Month for November is Honesty! Throughout the month, students will engage in discussions that highlight the importance of honesty in building trust and developing integrity. It’s important that we encourage parents to reinforce this trait at home by discussing examples of honesty and helping our students understand its value.
We have some wonderful activities planned to support our students’ growth, organization, and academic success. We have a special workshop for 4th-8th grade, that will focus on the importance of cleanliness and organization. This will help students develop responsibility, and build organizational habits. We believe these skills will have a positive impact inside and outside of school.
November 6-8, we’ll be having an Organizational Skills Workshop that is designed for middle school students. This workshop will cover important study and time-management skills, techniques for organizing study materials, strategies for setting and achieving academic goals.
Coming up at Kindi Academy
Spirit week: This will be an exciting week full of fun, creativity, and school spirit! From November 18-22, students can be out of uniform for just $2 per day (BRING EXACT AMOUNT) and participate in themed dress-up days. All proceeds will go towards a school display for our school trophies. By this students can show their support and school pride! Students MUST bring an exact amount of cash. This will be for grades PK-HS.
For 3-6 and 6-9 please put cash in a ziplock bag
Monday, November 18: Wear Your Favorite Hoodie
Start the week off cozy by wearing your favorite hoodie!
Tuesday, November 19: Cultural Dress Day
Celebrate diversity by wearing traditional attire that represents your cultural heritage.
Wednesday, November 20: Crazy Hair/Crazy Hat Day
Let’s end the week on a high note—go wild with crazy hair or wear the wackiest hat you can find!
Thursday, November 21: Sports Team Day
Wear the gear or colors of your favorite sports team and show your team spirit!
Friday, November 22: Pajama Day
Come to school in your comfiest pajamas. You can relax, but no snoozing during class!
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Ms. Ahed Abufeelat at [email protected]
Message from the Curriculum Director
Greetings Kindi Family,
I hope the fall is treating everyone well! In October, there were a lot of great things happening in our classrooms. Our monthly newsletter is a great way to get a glimpse of the action taking place in the classrooms. There’s so much to see here at Kindi Academy!
Outside of work, I love spending time with my nieces and nephews. I am always the first one to ask them “how’s school going?” when I see them. Almost every time, no matter which niece or nephew I’m talking to (ranging from high school to kindergarten), the response is the same…”I don’t like doing homework!”. I’m sure this is something every parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or older sibling here’s from those younger family members in school. Homework provides ample opportunities to extend the lesson and provide additional practice of necessary skills in the classroom. If only homework was something kids would look forward to doing! How can we change this mindset about getting our homework done?
As you know, our academic standards at Kindi are rigorous. This can be challenging for some students entering Kindi for the first time, especially in our upper grades classes where about an hour of homework is expected in grades 4 and up. A friend recently shared an article from the National Association of School Psychologists that shared a few tips about supporting your child with doing their homework. I found these to be the most interesting and ones that I know have worked with my own nieces and nephews.
I’m sure homework is a struggle with any kid nowadays with all the technology and games at our fingertips. However, it’s truly a necessary component of the work we do here. Former students have come back to thank us for building the strong work ethic they have now…which they credit completely to our programs here. It may be hard in the beginning, but that just means we’re one step closer to great success. I tell everyone…we’re Kindi Eagles…there isn’t a single thing we can’t do if we put our minds to it!
Myself and our wonderful team of educators are here to support you and your child to reach new academic heights you never thought were possible. Who would have thought that 8th graders could graduate completing Algebra 2/Trigonometry or even Precalculus? What other school offers full year courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics all before high school? What other school offers World Geography, World History (ancient and Modern), US History (Pre-Columbus to the Present), Financial Literacy, and Civics all before high school? I’ll tell you…ONLY KINDI ACADEMY!
As always, please email me at [email protected] with any questions regarding our academic offerings.
My best to you all,
Sevim Memisovski
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Kindi Academy
I hope the fall is treating everyone well! In October, there were a lot of great things happening in our classrooms. Our monthly newsletter is a great way to get a glimpse of the action taking place in the classrooms. There’s so much to see here at Kindi Academy!
Outside of work, I love spending time with my nieces and nephews. I am always the first one to ask them “how’s school going?” when I see them. Almost every time, no matter which niece or nephew I’m talking to (ranging from high school to kindergarten), the response is the same…”I don’t like doing homework!”. I’m sure this is something every parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or older sibling here’s from those younger family members in school. Homework provides ample opportunities to extend the lesson and provide additional practice of necessary skills in the classroom. If only homework was something kids would look forward to doing! How can we change this mindset about getting our homework done?
As you know, our academic standards at Kindi are rigorous. This can be challenging for some students entering Kindi for the first time, especially in our upper grades classes where about an hour of homework is expected in grades 4 and up. A friend recently shared an article from the National Association of School Psychologists that shared a few tips about supporting your child with doing their homework. I found these to be the most interesting and ones that I know have worked with my own nieces and nephews.
- Check in with your child about their homework. Ask them what they have to do, when they’re going to do it, and if they have what they need to get their homework done. As they work, keep an eye on them to make sure they’re focused. Redirect them as necessary, and provide help only if they need it.
- Establish a clear and consistent homework routine. Plan out when after school it will get done and where. A great idea is to make a “home office” for the kids…decorate it and make it an inviting spot where kids will look forward to going to do their homework. Where was this idea when I was in elementary school!
- Help your child with organization. Keeping track of their work as well as their belongings is half the battle! Remind your child to place their work back in the appropriate folder when finished, and make sure your child cleans up their workspace on their own! This is excellent support as we are working on this in the classroom as well.
- Communicate with the teacher about any questions or areas of concern. Our teachers are here to help you and ensure your child is successful! If you have any questions regarding an assignment, it’s best to check with your child’s teacher directly (in Grades 4+, you can check Google Classroom or email the teacher directly).
I’m sure homework is a struggle with any kid nowadays with all the technology and games at our fingertips. However, it’s truly a necessary component of the work we do here. Former students have come back to thank us for building the strong work ethic they have now…which they credit completely to our programs here. It may be hard in the beginning, but that just means we’re one step closer to great success. I tell everyone…we’re Kindi Eagles…there isn’t a single thing we can’t do if we put our minds to it!
Myself and our wonderful team of educators are here to support you and your child to reach new academic heights you never thought were possible. Who would have thought that 8th graders could graduate completing Algebra 2/Trigonometry or even Precalculus? What other school offers full year courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics all before high school? What other school offers World Geography, World History (ancient and Modern), US History (Pre-Columbus to the Present), Financial Literacy, and Civics all before high school? I’ll tell you…ONLY KINDI ACADEMY!
As always, please email me at [email protected] with any questions regarding our academic offerings.
My best to you all,
Sevim Memisovski
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Kindi Academy
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Eagles of the Month
Eagle of the Month nominations for the month of October
This month was dedicated to celebrating Kindness. This recognition goes to students who have shown remarkable kindness toward their classmates, teachers, and everyone in our school community. Through acts of compassion, respect, and genuine care for others, these students have truly embodied what it means to be a Kindi Eagle.
Students from 6-9
Rm 3- G1-Zayna Alhussaini, G2-Hassaan Hammad, G3-Karam Saadoon
Rm 4- G1- Zaina Kassas, G2- Kareem ElDakhani, G3-Medha Inamoudi
Rm 7- G1- Aizah Akhtar, G2- Mahdy Kunbargi, G3- Zayna Jangda
Rm 8- G1- Iman Malik, G2- Layla Hassan, G3- Inaya Ashraf
Students from 4-HS
4th grade- Ayra Khan, Rittal Ballout, and Nadine Farhat
5th grade- Hanan Hataab, Imran Zafar, Talia Abdelrahim
6th grade- Kian Matin
7th grade- Eliana Elneimer, Pareesa Baig, Emad Tarbeeshi
8th grade- Shanzay Khan and Shaahab Mir
9th grade- Amina Share
10th grade- Maryam Mitchell
11th grade- Zaina Elagha
We are so proud of each nominee. Let’s continue to spread kindness, not just this month, but every day! Congratulations to all nominees. You inspire us all!
This month was dedicated to celebrating Kindness. This recognition goes to students who have shown remarkable kindness toward their classmates, teachers, and everyone in our school community. Through acts of compassion, respect, and genuine care for others, these students have truly embodied what it means to be a Kindi Eagle.
Students from 6-9
Rm 3- G1-Zayna Alhussaini, G2-Hassaan Hammad, G3-Karam Saadoon
Rm 4- G1- Zaina Kassas, G2- Kareem ElDakhani, G3-Medha Inamoudi
Rm 7- G1- Aizah Akhtar, G2- Mahdy Kunbargi, G3- Zayna Jangda
Rm 8- G1- Iman Malik, G2- Layla Hassan, G3- Inaya Ashraf
Students from 4-HS
4th grade- Ayra Khan, Rittal Ballout, and Nadine Farhat
5th grade- Hanan Hataab, Imran Zafar, Talia Abdelrahim
6th grade- Kian Matin
7th grade- Eliana Elneimer, Pareesa Baig, Emad Tarbeeshi
8th grade- Shanzay Khan and Shaahab Mir
9th grade- Amina Share
10th grade- Maryam Mitchell
11th grade- Zaina Elagha
We are so proud of each nominee. Let’s continue to spread kindness, not just this month, but every day! Congratulations to all nominees. You inspire us all!
News from our 3-6 Classrooms
“What the hand does, the mind remembers.”
~Maria Montessori
It has been a gorgeous autumn so far, and we've enjoyed many beautiful days outdoors this October! This month, we introduced several fun fall activities, including exploring the parts of a skeleton, bat, and spider. The children learned about bones in our bodies and fascinating facts about bats and spiders.
Fall is the perfect time to talk about pumpkins, so of course, we carved a pumpkin and discussed its parts! We used adjectives to describe the pumpkin, estimated its seed count and weight, and talked about all the things that can be made from a pumpkin. The children helped scoop out the seeds and fibrous strands—they described it as wet, cold, and slimy! They also learned about the pumpkin’s life cycle.
Our field trip to Brookfield Zoo was a wonderful way to end October. The children enjoyed yet another lovely fall day, marveling at animals like monkeys, orangutans, gorillas, bison, penguins, wolves, and bears, among others! A highlight was watching the dolphin show.
Another October highlight was Character Day! All the children dressed up and presented their character to their peers. We saw a great mix of medical professionals, first responders, scientists, inventors, artists, prophets, and some fictional characters too! The children paraded through the hallways, proudly showing off their costumes to the entire school.
Amid all the fun, the children have been hard at work. Many have started reading, building words, and writing creative sentences! Some kindergarteners are working with numbers up to 100, while others are learning addition or even multiplication. Our youngest children have been regularly practicing sounds and numbers. We are proud to see so much progress!
~3-6 Montessori Program
~Maria Montessori
It has been a gorgeous autumn so far, and we've enjoyed many beautiful days outdoors this October! This month, we introduced several fun fall activities, including exploring the parts of a skeleton, bat, and spider. The children learned about bones in our bodies and fascinating facts about bats and spiders.
Fall is the perfect time to talk about pumpkins, so of course, we carved a pumpkin and discussed its parts! We used adjectives to describe the pumpkin, estimated its seed count and weight, and talked about all the things that can be made from a pumpkin. The children helped scoop out the seeds and fibrous strands—they described it as wet, cold, and slimy! They also learned about the pumpkin’s life cycle.
Our field trip to Brookfield Zoo was a wonderful way to end October. The children enjoyed yet another lovely fall day, marveling at animals like monkeys, orangutans, gorillas, bison, penguins, wolves, and bears, among others! A highlight was watching the dolphin show.
Another October highlight was Character Day! All the children dressed up and presented their character to their peers. We saw a great mix of medical professionals, first responders, scientists, inventors, artists, prophets, and some fictional characters too! The children paraded through the hallways, proudly showing off their costumes to the entire school.
Amid all the fun, the children have been hard at work. Many have started reading, building words, and writing creative sentences! Some kindergarteners are working with numbers up to 100, while others are learning addition or even multiplication. Our youngest children have been regularly practicing sounds and numbers. We are proud to see so much progress!
~3-6 Montessori Program
Updates from Our 6-9 Classroom
Knowledge can be best given where there is eagerness to learn. This is the period when the seed of everything can be sown, the child's mind being like a fertile field, ready to receive what will germinate into culture"
Maria Montessori
To Educate the Human Potential
Our students are on the path of discovery and exploration with new concepts every week. The desire for learning is leading them towards a successful journey.
Our First year students are working hard to learn new spellings and create their own sentences. This is leading them into story writing. The first part of speech, Noun, has been introduced with the categories of proper and common nouns. They are learning to understand directions and work through their work plans. Students are taking pride in understanding the concept of rounding off numbers. Beginning of geometry with the understanding of lines has been introduced which will serve them for future concepts. They loved making their geometry project.
New material "Stamp Game" has been introduced to strengthen their 4 digit addition and subtraction concepts.
Students will be making their charts for Fundamental Needs of Humans and practicing their artistic skills. They loved making the Water Cycle project. Students will be introduced to Vertebrates to understand their external parts and their function in depth.
Our Second year students are diving into advanced word study materials. They are creating sentences to understand the correct use of vocabulary with the correct usage of parts of speech. They are on the road to enhance their writing skills. Vocabulary exercises have been introduced. Proofreading and editing is the key in writing English.
They are excited to learn the special math material "Checkerboard" for advanced multiplication problems. They will be making their own Montessori material for the checkerboard. They are learning the place value of the checkerboard to completely understand its function. Practicing weekly the abstract addition and subtraction will solidify their math facts. Measuring in inches with fractions is also providing them the opportunity to expand their math skills.
Students are working in full swing on the projects of Fundamental Needs of Humans, Water Cycle along with the continued study of Vertebrates.
Our Third year students are continuing to polish their paragraph writing skills using proofreading strategies. Reading comprehension , vocabulary exercises and writing are an integral part of all their learning. Addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators using LCM has been introduced. Advanced multiplication and division with 2 digits and 4 digits are being practiced for abstraction. Students are studying Types of Angles which will build the future concepts of advanced geometry. Children are demonstrating a high level of work in producing social sciences projects.
Children had a wonderful time at the Brookfield Zoo. The weather was beautiful. We are thankful to our chaperons for all their support and help.
~6-9 Montessori Program
Maria Montessori
To Educate the Human Potential
Our students are on the path of discovery and exploration with new concepts every week. The desire for learning is leading them towards a successful journey.
Our First year students are working hard to learn new spellings and create their own sentences. This is leading them into story writing. The first part of speech, Noun, has been introduced with the categories of proper and common nouns. They are learning to understand directions and work through their work plans. Students are taking pride in understanding the concept of rounding off numbers. Beginning of geometry with the understanding of lines has been introduced which will serve them for future concepts. They loved making their geometry project.
New material "Stamp Game" has been introduced to strengthen their 4 digit addition and subtraction concepts.
Students will be making their charts for Fundamental Needs of Humans and practicing their artistic skills. They loved making the Water Cycle project. Students will be introduced to Vertebrates to understand their external parts and their function in depth.
Our Second year students are diving into advanced word study materials. They are creating sentences to understand the correct use of vocabulary with the correct usage of parts of speech. They are on the road to enhance their writing skills. Vocabulary exercises have been introduced. Proofreading and editing is the key in writing English.
They are excited to learn the special math material "Checkerboard" for advanced multiplication problems. They will be making their own Montessori material for the checkerboard. They are learning the place value of the checkerboard to completely understand its function. Practicing weekly the abstract addition and subtraction will solidify their math facts. Measuring in inches with fractions is also providing them the opportunity to expand their math skills.
Students are working in full swing on the projects of Fundamental Needs of Humans, Water Cycle along with the continued study of Vertebrates.
Our Third year students are continuing to polish their paragraph writing skills using proofreading strategies. Reading comprehension , vocabulary exercises and writing are an integral part of all their learning. Addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators using LCM has been introduced. Advanced multiplication and division with 2 digits and 4 digits are being practiced for abstraction. Students are studying Types of Angles which will build the future concepts of advanced geometry. Children are demonstrating a high level of work in producing social sciences projects.
Children had a wonderful time at the Brookfield Zoo. The weather was beautiful. We are thankful to our chaperons for all their support and help.
~6-9 Montessori Program
Updates from 4th Grade
Fourth grade Science Ms. Ashley
I want to take the moment to express my gratitude towards the fourth grade students and parents. I was reflecting on the past three months, beginning with the momentous transition from Montessori to fourth grade, and I have seen such growth in organization, accountability and preparedness. This has translated into students being able to participate in hands-on labs during science such as identifying the parts of flower, witnessing diffusion and dissecting an owl pellet. Fourth grade students are blossoming into inquisitive and observational scientists.
4th grade English Ms. Ashley
Literature is the foundation of considerable discussions surrounding real life issues. Currently, fourth grade students have been having deep and meaningful conversations regarding the syndrome that afflicts Auggie Pullman in the novel Wonder. We researched as a whole class Treacher Collins Syndrome, and learned that it causes facial anomalies. I also want to take the time to congratulate all fourth grade students who earned a one hundred percent on their unit 6 Sadlier’s vocabulary test- excellent work scholars! Additionally, we have improved much on our overall spelling and grammar skills.
5th grade English Ms. Ashley
Students finished reading Esperanza Rising and completed projects on immigrants who have had a positive impact on society. Many students chose to write about a respective family member. These presentations were inspiring, demonstrated a common thread among us and highlighted the importance of resilience, family and perseverance which are key themes in the novel Esperanza Rising.Now we have begun reading Brown Girl Dreaming and participating in discourse in regards to the Civil Rights movement as it pertains to the author, Jaqueline Woodson’s childhood growing up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s.
4th Grade Math - Ms. Mullin -
This month students have been working hard practicing and learning skills in division. Students learned how to divide decimals, divide by more than 1 digit, estimate division problems using compatible numbers, and dividing by large quotients for example. We are currently finishing our fraction unit. Students learned how to distinguish between prime and composite numbers, find the greatest common factor, reduce a fraction, and find the least common denominator just to name a few. Next, we are starting our unit on adding and subtracting fractions.
4th Grade History - Ms. Mullin
They chose historical figures to research, create a poster, and dress up as on the day of presentation. On Character Day, students presented in front of their peers and other teachers. Their presentation skills were impressive. In addition, they recently learned about American history such as the American Revolution and why the Declaration of Independence was written. We learned about our rights in the Constitution and Amendments as well. In perfect time for the election, 4th grade learned about the powers and purpose of the three branches of government. They also made election posters encouraging others to vote in our Kindi Mock Presidential Election. Next we are exploring the history, culture, and geography of Canada.
4th Grade - Ms. Sameena English
The curious students have been reading short stories, passages, and other text to expand their vocabulary, to understand the meaning of the words, to comprehend and write on different characters! They have learnt to punctuate correctly and spell the words, define the words and make sentences meaningfully. The learners have been taught the categories of analogies, their importance and how to use them in skills of language. Furthermore, they are going to finish the book “Wonder” in few days and write about the book in their own words. They are having fun while reading the book as it relates with situations that they can connect with to think logically. In addition, they will learn about prepositions, conjunctions and interjections to get an idea of how they are necessary to enhance their language and improvise in order to write clearly.
Moreover, they have illustrated their thoughts and ideas to show their skills and how they applied in a variety of activities in the classroom. The students shall continue to read, write,, listen and present to brighten their minds.
I want to take the moment to express my gratitude towards the fourth grade students and parents. I was reflecting on the past three months, beginning with the momentous transition from Montessori to fourth grade, and I have seen such growth in organization, accountability and preparedness. This has translated into students being able to participate in hands-on labs during science such as identifying the parts of flower, witnessing diffusion and dissecting an owl pellet. Fourth grade students are blossoming into inquisitive and observational scientists.
4th grade English Ms. Ashley
Literature is the foundation of considerable discussions surrounding real life issues. Currently, fourth grade students have been having deep and meaningful conversations regarding the syndrome that afflicts Auggie Pullman in the novel Wonder. We researched as a whole class Treacher Collins Syndrome, and learned that it causes facial anomalies. I also want to take the time to congratulate all fourth grade students who earned a one hundred percent on their unit 6 Sadlier’s vocabulary test- excellent work scholars! Additionally, we have improved much on our overall spelling and grammar skills.
5th grade English Ms. Ashley
Students finished reading Esperanza Rising and completed projects on immigrants who have had a positive impact on society. Many students chose to write about a respective family member. These presentations were inspiring, demonstrated a common thread among us and highlighted the importance of resilience, family and perseverance which are key themes in the novel Esperanza Rising.Now we have begun reading Brown Girl Dreaming and participating in discourse in regards to the Civil Rights movement as it pertains to the author, Jaqueline Woodson’s childhood growing up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s.
4th Grade Math - Ms. Mullin -
This month students have been working hard practicing and learning skills in division. Students learned how to divide decimals, divide by more than 1 digit, estimate division problems using compatible numbers, and dividing by large quotients for example. We are currently finishing our fraction unit. Students learned how to distinguish between prime and composite numbers, find the greatest common factor, reduce a fraction, and find the least common denominator just to name a few. Next, we are starting our unit on adding and subtracting fractions.
4th Grade History - Ms. Mullin
They chose historical figures to research, create a poster, and dress up as on the day of presentation. On Character Day, students presented in front of their peers and other teachers. Their presentation skills were impressive. In addition, they recently learned about American history such as the American Revolution and why the Declaration of Independence was written. We learned about our rights in the Constitution and Amendments as well. In perfect time for the election, 4th grade learned about the powers and purpose of the three branches of government. They also made election posters encouraging others to vote in our Kindi Mock Presidential Election. Next we are exploring the history, culture, and geography of Canada.
4th Grade - Ms. Sameena English
The curious students have been reading short stories, passages, and other text to expand their vocabulary, to understand the meaning of the words, to comprehend and write on different characters! They have learnt to punctuate correctly and spell the words, define the words and make sentences meaningfully. The learners have been taught the categories of analogies, their importance and how to use them in skills of language. Furthermore, they are going to finish the book “Wonder” in few days and write about the book in their own words. They are having fun while reading the book as it relates with situations that they can connect with to think logically. In addition, they will learn about prepositions, conjunctions and interjections to get an idea of how they are necessary to enhance their language and improvise in order to write clearly.
Moreover, they have illustrated their thoughts and ideas to show their skills and how they applied in a variety of activities in the classroom. The students shall continue to read, write,, listen and present to brighten their minds.
4th Grade Tech - Mrs. Fasiczka
The 4th graders in 4B have been having a great time in technology class! We have been working on the basics of the Google suite, such as Google docs and slides. They are also working their way through the Typetastic program to improve their keyboarding skills.
The 4th graders in 4B have been having a great time in technology class! We have been working on the basics of the Google suite, such as Google docs and slides. They are also working their way through the Typetastic program to improve their keyboarding skills.
4th Grade English - Mrs. Fasiczka
4th grade has finished reading Wonder.They really enjoyed it and many read more pages than required each week! We are starting to read Holes, our next novel after finishing Wonder and completing movie posters for the book. They are also practicing grammar with our daily paragraph editing work. Finally, we have been working on different reading strategies with comprehension practice passages.
4th grade has finished reading Wonder.They really enjoyed it and many read more pages than required each week! We are starting to read Holes, our next novel after finishing Wonder and completing movie posters for the book. They are also practicing grammar with our daily paragraph editing work. Finally, we have been working on different reading strategies with comprehension practice passages.
Happenings in the Science Room
5th Grade Science - Mrs. Ella
October was an exciting month in our 5th-grade Earth Science class as we dived into our new unit on Minerals and Rocks! This unit allowed students to explore the natural materials that make up our Earth and understand the processes that shape our planet over time. Here’s what we focused on this month:
Topics We Covered:
• Identifying Minerals: Students learned about mineral properties like color, luster, hardness, and streak. We practiced these skills by examining different mineral samples to see what makes each one unique.
• Types of Rocks: We studied the three main types of rocks—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic and discussed how each is formed through natural processes.
• The Rock Cycle: To connect it all, students explored how rocks transform from one type to another over millions of years in a continuous cycle.
Hands-On Activities
We’ll have some engaging lab activities where students will handle real mineral and rock samples, perform scratch tests, and even try to identify mystery minerals. These activities help bring textbook concepts to life and deepen students’ understanding of the material.
How You Can Support at Home
Encourage your child to notice the rocks and minerals around them! Whether it’s a rock collection at home or a stone they find outside, every sample can be an opportunity to discuss what we’re learning in class.
October was an exciting month in our 5th-grade Earth Science class as we dived into our new unit on Minerals and Rocks! This unit allowed students to explore the natural materials that make up our Earth and understand the processes that shape our planet over time. Here’s what we focused on this month:
Topics We Covered:
• Identifying Minerals: Students learned about mineral properties like color, luster, hardness, and streak. We practiced these skills by examining different mineral samples to see what makes each one unique.
• Types of Rocks: We studied the three main types of rocks—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic and discussed how each is formed through natural processes.
• The Rock Cycle: To connect it all, students explored how rocks transform from one type to another over millions of years in a continuous cycle.
Hands-On Activities
We’ll have some engaging lab activities where students will handle real mineral and rock samples, perform scratch tests, and even try to identify mystery minerals. These activities help bring textbook concepts to life and deepen students’ understanding of the material.
How You Can Support at Home
Encourage your child to notice the rocks and minerals around them! Whether it’s a rock collection at home or a stone they find outside, every sample can be an opportunity to discuss what we’re learning in class.
7th Grade Chemistry - Ms. Ella
In the month of October and going into November, we’re excited to embark on a foundational journey in chemistry as we explore Atoms and Moles! These topics lay the groundwork for understanding the building blocks of matter and the quantities scientists use to measure elements and compounds. Here’s a look at what your child will be learning this month:
Topics We’re Covering:
• Introduction to Atoms: We’ll dive into the structure of atoms, including the roles of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and learn how these tiny particles combine to form all matter.
• The Mole Concept: Students will learn about the “mole” as a unit of measurement in chemistry and understand how it allows scientists to count atoms in practical quantities.
• Avogadro’s Number: We’ll introduce Avogadro’s number, helping students connect large numbers to real-world applications, such as calculating the mass of substances.
Hands-On Practice
Through lab activities and problem-solving exercises, students will apply their understanding of moles and atoms to real-world scenarios. These activities help reinforce key concepts and show the importance of measurement in chemistry.
How You Can Support at Home
Encourage curiosity by asking your child to explain these concepts to you or discuss examples of where atoms and moles come into play in everyday life—whether it’s in food, products, or the environment around us.
Honors Chemistry - Ms. Ella
This month in Honors Chemistry, we’re delving into The Periodic Law! This unit is an essential part of understanding not only the organization of the periodic table but also the underlying principles that predict chemical behavior. Here’s what your student will be exploring throughout November:
Topics We’re Covering:
• Understanding The Periodic Law: We’ll discuss how the arrangement of elements by increasing atomic number reveals periodic trends, which highlight similarities in properties across groups and periods.
• Periodic Table Structure and Trends: Students will analyze how trends such as atomic radius, ionization energy, and electronegativity vary across the table and how these trends influence reactivity and bonding.
• Applications of Periodic Trends: We’ll explore how the Periodic Law applies to real-world scenarios, including predicting chemical reactions and understanding material properties.
Engaging Lab Activities
In our hands-on lab sessions, students will conduct experiments to observe periodic trends in action, such as reactivity within element groups. These activities allow students to see how theoretical knowledge applies in a practical setting.
Upcoming Assessment
There will be a quiz and lab assessment toward the end of the month to gauge students’ understanding of periodic trends and their application. Reviewing notes, practicing problems, and discussing concepts at home can help reinforce this material.
How You Can Support at Home
Encourage your student to talk about what they’re learning, especially in relation to the elements and compounds in everyday materials. This context can help deepen their understanding and appreciation of chemistry.
6th grade - Ms. Jameel
They learned all about cells, their organelles and the difference between animal and plant cells. To wrap this unit up, they made edible cells as well as 3-D models
9th grade - Ms. Jameel
After having covered evolution of populations, we began with learning about the biodiversity of our planet, and the classification of organisms
7th Grade Chemistry - Ms. Ella
In the month of October and going into November, we’re excited to embark on a foundational journey in chemistry as we explore Atoms and Moles! These topics lay the groundwork for understanding the building blocks of matter and the quantities scientists use to measure elements and compounds. Here’s a look at what your child will be learning this month:
Topics We’re Covering:
• Introduction to Atoms: We’ll dive into the structure of atoms, including the roles of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and learn how these tiny particles combine to form all matter.
• The Mole Concept: Students will learn about the “mole” as a unit of measurement in chemistry and understand how it allows scientists to count atoms in practical quantities.
• Avogadro’s Number: We’ll introduce Avogadro’s number, helping students connect large numbers to real-world applications, such as calculating the mass of substances.
Hands-On Practice
Through lab activities and problem-solving exercises, students will apply their understanding of moles and atoms to real-world scenarios. These activities help reinforce key concepts and show the importance of measurement in chemistry.
How You Can Support at Home
Encourage curiosity by asking your child to explain these concepts to you or discuss examples of where atoms and moles come into play in everyday life—whether it’s in food, products, or the environment around us.
Honors Chemistry - Ms. Ella
This month in Honors Chemistry, we’re delving into The Periodic Law! This unit is an essential part of understanding not only the organization of the periodic table but also the underlying principles that predict chemical behavior. Here’s what your student will be exploring throughout November:
Topics We’re Covering:
• Understanding The Periodic Law: We’ll discuss how the arrangement of elements by increasing atomic number reveals periodic trends, which highlight similarities in properties across groups and periods.
• Periodic Table Structure and Trends: Students will analyze how trends such as atomic radius, ionization energy, and electronegativity vary across the table and how these trends influence reactivity and bonding.
• Applications of Periodic Trends: We’ll explore how the Periodic Law applies to real-world scenarios, including predicting chemical reactions and understanding material properties.
Engaging Lab Activities
In our hands-on lab sessions, students will conduct experiments to observe periodic trends in action, such as reactivity within element groups. These activities allow students to see how theoretical knowledge applies in a practical setting.
Upcoming Assessment
There will be a quiz and lab assessment toward the end of the month to gauge students’ understanding of periodic trends and their application. Reviewing notes, practicing problems, and discussing concepts at home can help reinforce this material.
How You Can Support at Home
Encourage your student to talk about what they’re learning, especially in relation to the elements and compounds in everyday materials. This context can help deepen their understanding and appreciation of chemistry.
6th grade - Ms. Jameel
They learned all about cells, their organelles and the difference between animal and plant cells. To wrap this unit up, they made edible cells as well as 3-D models
9th grade - Ms. Jameel
After having covered evolution of populations, we began with learning about the biodiversity of our planet, and the classification of organisms
News from our Middle School
5th Grade English - Ms. Sameena
Learning is an experience that gives us happiness, contentment, and an enlightened mind!
The wonderful students have read passages with thematic messages and learned about hard work, dedication, teamwork and hope to be successful in challenging situations! They have presented projects to show their creativity and understanding that shows their growth in skills learned in the learning zone. The lovely learners have also read passages on honesty, friendship, and self development that motivated them to be positive and be a learner! The superb students have read the text to make connections, to visualise the situations, and to choose the appropriate answer based on their perceptions. They have been punctuating the paragraphs and spelling the words correctly, writing the reflections on the characters and using new words to expand their vocabulary! Next, they are going to learn prepositional phrases, conjunctions, active/passive voice, sentence structure to be better thinkers and writers.
6th Grade English - Ms. Sameena
Learning is an exciting process that can make us satisfied and motivate us to bloom with brilliance! The active students have read books and did projects on interesting situations , wrote reflections on perceptions with inspiring ideas! They have created models to explain their experiences and elucidated details with clarity. The discussions and reflections were awesome as they exemplified the importance of change in the characters to show the bright side of the story! They have learned how to punctuate correctly and expand the sentences meaningfully to embellish their writing, style, and precision. The language learners gave a new ending to create the story with a unique twist! Furthermore, the passages that they read were informative and helped them in visualising the situations , organising the events and making the paragraphs meaningful.
In addition, they will learn conjunctions, prepositions and subject-verb agreement to make the writing engaging and enjoyable! They shall write reports, persuasive essays and present their thoughts beautifully. Creative Writing is an excellent way to learn writing creatively and blend the thoughts into an engaging text that gives pleasure and makes people proficient in language.
Creative Expression - Ms.Sameena
The wonderful students have been writing on a variety of topics to enhance their skills in writing and presenting their ideas in the classroom with vibrant words and expressions that engage the audience! The topics were given and the students have written on each topic with great enthusiasm and imagination to create the text with colour and captivating ideas! They have been expressing their opinions and ideas to enrich their vocabulary and develop their skills to portray their own style.
Moreover, they have written responses on seasons, nature, imaginary clauses, and significance of language in the competitive world. The learners shall continue writing to share, inform, and connect with others so that they can add light to their work and demonstrate their understanding of the assignment given to them.
8th Grade English - Dr. Mark
Eighth graders have completed an extensive unit on Arthurian Literature, finishing up with the poetic masterpiece Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. As a way of saying farewell, we spent a recent class period playing the Arthurian borad game Shadows over Camelot. In the game, the stdents took on the roles of some of the characters we have learned about--Sir Tristan, Sir Gawain, and, of course, Arthur--and enacted their own quests. It was a day of controlled chaos and a great deal of fun. This week we begin a new unit centered on Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart.
9th Grade Honors English - Dr. Mark
The students are nearing the close of their study of The Count of Monte Cristo, which has been our primary fictional obsession this fall. We have reached the part of the novel in whch the Count's enemies finally get their just deserts. The students memorialized the downfall of the first of these by enacting his demise in class. It was a dramatic class period.
10th Grade Honors American Literature - Dr. Mark
The sophomores have just finished a unit including Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography and the fiction of Washington Irving and Edgar Allan Poe. They are currently in the process of doing some creative writing based on these writers as we move on to study the Transcendentalists Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. (We are entering that literary period in which many notable writers have three names!)
AP English - Dr. Mark
Students have finished reading Art Spiegelman's MAUS books and are currently studying some of the serious critical work that has emerged during recent years. We are about to turn what we have learned from Spiegelman and others into an exploration of what critic Marian Hirsch refers to as "postmemory." We are also reading Hiroshima, John Hersey's astonishing account six survivors of six survivors of the atomic bomb which fell on August 6, 1945. The book is also noteworthy for what it can teach us about sentences and structure, so we're taking it one chapter at a time, paying close attention to Hersey's masterful style.
5th Grade English - Ms. Kayla Beck
Our students have just wrapped up reading Among the Hidden. This novel has introduced them to the concepts of dystopian and utopian societies. Throughout our discussions, students have engaged in analyzing figurative language, identifying themes, and distinguishing main ideas and supporting details. As we shift our focus to writing, students will begin their second essay: a fictional narrative. In the coming weeks, I will introduce this assignment and review key narrative elements, such as character development, setting, and plot structure. In addition to our literature and writing work, students are diligently enhancing their vocabulary skills. We are starting the 5th unit of the Sadlier Workshop Book, where they will continue to build their word knowledge.
6th Grade English - Ms.Kayla Beck
Our students have just completed reading The Giver. During this unit, I introduced an assignment where each student took on the role of discussion leader for their assigned chapters. They excelled in writing summaries, preparing thought-provoking discussion questions, analyzing key quotes, and adding personal reflections. Students will be working on their first literary analysis essay, where we will explore paragraph and sentence structure. We’ll be analyzing Ray Bradbury’s short story, The Veldt, and by the end of the quarter, each student will have crafted two literary analyses. This will help them develop their analytical writing skills and deepen their understanding of literary elements. In addition to our reading and writing work, students are continuing to enhance their vocabulary. We will soon begin the 5th unit of the Sadlier Workshop Book, which will help reinforce their understanding of new words and their usage.
7th Grade English - Ms.Kayla
Our students have been engaged with the novel Fever 1793. This unit has provided a rich backdrop for exploring historical context and personal resilience. I will soon hold a Socratic seminar, allowing students to engage in thoughtful discussion about the themes and characters in the book. Additionally, we will be writing our first literary analysis. In conjunction with our literary studies, we have been working with various non-fiction articles. Students are learning about paragraph structure and sentence structure, which will be essential as they prepare for their literary analysis.Students are diligently working on their vocabulary studies and will soon begin the 5th unit of the Sadlier Workshop Book.
Learning is an experience that gives us happiness, contentment, and an enlightened mind!
The wonderful students have read passages with thematic messages and learned about hard work, dedication, teamwork and hope to be successful in challenging situations! They have presented projects to show their creativity and understanding that shows their growth in skills learned in the learning zone. The lovely learners have also read passages on honesty, friendship, and self development that motivated them to be positive and be a learner! The superb students have read the text to make connections, to visualise the situations, and to choose the appropriate answer based on their perceptions. They have been punctuating the paragraphs and spelling the words correctly, writing the reflections on the characters and using new words to expand their vocabulary! Next, they are going to learn prepositional phrases, conjunctions, active/passive voice, sentence structure to be better thinkers and writers.
6th Grade English - Ms. Sameena
Learning is an exciting process that can make us satisfied and motivate us to bloom with brilliance! The active students have read books and did projects on interesting situations , wrote reflections on perceptions with inspiring ideas! They have created models to explain their experiences and elucidated details with clarity. The discussions and reflections were awesome as they exemplified the importance of change in the characters to show the bright side of the story! They have learned how to punctuate correctly and expand the sentences meaningfully to embellish their writing, style, and precision. The language learners gave a new ending to create the story with a unique twist! Furthermore, the passages that they read were informative and helped them in visualising the situations , organising the events and making the paragraphs meaningful.
In addition, they will learn conjunctions, prepositions and subject-verb agreement to make the writing engaging and enjoyable! They shall write reports, persuasive essays and present their thoughts beautifully. Creative Writing is an excellent way to learn writing creatively and blend the thoughts into an engaging text that gives pleasure and makes people proficient in language.
Creative Expression - Ms.Sameena
The wonderful students have been writing on a variety of topics to enhance their skills in writing and presenting their ideas in the classroom with vibrant words and expressions that engage the audience! The topics were given and the students have written on each topic with great enthusiasm and imagination to create the text with colour and captivating ideas! They have been expressing their opinions and ideas to enrich their vocabulary and develop their skills to portray their own style.
Moreover, they have written responses on seasons, nature, imaginary clauses, and significance of language in the competitive world. The learners shall continue writing to share, inform, and connect with others so that they can add light to their work and demonstrate their understanding of the assignment given to them.
8th Grade English - Dr. Mark
Eighth graders have completed an extensive unit on Arthurian Literature, finishing up with the poetic masterpiece Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. As a way of saying farewell, we spent a recent class period playing the Arthurian borad game Shadows over Camelot. In the game, the stdents took on the roles of some of the characters we have learned about--Sir Tristan, Sir Gawain, and, of course, Arthur--and enacted their own quests. It was a day of controlled chaos and a great deal of fun. This week we begin a new unit centered on Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart.
9th Grade Honors English - Dr. Mark
The students are nearing the close of their study of The Count of Monte Cristo, which has been our primary fictional obsession this fall. We have reached the part of the novel in whch the Count's enemies finally get their just deserts. The students memorialized the downfall of the first of these by enacting his demise in class. It was a dramatic class period.
10th Grade Honors American Literature - Dr. Mark
The sophomores have just finished a unit including Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography and the fiction of Washington Irving and Edgar Allan Poe. They are currently in the process of doing some creative writing based on these writers as we move on to study the Transcendentalists Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. (We are entering that literary period in which many notable writers have three names!)
AP English - Dr. Mark
Students have finished reading Art Spiegelman's MAUS books and are currently studying some of the serious critical work that has emerged during recent years. We are about to turn what we have learned from Spiegelman and others into an exploration of what critic Marian Hirsch refers to as "postmemory." We are also reading Hiroshima, John Hersey's astonishing account six survivors of six survivors of the atomic bomb which fell on August 6, 1945. The book is also noteworthy for what it can teach us about sentences and structure, so we're taking it one chapter at a time, paying close attention to Hersey's masterful style.
5th Grade English - Ms. Kayla Beck
Our students have just wrapped up reading Among the Hidden. This novel has introduced them to the concepts of dystopian and utopian societies. Throughout our discussions, students have engaged in analyzing figurative language, identifying themes, and distinguishing main ideas and supporting details. As we shift our focus to writing, students will begin their second essay: a fictional narrative. In the coming weeks, I will introduce this assignment and review key narrative elements, such as character development, setting, and plot structure. In addition to our literature and writing work, students are diligently enhancing their vocabulary skills. We are starting the 5th unit of the Sadlier Workshop Book, where they will continue to build their word knowledge.
6th Grade English - Ms.Kayla Beck
Our students have just completed reading The Giver. During this unit, I introduced an assignment where each student took on the role of discussion leader for their assigned chapters. They excelled in writing summaries, preparing thought-provoking discussion questions, analyzing key quotes, and adding personal reflections. Students will be working on their first literary analysis essay, where we will explore paragraph and sentence structure. We’ll be analyzing Ray Bradbury’s short story, The Veldt, and by the end of the quarter, each student will have crafted two literary analyses. This will help them develop their analytical writing skills and deepen their understanding of literary elements. In addition to our reading and writing work, students are continuing to enhance their vocabulary. We will soon begin the 5th unit of the Sadlier Workshop Book, which will help reinforce their understanding of new words and their usage.
7th Grade English - Ms.Kayla
Our students have been engaged with the novel Fever 1793. This unit has provided a rich backdrop for exploring historical context and personal resilience. I will soon hold a Socratic seminar, allowing students to engage in thoughtful discussion about the themes and characters in the book. Additionally, we will be writing our first literary analysis. In conjunction with our literary studies, we have been working with various non-fiction articles. Students are learning about paragraph structure and sentence structure, which will be essential as they prepare for their literary analysis.Students are diligently working on their vocabulary studies and will soon begin the 5th unit of the Sadlier Workshop Book.
7th Grade ELA - Ms. Mullin
We worked with Social Studies classes on Character Day by working on research in class. The students did an amazing job. We also finished reading The Help and watched the movie. Students then analyzed the differences between the book and movie. In addition, students strengthened their skills in areas such as telling the author's point of view, matching quotations with themes, comparing tones, and comparing and contrasting informational texts. Students also finished their second narrative essay making connections with themes in The Help. We started our next novel Fever 1793 and are working on using textual evidence. The class is starting to learn sentence diagramming, choosing the best evidence, and direct and indirect characterization. They will write a literary analysis essay soon.
We worked with Social Studies classes on Character Day by working on research in class. The students did an amazing job. We also finished reading The Help and watched the movie. Students then analyzed the differences between the book and movie. In addition, students strengthened their skills in areas such as telling the author's point of view, matching quotations with themes, comparing tones, and comparing and contrasting informational texts. Students also finished their second narrative essay making connections with themes in The Help. We started our next novel Fever 1793 and are working on using textual evidence. The class is starting to learn sentence diagramming, choosing the best evidence, and direct and indirect characterization. They will write a literary analysis essay soon.
Updates From Physics
Ms. Paul-
In the month of October we covered Newton’ First Law of Motion, Free Fall, distance vs time, velocity vs time graphs. Currently we’re working on Newton’s second law of motion, solving problems using the relationship between Force , Mass and Acceleration, resistance forces- frictions and air resistance, falling objects with air resistance, terminal velocity.
Lab:
Humpty Dumpty Egg drop Experiments to calculate the velocity and acceleration.
In the month of October we covered Newton’ First Law of Motion, Free Fall, distance vs time, velocity vs time graphs. Currently we’re working on Newton’s second law of motion, solving problems using the relationship between Force , Mass and Acceleration, resistance forces- frictions and air resistance, falling objects with air resistance, terminal velocity.
Lab:
Humpty Dumpty Egg drop Experiments to calculate the velocity and acceleration.
Updates From Social Studies
5th Grade Ancient World History - Mr. Aukst
We have completed Ancient Egypt. It included the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms as well as the major pharaohs of each kingdom. Students learned about the importance of mummification and how the process works. They also learned about the importance of the pyramids by looking at the Valley of Kings and the Pyramids of Giza. Finally, they learned about the social and religious structure of Ancient Egypt. We ended the unit by learning about Ancient Nubia and the Kingdom of Kush. We have gone through presentations, completed in-depth worksheets, watched educational videos, completed maps, and had some great discussions. In addition, all students researched a historical figure, created a poster board, and participated in an oral presentation during Character Day. The month ended with students making posters for the 2024 mock presidential election.
9th Grade AP World History - Mr. Aukst
Students have completed a great deal of work in this class. We have completed a total of 11 chapters that started with the Reunification and Renaissance in Chinese Civilization and went through The Muslim Empires. A major theme throughout the month was the transformation from land-based empires to sea-base empires. Each chapter requires students to complete key terms and answer essay questions. In addition, students have completed a DBQs. In addition, all students researched a historical figure, created a poster board, and participated in an oral presentation during Character Day. The month ended with students researching specific issues of the presidential campaign for the 2024 mock election. They compared each candidate’s position on the issue and included the student’s opinion on the issue.
7th Grade US History - Mr. Aukst
We completed the American Revolution unit and began the U.S. Constitution unit. We completed the first three packets of the United States Constitution. They included the Pre-Constitution section, the Constitution Convention, and Ratification of the Constitution. In addition, students completed several worksheets that support what they are learning in the packets. In addition, all students researched a historical figure, created a poster board, and participated in an oral presentation during Character Day. The month ended with students researching specific constitution elements and making posters for the 2024 mock presidential election. The topics students researched were Article II, the constitutional responsibilities and qualifications of the president, the electoral college, and all the amendments relating to the presidency and voting.
8th Grade Modern World History - Mr. Aukst
Students have completed Absolute Monarchs, Scientific Revolution, and the Enlightenment. They have also completed the French Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte, the English Civil War, the English Commonwealth, the English Restoration, and the Glorious Revolution. They have also completed a DBQ on the Trail of Gallio and a primary source worksheet on the Rights of Man. In addition, all students researched a historical figure, created a poster board, and participated in an oral presentation during Character Day. The month ended with students researching specific issues of the presidential campaign for the 2024 mock election. They compared each candidate’s position on the issue and included the student’s opinion on the issue.
AP US Government - Mr. Sevim Memisovski
AP Government has just finished their unit on the Interactions between the Branches of Government. Students learned all about the functions and purposes of each branch of government, and how they work together to get the country running and working for the American people. We are now gearing up for the Mock Election at Kindi and preparing for our final units on Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, and Political Participation.
We have completed Ancient Egypt. It included the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms as well as the major pharaohs of each kingdom. Students learned about the importance of mummification and how the process works. They also learned about the importance of the pyramids by looking at the Valley of Kings and the Pyramids of Giza. Finally, they learned about the social and religious structure of Ancient Egypt. We ended the unit by learning about Ancient Nubia and the Kingdom of Kush. We have gone through presentations, completed in-depth worksheets, watched educational videos, completed maps, and had some great discussions. In addition, all students researched a historical figure, created a poster board, and participated in an oral presentation during Character Day. The month ended with students making posters for the 2024 mock presidential election.
9th Grade AP World History - Mr. Aukst
Students have completed a great deal of work in this class. We have completed a total of 11 chapters that started with the Reunification and Renaissance in Chinese Civilization and went through The Muslim Empires. A major theme throughout the month was the transformation from land-based empires to sea-base empires. Each chapter requires students to complete key terms and answer essay questions. In addition, students have completed a DBQs. In addition, all students researched a historical figure, created a poster board, and participated in an oral presentation during Character Day. The month ended with students researching specific issues of the presidential campaign for the 2024 mock election. They compared each candidate’s position on the issue and included the student’s opinion on the issue.
7th Grade US History - Mr. Aukst
We completed the American Revolution unit and began the U.S. Constitution unit. We completed the first three packets of the United States Constitution. They included the Pre-Constitution section, the Constitution Convention, and Ratification of the Constitution. In addition, students completed several worksheets that support what they are learning in the packets. In addition, all students researched a historical figure, created a poster board, and participated in an oral presentation during Character Day. The month ended with students researching specific constitution elements and making posters for the 2024 mock presidential election. The topics students researched were Article II, the constitutional responsibilities and qualifications of the president, the electoral college, and all the amendments relating to the presidency and voting.
8th Grade Modern World History - Mr. Aukst
Students have completed Absolute Monarchs, Scientific Revolution, and the Enlightenment. They have also completed the French Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte, the English Civil War, the English Commonwealth, the English Restoration, and the Glorious Revolution. They have also completed a DBQ on the Trail of Gallio and a primary source worksheet on the Rights of Man. In addition, all students researched a historical figure, created a poster board, and participated in an oral presentation during Character Day. The month ended with students researching specific issues of the presidential campaign for the 2024 mock election. They compared each candidate’s position on the issue and included the student’s opinion on the issue.
AP US Government - Mr. Sevim Memisovski
AP Government has just finished their unit on the Interactions between the Branches of Government. Students learned all about the functions and purposes of each branch of government, and how they work together to get the country running and working for the American people. We are now gearing up for the Mock Election at Kindi and preparing for our final units on Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, and Political Participation.
AP US History - Mr. Sevim Memisovski
AP US History has just finished Period 4, which focused on the Age of Jefferson, War of 1812, and the Era of Good Feelings. The highlight of that unit was the Trial of Andrew Jackson, where student’s put the 7th President on trial and had to either defend his record as president as one that is remarkable and worthy of keeping him on the $20 bill, or argue that he was not successful and he should be removed from the $20 bill. We’re now heading into a study of Westward Expansion and the events leading to the Civil War.
6th Grade Social Studies - Ms. Megan Mullin
They completed the Character Day Project at an elevated level, which can be seen through their research. Their presentation skills were impressive. 6th grade also learned how to read contour maps and take Cornell Notes. We started our study on Latin American culture, history, and government. Students will finish their study with a Travel Brochure Project. In addition, students made biographical posters about the candidate of their choice to educate voters at the Kindi Mock Election. Next we are moving to Europe to learn all about geography, history, and government.
AP US History has just finished Period 4, which focused on the Age of Jefferson, War of 1812, and the Era of Good Feelings. The highlight of that unit was the Trial of Andrew Jackson, where student’s put the 7th President on trial and had to either defend his record as president as one that is remarkable and worthy of keeping him on the $20 bill, or argue that he was not successful and he should be removed from the $20 bill. We’re now heading into a study of Westward Expansion and the events leading to the Civil War.
6th Grade Social Studies - Ms. Megan Mullin
They completed the Character Day Project at an elevated level, which can be seen through their research. Their presentation skills were impressive. 6th grade also learned how to read contour maps and take Cornell Notes. We started our study on Latin American culture, history, and government. Students will finish their study with a Travel Brochure Project. In addition, students made biographical posters about the candidate of their choice to educate voters at the Kindi Mock Election. Next we are moving to Europe to learn all about geography, history, and government.
Updates from Gym
P.E continues to be loads of fun with plenty of activities challenging both body and mind. High School students had the opportunity to really hone in and understand the meaning of teamwork and what it takes to work together to achieve a common goal. Students indulged in a challenge that involved four different sports with each sport increasing in difficulty as they completed challenges. Freshman made it to level eight challenge and sophomores level nine, which was the final challenge. Sophomores fell short of fully completing the challenge but gain the knowledge of what it takes to work as a team.
Handball and hockey are taking place for the upper and lower middle school students with playoffs/championship games around the corner. Each sport has been organized in a way to not only teach students the game, but for them to compete as well. And with the addition of “tournament” style games, this gives students the motivation and urge to come to class and participate at a high level. Elementary students are enjoying a multitude of activities every week, including soccer, and just recently basketball.
Handball and hockey are taking place for the upper and lower middle school students with playoffs/championship games around the corner. Each sport has been organized in a way to not only teach students the game, but for them to compete as well. And with the addition of “tournament” style games, this gives students the motivation and urge to come to class and participate at a high level. Elementary students are enjoying a multitude of activities every week, including soccer, and just recently basketball.
Updates from Art with Ms. Gazi
3-6 Montessori
Our little people have been working on a few craft projects like a Scarecrow, fall wreath and a Hedgehog! They have been using fall colors for these latest projects in addition to blending colors and practicing coloring within the lines!
6-9 Montessori
These busy bees got to drip paint! Always exciting! They were given three fall colors and created a beautiful scene of fall trees.
4th Grade
These 4th graders started the quarter BIG! We have learned about Claude Monet and his passion for recreating the same scene in different lighting and seasons. 4th grade recreated the famous “Bridge Over a Pond of Lillies” based on their personal interpretation. What made this project so amusing…They were required to finger paint!
5th Grade
Fifth Grade was quickly briefed on how to use oil pastels and banded with 4th grade learning about Claude Monet. They created an oil pastel panel of four seasons in which their focal point was a tree. These turned out beautifully! Each student painted in their own style as they imagined their tree in a different season.
6th Grade
Our new Kindi students learned about the 7 Elements of Art and joined the rest of the class on an artistic venture to Turkey, Morrocco, Egypt, India, in which we visited the world of Henna Art! The students produced a drawing using geometric influence of the Middle East to create their Henna Drawing. Just when they thought they could not do this…They did! We are all very proud of their work.
High School
High School students continue studying art around the world and what it takes to analyze, critic, and judge art. We are focusing on description, and interpretation of stories told through art in history
Updates from our spanish classroom
Spanish with Maestra Maria Herrero:
¡Hola Familias!
The school year is well underway, and the students are gradually progressing in learning Spanish. During October, my Spanish students have worked on the following:
In the 3-6 program, we have continued reviewing greetings, days of the week, months, weather, and numbers from 1 to 30 each day. Additionally, we focused on learning the alphabet and animals by playing zoo animal yoga and farm animal games. We also worked on the story "El perro-unicornio" (The Dog-Unicorn). Through this story, students learned vocabulary related to feelings and common expressions like “Me gusta” (I like), “No me gusta” (I don’t like), “Quiere” (wants), and “Compra” (buys). We did various activities connected to the story, such as a matching game and a game where we looked for the dog while learning about feelings.
The 1st grade students focused on the story they started last month, "La ardilla y la bellota" (The Squirrel and the Acorn). We read the story and watched the video using the Circling technique and Personalized Questions (PQA) to reinforce common expressions used throughout the story. Additionally, we did activities based on the story, including "search for the acorn," memory games, role-play, and a mini-book they took home. As I explained during Curriculum Night, the purpose of the mini-book is for the children to return home and retell the story, and they can also view my video using the QR code included. In the last two sessions of the month, we worked on the Sun project, where students shared details about their name, age, favorite color, and favorite animal. We have saved all these suns to display one each day. That student will be the "special student of the day" and will share their sun with the rest of the class.
The 2nd-grade students continued working on activities related to the story "El monstruo va a la escuela" (The Monster Goes to School). They completed exercises with common expressions, true or false reading, put the story in order, role-play, and created a mini-book, which they also took home. The mini-book includes a QR code so they can watch and listen to the story as many times as they want.
The 3rd graders worked on the story "La iguana quiere lechuga" (The Iguana Wants Lettuce). We read the story and watched the video, which included comprehension questions. Additionally, they worked on a puzzle where they had to put the story in order and practiced their role-play. They also worked on their mini-book and have the option to view my video using the QR code.
Both 2nd and 3rd graders are also working on their Special Student project. In this case, they are working with a ball, where they have written their name, age, grade, favorite color, favorite animal, favorite number, favorite season, favorite food, and things they like. Each class will feature a "special student" every day who will share their ball.
The 4th graders started the month by taking their Unit 0 test. They are still getting used to this type of test, so I felt it necessary to review and retake it. Most students improved significantly. They are also adjusting to my homework routine, which remains the same each week: they receive homework on Monday and must submit it between Wednesday and Friday of the same week. I remind families that they can find a copy of the homework on Google Classroom.
Throughout October, we worked on Unit 1, which reviews classroom vocabulary and covers singular and plural, definite and indefinite articles, the question ¿Cuántos/as …hay? (How many...are there?) and its answer "Hay..." (There are...), as well as the questions ¿Qué es? (What is it?), ¿Qué son? (What are they?), ¿Quién es? (Who is it?), and ¿Quiénes son? (Who are they?).
The 5th graders started the month working on Unit 7, dedicated to the irregular verb tener (to have) and how to conjugate it in the first three singular forms. We practiced ten expressions in Spanish that use this verb and how to write them in masculine, feminine, question, and exclamation forms. We also reviewed the difference between tú and usted and the numbers from 1 to 100. Additionally, we continued practicing the conjugation of regular verbs in the first three singular forms. The students showed a strong understanding of the unit and did very good work.
We start November filled with new projects and plenty of work. Have a great month!
Spanish with Maestra Maria Mendez:
3rd Grade -
Students in 3rd grade have been learning lots of new vocabulary, greeting expressions and the use of Me gusta/No me gusta to express what they like and they don’t like about different foods. We work on their listening skills by the use of songs and music in class. Additionally we will learn about some other basic verbs and expressions, as well as adjectives and feelings.
5th Grade -
Students have learned the use of the verb “Tener” and the difference between TU and USTED. Students have been learning about different activities through games and classwork, saying what they have and what they are in common expressions like to say how old they are or how they feel (I’m cold, I’m thirsty, etc). In the next classes we will talk about the different countries where Spanish is spoken and how to tell the time.
6th Grade -
Students have learned about the verb Gustar (like) and they are able to describe things they like and dislike,as well as naming the activities and the verbs. They are also able to express how they feel and how the weather is. They have learned new vocabulary and are able to introduce themselves, telling others what they like, and where they are from. In lesson 2, Unit 1, they will learn how to describe themselves and others and to identify people and things.
7th Grade -
In Unit 3, Lesson 1 we talked about “Comer en familia” and different traditions with family during meals. Students have learned new vocabulary about the members of the family and have learned to talk about dates as birthdays. They have learned about possessive adjectives and the ways to use them in a sentence.
8th Grade -
Talking about the Dominican Republic in Unit 6, lesson 1 and 2, students have been learning about the use of verbs in past tense and how to conjugate the verbs. We have learned about health, how to stay healthy and learned the parts of the body. Additionally, they are able to say if something hurts. By presenting Tele-Historias, students have improved their listening skills and also writing skills. We will continue learning about outdoor sports, famous athletes from the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Venezuela.
HS 2 -
Students have learned about Spanish culture and gastronomy and have also compared their food with meals from other countries.
They are able to order food in a restaurant and talk about the best places to eat in the community. We have used Improv to practice what they have learned. They talked about spanish tapas and other delicious foods and the way to prepare it.
HS 3 -
In this quarter students have been learning about Mexican culture, with special attention in Mexican artists such as Laura Esquivel and her novel “Como agua para Chocolate”. They prepared a presentation talking about different Mexican artists, such as Frida Khalo, Paulina Rubio and Vicente Fernandez among others. They have written stories about unforgettable moments and learned more vocabulary about trips, vacations and the family.
We will start Unit 2 and they will learn how to describe volunteer activities, organize people to do a project, then, talk about the ways volunteers can help in their community.
Spanish with Maestra Alicia Abu-Elreish:
Hola Padres!
I hope this message finds you well. I would like to update you on what your children have been learning in our Spanish class throughout October.
4th Grade Spanish
This month, the students have been expanding their vocabulary related to “school supplies and classroom objects”. They have learned words that describe the items they use and see every day in the classroom, which helps them feel more confident when speaking and understanding Spanish in a school setting.
In addition to vocabulary, we have focused on forming and understanding questions, specifically: ¿Qué es? ("What is it?"), "¿Qué hay?" ("What is there?"), and "¿Cuántos hay?" ("How many are there?"). The students practiced asking and answering these questions using the vocabulary they’ve learned. This helps them engage in basic but meaningful conversations and improves their comprehension skills.
5th Grade Spanish
This month in Spanish class, your children have been learning useful phrases to express how they feel, such as “tengo hambre” (I am hungry), “tengo calor” (I am hot), and “tengo prisa” (I am in a hurry). By practicing these phrases, they have learned to respond to the question *¿Qué tienes?* (What do you have?).
Additionally, the students have had the opportunity to understand the meaning of the verb “tener”(to have). They have explored how this verb is used in various contexts, such as expressing possession, describing physical states, and even talking about their age. We also worked on conjugating “tener” for the first-person and second-person singular forms: ‘yo tengo” (I have), “tú tienes” (you have), and the third-person forms: “él/ella/usted tiene”(he/she/you have).
The children have enjoyed learning these foundational concepts and are becoming more confident in their ability to communicate in Spanish.
6th Grade Spanish
I’m excited to share what our 6th-grade Spanish students have been learning in October! We started Unit 1, Lesson 1, where the students are exploring vocabulary related to daily activities, snacks, and expressing what they like and dislike. They’ve been practicing the verb *gustar* to talk about things they enjoy or don’t enjoy doing, focusing on using the infinitive form of verbs following *gustar*, which they found surprisingly easy!
We've also introduced subject pronouns and the verb *ser de* to describe where someone is from. Moving forward, we’ll dive deeper into *gustar* with infinitives to ensure they have a solid understanding of this essential verb.
7th Grade
This October, we have been busy learning new vocabulary and grammar in our Spanish class. We began Unit 3, Lesson 2, where students have been expanding their vocabulary related to family members. In addition, they have been practicing how to show possession in Spanish by using "de," which helps them describe relationships and ownership.
We have also introduced possessive adjectives, which are essential for expressing "my," "your," "his," "her," and "our" in Spanish. Through various activities and exercises, your children are building confidence in using these new language structures and vocabulary.
8th Grade
Throughout October, our 8th-grade Spanish class has been actively building vocabulary and practicing essential conversational skills. We have focused on vocabulary related to amusement parks, places of interest, and special events. Students have also learned how to extend and decline invitations and engage in basic phone conversations.
In terms of grammar, we have covered the preterite tense of ir, ser, and hacer, as well as the use of pronouns after prepositions. This foundational work will help your child communicate in a variety of contexts as they continue advancing in their Spanish language skills.
On Fridays, students review and practice their vocabulary using a program called "Conjuguemos." This interactive tool helps reinforce their learning in a fun and engaging way. During these sessions, they are also allowed to enjoy a small snack, adding a bit of relaxation and enjoyment to their practice.
Updates from our Arabic Department
Ms. Hayat Al-Quttub
Chair of Islamic studies and Arabic language -
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah,
With Allah's abundant blessings and greetings, I warmly welcome all our readers to this newsletter. Join us on a journey through the vibrant and inspiring experiences of our young Muslim students, who are eagerly embracing the teachings of Islam. Despite the challenges in our diverse world, they are doing a remarkable job in learning and exploring the life and legacy of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) side by side by learning and memorizing the Holy Quran.
7th Grade (A) Quran and Islamic Studies:
Quran: Our amazing young Muslims, in 7th grade are working diligently on memorizing Ayat from Surah Qaaf, while also reflecting on their meanings. They have prepared slides about the ancient communities mentioned in Ayat 12-15 and created posters for Ayat 7-9, illustrating Allah’s power in the skies, mountains, and water on earth.
Islamic Studies: Last month, the 7th graders reviewed the early years of the Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) time in Madinah, focusing on the establishment of the Islamic State and the political environment of the region. We explored the settlement in Madinah, the challenges faced by the Prophet and gained insights into the Constitution of Madinah. In the coming month, we will learn about the major battles the Prophet was involved in, examining the divine permission to fight and the justifications for it.
8th Grade Quran and Islamic Studies:
Quran: Our wonderful students in 8thgrade are engaged in understanding and reflecting on the Ayat in Surah Yaseen, which tells the story of a believer who risked his life to spread the message of truth. They also studied a related Prophetic hadith, narrated by Ibn Masood: “Whoever advises something good will receive a reward similar to that of the doer, without diminishing the doer’s reward.”
Islamic Studies: We recently completed a course from Yaqeen Institute titled "How the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Rose Above Enmity and Insult." Through this course, students learned valuable lessons on managing anger, maintaining dignity in the face of adversity, and prioritizing the defense of Islam over personal pride. They created slides and presented on the Prophet’s responses to personal attacks, demonstrating compassion and following Allah’s guidance when dealing with prisoners of war.
Our incredible young Muslims were deeply moved, discovering new dimensions of Islam’s authenticity and the profound humanity the Prophet introduced to the world through his merciful conduct with prisoners. This month, insha’Allah, we will be exploring Islamic beliefs and Aqeedah.
10th & 11Th Grade Quran and Islamic Studies:
Quran: Masha Allah our students are gaining vast knowledge in the test of wealth that Allah(swt) is posing on Human through the story of the owners of the two gardens from Surat al-Kahf. While pondering those Ayat and applying it to the daily challenges on our lives students came to understand the meanings of some of the frequently used arabic words in the Quran and understanding the overall meanings of the Ayat.
Islamic Studies: In the previous month we were indulged in learning about the Fiqh of voluntary Sunnah salah and the Imamah (the leading of Salah) in Islam. Beside that we covered the Everyday Islamic Characters and relations with others in our community.
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"أَنا البَحرُ في أَحشائِهِ الدُرُّ كامِنٌ فَهَل سَاءلوا الغَوّاصَ عَن صَدَفاتي" للشاعر أحمد شوقي
""I am the sea, in whose depths pearls are hidden. Have they asked the diver about my shells?" by the poet by Ahmed Shawqi- about the beauty of the Arabic Language
Marhaban wa Ahlan (Welcome to All),
At Kindi School, we embrace each student's unique learning journey, allowing them to progress at their own pace. Our Arabic classes are tailored to meet individual needs, focusing on Arabic as a living, spoken language. Together, we dive into the depths of the Arabic language, exploring its treasures and discovering its beauty, one step at a time.
Mastering Arabic requires patience and perseverance, and we believe in engaging our students with practical, everyday vocabulary through hands-on activities and daily conversations. By connecting language learning to real-life contexts, we aim to make Arabic accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
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7th Grade(A)- Novice Intermediate Level:
Our enthusiastic young learners were thrilled to explore the topic of feelings and emotions. They enjoyed expressing their emotions and needs through a short skit that they prepared and performed, bringing creativity and energy to their learning experience.
Our next unit will focus on the human body, exploring how our physical well-being is interconnected with our emotions and needs. Through engaging activities, students will deepen their understanding of how emotions impact our bodies while learning new vocabulary and working in the grammar for conjugating present verb with pronouns.
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8th- 10th Grade Arabic Class:
Our journey into the wonders of Arabic has taken a meaningful turn, challenging our learners with new linguistic depths. This month, students practiced the art of writing a formal letter, explored the different stages of education, and learned about the renowned poet Omar Khayyam. Our young writers will now research Khayyam's life and compose an essay in Arabic about him, applying the grammatical rules they have mastered.
I look forward to an inspiring journey of learning with my talented and driven students, enjoying every step of the way as I deliver and teach my classes.
Ms. Lina Eltibi
Arabic & Quran teacher -
Pre-3:
Our youngest learners are having a fantastic time learning new Arabic words each day! They are enjoying snacks in class, and after they learn the Arabic name of each snack, it’s even more fun! They’ve now mastered their colors and numbers in Arabic and have just begun working on shapes.
Kindergarten:
Our KG students are putting in great effort and focusing on learning about Harakat (vowel sounds) and stretching sounds in Arabic. They are working hard to apply these to their letters and are making wonderful progress!
First Grade:
Our first graders are a challenging yet hardworking group! They’re progressing rapidly, now on their second set of Arabic letters and soon moving to the third. Their enthusiasm and effort make it a joy to teach them.
Third Grade:
Third grade had a special time learning about our Prophet (peace be upon him). In the Qur’an, they are tackling high-level challenges as they work on memorizing and understanding ayahs, expanding their knowledge with great dedication.
4th and 5th Grade:
Fourth and fifth graders have been exploring the theme of family, learning about the importance of family members and extended families. They’ve enjoyed discovering and sharing details about each other’s families, creating a rich and fun learning experience.
Ms. Nareman
Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies teacher -
It’s my pleasure to be back at Kindi Academy this year and teach six different grades. We’ve started off our school year really well and I can see much progress in all my classes. We developed a classroom language for each and every level. I have a vision that we will accomplish our set goals and more.
Pre-K -
I Teach them Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies. In Arabic we start our class by singing our greetings song and Days of the week song and say the weather. We have started Arabic class by learning the six letters of the Arabic Alphabet that only connect from one side the right and not the left( أ، د، ذ، ر،ز،و). We learn four plus words that start with each letter every week. I bring in objects that start with the letter of the week. We also learn to listen and hear if our letter is in the beginning middle or end of the word in different words. We color ,write ,and say our letter with long vowels. We also practice our harakaat through a song we sing with hand gestures. We learned the seasons: summer and Fall in Arabic. We learned the numbers 1-4 in Arabic. We learn a color every week (Red, Green,Blue,Orange,). We watched a video in Arabic as a review for the letters we took and colors.
KG -
I Teach them Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies. In Arabic we start our class by singing our greetings song and Days of the week song and say the weather we mention the season and month. We have started Arabic this year by learning the six letters of the Arabic Alphabet that only connect from one side the right and not the left( أ، د، ذ، ر،ز،و). Then we learned the letters (ب،ت). In KG we learn the letter in its different forms beginning middle and end with six plus words each week. We color the letter and write it in its different forms and in words. We practice reading the letter with harakaat and long vowels. We learned the seasons: summer and Fall in Arabic. We learned the numbers 1-4 in Arabic and practiced writing number and word. We learn a color every week (Red, Green,Blue,Orange). We watch or listen to a short video in Arabic class for each letter every week.
Quran:
We memorized surit Al-Fatiha and reviewed surit Al-Falaq, Al-Nas, and Al-ikhlāṣ. We read all the Surahs we memorized every Monday. We are in the process of finishing surit Al-Fil. We learned the story about the Surah and watched a video.
Islamic studies:
Our first lesson was about believing in the oneness of Allah SWT and all his creations . We learned about prophet Muhammad PBUH and learned a song about him and his family and his place of birth. We are now doing the 5 pillars of Islam we learned the song “one one only one”. We also learned a wudu song and we are currently learning about Salah and working on a five pillars of Islam packet in class. It’s a lesson with questions about all the pillars.
1st Grade -
Quran and Islamic Studies: Quran: We started off by making sure everyone recites Surah Fatiha correctly. Then we reviewed surit Al-Falaq, Al-Nas, Al-Ikhlas. Then we memorized surit Al -Kafirun and each student colored a certificate to take home. We’re currently memorizing surit Al-Tin with tafseer. We review all the above Surahs every Monday as a class.
Islamic studies:
We rotate every week where we take Seerah (life of prophet Muhammad pbuh) for one week. We have reached the lesson of Revelation and Muhammed pbuh teaching people of Makkah.Then for other week we learn about Islam and Ibaadaat. We learned about Allah swt his creations his blessings and his names. We learned about wudu in detail and each student demonstrated it in class and now we are doing Salah in detail. Duaa’s we learned: Duaa for entering and leaving restroom. Duaa we say when we start salah.
3rd Grade -
Arabic We started out our Arabic lessons with reviewing our Alphabets in their different forms and reading them with harakaat and long vowels. We do days of the week,month, season and weather every class day. Our first lesson was getting to know each other activity and greetings in many forms. Now our lesson is about family. We’re learning different names of our family members in Arabic. While learning feminine and masculine forms. We’re working on syllables and breaking words to original letters. We have done a lot of writing and grammar now working with ( ّ ). We did numbers 1-10 in Arabic.
4th Grade -
Arabic I’m pleased to inform you all that me and Ms.Mariam are now working with our 4th graders. I teach them Monday and Friday; spelling, Reading, Writing. Ms.Mariam teaches Tuesday, Wednesday,and Thursday; grammar, conversation and explains Arabic lesson. We started out our Arabic lessons with reviewing our Alphabets in their different forms and reading them with harakaat and long vowels. We do days of the week,month, season and weather every day. Our first lesson was greetings in different forms and now our lesson is about School . We started school supplies vocabulary this week. We’re working on syllables and breaking words to original letters. We have done a lot of writing and grammer.
5th Grade -
Arabic In 5th Grade Arabic we’re doing a mix of things according to students level. Reviewing letters in different forms , long and short vowels, pronouns and much more. We work a lot with syllables that will help students read correctly. Our first lesson was greetings in Different forms and now our lesson is called My Family. Students learned names of family members and relatives and relationships all in Arabic! They’re getting the hang of it and doing much better. We learn meanings of every word in the lesson. We emphasize on opposites , feminine and masculine words, synonyms. We do days of the week, date, weather, and seasons, every day in Arabic class.
Ms. Khadeeja
Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran teacher -
I would like to start off by saying that I am very proud of the hard work my students put in the class. We finished our first unit which covers the letter group (و ،ز ،ر ،ذ ،د ،ا), the kids were introduced to new vocabulary that are made out of these letters. They practiced how to pronounce these letters with short vowels, and with stretching letters in order to make reading the words easier for them. They also worked on writing the letters properly in their notebooks, and we made up fun stories to help them remember how each letter is written.
In addition, we started a new unit of the letter group (ف ،ث ،ت ،ب). We practiced how to read those letters with short vowels, and with long stretching letters. And we continue to work on learning the shapes of the letters and how to write them, while also working on the new vocabulary words from the new unit.
2nd Grade Arabic (with Ms.Lina):
Second graders have been doing an outstanding job in Arabic class! We recently wrapped up our first unit, where we learned colors in Arabic, introduced new vocabulary, and learned how to distinguish between masculine and feminine forms. The students did a fantastic job applying their new vocabulary to describe colors correctly.
In our new unit, we are focusing on shapes in Arabic. The children are learning to identify shapes, understand their gender forms, and construct sentences using (هـذه و هـذا(. We’ve engaged in a variety of worksheets and activities, and students have also been actively working in their notebooks.
3rd grade Islamic Studies:
Al-Salam Alikum wa Rahmatu Allahi wa Barakatuh,
In our Islamic studies class, we covered the Pillars of Faith and learned in detail what each one means and how it relates to our everyday life. We have also started our lesson about the different types of prayer in Islam, what is the importance of each salah and how it’s performed. Students are starting to understand the importance of prayer in their everyday lives. It’s really wonderful to see their curiosity grow and work on deepening their faith.
In Quran class, we are working on Surat Al-Ghashiyya, we are working on understanding the meaning of the surah, and the meaning of the verses along with memorizing the surah. Understanding the meaning helps the student have a better connection with the Quran, which helps them with their memorization.
4th grade Arabic:
My 4th graders have been showing such dedication and hard work in class! We’ve just started an exciting new unit on My Family in Arabic, and the students are making great progress. They’re learning new vocabulary words, practicing how to break words into syllables, and focusing on improving their handwriting. Along with these skills, we’re also introducing Arabic grammar, taking it step by step to ensure a solid understanding.
As part of the unit, the 4th graders will be working on a creative project where they will introduce their own families in Arabic, using the vocabulary they’ve learned. It’s a wonderful way for them to apply what they’ve studied. Keep up the great work, 4th graders!
6th grade Arabic:
Our 6th grade Arabic class has been buzzing with activity! Students have been learning a variety of skills, from vocabulary like days, colors, shapes, and numbers, to exploring the concepts of masculine and feminine nouns. They’ve also been practicing breaking words into syllables to improve their reading and pronunciation. The class has been working diligently to keep up with the lessons. Recently, we’ve focused on using pronouns with nouns, and soon we’ll start working on how pronouns pair with verbs.
9th grade Islamic Studies and Quran:
Al-Salam Alikum wa Rahmatu Allah wa Barakatuh,
It has been an absolute pleasure working with the 9th grade class this past month. We’ve covered an incredibly important and thought-provoking topic: the Day of Judgment. Students have learned about both the minor and major signs of the Day of Judgment, as well as how the events will unfold. We’ve had deep and meaningful discussions about why it’s essential to understand this day and, more importantly, how we can prepare ourselves for it.
We’ve also begun a new lesson focused on the Qur’an—how to understand it, the history behind its preservation, and the process of compiling it. This lesson will help students develop a deeper connection to the Qur’an, having an understanding of its significance and the importance of reflecting upon its verses. Most importantly, emphasizing on the importance of having a relationship with the Quran.
In addition, we’ve been working on Surat Al-Hujuraat. The students are engaging in thoughtful discussions as we study the meaning of each verse. We’re reflecting on the lessons and values within the surah and exploring how to implement them in our daily lives. Surat Al-Hujuraat covers a range of beautiful important topics, and it has led to some insightful questions that lead to enriching discussions.
Ms. Heiam
Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran teacher -
4th grade ( Islamic Study / Quran ): our 4th graders are so excited about learning the early life of the Prophet: Birth, childhood, and early life in Mecca, we are also learning the articles of faith.
In the Quran: we are memorizing Surat ( Abasa ) with the meaning of the ayahs and applying it to our daily life.
8th grade ( Arabic ) : we’ve been learning about family reading , writing , vocabulary , and spelling, learning how to read and write with syllables. We are also working on Numbers in words from 1-100 and the rules of Masculine and Feminine and applying it to sentences .
7th grade ( Islamic study / Quran ): 7th graders have been diving into the life of the prophet in Madinah learning about the establishment of the Muslim community, analyzing key events like the battle of Badr and relate these events to what the Muslim Ummah is going through in recent times. We are also learning about why and from whom we need to seek forgiveness .
In the Quran class, we are working on memorization of Surat ( ق ) with the meaning of the words, learning basic rules of Tajweed as we emphasize on practicing our reading before we memorize.
7th grade ( Arabic ) : we are having a good time learning about feelings through songs and pictures, we read a story ( Asma’s feelings ) and now we are working on a lesson about feelings of a family member that goes through different situations and how it helps to express our feelings all the time, also reading and understanding the vocabulary .
6the grade ( Islamic Study / Quran ) : we are learning the seerah of the prophet in Makkah, the history of Makkah from the time of the settlement of prophet Ibrahim ( A ) family to the birth of Prophet Muhammad ( S ) the year of Elephant, we are also enjoying learning the names of Allah ( S ) and the objectives of the Quran.
In the Quran we are memorizing Surat (AL MULK) and understand the meaning of the ayahs and apply these ayahs to appreciate the favours of Allah ( S ) in our daily life .
6th grade ( Arabic ) : we finished learning Numbers and its rules of Masculine and Feminine in words, applying these numbers to nouns . Now we are working on lessons about family (extended family members ) , new vocabulary , reading for understanding and making our own sentences about our families.
Ms. Rula Martini
Islamic Studies/Qur’an Teacher -
Assalamu Alaikum dear Kindi parents,
I pray this newsletter reaches you in the best of health and highest levels of faith. I also pray the same for your precious offspring. It has been such a joy ride to connect with your kids, and learning all the layers that encompass their character; don’t let their age fool you. These kids are wise, kind, smart, respectful and on the path to being amazing Muslims. I am in awe of every one of them, and I find myself growing and learning from them and with them everyday.
1st Grade
My precious first graders are on a journey to learn, and I love their enthusiasm! We have been covering the basics of the seerah of Rasul Allah (S). We covered a bit about the geography of Mecca, and then we proceeded to discuss stories of various prophets. Recently, we covered prophet Nuh, prophet Ibrahim AS, and prophet Adam (AS). I have found that my first graders are very receptive to story time, so the goal is to incorporate more stories into the curriculum (covering our beloved prophets). As for Qur’an, we typically review Surat Al Fatiha before getting into our Surat, which is Surat At- Tin. Most of the students have memorized the surah, and should expect certificates for their efforts very soon! I love my first graders, and truly look forward to being with them, our class time goes by so quickly!
2nd Grade
My dear second graders do a tremendous job participating and engaging in the class discussions. Every class they ask me “Ms. Rula, are we talking about angels today?!” Needless to say, something about learning about the ghayb really peaks their interest. Aside from learning about the angels we covered the pillars of Faith, and Islam. We also went over the seerah of Mohammad (S), and Mecca. I am happy to say they know Ayat Al Kursi, and we review it regularly. As for Qur’an, we are on Surat Al Alaq; we try our best to cover as much memorization as we can in class so that it is merely reviewed when they get home. I also am most happy to help anyone who needs additional help with memorization. Please let me know if you have any questions.
4th Grade
Oh wow, my 4th Graders! This is their first year in desks but rest assured they are handling the responsibility as best as can be expected! They are constantly evolving, and already see worlds of potential. I love my 4th graders and am guilty to admit that I can’t resist them but rest assured I am handling the responsibility :) We covered the seerah (review) of the prophet's uncle, mother, father etc. We talked about the black stone, Zaid Ibn Harith, The Books of Allah, Angels, Tafseer of Surat Al Fil and a few other lessons. As for Qur’an, we are working hard to complete the remainder of Surat Abasa. I am really proud to say that they do really well for memorization testing. We do what we can to memorize the verses in class.
5th Grade
My sweet Fifth graders are definitely my little helpers. They love to help where they can! Whether it is helping me with the lesson, writing names on the board, passing out class materials, tracking the time of class; my fifth graders are on it! This class has blown me away and I can not take credit for that, that is all you, parents! Your kids are absolutely remarkable. Thank you for your hand in them being such great Muslims. We have covered the building of the masjid in Quba, we talking about the Mukhayal Brotherhood, time management, Ihsan (how to achieve excellence as Muslims), and how Allah SWT helps build our character in the Qur’an. We always circle back to the theme of Ihsan no matter what lesson we are covering. As for Qur’an, I am happy to say that we are FINISHED with Surat Al Buruj, certificates will be distributed soon insh’Allah. I am so very proud of my fifth graders, my little Ansar.
6th Grade
Truth be told, I am learning from them far more than they are teaching me so if you want to call these wise kiddos my teachers, you have my blessing. I learn so much from their inquiries, and their curiosity. I learn from their candour and level of maturity. I think the worst moments for me is the 10:25 because that is when my kids are dismissed and I have to bid them farewell until next class. My sixth graders fill my heart with a calm and happiness that I long for. So blessed to mentor these kids into being true leaders of this Ummah. All of my upper classes were assigned to write a heartfelt duaa’, and something I asked for was tears; this class succeeded and did bring tears to my eyes in their duaa’. A few lessons we covered have been the compilation of the Qur’an, the wisdom of Ibrahim AS and how Becca (Mecca) was founds, we went into discussing a lot of the pre Islamic Era (Jahiliyyeh), this has led to many deep and thought provoking discussions. I definitely like to challenge my students with pushback questions to work their curiosity. I will say this arrangement is definitely reciprocated. We are currently on Surat Al Mulk; as mentioned, we really commit to memorizing in class so it is merely reviewed at home. Thank you for your role in their amazing character, parents!
Chair of Islamic studies and Arabic language -
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah,
With Allah's abundant blessings and greetings, I warmly welcome all our readers to this newsletter. Join us on a journey through the vibrant and inspiring experiences of our young Muslim students, who are eagerly embracing the teachings of Islam. Despite the challenges in our diverse world, they are doing a remarkable job in learning and exploring the life and legacy of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) side by side by learning and memorizing the Holy Quran.
7th Grade (A) Quran and Islamic Studies:
Quran: Our amazing young Muslims, in 7th grade are working diligently on memorizing Ayat from Surah Qaaf, while also reflecting on their meanings. They have prepared slides about the ancient communities mentioned in Ayat 12-15 and created posters for Ayat 7-9, illustrating Allah’s power in the skies, mountains, and water on earth.
Islamic Studies: Last month, the 7th graders reviewed the early years of the Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) time in Madinah, focusing on the establishment of the Islamic State and the political environment of the region. We explored the settlement in Madinah, the challenges faced by the Prophet and gained insights into the Constitution of Madinah. In the coming month, we will learn about the major battles the Prophet was involved in, examining the divine permission to fight and the justifications for it.
8th Grade Quran and Islamic Studies:
Quran: Our wonderful students in 8thgrade are engaged in understanding and reflecting on the Ayat in Surah Yaseen, which tells the story of a believer who risked his life to spread the message of truth. They also studied a related Prophetic hadith, narrated by Ibn Masood: “Whoever advises something good will receive a reward similar to that of the doer, without diminishing the doer’s reward.”
Islamic Studies: We recently completed a course from Yaqeen Institute titled "How the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Rose Above Enmity and Insult." Through this course, students learned valuable lessons on managing anger, maintaining dignity in the face of adversity, and prioritizing the defense of Islam over personal pride. They created slides and presented on the Prophet’s responses to personal attacks, demonstrating compassion and following Allah’s guidance when dealing with prisoners of war.
Our incredible young Muslims were deeply moved, discovering new dimensions of Islam’s authenticity and the profound humanity the Prophet introduced to the world through his merciful conduct with prisoners. This month, insha’Allah, we will be exploring Islamic beliefs and Aqeedah.
10th & 11Th Grade Quran and Islamic Studies:
Quran: Masha Allah our students are gaining vast knowledge in the test of wealth that Allah(swt) is posing on Human through the story of the owners of the two gardens from Surat al-Kahf. While pondering those Ayat and applying it to the daily challenges on our lives students came to understand the meanings of some of the frequently used arabic words in the Quran and understanding the overall meanings of the Ayat.
Islamic Studies: In the previous month we were indulged in learning about the Fiqh of voluntary Sunnah salah and the Imamah (the leading of Salah) in Islam. Beside that we covered the Everyday Islamic Characters and relations with others in our community.
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"أَنا البَحرُ في أَحشائِهِ الدُرُّ كامِنٌ فَهَل سَاءلوا الغَوّاصَ عَن صَدَفاتي" للشاعر أحمد شوقي
""I am the sea, in whose depths pearls are hidden. Have they asked the diver about my shells?" by the poet by Ahmed Shawqi- about the beauty of the Arabic Language
Marhaban wa Ahlan (Welcome to All),
At Kindi School, we embrace each student's unique learning journey, allowing them to progress at their own pace. Our Arabic classes are tailored to meet individual needs, focusing on Arabic as a living, spoken language. Together, we dive into the depths of the Arabic language, exploring its treasures and discovering its beauty, one step at a time.
Mastering Arabic requires patience and perseverance, and we believe in engaging our students with practical, everyday vocabulary through hands-on activities and daily conversations. By connecting language learning to real-life contexts, we aim to make Arabic accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
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7th Grade(A)- Novice Intermediate Level:
Our enthusiastic young learners were thrilled to explore the topic of feelings and emotions. They enjoyed expressing their emotions and needs through a short skit that they prepared and performed, bringing creativity and energy to their learning experience.
Our next unit will focus on the human body, exploring how our physical well-being is interconnected with our emotions and needs. Through engaging activities, students will deepen their understanding of how emotions impact our bodies while learning new vocabulary and working in the grammar for conjugating present verb with pronouns.
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8th- 10th Grade Arabic Class:
Our journey into the wonders of Arabic has taken a meaningful turn, challenging our learners with new linguistic depths. This month, students practiced the art of writing a formal letter, explored the different stages of education, and learned about the renowned poet Omar Khayyam. Our young writers will now research Khayyam's life and compose an essay in Arabic about him, applying the grammatical rules they have mastered.
I look forward to an inspiring journey of learning with my talented and driven students, enjoying every step of the way as I deliver and teach my classes.
Ms. Lina Eltibi
Arabic & Quran teacher -
Pre-3:
Our youngest learners are having a fantastic time learning new Arabic words each day! They are enjoying snacks in class, and after they learn the Arabic name of each snack, it’s even more fun! They’ve now mastered their colors and numbers in Arabic and have just begun working on shapes.
Kindergarten:
Our KG students are putting in great effort and focusing on learning about Harakat (vowel sounds) and stretching sounds in Arabic. They are working hard to apply these to their letters and are making wonderful progress!
First Grade:
Our first graders are a challenging yet hardworking group! They’re progressing rapidly, now on their second set of Arabic letters and soon moving to the third. Their enthusiasm and effort make it a joy to teach them.
Third Grade:
Third grade had a special time learning about our Prophet (peace be upon him). In the Qur’an, they are tackling high-level challenges as they work on memorizing and understanding ayahs, expanding their knowledge with great dedication.
4th and 5th Grade:
Fourth and fifth graders have been exploring the theme of family, learning about the importance of family members and extended families. They’ve enjoyed discovering and sharing details about each other’s families, creating a rich and fun learning experience.
Ms. Nareman
Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies teacher -
It’s my pleasure to be back at Kindi Academy this year and teach six different grades. We’ve started off our school year really well and I can see much progress in all my classes. We developed a classroom language for each and every level. I have a vision that we will accomplish our set goals and more.
Pre-K -
I Teach them Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies. In Arabic we start our class by singing our greetings song and Days of the week song and say the weather. We have started Arabic class by learning the six letters of the Arabic Alphabet that only connect from one side the right and not the left( أ، د، ذ، ر،ز،و). We learn four plus words that start with each letter every week. I bring in objects that start with the letter of the week. We also learn to listen and hear if our letter is in the beginning middle or end of the word in different words. We color ,write ,and say our letter with long vowels. We also practice our harakaat through a song we sing with hand gestures. We learned the seasons: summer and Fall in Arabic. We learned the numbers 1-4 in Arabic. We learn a color every week (Red, Green,Blue,Orange,). We watched a video in Arabic as a review for the letters we took and colors.
KG -
I Teach them Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies. In Arabic we start our class by singing our greetings song and Days of the week song and say the weather we mention the season and month. We have started Arabic this year by learning the six letters of the Arabic Alphabet that only connect from one side the right and not the left( أ، د، ذ، ر،ز،و). Then we learned the letters (ب،ت). In KG we learn the letter in its different forms beginning middle and end with six plus words each week. We color the letter and write it in its different forms and in words. We practice reading the letter with harakaat and long vowels. We learned the seasons: summer and Fall in Arabic. We learned the numbers 1-4 in Arabic and practiced writing number and word. We learn a color every week (Red, Green,Blue,Orange). We watch or listen to a short video in Arabic class for each letter every week.
Quran:
We memorized surit Al-Fatiha and reviewed surit Al-Falaq, Al-Nas, and Al-ikhlāṣ. We read all the Surahs we memorized every Monday. We are in the process of finishing surit Al-Fil. We learned the story about the Surah and watched a video.
Islamic studies:
Our first lesson was about believing in the oneness of Allah SWT and all his creations . We learned about prophet Muhammad PBUH and learned a song about him and his family and his place of birth. We are now doing the 5 pillars of Islam we learned the song “one one only one”. We also learned a wudu song and we are currently learning about Salah and working on a five pillars of Islam packet in class. It’s a lesson with questions about all the pillars.
1st Grade -
Quran and Islamic Studies: Quran: We started off by making sure everyone recites Surah Fatiha correctly. Then we reviewed surit Al-Falaq, Al-Nas, Al-Ikhlas. Then we memorized surit Al -Kafirun and each student colored a certificate to take home. We’re currently memorizing surit Al-Tin with tafseer. We review all the above Surahs every Monday as a class.
Islamic studies:
We rotate every week where we take Seerah (life of prophet Muhammad pbuh) for one week. We have reached the lesson of Revelation and Muhammed pbuh teaching people of Makkah.Then for other week we learn about Islam and Ibaadaat. We learned about Allah swt his creations his blessings and his names. We learned about wudu in detail and each student demonstrated it in class and now we are doing Salah in detail. Duaa’s we learned: Duaa for entering and leaving restroom. Duaa we say when we start salah.
3rd Grade -
Arabic We started out our Arabic lessons with reviewing our Alphabets in their different forms and reading them with harakaat and long vowels. We do days of the week,month, season and weather every class day. Our first lesson was getting to know each other activity and greetings in many forms. Now our lesson is about family. We’re learning different names of our family members in Arabic. While learning feminine and masculine forms. We’re working on syllables and breaking words to original letters. We have done a lot of writing and grammar now working with ( ّ ). We did numbers 1-10 in Arabic.
4th Grade -
Arabic I’m pleased to inform you all that me and Ms.Mariam are now working with our 4th graders. I teach them Monday and Friday; spelling, Reading, Writing. Ms.Mariam teaches Tuesday, Wednesday,and Thursday; grammar, conversation and explains Arabic lesson. We started out our Arabic lessons with reviewing our Alphabets in their different forms and reading them with harakaat and long vowels. We do days of the week,month, season and weather every day. Our first lesson was greetings in different forms and now our lesson is about School . We started school supplies vocabulary this week. We’re working on syllables and breaking words to original letters. We have done a lot of writing and grammer.
5th Grade -
Arabic In 5th Grade Arabic we’re doing a mix of things according to students level. Reviewing letters in different forms , long and short vowels, pronouns and much more. We work a lot with syllables that will help students read correctly. Our first lesson was greetings in Different forms and now our lesson is called My Family. Students learned names of family members and relatives and relationships all in Arabic! They’re getting the hang of it and doing much better. We learn meanings of every word in the lesson. We emphasize on opposites , feminine and masculine words, synonyms. We do days of the week, date, weather, and seasons, every day in Arabic class.
Ms. Khadeeja
Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran teacher -
I would like to start off by saying that I am very proud of the hard work my students put in the class. We finished our first unit which covers the letter group (و ،ز ،ر ،ذ ،د ،ا), the kids were introduced to new vocabulary that are made out of these letters. They practiced how to pronounce these letters with short vowels, and with stretching letters in order to make reading the words easier for them. They also worked on writing the letters properly in their notebooks, and we made up fun stories to help them remember how each letter is written.
In addition, we started a new unit of the letter group (ف ،ث ،ت ،ب). We practiced how to read those letters with short vowels, and with long stretching letters. And we continue to work on learning the shapes of the letters and how to write them, while also working on the new vocabulary words from the new unit.
2nd Grade Arabic (with Ms.Lina):
Second graders have been doing an outstanding job in Arabic class! We recently wrapped up our first unit, where we learned colors in Arabic, introduced new vocabulary, and learned how to distinguish between masculine and feminine forms. The students did a fantastic job applying their new vocabulary to describe colors correctly.
In our new unit, we are focusing on shapes in Arabic. The children are learning to identify shapes, understand their gender forms, and construct sentences using (هـذه و هـذا(. We’ve engaged in a variety of worksheets and activities, and students have also been actively working in their notebooks.
3rd grade Islamic Studies:
Al-Salam Alikum wa Rahmatu Allahi wa Barakatuh,
In our Islamic studies class, we covered the Pillars of Faith and learned in detail what each one means and how it relates to our everyday life. We have also started our lesson about the different types of prayer in Islam, what is the importance of each salah and how it’s performed. Students are starting to understand the importance of prayer in their everyday lives. It’s really wonderful to see their curiosity grow and work on deepening their faith.
In Quran class, we are working on Surat Al-Ghashiyya, we are working on understanding the meaning of the surah, and the meaning of the verses along with memorizing the surah. Understanding the meaning helps the student have a better connection with the Quran, which helps them with their memorization.
4th grade Arabic:
My 4th graders have been showing such dedication and hard work in class! We’ve just started an exciting new unit on My Family in Arabic, and the students are making great progress. They’re learning new vocabulary words, practicing how to break words into syllables, and focusing on improving their handwriting. Along with these skills, we’re also introducing Arabic grammar, taking it step by step to ensure a solid understanding.
As part of the unit, the 4th graders will be working on a creative project where they will introduce their own families in Arabic, using the vocabulary they’ve learned. It’s a wonderful way for them to apply what they’ve studied. Keep up the great work, 4th graders!
6th grade Arabic:
Our 6th grade Arabic class has been buzzing with activity! Students have been learning a variety of skills, from vocabulary like days, colors, shapes, and numbers, to exploring the concepts of masculine and feminine nouns. They’ve also been practicing breaking words into syllables to improve their reading and pronunciation. The class has been working diligently to keep up with the lessons. Recently, we’ve focused on using pronouns with nouns, and soon we’ll start working on how pronouns pair with verbs.
9th grade Islamic Studies and Quran:
Al-Salam Alikum wa Rahmatu Allah wa Barakatuh,
It has been an absolute pleasure working with the 9th grade class this past month. We’ve covered an incredibly important and thought-provoking topic: the Day of Judgment. Students have learned about both the minor and major signs of the Day of Judgment, as well as how the events will unfold. We’ve had deep and meaningful discussions about why it’s essential to understand this day and, more importantly, how we can prepare ourselves for it.
We’ve also begun a new lesson focused on the Qur’an—how to understand it, the history behind its preservation, and the process of compiling it. This lesson will help students develop a deeper connection to the Qur’an, having an understanding of its significance and the importance of reflecting upon its verses. Most importantly, emphasizing on the importance of having a relationship with the Quran.
In addition, we’ve been working on Surat Al-Hujuraat. The students are engaging in thoughtful discussions as we study the meaning of each verse. We’re reflecting on the lessons and values within the surah and exploring how to implement them in our daily lives. Surat Al-Hujuraat covers a range of beautiful important topics, and it has led to some insightful questions that lead to enriching discussions.
Ms. Heiam
Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran teacher -
4th grade ( Islamic Study / Quran ): our 4th graders are so excited about learning the early life of the Prophet: Birth, childhood, and early life in Mecca, we are also learning the articles of faith.
In the Quran: we are memorizing Surat ( Abasa ) with the meaning of the ayahs and applying it to our daily life.
8th grade ( Arabic ) : we’ve been learning about family reading , writing , vocabulary , and spelling, learning how to read and write with syllables. We are also working on Numbers in words from 1-100 and the rules of Masculine and Feminine and applying it to sentences .
7th grade ( Islamic study / Quran ): 7th graders have been diving into the life of the prophet in Madinah learning about the establishment of the Muslim community, analyzing key events like the battle of Badr and relate these events to what the Muslim Ummah is going through in recent times. We are also learning about why and from whom we need to seek forgiveness .
In the Quran class, we are working on memorization of Surat ( ق ) with the meaning of the words, learning basic rules of Tajweed as we emphasize on practicing our reading before we memorize.
7th grade ( Arabic ) : we are having a good time learning about feelings through songs and pictures, we read a story ( Asma’s feelings ) and now we are working on a lesson about feelings of a family member that goes through different situations and how it helps to express our feelings all the time, also reading and understanding the vocabulary .
6the grade ( Islamic Study / Quran ) : we are learning the seerah of the prophet in Makkah, the history of Makkah from the time of the settlement of prophet Ibrahim ( A ) family to the birth of Prophet Muhammad ( S ) the year of Elephant, we are also enjoying learning the names of Allah ( S ) and the objectives of the Quran.
In the Quran we are memorizing Surat (AL MULK) and understand the meaning of the ayahs and apply these ayahs to appreciate the favours of Allah ( S ) in our daily life .
6th grade ( Arabic ) : we finished learning Numbers and its rules of Masculine and Feminine in words, applying these numbers to nouns . Now we are working on lessons about family (extended family members ) , new vocabulary , reading for understanding and making our own sentences about our families.
Ms. Rula Martini
Islamic Studies/Qur’an Teacher -
Assalamu Alaikum dear Kindi parents,
I pray this newsletter reaches you in the best of health and highest levels of faith. I also pray the same for your precious offspring. It has been such a joy ride to connect with your kids, and learning all the layers that encompass their character; don’t let their age fool you. These kids are wise, kind, smart, respectful and on the path to being amazing Muslims. I am in awe of every one of them, and I find myself growing and learning from them and with them everyday.
1st Grade
My precious first graders are on a journey to learn, and I love their enthusiasm! We have been covering the basics of the seerah of Rasul Allah (S). We covered a bit about the geography of Mecca, and then we proceeded to discuss stories of various prophets. Recently, we covered prophet Nuh, prophet Ibrahim AS, and prophet Adam (AS). I have found that my first graders are very receptive to story time, so the goal is to incorporate more stories into the curriculum (covering our beloved prophets). As for Qur’an, we typically review Surat Al Fatiha before getting into our Surat, which is Surat At- Tin. Most of the students have memorized the surah, and should expect certificates for their efforts very soon! I love my first graders, and truly look forward to being with them, our class time goes by so quickly!
2nd Grade
My dear second graders do a tremendous job participating and engaging in the class discussions. Every class they ask me “Ms. Rula, are we talking about angels today?!” Needless to say, something about learning about the ghayb really peaks their interest. Aside from learning about the angels we covered the pillars of Faith, and Islam. We also went over the seerah of Mohammad (S), and Mecca. I am happy to say they know Ayat Al Kursi, and we review it regularly. As for Qur’an, we are on Surat Al Alaq; we try our best to cover as much memorization as we can in class so that it is merely reviewed when they get home. I also am most happy to help anyone who needs additional help with memorization. Please let me know if you have any questions.
4th Grade
Oh wow, my 4th Graders! This is their first year in desks but rest assured they are handling the responsibility as best as can be expected! They are constantly evolving, and already see worlds of potential. I love my 4th graders and am guilty to admit that I can’t resist them but rest assured I am handling the responsibility :) We covered the seerah (review) of the prophet's uncle, mother, father etc. We talked about the black stone, Zaid Ibn Harith, The Books of Allah, Angels, Tafseer of Surat Al Fil and a few other lessons. As for Qur’an, we are working hard to complete the remainder of Surat Abasa. I am really proud to say that they do really well for memorization testing. We do what we can to memorize the verses in class.
5th Grade
My sweet Fifth graders are definitely my little helpers. They love to help where they can! Whether it is helping me with the lesson, writing names on the board, passing out class materials, tracking the time of class; my fifth graders are on it! This class has blown me away and I can not take credit for that, that is all you, parents! Your kids are absolutely remarkable. Thank you for your hand in them being such great Muslims. We have covered the building of the masjid in Quba, we talking about the Mukhayal Brotherhood, time management, Ihsan (how to achieve excellence as Muslims), and how Allah SWT helps build our character in the Qur’an. We always circle back to the theme of Ihsan no matter what lesson we are covering. As for Qur’an, I am happy to say that we are FINISHED with Surat Al Buruj, certificates will be distributed soon insh’Allah. I am so very proud of my fifth graders, my little Ansar.
6th Grade
Truth be told, I am learning from them far more than they are teaching me so if you want to call these wise kiddos my teachers, you have my blessing. I learn so much from their inquiries, and their curiosity. I learn from their candour and level of maturity. I think the worst moments for me is the 10:25 because that is when my kids are dismissed and I have to bid them farewell until next class. My sixth graders fill my heart with a calm and happiness that I long for. So blessed to mentor these kids into being true leaders of this Ummah. All of my upper classes were assigned to write a heartfelt duaa’, and something I asked for was tears; this class succeeded and did bring tears to my eyes in their duaa’. A few lessons we covered have been the compilation of the Qur’an, the wisdom of Ibrahim AS and how Becca (Mecca) was founds, we went into discussing a lot of the pre Islamic Era (Jahiliyyeh), this has led to many deep and thought provoking discussions. I definitely like to challenge my students with pushback questions to work their curiosity. I will say this arrangement is definitely reciprocated. We are currently on Surat Al Mulk; as mentioned, we really commit to memorizing in class so it is merely reviewed at home. Thank you for your role in their amazing character, parents!