Classwork and Homework

Dear Parents

As-salamu-Alaikum,

Today we had a great day alhahumdulilah.

Math: We are learning about probability. Students used spinners to play probability games. They completed pages 118 and 119 in their math books.

Science: Students took turns to give facts about reptiles. They wrote six special facts they learned about reptiles.

Social Studies: We talk about the different types of maps, what a legend is and ordinal directions. Students were given a castle map and they labelled the different places in the castle by following the directions.

Class Dojo:
The winners for class dojo for the month of January are  Layan, Rayyan, and Shaymaa. Congratulations to them, MashaAllah.
Also, we had a monthly Dojo party and a lots of fun, Alhumdulilah.

Jazakumu Allahu Khairun for your continuous support and cooperation.

Have a wonderful and restful winter break!

Homework:

• Winter Homework pack due January 07,2014.

Classwork

Dear Parents

As-salamu-Alaikum,

Today we had a great day alhahumdulilah.

Language: Students sat on the carpet and we talked about International day. They took turns to talk about their traditional clothes, food, and some information about their country. Then students went back to their places and did some informative writing about what they learned about different countries.

Social Studies: We talk about the different types of maps, what a legend is and ordinal directions.

Gym: We played dinu run and so much fun.

We ate delicious food and talked about the different traditional food we got to taste today!

Reminders: 

• Tomorrow is a regular school day. 
• Today students took home their school photos. If your child did not get the class photo, he/she will take it once we get more frames insha Allah. 

I hope you all have a wonderful evening inshaAllah! .

Classwork and Homework

Dear Parents

As-salamu-Alaikum,

Today we had a great day alhahumdulilah.

Language: Mohammed  read "Hey Little Ant". They went back to their places and used the draft they made yesterday to write a letter to the boy persuading him to save the ant.

Math: Students had a math quiz about bar graphs and pictographs.

Islamic Studies: We finished our chapter about prayer.

Computer Lab.: We went on o computer lab and practice reading Raz Kids.Students also went to the IXL.com and practiced probability.

Homework: Read a book

Reminders: 
Tomorrow is International Day. Students should come to school in a traditional wear and bring traditional food to share with their classmates. 

Have a wonderful day insha Allah!

Classwork

Dear Parents

As-salamu-Alaikum,

Today we had a great day alhahumdulilah.

Language: Students watched "Hey Little Ant". They took turns re-telling the story.The story reminded us of the story of Prophet Suleiman and the ant. As well, we discussed why Allah's Prophet listened to the ant and didn't step on it. After that, students worked in groups to come up with ways to persuade the boy to save the ant. They did a rough draft on persuasive writing giving the boy reasons to save the ant.

Math: Students worked in groups to come up with examples of things that are certain, impossible, likely and unlikely and they showed their work on chart paper.

Science: We are learning about reptiles and some of their characteristics.Today students completed a worksheet where they wrote different characteristics.

Library: We went to the library and got books

Reminders: 

• Students have a math quiz tomorrow on bar graphs and pictographs.
• Thursday is International Day. Students should come to school in traditional wear and bring traditional food to share with their classmates. 

I hope that you all have a lovely evening inshaa Allah!

Classwork

Dear Parents

As-salamu-Alaikum,

Today we had a great day alhamdulilah!

Spelling: Students wrote their spelling quiz. We started our new lesson about "r and "l" blends. We completed pages 53 and 54 in our spelling books.

 Math: Students sat on the carpet and I read "That's a Possibility" We learned about the use of possible, probable, improbable, certain and impossible.

Science: Students are learning  about reptiles. They did an activity where they had to searc different reptiles in a picture.

Gym: We played  Dino Run and Foxes and Rabbits!

We predicted if it is possible or impossible to make and eat marshmallow snowmen today.Most of us predicted that it is possible and yay ----- Yes! We made  yummy snowman out of marshmallow and ate it.Students really enjoyed eating a snowman:)

Reminders:

•      The deadline to submit the lunch form is Monday, 01/05/2015.
•       Thursday is International Day!

I hope you have a great evening! 

Quran (Tr. Ibtissam)

Alsalamu Alaikum, 

We will be having A test for Surat At-Tariq on Thursday, Dec-18 inshaAllah

Wa JAK

Abraar 6th Annual Quran Competition 2014-2015

Assalaamu Alaykum 

                                                                                                        

Dear Parents/Guardians

·         It is with great pleasure to inform you of our 6^th annual Quran Competition. The first round will be held in February 2015 Inshallah. (The final round will be first week of  April 2015).

·         The Competition is optional and is open to all Abraar students. It will be divided into the following Grade- Surah groups:

 

JK	Al Fateha, Annass, Al Falaq,and Al Ikhlas. (4Suras)
SK	Al Fateha, Annass, Al Falaq, Al Ikhlas, Al Masad, Annasr, Al Kawther, Al Asr,  Al Feeland Quraish. (10 Suras)
1	Al Asr, Al Feel, Quraish, Al Kaferoon, Al Maoon, Al Homaza, Attakathor, Al Qareah, Al Adiat and Al Qadr. (10 Suras)
2	Al Zalzala, Atteen, Al Qadr, Al Alaq, Ashareh, Adduha, Allail, Ashams, Al Balad and Al Fajr. (10 Suras)
3	Al Gashia, Al Alla, Al Bayyana, Attariq, Al Borooj,AlInshiqaaq , and Al Mutafifeen . (7Suras)
4	Al Mutafifeen, Al Infitar, Atakweer, Abasa, Annaziaat, Annaba Al Mursalat, and Al Insan. (8 Suras)
5	Al Insan, Al Qiama, Al Mudather, Al Mozzamel , Al Jinn and Nooh (6 Suras)
6	Al Jinn, Nooh, Al Maarej, Al Haaqa Al Qalam and Al Mulk  . (6 Suras)
7	Al Qalam, Al Mulk, Attahreem, Attalaq, Al Monafiqoon and Attagabon. (6 Suras)
8	Al Hasher, Al Momtahena, Assaf, Al Jumoaah, Al Monafiqoon and Al Tagaboon. (6 Suras)
9	Surat Almujadalah and Surat Yaseen.

• Registration: All entries must be registered with your Quran teacher in January. This email only to inform you with the competition requirement so you can practice during the winter break.
• Judging Criteria: Students will be judged based on memorization, rules of recitation (Tajweed), voice quality, and voice clarity.
• Prizes: First and Second places in each age group will receive valuable prizesInshallah.
• More details and information will follow and for any questions please contact Tr. Hadia on Abraar’s phone or at hkatbi@abraarschool.com

Quran (Tr,Ibtissam)

Alsalamu Alaikum,

 Please help your child to practice surah At-Tariq
Ayah 11 to 17

Classwork and Homework

Dear Parents

As-salamu-Alaikum,

Today we had a great day alhamdulilah!

Islamic Studies: Students are learning about the steps of prayer and how it is our key to Jannah. Today we watched a video showing the steps of prayer and the different positions in each step.

Math: . We  played a prediction game with tiles.

Art: Students made a craft of a birch tree in the winter time. They also made a snowman glyph craft where they had to answer different questions to make their snowman. As a result, each snowman turned out differently. They all did a beautiful job masha'Allah!

Homework:

• Homework pack (due on Wednesday)

Reminders:

• Spelling quiz on Monday (Revise lessons 7 to 11 and ordinal numbers first to twentieth)
• Math quiz on Wednesday (bar graph and pictograph)
• We have a Fundraising Dinner at the school today. Looking forward to seeing you there inshaAllah!

Have a lovely weekend!

Classwork and Homework

Dear Parents

As-salamu-Alaikum,

Today we had a great day alhamdulilah!

Social Studies: Students sat on the carpet and we looked at different types of maps. They went back to their places and completed a map worksheet where they read the map and answered questions about it.

Language: Students sat on the carpet and sister Hellay  read "I Wanna Iguana". They went back to their places and completed a comprehension quiz about the story.

Math: Students were reminded of yesterday's lesson about prediction. They took turns to give examples of  likely, unlikely, possible, impossible, and certain.Then they completed page 120 and 123 in their math books where they tossed a two-coloured counter 15 times and recorded the results in a tally chart and bar graph.

Science: We started to learn about reptiles and amphibians. We listened to a book on razkids "Slithery and Slimy" (level k) where we learned about the difference between reptiles and amphibians. We did the quiz as a class. Students are encouraged to read  the book again on Razkids for review,

Gym: We played Hockey and Frisbee.

Islamic Studies: We are learning about prayer. Today we reviewed Adhaan and Iqaama and the duaa we say after Adaan.

Homework:

• Homework pack (due on Wednesday)
• Math home connection page 120.
• Students have a math quiz on Wednesday, 12/17/2014 on pictographs and bar graphs. 

Reminders.

• This Saturday we have a Fundraising Dinner at school. Students will get to go to their classes and enjoy many fun activities like face painting, games and more! Looking forward to seeing you all this Saturday in shaa Allah!

Classwork

Dear Parents

As-salamu-Alaikum,

Today we had a great day alhamdulilah!

Writing: We talked about how the author persuade's the reader. We talked about different parts of a friendly letter. Each student wrote a letter to his/her parents convincing them to get a pet. They used the drafts they'd made yesterday.

Math: We talked about prediction and what it means. Students watched a video about prediction and we took turns to talk about the meaning of likely, unlikely,certain, possible and impossible when predicting an event. Afterwards we completed page 117 in our Math books.

Gym: We went to the gym and played Frisbee and Hockey.

Islamic Studies:We started  to read another chapter about prayer"We pray". Students took turns to read and  talked about the importance of praying properly and on time as mentioned in Quran and Hadieth,

Reminder: We have a fundraising dinner at school this Saturday. Looking forward to seeing you all inshaAllah!

I hope you all have a wonderful evening insha Allah!

Classwork and Homework

Dear Parents

As-salamu-Alaikum,

Today we had a great day alhamdulilah!

Writing: Students sat on the carpet and we talked about the author's purpose (to persuade, to inform or to entertain). Students were reminded of "I Wanna Iguana", they took turns to give examples of ways they can persuade their parents to get them to buy a pet.

Students completed a worksheet where they chose a pet and wrote reasons of why this pet is good and how they would take care of it.

Reading: Each student chose a book to read. They wrote the title of the book in their journals, the author's purpose and two sentences about the book.

Math Project: Students worked in groups to conduct a survey. They came up with a question to ask 10 students, and showed the results in a tally chart, a bar graph and pictograph on chart paper.Students took turns to present their projects in groups in front of the class,Good Work,2B!.


Homework:

• Have your child read a book (Today they got a book from the library), your child will write the title of the book, the author's purpose and two sentences about the book.

I hope you all have a wonderful evening inshaAllah!

Classword and Homework

As-salamu-Alaikum,

Dear Parents

Today we had a great day alhamdulilah!

Spelling: Students wrote their spelling quiz. The bonus was to write three words with the long "e" sound and to write 2 informative sentences. Students also completed exercises from lesson 12 (Review of lesson 7-11) in their spelling workbooks.

Math: Students made a pictograph  and bar graph by  using the data about winter sports on their whiteboards.

Science: We did a review by watching a video about insects. Then, students wrote 5 special things about insects.

Islamic Students: We started our new unit about Athan. We took turns reading a story and talked about what an athan is and an iqama. Students took turns to say the athan.

Homework:

• Keep your child's spelling book at home until Monday.
• Spelling quiz on Monday: List Words (Lessons 7 to  11) and Ordinal numbers (first to twentieth)

Have a great evening!

Friday's classwork and Homework

As-salamu-Alaikum,

Dear Parents

Today we had a great day alhamdulilah!

Math: We  are learning about how to read and interpret pictograph using a key, Students completed a worksheet

          about a pictograph.

Social Studies: We talked about the different types of maps, ordinal directions and the key we use when drawing a  map. Students also completed a map worksheet where they completed sentences using ordinal direction (north, south, east, west).

Language: Students sat on the carpet and we talked about the author's purpose. I read "I Wanna Iguana". We talked about the different ways Alex tried to convince his mother to get him an iguana. We also talked about different adjectives,the character in the story used to describe himself. Some students told the class how they persuade their parents to do something.

Scholastic Book Fair: We went to the book fair and some students bought books.

Reminders:

• Picture retake is on Tuesday.
• Students have a spelling quiz on Monday (feed, sea, meet, real, keep, week, deep, easy, beach, clean)

I hope you have a great weekend!

Message from Tr. Ibtissam

Dear Parents :

MashAllah all students in grade 2A & 2B finished memorizing Surat Al-AlA, all students did an excellent JOB !!!!!!!

The grade 2 class presented and put together a play focused on the verse number 7 of surat al-A'la.  This is a story about the Khalifa UmarBin al Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him), when he was the leader Amir al Mu'munin. At night he would walk around the city to see everything was okay or if something was wrong . He would try to fix things so that everybody would be okay, one night, he was walking by a very small house,he heard a milk seller telling her daughter that they should add water to the milk in order to make it seem like more,so they can have more money when they sell the milk . However, the daughter refused to do this and told her mom that she did that before they were Muslims,and the khalifa forbid to do that. Her mother replied by saying that the Khalifa will not know & he can't see us, but the daughter responded by saying that even though the Khalifa doesn't see us Allah knows and sees everything.

So the moral of the story is that we should remember is that Allah (swt) is always with us and we should make our intentions for the sake of Allah (swt).

Tr. Ibtissam

Classwork and Homework

Assalamu Alaikum,

Dear Parents,

Today we had a great day alhamdulilah!

Islamic Studies: Students had a pop quiz about wudoo.

Language: We talked about the author's purpose when writing. Students did some informative writing.

Math: We reviewed pictograph by doing a survey about favourite fruits and then students completed a pictograph worksheet.

Homework:

• Homework pack (due on Wednesday)
• French homework

Quran Homework (Tr. Ibtissam): Please help your child practice Surah At-Tariq from Ayah 6 to 10. 

Reminders: 

• Today students took the fundraising flyer.
• We are going to the Scholastic Book Fair tomorrow insha Allah.

Have a great evening in shaa Allah!

Classwork

As-salamu-Alaikum,

Dear Parents

Today we had a great day alhamdulilah!

Language: Students made an Author's Purpose Pie craft. They learned that an author writes for three purposes: To Persuade, To Inform or To Entertain.

Math: Students completed a math worksheet where they made a pictograph and answered questions about it.

Gym: We played Dodge Ball.

Social Studies: We watched a video about maps with 2B and some students got to show us their bedroom maps to the class.
                      
Reminders: 

• We are going to the Scholastic Book Fair on Friday insha Allah. Make sure you take a look at the flyer with your child. 

I hope you have a lovely evening!

Classwork and Homework

As-salamu-Alaikum,

Dear Parents

Today we had a great day alhamdulilah!

Math: Students were introduced to pictographs. We conducted a survey in class about our favourite chocolates and showed the results using a pictograph. Students also completed page 128 in their math books where they answered questions about a pictograph.

Language: Students made an ice cream craft where they wrote adjectives to describe the ice cream.

Islamic Studies: We finished our Wudu flip book with the steps of Wudu.

Science: We went to the Science Fair organized by grades 4 and 6. Students got to see different dioramas about animal habitats, they answered questions about the animals, and got treats!

Reminders: 

• Sign your child's spelling notebooks and make sure your child has it tomorrow.
• Your child took home the milk form today. If you are interested, make sure you send the form by 12/08/2014.
• We are going to the book fair on Friday insha-Allah. Students took the flyers yesterday. 

Have a great evening inshaAllah!

Classwork and Homework

As-salamu-Alaikum,

Dear Parents

Today we had a great day alhamdulilah!

Spelling: Students wrote their spelling quiz and the bonus was to write the continents. I described each continent and using my description, students had to write the continents. Also, the bonus included words that have the same spelling pattern like long "o" sound.

We learned about the long vowel sound "e". Students read the new list words and answered questions about them in their spelling books.

Math: We completed page 129 in our Math books where students answered questions about a bar graph.

Social Studies: We are learning about maps. Today students each took a KWL chart and competed the K and W portions of the chart by writing what they know about maps and what they want to know.

Gym: We played foxes and rabbits.

Islamic Studies: Students took turns to show the class the steps of wudoo.

Homework:

1. Draw a picture of your bedroom and label all the furniture (mapping skills).

2. Copy the new list words (lesson 11) in your agenda.

Reminders:

1. Tomorrow is toonie Tuesday. Students can come out of school uniform and bring a toonie.

2. Sign your child's agenda.

3. Today students took home the flyer for the book fair.

Have a great evening!