ANNUR ISLAMIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Issue #1 AIS Annur Islamic School Newsletter September 2015 2195 CENTRAL AVENUE, SCHNECTADY, NEW YORK, 12304 *********************************** Principal s Message Dr. Walid Hawana Dear AIS Parents, Staff, and Students, Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh, Are you ready to join the school this year with a positive attitude? Thanks for all the parents who volunteered last year and supported the school financially, but I m looking for more involvement this year please. Can I ask for 100 % involvement either from the mother, the father, or even both? We will have a challenge this year in academics and activities and getting to know 4 new staff joining our team this year. When you left last year, you left with ITBS results only. Now the results of the NY tests have come 3 weeks ago, and our students have done better than last year, yet we still expect more of them in ELA and Math. For those who need help, we will have tutoring for them as soon as we return from Adha Eid Holiday, In Shaa Allah. Alhamdullilah, we replaced the old vinyl tiles with beautiful ceramic tiles in Pre-K and KG classes and in the hallway starting from the entrance to the elevator. Please enjoy the new updates and help us by keep it clean. The cost of this updates is a gift from parents who support the school very much. More updates to the school will follow as soon as we have more donations or funds to do so. I m inviting all parents for a breakfast with me and AIS staff on Saturday, September 19 th, at 10:00 am in the school. I would like to discuss with the parents the school goals for this upcoming year, academic expectations, future plans for Annur School, and parents role in helping students and the school. Please come with positive attitude and back us up all the way to reach our goals. It is not new to say that the right hand cleans the left hand and vice versa. The school rests on your shoulders, like the future of your kids. Teach your children love and respect and we will teach them the rest. Jazakum Allahu Khairun Beginning of Day Transportation Rules: Drop - off time is 7:30am Deadline for late arrivals is 8:15am Late Pass & Parent s Signature are required after 8:15am End of Day Transportation Rules: 2:30pm is the deadline for accepting any change for bus or parent pick up Pick-up time is 3:30pm $5 for every 15 minutes after 3:45pm
ANNUR ISLAMIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Issue # 1 2 SEPTEMBER 2015 ***TEACHERS *** September 1 st & 2 ND 7:30AM to 4:00PM: TEACHER ORIENTATION & CLASSROOM SETUP Thursday, September 3 rd : 1 st Day of School Friday, September 4 th - 11 th : Crazy Cookie Fundraiser & Friday Khutbah (Dr. Hawana) Monday, September 7 th : Labor Day No School Thursday, September 9 th : Picture Day Friday, September 11 th : Open House 4pm 6pm & MCC Khutbah (5 th grade + up) Saturday, September 12 th : Saint Rose Volunteer (10am-2pm) Monday, September 14 th : Leukemia Lymphoma Society Drive Begins Friday, September 18 th : Math League High School Deadline Registration Saturday, September 19 th : Principal s Breakfast Monday, September 21 st : Eid Bazaar & Hajj Ceremony **fast on the Day of Arafat Tuesday, September 22 nd : Eid Bazaar Wednesday, September 23 rd - Monday, September 28 th : Eid Break Thursday, September 24 th : Shalimar Dinner 5pm 8:30pm Tuesday, September 29 th : Boscov s fundraising Tuesday, September 29 th October 2 nd : Iowa Testing Week OCTOBER 2015 Friday, October 2 nd : Leukemia Lymphoma Society Assembly 2pm Saturday, October 3 rd : Boscov s Event - 10am-9:30pm *volunteers are needed (visit our booth)* Monday, October 5 th 9 th : DRA Testing Thursday, October 8 th : Creative Communications Essay deadline Monday, October 12 th Friday, October 16 th : Midterm Week Wednesday, October 14 th : Hijri Year Celebration 2pm ** come and join us** Friday, October 16 th : MCC Khutbah Saturday, October 17 th : International Restaurant 4:00pm to 6:00pm *potluck Monday, October 19 th : No School Staff Development Friday, October 23 rd : All Day Reading Day & NO UNIFORM
ANNUR ISLAMIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Issue # 1 3 AIS IS A NUT FREE ZONE Please Refrain Packing Nuts in Your Child s Lunch and Snacks in consideration for Students with Allergies. Mondays: Pasta w/chicken Tuesdays: Pizza Wednesdays: Veggie Rice w/chicken Thursdays: Hotdogs Fridays: Chicken Sandwiches **ALL MEALS COME WITH FRUIT OR VEGGIE ** PLEASE MAKE SURE Our students are dressed according to the school dress code & appropriately for the weather. Our students are provided with a nutritious lunch every day. Morning assembly is important to AIS everyday routine. Punctuality with everyday arrival helps your child to value time and become a serious student. Please provide your child with all needed supplies.
ANNUR ISLAMIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Issue # 1 4 AIS OPEN HOUSE Sep. 11 th 4:00PM TO 6:00PM Parents are encouraged to come & meet the family of AIS and see the facility and specially your child s classroom!!! Principal s Breakfast Sep. 19 th 10:00am- 12:00pm Join your Principal for a yummy healthy meal! 9/9/2015 During the School DAY Pictures will be sold @ $15 / Sheet **please dress your students in clean uniform** (Special Thanks to a parent, Brother Afzal) Hajj Ceremony - 9/21/15 ***Zamzam Water & Gifts are welcome to send to AIS office to giveaway to students at the event. Volunteers are needed!!*** Shalimar Dinner Thursday, September 24 th, 2015 Shalimar Restaurant in Clifton Park is hosting a fundraising dinner on Thursday 24 th between 5:00pm - 8:30 pm in an effort to help AIS raise funds! Please be part of the Nobel mission. (Special Thanks to a parent, Brother Rahman)
ANNUR ISLAMIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Issue # 1 5 Eid Bazaar Where: @ AIS When: September 21 st 22 nd INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT Saturday, October 17 th - 4:00pm - 6:00pm Bring your favorite cultural dish and share! PRINCIPAL S READING CLUB October 2015 (For Middle School Only) Reading Day Friday Khutbah Stop by the office to see how you can help
ANNUR ISLAMIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Issue # 1 6 All Day Reading Day No uniform Friday, October 23 rd, 2015 **please dress appropriately** (No tights, no shorts, no see-through cloths, no symbols or inappropriate messages on cloths) *bring your favorite book to read & nutritious lunch & snack* (No soda) Hijri Year Celebration Wednesday, October 14 th, 2015-2pm ** come and join us** Boscov s Event Saturday, October 3 rd : - 10am-9:30pm ***volunteers are needed (please visit our booth) ***