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Ramadan Mubarak!
Many families in our district practice Islam. Sunday, March 10th marks the beginning of Ramadan, a month-long holiday celebrated by Muslims (those who practice Islam). Your students and their families who practice Islam may be fasting (no food or drink, including water) from sunrise to sunset for the next 30 days. Typically, middle school and high school students will fast; however, some elementary students may be fasting as well. Fasting, late nights, and early mornings may impact students' energy levels and academic performance.
Educators’ support is greatly appreciated by students and families as it will allow students to meet the requirements of their classes while engaging in the rituals of Ramadan. Recommended accommodations and supports for students include:
Communicating with students and their families because individual needs during Ramadan may vary greatly. Let parents know you are supportive of their child and want to help make Ramadan a success. You may ask them what you can do to help make that happen.
Being patient with students as they may be tired and get frustrated easily.
Being flexible with assignments, due dates, and tests. For important tests, mornings usually are better than afternoons.
Giving students somewhere to go if they do not want to go to the cafeteria during lunch.
Allowing students to have a quiet, private place to pray; however, this should be available all year, not just during Ramadan. It would be appropriate to provide a small rug or mat for each student.
Not singling out students. Some students will want to share their culture with their classmates, while others will not want any added attention. As we learned from ICS, we should not rely on others to teach us about their differences. We need to educate ourselves.
Some students might be absent on Fridays, especially for the first Friday of Ramadan on March 15th, Jumma, to attend Friday prayer at their mosque.
The end of Ramadan is Tuesday, April 9th. The day after, April 10th, is Eid-al-Fitr. Students may miss school on this day, as well as the next day or two, to travel and celebrate with their families.
Remember, this is not about bringing faith into the classroom; it is about ensuring each student has the support needed to succeed. Thank you for caring about the well-being of our diverse school community.
Please reach out to Courtney Lewis, English Learner Program Coordinator, with questions or concerns.
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