Announcements: 🗣️

Arabic Cultural Day: Students in grades 4–7 will participate in an Arabic Cultural Day with peers from other CPS Arabic‑learning schools at Lindblom High School on April 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. More information will be sent home after Spring Break.

We are looking for six Level‑1–approved chaperones before March 15, 2026, to help with this trip. Please email me if you are interested in supporting this event. 

Arabic After School Percussion Workshop: It is my pleasure to announce a unique artistic opportunity for students to explore and play traditional Arabic rhythms using a variety of percussion instruments. 

Join us on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 3:00–4:30 PM for an engaging hands‑on workshop that celebrates culture, creativity, and musical expression. Please use this Link to sign up

All LaSalle II families and all language students are welcome—no prior musical experience required!

8th Grade Dearborn, MI: Link to the trip information 

Donations to Our Treasure Chest: We are looking for parent donations to help us stock our classroom Treasure Chest with simple toys and supplies from the dollar store. These items will be given to students once they collect 20 Falcon Bucks as a reward for their participation, effort, and hard work.

If you would like to donate toys or school supplies, please purchase the items and send them to school with your child. Please note that I cannot collect any money; only direct donations of items are allowed. Your generosity and support are truly appreciated!

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Quarter 4, Week 3

(March 30 - April 03, 2026)

What Students are Working on During this Week  

Current Curriculum 

All units and lots of other extra resources are posted on your child's Google Classroom 

Please check your child’s Google Classroom to access the current instructional content, related materials, and assessments. Ensure that you follow the designated title format, which includes the quarter number and the corresponding week date, as listed in Google Classroom. All resources pertaining to the current unit are available within your child’s Google Classroom.

To review the current unit objectives for your child, please use the navigation tabs above and select your child’s grade level. This section provides assessment dates and the objectives for the current quarter.

Unit Content for K-8 Grades: Please access your child’s Google Classroom to view the complete content for the units listed below. 

Kindergarten: Unit 4: I Know My Arabic Numbers (1-10). Content on Google Classroom

1st Grade:  Unit 4: Describing My Family and Friends (Part 1) as well as  (ك-ي). Click on the Topic to Access Materials and Content on Google Classroom

2nd Grade: Unit 4: My House (Part 1). Content on Google Classroom

3rd Grade: Unit 4: Useful Expressions (Part 1). Content on Google Classroom

4th Grade: Unit 1: Review: (Part 1). Weather, Pastimes, and Clothing: This is for preparation for the STAMP Test to be taken next year. Content on Google Classroom. 

5th Grade: Unit 4: Places in my Neighborhood (Part 1). Content on Google Classroom

6th Grade:  Unit 4: Eating Healthy Lunch (Part 1). Content on Google Classroom

7th Grade:  Unit 1:Review: (Part 1). Weather, Sports, Pastimes, and Schooling. This is for the preparation for the STAMP Test that will be taken next year. Content on Google Classroom.

8th Grade: Unit 4: Landforms of Egypt (Part 1).  Content on Google Classroom.

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Grading Policy on the Gardebook, Grades 3-8 only:

 Miscellaneous  (10%): Participation, homework, in-class formative assessment worksheets, and/or independent work during the Asynchronous classes for students. (Worksheets, written or oral practice assignments, etc.) 

Summative Assessments (90%): These include quizzes, performance tasks,  projects, etc. We are using SBG for all 3rd-8th-grade students. Each of the following assessments is considered a summative assessment that will happen 2 times throughout the quarter. 

SBG Interpretive Assessments 30%

SBG Interpersonal Assessments 30% 

SBG Presentational Assessments 30%

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WL late work policy (for grades 3-8)

 Late work will be accepted under the following conditions: 

Ø  Interpersonal Mode Assessments: No makeups/redos unless the student was absent or had extenuating circumstances. Makeups are to be scheduled with the teacher. If the student does not participate in the interpersonal mode assessment after multiple attempts and/or modifications (ie, there is nothing to grade), then the student will receive a zero in the Gradebook, and the parent will be notified.

Ø  Presentational Mode Assessments: For absences or extenuating circumstances, students will be allowed up to one week scheduled with the teacher to complete the written assignment or present to the class. If a student arrives on the presentation day with nothing prepared, then a grade of zero will be given until the presentation is completed. The highest grade earned on a late presentation is 89.

Ø  Interpretive Mode Assessments: If absent, the student will be allowed up to one week to make up the assessment. Retakes will be at the discretion of the teacher, depending on the assignment.

Ø  In-Class Work: Any in-class work that is not completed within the timeframe set by the teacher should be completed at home and returned the following class day.

Ø  No extra credit assignments.

Ø   For grades 4-8, it is your responsibility to find out what assignments/quizzes were missed during an absence. Check with your partners *before* consulting me.

Ø  If you have an excused absence, you have the same number of days absent to turn in your work. 

Ø  In case of a long-term absence, it is the students' and parents’ responsibility to meet with the teacher as soon as possible to arrange a plan for submitting missed assignments.  

Ø  All missed quizzes and homework will be taken upon return from the absence. You will be asked to arrange a time to make up quizzes during your language period.

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How can I help my child learn the Arabic content of the week? 

Parent/Guardian Support and Monitoring Guidelines:

1. Monitor Progress: Ensure your child is following the reading and writing plan step by step.

2. Reinforce Learning: Encourage your child to recite all the letters learned daily or sing the alphabet song.

3. Assess Alphabet Knowledge: You may test your child’s knowledge of the Arabic alphabet by printing these flashcards and asking them to identify each letter. Please ensure no English is written on the flashcards: Free Arabic Alphabet Flashcards
Alternatively, you can observe your child completing this Quizlet self-check activity: Arabic Alphabet Quizlet

4. Practice Writing: Confirm that your child uses the Arabic script to practice writing.

5. Practice Reading: Confirm that your child uses the Arabic packet and read all the included sentences associated with the current part of the unit that we are learning currently. This way your child can be ready when we do reading practices in class and/or comprehension activities.  

Current Content Plan: (What we are learning in class)

1. Take the Arabic packet home daily and spend 10–15 minutes practicing the current vocabulary.

2. Complete any missing assignments at home to stay on track with your class work.

3. Ask for help immediately when needed.

4. Practice reading sentences related to each part of the unit as soon as we begin that section.

5. During reading activities, raise your hand and try to read aloud. Participate in speaking activities by volunteering. There is nothing to lose by trying—and you might earn Falcon Bucks!

6. Please email me if you need help with any assignment.

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Google Classroom:

 All updates and announcements will be added to this page as well as emailed and inserted on my LaSalle II web page. Parents are more than welcome to join our Google Classroom pages. All class assignments will be listed on the Google Classroom page as well as the weekly lesson plan. 

All new 2-8-grade students have a special learning plan designed to help them catch up with their peers. The New Students Learning Plan is posted on your child's Google Classroom. 

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Useful Apps to help you proceed with your Arabic assignments in class and/or when absent:

• Google Classroom, where to find all assignments and practice materials. Click here to learn how to use this app

• How to turn in an assignment on your Google Classroom: Click here to learn about it. 

• Google Meet, where we will be holding our live meeting every other week for each grade level.  Click here to learn how to use this app

• PearDeck, an interactive app to help promote interpersonal skills for students.  Click here to learn how to use this app

• Edpuzzle, where you will do your cultural activities. If the app doesn't work, please use the attached link on the stream front page to do your activity.  Click here to learn how to use this app 

• Kami, to do your worksheets online if you don't have access to a printer at home. You may turn in your assignment directly after you finish it. I will grade it and return it to you.  Click here to learn how to use this app

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Path to Seal of Biliteracy: 

Our 5th and 8th-graders will take the Path to the Seal of Biliteracy test.  In March of every year, our 8th grade studnts will take the STAMP 4S test.  In March every year, our 5th grade studnts will take the STAMP 4Se test. To learn more about the Path to Seal of Biliteracy, please Click Here:  

Benefits: To learn more about a student's level from an objective snapshot in time, similar to other standardized tests they take. To recognize the achievement and hard work that students have put in so far on their journey toward becoming bi-/multi-lingual. To be able to share with high schools for potential placement (if 8th). 

Earning the award is a bonus, but even if they don't, the exam can provide a clear picture of what students are able to do alone in the language without support and to better understand what they can work on to continue to build proficiency. 

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Other Resources: 

Language Resources for Extra Practice

1- Talk in Arabic

2- Learn Arabic

3- Arabic Vocabulary

4- General Arabic Resources 

5- Phrases Book 

6- Arabic Reading

Recommended Resources for K-1 and all new students.

http://yemenlinks.com/Theme/Arabic_Resources

Alphabet Resources:

§  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANIoxAxruys

§  http://www.omniglot.com/writing/arabic.htm

§  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g6QS67UsmQ&feature=related

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Grading Policy:

https://docs.google.com/a/cps.edu/document/d/150lBYcmZdXRckw-SZZmbnaEhrG7jXxKo9POIEZeNQeQ/edit?usp=sharing 

Our Grading Scale and Points weight for grades 6-8 is attached below. (Grading Scale and Points)

Our Curriculum Map and daily Arabic language class schedule for the 2025-26 school year, all grades, can be found on the Arabic Class Syllabus. The Syllabus is attached here. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

General Language Curriculum Maps:

A curriculum map is a document explaining what we plan to teach. Please keep in mind that the process of curriculum mapping is always a work in progress. We will revisit, review, and revise the maps based on the needs of our students. We hope you will use these maps as an informative tool for your child’s language-learning experience at LaSalle II. Please get in touch with your child's teacher if you have any questions about the content. Please click here to view our world language curriculum maps.