Salam 3B Parents,

The students had an outstanding time at Hidden Villa. They did so many things there. They hiked, listened to the sounds of nature, made a natural salad straight from the earth, fed chickens, ate flowers, played in creeks, and ate lunch amongst the trees. The staff was so kind and helpful. The volunteers were a great help as always. We ended up staying longer than we expected. Thank you all for being patient with us. The students would have camped there if they could :)

 I encourage you to take your child outside in nature at least once a week. It is the greatest place to heal and recharge. It has so many benefits, so ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS! We are blessed to live in an area that allows us to be outside often, alhamduallah.

We are published authors, mashallah! Our classbooks will be coming in next week, inshallah! The students are so excited! We started i-Ready diagnostics last week. Please have them play outside after school, sleep early, eat a healthy breakfast, and bring an extra snack and a cold water bottle with them every weekday. 

ELA: In ELA, We are reviewing concepts from the past as well as continuing lesson 25. Our unit test will be next week, inshallah. We will also continue narrative writing. 

Math: In math, we are done with Module 16 and fractions. We are moving into Module 18 which is all about Data, graphs, and measurements. Then we will work on Shapes in Modules 19 and 20. We will come back to Module 17 after that which involves mass and volume.

Science: We finished unit 4 and took the test. The next unit is all about ecosystems! 

  Social Studies:  We are learning about NGO's and how to help our planet. The high school students are developing our Climate Change Curriculum for elementary school students. They gave our class a lesson on plastic pollution and completed a school cleanup yesterday! 

    News 

If you plan on traveling over the summer and will not be present the last week of school, please let me know as soon as possible. The students are practicing for plays that they will perform for you during that week. I need to know who will not be able to participate. 

Reminders/ Events:                                                  

• Please check our class calendar for daily homework assignments and events

• Minimum Day 5/8

• Terra Nova- Standardized Testing 5/6-5/10

• MEMORIAL DAY NO SCHOOL 5/27

• End of the year ceremony 5/ ?

• Last day of school 5/31

Ms. Sophia 

Salam 3B Parents,

RAMADAN MUBARAK! 🌙☪️

ELA: In ELA, We are working on the main idea and key details. We are also working on comparing and contrasting and plural nouns, adjectives that compare, and word roots. In writing, we are completing our final draft for informational writing, and are building the habit of journaling almost daily in our free writing journal. 

Math: In math, we are almost done with module 13 on fractions. The test will be on Monday 3/25, inshallah. Please make sure they do their homework daily. They need the practice. 

Science: We finished unit 3. The test will be on Thursday 3/21/24, inshallah. We also did a super fun experiment involving bubbles. It turns out glycerin really makes bubbles stronger! Our next unit is all about vertebrates and invertebrates. We will dive into all animal groups as well. 

  Social Studies:  We completed branches of government. We will learn about the US Constitution and the preamble. 

    News The Student Council is thrilled to announce the commencement of Penny Wars once again this year, aimed at supporting the people of Gaza through PIOUS PROJECTS. Penny Wars not only serves as a means of fundraising but also fosters a sense of healthy competition among all GIS students and staff. This fundraiser involves the use of real coins in the donation process, providing students with a hands-on approach to giving back. Each grade level will have a designated money jug clearly labeled and placed in the lobby. 

The objective is for teams to accumulate the most points (with 1 penny equating to 1 point) by the end of the "war." While pennies, nickels, and dimes contribute positively to a team's score, quarters will serve as tools for sabotage. By depositing quarters (equivalent to 25 points each) into other teams' containers, teams can deduct 25 points from their competitors.

Let's come together, have fun, and increase our good deeds, insha'Allah

Reminders/ Events:                                                  

• We are in dire need of GLUE STICKS! 🙏

• Please check our class calendar for daily homework assignments and events

• Ramadan Hours 3/11-4/3 M-TH (8-2:15) F (9-3:15)

• Penny Wars 3/25-4/3

• Spring/Eid Break 4/4- 4/14

• Eid Carnival 4/15

• Fieldtrip To Hidden Villa 4/19

Ms. Sophia 

Salam 3B Parents,

RAMADAN MUBARAK! 🌙☪️

ELA: In ELA We have finished reading our novel, The One and Only Ivan. We will watch the movie today instead of art. They are so happy to have their stuffy with them to cuddle with just like our main character did.  In writing, we are going to dive back into narrative writing and strengthen are conventions and attention to the details. We are also working on suffixes -ed and -ing. We are working on the main idea vs. theme, adverbs that compare, personification, and dictionary skills. 

Math: In math, we started fractions. It is usually a very hard concept, so please make sure your child does all the homework. 

Science: We started propagating mint from my garden. My mint was originally propagated from another plant that was from Palestine. The stems produced roots! The kiddos are so excited about it. They observe them daily and record their data. When we are done with this experiment, they will get to take it home and plant it in a pot or in the ground. We are finished with unit 3. We will review it next week, inshallah. The test will be the following week. 

  Social Studies:  We completed branches of government. We will move into democracy vs. dictatorship next.

    News

The students had an opportunity to attend a reptile show. They touched snakes! It was very informative. Many students will be fasting next week. Please send a snack and water bottle in case they need to break their fast. We want to encourage them but they are still learning and practicing. It's good to be in school where many are fasting too, it allows them to feel a part of something bigger and the busy day keeps their minds off of hunger. 

Reminders/ Events:                                                  

• We are in dire need of GLUE STICKS! 🙏

• Please check our class calendar for daily homework assignments and events

• Ramadan Hours 3/11-4/3 M-TH (8-2:15) F (9-3:15)

• Islamic Book Fair 3/11- 3/15

• Penny Wars 3/25-4/3

• Spring/Eid Break 4/4- 4/14

• Eid Carnival 4/15

• Fieldtrip To Hidden Villa 4/19

Ms. Sophia 

Salam 3B Parents,

Welcome back! I hope that each of you had a wonderful break and enjoyed a special time with friends and family. Time away from our everyday tasks can be remarkably restorative. The family and I spent our break relaxing! We went to Big Sur once and enjoyed the waves. Now that we’re all back on campus, I am looking forward to all the events that the spring semester brings, including Character Day which will be held THIS Wednesday, 1/8/24, inshallah. Our theme is Despicable Me. I will dress up as Mr. Gru while all my students will be minions. You do not have to buy any costumes. I do expect all of the kiddos to be wearing a yellow shirt and blue jeans.

ELA: In ELA We are almost done with unit 3. We will be working on Compare and contrast, pronoun-verb agreement, author's Purpose, and the "NOT" prefixes in- and im- this week. In phonics, we are working on the or and ar sounds. We are almost done with our third writing piece. This time they are writing about a person they would be for one whole day. We will begin our first novel in mid-January, inshallah. It is The One and Only Ivan. If your child doesn't have this book, please purchase it by the end of the month. They will need it for our novel study this month. 

Math: In math, we started Module 9- Addition and Subtraction Strategies.

Science: We are continuing Chapter 2 Energy and its Forms. We are almost done with it. The chapter test will be next week.  

  Social Studies:  We finished our Native Americans Unit. The students will be making their vests this week. We will start our next unit on the Gold Rush of California. They will go back in time and work in groups to create a business plan and advertisement that will benefit the people in boom towns during that time. 

NEWS: 

We are in dire need of GLUE STICKS!

You can view your child's i-ready results by following this link. District’s Report Code 65WWMT.

Reminders/ Events:                                                  

• Character Day 1/10/24

• No school - 1/15-1/16 MLK DAY/ PTC for MS

Ms. Sophia 

Salam 3B Parents,

ELA: In ELA we have been working on Yonder Mountain plays. This is just for practice, to prepare them for Reader's Thater coming up next semester. It also helps with fluency and expression. We are working on contractions in phonics and finishing our third writing piece. This time they are writing about a person they would be for one whole day. Some of them chose interesting people like Yuji Naka! We will begin our first novel in mid-January, inshallah. It is The One and Only Ivan. If your child doesn't have this book, please purchase it by the end of the month. They will need it for our novel study in January. 

Math: In math, we are almost done with Module 8. The test will be on Thursday. Please review the day prior with your child, especially 2-step word problems. The review will be sent home. Module 9 will be on Addition and Subtraction Strategies.

Science: We are continuing Chapter 2 Energy and its Forms. We are learning about types of energy and how it's transferred. This is a harder concept. Please review it with your child at home. 

  Social Studies:  Last week, we finished all five Native American tribes. We learned about the Southeast Woodlands, North Eastwoodlands, People of the Plains, The Pacific Northwest, and the Southwest Indians. There is a Native American Heritage online library that they can enjoy HERE.  The students will create vests in art this week to show their understanding of what they learned. The test will be tomorrow,  Tuesday 1/19/23.

NEWS: 

We will have our written spelling bee on Thursday. The top 5-6 people will go to the next round. On Friday, they will compete in the oral spelling bee. Winners will get a small prize. 

Reminders/ Events:                                                  

• In class Spelling Bee- 12/21-12/22 

• i-Ready Math testing 12/18- 12/22

• Module 8 Test 12/21

• SS TEST 1/19/23

• Winter Break 12/23/23-1/7/23

Ms. Sophia 

Salam 3B Parents,

ELA: In ELA we started Unit 3. When we finish Unit 3, we will begin our first novel, The One and Only Ivan. If your child doesn't have this book, please purchase it by the end of the month. They will need it for our novel study in January. 

Math: In math, we are done with Module 7. The test will be tomorrow. Please review tonight with your child. The review was sent home. Module 8 will be learning to connect and apply them to solve 2-step problems.

Science: We are still on Chapter 2 Energy and its Forms. We will be learning about the transformation of energy through a hands-on experiment/lab. 

  Social Studies:  We have two more tribes to learn about in our Native American unit. As we learn about the indigenous people, the students are gaining an understanding that certain terms used to refer to Native Americans may now be considered offensive. While many Native Americans refer to each other as Indians, some object to the term because it is associated with explorer Christopher Columbus, who mistook the Caribbean islands for those of the Indian Ocean, known as the Indies. Thus, people Indigenous to the Americas were dubbed Indians. The term "Indian" has been troublesome ever since. We consider saying “Indigenous people,” “Native people," "American Indians," or “First Nation” people instead. 

 This week, we will learn about the Southeast Woodlands and the North Eastwoodlands. There is a Native American Heritage online library they can refer to HERE.  The students will create vests in art next week to show their understanding of what they learned. The test will be on Tuesday 1/19/23.

NEWS: 

Thank you to all the families who attended Steam Night! We had a fantastic time. GIS is consistently magical for me, and it truly becomes a special experience for all the children during that night. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the parents who contributed to the creation of the Autumn Sensory Bins. Without your support, this event would not have been possible. We've been celebrating this incredible night for 8 years, and each time, it brings immense joy to us as staff and to our GIS families. 

Reminders/ Events:

• In class Spelling Bee- 12/21-12/22 

• i-Ready Reading testing 12/11-12/15

• Module 7 Test TOMORROW

• SS TEST 1/19/23

• Winter Break 12/23/23-1/7/23

Ms. Sophia 

Salam 3B Parents,

ELA: This week we worked on reviewing all the components of unit 2. The students also focused on the oo sounds with their patterns. We began our second paragraph writing about the food we don't like. I can't wait for you to read them. Some of them really don't like specific things. We also worked on writing letters to the children of Gaza. The students are so thoughtful. Seeing their words and drawings reflect kindness is truly inspirational. 

Math: In math, we finished Module 6 and will take the Module test on Monday 11/20 inshallah. We will Start Module 7 Relating Multiplication and Division, on Monday 11/27

Science: We have finished Chapter 1 and the test was today. We will Start Chapter 2 Energy and its Forms, after Thanksgiving Break

  Social Studies:  We have completed our unit on The California Regions with our wonderful hands-on project and assessment. Our next unit is Native Americans in North America. We will start this week on People of the Plains

NEWS: 

Our Middle and High School student councils are working together to create a day dedicated to Palestine on Tuesday, November 21st. This will include everyone dressing up in Palestinian colors and activities about Palestine based on grade level. The theme for this day is "Once Upon a Time in Palestine." The goal and purpose of this is to show solidarity and build a sense of community with our school but also to allow students to express themselves and their feelings about the matter at hand. We are attaching a short description of each grade level's activities and how it connects to the overarching theme for teachers to be prepared as well.  Each grade level will work on a project and decorate their class board outside of their classrooms, by Monday, November 20th, insha'Allah. 

Our 3rd graders will be writing Letters/cards to the children of Gaza 

Significance: A touching gesture of empathy by sending letters and heartfelt cards to the children of Gaza. In a world where borders are dividing, these messages can become bridges, carrying words of hope and solidarity to young souls facing the harsh realities. We hope that each letter can allow the children to display their love and support for children in Gaza.

Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's was a phenomenal experience. That will continue to be my favorite field trip of all time. There are so many cool skills they learn in two hours. They learned how a supermarket works, what organic means, why it's important to buy local produce, what pesticides are, the value of money, what the workers have to go through every morning to get the products out on the floor, what -15 degrees feels like, and how to recycle and reuse. They also experienced the act of shopping alone without mom or dad there to tell them NO! - Well some of them, at least :)

Reminders/ Events:

• Module 6 Test M 11/20

• Starbooks T 11/21/23

• Wed 11/22 No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences

• Th 11/23 and Fri 11/24 No School - Thanksgiving Break

• STEAM NIGHT TH 12/7 (REGISTER)

I hope your Thanksgiving Break is filled with much love, warmth, family, good food... 

and tons of thankfulness. Happy Thanksgiving!

Ms. Sophia 

Salam 3B Parents,

ELA: This week we worked on abstract nouns and concrete nouns. The students also focused on the short o sound with their patterns (aw, au, o). We also reviewed context clues to help us identify the meanings of challenging words in vocabulary. The students are working hard on their dictionary skills. They are really getting the hang of using a dictionary properly and understanding how guide words help us. They have also worked on the relationship between cause and effect, and the importance of understanding a character's perspective in comprehension. 

Math: In math, we finished Module 5 lessons. We will review the module and the test will be on Monday, inshallah. Module 6 is the foundation for division. They are excited about it! This week we also played more partner multiplication math games. They love doing this and it's really allowing them to become more fluent with the multiples of numbers. They created Multiplication Wheels as well. They loved this because it allowed them to see the pattern of a wheel and how you can use it as a helpful tool to multiply. 

Science: We will continue the next lesson on forces and motion. What is Gravity? 

  Social Studies:  We will have a project next Wednesday for the California Regions. A guide with directions was sent out yesterday. Please read it carefully, and have students return it completed by Monday. All items will be required to be in class by Wednesday 11/8. Points will be deducted for anyone who does not bring the necessary materials or return the completed form on the day of the project.

NEWS: 

Our Field trip will finally take place next Thursday 11/9/23, inshallah. Thank you for your patience and cooperation on this. I always think if something doesn't happen for you, there's a reason. Maybe Allah is protecting you from it. Inshallah, we will have 7 volunteers that day. You will be receiving an email next week with all the information. Please sign up for an item for our class potluck if you haven't already. Also, please consider the volunteers who will be there when bringing potluck items. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:

volunteersignup.org/7WR4L

To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do.

Thank you for volunteering!

Reminders/ Events:

• Module 5 Test 11/6

• Fieldtrip 11/9

• Wed 11/22 No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences

• Th 11/23 and Fri 11/24 No School - Thanksgiving Break

        Thank you, 

Ms. Sophia 

Salam 3B Parents,

ELA: This week we will work on inferencing and drawing conclusions. We will also learn about silent beginnings in phonics (gn, kn, wr), dictionary Skills, context clues, and using commas. If your child did not bring a dictionary or thesaurus please check the supply list to ensure you purchase the correct books. They are required. We will continue with a new topic in narrative writing. Some of the students have also started meeting with our reading specialist Sr. Tehmina twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) While they are out of the room, we do not start new content. We get into our Daily 5. The students work on writing and reading. I meet with each group as well. We have a book club where we read a particular leveled book together, discuss it, and analyze the content in it. 

Math: In math, finished Module 4 and will take the test tomorrow. The review was sent home today to go over. We have been playing math games daily which only takes about 5-6 minutes but has an enormous effect on multiplication fact fluency. Students respond to learning when engaged, challenged, and enjoying their tasks. There is quite a difference when they are active participants!

Math Games create a context for developing math skills. Through games, students can discover ways to apply what they have learned in the classroom. They feel motivated to find creative solutions and take an active part in their own learning. They also provide opportunities to explore math concepts and notice new patterns and relationships. These games offer another way to practice computational fluency, in a more engaging way than traditional drills and worksheets. 

Science: We will discuss How Mass affects motion, friction, and gravity.

  Social Studies:  We will continue California Regions- Mountain Region. We will have a hands-on project in two weeks to complete this unit.  Information on the project will be sent in their take-home folder soon. Please keep an eye out for that. 

NEWS: 

Today we practiced a planned Lockdown Drill. Safety continues to be an ongoing conversation with our staff and students. We feel it’s important to remind you about our safety procedures. As required by law, we practice earthquake drills, lockdown drills, and shelter-in-place drills throughout the year to make sure we are prepared for an emergency. Our school has worked diligently to correctly develop and implement safety procedures. The students will practice the actual procedures of gathering in a corner of the classroom out of sight tomorrow as well. The goal of drills is to improve our ability to protect students, save lives, and reduce injuries in an actual emergency. These practice drills allow us to evaluate our emergency operation plans and improve our response skills. Please talk with your child about lockdowns if you deem it appropriate. Our goal, while practicing important safety procedures, is to be sure all students feel safe. Safety is our number one priority.  I always tell my students "The way you practice is how you perform." If you ever have questions about school safety, please contact your principal or vice principal.

Reminders/ Events:

• Remember to check Infinite Campus frequently

• Module 4 Test 10/24

        Thank you, 

Ms. Sophia 

Aloha 3B Parents,

ELA: This week we are publishing our paragraph writing. We will continue using paragraph writing until the students gain strength in their writing skills. We will also go over skills including revising and editing, phonics LONG O and triple r blends sounds, synonyms, verb tenses, and inferencing. 

Math: In math, we are working on Module 4 with the Distributive Property. This property is a bit intimidating, but it's a strategy that is useful, important, and will be used in real life as they grow. We became distributive doctors for the day! They LOVED this! I even referred to them as Dr. Ahmad or Dr. Mazen the entire period :) You should have seen their faces light up when I called them all doctors!!! Our first “operation” as newly named Distributive Doctors was to use our scalpels, otherwise known as popsicle sticks, to cut our arrays. Using EXPO markers, the doctors wrote on their desks a multiplication expression for each of the arrays. This made their day! Next, we added both arrays together to find the total. We repeated this a few more times and practiced “breaking apart” the arrays in both horizontal and vertical directions. 

Science: We will begin with Forces and Motion as we dig deeper into push, pull, friction, gravity, forces, and motion.

  Social Studies:  We will start with the regions of California- desert region, mountain region, coastal region, and central valley. We will dig deeper into one region weekly. 

NEWS: 

POSTPONED Our Field trip to Trader Joe's and Rotary Play Garden will be This Thursday. We will depart at 10:30 and come back by 2:30 inshallah. Volunteers will be emailed with details. Please remember to sign up here for the Potluck. 

Read Carefully:

Please bring ONLY the items listed, nothing else.

Bring the item in a disposable bag/box/tray. (Washed if needed)

Label it with your child’s name and section 3B.

Send the item to school with your child. 

Students are required to come in RED Eagle Run shirts

Students must bring $10 on the day of the trip- labeled in a ziploc bag to shop with

Parents who are volunteering will be expected to carry and set up all of the potluck items! 

Parents volunteering will enjoy the feast with us!

Everyone must sign up for one item at least.

Reminders/ Events:

• Remember to check Infinite Campus- Progress Reports will be out soon!

• Eagle Run- 10/26

• Field trip Thursday 10/19

     Mahalo, 

Ms. Sophia 

Aloha 3B Parents,

ELA: This week we began paragraph writing. We will continue using paragraph writing until the students gain strength in their writing skills. We are also learning Morphology skills, cause and effect, long i sounds, plural nouns, and more. We are reviewing all next week because we are done with UNIT 1.

Math: we started Module 3 which is all about expanding our multiplication strategies. This is a short Module. So the test will be next Wednesday. Our next Module is applying multiplication strategies even further. We will have an art project this Friday on calculating the area of rectangles as the students create their very own zoo. 

Science: We will be concluding our chapter on the Scientific Method next week. There will be a test the week after that. Then we will dive into Forces and Motion.

  Social Studies:  We will start our CA state symbols project next week. It's so exciting! This is a hands-on approach to retaining the symbols that we have been learning about so much. There will be a quiz next week too. If anyone has 21 flat shells and would like to donate them to our class project, send them in.

NEWS: POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Thursday 10/5/2023 will be our first field trip! This has been and will always be my favorite field trip of all time. I have done this specific trip 4 times. This will be my fifth. The students I taught previously speak so highly about it. It was the most memorable trip they ever had. It's not just going to Trader Joe's! It's going to a supermarket with your class, touring the supermarket with our guide (Mr. Nathan), shopping, and eating and playing with your friends. The students will get to go to the back of the store and even in the freezer! It is so cool for them! We will also enjoy the beautiful Rotary Play Garden and have a class feast together there! Volunteers can meet us at Trader Joe's at 11 a.m. inshallah! Please sign both forms and return them by Monday 10/2. Do not cut the form. Take a photo of it if needed. All details will be emailed out by Friday. Volunteers are needed. First come first serve.

Reminders/ Events:

• Remember to check Infinite Campus- Progress Reports will be out soon!

• Next week, we will review Unit 1 in ELA, and inshallah the test will be taken on Thursday and Friday

• Field trip Thursday 10/5/23 (Send back signed forms, sign up for the potluck, and check your email)

•  10/13 - Teacher in-service - NO SCHOOL for all students

     Mahalo, 

Ms. Sophia

Salam 3B Parents,

We started ELA centers. I am a strong believer in student-centered learning. I focus on 4 domains of reading in these centers ( grammar, phonics, comprehension, and vocabulary). And students LOVE centers too- more importantly, they have THE TIME needed to practice the skills we've explicitly taught! They are also learning independence and truly taking ownership of their learning. In grammar, we are working on Compound sentences and really had fun with it during group work. The students created a poster with different compound sentences. It was awesome to see them show kindness and empathy to one another while learning the necessary skills. We reviewed types of sentences using M&M's The students loved this project. They received a handful of M&M's and depending on the color had to write a type of sentence. Some students were so motivated by the yummy treat they wrote 12 sentences!

In math, we are almost done with Module 2 which is all about arrays and area. We will have our test on Tuesday, inshallah. I will send home the Module review for more practice. 

In science, we are continuing the scientific method with our bouncy egg experiment. I will probably continue doing experiments and instilling the steps into them for the next two weeks. We will then move on to matter, mass, and weight. In Social Studies, we are finished learning about the continents and oceans. I am certain you've heard them singing the lyrics of the song we learned in class. We are now learning about the United States of America and the state abbreviations. They love listening to the States song here. The next step will be learning about our beautiful sunshiny state! 

Reminders/ Notes:

• Please have your child complete and bring their homework in DAILY!

• Remember to check Infinite Campus often, as grades are posted almost every day.

• Minimum Day- 9/20 8-12:30 indoor dismissal 

• Ihsan Day 9/27 Dress accordingly

• Math Module 2 TEST on Monday 9/25

    Ms. Sophia

Salam 3B Parents,

Thank you for sending in all the material for our Great Cookie Dunk! The students had a great time learning about buoyancy as they dropped cookies into their cold milk and watched to see if they would float or sink. Our next 2 Experiments will revolve around building a sturdy bridge and a bouncy egg! The challenge will be to build a bridge that can stretch from one desk to another using specific materials. The bouncy egg AKA the disappearing eggshell. The students are going to love this cool bouncy egg experiment! Children will be amazed by this egg experiment where they will literally dissolve the shell of a raw egg to create a bouncy egg. 

We are learning that establishing the right mindset helps us achieve more in our classes and beyond. Sometimes you might hear your children say, "I can't do anything right," "I don’t want to try," or "This is stupid." It’s so hard to hear them say these things. The good news is that a child’s mindset can be changed. YOU CAN turn around their thinking to become "I'm going to try even if it's difficult," "I'm enough," and "I can do my best." This requires a shift in their perspective, the way they view themselves and their lives. Please encourage them to practice a growth mindset as we do in class. It has helped tremendously in reducing stress, promoting happiness, and encouraging intrinsic motivation to learn. I am really noticing a difference in them. 

I am also going to start sending home monthly activities that the family can do together. This month, let's try to reduce screen time. I understand that technology is hardly avoidable in today's life—especially after Covid-19. It can be tempting to hand over the screen and let the kiddos zone out while you get some work done (or just need some quiet time). We want to allow the students to take ownership of their day (at least some parts of it) and select their own offline activities. I am sending home a Screen-Free Activities tear-off Poster to encourage interaction, creative thinking, problem-solving, and healthy brain development all while keeping your kiddos off screens. Please tape them to the fridge door or their bedroom door. Whenever you hear, "Mom/Dad, I am bored!", send them off to find and tear off an activity to do on their own or with a sibling. 

In Math, we will start module 2 on Wednesday which involves area. We will have a math test tomorrow. I sent home the Review for you to go over with your child today. In SS, we will continue learning about the world map, and the map of the United States. We will start learning about the states and their abbreviations. In ELA, we are working on long and short i, compound sentences, theme, text evidence, and context clues. We will begin focusing on paragraph writing next week, inshallah.

Reminders:

• Math Module 1 test Tomorrow

• Please remind students to do their homework and bring it to class each day,  along with their take-home folders.

• Make sure your child gets enough sleep and a healthy breakfast every day. 

• Encourage your child to be independent and organized with their homework and keep their calendar, folder, math workbook, and time organized.

Ms. Sophia

Salam 3B Parents,

The first full week of school has been an absolute blast! We have been really learning a lot about one another. We have spent time creating a warm and caring environment. The biggest thing I try to create in our classroom is a nurturing classroom culture. I will continue doing morning meetings and community-building activities in our classroom because I truly believe if that is in place, learning flows smoothly, inshallah.

 I hope you have already heard about "Saving Freddie." They had an amazing time trying to save my dad (a gummy worm) from being shipwrecked in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The students had to use their planning skills, a partner, and a lot of patience to save him from drowning! Alhamdaullah, he has transformed back into his human form and is safe and sound in Avon, Ohio :) We also started our first phonics sort. We work on phonics daily in 3B. The sounds of this week are long a and short a. Next week we will work on long o and short o. I will be assessing their reading and math skills in the next few days. We will also start learning about the scientific method by completing various experiments. 

   -Please review the Supply list and bring all items ASAP.  We will start the Curriculum on Monday-

If you have not joined the WhatsApp group please click the link to join. Thank you Sr. Safoora for taking on the role of 3B's Room parent this year! We will have Bulletin board volunteer opportunities coming up soon. I can't wait to meet you all on BTSN, inshallah!

Ms. Sophia

Important Dates:

• Picture Day Monday 8/28/23 uniforms required

• BTSN: Wednesday, 8/30/23 6:00 IN 3B

• 9/5/23- Labor Day: NO SCHOOL

• I-ready Testing- 9/5-9/8 Reading 9/11-9/15 Math