Mar 9, 2025

MIA PTO Newsletter

Week of March 9, 2025

Ramadan Mubarak- March 3

The blessed month of Ramdan is upon us. School will start promptly at 9:00 A.M. and end at 3:30 P.M. during Ramdan. The Ramadan schedule went into effect Monday, March 3, 2025 until March 21, 2025. Students arriving late to school (without a legitimate excuse) will not be permitted to attend first-period class. We have already delayed the school start time to accommodate our fasting students. Therefore, we cannot excuse late arrivals past 9:00 a.m. as this interrupts student learning.

Book Fair- March 10-14

On March 10-14, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. the school will host it's annual book fair! There will be a wide selection of books in Arabic and English, interactive games, Ramadan, Eid decor and more! Parents are allowed to visit the book fair during dismissal from 3:30 to 4:00 P.M. but please park in a parking spot to not interrupt dismissal.

Casual Wednesday - March 12

Casual Wednesday will be on March 12th for all grades! Casual Wednesday dates are NOT consecutive and are only twice a month. Please note the casual dress policy: The dress code permitted on Friday is also allowed on casual days. In addition to Friday dress guidelines, boys can wear loose-fitting jeans and a non-collar shirt. Sweatpants, joggers, and t-shirts with characters are not permitted. Girls can wear wide-legged jeans with loose shirts below the knee or under the abaya. All scarves shall be closed with pins/magnets. No ankle socks are permitted.

Ramadan Fundraising Iftar - March 16

On Sunday March 16 at 7:00 P.M., we will have a Ramadan Fundraising Iftar. There will be no active fundraising speaker but we will have some student performances. Students will be entertained separately from adults. Cirque Amongus will provide entertainment for children up to grade 6. Upper Elementary and MS/HS students will inspire us with beautiful Ramadan Nasheed. Onsite Tarweeh available at MCA. Seats are limited, the last day to register is this Wednesday! Wayne Tree Manor (zabiha certified) and Cravings will cater dinner and dessert. Join us for a memorable and spiritually uplifting evening!

Please message Sr. Alisa at (815) 501-1479 with any questions. Link to register is down below.