5th Grade
5th Grade
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Eid Festival
Eid Festival
We are excited to celebrate our 1st Eid Festival at DU, on Thursday, March 26. The day will include
a longer assembly, in class crafts, book fair, and a student gift exchange within each class. Students will also participate in games/activities in the gym on a rotating schedule, organized by the H.S Student Council, so that everyone has an opportunity to take part.
Students involved in performances will also have their final rehearsals. Parents will be invited to attend the student performances from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM. In addition, the PTO will host a snack sale fundraiser at dismissal. Further details will be shared in a dedicated email closer to the event.
Furqaan Bookfair
Furqaan Bookfair
We are pleased to host the Furqaan Book Fair on Thursday, March 26 for our students and parents during the school day, and on Friday, March 27 for parents and Peoria community members.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to explore the wide selection of Islamic books and educational materials available through Furqaan Bookstore. We encourage families and community members to join us and take part in this event, as a portion of the proceeds will support the school.
You may explore their website via Furqaan Bookstore USA.
Enrollment for the 2026-27
Enrollment for the 2026-27
Enrollment for the next school year will open for current students and their siblings on Friday, March 13. As in the previous school years, the enrollment process will be online via the Daarul Uloom website and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Open enrollment will begin on Friday, April 3.
Important Dates
Important Dates
March 16-20—Eid Break
March 23—Start of 4th Quarter
March 26—Eid Festival
March 27—Daytime PTC [No School for Students]
Dates to Remember:
Dates to Remember:
March
March
March 12- End of Quarter 3
March 12- End of Quarter 3
March 16-20- Eid Break
February
February
Student Eid Gift Exchange: Details and Guidelines:
Student Eid Gift Exchange: Details and Guidelines:
In celebration of Eid, we are pleased to organize a student gift exchange on Thursday, March 26.
In celebration of Eid, we are pleased to organize a student gift exchange on Thursday, March 26.
Please review the guidelines below.
Please review the guidelines below.
Gift Exchange Format and Criteria
Gift Exchange Format and Criteria
• Gifts will be exchanged anonymously, with boys exchanging with boys and girls exchanging
• Gifts will be exchanged anonymously, with boys exchanging with boys and girls exchanging
with girls.
with girls.
• Each gift must fall within the $15 to $20 range. This budget ensures fairness and inclusivity.
• Each gift must fall within the $15 to $20 range. This budget ensures fairness and inclusivity.
The stated limit should not be exceeded.
The stated limit should not be exceeded.
• Please avoid overly personal items such as clothing, perfume, or jewelry.
• Please avoid overly personal items such as clothing, perfume, or jewelry.
• All gifts must be school appropriate and age appropriate.
• All gifts must be school appropriate and age appropriate.
• Items that promote violence, inappropriate language, or unsafe materials are not permitted.
• Items that promote violence, inappropriate language, or unsafe materials are not permitted.
• Food items are not allowed due to allergy considerations.
• Food items are not allowed due to allergy considerations.
Gifts should be thoughtful and respectful of cultural and religious values.
Gifts should be thoughtful and respectful of cultural and religious values.
Gift Wrapping and Submission
Gift Wrapping and Submission
• Gifts must be placed in a gift bag and NOT wrapped.
• Gifts must be placed in a gift bag and NOT wrapped.
• The student’s name (the giver) should be clearly labeled on a piece of paper and placed inside
• The student’s name (the giver) should be clearly labeled on a piece of paper and placed inside
the bag.
the bag.
• The administration or homeroom teacher will review each gift to ensure it meets the stated
• The administration or homeroom teacher will review each gift to ensure it meets the stated
criteria.
criteria.
All gifts must be submitted to the homeroom teacher no later than March 2.
All gifts must be submitted to the homeroom teacher no later than March 2.
Gift Assignment Process
Gift Assignment Process
• Students will be assigned a number at random by their teacher. Each student will receive the gift corresponding to their assigned number
• Students will be assigned a number at random by their teacher. Each student will receive the gift corresponding to their assigned number
January
January
January 15: 100th Day of School
January 16: Uniform-Free Friday is Smart Casual. "Smart Casual" generally means a step up from daily wear while remaining practical for school. Jeans and sweatpants are not allowed.
January 16: Honor Roll Presentation [In Class]
January 19: M.L. King Day, No School
January 20: In-class written spelling bee, grades 1-8
January 21: In-class oral spelling bee, grades 1-8
January 22: HS Bake Sale, Lunch A and B
January 22: All School Spelling Bee, grades 4-8
January 23: Uniform-Free Friday is Black and Yellow.
Dates to Remember:
Dates to Remember:
February
February
Student Eid Gift Exchange: Details and Guidelines:
Student Eid Gift Exchange: Details and Guidelines:
In celebration of Eid, we are pleased to organize a student gift exchange on Thursday, March 26.
In celebration of Eid, we are pleased to organize a student gift exchange on Thursday, March 26.
Please review the guidelines below and post this information on your class website.
Please review the guidelines below and post this information on your class website.
Gift Exchange Format and Criteria
Gift Exchange Format and Criteria
• Gifts will be exchanged anonymously, with boys exchanging with boys and girls exchanging
• Gifts will be exchanged anonymously, with boys exchanging with boys and girls exchanging
with girls.
with girls.
• Each gift must fall within the $15 to $20 range. This budget ensures fairness and inclusivity.
• Each gift must fall within the $15 to $20 range. This budget ensures fairness and inclusivity.
The stated limit should not be exceeded.
The stated limit should not be exceeded.
• Please avoid overly personal items such as clothing, perfume, or jewelry.
• Please avoid overly personal items such as clothing, perfume, or jewelry.
• All gifts must be school appropriate and age appropriate.
• All gifts must be school appropriate and age appropriate.
• Items that promote violence, inappropriate language, or unsafe materials are not permitted.
• Items that promote violence, inappropriate language, or unsafe materials are not permitted.
• Food items are not allowed due to allergy considerations.
• Food items are not allowed due to allergy considerations.
Gifts should be thoughtful and respectful of cultural and religious values.
Gifts should be thoughtful and respectful of cultural and religious values.
Gift Wrapping and Submission
Gift Wrapping and Submission
• Gifts must be placed in a gift bag and NOT wrapped.
• Gifts must be placed in a gift bag and NOT wrapped.
• The student’s name (the giver) should be clearly labeled on a piece of paper and placed inside
• The student’s name (the giver) should be clearly labeled on a piece of paper and placed inside
the bag.
the bag.
• The administration or homeroom teacher will review each gift to ensure it meets the stated
• The administration or homeroom teacher will review each gift to ensure it meets the stated
criteria.
criteria.
All gifts must be submitted to the homeroom teacher no later than March 2.
All gifts must be submitted to the homeroom teacher no later than March 2.
Gift Assignment Process
Gift Assignment Process
• Students will be assigned a number at random by their teacher. Each student will receive the gift corresponding to their assigned number
• Students will be assigned a number at random by their teacher. Each student will receive the gift corresponding to their assigned number
January
January
January 15: 100th Day of School
January 16: Uniform-Free Friday is Smart Casual. "Smart Casual" generally means a step up from daily wear while remaining practical for school. Jeans and sweatpants are not allowed.
January 16: Honor Roll Presentation [In Class]
January 19: M.L. King Day, No School
January 20: In-class written spelling bee, grades 1-8
January 21: In-class oral spelling bee, grades 1-8
January 22: HS Bake Sale, Lunch A and B
January 22: All School Spelling Bee, grades 4-8
January 23: Uniform-Free Friday is Black and Yellow.
December
8-9: MAP Testing
19: End of 2nd semester
22-31: Winter Break
November
KG and 1st Grade Bake Sale is on Thursday, November 20
It's time for the Arabic Spelling Bee! We are excited to announce that Daarul Uloom's annual Arabic Spelling Bee will be taking place next week, and we welcome all students in Grades 1 through 8 to participate.
Grades 4–8: Elimination rounds begin on Monday, November 17, 2025
Final Round of Arabic Spelling Bee - Important Details for Participating Students' Parents for Grades 4-8: Event Details for Finalists
Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
Time: Promptly beginning at 2:00 PM (immediately after Jumu’ah salah)
Location: The School Gym
Participants: Students in grades 4–8 who have advanced to the final round.
26-28: Fall Break
October
No school and parent teacher conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on:
• Thursday, October 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Friday, October 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Please schedule a separate meeting with Mrs. Mubeen and Mrs. AlQudah.
Q1 Grades due October 10th
September
Sep 19: Friday - No School
Sep 8:Monday - Picture Day!
No school Monday 9/1: Labor Day
Sep 4: Field Trip to Tanners Orchard 9am-1pm. Permission slips and $17 due as soon as possible, thank you!
August
Aug 14: Back-to-School Night for PreK-1st–5th Grades [6:30 PM–8:00 PM]
Aug 15: Back-to-School Night for MS–HS [6:30 PM–8:00 PM]
Aug 18: Summer Packets due for returning students
Aug 18-27: MAP Growth Testing for K-10th Grades
Aug 27: Fire Drill Practice
Contact Information:
Contact Information:
Homeroom (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, & Social Studies): Mrs. Tasneim Khalifa [khalifat@dupeoria.org]
Islamic Studies & Computers: Mrs. Mubeen Fatima [fatimam@dupeoria.org]
Islamic Studies Fall PTC Sign Up
Qur'aan & Arabic: Mrs. Khawla Alqudah [alqudahk@dupeoria.org]
Physical Education: Coach Hassan Brik [brikh@dupeoria.org] & Coach Khudija Khan [khank@dupeoria.org]
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