BC MUSLIM SCHOOL NEWSLETTER (604)

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1 November 2012 BC MUSLIM SCHOOL NEWSLETTER (604) PERSEVERANCE COMMITMENT KNOWLEDGE EXCELLENCE Message from the Principal Please remember to phone the school office before 8:45 a.m. whenever your child is absent. Please mention your child s name, grade and the reason of his/her absence. If you have a change of address and phone number please inform the secretary. Assalamu Alaikum I chanced to watch a very interesting documentary on TV a few weeks ago entitled Hyper Parents & Coddled Kids on Doc Zone CBC. The documentary explores current parenting practices in North America and questions whether such practices are preparing the upcoming generation for the many challenges along the way. A very inspiring documentary, leaving lots of room for thoughts. If you google the documentary title, you will find reviews and other articles written about this documentary too. Extremely worth reading and sharing with friends! Sr Courtney Shrumm (Gr 6) recommended this as an important reading for all parents: html INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Message from the Principal Welcoming Sr Sonia Emergency Preparedness D.E.A.R. Islamic History Month Library Updates PAC Gifts Volunteer Work Field Trips in October Eid Celebration Quran Competition Content Changes Dates to Remember Babysittier s Training Junior First Aid Training Winter Break Camp Welcoming Sr. Sonia Sr Sonia Jagpal, has Alhamdulillah, settled well into Grade 3B. She welcomes parents to communicate with her regarding all 3B matters. Emergency Preparedness Are you ready for the BIG ONE On October 18, 2012, we joined thousands of British Columbians in an earthquake drill. Students practiced safety response Drop, Cover, Hold. Recent earthquakes along coastal areas of BC remind us all too clearly earthquakes are a real threat to this province. We have started to check out student personal emergency kits which we urged parents to help us put together for each child 2 years ago. We have already started communicating with parents about steps to be taken to ensure safety for all children. Please respond to all such communications promptly.

2 D.E.A.R. October is National Library Month. We dropped everything and read at 9:15 a.m. on October 22. The school library also launched a Book Mark Design Competition with small prizes for the best in each class. In the Islamic Studies program, a beautiful book mark with a hadith was given to each intermediate student. Islamic History Month October is Canada s Islamic History Month. In keeping with this year s theme, children are looking at Islamic architecture and calligraphy. Come and immerse in our rich culture by visiting the many displays around the school. LIBRARY UPDATES Sr Colleen Blackwell (Gr 1B) is again our Literacy Advocate this year. Sr Colleen works closely with Sr Asmae, our librarian, to enhance literacy interest and development in the school. This year, they are arranging thematic displays in the library each term with activities and prizes to turn more and more of our students into enthusiastic readers. Term 1 displays began with Hajj and Islamic History Month theme Architecture and Calligraphy. This will be followed by Canadian children s authors. PAC GIFTS Although this is just the beginning of the school year, the PAC is already very active in looking after the needs of the school. The first gift we received this year was 10 oscillating tower fans very quiet and efficient in cooling down the many hot afternoons in late summer. PAC also arranged for a delicious hot lunch of chicken burger, fries and juice. Just this week, PAC has distributed Eid gifts to all the children. We pray that more parents will support PAC activities and become active members of this very diligent group working for the interests of the school. VOLUNTEER WORK The following are available- please call the school office to sign up: Organizing Arabic class library books must be able to write Arabic can be done from home Supervision especially salaat time in the masjid with the boys; general supervision throughout a school day for both buildings and all grades Library shelving and labelling books (Tuesdays only) To involve more parents in helping out around the school, a letter will be out soon for sign up to specifically help the teachers of your children. Your prompt response is important. Page 2 BC MUSLI M SC HOOL

3 Page 3 Field Trips in October Gr 4B- Science World includes a workshop working with weather instruments; Gr 2s Bowling Gr 6 Young Writing s Festival, Grandville Island Gr 7 Museum of Vancouver Eid Celebration Students had a wonderful in-school Eid celebration on October 29, Monday! Many thanks to all parents for supporting this class activity. Quran Competition Content Changes Please note important changes for Grade 2 and Challenge category: Grade 2 Surah Al-Fatiha & An-Nas to Al-Aala Challenge Surat Yasin and Surat Al-Kahf November 4 November 12 November 26 November 29 December 7 December 10 & 11 DATES TO REMEMBER Day Light Saving Starts Public Holiday (School Closed) Grade 6 Immunization 10:50 a.m. Report Cards Out / Term 2 Begins Parents Phone In to take appointment for P/T Interview December 13 School Closed (Pro-D Day (7:45 a.m. 12:00 noon) and Parent/Teacher Interviews (1:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.) December 24 January 4 Winter Vacation January 7 School Reopens Wassalamu Alaikum Farida Wahab Principal

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