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Assalamu-alaikum Parents and Guardians,
Alhumdulillah, our Kindergarteners have just completed their first month of school. September was a month of getting into routines and getting to know one another. The students have adjusted well and are enjoying their time at school. This is a big change for them so we will work hard together to ensure that the transition is smooth and we are able to help them reach their full potential Insha Allah. The purpose of this newsletter is to provide a summary of the things that we have been learning throughout the month.

Sr. Sana & Sr. Fanieza Sr. Fanieza
Sr. Fanieza

September 2013

In Language we are learning:
The letters and sounds of the alphabet
Focus on letters E and F
Study of the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Introduction to comparing differences and similarities, such as loud vs. quiet.
Home Ideas:
Have your child practice tracing letters of the alphabet and writing their name
Listen for rhyming words while reading a story
Go on a search for things that begin with the letter we are working with.

In Math we are learning:
Counting how many
Counting from 1-30
Printing from 1-3.
Home Ideas:
Practice printing the numbers 1-3 on a blank piece of paper
Count the number of plates on the table, magnets on the fridge, etc.
Calendar
Our routine includes awareness of the days of the week, the date, the month, and the year. This helps them to say and recognize numbers from 1-30 and allows them to develop language skills.

Science and Technology:
Exploring the five senses with hands-on activities (examining a coconut)
Where do coconuts grow? What products do we get from them?
Popping popcorn
Personal and Social Development:
Feelings are important
Names are important and unique
Hands need to be kept to yourself.

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Important Dates

Oct 14-16, 2013
Thanksgiving Holiday Eid-ul-Adha Holidays No School

In Islamic Studies, we are learning:
• Allah's creations, the story of Prophet Adam (A.S.)
• Dua before eating and sleeping
Five daily prayers
• Akhlaaq Trait: Cleanliness
-washing hands, throwing
garbage away, keeping
our learning environment
clean, putting toys away
in their proper place, etc.
Home ideas:
1. Encourage your child to recite the dua
before they eat and sleep.

The Arts:
Free art exploration
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Trees
Sponge art family portrait
In Health and Physical Activity, we are learning:
Playing different games
Different kinds of movements.

In Arabic, we are learning:
• How to hold the pencil and write from
right to left
• How to read and write the letters Alif, Ba , and recognizing these letters in stories
• Colours and names of fruits
• Counting from 1-10
• Memorized a nasheed "Mama o baba"
• Memorized the first Surah in the
Quran: Al-Fatiha.

Sr. Sana & Sr. Fanieza Sr. Fanieza
Sr. Fanieza

September 2013

Special Notes:
The cool weather has arrived! Please remember that the children maybe outside at some points of the day. I suggest layering clothes for this time of the year. Kindly label your child’s items.
Please be advised that drop off time is 8:20 AM and pick up time is between 3:15-3:30 PM.
If your child is absent, please be advised that it is the parents’ responsibility to inform the school office. The office will NOT call if a child is absent.

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A Kind Request...
All students are requested to bring one box of facial tissue. Jazak Allah.
If your child is not feeling well, it is better for the child to be comfortable at home. This will result in minimizing the spread of germs to others. Jazakallah for your understanding.

Volunteers Needed:
Volunteers are always welcome in the classroom. Let me know if you are interested in helping out with the following activities:
Preparing materials for arts & craft activities (cutting, preparing a sample)
Help make playdough monthly for the class (recipe is available)