AMC:
On Tuesday, students from grades 6, 7 and 8, in addition to some fifth graders, participated in the American Mathematics Competition. Mrs. Vakil supervised the contest process. The answers were sent back to be company for corrections. Winners will be announced as soon as we receive the results.

Report Cards:
Teachers are in the process of filling out the report cards. You should be receiving them during the first two days of next week.

Parent –Teacher Conferences:
Please reserve a time on Wednesday, Nov 23rd to stop by the school and talk to your child(ren)’s teachers. Parents can come in at any time between 8:15 and 2:00. You will be seen for 15 minutes on a first-come, first-serve basis. After you enter the building, you will need to write your name on the sign-in sheet posted on the teacher’s door and wait for your turn. Please make sure you speak to all available teachers including Arabic and Islamic Studies teachers. Use that time to discuss your child(ren)’s academic, social and conduct progress.

Religion Fair:
The religion fair will take place on Dec 16. The theme for grade 4 to 8 is “Benefits of Wroship Practices”. The theme for Preschool to grade 3 is “Allah’s Creations”. This fair aims at enriching the students’ learning, providing Islamic knowledge through fun activities, and providing an opportunity for students to spend quality time working with their parents.

Handbook Excerpt
(From Uniform Policy, page 8)

Students need to have clean and pressed clothes at all time. No shabby or ripped clothes will be allowed.
Students not abiding by the uniform policy will be given 2 verbal warnings followed by a written note to parents.
Students not wearing proper uniforms will not be allowed in the classroom.

Policies relating to uniform are effective the first day of the second term, Nov 21.

A Great Contribution:
The following group of mothers was kind enough to remember our school in their social gathering. These mothers, in addition to some other community women, were able to raise the amount of $300 for the school.
They are:

- Hanan Bahnassi
- Aida Kabbara
- Rania Daher
- Karen Zakaria
- Iman Dabbag
- Fatima Idris
- Rasha Boura
- Imane Ramadan
- Rouba Yaghmour

May Allah reward them greatly.

A Change in the Staff:
Alhamdulillah, our school receives so much support from the community. Mrs. Vakil has gone the extra mile to help the school. She, like all our teachers, has put forth an enormous amount of sacrifice and dedication. Due to Mrs. Vakil’s time constraint, we have asked Mrs. Maha Alami to teach fifth grade science and math. Mrs. Alami is also teaching fourth grade Science and math. May Allah accept from both of them. Also, starting this coming Monday, Nov 21, sixth and seventh grade students will be separated during Math and Science class.
I have also started teaching fourth grade language arts and social studies. Please be patient with me if I don’t communicate with you right away.

Student of the Month:
The following criteria have been selected for the Student of The Month award:

1. Displays proper Islamic manners
2. Positive attitude toward school
3. Considerate of others’ feelings
4. Does not break classroom or playground rules
5. Average or above grades
6. Shows effort
7. Honest and trustworthy
8. Respectful and helpful to teachers/staff and students
9. Cooperative and dependable
10. Good attendance
11. Complies with uniform policy

A student has been chosen from each grade level from KG to grade 8. We hope that all students keep improving their performance to qualify for this honorable certificate.

PTO:
We are in the process of reactivating the PTO. Soon we will be sending with your child a nomination sheet for the PTO positions. Please fill it out that sheet and return it in the same envelope. I will personally supervise the process. We will ISA contact the nominated people for their approval and then list their names on the election ballot. Tentatively, election night will be Dec 16th. We will confirm the date ISA.
The purpose of the PTO is to provide support to the school and staff through leading extra curricula activities and funding for them.

A new Scanner:
Alhamdullilah, we are still receiving many items from our wish list. Jazake Allah Khair for the Zawahreh family for the donated scanner. It will be put to good use.

Free Computers:
The school has many computers up for grab. We need to empty the computer room to set up the new computer lab. If you would like to take one or know someone who needs a computer, please stop by and ask for one as soon as possible.

Food and Clothes Drive:
One of our parents works with Muslim refugees in the area. She expressed the need for clothes and food items to help the new arriving group. Please think of dropping of clothes that are in good conditions and non-perishable food items. Please involve your children in this process to feel a sense of compassion and contribution toward the greater community. Items will be accepted as early as tomorrow.

WIC Update:
Worcester Islamic Center’s membership is due by tomorrow, Friday Nov 18th. Please apply by paying the due fee in order to be able to vote later on.

Free Health Care
UMASS Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(Traveling Doctors Office) will be at the Masjid on Wednesday Nov 30th between 9am-2:30pm.
This program offers FREE MEDICAL SERVICES such as physicals, immunizations, flu shots, medical referrals for Special Conditions, dental cleaning and referrals to all adults and children regardless of health
insurance and Status. Please schedule appointments through Sister Oum Yusuf -Khedeja Al-Iman at 508 579-6363. If we schedule 12 appointments on Nov. 30th, UMASS will provide this
service Free to our Community once every Month

	Calendar Notes
	Nov. 18: Bake sale sponsored by Pre K and KG Nov. 18: Report cards are due Nov. 21: Second term begins Nov. 23 Parent conferences. No school. Nov. 24, 25: Thanksgiving. No school Nov. 28: Teachers Professional Development Day. No School: Half day, dress down Dec 1: Half day, dress down Dec 2: Bake sale sponsored by Grade 1 and 2 Dec 16: Religion Project Fair