AQSA SCHOOL: Updates
Nov 23rd to Dec 6 , 2020
Dear Aqsa Families,
Assalamu Alaikum ( Peace Be Upon You),
Inshallah this newsletter reaches everyone while you are in the best of health, high iman and genuine happiness. It was such a pleasure to meet with all of our families during our first ever virtual Parent Teacher Conference on Friday, Nov 13, 2020. Alhamdullah, even though the format was new, the turn out was fantastic Mashallah! Thank you for logging in, making appointments and conferencing with all the staff.
If you were not able to conference with your child's teachers it is important to schedule a meeting, you may do so by reaching out to fnawab@aqsa.edu.
On the same blessed Jummah, Friday, Nov 13th, Aqsa School partnered with MAS PACE to cosponsor a Free Flu Shot event for the community. We pray that everyone stays healthy during this flu session and beyond ( See photos below).
Don't forget this week will be a short week as we will have two days off, November 26 and Nov 27 for Thanksgiving Break. Nov 30th to December 4th we will have instruction remotely. Please everyone stay safe, wear masks and do not attend large gatherings, your health and life depend on making safe decisions with holiday weekend. May Allah protect us all an grant us health and safety. Ameen.
Sincerely,
Ms. Ismail
Principal
Thursday and Friday, Nov 26th and 27th OFF for THANKSGIVING BREAK. Nov 30th to December 4th Remote Learning (from home for all grades)
UPCOMING EVENTS!
WEDNESDAY Nov 25:
- PACKET and BOOK PICK UP for remote students
- SERVICE CLUB EVENT- pay $3 to be out of uniform and support care packets for the homeless. Students in grades 6-12 may stay afterschool to make the care packets for community service hours.
THURSDAY NOV 26:
- NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
FRIDAY NOV 27:
- NO SCHOOL- THANKSGIVING BREAK
MONDAY- FRIDAY NOV 30-DEC 4th
- REMOTE LEARNING for ALL STUDENTS THIS WEEK
TUESDAY DEC 1st
- GIVING TUESDAY- Give to Aqsa School - May Allah Reward You!
WEDNESDAY Dec 9th
- Picture Retake Day and Club photos
Service Club and Ojala Foundation
Service Club officers are partnering with Ojala Foundation, a non-for-profit organization, established by Latino Muslims to provide education and support for our growing community while working towards building bridges between the Muslim and Latino Communities. Together we will create care packages for the Chicago homeless community. Come join us, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 from at 2:30 at the Aqsa Tent and volunteer your time to help make these packages. This will be a great opportunity to gain community service hours. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Ms Hanin Elkhateeb
helkhateeb@aqsa.edu or Maryam Zahdan
mzahdan@aqsa.edu. Also don't forget- you can come to school out of uniform, dressed Islamically appropriate, on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 when you pay $3.00 to your homeroom teachers. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to help raise funds for the materials.
Schedule for Clubs and After School activities
JH/HS Clubs & After School ActivitiesDetentions with Ms. Mersch- Monday and Tuesday in Room 2 at 2:35 pm
Saturday Detentions: Saturday Dec 5th and Sat Dec 19th 8:00am to 10am
Attalyyat club with Sit Laila-Tuesday during 5B for JH in Room 16 and 5A for HS room 13
Student Council with Ms. Hartin- Wednesday in Room 14 from 3 -3:30 pm
Art Club with Ms. Hartin- Thursday in Room 14 from 3-4pm
Aqsa Students Represent Muslims and their school at National Leadership Conference
The National Honors Society, National Junior Honors Society and National Student Council hold nationals leadership conference for student leaders. This year, several Aqsa School students attended the 2 day conference. The conference was filled with inspiring keynote speakers covering topics from resilience, to finding your gifts and power, identifying your strengths and unique characteristics, college admission, cyber safety , dealing with stress, communicating and connecting with others and being an Ally to those in need. The conference was attended by 835 schools, from 18 countries. Aqsa School was prominently represented as they chose 4 of our student videos to feature and one of our high school students' won a prize for her active participation in the conference.
Aqsa School
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fnawab@aqsa.edu Office Hours: All teaching staff offer time outside of class to support student learning
ELEMENTARY
KG
Hanan Saleh
Wednesday 2:45-3:30
1st grade
Tamkinat Rasheed
Wednesday 2:45-3:30 pm
2nd gradeWafa Ibrahim
Wednesday 2:40-3:30
3rd grade
Zarmeen Qureshi
Wednesday 2:30-3:30 pm
4th grade
Sharen Abdallah
Wednesdays 2:45 - 3:45 pm
5th grade
Danielle Pallanti
Tuesday 2:30 - 3:15 pm
ARABIC/ISLAMIC STUDIES
Ms. Mona Moussa
Monday 2:30-3:00pm
Junior High and High School Departments
Arabic/Religion Department
Laila ElAmin
Fridays 1:30-2:30
Zahia Damen
Thursday 2:30- 3:15pm
Sahar Gazy
Friday 1:30-2:30
Hala Qato
Thursday 2:30-3:30 pm
English Department
Stacee Hartin
Tuesday 2:30-3:30 pm
Jennifer Keilhack
Tuesdays 2:45-3:30
For online meet code: Keilhackofficehours
History Department
Karen Danielson
M-Th 7:45-8:30am, 2:45-3:30pm BY APPT
Eve Mersch
Wednesday 2:30-3:30 or by APPOINTMENT
Danya Damra
Wednesday 2:30-3:30
Danielle Pallanti
Thursday 2:45- 3:15 pm
Math Department
Sabrina Ahmad
Wednesday 2:30-3:30
Maysoon Khalaf
M-Th 11:20- 11:55 am
Sarah Odeh
By appointment
Physical Education
Haleamah Hasan
Wednesday 2:40-3:30
Science Department
Isra El-Khateeb
Thursdays 2:30-3:30
Hanin El-Khateeb
Thursdays 2:30-3:30
Staff Contact Info: Call (708)598-2700 to leave a message or contact staff through email
