Aqsa School UPDATES
Eid Mubarak &Looking Forward to the 2020 -2021 school year
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL- AUGUST 24th!
Alhamdullah for our health and security! Inshallah this newsletter reaches our families while you are in the best of health and highest iman. EID MUBARAK to you all. Like most things in the year 2020, this Eid Al-Adha was different. There was no Eid prayer and visiting of family and friends was limited. We know this can be difficult. It is a test and Inshallah with the Mercy of God, it will be short-lived and we can get back to our normal way of life. However, until it is safe to do so, we must follow all the safety guidelines to keep our children, elders and community healthy.
At Aqsa School, we have spent everyday this summer planning and strategizing in order to make the year ahead a success. We have studied the guidelines put forth by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control ( CDC) and worked diligently to implement them into our school protocol and procedures. We have attended multiple workshops and webinars from the government and Illinois State Board of Education in order to provide the very best educational experience for our students in the 2020-2021 school-year. We have made changes to our classrooms and school building to prepare for in-person instruction and social distancing.
We are working tirelessly to meet the needs of our students and families. We want you to know we recognize that this is a time of great uncertainty, but rest assured that we are doing everything possible to be prepared to meet the academic, spiritual, social and health needs of our students.
We feel confident that we are fulfilling our duties to prepare and all that is left to is to place our trust in Allah.
PARENT INFORMATIONAL ZOOM MEETING
Tammie Ismail is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Aqsa School Parent Informational Meeting
Time: Aug 12, 2020 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72300221738?pwd=eit6b0t5RkZ0c2tKTFpOd3lhTEdhUT09
Meeting ID: 723 0022 1738
Passcode: CQ937c
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2020, 07:30 PM
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Please submit your choice by Tuesday, August 11th at 5pm
OPTION 1: On-site, in-person learning. OPTION 1: This option is for students returning to the building for in- person instruction. They must wear masks and follow all safety guidelines and protocol. On-site will be in- person but will be shortened hours with the school day beginning at 8:20am.
OPTION 2: On-line remote, via live streaming of in- person instruction. OPTION 2: This option is for students choosing to learn from home. All the in-class instruction will be live-streamed which means students will follow the same schedule at home as they would in- person. The teachers will wear microphones which will project their voice and a camera will project the classroom. Students on-line will be able to engage in the classroom discussions.
In order to properly prepare for the unprecedented year ahead, we need your learning preference for every child attending Aqsa School.
Please complete the Aqsa School Learning Preference survey that was emailed out to our Aqsa Families no later than TUESDAY, AUGUST 11th at 5pm. Thank you!
You can also access the survey by clicking directly on the link below:
GOOD DEED CHALLENGES: Aqsa Students Rising to the Challenge and Getting Rewarded!
Mother's Club for hosting an Eid Pop up gift shop
AQSA SCHOOL has its 6th winner of Top $60,000 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP!
Congratulations to Jumana Abuelreish on her award of TOP JA SCHOLARSHIP
Jumana Abuelreish, a senior- lifer of Aqsa School who has attended since kindergarten, was awarded the Colonel Henry Crown Scholarships, the top scholarship award. To be awarded this prestigious and esteemed scholarship a student must have a strong academic background, a history of service to one's community and strong presentation skills. Students all over the state and country compete for this scholarship.
We are so proud of Jumana who will receive a $60,000 Scholarship – ($15,000 a year for a four-year period while pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university. In addition, she will have a paid summer internship program (3 summers at 10 weeks each) with a Colonel Henry Crown affiliated company or an agency supported by Crown Family Philanthropies.
AQSA SCHOOL HAS HAD 6 student WINNERS OF THE COLONEL HENRY CROWN SCHOLARSHIP! It is impressive to have a student win a top national scholarship, but Aqsa School has had the true blessing of having over 9 winners, 6 receiving the top prize of $60,000!! Past Scholarship recipients include: Jenna Baker, Bana Zayyad, Layalee ElZahdan, Illiana Sughayer, Aminah Ayyad and this year Jumana Abuel-reish. We thank Allah for blessing us with such exceptional students and Allah's guidance! Alhamdullah we are so proud of you all!
A look back at the year through pictures with -E-learning, End of year and Graduation
E- Learning
Students worked on assignments at home.
Easy peasy when Ms Mona and Ms Fadia help!
The teachers worked very hard to engage students and keep them on track.
Students attending class through Google Meet.
Thinking and working hard.
It's safe to say we all are now pros at Zoom!
Virtual Gym, Art and Phonics
Can't forget to get some movement in.
How cute is Rayyan's art piece!
Students get creative practicing sight words at home!
Quilling paper and creating a monogram
How to draw a mandala.
The girls did a great job even while learning from home, Mashallah.
Virtual Spirit Day- Vacation Vibes
Quarantine- No problem
Sun hat, lei, and sunglasses!
Seeing their teachers put smiles on our students' faces.
Ramadan and Eid Signs
Bringing Ramadan Cheer to our students.
We delivered Happy Ramadan and Eid signs to our families.
A big thank you to Imagine Prints for providing the signs with a fast turnaround.
Staff drove all the way out, even to Indiana, to make sure every student got a Ramadan and Eid gift and sign!
Posing on Eid Day!
Beautiful Decor across Chicagoland showing our pride in our faith, Alhamdulilah.
END OF YEAR CEREMONIES: Outdoors, safe and fun!
Way to go Preschool!
Students were ecstatic to see their school and teachers.
Siblings graduating together
Congratulations to our 5th graders
who were promoted to 6th grade.
This year we are welcoming 6th grade boys to be part of Aqsa's student body!
The party is here!
Ms Huda- our biggest cheerleader.
Student gifts and their portfolios.
Socially distanced graduation ceremonies.
All elementary grades had a great end to the year!
Great job KG and good luck in 1st grade.
Confetti party poppers
Socially distancing
Sharing fond memories of the year
A big thank you to IdesignNprint for these lovely gifts.
They also provided us with this beautiful banner.
Tshirts were a bonus gift given to all our promoting class: KG, 5th, 8th and Senior classes.
End of Year Drive by Parades
Getting awards and end of year gifts
Families posing together to create beautiful memories.
Smiles all around Mashallah
Portfolios full of memories
Crossing the stage: Alhamdullah a successful end to the school year
Communication is Key.
Email: info@aqsa.edu
Website: www.aqsa.edu
Location: 7361 West 92nd Street, Bridgeview, IL, USA
Phone: (708)598-2700