Book Fair 2015

Our 1st book fair was a success! Alhamdulillah with everyone's support, we were able to raise over $1,000!!! InshAllah we can have another great book fair before the end of the school year ;)

Thank you to all my students who helped me set up the book fair and for purchasing Scholastic and Islamic books. I really hope you read and enjoy all the books you chose.

Miraj Academy's 1st Book Fair

December 14-18, 2015

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There were hundreds of different books to choose from!

 

A variety of Islamic fiction and nonfiction books were available.

 

 

Someone just picked out an interesting looking Islamic (fiction) book!

Looks like someone is really into their book ;)

I spy Minions!!!

December 21-23 Homework

Monday December 21
1. Reading- comprehension worksheet
2. Grammar- worksheet
3. Math- worksheet
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Quran homework.

Tuesday December 22
1. Math- worksheet
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic/ Turkish/ Islamic Studies homework.

Wednesday December 23
Winter packets will include reading, math, and science assignments. If you have any questions over winter break, please email me at sr.sabrina.3g@gmail.com

Stay warm and safe over the winter break! I will see everyone next year in 2016 :)

December 14-18 Homework Schedule

Monday December 14
1. Spelling- 3 times each
2. Grammar- worksheet
3. Math- worksheet
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Quran/ Turkish homework.

Tuesday December 15
1. Grammar- worksheet
2. Math- worksheet
3. Reading- worksheet
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic/ Turkish/ Islamic Studies homework.

Wednesday December 16
1. Reading- worksheet
2. Grammar- worksheet
3. Math- pages 75 and 76
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic/ Turkish/ Islamic Studies homework.

Thursday December 17
1. Spelling- study spelling AND vocabulary words for test tomorrow
2. Grammar- study for test tomorrow
3. Math- pages
4. Social Studies- worksheet
5. Science- worksheet
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic homework.

Friday December 18
1. Writing- journal entry
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Islamic Studies homework.

*The teacher holds the right to make changes to the homework schedule. Students will be told in advanced if any changes will be made. Check back here for updates.

December 14-18 Test Schedule

December 10 (Thursday)
Weekly Comprehension Assessment (Unit 2 Week 5)

December 11 (Friday)
Weekly Spelling/Vocabulary Test
Weekly Grammar Test (possessive nouns)

Breakfast, Snacks, and Lunch

Parents, PLEASE provide your child with a filling (healthy)breakfast EVERY morning before school. I understand there may not be enough time, but have them eat something in the car at least, like a piece of fruit, granola bar, muffin, etc.

Some students in my class come without eating anything or enough in the morning. Lunch begins 6th period (11:30) for all students.

Food is NOT allowed in classrooms anymore.

Finally, a school lunch menu is provided via email. I also send a copy home with my students in the beginning of the month. Lunch money should be sent in for the following week to the homeroom teacher by Friday or by Monday morning for that week at the latest. Please do not send money in daily with your child since some do forget to give it to me until it is too late.

Parents, please ask your child if they will actually eat the lunch before you pay for the week. I have had students pay for lunch, but when they find out it is something they don't like, they get very upset and barely eat any of it.   

I am sorry if this does not concern you or your child, but I had to address this because food is becoming an issue in my class with some students and we can't expect students to work well if they are hungry.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Book Fair

Miraj Academy will have its 1st Book Fair this week December 14- December 18, 2015. Parents and students are encouraged to visit during period 6 (11:30-12:20) and after school (2:50-3:20). The fair will take place in the school's gym.

Books have been provided by Scholastic for purchase. All students have received a booklet with some of the books that will be available.

InshAllah I will also bring in some books from my personal business, Books by the Dozen. Information about these books can be viewed at http://booksbt12.blogspot.com/ 

Please come and support our 1st Book Fair!!!

Reading Comprehension Tests

Comprehension tests are given to students to assess their understanding on weekly comprehension skills. Preparation for these assessments are done in class (CW) and at home (HW). If students don't understand or have questions about anything taught in class, they need to let me know as soon as possible.

Since my students take more then 3 comprehension tests during the marking period, I will drop the lowest grade at the END of the marking period. Retakes are not given.

Report Cards

I wanted to say a big CONGRATULATIONS to my students who have gone on the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll!!! Inshallah you all keep up the good work and make improvements where needed.

Thank you parents for working with me and your child this past marking period. Please sign your child's report card and return it with them to school on Monday, December 14, 2015.

If you would like to meet with me to discuss your child's progress, Miraj Academy welcomes you to attend Open House on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from 3:15 pm to 5:30 pm. There will be no after school activities on Tuesday.

Social Studies Chapter 2 Lessons 1 and 2 Test

This test will have 25 questions (minimum number of test questions) AND extra credit questions.

vocabulary word matching
short answer questions

A study guide has been provided to students. This CANNOT be used on the test, so PLEASE study well.

December 7-11 Homework Schedule

Monday December 7
1. Spelling- 3 times each
2. Grammar- worksheet pg 42
3. Math- worksheet
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Quran/ Turkish homework.

Tuesday December 8
1. Grammar- worksheet
2. Math- worksheet
3. Social Studies- study for s.s test (on Thursday)
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic/ Turkish/ Islamic Studies homework.

Wednesday December 9
1. Reading- worksheet
2. Math- worksheet
3. Science- worksheet
4. Social Studies- study for test (on Thursday)
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic/ Turkish/ Islamic Studies homework.

Thursday December 10
1. Spelling- study spelling AND vocabulary words for test tomorrow
2. Grammar- study for test tomorrow
3. Math- study for test tomorrow
4. Science- worksheet
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic homework.

Friday December 11
1. Writing- journal entry
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Islamic Studies homework.

*The teacher holds the right to make changes to the homework schedule. Students will be told in advanced if any changes will be made. Check back here for updates.

December 7-11 Test/Quiz Schedule

December 8 (Tuesday)
Comprehension Quiz

December 10 (Thursday)
Social Studies Test (Chapter 2 Lessons 1 and 2)
Weekly Comprehension Assessment (Unit 2 Week 4)

December 11 (Friday)
Weekly Spelling Test (3 letter blends)
Weekly Grammar Test (combining sentences)
Math Test (Chapter 4- Multiplication)



Reviews and study guides/notes have been given before the test dates. Students should look over these at home and participate in reviews in class i.e review games, worksheets, etc.

*The teacher holds the right to change test/quiz dates. Students will be told in advanced if any changes will be made. Check back here for any test date updates.

Chapter 2 Science Test

This test will have 25 questions (minimum number of test questions) AND extra credit questions.

16 vocabulary word matching
5 multiple choice questions
4 short answer questions

Everything that will be on this test have been taught in class. Notes have been provided for each lesson that the test will cover.

Everything that has been highlighted or has a star next to it on the notes WILL be on the test. It is the student's responsibility to pay attention in class to make sure they have everything marked down to study.

Students will have time to review in class on Thursday. If students have any questions about this test, please let me know on THURSDAY, not right before the test.

Notes CANNOT be used on the test, so PLEASE study well.

Character Day

Miraj Academy's 1st Character Day

December 2, 2015

 

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Anna

Elsa

Sisters of Arendelle

Snow White

Greg Hefley (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)

 

 

Character Day Information

Character Day is on Wednesday December 2, 2015. Students will be served lunch and have their specials as usual on that day.

Students must come dressed as their chosen character. Get creative and make a costume with whatever materials you have at home.

Students will be working with many teachers throughout the day on different activities.

All students need to be an expert on their character!

Students will have to know traits that describe their character. Traits are words that describe the personality of someone. These words describe how someone is on the inside, not their physical appearance. For example, adventurous, brave, smart, clumsy, etc. My third graders have received a list of character traits and we have gone over character traits in our interactive reading notebooks.

Students will also have to know how their character looks, acts, and feels. For example, Cinderella felt sad when her stepmother and stepsisters mistreated her, but was happy when the Prince wanted to marry her. Another example is how Elsa felt scared when her powers were discovered by her people, but she felt grateful to Anna when her sister helped her.  

Students will receive a rating for each activity they do.

I will be taking pictures, so check back in a few days :)

Social Studies Community Dioramas

My students did an EXCELLENT job on their community dioramas!

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November 18, 2015

 

 

Field Trip to Turtle Back Zoo

My students had a GREAT time at the zoo!

November 4, 2015

 

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