Tests and Quizzes:
Science Project and Presentation due tomorrow
Social Studies Chapter 4 Test Monday
Math Chapter 7 Quiz on Tuesday
Science Chapter 11 Quiz Thursday
Homework for Tonight:
French: Final Story due tomorrow
Language: chapter 15 and 16 questions
Social Studies: Chapter 4 Quiz Review questions
Thursday 31 January 2013
Wednesday 30 January 2013
Field Trip - Canadian War Museum
Field Trip to the
Canadian War Museum
The lives and roles of various individuals at the time of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham come to life with a hands-on investigation of primary and secondary historical sources. Using dramatic events, firsthand accounts and varied perspectives on the Seven Years’ War, your students will explore the conflict that defined daily life for the people of this period, and discover how it changed Canada - and the world - forever.
Grade 8: Conflict and Confederation in British North America, 1775–1867
http://www.warmuseum.ca/education/programs/school-programs
Today's Homework: Reminders
French: Finish writing the story - final copy is due Friday.
Math: Textbook page 247 #7 and 10.
Science: Textbook page 383 #3, 4, 5, 10
Language: Students should be up to date with the Hatchet comprehension package. Students should have completed up to Chapter 14. If you have not, please see me during lunch to catch up!
This Week's Library Research
Dear Parents,
Assalamu Alaikum
In library class today, we worked on Information
Seeking Strategies and discussed the databases that the students had
chosen as one of their resources. For next week, the students will need
to complete the Print and Website Evaluation Sheets that was
handed out to them today. The two sheets are to be used as templates and
used with all of their resources.
Next Wednesday, we will be looking at the third step in the
research process, which is Location & Access. They need to
bring all their print material with them (nonfiction books and Canadian
historical magazine) that deals with their topic, "Confederation" and
their Print and Website Evaluation Sheets. Please make sure
that they get the required resources.
If you have any questions or comments, you make
contact by phone or via email.
Nancy-Ann
Brethour, Librarian
Tuesday 29 January 2013
Today's Homework: Reminders
Library Research: A book and a website about New France topic for tomorrow's library class.
Science Project: Science presentation and models are due this Friday.
Math: Workbook page 70 due tomorrow
Language: Students should be up to date with the Hatchet comprehension package. Students should have completed up to Chapter 14. If you have not, please see me during lunch to catch up!
Other Notes:
Science Fair Information was dueon Monday. Please see Tr. Amina if you have not already.
Sign all returned rubrics and bring back to class!
Science Project: Science presentation and models are due this Friday.
Math: Workbook page 70 due tomorrow
Language: Students should be up to date with the Hatchet comprehension package. Students should have completed up to Chapter 14. If you have not, please see me during lunch to catch up!
Other Notes:
Science Fair Information was dueon Monday. Please see Tr. Amina if you have not already.
Sign all returned rubrics and bring back to class!
Friday 25 January 2013
Library Research Project - Books for Wednesday
Dear Parents,
Assalamu Alaikum,
Your child is in the process of a research project in Library class. We
have tackled the first step in research (Task Definition).
This week, we are working on Information Seeking
Strategies. For next Wednesday, they will need to find resources that
will help them answer their questions. They will need the following: nonfiction
books dealing with their topic, magazine articles found in a Canadian
historical magazine, websites and databases. I have already given
them a list of databases that are found at the Ottawa Public Library.
They need to circle the databases that they feel will help them in their
quest to find answers to their questions.
They need to have all of their resources for next
Wednesday, inshaAllah because they will evaluate and select the
ones that they feel are relevant to what they are looking for.
Jazakum Allahu Khairan for your help in this matter.
Wednesday 23 January 2013
Ottawa Regional Science Fair - Tr. Amina
Ottawa Regional Science Fair
Assalam Alaikum Dear Parents:
I would like to give some updates
regarding the Ottawa Regional Science Fair. This year the Ottawa Regional
Science Fair will be held on Saturday April 6th, 2013 at Carleton University. Set up will take place on Friday April 5th from 4:00 to 6:30 PM.
The
registration and confirmation process must be done online following the
instructions provided on our web site: www.orsf.ca. Again this year, a firm registration deadline will be
implemented before
March Break
Additional
details can be found at: www.orsf.ca. Please check it often to ensure that you are aware of any
updates.
Summary
of Dates/Deadlines
Registration
Opens: Saturday January 1st,
2013
Registration Closes: Friday March 8th, 2013 - forms must be POSTMARKED by this date
Project Setup: Friday April 5th, 2013, 4:00PM - 6:30PM at Carleton University
Fair: Saturday April 6th, 2013 Carleton University
Registration Closes: Friday March 8th, 2013 - forms must be POSTMARKED by this date
Project Setup: Friday April 5th, 2013, 4:00PM - 6:30PM at Carleton University
Fair: Saturday April 6th, 2013 Carleton University
Tuesday 22 January 2013
Boys' Lock-in Forms are due Tomorrow!
Reminder: Middle School Boys' Lock in is coming up on January 25th. Forms are due by tomorrow at the latest!
Quran Competition - Reminder
January 15, 2013.
Dear parents and
guardians,
Assalamu Allikum
This is a reminder of
the deadline for participating in the Abraar Fourth Annual Quran
Competition which is approaching soon Insha Allah (31st January
2013).
Also, for the students
who have submitted registration slips for the competition, please be advised
that the first round of the competition will start at the beginning of February
and will last until the beginning of March, so be prepared for this round
according to the following dates:
Week 1 (Feb. 4 to
Feb.8 ) JK, SK and Grade
1.
Week 2 (Feb.11. to
Feb. 14) Grades 2 and 3.
Week 3 (Feb. 19.to
Feb. 22) Grades 4 and 5 .
Week 4 (Feb. 25. to
Mar.1) Grades 6, 7 and 8.
Lastly, Jazakum Allah Khairan to the
parents who made contributions towards the Quran
competition and we are still waiting for your generous donations as we are about $1500 away from our target.
competition and we are still waiting for your generous donations as we are about $1500 away from our target.
Wassalamu Allikum
Samia Tarbah
Quran Teacher
Monday 21 January 2013
Homework Reminders - Monday
Language: Hatchet journals were due today. Please hand in if you haven't. Read Chapter 13-19. We are now working on the Hatchet dictionaries. Please bring your novel to class everyday.
SS: Chapter 3 Critical thinking questions were due today. Please see me if you haven't finished.
Quran: Ayah 1-2 test on Surah Mumtahinah is tomorrow - Practice, practice!
Math: Workbook page 65-66
SS: Chapter 3 Critical thinking questions were due today. Please see me if you haven't finished.
Quran: Ayah 1-2 test on Surah Mumtahinah is tomorrow - Practice, practice!
Math: Workbook page 65-66
MS Readathon!
Dear Parents,
Assalamu Alaikum
Tomorrow is the Multiple Sclerosis Read-A-Thon
kickoff!
The assembly will take place in the gym from 9:00 to 9:30.
Please visit www.abraarlibrary.com
for more information on this very important event.
Jazakum Allahu Khairan.
Friday 11 January 2013
Homework Reminders - Friday
Tests and Quizzes (on Monday):
Homework (due Monday):
- Social Studies - Quiz on Chapter 3
- Math - Quiz on Chapter 6
- Quran - Test on all of Surah As-Saff
Homework (due Monday):
- Language - Hatchet "Brian's Diary" Extension given to Monday
- Math: Page 205 TB Questions #3, 5, 7, 9, and 11
- French: Finish rough copy of your story and sign the French test
Quran Test this Monday on Surah Al-Saff
Quran:
Update from Tr. Samia
Alhamdullah
we finished reciting and memorizing surat Assaff and we will
have a test on the whole surah MondayJanuary
14th Insha Allah . This
test will be on Tajweed rules, reading rules and memorization of the
whole surah , so please practice with your child using this
website and go to Sheikh Ibrahim Alakhadar: http://quran.ksu.edu.sa
Congratulations
to the best memorizers and reciters of the month
1.Bisma S.
|
2.Mataab B.
|
3.Bassima R.
|
Jazakum Allahu Khairan for
your cooperation.
Tr. Samia
Thursday 10 January 2013
Science Fair Announcement
Dear
Parents,
Assalam
Alaikum,
Your
child has been invited to take part in the Abraar School Science Fair scheduled
for Wednesday, February 20th, 2013. This exciting event encourages
students to think like young scientists. In the next few weeks, your child will
design a science project using the scientific method to solve a problem. In
this activity, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in creative
thinking, problem solving and communication (oral and written).
Your
cooperation is appreciated in encouraging your child and monitoring his/her
progress along the way. Your support is the key to a successful project, but
please do not allow your involvement to extend any further in order to assure
equity and promote student learning. Guide your child whenever and wherever you
can. It is important that the final project reflects student individual effort
and design. Keep in mind also that a successful project can be completed for
under $15.00
Students
will be given instructions and guidelines (handouts) during class time as well
as help during the various stages of their projects. Although most of the work
will be completed at home, students will be able to use the science lab
whenever possible. For suggestions on helping your child through this process,
see the website at www.free-science-fair-projects.com.
Although
participating in the event is already a reward in itself, we like to offer
recognition (in the form of a prize) to the top 3 students for their excellence.
We would appreciate your generosity in this regard by helping us cover the cost
of the prizes. If you are able to help with a financial donation, you may give
it or send it to Sr. Naida or to myself.
May Allah
reward all of you for your generous contributions and support!
For
any question, please email me.
Jazakum
Allah Kheiran for your cooperation,
Amina Ould-brahim
Abraar Student Council in the works...
Participation forms for the Student Council were given out today.
If you are interested, please submit your "Permission to Run" application form by Tuesday January 15th, 2013.
Homework Reminders - Thursday
Language Arts:
- Read Chapter 7 of Hatchet if you have not done so already.
- Brian's Diary is now due on Monday
Math:
- Workbook page 60-61 due tomorrow
Social Studies:
- Review notes on Chapter 3 to prepare for the Chapter quiz on Monday.
Note: Boys' Reading Brochures are due! I have only received projects from two students.
Tuesday 8 January 2013
Until I See You - A Poem
Here is an interesting poem that someone wrote about what the Prophet means to him. Watch it and use it as inspiration as you decide on what theme to focus on for your collage art.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
Time to Re-Focus!
As-salamu alaykum Dear Parents,
I hope that you have all had an enjoyable and restful Winter
holiday. Amazingly, we are already working toward the end of our second term.
How times flies!
We have a lot of hard work ahead of us. I would like to take this
opportunity to remind you to please stay up to date with the class blog and student
agendas. I ask that you follow up on homework by continuing to sign the agendas
at the end of each day once the homework is completed by your child.
As always, please feel free to email me with any questions,
suggestions, or concerns.
Some Reminders for this Week:
-Girls' Swimming on Wednesday
- Students should have submitted a 1-2 page draft of their
short story. These stories will be peer-edited and teacher feedback will be
provided before the final draft is submitted.
- Hatchet Diaries are due on Friday
- French assignment on descriptive language using Madame
Souris part 1 due Wednesday
-Social Studies quiz coming up on Chapter 3 - Monday January 14th, 2013.
Jazakum Allahu khayran,
Tr. K
Sunday 6 January 2013
Welcome back from Winter Break!
I hope you all had a wonderful Winter break! Welcome back. We have a lot of fun and a lot of work ahead of us as we wrap up our second term of school.
Ready, set, bismillah!
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