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Novembers Newsletter
A Note from the Teacher
Assalamu Alaikum! Dear Parents/ Guardians,
Masha Allah the month of November went by very
smoothly in Grade 3B. The highlight of the month was
the Scientist in School Workshop, which was a very
hands on and informative learning opportunity for the
students.
As you know, the month of December is a shorter
one as the students will be in school for only 3 weeks.
Regular curriculum will continue over this month,
however if you are planning to leave a little early for
the winter holidays, please inform me so that your child
can take any scheduled tests prior to their departure.
Towards the end of the month, the school will be
having a French Assembly and would like to invite you
all to be a part of your childs French experience. The
class has been working very hard to prepare for this
day. I hope to see you all there, Insha Allah.
I would also appreciate it if you could continue
reviewing your childs language and math work with
them on a weekly basis. With your involvement, your
child will have a smoother transition when it comes to
writing their E.Q.A.O. test. With your participation, your
child will also improve on their numeracy and literacy
skills.
Be sure to check out our classs website below:
www.shezz3b201415.weebly.com
Here, you will find photos of students participating in a
range of activities, along with other information about
E.Q.A.O and the curriculum. There are also curriculum
links and games that students can access for extra
assistance in specific subjects. Both you and your child
can feel free to leave a comment on the website.
I want to take the time to wish all the students and
their families a very happy holiday and will see
everyone in the New Year, Insha Allah.
Sincerely,
Br. Shehzad

Important Reminders

Students must have a separate pair of

indoor shoes (shoes may be left at school in
a plastic bag placed on the childs hook)
Please ensure students have appropriate
outerwear (hat, scarf, gloves, boots) for the
changing weather
Please make sure your child is in the
classroom by 8:25 am sharp.
Please ensure that your child completes
his/her homework each night/week (see
student agenda)
Please sign your childs agenda on a
weekly basis
Please ensure your child brings his/her
library books on their library day (BoysTues,
GirlsMon)
Each child needs non-marking gym shoes.
Children can either leave the shoes at
school or bring them on gym days (Boys
Mon/Wed, GirlsTues/Thurs).
Please send a filling and nutritious lunch
with your child each day
Any concerns regarding French, Quranic
Studies or Arabic need to be addressed
with the respective teachers (Sr. Ratiba, Sh.
Abdul Rahman and Sr. Frikia)
In the case that your child has forgotten an
important folder/ textbook at school, the
class will be open until 4pm

Islamic Foundation School is a Nut Free

School. Please do not send snacks or lunches
containing nut products.

November Curriculum Recap

In math, we have completed unit 3
(Geometry). In language, we have
continued to work on weekly spelling
exercises/tests, reading comprehension,
writing initiatives, grammar, and journal
writing. In science, we have completed
our forces unit. Our Scientist in the School
Workshop on this topic was very
informative and enjoyable. In Islamic
Studies, we have continued to learn
about Prophet Muhammad (S) and
Prophet Dawuds (AS) lives. In Islamic
Studies, we discussed the importance of
salaah. We also discussed the akhlaaq
trait for November (sincerity) in great
detail. In art, we have explored the use of
lines. In health, we have concluded our
healthy living and eating unit. Students
have also continued playing cooperative games in gym class.
Contact Us
If you have any comments, questions, or
concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact me. You can do so by leaving a
message with the school office (416-3213776) or sending a note with your child.
You can also email me at Br. Shehzad at
br.shezz@hotmail.com or Sr. Aisha at
ais.malik1@gmail.com

Important Dates Dec.

4 Pizza Lunch
4 Elementary Art Show
4/5 In Class Science Project
18 French Assembly
18 Early Dismissal (2:30)
22 Winter holidays begin (School reopens
Monday, January 5th, 2015)

Curriculum Outline for the month of

December
Our focus this month
Mathematics:
Unit 4: Multiplication and Division
Language Arts:
Spelling Exercises/Spelling Tests
Read Alouds
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Grammar Parts of a Sentence
Journal/Creative Writing
Social Studies
Living and Working in Ontario
Islamic Studies:
The Life of Prophet Muhammad (S)
Basic Beliefs of Islam
The Life of Prophet Dawud(AS)
Responsibility in Islam
Visual Arts:
Backgrounds

Please make sure your child is reading at

least 20 minutes a night!

Health/Gym:
Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
Cooperative Games
Soccer