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Ahlul-Bayt Islamic

November 2018 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

DATES TO REMEMBER

4 Daylight Saving Time Ends - Set clocks back one hour

8 Martyrdom of our holy Prophet Mohammad (peace & prayers be upon him and his Ahlul-Bayt)

9 Progress Report cards go home 11 Remembrance Day 16 Parent–teacher interviews - No school

for students 17 Martyrdom of our 11th Imam Hassan

al-Askari (AS) 19 Death of alHujjah Adbul Muttalib (AS) 26 Birthday of our holy Prophet

Mohammad (PBUH) and Birthday of 6th

Imam Jafar al-Saadiq (AS)

Cooler Weather Inside/Outside

With cooler weather, please encourage your children to come to school with a coat/jacket.

Our playground can be quite cool, due to the wind.

Students are expected to go outdoors for recess. A child who is too sick to go out at recess is too sick to be attending school. We do not have indoor supervision for students at recess time.

Any requests for a child to stay in at recess need to be accompanied by a doctor’s note, indicating the reason and length of time.

If the weather is extremely cold, stormy or rainy, an indoor routine is followed.

Please remember to label your child’s items in the event that they may go missing. It’s easier to track them in the “Lost and Found” when this happens!

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Meet Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP)

Sixth century Arabian culture held the concepts of trust and valor in high

regard. As a people, the Arabs were known for their eloquence and

exceptional poetry. But the light of these shining qualities could not

pierce through the layers of rust on many Arabian hearts.

impeded civilized development… Widespread superstition curtailed

intellectual growth… That age of ignorance even popularized the heinous

act of burying baby girls alive!

Muhammad was an orphan for most of his life, as his fathe

before he was born, and his mother died when he was five.

youth under the care of his grandfather and then his uncle.

Muhammad’s upright character distinguished him, even at an early age.

He participated in tribal agreements ensuring the welfare of the

oppressed and defended such agreements throughout his life.

Muhammad worked as a forbearing shepherd

successful merchant. He quickly became known as,

and “The Trustworthy One”.

Muhammad was also a man of deep reflection

at work or at home, then he was busy in contemplation and worship on

the mountain of Hira. He climbed up to a nearby cave

hours, days, and even months at a time, pondering the Truth of existence.

Muhammad witnessed the reality that God is the radiating Sun of

Existence… Without the Light of God, everything in the heavens and the

earth would simply be in darkness – utterly nonexistent.

One day, angel Gabriel appeared to Muhammad

“Oh Muhammad, read…”

The unschooled Muhammad replied, “And what should I read?”

Gabriel then revealed the first verses of the Quran,

“Read in the Name of your Lord who creat

clinging mass. Read, and your Lord is the Most Generous, who

taught by the pen; taught man what he did not know.”

Muhammad realized the grave responsibility that was on his shoulders.

Under God’s command, he was to deliver the most c

for success – the Divine Law by which God perfects the body, spirit and

mind of humanity.

This was the remedy to his society’s ailments and the good tidings of

Mercy to the worlds.

Muhammad’s spiritual station, as a prophet and messenger of God

aided by the rationality of his principles, his sublime character, and the

miraculous nature of the newly revealed Qur’an.

The eloquence, depth, and grandeur of the Qur’an baffled the Arabian

poets. The Arabs could not fathom how any man could produce such

perfection – let alone a man with no formal education.

As an interconnected reality of principles, the Qur’an would also remain

a miracle available to every nation, for ages to come.

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Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) is the

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Meet Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP)

Sixth century Arabian culture held the concepts of trust and valor in high

regard. As a people, the Arabs were known for their eloquence and

exceptional poetry. But the light of these shining qualities could not

abian hearts. Tribal warfare

impeded civilized development… Widespread superstition curtailed

intellectual growth… That age of ignorance even popularized the heinous

for most of his life, as his father passed away

before he was born, and his mother died when he was five. He spent his

youth under the care of his grandfather and then his uncle.

distinguished him, even at an early age.

He participated in tribal agreements ensuring the welfare of the

oppressed and defended such agreements throughout his life.

shepherd and then later as a

kly became known as, “The Honest One”

reflection. If he could not be found

at work or at home, then he was busy in contemplation and worship on

the mountain of Hira. He climbed up to a nearby cave and would spend

hours, days, and even months at a time, pondering the Truth of existence.

that God is the radiating Sun of

Existence… Without the Light of God, everything in the heavens and the

utterly nonexistent.

Muhammad and said,

“And what should I read?”

then revealed the first verses of the Quran,

“Read in the Name of your Lord who created; created man from a

clinging mass. Read, and your Lord is the Most Generous, who

taught by the pen; taught man what he did not know.”

realized the grave responsibility that was on his shoulders.

Under God’s command, he was to deliver the most complete prescription

the Divine Law by which God perfects the body, spirit and

This was the remedy to his society’s ailments and the good tidings of

as a prophet and messenger of God, was

aided by the rationality of his principles, his sublime character, and the

miraculous nature of the newly revealed Qur’an.

The eloquence, depth, and grandeur of the Qur’an baffled the Arabian

ot fathom how any man could produce such

let alone a man with no formal education.

As an interconnected reality of principles, the Qur’an would also remain

ery nation, for ages to come.


As our Lost and Found grows, we encourage students to have their items of clothing labelled with their name for easy returns.

Please remember that the Lost and Found is cleaned out during the breaks and will be donated.

Please check it for your child’s lost items on a

regular basis.

We wish ABIS students,

alumnus & everyone who were

blessed with visiting Imam Hussein(AS)

for the Arbaeen in Karbala

accepted deeds & a safe return

ABIS Dig-a-Well

Charitable Campaign Dear Students, Parents, Staff, and Friends,

We are pleased to inform you that the ABIS

raised a total of $2,046.40.

The classroom with the most amount donated was

grade 1., who earned their PIZZA.

As for the well for 2018-2019, we were informed

that this money will be used to build a water tank

plus 8 filling stations typically supporting 1000

1200 people each plus. Leftover money will be

used to start building a mosque and a clinic in

Tanzania, Pemba.

Your donations tallied as follows:

JK 8.00 SK 38.55

Gr. 1 642.00 Gr. 2 99.69

Gr. 3 394.50 Gr. 4 153.95

Gr. 5 47.35 Gr. 6 282.85

Gr. 7 195.60 Gr. 8 51.00

Gr. 9 199.70 Office 132.90

TOTAL donated = $2,146.40

Alhamdulillah, this meets our campaign target.

Thank you for your participation and generosity.

May Allah accept your good deeds.

Thank you to sister Nour Matar for your

coordination efforts and for giving ABIS the

opportunity to contribute.

تقبل هللا اعمالنا جميعاً


grows, we encourage students to have their items of clothing labelled

Please remember that the Lost and Found is cleaned out during the breaks and will be donated.

Please check it for your child’s lost items on a

A Day of Remembrance ..

Why Remember?

Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. We honor those who fought for Canada in both world wars and the Korean War, as well as those who have served since then.

More than 1.5 million Canadians served our country in this way, and more than 100,000 died. They gave their lives and their futures so that we may live in peace.

Poppies are worn as the symbol of remembrance, a reminder of the blood-red flower that still grows on the former battlefield of France and Belgium.

One day every year, we pay special homage to those who died in service to their country. We remember these brave men and women for their courage and their devotion to ideals. We wear poppies, attend ceremonies, and visit memorials. For one brief moment of our life, we remember why we must work for peace every day of the year.

We wish ABIS students,

were

visiting Imam Hussein

for the Arbaeen in Karbala,

safe return

We are pleased to inform you that the ABIS family

The classroom with the most amount donated was

2019, we were informed

that this money will be used to build a water tank

supporting 1000-

1200 people each plus. Leftover money will be

used to start building a mosque and a clinic in

Alhamdulillah, this meets our campaign target.

Thank you for your participation and generosity.

coordination efforts and for giving ABIS the

Thank you ...

Mr. Shawarma (Haj Bassem Elcheikh Ali

the generous donations to support the school.

Hajj Ismail Hajj Ali for providing salami fo

distributed during the Arbaeen.

Haressa Day ...

Mrs. Itaf Dbouk (IMm Hassan), Mrs. Jamile Matar

Haidoura, Mrs. Hoda Fahs, and Mrs. Rimonda Zeidan

and stirring the Hareesa.

Mrs. Itaf Dbouk, Mrs. Sally Mobarak, and

covering the cost of the Hareesa.

Everyone for distributing the Hareesa Lunch to all students

charge.

Hajj Amar Ajja for providing and cooking the delicious meat

that was served fresh and hot to students at no charge

Bassam Srour for helping out.

Donations are always welcome

If you like to sponsor a class for treats or gifts for upcoming

Islamic celebrations, please contact Mrs. Haidoura.

Your continued support of our children is greatly appreciated.

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A Day of Remembrance ..

Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and

fought for Canada in both world wars and the Korean War, as well as those who have served since then.

More than 1.5 million Canadians served our country in this way, and more than 100,000 died. They gave their lives and their futures

Poppies are worn as the symbol of remembrance, a reminder of the red flower that still grows on the former battlefield of France

One day every year, we pay special homage to those who died in these brave men and

women for their courage and their devotion to ideals. We wear poppies, attend ceremonies, and visit memorials. For one brief moment of our life, we remember why we must work for peace

Haj Bassem Elcheikh Ali & Haj Bilal Nasrallah) for

to support the school.

or the grade 9 sandwiches

Mrs. Jamile Matar, Mrs. Fatme

Mrs. Rimonda Zeidan for cooking

and Hajj Ismail Hajj Ali for

Everyone for distributing the Hareesa Lunch to all students at no

cooking the delicious meat & rice

that was served fresh and hot to students at no charge and Hajj

elcome ...

If you like to sponsor a class for treats or gifts for upcoming

lease contact Mrs. Haidoura.

is greatly appreciated.


No

Sponsor a ChromebookAt Ahlul-Bayt Islamic School, we are proceedingstudents with better and more frequent access

We have the opportunity to acquire good 14” Lenovo Chromebooks

How You Can Help ..

We invite our generous parents and friends to help us cover the cost of this initiative by sponsoring a Chromebook ..

$ 300 to sponsor a Chromebook

$ 150 to sponsor half a Chromebook

$ ___ to contribute towards the cost of a Chromebook

Help make education easier and more enjoyable for our students.

This is a highly valued form of flowing sadaqa (صدقة جارية

With Chromebooks ..

Instead of going to the computer lab, students will use school with their teacher and classmates.

Teachers will ..

Bring a cart of Chromebook laptops into the classroom.

Provide one laptop for every student to use during that lesson.

Teachers can ..

Interact and work with students online in the classroom or anytime.

Review students’ work and correct it live in the classroom or at home.

Why Chromebooks?

Suitable for Education - Chromebooks are being used by 86% of the school boards in North America. - They promote interaction in education and have shown good results.

Easy to Use - Students enjoy using Chromebooks and find them intuitive.

- They can be used by all grade levels, K to 12.


ow is the Time to

Sponsor a Chromebook g with a new initiative to modernize our computer learning

better and more frequent access to computers and computer education in the classroom.

We have the opportunity to acquire good 14” Lenovo Chromebooks and charging cart at a good price.

We invite our generous parents and friends to help us cover the cost of this initiative by

to sponsor a Chromebook

to sponsor half a Chromebook

to contribute towards the cost of a Chromebook

Help make education easier and more enjoyable for our students. .(صدقة جارية

[email protected]

Instead of going to the computer lab, students will use school Chromebook laptops in their classrooms to learn and interact

Each Student will ..

Log in to own Google account to work with own files only.

Have access to homework at school, home, or anywhere with Internet.

Work and save to own online Google drive; no need to carry around a USB.

Parents can ..

Assist their children with their homework using their home computer.

Review their children’s classroom work at home, anytime.

Students enjoy using

Chromebooks and find them intuitive.

They can be used by all grade levels, K to 12.

Safer than other Computers - Chromebooks come with their own applications that are suitable for education. - Students cannot download untrusted software. - Chromebooks auto-update.

Inexpensive

- Our 14” Lenovo Chromebooks cost around $300 each.

- No need to puother software for students to do their work.

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modernize our computer learning and provide our to computers and computer education in the classroom.

and charging cart at a good price.

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laptops in their classrooms to learn and interact

Log in to own Google account to work

at school,

Work and save to own online Google drive; no need to carry around a USB.

Inexpensive Our 14” Lenovo Chromebooks

cost around $300 each. No need to purchase Office or

other software for students to do their work.


Safety and security of our students and staff is a top priority for Ahlul-Bayt Islamic School. We have been implementing a number of measures as part of a comprehensive plan aimed at ensuring our school remains a safe place for our students to learn.

One of the procedures that our school practices is a lockdown drill.

During a lockdown drill:

• Classroom doors are secured and the students remain inside the room until instructed by the teacher to resume their activities.

• All exterior doors are locked and no one is permitted to enter or leave the building.

• Students are kept inside the school and classrooms when circumstances make it safer to stay in the classroom rather than evacuate.

Just as we prepare our students to properly respond to fire drills, they also need to learn proper response during a lockdown drill. These drills should be treated with the same level of importance as fire drills.

Please be assured that staff will spend time discussing the importance of this procedure with students prior to running a drill. We will also take time after the drill to remind them that it was only a practice and there was no danger. When possible, our School Resource Officer may assist us in conducting the lockdown drills.

Please take the time to speak with your son/daughter about this procedure and reinforce its importance. We practice these drills to ensure our school remains a safe place for learning.

weekly for head lice. Look for nits (eggs) of head lice.

Nits look like dandruff, but they cannot be shaken or flicked

They are found on the hair very close to the scalp.

If you see lice or nits, notify the school and treat your child. Ottawa

Public Health recommends that the first of the two treatments be done

before your child returns to school.

Teach

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For more information on Ottawa Public Health information line at 613www.ottawa.ca/health.

Should your child become ill while at school, you will be asked to take him/her home until they are feeling better.

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Please ALERT the school if your child has been diagnosed with a contagious illness, (Strep throat, Conjunctivitis, head lice, Scabies, Fifths Disease, chicken pox, impetigo, meningitis, whooping cough, etc.)


Head Lice are common in school

Children, but anyone can get them. These

small insects can crawl from person to

person by direct head to

most commonly cause itching.

Parents should check their children’s hair


Nits look like dandruff, but they cannot be shaken or flicked




before your child returns to school.

Teach your child to protect him/herself from getting head lice:

Avoid sharing combs, brushes, hair accessories, hats or helmets

Tie back long hair in a braid or ponytail Keep hats, mittens and scarves in the sleeve of your child’s coat

For more information on the prevention and treatment of head lice, call the Ottawa Public Health information line at 613-580-6744 or www.ottawa.ca/health.

A Healthy Note

We all agree that healthy children learn better. To prevent the spread of germs at school, we ask that you keep your child home from school if he/she is ill.

Should your child become ill while at school, you will be asked to take him/her home until they are feeling better.

hildren should be at home if they have any of the following symptoms:

Fever of 38o C or above: your child should remain at home until the fever is below 38o C, without medication for 24 hours.

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain Unusual drowsiness or tiredness Sore throat/ strep throat: your child must be on antibiotics for 24

hours before returning to school

Viral cold: your child should stay home for the first few days when your child is most uncomfortable

Persistent cough Red, inflamed eyes with a discharge/ conjunctivitis: you

on antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school

Any sore oozing fluid or pus Any rash that has not been diagnosed

Head or body lice that has not been treated Earache/ ear infection Any other symptoms which are suggestive of illness.

Please ALERT the school if your child has been diagnosed with a contagious illness, (Strep throat, Conjunctivitis, head lice, Scabies, Fifths Disease, chicken pox, impetigo, meningitis, whooping cough, etc.)

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are common in school-aged

but anyone can get them. These

crawl from person to

head to head contact and

most commonly cause itching.

Parents should check their children’s hair


Nits look like dandruff, but they cannot be shaken or flicked off the hair.




your child to protect him/herself from getting head lice:

Avoid sharing combs, brushes, hair accessories, hats or helmets

Keep hats, mittens and scarves in the sleeve of your child’s coat

the prevention and treatment of head lice, call the 6744 or

We all agree that healthy children learn better. prevent the spread of germs at school, we

ask that you keep your child home from school if

Should your child become ill while at school, you will be asked to take

of the following symptoms:

or above: your child should remain at home until the , without medication for 24 hours.

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain

throat: your child must be on antibiotics for 24

Viral cold: your child should stay home for the first few days when

Red, inflamed eyes with a discharge/ conjunctivitis: your child must be on antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school

Any other symptoms which are suggestive of illness.

Please ALERT the school if your child has been diagnosed with a contagious illness, (Strep throat, Conjunctivitis, head lice, Scabies, Fifths Disease, chicken pox, impetigo, meningitis, whooping cough, etc.).


MMost VValuable PPrayer is

awarded weekly to students of grades 4-8 who consistently show excellent performance during their daily prayers at school.

Gr. 4: Saheb Abed, Mohamad Hassan Amacha Gr. 5: Hassan El-Cheikh Gr. 6: Alia Shabib, Mahdi Hallal Gr. 7: Yasir Al-Zaidi Gr. 8: Jana Wahab

Achieving Students JK: Wejdan Jaber, Hasan Al Raas, Aly

Soueidan,Rawanne Hajj Ali SK: Jad Mansour-Bokretache, Ali

Derakhti, Batoul Bazzi, Celina Saleh Gr. 1: Karim Zein, Reda Tehfe, Dua

Fatima, Dhurgham Alsari, Diana Koumaiha, Lily Hazara, Zaher Madi

Gr. 2: Iyad Mansour-Bokretache, Iasmin Minaeva, Lara Elmasry, Mira Mobarak, Youssef Abed

Gr. 3: Zahraa Nasrallah, Mena Ridha, Ali Hamam, Arwa Issa, Abdullah Nayef

Gr. 4: Zakaria Beydoun Gr. 5: Mohammad Jafer Gr. 6: Zahra Al-Hussein, Kadija Jaber Gr. 7: Malaak Fayad, Ali Ridha Gr. 8: Hawraa Jomaa

Provincial progress report for grades 1the focus is on comments that highlight strengths and areas to improve.

Formal evaluations Januarygrades for grades 1

16

Please make every effort to meet with your child’s teacher.

There will be no classes for students on Friday, November

JK: Amjad AlansariGr. 2: Sara SaidGr. 5: Batool AbbasGr. 7: Zainab Abdul Amir

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Ahlul-Bayt Islamic School

Web www.abischool.com Phone (613) 526

Email [email protected]

Private, Not-for-profit, High academic performance standards and Small class sizes

Completely follows the Ontario Ministry of Education academic curriculum that

Ongoing academic monitoring and assessment via ministry and other standardized exams

Surpasses Ontario Standards in EQAO testing for all subjects (reading, writing and mathematics)

Private school discipline and work ethics

Qualified, dedicated, and caring teachers providing continuous monitoring of student progress

Innovative holistic education programs and a variety of activities and learning experiences

Islamic environment promoting good morals and behavior

Islamic Studies including Quran and Fiqh (Jurisprudence) and weekly group prayer (salaat Jama3a)

Arabic Language taught by native speakers

French as a second language starting from JK

Full-day JK and SK programs, 50% English 50% French

Enrichment and remediation as field trips and active sports program and Lunch hour interest clubs

In operation since 2002 with a solid reputation

Please check our website, or call us, for more information.

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Progress Report Cards will be sent home

rovincial progress report for grades 1-8 do not have letter grades, rather the focus is on comments that highlight strengths and areas to improve.

ormal evaluations will be completed at the end of the first term in January, at which time provincial report card that will contain letter grades for grades 1-6 and marks for grades 7-8.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on

6 for 8:00 - 11:45 and 1:00 - 2:45. No interviews

• Each conference is scheduled for a 10-minute

• Only one conference time will be scheduled for each child.


There will be no classes for students on Friday, November

Congratulations .. Cooperation Award Winners

JK: Amjad Alansari SK: Batoul Bazzi Gr. 1: Ibrahim ToufaelyGr. 2: Sara Said Gr. 3: Fatima Bazzi Gr. 4: Alaa FayadGr. 5: Batool Abbas Gr. 6: Noor Alhaoraa OmraniGr. 7: Zainab Abdul Amir Gr. 8: Jana Wahab

November’s Character Trait is

What are ways you can show good citizenship?

1. Follow the rules and obey laws at school, home and in your community.

2. Respect authority, e. g., parents, teachers, police officers and other community helpers.

3. Participate in activities to improve your community and the environment e.g. pick up litter, recycle, and plant trees and flowers.

4. Be a good neighbor and volunteer to help others.5. Donate food or clothing to help someone in need.6. Use kind words and good manners in all situations.

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(613) 526-0774 Address 200 Baribeau Street, Ottawa

Principal Mrs. Leila Rahal [email protected]

profit, High academic performance standards and Small class sizes

Completely follows the Ontario Ministry of Education academic curriculum that starts at JK and covers Junior high school

Ongoing academic monitoring and assessment via ministry and other standardized exams


rk ethics

Qualified, dedicated, and caring teachers providing continuous monitoring of student progress

Innovative holistic education programs and a variety of activities and learning experiences

Islamic environment promoting good morals and behavior

ic Studies including Quran and Fiqh (Jurisprudence) and weekly group prayer (salaat Jama3a)

Arabic Language taught by native speakers

French as a second language starting from JK

day JK and SK programs, 50% English 50% French

n as field trips and active sports program and Lunch hour interest clubs

In operation since 2002 with a solid reputation

Please check our website, or call us, for more information.

We are happy to provide a guided tour of our school. Call us for an appointment.

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will be sent home Friday, Nov. 9th.

8 do not have letter grades, rather the focus is on comments that highlight strengths and areas to improve.

completed at the end of the first term in provincial report card that will contain letter

will be held on Friday, Nov.

s for 11:45 - 1:00.

minute time span.

Only one conference time will be scheduled for each child.


There will be no classes for students on Friday, November 17.

Award Winners

Gr. 1: Ibrahim Toufaely Gr. 4: Alaa Fayad ani

Character Trait is Citizenship

What are ways you can show good citizenship?

Follow the rules and obey laws at school, home and

Respect authority, e. g., parents, teachers, police officers and other

Participate in activities to improve your community and the environment e.g. pick up litter, recycle, and plant trees and flowers. Be a good neighbor and volunteer to help others. Donate food or clothing to help someone in need.

and good manners in all situations.

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[email protected]

starts at JK and covers Junior high school


ic Studies including Quran and Fiqh (Jurisprudence) and weekly group prayer (salaat Jama3a)

n as field trips and active sports program and Lunch hour interest clubs

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DATES TO REMEMBER Meet Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) · 2018-11-03 · DATES TO REMEMBER 4 ... Mr. Shawarma (Haj Bassem Elcheikh Ali the generous donations to support the school. Hajj