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Ahlul-Bayt Islamic School

January 2016 200 Baribeau St, Ottawa, ON K1L 7R6

Dates to Remember

4 Back to school - Welcome Back!

7 Picture Day

21 Birth of Imam Hassan al-Askari (AS)

22 Professional Development (PD) Day

� No school for students

Islam on Bringing Up As Islam is a any time, age and situation. These guidelines are passed through the teachings of Allahof their social and personal affairs. By utilizing these guidelines in our daily life, we can experience the

As children are Godtheir health, wellbeing and education. According to the Holy Quran, parents are rewarded for the proper raising of their children and reprimanded for inappropriate teaching.

Following are some of these duties and responsibilities:

1.

2. chooses a good name for themtheir father is that they receive

3. Show affection to your child“Whoever kisses their child, Allah will reward him.” In another saying, it has been recorded, “

Prophet MuhammadHusseinnever kissed any of them.” The Prophetturned red, and said, does not respect our elders, is not from us.”

4. Look after your child’s hygiene and health. stated: those who turn to Him constantly and pure and clean.”

5. Look after your child’s nutrition, during their infancy and after.great attention to mothers who breastfeed their children. Prophet Muhammad(PBUH&HP)

angel will address her saying, “The Lord has forgiven (your sins) ...”

6. Teach and train your children to learn the holy Quran and love AhlulThe Holy ProphetDay of Judgment, the child’s parents will be summoned and given clothes of light, which will brighten the faces of those in heaven.” The Prophet also speaks about parents who teach Quran to their kids anlove of the Great Prophet and Imam Alieveryone will be staring at the father and mother and exalt them.”

7. Teach them social and defense skills. “Teach your children the art of swimming and Amir alteaches them good manners and places them well in the society.”

Student Referral Initiative

Receive $125 for every new

referred student!

Any family, with students in our school, can receive $125, in tuition fee discount, for every referred student, when they introduce a new family to our school.

Please spread the good word about your school.

Please contact the office for details.

Missing or Outdated Contact Info ...

Please remember that it is extremely

important to provide the school office

with your current ADDRESS, PHONE

NUMBER, and EMAILS.

It is difficult to reach you with outdated

contact information.

Please update us at 613-526-0774

A child MUST be fever

free for 24 hours

before returning to

school after an illness

or if they are sent

home with a fever over 100 degrees.

Thank you for not spreading the germs.

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Islam on Bringing Up As Islam is a religion of living, it provides guidelines that suite our lives during any time, age and situation. These guidelines are passed through the teachings of Allah (SWT) and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP), to help mankind in every aspect of their social and personal affairs. By utilizing these guidelines in our daily life, we can experience the prosperous lives that Allah (SWT)

As children are God-given blessings under our care, parents artheir health, wellbeing and education. According to the Holy Quran, parents are rewarded for the proper raising of their children and reprimanded for inappropriate teaching.


1. "Dignify your children and train them well and you will be forgiven."

2. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) said, “It is a child’s right that their father chooses a good name for them.” Likewise he stated, “their father is that they receive a good name.”

3. Show affection to your child, whereby the Holy Prophet“Whoever kisses their child, Allah will reward him.” In another saying, it has been recorded, “Kiss your children frequently….”

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) was once kissing his grandchildren Hassan and Hussein (PBUT) when a person saw that and said, “I have ten children, and have never kissed any of them.” The Prophet (PBUH&HP) became disturbed, his face turned red, and said, “Whoever does not show affection to our young,does not respect our elders, is not from us.”

4. Look after your child’s hygiene and health. The Prophet of Allahstated: “cleanliness is half of faith.” The holy Quran states “Truly, Allah loves those who turn to Him constantly and He loves those who keep themselves pure and clean.”

5. Look after your child’s nutrition, during their infancy and after.great attention to mothers who breastfeed their children. Prophet Muhammad(PBUH&HP) said, “When a mother has completed her breasangel will address her saying, “The Lord has forgiven (your sins) ...”

6. Teach and train your children to learn the holy Quran and love AhlulThe Holy Prophet (PBUH&HP) stated, “Whoever teaches his children Quran, on the Day of Judgment, the child’s parents will be summoned and given clothes of light, which will brighten the faces of those in heaven.” The Prophet also speaks about parents who teach Quran to their kids and train them according to the love of the Great Prophet and Imam Ali (PBUT), “On the Day of Judgment, everyone will be staring at the father and mother and exalt them.”

7. Teach them social and defense skills. Prophet Muhammad“Teach your children the art of swimming and archeryAmir al-Mu'minin Imam Ali (PBUH), “O Ali! A child’s right is that their father teaches them good manners and places them well in the society.”

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0774 [email protected] www.abischool.com

Islam on Bringing Up Children , it provides guidelines that suite our lives during

any time, age and situation. These guidelines are passed through the teachings , to help mankind in every aspect

of their social and personal affairs. By utilizing these guidelines in our daily life, (SWT) intended for us.

given blessings under our care, parents are responsible for their health, wellbeing and education. According to the Holy Quran, parents are rewarded for the proper raising of their children and reprimanded for


and train them well and you will be forgiven."

said, “It is a child’s right that their father .” Likewise he stated, “A child’s first gift from

, whereby the Holy Prophet (PBUH&HP) said, “Whoever kisses their child, Allah will reward him.” In another saying, it has

ing his grandchildren Hassan and when a person saw that and said, “I have ten children, and have

became disturbed, his face “Whoever does not show affection to our young, and

The Prophet of Allah (PBUH&HP) The holy Quran states “Truly, Allah loves

s those who keep themselves

5. Look after your child’s nutrition, during their infancy and after. Islam gives great attention to mothers who breastfeed their children. Prophet Muhammad

“When a mother has completed her breastfeeding phase, a great angel will address her saying, “The Lord has forgiven (your sins) ...”

6. Teach and train your children to learn the holy Quran and love Ahlul-Bayt. stated, “Whoever teaches his children Quran, on the

Day of Judgment, the child’s parents will be summoned and given clothes of light, which will brighten the faces of those in heaven.” The Prophet also speaks

d train them according to the , “On the Day of Judgment,

everyone will be staring at the father and mother and exalt them.”

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) has said, archery.” Also, he once pointed to

“O Ali! A child’s right is that their father teaches them good manners and places them well in the society.”


The Enrichment Mini-Courses Program (EMCP) is a unique annual event in the world of Canadian education.

Students from grade 8 to 11 are given the opportunity of exploring a field of study or area of interest in a university or college setting.

These students acquire knowledge and skills that will help them achieve academic success and stimulate their interest in pursuing post-secondary studies.

The Enrichment Mini-Courses Program runs during the first full week of May. Participating post-secondary institutions offer information/orientation sessions for parents and students on the week before the program begins.

Who is Eligible?

� Students who demonstrate excellent academic achievement in all subjects covered in the school year or term.

� Students who demonstrate excellent behavior.

� Students who demonstrate good citizenship towards the school, staff, & fellow students.

7 students from grade 8 have been selected, by the school, according to the program’s qualifying criteria and the school’s selection criteria.

We are proud to announce the names of the selected students to participate in the program:

Serene Cheaito, Zaynab Elkhansa, Sura Hamza, Zeinab Issa, Zainab Mirjan, Hadi Srour, Reem Tehfe

GGSincere t

graceful, and generous volunteers and

Hareesa Day

Ottawa Food Bank

Congratulations to

to help those in need! The Ottawa Food Bank picked up

and needed to make two trips to

Thank you all for your generosity.

The class that raised the most

8, with 577 items!

with

Thank you again for your support!

Thank you

and sorting the cans every week.

Bake Sale A huge thank you

the bake sale

Thank you to Mrs. Mona Beydoun, Mrs. Sally Mobarak

Fahs for volunteering their time to package, price


GGeenneerroossiittyy iinn AAbbuunnddaannccSincere thanks and appreciation to our respected,

graceful, and generous volunteers and donors.

Hareesa Day Mrs. Itaf Dbouk (Imm Hassan) for cooking the wonderful hareesa

Mrs. Sally Mobarak, Mrs. Diab for donating money for Hareesa

Mrs. Diab, Mrs. Zeinab Mahmoud, Mrs. Hoda Fahs

distributing Hareesa Lunch to students

Mr. Fayad Abdallah for holding Majlis Azaa in commemorati

Arbaeen Imam Hussein (AS)

Mrs. Barak Hussein for her monetary contributions to Islamic events.

Mrs. Elkhansa for her monetary contributions to Islamic events

Mrs. Alami for donating money for Masjid field trip

Ottawa Food Bank - Food Drive

Congratulations to all of us for raising an amazing

to help those in need! The Ottawa Food Bank picked up

and needed to make two trips to take all of the donations.

Thank you all for your generosity.

The class that raised the most, and won a pizza party in January

, with 577 items! 2nd

place JK, with 496 items, and

with 353 items, will be rewarded with a no-uniform day.

Thank you again for your support!

Thank you, as well, goes to student council which

and sorting the cans every week.

Bake Sale A huge thank you goes to everyone who donated and bought goodies at

the bake sale. Because of your generosity $742Thank you to Mrs. Mona Beydoun, Mrs. Sally Mobarak

Fahs for volunteering their time to package, price

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ccee to our respected,

for cooking the wonderful hareesa

for donating money for Hareesa Day

Mrs. Hoda Fahs for stirring &

for holding Majlis Azaa in commemoration of

for her monetary contributions to Islamic events.

contributions to Islamic events

Masjid field trip

an amazing 2,444 food items

to help those in need! The Ottawa Food Bank picked up the donations in

all of the donations.

and won a pizza party in January, is Grade

, and 3rd

place Grade 6,

uniform day.

hich assisted with collecting

goes to everyone who donated and bought goodies at

$742 was raised.

Thank you to Mrs. Mona Beydoun, Mrs. Sally Mobarak and Mrs. Hoda

Fahs for volunteering their time to package, price and sell during the


Clothing and personal belongings that are brought to school should be labeled with the child’s name.

Found articles are turned into the school’s Lost and Found Bin which is located in the hallway near the main office.

Please feel free to check our Lost and Found Bin for items your child has misplaced.

MVP Most Valuable Prayer award

is granted to students of grades 2 and 3 who exhibit improved humbleness, focus, and respect during their daily prayers at school.

Gr. 2 Zehra Motlak Batool Al-Khazaali Nour Ezahraa Fahs

Gr. 3 Reem Atwi Ahmad Kmaiha Rayan Hamam

Achieving Students

JK Iasmin Minaev, Mira Mobarak Jazmina Mroue

SK Arwa Issa, Mina Ridha Fatma Motlak

Gr. 1 Ali Almatar, Alaa Fayad Lina Nasrallah

Gr. 2 Malak Kabbout Batool Al-Khazaali Shadul-Husayn El Zein

Gr. 3 Reema Hasak Saad Mahmoud Saadane Ali Al- Sayed Ali

Gr. 4 Rokaya Kazan Gr. 5 Aya Kassira Gr. 6 Mariam Al-Sayed Ali Gr. 7 Ali Tyrany Gr. 8 Zainab Mirjan

bake sale.

for organizing the bake sale.

Your dedication and effort are greatly appreciated.

Birthday

There’s been an increase in the number of children who are being

checked out early in the afternoon.

In order to make sure that your child does not miss important

instructional time,

necessary.

We appreciate your cooperation with this matter!

Our possible for you to pick

• please call the school ahead of time and pick up the


bake sale. A big thank you goes to Mr. Sheikhi and

r organizing the bake sale.


Birthday Celebration of Prophet MohamaThe Grade Ones had a wonderful celebration of

the World to celebrate Prophet Mohamed's

Our thanks go to ..

Parents who donated food for our feast

Mrs. Rana Amasha for providing the gifts

Mrs. Amneh Zeitoun, Mrs. Samar Dakdouki for volunteering their

time and skills to help with face painting and henna art

Mrs. Mona Beydoun, Mrs. Samar Kobeisi for decorating the school

on this joyous occasion

Mrs. Hoda Fahs for preparing popcorn to all the students in

celebration of Prophet Mohamad’s (pbuh) birthday

Parents who bought gifts for the students on the occasion of prophet

Mohamad’s( pbuh) birthday: Mrs. Sally Mobarak, Mrs. Bushra Atwi,

Mrs. Rana Amacha, Mrs. Racha Kalkas, Mrs. Ola Lezzaik, Mrs. Zahra

Nasrallah, Mrs. Fatima Zeitoun Jaber, Mrs. Hilda Wahab, Mrs.

Mona Beydoun, Mrs. Fatima Zeitoun

Mrs. Fatima Zeitoun for providing hallway runners for the school

Afternoon Checkouts


checked out early in the afternoon.


instructional time, please do not check your child out early unless it is

necessary.


Dismissal Time Reminder

Our goal is to keep your child safe, and still make it as convenient as possible for you to pick-up your child.

If you need to pick up your child before 2:00, for an appointment, please call the school ahead of time and pick up the

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and to our School Council


Prophet Mohamad (pbuh)

The Grade Ones had a wonderful celebration of Eid Around

to celebrate Prophet Mohamed's (pbuh) birthday!

for volunteering their

h face painting and henna art

for decorating the school

for preparing popcorn to all the students in

ophet Mohamad’s (pbuh) birthday

arents who bought gifts for the students on the occasion of prophet

Mrs. Sally Mobarak, Mrs. Bushra Atwi,

Mrs. Rana Amacha, Mrs. Racha Kalkas, Mrs. Ola Lezzaik, Mrs. Zahra

Nasrallah, Mrs. Fatima Zeitoun Jaber, Mrs. Hilda Wahab, Mrs.

hallway runners for the school

Afternoon Checkouts



please do not check your child out early unless it is


Dismissal Time Reminder

goal is to keep your child safe, and still make it as convenient as

If you need to pick up your child before 2:00, for an appointment, please call the school ahead of time and pick up the child through the


Generosity Award Winners JK Dina Alami SK Haninne Kabbout Gr. 1 Saja Salami Gr. 2 Mousa Kassira Gr. 3 Saad Mahmoud Saadane Gr. 4 Ali Ajaa Gr. 5 Mariam Elcheikh Ali Gr. 6 Raneem Zeitoun Gr. 7 Amasi Hamed Gr. 8 Zaynab Elkhansa

January’s Character Trait

is Kindness What are ways you can show

Kindness?

• Being compassionate, courteous, helpful, and understanding of others

• Showing friendship, caring, and generosity

• Treating others as you would like to be treated

Medication at School

ALL medication, including over-

the-counter and cough drops,

MUST be turned into the office

with a completed Medical

Authorization / Administration

Form.

Our school policy states that:

• All medication must be in their original container

• Prescription medication must have a label attached to the container.

front do

• school ahead of time, but your pick up will be through the gym lobby.

Feel free to rephrase

• pick up their kids.

• the gym lobby.

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The procedure is in place to help limit disruptions both in the office and in the classroom finding students.

Now that the weather is changing and temperatures are dropping, dressing your child appropriately for the weather is important.

Students will be sent outdoors for recess, weather permitting.

It is important for the students to go out in the fresh

Please be sure your child has a winter coat, snow pants, boots, gloves or mittens and hat.

During the winter months we need to remember:

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•

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As we now have snow, we would like to take this opportunity to remind all students that, for safety reasons, throwing of property is strictly prohibited.

Students involved in this activity will have serious consequences which may include school suspension.

We all know of the many injuries that result from accidents involving snowballs.

Because of this,children about the importance of not throwing snowballs.


front door (Baribeau street.)

If the appointment is between 2:00 & 3:00, you still need to call the school ahead of time, but your pick up will be through the gym lobby.

Feel free to rephrase

Parents should not park on Baribeau Street between 3:00 & 3:20 to ck up their kids.

From 3:00-3:20: all parents are expected to pick up their children from the gym lobby.

Early Pick Up Procedure

If a student needs to be released early for appointmentsetc, parents/guardians are asked to notify teacher

If someone other than the parent/guardian will be picking up a student, the office must be notified ahead of time with the name of this person. This should be written in the note for early release.

Parent/guardian will need to meet their student in the office to sign them out at the scheduled time.

In the rare case that you are not able to send a note in the morning for an early pick up, please call at least 1 hour prior to pick

The procedure is in place to help limit disruptions both in the office and in the classroom finding students.

Dress Your Children For The Weather



It is important for the students to go out in the fresh

Please be sure your child has a winter coat, snow pants, boots, gloves or mittens and hat.


Dress warmly wearing a winter coat, boots, mitts, and toques.

Brush snow off your clothing before you enter the building.

Bring an extra pair of shoes to wear inside.

Snowballs and Winter Safety

As we now have snow, we would like to take this opportunity to remind all students that, for safety reasons, throwing of snowballs on school property is strictly prohibited.

Students involved in this activity will have serious consequences which may include school suspension.

We all know of the many injuries that result from accidents involving snowballs.

Because of this, we ask all parents to take a few minutes to speak to your children about the importance of not throwing snowballs.

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If the appointment is between 2:00 & 3:00, you still need to call the school ahead of time, but your pick up will be through the gym lobby.

Parents should not park on Baribeau Street between 3:00 & 3:20 to

3:20: all parents are expected to pick up their children from

Early Pick Up Procedure

If a student needs to be released early for appointments, family trips, parents/guardians are asked to notify teachers that morning.

will be picking up a notified ahead of time with the name of

this person. This should be written in the note for early release. arent/guardian will need to meet their student in the office to sign

nd a note in the morning call at least 1 hour prior to pick-up time.

The procedure is in place to help limit disruptions both in the office and

Dress Your Children For The Weather



It is important for the students to go out in the fresh air and exercise.

Please be sure your child has a winter coat, snow pants, boots, gloves or


Dress warmly wearing a winter coat, boots, mitts, and toques.

before you enter the building.

Snowballs and Winter Safety

As we now have snow, we would like to take this opportunity to remind snowballs on school

Students involved in this activity will have serious consequences which

We all know of the many injuries that result from accidents involving

we ask all parents to take a few minutes to speak to your children about the importance of not throwing snowballs.

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2016-17 Kindergarten Registration Kindergarten Registration has been scheduled for the week of February 16 - 19, but more specifically

Wednesday, February 17th starting at 9:30 - 12:00 and 1:30 - 2:45.

Eligible students for:

Junior Kindergarten must be 4 years of age on or before December 31, 2016 (born in 2012)

Senior Kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2016 (born in 2011)

When you come into the school you will be given registration forms to complete there or take with to complete

at home and return them to the office at your earliest convenience.

Parents must provide proof of birth date for their children. (A copy will be kept in the student’s Ontario Student

Record file.)

Acceptable proof of birth date documents are:

� Birth certificate � Birth registration form � Citizenship certificate � Passport

Parents must provide a record of immunization for their children.

If you have any questions or concerns please call Mrs. Aseel, at (613) 526-0774

We look forward to welcoming you and your child!

Re-Registration for 2016-17 Before admitting new students, all existing students are given priority to re-register.

Each year in February schools begin budget and staffing preparations for the upcoming school year. Re-

Registration of returning students is part of this process.

Re-Registration forms for returning students will be sent home in February insha’Allah.

The deadline for re-registration is February 26, 2016.

�� Ahlul-Bayt Islamic School

Web www.abischool.com Phone (613) 526-0774 Address 200 Baribeau Street، Ottawa، Ontario K1L7R6

Email [email protected] Fax (613) 526-1941 Principal Mrs. Leila Rahal [email protected]

�� FullFullFullFull----day JK & SK programsday JK & SK programsday JK & SK programsday JK & SK programs �� Small class sizes for all gradesSmall class sizes for all gradesSmall class sizes for all gradesSmall class sizes for all grades �� Individual attention for each childIndividual attention for each childIndividual attention for each childIndividual attention for each child �� Private school discipline and work ethicsPrivate school discipline and work ethicsPrivate school discipline and work ethicsPrivate school discipline and work ethics �� Arabic Language taught by native speakersArabic Language taught by native speakersArabic Language taught by native speakersArabic Language taught by native speakers �� French as a French as a French as a French as a secondsecondsecondsecond language starting from JKlanguage starting from JKlanguage starting from JKlanguage starting from JK �� Weekly group prayer (salaat JamaWeekly group prayer (salaat JamaWeekly group prayer (salaat JamaWeekly group prayer (salaat Jama3333a)a)a)a) �� EEEEnrichment & remediation as field tripsnrichment & remediation as field tripsnrichment & remediation as field tripsnrichment & remediation as field trips �� Continuous monitoring of student progressContinuous monitoring of student progressContinuous monitoring of student progressContinuous monitoring of student progress �� A variety of activities & learning experiencesA variety of activities & learning experiencesA variety of activities & learning experiencesA variety of activities & learning experiences �� Innovative holistic education programsInnovative holistic education programsInnovative holistic education programsInnovative holistic education programs �� QualifiedQualifiedQualifiedQualified, dedicateddedicateddedicateddedicated, & caring teachers& caring teachers& caring teachers& caring teachers �� High academic performance standardsHigh academic performance standardsHigh academic performance standardsHigh academic performance standards �� Ongoing academic monitoring and assessment via ministry and other standardized examsOngoing academic monitoring and assessment via ministry and other standardized examsOngoing academic monitoring and assessment via ministry and other standardized examsOngoing academic monitoring and assessment via ministry and other standardized exams �� Ontario academic curriculum that starts at JK and covers Junior high schoolOntario academic curriculum that starts at JK and covers Junior high schoolOntario academic curriculum that starts at JK and covers Junior high schoolOntario academic curriculum that starts at JK and covers Junior high school �� Islamic environment promoting good morals & behaviorIslamic environment promoting good morals & behaviorIslamic environment promoting good morals & behaviorIslamic environment promoting good morals & behavior �� Islamic Studies including Quran &Islamic Studies including Quran &Islamic Studies including Quran &Islamic Studies including Quran & Fiqh (Jurisprudence)Fiqh (Jurisprudence)Fiqh (Jurisprudence)Fiqh (Jurisprudence)

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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Islam on Bringing Up Children - · PDF fileAhlul-Bayt Islamic School Please Recycle whe assalaamu ... The Ottawa Food Bank picked up ... Mrs. Rana Amasha for providing the gifts