As-Salamu Aleikum dear parents,
Science: In the animal kingdom unit of Science students completed the first group, mammals last week. They are learning all about birds this week.
Language Arts: Students are writing short storys for a class competition. They are writing the story in parts (setting, characters, beginning, etc.) and hanging the peices up on a hanger in the class. Grammar: Students are learning synonyms and antonyms.
Math: Students are working on addition with carry over.
Gym: As Monday's class was missed and Thursday is swimming we will play some fun motor skill games in gym class.
Art: Students enjoyed creating beautiful birds in Art class yesterday. They will be on display shortly in the hallway for you to see.
Social Studies: We have focused on Science this week. Next week however the students will learn about citizenship (rights and responsibilities) and what it means to be a good citizen.
Islamic Studies: Students are creating a story board of the Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH). They have learnt about the time before Islam, the year of the elephant, the orphan boy, the marriage to Khadija and the miracles of the Prophet (PBUH).
Computers: Insha'Allah I will be demonstrating and letting the students explore in microsoft word more this week in the computer lab.