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Octobers Newsletter
A Note from the Teacher
Assalamu Alaikum! Dear Parents/ Guardians,
From Eid parties, to plant model projects and
picture day, October was a busy month in Grade
3! However amidst the busy schedule there was
an atmosphere full of excitement due to Eid.
JazakAllah to all the parents who sent snacks for
the class party, as well as my Surprise Party. It was
beyond appreciated! Despite all the happenings,
things went well, Alhamdulilah. We were able to
complete all planned curriculum activities and
are sailing through the Grade 3 curriculum.
Alhamdulilah, our first class project creating 3-D
plant models went very well. The students really
enjoyed working on this activity and were able to
showcase their knowledge in a creative way. On
a similar note, we shall begin our next science
project (for the forces and movement unit) in a
couple of weeks time. Please look for the letter
addressing what it is. Please also be sure to fill and
return the Scientist in the School letter along with
the correct cash amount that will be taking place
later this month.
Be sure to also 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. I also post Announcements
when necessary, so please be sure to visit it
frequently. Both you and your child can feel free
to leave a comment on the website.
Sincerely,
Br. Shehzad

Important Reminders

Please make sure your child is in the

classroom by 8:25 am sharp.
Students are to be dropped off/picked up
outside the building.
Please ensure that your child completes
his/her homework each night/week (see
student agenda)
Please sign your childs agenda on a daily
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).
All girls need to bring a white hijab to
school for salaah.
Please send a filling and nutritious lunch
with your child each day
Please ensure students have appropriate
outerwear (hat, scarf, gloves, boots) for the
changing weather
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.

October Curriculum Recap

In math, we have completed unit 2
(Patterns in Addition and Subtraction). 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 Plants Unit and
have started our Forces and Movement
unit. In Islamic Studies, we have been
learning about Prophet Muhammad (S)
and Prophet Ayyubs (AS) lives. We have
reviewed the steps of wudu and learned
about respect as it was the akhlaaq trait
for the month of October. In health, we
have continued looking at healthy living
and eating. Students have also continued
playing co-operative games in gym class.
Finally, in art we created art pieces
focusing on our plants unit.
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.shezz@hotmail.com or Sr. Aisha at
ais.malik1@gmail.com.

Important Dates Nov.

6 Pizza Lunch
11 Picture Day Retake
14 P.D. Day (School Closed)
17 Report Cards Sent Home
17 Scholastic Book Order Due
20 Parent/Teacher Interviews
25 Scientist in the School
30 Early Dismissal (2:30)

Curriculum Outline for the month of

November
Our focus this month
Mathematics:
Unit 3: Geometry
Language Arts:
Spelling Exercises/Spelling Tests
Read Alouds
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Punctuation & Grammar
Journal/Creative Writing
Science
Forces and Movement
Islamic Studies:
The Life of Prophet Muhammad (S)
Salaah
The Life of Prophet Ayyub(AS)
The Life of Prophet Dawud (AS)
Sincerity in Islam
Visual Arts:
Lines/Backgrounds

Please make sure your child is reading at

least 20 minutes a night!

Health/Gym:
Healthy Eating
Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
Cooperative Games