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February 2020 assalaamu alaikum

Ahlul-Bayt Islamic School200 Baribeau Street, Ottawa (Vanier), ON K1L7R6

www.abischool.com [email protected]

Neighbors Come FirstThe child made it a habit to rise regularly in the night and join his mother, Lady Fatimah Zahra (AS)prayers called Tahajjud.

He observed that his mother prayed forwomen. She remembered and mentioned all her neighbors name and prayed for their prosperity and well being.

O Allah (SWT), pardon them their sins andYour grace embrace them in all their dealings.

In this morning, the child decided to ask. over, he asked: Mother, you pray for all every day.

Not a word for yourself or anyone in the family?

Lady Fatimah Zahra (AS), blessings and salutations to her, said:

O my son Hassan, remember one thing.Neighbors come first and then one’s

Generosity in Abundance at ABIS

ABIS is thankful for having such generousdedicated and enthusiastic group of volunteers!

Thank You to Ms. Heba Lezzaik, Mrs. Batoul Jomaa, Mr. Ali Husseinwho helped with school field trips.

Family Day

Ahlul-Bayt Islamic School will be closed 2020 to o

Enjoy this long weekend opportunity with your families!

Newborns to the Community

- Congratulations to Abdullah Family the blessed birth of Yasmine (siblings Amir and Judy)

- Congratulations to Dawas Family for the blessed birth of twin sisters Zeinab & Zahraa (sibling Salmaan)

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assalaamu alaikum peace be upon you

Bayt Islamic School 200 Baribeau Street, Ottawa (Vanier), ON K1L7R6

[email protected] 613-526-0774 Est. 2002

Neighbors Come First The child made it a habit to rise regularly in the late hours of the

Lady Fatimah Zahra (AS) in her nightly

He observed that his mother prayed for all Muslim men and and mentioned all her neighbors by

for their prosperity and well being.

, pardon them their sins and let Your grace embrace them in all their dealings.

, the child decided to ask. When the prayers were Mother, you pray for all every day.

Not a word for yourself or anyone in the family?

, blessings and salutations to her, said:

son Hassan, remember one thing. one’s household follows.

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ABIS is thankful for having such generous parents and friends and dedicated and enthusiastic group of volunteers!

Lezzaik, Mrs. Batoul Jomaa, Mr. Ali Hussein

Family Day

Bayt Islamic School will be closed on Monday, February 17,

to observe Family Day.

njoy this long weekend opportunity with your families!

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Upcoming

Feb 1 World Hijab Day 7 1st Term Report Cards go home

School Field trip (Cosmic Adventures, Winterlude, Snow tubing)

10-14 Kindergarten registration

10-21 Registration date for Returning Students

14 Parent- 12:00)

No School for students

15 Birthday of our holy Sayyedah Fatima al

17 Family Day (No School)

25 Birthday of Imam Mohammad al-Baakir

27 Martyrdom of Imam Ali alHaadi (AS)

29 Birthday of Imam Ali al(AS)

Parent-Teacher Friday, February 14

First term Parentare scheduled

Teachers do not anticipate a need to meet with every child’s parents

If an Interview is required, will receive a notice of your scheduled time inReport Card.

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Upcoming Events

World Hijab Day Term Report Cards go home

School Field trip (Cosmic Adventures, Winterlude, Snow tubing)

Kindergarten registration

Registration date for Returning Students

Parent-Teacher Interviews (8:00 2:00)

No School for students

Birthday of our holy Sayyedah Fatima al-Zahraa (AS) Family Day (No School)

Birthday of Imam Mohammad Baakir (AS)

Martyrdom of Imam Ali al-(AS)

Birthday of Imam Ali al-Haadi

Teacher Interviews on Friday, February 14

First term Parent-Teacher Interviews scheduled for Fri, Feb 14.

Teachers do not anticipate a need to meet with every child’s parents.

f an Interview is required, parents will receive a notice of your scheduled time in y our student’s Report Card.


Neighbor’s Rights

The Holy Prophet (SAAWW) said:

Neighbors are of three kinds: 2) One who has two rights upon you;

The neighbor having three rights upon you is the one who is a Muslim and a relative.

The neighbor having two rights is the one who is either a non

The neighbor having one right is the one wh

Still he has got all the claims of neighborhood

The Holy Prophet (SAAWW) also said:

One is not from me who sleeps contentedly while his

Imam Ali ibn al-Hussein (AS) said:

These are your duties towards your neighbor2) Show him respect when he is present;

Islam requires us to live with our neighbors

February, 2020 - Term 1 Report Cards We are at the mid-point of this school year, and home with children in Kindergarten and

They contain information on your child's progress from the beginning of the year to the end of January.

Here are some suggestions to help you read, understand and celebrate your child's report card:

• Read the Learning Skills and Work Habits comments on p

These skills hugely affect your child's success at school! Acknowledge and celebrate your child's efforts and improvements, and who they are as a person.

• Talk about the report card together and seek your child's opinion about his or her ac

Look at the grades your child is getting in specific areas; this could suggest some new areas of interest and talents of your child.

Pay special attention to the number of times your child has been late or absent, remembering that five dayequals a whole week of school.

• Set goals with your child in areas that you both agree would benefit from improvement.

Look for key phrases like "organizational skills", "focusing", or "prepared with materials" to identify specific strengths or weaknesses that might be affecting academic progress.

Make a plan on how to meet these goals, and share in the responsibility of helping to support your child achieve these next steps.

• Contact your child's teacher if you need clarification, want more informachild's learning.

Please complete and return page 4 of the Provincial Report Card the school by Monday, February 10.

Remember that the Term 1 report card is a check

There are five more months of work ahead and a l

Hard work and persistence do pay off!


1) One who has one right upon you; 3) One who has three rights upon you.

rights upon you is the one who is a Muslim and a relative.

rights is the one who is either a non-Muslim relative or a non

right is the one who is neither a Muslim nor a relative.

neighborhood-rights upon you.

is not from me who sleeps contentedly while his neighbor sleeps hungry.

neighbor: 1) Protect his interests when he is absent;how him respect when he is present; 3) Help him when he is inflicted with any injustice.

our neighbors a noble life, based on the highest Islamic ethical code.

Term 1 Report Cards point of this school year, and Term 1 report cards will be coming

with children in Kindergarten and grades 1 to 8 on Friday, February 7.

They contain information on your child's progress from the beginning of the year to

Here are some suggestions to help you read, understand and celebrate your

• Read the Learning Skills and Work Habits comments on page 1 first.

These skills hugely affect your child's success at school! Acknowledge and celebrate your child's efforts and improvements, and who they are as a person.

• Talk about the report card together and seek your child's opinion about his or her ac

Look at the grades your child is getting in specific areas; this could suggest some new areas of interest and

Pay special attention to the number of times your child has been late or absent, remembering that five day


Look for key phrases like "organizational skills", "focusing", or "prepared with materials" to identify specific sses that might be affecting academic progress.

Make a plan on how to meet these goals, and share in the responsibility of helping to support your child

• Contact your child's teacher if you need clarification, want more information or need ideas to support your


Remember that the Term 1 report card is a check-point half-way through the year.

months of work ahead and a lot can change during that time.

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three rights upon you.

rights upon you is the one who is a Muslim and a relative.

or a non-relative Muslim.

Protect his interests when he is absent; elp him when he is inflicted with any injustice.

the highest Islamic ethical code.

Term 1 report cards will be coming

They contain information on your child's progress from the beginning of the year to

These skills hugely affect your child's success at school! Acknowledge and celebrate your child's efforts and

• Talk about the report card together and seek your child's opinion about his or her accomplishments.

Look at the grades your child is getting in specific areas; this could suggest some new areas of interest and

Pay special attention to the number of times your child has been late or absent, remembering that five days


Look for key phrases like "organizational skills", "focusing", or "prepared with materials" to identify specific

Make a plan on how to meet these goals, and share in the responsibility of helping to support your child

tion or need ideas to support your


way through the year.


Hand Washing - A simple thing?Hand washing seems like such a simple thing yet it is proven to be the single most effective practice in preventing the spread of germs among children.

Germs acquired through inadequate hand washing can cause illness such as colds, flu, pneumonia, diarrhevomiting.

Germs are easily spread through coughing; sneezing, hand-to-hand contact and using shared objects.

These germs accumulate on your hands as you perform daily activities and begin to spread through contact with your eyes, mouth, nose and to other surfaces.

Teaching children the importance of good hand washing can reduce or prevent their incidence of illness thereby increasing their opportunity for learning in a healthier environment.

Hand Washing Tips

o Wash hands often in running warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds

o Remember to wash finger tips, between fingers, and under fingernails.

o Rinse for 10 seconds.

o Dry hands with disposable paper towels or hand dryer.

ABIS Activities Masjid Trip to Masjid Abi Zarr (AS) on January 10 for grades 6, 7 & 8

Majlis Azaa in the school on Jan. 28 on the martyrdom

Ottawa University Coral Reef Fish Tank workshop


A simple thing? Hand washing seems like such a simple thing yet it is proven to be the single most effective practice in preventing the spread of germs among children.

Germs acquired through inadequate hand washing can cause illness such as colds, flu, pneumonia, diarrheas and

Germs are easily spread through coughing; sneezing, hand contact and using shared objects.

These germs accumulate on your hands as you perform daily activities and begin to spread through contact with

to other surfaces.

Teaching children the importance of good hand washing can reduce or prevent their incidence of illness thereby increasing their opportunity for learning in a healthier environment.

o Wash hands often in running warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds

o Remember to wash finger tips, between fingers, and under fingernails.

o Dry hands with disposable paper towels or hand dryer.

on January 10 for grades 6, 7 & 8

28 on the martyrdom occasion of our holy Sayyedah Fatima al

workshop for grade 6 & 7 on January 31.

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Teaching children the importance of good hand washing can reduce or prevent their incidence of illness

of our holy Sayyedah Fatima al-Zahraa (AS)

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END OF TERM AWARDS (SEPT. – JAN.) At the end of each term student awards are announced at a school assembly. These awards acknowledge outstanding achievement and performance, and recognize students for their hard work & effort.

For JK to Grade 3, these are students who were 2 X recipients of Student of the Week award, received a certificate and a book.

For Grades 4 – 8, that’s every student who received Student of the Month award in term 1, received monetary gift ($10).

Congratulations to the following students:

JK: Hassan Karout, Ava Zaidi

SK: Azaan Rizvi

Gr. 2: Zaher Madi, Reda Tehfe

Gr. 3: Iasmin Minaeva, Iyad Mansour-Bokretache

Gr. 4: Jenaan Jaber, Abdullah Nayef, Dina Alami, Ali Hamam, Zahraa Nasrallah

Gr. 5: Saheb Abed. Adem Bouguerra, Kawthar Al-Abdan, Haneen Jaber, Jad Srour

Gr. 6: Mariam Zein, Fatma Nayef, Syedmohammad Azhari, Shadul-Husayn El Zein, Batool Abbas

Gr. 7: Lina Bouguerra, Fatima Jomaa, Zeinab Lezzaik, Ali Al- Sayed Ali, Reem Atwi, Syed Munir-Mujtaba Rafi, Xena Hassak

Gr. 8: Ali Ridha, Yasmeen Jaber, Zahraa Ammar, Yasir Al-Zaidi, Amina Lezzeik

EMCP (Enrichment Mini-Courses Program)

This 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. The participating post-secondary institutions offer information/orientation sessions for parents and students on the week before the program begins.

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:

Yasir Al Zaidi, Zahra Ammar, Amina Lezzeik, Rokaya Kazan, Ahmad Nasrallah, Yasmeen Jaber, Ali Ridha,

COURTESY RECOGNITION AWARD

Granted to JK to Gr. 8 students who consistently show courtesy towards others by greeting them with Assalaamu Alaikum & a Smile.

JK: Yasmin Gharbi

SK: Wejdan Jaber

Gr. 2: Zaineb Hasak

Gr. 3: Adam Arfi, Iyad Mansour-Bokretache, Malak Alansari, Yara Kassira

Gr. 4: Jenaan Jaber, Tasneem Zeitoun

Gr. 5: Zahara Yasin, Haneen Jaber

Gr. 6: Seyedmohammad Azhari, Nour Ezahraa Fahs, Zehra Motlak, Elyes Said, Ali Shaaban, Mariam Zein

Gr. 7:Ghizlan Abdullah, Mohamad Al-Timimi, Sajad Abardeh Hosseini

Gr. 8: Yasir Al-Zaidi

STUDENT OF THE WEEK JK: Rayanne Chebbani, Ava Zaidi

SK: Adam Driss, Azaan Rizvi

Gr. 1: Batoul Bazzi, Yasmine Najibeddine

Gr. 2: Lujain Mufarreh, Reda Tehfe

Gr. 3: Mahdi Kadhim, Sophia Mansouri, Iyad Mansour-Bokretache

STUDENT OF THE MONTH Gr. 4: Zahraa Nasrallah

Gr. 5: Jad Srour

Gr. 6: Batool Abbas

Gr. 7: Xena Hassak

Gr. 8: Amina Lezzeik

WEAR PINK - STAND UP TO BULLIES

Spirit Day for February will be Pink day with an ANTI-BULLYING theme.

Wear any shade of pink to school on Wednesday, February 26 and show your school spirit & support Anti-Bullying!


CHARACTER TRAITS Each month teachers at ABIS recognize students who display good character traits.

Each month, the school will focus on a different character trait.

Teachers will nominate one student per month from their classroom that they see displaying the character trait at school.

Over announcements, in the school newsletters, on our website, nominated students are rewarded and acknowledged for the positive contributions they make.

Students, who demonstrated Cooperation throughout the month of October, were awarded character awards.

Congratulations to the recipients of “Kindness

JK: Mohamed Mahdi Slim

Gr.1: Shahbakht Bukhari

Gr. 3: Isa Zaidi

Gr. 5: Zainab Jawad, Adem Bouguerra

Gr. 7: Lina Bouguerra

Next month’s Character Trait is Respect

How to be respectful?

Treat other people the way you want to be treated.

Be courteous and polite. Listen to what other people have to say. Don't insult people, or make fun of them, or call them names. Don't bully or pick on others.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR Thank you again!

ABIS thanks all who participated in the Scholastic Book Fair. Leila Beydoun who coordinated, the Student Copromoted, parents who sold, and parents & students who bought from the fair - thank you all for a successful sale.

Proceeds from this fair allowed for all teachers to obtain ALL books on their classroom library wish lists, and many more books foclassroom libraries, as well as additional resources for our teachers.

The winner of the "Family Event draw" was took home $25 worth of books and whose teacher received $25 in books for her classroom library.

A huge thank you to the parent volunteers who dedicated their time and energy at the Scholastic Book Fair.

Special thanks to Mrs. Leila Beydoun, Ms. Hiba Lezzaik, Mrs. Soraya Al-Sayed Ali, Mrs. Katia Abdallah, Mrs. Najah Nasrallah, Boushra Haj Hassan.

Thank you all for a successful sale.


Each month teachers at ABIS recognize students who display good

Each month, the school will focus on a different character trait.

Teachers will nominate one student per month from their classroom trait at school.

Over announcements, in the school newsletters, on our website, nominated students are rewarded and acknowledged for the

Students, who demonstrated Cooperation throughout the month d character awards.

Kindness” character award:

SK: Amal Hujaij

Gr. 2:Karim Zein

Gr. 4: Mena Ridha

d, Adem Bouguerra Gr. 6: Zaineb Ali

Gr. 8: Ali Ridha

Treat other people the way you want

have to say. Don't insult people, or make fun of them, or call them names.

ABIS thanks all who participated in the Scholastic Book Fair. Mrs. who coordinated, the Student Council who

promoted, parents who sold, and parents & students who bought thank you all for a successful sale.

Proceeds from this fair allowed for all teachers to obtain ALL books on their classroom library wish lists, and many more books for their classroom libraries, as well as additional resources for our teachers.

The winner of the "Family Event draw" was Ali Hamam (Gr. 4) who took home $25 worth of books and whose teacher Ms. Hashi received $25 in books for her classroom library.

thank you to the parent volunteers who dedicated their time and energy at the Scholastic Book Fair.

Mrs. Leila Beydoun, Ms. Hiba Lezzaik, Mrs. Soraya Najah Nasrallah, Mrs.

MOST VALUABLE PRAYER

Granted to students of grades 4 who exhibit improved humbleness, focus, and respect during their daily prayers at school.

Gr. 4: Abdullah Nayef

Gr. 5: Hadi El Haj Hassan

Gr. 6: Batool AJafer

Gr. 7: Ali Al

Gr. 8: Ali Ridha, Zahraa Ammar

SCIENCE FAIR

The school will again be hosting a Science Fair onat 1:40 - 2:45

- Students can enter projects in the categories of experiments or studies.

- Please watch for information from your child’s teacher.

There are some good books available through the library on doing science projects, or go on line to the internet for ideas.

Projects will be judged and marked and top entries will receive a prize from the school.

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MOST VALUABLE PRAYER AWARD

Granted to students of grades 4 - 8 who exhibit improved humbleness, focus, and respect during their daily prayers at school.

Gr. 4: Abdullah Nayef

Gr. 5: Hadi El Haj Hassan

Gr. 6: Batool Abbas, Mohammad

Gr. 7: Ali Al-Sayed Ali

Gr. 8: Ali Ridha, Zahraa Ammar

SCIENCE FAIR

The school will again be hosting a Science Fair on Thursday, March 12

2:45.

Students can enter projects in the categories of experiments or

Please watch for information from your child’s teacher.

There are some good books available through the library on doing science projects, or go on line to the internet for ideas.

Projects will be judged and marked and top entries will receive a prize

the school.

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2020-2021 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Kindergarten Registration has been scheduled for the week of February 10 –14; more specifically Wednesday, February 12th 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, 2020 (born in 2016).

• Eligible students for Senior Kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2020 (born in 2015).

Visit the school’s website at abischool.com to download and complete the registration form. Parents will need to provide proof of birth date for their child. (A copy will be kept in the student’s Ontario Student Record file.)

Acceptable documents are: • Birth certificate • Birth registration form • Citizenship certificate • Passport • Record of immunization

Call Mrs. Aseel at 613-526-0774 for any questions. We look forward to welcoming you and your child!

RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2020-2021 Forms will be sent home in February.

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

Re-Registration of existing students is part of this process.

Before admitting new students, all existing students are given priority to re-register.

Ahlul-Bayt Islamic School

Web www.abischool.com Address 200 Baribeau Street, Ottawa, ONT K1L 7R6

Email [email protected] Phone (613) 526-0774 Principal Mrs. Leila Rahal [email protected]

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

Completely follows the Ontario Ministry of Education academic curriculum starting from JK to grade 8

French as a second language starting from JK

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

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

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.

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

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