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ﺍﻹﺳﻼﻣﻴﺔ ﺍﺩﻣﻨﺘﻦ ﺃﻛﺎﺩﻳﻤﻴﺔRespectful, Responsible, and Successful Leaders and Contributors GRADE 8 NEWSLETTER September 18–22, 2017 Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmat Allah Wa Barakatu. Students and parents, we want to thank you for returning to EIA and working with us as we started the new school year. It’s no small feat, but your eagerness along the capable support of our faculty and staff helped lead things in orderly fashion.
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أكاديمية ادمنتن اإلسالميةRespectful, Responsible, and Successful Leaders and Contributors
GRADE 8 NEWSLETTER
September 18–22, 2017
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmat Allah Wa Barakatu.
Students and parents, we want to thank you for returning to EIA and working with us as we started the new school year. It’s no small feat, but your eagerness along the capable support of our faculty and staff helped lead things in orderly fashion.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SECONDARY OPEN HOUSE Friday, September 22
All Grade 7 to 9 parents are cordially invited to attend the Secondary department open house. It’s an ideal opportunity to meet the teachers in your child’s classroom, familiarize yourself with academic expectations, and take a tour around the expansion.
EIA 30TH ANNIVERSARY Saturday, October 14
On October 14, we will celebrate our 30th anniversary as Edmonton Islamic Academy. We have an illustrious history, from small school in the mosque to a large community of learning well-known in Edmonton and around North-America. We encourage you to join us in this celebration in our new Banquet Facility. You can purchase your tickets online at eia30celebration.simpletix.com.
SPARKS RUN Thursday, September 28
Our students can participate in the Sparks Run and Sport Day on Thursday, September 28. This is a day in our EIA community with many smiling faces. We will host a 2.5 km run for boys and girls in grades 6-9 and 10-12 groups, and a 2.5 km walk for the lower grades, at the walkway behind our school. Sign-up is $20 and this will fund some of our initiatives this year. See you there!
SCHOOL UNIFORM As school we have chosen a uniform and it is important that the guidelines are followed. Parents, please review the below dress code requirements and make sure your son or daughter follows this, including the more formal attire for boys on Fridays.
Girls in grade 8 are expected to wear a black abaya with back/red hijab. Boys are expected to wear black pants (not of a jean-like look) and a Top Marks red dress-or-polo-shirt. On Friday, Boys wear a long-sleeved red Top Marks dress-shirt with accompanying tie or personal black tie; or alternatively, boys may wear more traditional clothes on Friday (such as a thobe). If it’s cold, plain black hoodies without large logos or print on them are allowed for both boys and girls.
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CURRICULUM UPDATES UPCOMING TESTS
❖ MATH: Monday, September 18: Quiz section 2.2 (8A, 8B) ❖ MATH: Tuesday, September 19: Quiz section 2.2 (8C) ❖ MATH: Friday, September 22: Quiz section 2.3 ❖ ARABIC: Wednesday, September 18 , Arabic spelling test( Al hijrah words) ❖ SCIENCE: Tuesday, September 12, WHMIS & HHPS Quiz
QURAN AL-KAREEM Sheikh Mohamed Hamed // [email protected]
➔ Inshallah we will go ahead this week with Surahs supposed to be revised and memorized this year.
➔ In addition to reading and memorizing, we will take some Tajweed rules to help our students read Quran correctly.
➔ Surat Noah سورة نوح from 1 – 7. ➔ Heavy and light letters, Qalqalah التفخيم والترقيق – القلقلة
ISLAMIC STUDIES Mr. Ibrahim Long // [email protected]
Over the next few weeks students will learn how to distinguish between racism, prejudice, and Islamophobia and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how to address issues resulting from Islamophobia by the following:
➔ Describing the impact that racism, prejudice and Islamophobia has on those affected. ➔ Identifying and explaining factors that contribute to Islamophobia; e.g., the media, radical
Islamist groups, lack of education. ➔ Identifying and describing ways in which groups and/or individuals are combating
Islamophobia. ➔ Identifying and examining potential sources of physical/emotional/social support for
individuals who have been recipients of racist, prejudicial, or Islamophobic speech or actions
ASSIGNMENTS ❖ Compose an argument defending human diversity from an Islamic perspective. ❖ Memorize and/or recall and explain the context behind the revelation of Q. 49:13.
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Translation (Sahih International) Holy Qur’an, 49:13
O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted.
ن ذكر يا أيها الناس إنا خلقناكم م وأنثى وجعلناكم شعوبا وقبائل لتعارفوا إن أكرمكم عند اهللا
عليم خبير أتقاكم إن اهللا
ARABIC LANGUAGE Ms. Fatima Bensassi // [email protected]
Students will engage in daily, meaningful reading and writing tasks in Arabic class. They will also improve their ability of speaking and listening by achieving the following objectives:
➔ Reading: - Students will be able to read, identify and explain the function of a short Arabic lesson or story.
➔ Writing: Students will be able to use writing strategies that will help them to prepare for their Arabic assignment.
➔ Speaking and listening: Students will be able to use Arabic language to express them self, ask and answer questions logically and effectively.
➔ Students will be able to participate actively and effectively in cooperative groups of Arabic discussion .
ASSIGNMENTS ❖ Worksheets( handout) ❖ Class projects
ASSESSMENTS ❖ Wednesday, September 18 , Arabic spelling test( Al hijrah words)
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LANGUAGE ARTS Ms. Jeanette Craig // [email protected]
We will be starting our short story unit which creates a foundation of literary elements for students to understand throughout the year!
★ Short Story: Thank You Ma’am ★ Literary Element: Character
○ Students will review direct and indirect characterization ○ Analyze different types of characters in literature such as dynamic, round and
static ○ Make inferences to understand character traits
★ Project: Character Profile
Students will also be reviewing reading comprehension strategies weekly. They will analyze a variety of texts for vocabulary, use inference based skills and make connections to other texts, themselves and the world.
ASSIGNMENTS ★ Resume should be handed into google classroom by Monday
RESOURCES ★ Join Remind! Download the app ‘Remind’. Please write your first and last name. Text
number (587)600-0226 with the classroom code below: ○ 8A: @chgddk ○ 8B: @4626f4 ○ 8C: @8f69ha8
★ Students will be using google classroom to access posts, powerpoints, assignments and more!
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SOCIAL STUDIES Ms. Kirstie Jensch // [email protected]
CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES ➔ What is worldview? ➔ To what extent does our worldview shape our identity?
FRAME FOR THE WEEK Students completed their group projects on Worldviews this week. Additionally, we began to deepen our understanding of the concept ‘Worldview’. Students learnt about the 7 different elements that make up a worldview as well as the 3 factors that shape worldviews.
This week students will explore their understandings of these new concepts through an individual project called the Worldview Wheel. Students will have to reflect on their personal worldviews while relating their worldview to the 7 worldview elements. Class time will be provided. If class time is misused, students are expected to complete the task for homework.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE
Students will be given pop quizzes on material covered in class throughout the year. These pop quizzes make up 10% of their grade. They should expect between 2-5 questions on the material (similar to exit slips/do-nows done in previous subjects). These are gauges on how well they are absorbing the information throughout the unit and better prepare them for the upcoming tests and exams.
ASSIGNMENTS ❖ Friday, September 22: Worldview Wheel Project due (A/B/C)
RESOURCES ★ Textbook and learning materials provided in class and on my blog:
www.kirstiej.edublogs.org
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MATHEMATICS 8A , 8B, 8C 8A & 8B: Ms. Hiba Azzam // [email protected] 8C: Mr. Ehab Abou-Absi // [email protected]
Information and overview of learning goals. Students will: ➔ Use more than one method to solve proportional reasoning problems ➔ Solve problems involving ratio, rates and proportional reasoning.
ASSIGNMENTS ❖ Wednesday, September 20: Section 2.3 practice questions pg. 67 # 5,10,11,13, 16 ❖ Thursday, September 21: Section 2.3 practice questions pg. 68 # 20,22,27,28
ASSESSMENTS ❖ Monday, September 18: Quiz section 2.2 (8A, 8B) ❖ Tuesday, September 19: Quiz section 2.2 (8C) ❖ Friday, September 22: Quiz section 2.3
RESOURCES ★ Mathlinks 8 textbook ★ Mathlink 8 website: Online textbook ★ Handouts ★ Join Remind! Download the app ‘Remind101’. Please write your first and last name. Text
number (431) 800-1531 with the classroom code: @ekcdgg. Or visit the website to join math 8A&8B: https://www.remind.com/join/ekcdgg, enter (587)-800-0547 and text: @69b7b or visit the website to join math 8C: https://www.remind.com/join/69b7b.
SCIENCE: 8A & 8C Ms. Asiya Munshi // [email protected]
LEARNING OUTCOMES ❖ Students will learn about paper chromatography and how this is used ❖ Students will learn about solutes, solvents and factors that affect solubility including
solubility curves ❖ Students should be able understand and explain particle theory of matter
ASSIGNMENTS ❖ Monday, September 18: Fluid poster/brochure/book ❖ Tuesday September 19: Children's book for Matter
ASSESSMENTS ❖ Tuesday, September 12: WHMIS & HHPS Quiz
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RESOURCES ★ Focus Science 8 ★ Notes from class
SCIENCE: 8B Mr. Ramy Melhem // [email protected]
Information and overview of learning goals. ➔ Students will identify methods of separating different blends of ink using
chromatography. ➔ Students will be able to calculate the concentration of various mixtures in g/mL ➔ Students will identify factors that affect the rate of solubility and relate it to the particle
model of matter. ➔ Students will interpret solubility curves.
To help clarify, Quests are what I call “work”. They are adventures and missions that students will encounter on their journey through the land of Verum Terra.
❖ Please note that students are expected to either print off the PowerPoint slides that I post on my website, www.ramymelhem.com or write them out and place them inside of their science binder. I post large chunks of notes, usually a third of a unit and up to a half. I should have all of the necessary notes ready by Saturday afternoon, inshallah.
ASSESSMENTS ❖ Quests will be taken in as assessments.
RESOURCES ★ Students may login on Saturday to my website, www.ramymelhem.com in order to access
the Science notes for the first half of the Unit.
Below is a list of the approximate timeline of our grade 8 science program.
● Unit 1: Mix and Flow of Matter → 16% (September-October) ● Unit 2: Cells & Systems → 16% (November-December) ● Unit 3: LIght & Optical Systems → LIght & Optics → 16% (January - February) ● Unit 4: Mechanical Systems → 16% (March - April) ● Unit 5: Fresh and Saltwater Systems → 16% (May-June)
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SCIENCE: FIRST BATTLE OF THE YEAR
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr.Yahia Dalloul ( Male PE) [email protected] Ms. Amira Tarrabain ( Female PE ) [email protected]
Information and overview of learning goals. ➔ Students will demonstrate the basic skills of soccer: dribbling, passing, shooting,
goalkeeping, and sportsmanship. Students will also apply basic skills into game situations and demonstrate knowledge of the rules of different soccer games. Students will demonstrate knowledge of how to play and use equipment safely.
VISUAL ART Mr. Mark Muilwijk // [email protected]
Information and overview of learning goals. ➔ Introduction to art
ASSIGNMENTS ❖ Super Doodle: fill a sheet of paper with your favourite doodles. For this quick exercise, you
can let your mind go blank and draw what comes up. It will reveal your default drawing and thinking styles. Please pay attention to clarity, punch, line thicknesses, shading, detail, and interest. Colouring is optional. Pen and pencil is both ok. Due next class, for those of you who have had the first art class.
❖ Perspective Drawing: with 8A, we looked at two-point perspective. If you think you might get stuck with it in class because you struggle to understand the concept a little, watch this video please.
EDMODO islamicacademy.edmodo.com
★ I noticed a need for a way for your to quickly communicate with me and other students, or look up assignments for Art Class--especially because we only have 1 class per week. Edmodo is one of the most robust ways around to do this.
★ You can go to the URL above, make a student account or log in with your existing account, and use the below classroom codes. When you make an account, please use your full and official first and last name.
○ 8A: 2e2p9x ○ 8B: h787he ○ 8C: cmypy3
★ You can check into Edmodo via the website and via the app.
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SOCCER Our Junior High Boys and Girls teams eagerly kicked off the athletic year with two games each. It’s the last few days of summer weather and spending time in the outside air is healthy for young and old. Come watch one of our home games next week!
More Boys Photos >
More Girls Photos >
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CROSS-COUNTRY A small group of energetic Junior High students participated in last Tuesday’s Relay Meet. Next Tuesday they’re up again for another Meet.
More Photos >
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CONTACT Mona Nashman-Smith Principal [email protected]
Bahja Mahmoud Secondary School Vice-Principal [email protected]
Tayyaba Zahid Secondary School Assistant Principal [email protected]
Jeanette Craig English Language Teacher (8A, B, C) [email protected]
Kirstie Jensch Social Teacher (8A, B, C) [email protected]
Hiba azzam Math (8A, B) [email protected]
Ramy Melhem Science ( 8B) [email protected]
Fatima Bensassi Arabic (8A, B, C), [email protected]
Amira Tarabain Gym (8A,8B,8C) [email protected]
Yahia Dalloul Gym (7A, B, C) [email protected]
Ehab Abou-Absi Math Teacher (8C) [email protected]
Asiya Munshi Science (8A, C ) [email protected]
Ibrahim Long Islamic Studies (8A, B, C ) [email protected]
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