Wisdom Academy: April and May 2024
In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Primary Class News
By Tasneem Mamdani, Primary Guide
Salaam Dear Parents,
Alhumdulillah, we have successfully completed another wonderful year at Wisdom Academy. As we reach the end of 2024, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared together. From the very first day of school to our special events and enriching activities, this year has been filled with joy, learning, and growth.
As the academic year comes to a close, we thank Allah (SWT) and Ahlul Bayt (A.S.) for guiding and blessing us through another year. It has been a year brimming with laughter, curiosity, and remarkable growth.
Year at a Glance
Our year began with excitement as the children settled into their new environment, forming friendships and discovering the joy of learning. We celebrated numerous events and engaged in a variety of educational activities that have left lasting impressions on our young minds.
Highlights of the Year
- Yuam e Hussain
- Mother’s Day & Father’s Day
- Maulud al Hujjah
- Pumpkin Experiment
- Eid Carnival
- Planting with Parents
- Hatching Chicks
Life Cycle of a Butterfly
The children were fascinated by the life cycle of a butterfly. They observed the transformation from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly, learning about nature’s wonders firsthand. This hands-on experience was both educational and enchanting, sparking curiosity and a love for nature.
Graduation: The culmination of our year was the graduation ceremony. It was a proud moment for all of us as we celebrated the achievements of our young graduates. As they start their second phase of development, we are excited to see them continue to thrive and succeed.
And Much More…
From art projects to science experiments, story time to outdoor play, every moment at Wisdom Academy has been filled with learning and joy. The children’s enthusiasm and curiosity have been a source of inspiration for all of us.
Year at a Glance Through Pictures
While words can capture the essence of our experiences, pictures tell the story more vividly. We have compiled a collection of photos that highlight these special moments, showcasing the smiles, creativity, and learning that have defined our year.
As we look back on this incredible year, I am filled with gratitude for the support of our parents, the dedication of our supportive staff, and the enthusiasm of our wonderful students. Thank you for being a part of the Wisdom Academy family. We look forward to another year of growth, learning, and joy.
May Allah’s blessing be upon each and every one of you during this break. We look forward to reuniting with you after the summer, as we continue this beautiful journey of learning and discovery together.
Until then, stay safe and take care.
Warm regards,
Mrs. Tasneem Mamdani
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Primary 2 Class News
By Mrs. Fizza Rizvi, Primary 2 Guide
Here’s a glimpse into our last 2 months of the 2023-2024 school year!
Quran Studies News
By Mrs. Fadia Ali, Quran Studies Teacher
Alsalamu Alikum Dear Parents,
I pray that you and your family are all well and having a great summer break Insha’Allah. Here is a summary of your children’s Qur’an work during April & May, 2024.
Primary:
Level One: (4 years old and 5 years old children who joined the Quran program for the first time this year) Children reviewed all previous Surahs and Duaa’s which they learned throughout this year.
Level Two: (5 years old children) Children practiced Surah Al Adiyatt العَادِيات and part one of Ayah Al Kursi الكُرسي أيَة. They also reviewed all previous Surahs and Duaa’s which they learned this year.
We usually focus in these two primary levels on the correct (Makharyge) مَخارِج and pronunciation of Arabic letters and words, and on memorization of number of small Surahs and Duaa’s the correct way. (All Duaa’s are from the Noble Qur’an)
Elementary:
Group One (level two Qur’an): Students continued reading Juza 30th of the Nobel Quran after they finished reading grammars (the Qaida).
Group Two (level two Qur’an): Students continued reading the last two Juzas of the Nobel Quran (reading without repetition). They also continued practicing Surah Al Qyamah القِيامة سورة.
Group Three (level two Qur’an): Students continued reading Surah Al Baqharah البَقَرة سورة (reading without repetition). They also continued practicing Surah Al Qyamah القِيامة سورة.
Our main focus at level two (groups two and three) is on improving student’s recitation of the Noble Quran.
Groups Four and Five (level three Qur’an): Students have finished reading Surah Al Baqharah البَقَرة (reading without repetition), while they are still practicing Surah Al Mulk المُلك سورة.
Our focus at level 3 (groups four & five) is on reading, on Qur’an vocabulary memorization, and on writing; our goal is to help children learn the most efficient way of Arabic writing, and to help them develop a sense of direction of their Arabic writing (which is opposite of the direction of English writing), and develop a sense of the right size of the Arabic written words.
Middle School:
7th grade: Students reviewed Tajweed rules in more details and applied them while reciting part 1 to 7 of Surah Al Kahf الكَهف سورة (pages 1 to 14 of Surah Al Kahf), they also learned new Hadeeth of the Prophet and Ahlulbaiyt (as) (Hadeeth The best action & Hadeeth Maintenance of Continuous action), and Quran Quest; (Surah Al Adiyatt العَادِيات سورة & Surah Al Fil سورة الفيل).
High School:
9th grade: Student learned Chapters 7 of the No nonsense Arabic book (The past and present passive voice verbs). They also finished reciting the Nobel Quran during the month of Ramadan and continued, after the month of Ramadan, their daily recitation of different Surahs while applying all learned Tajweed rules.
Elementary Class News
By Ms. Hind Sabir, Elementary Guide
Salaam Dearest Parents of the Elementary,
As the doors of 2023-24 slammed shut as quickly as they flew open, the year began to ramp up rather than settle down these last couple of months. It was a bittersweet realization for much of our children who were saddened by the coming of the end – a true testament to the amazing work and spirit within Wisdom walls, ‘ . ال حمد Ultimately, the children began to take stock and reflect upon the people they want to become and how they want to return from summer. Summer is a great time to relax, travel, have fun, reconnect, and fine tune. Don’t underestimate the power within our children – they are amazing with their 90 billion neurons each! Reading, fiction and especially non-fiction, is always a great summer work that brings adventures and self-construction. While screens can bring the damage of deviations and inactivity evident to the body but more menacing and subversive to the brain. Limiting screen time is critical to a still-forming mind that needs to take a role in executive function when your child can make well-planned decisions that will further them as an individual.
Have a safe, healthy, and blessed summer full of wonders!
See you in August!
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By Mrs. Malak Charara, Science and Electives Teacher:
In Science, Grade 7 students learned more about plate boundaries and the “Plate Tectonics” theory which explains the science behind how some parts of our Earth’s lithosphere have been moving slowly over millions of years and shaping the continents we know and live on today. After that, we moved on to investigate the formation of another class of rocks known as “Metamorphic rocks” and how all three types of rocks can undergo metamorphism and change to one another in what is known as the “Rock Cycle”. Finally, we studied some geological phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanoes and concluded the semester by researching mesmerizing Geoscenarios that help remind us of Allah (swt)’s divine creation.
In Elective Nutrition, Grade 7 students learned about the essential micronutrients we need to survive, specifically vitamins. Students were introduced to the different categories, names and functions. We touched on some fun facts for selected vitamins as well and researched some disorders related to excess or deficient intake of some of the main vitamins like A, C and D.
In Biology, our Grade 9 student resumed her exploration in the unit of evolution as we tackled topics like evolutionary patterns and processes and finding order in Biodiversity to classify organisms based on various factors. The latter was a foundational lesson to introduce the last unit of study (Unit 6: The Diversity of Life). Each lesson in this unit explored a different group of microbes (viruses, prokaryotes, protists, and fungi), defined the group, the general structure, common reproductive strategies, and the roles of group members in the environment. We discussed real world examples of impacts to human health and how understanding disease-causing organisms helps us control them and prevent future epidemics. Next, we touched on the Plantae and Animalia Kingdoms in the same aspect and concluded the semester by investigating the complex systems and feedback methods that work together to maintain homeostasis in the human body. We learned about the structures and functions of the following systems: digestive, excretory, circulatory, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, nervous, skeletal, muscular, endocrine, and male and female reproductive systems.
As we come to an end to this fruitful academic year Alhamdulillah, I would like to thank our students and you as parents for all the time and effort you’ve put towards success and progress! Here are some photos from April and May 2024!
Grade 7 students presenting their three different Geoscenarios: Yellowstone Hotspots (by Alizar), Glaciers (by Sara) and Oil (by Mariam) as a final project to summarize and apply the Earth History lessons and concepts they’ve been investigating this semester:
Our Grade 7 students chopping some Fattoush vegetables for a taste test!
Grade 7 student preparing and decorating some dark chocolate covered strawberries as a healthy treat:
Grade 7 students sharing their presentations on vitamin D deficiency disorders in children and adolescence, their symptoms, and ways to include more vitamin D rich food into their daily intake to prevent such disorders:
Grade 7 students sharing their presentations on “Kwashiorkor” a protein deficiency disorder, it’s symptoms and how to include more protein in their diets to meet the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) and prevent establishing this disorder:
Our Grade 9 student enjoying some break time with the elementary chicks!
Our Upper School students enjoyed celebrating Eid A-Fitr with their annual “Secret Eid” tradition, Alhamdulillah — there were lots of gifts and joyful moments with their peers and teachers:
In Mathematics, grade 7 students were provided an overview of data-collection methods, and the process of organizing and presenting data, they learned how to draw and analyze dot plots of a data set. They built on their previous understanding of the mean and median as measures of center, to learn about the mean absolute deviation (MAD) as measure of variability for numerical data. They used this knowledge to implement a survey in elementary class about the number of sports liked by each student, displayed the data set on a dot plot, analyzed and understood the results. Furthermore, 7 graders started establishing a knowledge in probability by first understanding sets and sample spaces and their notations. They investigated probabilities of compound events and found these probabilities using possibility diagrams and tree diagrams. They learned about mutually exclusive events, independent events, and dependent events and the difference in finding their probabilities.
In Geometry, grade 9 students began with an examination of arc length, sector area, and segment area, and an introduction to radians as a unit of angle measure. Students then examined properties of tangents, chords, inscribed angles, and segments lengths. They then moved on to studying cross sections, and determining the 3D figure formed by rotating a 2D figure, and applied the volume formulas for prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres to solve problems. Finally they extended their previous knowledge of ratios and basic probability to the probability of multiple events, combinatorics, probability distributions, expected value, and used them to make decisions.
By Br. Yusuf Ali, English, History, and Social Studies Teacher:
9th Grade Social Studies completed research into the WWI Occupation of Palestine. 7th Grade Social Studies ended the Unit on the European Renaissance. English Studies included preparation for the SAT 10 Exam.
Inshaa’Allah
Alhamdulillah! We thank the parents, families, and community for their continuing support and encouragement. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas, we would love to hear from you! Please leave your comments!
