Weekly News & Learning

Dear NISL Families,

As we welcome this blessed month of Ramadan, I extend my warmest wishes to you and your family. May Allah SWT grant us a Ramadan filled with renewed faith, spiritual growth, and purification of our hearts. May our fasting, prayers, and good deeds be accepted, and may we multiply our rewards during this sacred time.

A Powerful Opportunity for Sadaqah Jariyah
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:

"When a person dies, all their deeds come to an end except for three: a continuous charity (Sadaqah Jariyah), knowledge from which people benefit, and a righteous child who prays for them."
(Sahih Muslim 1631)

Supporting Islamic education is a form of Sadaqah Jariyah that benefits generations to come. Your donation ensures that deserving students can receive quality, holistic Islamic education, helping nurture our leaders of tomorrow.

Join Us for Our Virtual Fundraiser!
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Virtual (WhatsApp)

Why Your Support Matters:
Nur Islamic School of Louisville does not receive government funding and relies entirely on tuition and generous community donations to operate. We are raising funds for the Financial Aid Fund for the 2025-2026 school year, providing need-based tuition assistance to students from low-income families, many of whom qualify for zakat. With your generosity, we can give more children access to an excellent Islamic education and create a lasting impact on their faith and future.

How You Can Help:
Attend & Support the Fundraiser – Join us online for an inspiring night of giving.
Spread the Word – Share the event flyer on social media and encourage friends, family, and colleagues to contribute.
Make a Contribution – Donate securely online at www.nurislamicschool.org/donate or via check (please note "Ramadan Campaign" in the memo for proper allocation).

Nur Islamic School of Louisville is a nonprofit organization, and all donations are 100% tax-deductible.

Let’s make the most of this blessed month by investing in knowledge and Sadaqah Jariyah. May Allah SWT bless you abundantly, accept your charity, and multiply your rewards.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan for your support!

Sincerely,
Aisha Blagaia

Middle School STUCO (Student Council) organized NISL's first "Welcome Ramadan Workshop" for students in kindergarten through 8th grade on Tuesday, February 25 to nurture a connection and love for Allah's sacred days.

Students had a wide variety of stations to choose from including cookie decorating, prayer rug crafting, coloring, creating a greeting card, painting a light catcher, henna, storytelling, and masjid candle crafting--all themed on Ramadan and Islamic traditions! In addition, each student received a gift bag with a Ramadan planner and treats.

Donations from local businesses* made the event possible free of charge for students and NISL PTO members and volunteers made the event enjoyable and efficient!

Go Middle School STUCO-our future leaders, bi idhniAllah!

Malak Dridi (8th), Ali Mohammed (7th), Sihaam Shafi (6th), Sumayyah Vineyard (7th), Umar Yusupov (6th)"

A huge shout out and tons of duas for our event sponsors:

$500 Donors:

• Al Nahrain Supermarket (3327 Bardstown Rd #100, Louisville, KY 40218)
• The Charcoal Restaurant (2805 N. Hurstbourne Pkway, #100. Louisville, KY. 40223)
• Chocolate and Nut Kingdom (3731 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218)

• Dino's Bakery (4162 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218)

$100 Donors:

• Bellissimo (4162 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218)

Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair Competitors

Please join us in praying and cheering for our students (below) who will be competing tomorrow at the Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair , Saturday, March 1!

The fasting will be in a furious competition against Louisville students beginning at 8:30 AM and ending in the late afternoon, inshaAllah. May Allah accept their fast and accept their projects!

Nour Albarqawi (8th)

Aysha Aliyeva (8th)

Malak Dridi (8th)

Aya Guennouni (8th)

Rama Mohammad (8th)

Safa Mukhtar (8th)

Malak Ali (7th)

Bilal Bouriche (7th)

Ali Mohammed (7th)

Zeineb Abeidy (6th)

Ziyad Elazizi (6th)

Rimane Elhayani (6th)

Alim Aliyev (5th)

Faiz Mohammad (5th)

Hasnain Mohammed (5th)

NISL PTO took the lead in making sure both campuses were ready for Ramadan this year. Their dedication and sacrifice late into the evening hours helped make the Welcome Ramadan Workshop a huge success with students and teachers.

In addition to the cafeteria, they are working to enliven the rest of the building with beautiful decor and words of remembrance.

If you don't want to miss out on rewards this Ramadan, consider joining this group of parent and teacher heroes that are invigorating NISL's school community experience!

Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said,

“Whoever does not thank people has not thanked Allah.”

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4811

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ‏ لاَ يَشْكُرُ اللَّهَ مَنْ لاَ يَشْكُرُ النَّاسَ

4811 سنن أبي داود كتاب الأدب باب في شكر المعروف

• I'd like to say thank you to all the lovely staff and parents that helped with the Ramadan workshop, it was so nice, it was so beautiful and the students had a great time! I had a great time! Alhamdillah, You really captured the essence of a Pre-Ramadan, a great way to get the students in the spirit of Ramadan. JazakumAllah Khayr, may Allah grant you all barakah in your efforts1 (Sr. Noor H.)

• Sr. Amani for helping me during work and guiding me on ways to deal with students. I want to express my gratitude to her and thank God that I work with an efficient and hardworking teacher who fears God in her work! (Sr. Khadija)

• Sr. Fazeena and Sr. Tasneem Vineyard for volunteering their time for the whole day at the Welcome Ramadan Workshop--they may not have kids that attend NISL, but their hearts are with our students nonetheless! (Sr. Zainab)

• PTO TEAM: Sr. Rosa, Sr. Nouna, Sr. Fakiha, Sr. Stacey, Sr. Lutfiya, Sr. Aisha Taylor, Sr. Assia, Sr. Niveen, Sr. Faten, Sr. Hala, and Sr. Noor—May Allah reward you for beautifying our space, packing the sweets, and keeping the stations running smoothly. STUCO’s Welcome Ramadan Workshop would not have been possible without our PTO partners.

• Mar. 1: Tentative First Day of Ramadan
• Mar. 1: Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair
• Mar. 8: Ramadan Virtual Fundraiser (via WhatsApp)
• Mar. 14: 3rd Quarter Ends
• Mar. 21: 3rd Quarter Report Cards Released
• Mar. 31-Apr. 4: NO SCHOOL - Eid Ul-Fitr & Spring Break
• April 22: NISL PTO general body meeting Room #211 @ 4:30PM

...inshaAllah

Reminders/Notes

As the weather is getting warmer, it's important that your child stays hydrated throughout the day. Please remember to send your child with a water bottle labeled with their name. This will help ensure they have access to water when needed. Thank you for your cooperation!

Group 1: Vowel Teams & Diphthongs Review

• Read words with vowel teams and diphthongs for fluency and accuracy.

• Lessons: Vowel Teams & Diphthongs Review, kn /n/, wr /r/, mb /m/,

Group 2: y as a Vowel

• Recognize and read words with 'y' as a vowel in reading and spelling.

• Lessons: y /ī/, y /ē/,

Group 3: Vowel-Consonant-e Patterns

• Recognize and read words with silent e.

• Lessons: o_e /ō/, VCe Review 1 (e_e /ē/)

Whole Group - Amplify Skill 8: Double-Letter Spellings

• Learn 14 double-letter spellings for consonants and 4 high-frequency Tricky Words.

• Spellings: mm /m/, nn /n/, pp /p/, bb /b/, tt /t/, dd /d/, cc & ck /k/, gg /g/, ff /f/, ss /s/, zz /z/, ll /l/, rr /r/.

Math

Lesson 9: The Alphabet Letters/Words with Sukoon (ـــْــ)
Dua For Ramadan

• Recognize the shape of a Sukoon in the Quran.

• Identify the place of the Sukoon on letters.

• Pronounce each letter of the alphabet with Sukoon.

• Be able to differentiate between the shape of a Sukoon in the Quran and in non-Quranic script.

• Write the Sukoon at the end of words.

• Get to know the beauty of the sound of the Sukoon.

Simple Coding Concepts

• Introduction to basic coding ideas using visual programming apps.
• Hands-on activities where students create simple sequences or stories.

REMINDERS & NOTES

My Salah & Wudu Poster

English Language Arts

📚 Language Arts – Amplify Skill 6

🔹 Lesson 16: Spelling Alternatives – Introduce /w/ > ‘w’ and ‘wh’
🔹 Lesson 17: Review and Practice – Tricky Words and Spelling Alternatives
🔹 Lesson 18: Spelling Alternatives – Introduce /ng/ > ‘ng’ and ‘n’
🔹 Lesson 19: Tricky Spelling – Introduce ‘n’ > /n/ and /ng/
🔹 Lesson 20: Review and Practice – Spelling Assessment and Pronouns

📖 Amplify Knowledge 9 (Fairy Tales & Stories)

🔹 Lesson 1: Sleeping Beauty
🔹 Lesson 2: Rumpelstiltskin
🔹 Lesson 3: Rapunzel
🔹 Lesson 4: The Frog Prince, Part I
🔹 Lesson 5: The Frog Prince, Part II

✏️ Phonics & Grammar Focus

🔹 Phonics Practice (UFLI): Focus on low-frequency words
🔹 Phonological Awareness: Deletion and substitution of the last sound
🔹 High-Frequency Words: Reinforcing recognition and usage
🔹 Grammar: Pronouns, Doubling Consonant Rule, and Learning Forming Sentence Rules

🕌 Islamic Studies

🔹Reviewing All Wudu Details – Ensuring students understand every step of Wudu correctly
🔹Salat Mastery – Reviewing all Salat steps, movements, and words
🔹Individual Student Testing – Each student will be tested on their Wudu and Salat, ensuring they master:
✅ All Salat Steps (Takbir, Ruku, Sujood, Tashahhud, etc.)
✅ Words & Duas Recited in Salat
✅ Al-Tashahhud & Final Tashahhud
✅ Proper Wudu Completion
✅ Correct Pronunciation of Every Part

🔢 Math

🔹 I-Ready Lesson 23: Breaking Shapes into Equal Parts
🔹 Daily Math Practice:
✅ Numbers & Operations
✅ Geometry
✅ Measurement
Lesson 23 Quiz on Friday, 3/7

🌱 Science:

Beans Life Cycle: Germination and Growth

• Objective: Learn about the life cycle of beans, including the stages of growth from seed to plant.

• Key Vocabulary: Adult, fibrous root, flower, growth, hydroponics, leaf, life cycle, seedling, shoot, stem, taproot.

• We will explore the basic needs of plants, how they get food, and the functions of their structures.

📖 Social Studies:

• Learn about primary and secondary sources and how they help us understand history.

• Key Concepts: Primary sources (photographs, letters, artifacts, diaries) and secondary sources (books, biographies, documentaries).

PE

• Identify and demonstrate the three main types of passes (chest pass, bounce pass, overhead pass).

• Develop accuracy and control when passing to teammates.

• Demonstrate proper dribbling technique using fingertips rather than the palm.

• Maintain control and balance while dribbling at different speeds.

• Develop the ability to dribble with both hands to improve versatility.

• Improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time while dribbling.

SEL

1️⃣ The Importance of Learning:

• Understand that school is a place for growth and discovery.

• Recognize that learning new things helps build confidence and opens opportunities.

• Develop a positive attitude toward challenges by embracing mistakes as part of learning.

• Identify ways to stay motivated and engaged in learning.

2️⃣ Decision-Making & Problem-Solving:

• Define decision-making and problem-solving and their importance in daily life.

• Identify steps in making good decisions, including gathering information and considering consequences.

• Apply problem-solving strategies to academic and personal situations.

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills by evaluating different solutions to a problem.

Simple Coding Concepts

• Introduction to basic coding ideas using visual programming apps.
• Hands-on activities where students create simple sequences or stories.

REMINDERS & NOTES

English Language Arts

Skills 4

Lesson 8 Tricky Spelling: Review ‘o’ › /o/ or /oe/

• Read short sentences, identify the action verbs, and will act out the actions described.

• Read multisyllabic words with ‘o’ > /o/ and ‘o’ > /oe/ and will complete fill-in-the-blank sentences with words featuring ‘o’ > /oe/.

• Read “The Diner” with purpose and understanding, will closely read the text by answering text-dependent questions, discussing Tier 2 vocabulary, and discussing difficult passages from the text, and will write a summary of what Kurt learned about diners in the story. answer who and what questions to show their understanding of key details in “The Diner.”

Lesson 9 Tricky Spelling: Introduce ‘ow’ › /oe/ or /ou/

• Read short sentences, will identify nouns and action verbs, and will orally provide proper nouns to replace the common nouns in those sentences.

• Read one- and two-syllable words containing ‘ow’ > /oe/ and ‘ow’ > /ou/.
  write one- and two-syllable words containing ‘ow’ > /oe/ and ‘ow’ > /ou/ in sorted columns

• Read “The Subway” with purpose and understanding, will closely read the text by answering text-dependent questions, discussing Tier 2 vocabulary, and discussing difficult passages from the text, and will answer literal and inferential questions about key details in the text.
  

Lesson 10 Assessment and Grammar: Spelling Assessment and Irregular Plural Nouns

• Spell dictated words featuring r-controlled vowel patterns and the Tricky Word all.

• Students will write regular and irregular plural nouns.

• Partner read “The Subway” with purpose and understanding, will answer written short-answer questions about key details in the text, and will place sentences describing the events of the plot in the correct sequential order.

Lesson 11 Tricky Spelling: Introduce ‘e’ › /ee/ or /e/

• Review the /ee/ sound and its spellings and will read words with ‘e’ > /ee/.

• Read “Wall Street” with purpose and understanding and will answer literal questions about key details in the text.

• Read and spell words with /oe/ > ‘ow’ and /ow/ > ‘ow,’ as well as the Tricky Word your.

Lesson 12 Grammar and Writing: Review Proper Nouns and Introduce Persuasive Writing

• Provide examples of common and proper nouns, will properly capitalize and punctuate proper names with abbreviated titles, will properly capitalize and punctuate sentences that include proper nouns, and will identify the nouns and verbs in the sentences.

• Use a planning template to brainstorm ideas for a persuasive argument and then use these ideas to write a draft of a persuasive letter.

Math

Technology

• Introduction to basic coding ideas using visual programming apps.
• Hands-on activities where students create simple sequences or stories.

Art

Ramadan Crafts Scratch Card

Writing a Ramadan forgiveness dua.

REMINDERS & NOTES

Spelling List 19 Group A

thickness attack quickly sickly coarse calendar candle course kindness kangaroo snowflake lookout soccer occupy anchor stomach occur character vacuum Loki

Spelling List 19 Group B

thickness attack quickly sickly coarse calendar candle course kindness kangaroo snowflake lookout soccer occupy anchor stomach

ELA

Lesson 6: The Wedding Feast

• Make and confirm predictions about the concluding events of a story.
• Answer questions about a text and explicitly cite the text as the basis for their answers.
• Compare and contrast two characters from Norse mythology and plan a short narrative about one character.

Lesson 7: "Balder the Beautiful"

• Identify a series of cause and effect relationships in a Norse myth.
• Answer questions about a text and explicitly cite the text as the basis for their answers.
• Draft a paragraph to describe a character from a Norse myth.
• Interpret the meaning of sentences that use the conjunction because.

Lesson 8: The Death of Balder

• Describe a character from a Norse myth.
• Answer questions about a text and explicitly cite the text as a basis for their answers.
• Complete a paragraph describing a character from a Norse myth.
• Choose words with the correct suffix.

Lesson 9: Loki's Punishment

• Analyze how a character changes over time.
• Answer questions about a text and explicitly cite the text as a basis for their answers.
• Revise their writing based on feedback.
• Create sentences using the conjunction because.

Spelling Test Friday, 3/7

BOOK CLUB on Friday:

Objective: Small Reading Groups based on iReady skill level

• Discuss the chapters read: main idea, characters, plot, setting etc.
• Poetry Writing

Math

Unit 3: Multiplication: Finding Area, Solving Word Problems, and Using Scaled Graphs

Lesson 18: Solving 2 step word problems using all 4 operations

SESSIONS 1-5

• Solve two step word problems.
• Write equations for two step word problems.
• Estimate to check answers for word problems.

LESSON 18 Quiz Friday ,3/7

Science

Unit 4 Weather and Climate

• Lesson 85: The Atmosphere: Describe what makes up the atmosphere.
• Lesson 86: Types of Clouds: Describe each type of cloud
• Lesson 87: Wind and Air: Define air pressure and air currents
• Lesson 88: Severe Weather: Define different types of severe weather

Technology

• Introduction to basic coding ideas using visual programming apps.
• Hands-on activities where students create simple sequences or stories.

Art

Ramadan Crafts Scratch Card

Writing a Ramadan forgiveness dua.

REMINDERS & NOTES

English H.W: Razkids 2 stories

• Assigned: Monday, 3/3
• Due: Friday, 3/7

Math: Worksheet

• Assigned: Monday, 3/3
• Due: Friday, 3/7

Social Studies Project:

Research Information About State

• Assigned: Friday, 2/28
• Due: Friday, 3/7

English Language Arts

Writing

• Write and present a skit with dialogue to show the importance of their lab’s invention.

Math

Unit 4: Fractions, Decimals, and Measurement: Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication

Science

Science Unit 2 : Vision and Light

Lesson 2: Introducing Animal Senses

• People and other animals use their senses to get information about what is in their environment.
• People and other animals have body structures that function to get information from their environment.

Social Studies

Research Project (via Slides or Word)

• Research information about state chosen.
• Some limited time to complete in class
• Research should primarily be done at home.

Technology

Unit 5 - Lesson 5: Introduction to Slides

Chart-Part 2: How to Create Bar, Column, Line, Pie Chart in Google Slides ?

Assignment: Create Bar, Column, Line, Pie chart

Quiz

Art

Painting Seasons!

Explore the beauty of nature through a special Painting the Seasons project!

Each season inspires unique colors and imagery:

• Spring: Pastel tones, blooming flowers, and fresh greenery symbolizing new beginnings.
• Summer: Bright, sunny colors with themes of beaches, sunshine, and vibrant life.
• Autumn: Warm shades of orange, red, and gold, celebrating falling leaves and harvests.
• Winter: Cool hues like blue and white, featuring snowy landscapes and cozy scenes.

REMINDERS & NOTES

Arabic class

• Group 1: Test on Quran reading with Tajweed
• Group 2: Test on the Bidaya Book

Weekly

• Raz-Kids:2 books
• Math Packet:2-3 pages

Spelling/Vocabulary test: Tuesday, 3/3

English Language Arts

Math

Unit 3

Social Studies

Technology

Unit 5 - Lesson 5: Introduction to Slides

Chart-Part 2: How to Create Bar, Column, Line, Pie Chart in Google Slides ?

Assignment: Create Bar, Column, Line, Pie chart

Quiz

Art

Painting Seasons!

Explore the beauty of nature through a special Painting the Seasons project!

Each season inspires unique colors and imagery:

• Spring: Pastel tones, blooming flowers, and fresh greenery symbolizing new beginnings.
• Summer: Bright, sunny colors with themes of beaches, sunshine, and vibrant life.
• Autumn: Warm shades of orange, red, and gold, celebrating falling leaves and harvests.
• Winter: Cool hues like blue and white, featuring snowy landscapes and cozy scenes.

REMINDERS & NOTES

Spelling/Vocab Test: Tuesday, 3/3

6E-Sub-Unit 1: Summer of the Mariposas

• Review writing an abstract and make corrections to their draft.
• Perform as Scientific Peer Reviewers by using a rubric to review and edit the journal articles of classmates.
• Incorporate reviewers comments to develop the final draft of the journal articles which are due 3/9/25.

Art

Painting Seasons!

Explore the beauty of nature through a special Painting the Seasons project!

Each season inspires unique colors and imagery:

• Spring: Pastel tones, blooming flowers, and fresh greenery symbolizing new beginnings.
• Summer: Bright, sunny colors with themes of beaches, sunshine, and vibrant life.
• Autumn: Warm shades of orange, red, and gold, celebrating falling leaves and harvests.
• Winter: Cool hues like blue and white, featuring snowy landscapes and cozy scenes.

REMINDERS & NOTES

• Review writing an abstract and make corrections to their draft.
• Perform as Scientific Peer Reviewers by using a rubric to review and edit the journal articles of classmates.
• Incorporate reviewers comments to develop the final draft of the journal articles which are due 3/9/25.

PE

• Identify and demonstrate the three main types of passes (chest pass, bounce pass, overhead pass).

• Develop accuracy and control when passing to teammates.

• Demonstrate proper dribbling technique using fingertips rather than the palm.

• Maintain control and balance while dribbling at different speeds.

• Develop the ability to dribble with both hands to improve versatility.

• Improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time while dribbling.

SEL: PE week.

Art

Painting Seasons!

Explore the beauty of nature through a special Painting the Seasons project!

Each season inspires unique colors and imagery:

• Spring: Pastel tones, blooming flowers, and fresh greenery symbolizing new beginnings.
• Summer: Bright, sunny colors with themes of beaches, sunshine, and vibrant life.
• Autumn: Warm shades of orange, red, and gold, celebrating falling leaves and harvests.
• Winter: Cool hues like blue and white, featuring snowy landscapes and cozy scenes.

REMINDERS & NOTES