5A: Welcome

Letter

Sr. Zeba
Room # 205

5A: COURSES
MATHEMATICS

LANGUAGE ARTS

Dear Parents/Guardians,

ISLAMIC STUDIES

Assalamu-Alaikum!

SOCIAL STUDIES

SCIENCE

QURANIC STUDIES

FRENCH

HEALTH & GYM

I am the Grade 5A teacher, Head of the

Elementary Division, as well as, a member of the Administrative Council. I hold
a Masters degree in English. I attained a
B. Ed degree and a teaching certificate
from York University. I have also completed Principal's Qualification Parts 1
and 2 from York University.

VISUAL ARTS

Welcome Letter
Contents

AKHLAAQ AND UNIFORM

TRIBES
LANGUAGE ARTS
MATH
SOCIAL STUDIES
SCIENCE
ISLAMIC STUDIES
QURANIC ST. & FRENCH
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL
EDUCATION

Alhamdulillah, I consider myself one of

the Pioneers of IFS, as I joined the
school in the second year of its inception. Since that time, I have had the privilege of observing many changes,
growth, and success of this prestigious
institution. I have had the pleasure of
serving in many committees such as
Awards, Science Fair, Admissions, Discipline, Book Fair, Spelling Bee,
Speeches, Mathematica, and Play Day.

I attribute the school's success to Allahs

blessings, wonderful students, supportive parents, dedicated staff, and strong leadership.
In our Grade 5A class we encourage students
to always have a positive attitude, develop
their collaborative skills, and display teamwork.
Cooperation and teamwork have numerous
benefits for everyone. We therefore hope to
work together with parents as a team to help
our students achieve their goals, Insha Allah!
Please keep supporting us, and remember us in
your duas, Jazak Allah Khair.

Binders:
I will appreciate if parents can send a 1 1/2 inch
binder with 8 tabs for the different subjects. This
will help to keep the sheets organized. Assessment folders will be provided to students by the
school.

TEXTBOOKS & STUDENT PLANNERS:

All the textbooks will be numbered, and each student will be assigned a textbook, corresponding to
his or her number, according to the class list. At the end of the year, the students will be required
to return these books. Please encourage your child to be responsible in taking good care of them.
In case of loss or damage, a replacement fee (full cost of the book) will have to be paid by the parents. Students will be allowed to keep the workbooks after the school year is over.
A student planner will be provided to each student. It is important for the students to write down
all their homework and take home all the necessary books and notebooks they will need in order to
complete it. It becomes the Parents responsibility to check the planner on a daily basis, and to
make sure that homework has been completed. If it cannot be completed for any reason, please
send a note stating the reason(s) for incomplete homework. The planner is also a tool for communication between the parents and the teacher, as there is space provided for writing important notes
and messages.

AKHLAAQ & SCHOOL UNIFORMS:

This year at IFS, we will continue to strengthen our Akhlaaq program. The purpose of this program is to
instil in our students Islamic morals and values, thereby developing students into responsible Muslims and
good Canadian citizens. We will address one Akhlaaq trait each month in class and throughout the school.
The character trait for the month of September is Punctuality.
Students are expected to be on time for class everyday in proper school uniform. It is mandatory for girls
to wear a white hijaab everyday. The morning bell is at 8:15 am. Students are to line up outside and make
their way to their classroom. If a student is habitually late, a note will be written in the agenda. Students
are to listen to the morning announcements quietly at their desks. In the morning we will participate in
Literacy/Numeracy initiatives, DEAR (Drop Everything and Read), or DPA (Daily Physical Activity).
Students are expected to come to school equipped with all their books, pencils, erasers, completed homework, proper uniform, morning recess snack, and a nutritious lunch. Do not send food with nuts.

TRIBES:
In 5A, we have 31 students (10
As our school is a TRIBES
boys and 21 girls). During the first
School, staff and students will be
week of school, we will have introfollowing and implementing the
ductory activities, and the class
four TRIBES agreements
rules and routines will be estab(Attentive Lislished. In addition, some
tening, Mutual
textbooks, notebooks, duo
Respect, Appre-tangs, and supplies will be
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POSITIVE ATTITUDE +
provided to the students.
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Right to Pass).
= SUCCESS

LANGUAGE ARTS: READING, WRITING, SPELLING

For English Language, two readers from the Nelson program, What
Should I Do? and Making a Difference, as well as, Nelson
Spelling 5 will be used. To supplement the program, grammar and
phonics sheets will be used in order to further develop language skills
and expand students vocabulary. Students are required to present a
book report and/or conduct a novel study during the course of the year.
They will be encouraged to employ cursive writing skills and/or colour
coding skills in their work.
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SR. ZEBA

MATH
For Math, we will
continue with the
Math Makes
Sense program,
which consists of a
Textbook, Practice
and Homework
book, and supplemental Math handouts. Students are
also required to memorize their times
tables up to 12.

ISLAMIC STUDIES
For Islamic Studies, we will be using
the IQRA Program. Students will
learn about the Seerah of Prophet
Muhammad (SAW), as well as of AlKhulafa Rashidun. The Teachings of
the Quran textbook and workbook
will be used. The strands of Fiqh,
Akhlaaq and Aadab, and Aqaaid
books Our Faith and Worship will
also be covered. In addition, students will learn the meaning of some
surahs.

SOCIAL STUDIES

SCIENCE

In Social Studies, a textbook,

Tapestry 5 will be used in addition to handouts. Our first unit
will be Aspects of Government in
Canada.

In Science, there are no textbooks, thus, a duo-tang with

handouts will be provided.
Our first Science unit will be
Matter and Materials.

FRENCH & QURANIC STUDIES

The French teacher for our class is Sr. Karima, while the Quranic
Studies teacher is Sr. Menouba.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

For Physical Education, all students are required
to wear running shoes. Boys Gym will be on
Mondays and Wednesdays, while Girls Gym
will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Girls
Health class will be on Mondays while Boys
Health class will be on Tuesdays. Girls library
will be on Wednesdays and Boys library will be
on Thursdays.

5A Classroom Pictures

View of our classroom featuring our Language

Bulletin Board, and Social Studies Bulletin Board.

Our Be Bulletin Board.

Our Islamic Studies Bulletin Board.

www.myifs.ca
ISLAMIC FOUNDATION
SCHOOL
To provide our students with an
Islamic environment and teach
them Islamic curriculum, values,
and beliefs.

Address:
Elementary Division: 441 Nugget Avenue, Scarborough,
Ontario M1S 5E1
Middle and High School: 431 Nugget Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario M1S 4J5
TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS:
(416) 321-3776 (Elem. School)
(416) 754-7752 (Middle & H.S.)
Fax: (416) 321-1078
OFFICE HOURS
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
School Hours:
Classes begin: 8:25 a.m. Classes end: 3:30 p.m.
5A Website:
http://grade5a.weebly.com/

Jazakum Allahu Khairun,

Parents are partners with the school in their childs academic learning and cultivation of proper Islamic values.
Together we will be inculcating Islamic manners, etiquette, and respect in them, to make them good leaders and rolemodels of our community. Please ensure that students arrive to school on time, the bell rings at 8:15 am. Ensure that
students are dressed in proper uniform. Please remember that this is a nut free zone and avoid sending lunches or
snacks that may contain nuts.
If you wish to contact me, please leave a message at the school office, write a note in the agenda, or send a note with
your child. Please do not disturb the class when lessons are in progress. For any class related issues, you can email
me at zeba2010@gmail.com
Sr. Zeba Uddin
Grade 5A Teacher

Kindly confirm that you have read this welcome letter by

emailing me at zeba2010@gmail.com.