Dear parents,
Assalam Alaikum,

Did you notice the new 5th grade troop of Safety Patrol students during drop-off and dismissal? Today was their first day of duty. They received their training last week and started work today. Masha Allah, they provide a wonderful service to all Granadians. Please make sure to follow their directions.

Also please make sure to drop your children at school between 7:45 and 7:55am. Teachers open their classrooms at 7:45. Classes start promptly right after the morning announcement at 8:00am.

Wednesday, September 19 is the last day to register for Session 1 of after-school clubs. You may register in person or mail-in registration (postmarked 9/19). If a club does not meet the minimum registration number, then it will be cancelled.

This week we have 4 Fall Assemblies for K-8 students . The objective of the assemblies is to introduce students to adults beyond their regular teachers and communicate expectations for a successful and fun year, insha Allah.

Thank you for attending the Back-to-School nights last week. Let me know if you have any feedback.

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Nihad Mourad
Principal

Join us for Back-to-School Nights this week!

Assalam Alaikum and good morning dear parents,
Please join us for Back-to-School nights this week. Our teachers are excited to introduce themselves to you and share with you their plan for your child. Our schedule is as follows:

Wednesday 9/12 (Schedule)
6pm - Preschool, Kindergarten and 1st Grade
7pm - 2nd and 3rd grades
Kindergarten parents, please proceed to the library at 6pm.
Due to the limited space in our classrooms, these presentations are only for parents. Supervision for GIS students will be provided in the playground area from 6-8pm.

Thursday 9/13 (Schedule)
6pm - 4th to 8th grades
5th grade parents, please proceed to the library at 6pm.

Registration for after school clubs will be available in the school lobby on both evenings.
Looking forward to see you!

Sincerely,

Nihad M. Mourad
Principal

Back-to-School Nights & Clubs - Session 1

Dear parents,
Assalam Alaikum!

Based on parents' feedback, we are making a slight change in the timing of the Back-to-School nights to accommodate families to attend the sessions for more than one child. Here is the schedule:

Wednesday, September 12 (Schedule)

• 6 - 7 pm: Preschool, Kindergarten and 1st grade sessions
• 7 - 8 pm: 2nd and 3rd grade sessions
• Kindergarten parents will have a combined session for KA, KB, and KC in the library first to meet Sr. Hayat Fahmy, the Quran/Arabic and Islamic Studies teacher.

Thursday, September 13 (Schedule)

• 6 - 8 pm: 4th to 8th grades
• 5th grade parents will meet as one group in the school library

Sincerely,

Nihad M. Mourad
Principal
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 After School Clubs - Session 1 - Message from the Director of Student Activities:

After School Clubs are here! We have wonderful clubs to offer this session that can benefit your child.

Families can register for any of the clubs from Sept. 6 – Sept. 19 (Registration Form).

Families can choose to register in two different methods:

1. Mail in the registration with payment (postmarked no later than September 19) to school.
2. On-site registration in the GIS Lobby, starting Monday, September 10, as follows:
• Mornings: 8:00 - 8:30am
• After school: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:30-4:00pm and Wednesdays from 2:15-2:45pm.
• Registration will also take place during Back-to-School nights on 9/12 and 9/13.

  How will your child benefit by joining a club at GIS?

It’s an opportunity to pull your child away from spending hours in front of the TV or playing video games.  It’s an opportunity for your child to explore a new skill…their self-confidence grows.  It’s an opportunity for your child to meet people with similar interests, and make friends.  It can instill a sense of belonging, promote personal and social skills, and improve social relationships. 

The GIS After School Program is developed to offer additional enrichment opportunities which support the school’s ESLRs and Mission.

You are most welcome to contact me with suggestions, questions, or comments regarding the after school program.

Take care,

Fadwa Musleh

Director of Student Activities

Granada Islamic School