Dear parents,

Assalam Alaikum! I pray that your family is enjoying these blessed days of Eidul-Adha. We are looking forward to the Eid field trips planned on Monday 10/29. Students are going on four field trips and all teachers and administrators are participating in the fun. Please note:

• Monday is a regular school day in terms of timings: drop-off  at 8am and pick-up at 3:15pm. 
• Uniform is not required on Monday for the field trips. 
• Students will start the day by enjoying potluck breakfast in their classrooms then they will go on their designated field trips. 
• If you are a chaperone for any of the field trips, please arrive to school at least half an hour before the departure time.

Last Wednesday our students participated in the Hajj Simulation organized by our Islamic Studies team and supported by many parent volunteers. The goal of the event was to help our students better understand the Hajj rituals. It was also an opportunity for our older students to practice presentation and leadership skills. Finally, it was an activity where older and younger students interact as "buddies."

We concluded the day with an assembly for grades 5-8 where 8th grade students presented the collected Udhiya/Qurbani money to Br. Humayim, a representative from Islamic Relief, and Br. Feras Alhlou, a representative from Syrian American Council. The final sum was more than $9700, alhamdulillah. May Allah reward you for your participation as volunteers or donors. Together we make our students' school experience enriching.

Sincerely,

Nihad Mourad

Principal