Ibn Roshd Newsletter 2022 Term 2

IBN ROSHD AL JAZIRAH SCHOOL THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2022 SEMESTER 2

NEWSLETTER 2ND TERM 2022 IBN ROSHD AL JAZIRAH Table of Contents 1 Back to School 2 Kindergarten Activities PAGE 2 7 Elementary School Activities 12 Middle School Activities 15 Spelling Bee 17 Clown Day 18 Open Day 19 Stem Projects 20 Founding Day 21 Parent Teacher Conference 22 School Survey 23 Cognia Accreditation 24 Exams 25 Teacher Corner 26 Highlights of Next Term NEWSLETTER

IBN ROSHD AL JAZIRAH SCHOOL Back to School Life during the COVID-19 pandemic is difficult for parents and children alike. The return to school is an important and hopefully welcome step Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah school is balancing the educational, social and emotional needs of their students along with the health and safety of students and staff in the midst of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. Our School has established some classroom ground rules in accordance with the procedures established by our school’s administration, as well as the protocols established by our respective Ministry of Health authorities. PAGE 1 NEWSLETTER

IBN ROSHD AL JAZIRAH KG ACTIVITIES Importance of kindergarten education Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah School provides our kindergarten students with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and study skills that they will use throughout their schooling. The development of self-esteem is one of the important goals of kindergarten. Ibn Rohd Al Jazirah School Kindergarten classes are designed to expand your child’s development in key areas. Children have a strong sense of wellbeing by being involved in physical activity, learning practice and resilience and being provided with opportunities to strengthen decision-making skills. Children are confident and involved learners where they are challenged and inspired to explore. Children are effective communicators where children are immersed and involved in language with a range of contexts and materials. PAGE 2 NEWSLETTER

IBN ROSHD AL JAZIRAH KG 2 ACTIVITIES Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah try different fun learning activities and games for kindergartners. Our school make sure to provide our students with hours of entertainment and learning! PAGE 3 NEWSLETTER

IBN ROSHD AL JAZIRAH KG 3 ACTIVITIES Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah try differe nt fun learning activities and games for kindergartners. Our school make sure to provide our students with hours of entertainment and learning! PAGE 4 NEWSLETTER

NEWSLETTER 2ND TERM 2022 INSIGHTS OF KHAN ACADEMY Khan Academy Kids has Teacher Tools to supercharge learning for Kindergarten students. Khan Academy Kids engages in a learning journey designed in collaboration with learning experts at Stanford University, and aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Students love the engaging, interactive, and fun learning experience, quickly endearing themselves to the five characters and their diverse interests. With the help of the guide character Kodi bear, students can navigate the app completely independently. And rest assured, everywhere students tap leads to an educational experience. Below There are some Progress Reports of the kindergarten student from Khan Academy Kids. KG2 KG2 KG3 KG3 PAGE 5 NEWSLETTER

IBN ROSHD AL JAZIRAH KINDERGARTEN TRIP Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah NEWSLETTER Kindergarten students had experienced great delicious food and had a lot of fun playing different arcade games in their Chuck E. Cheese trip. PAGE 6

IBN ROSHD AL JAZIRAH GRADE 1 TO 6 OBJECTIVE IMPORTANCE IBN Roshd Al Jazirah Elementary School Elementary Education has certain targeted roles to Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah School objective of elementary school to play in a student life such make the students to be critically literate so that they can fuse as enabling students to information, make informed decisions, and communicate capably learn reading, writing, to prosper in an ever-changing world. arithmetic and creativity As we know Education is a learning process. It helps the students along with character to develop cognitive abilities, physical abilities and establish building, critical thinking, values ​and beliefs. Walkertown Academy and many such schools logical judgements, acknowledge the importance and provide the students a firm communication and foundation of basic skills to use in higher education. During the socialization skills, initial years, the growth and learning of the child’s brain are behavioral, social, rapid, and hence elementary or primary education becomes cultural, cognitive, important. physical and emotional development. PAGE 7 NEWSLETTER

TERM 2 NEWSLETTER 2022 English “Reading is to the mind what Learning a foreign language enhances your cognitive and exercise is to the analytical abilities. Learning a new language can be body.” difficult and it involves a lot of mental exercises. – Joseph Addison Research from a 2012 Swiss Study shows that learning a new language changes the brain structures, impacting the parts of the brain responsible for memory, conscious thought and it can make you more creative. In the long term, bilingualism can keep the brain strong and healthy into old age and supports concentration and memory skills. On an individual level, it improves personality and increases sense of self-worth. In simple words, learning a foreign language makes the brain stronger and more versatile. PAGE 8 English Activities The purpose of doing English Activities is to empowering students by allowing them to experience success in using real language, giving them a voice outside the classroom, and giving learning a meaningful context. Besides, joining classroom projects with literature bring cultural enrichment, language enrichment and personal involvement. NEWSLETTER

TERM 2 NEWSLETTER 2022 IBN ROSHD AL JAZIRAH BOOK DONATION Ibn roshd al jazirah had organized a book donation event and By donating books you give other people the opportunity to discover for themselves that ONE book that could change their life. Passing on your books to someone else is the simplest way to spread the spirit of reading. Studies have shown that giving wholeheartedly translates to personal happiness. In donating books you make other people happy as you make yourself happy. Donating a book in good shape is better than burning it; this will prevent air pollution from gases that burning books produce. Instead of burning old clothing that you no longer use, give them out as donations as well. PAGE 9 NEWSLETTER

TERM 2 NEWSLETTER 2022 Math Mathematics is a fundamental part of human thought and logic, and integral to attempts at understanding the world and ourselves. Mathematics provides an effective way of building mental discipline and encourages logical reasoning and mental rigor. In addition, mathematical knowledge plays a crucial role in understanding the contents of other school subjects such as science, social studies, and art. Science Introducing students to science at a young age assists in their brain development. Doing science experiments helps to develop a child's resourcefulness, particularly their skills at goal- setting, planning, and problem-solving. It also nurtures intellectual curiosity, helping children acquire new ways of asking questions and understanding the world. PAGE 10 NEWSLETTER

‫‪NEWSLETTER 2ND TERM 2022‬‬ ‫اللغة العربية‬ ‫الحمُد لله الذي َجَع َل الَع َرِبَّيَة َلنا ِلساًنا‪َ ،‬و زاَد ها َش رًف ا وَجماًال َو َبياًنا‪َ ،‬أنَزَل ِبحروِف ها الِّذكَر ُق َرآًنا‪،‬‬ ‫َكَّرَم الإنَس اَن ‪ ،‬وَه داُه بالُق رآن ‪ ،‬وعَّلمَه الَبياَن ‪ ،‬وبعث َس ِّيَد نا ُم حَّم د َأفَص ُح الَّناِس ِلَس اَنًا‬ ‫وأجَم ُلهم َبياَنًا صلى الله عليه وسلم ‪ُ ،‬لغة تمتاز ِبَجمالها وُحسنها ‪ ،‬هي ُأم اللغات ُلغة البلاغة‬ ‫والبيان ‪.‬‬ ‫‪PAGE 11‬‬ ‫‪NEWSLETTER‬‬

NEWSLETTER 2ND TERM 2022 IBN ROSHD AL JAZIRAH MIDDLE SCHOOL Grade 7 to 10 Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah IMPORTANCE Middle School It is certainly not easy to grow up in this day and age, Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah purpose is having a a more in-depth but with proper guidance understanding of students and their academic, as well as and support, our students social-emotional needs, can lead to increased student can overcome the achievement, close learning gaps, and help students challenges presented to develop higher-level thinking skills. them and become well- It is important for students to develop good study habits rounded people. during their middle school years. This can be beneficial Preparing our students for to students in high school and beyond. As the content the future beyond middle gets harder, and studying becomes unavoidable, school is so important. students need to learn the study habits that will best Class meetings are an suit their needs. excellent way to dive into Middle school is the time in a child’s life that is so social-emotional important in developing an appreciation for learning and components of learning, as to value education in general. This can be the turning well as to prepare students point for many students in a positive direction. for meetings in the career Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah School is maing sure to Prepare all world. these students for the future beyond middle school. NEWSLETTER PAGE 12

NEWSLETTER 2ND TERM 2022 English Writing Contest Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah teachers had a writing contest in which our student had showcased their talent in writing different kinds of stories. Writing contests are a great way for high school students to showcase their creative skills. Most students need—and work well within—boundaries. Writing contests provide strict limits in the form of deadlines, word count, and subject matter. Scan the Bar-code below in order to read the winner stories. Curse of Chucky & Annable Midnight Alphas The hamster Grave The Received Wisdom by Sara Fahad Grade 7 by Naya Grade 8 by Manar Grade 9 by Beesan Grade 9 Math Based on our belief in the important of discovering and developing a generation of talented students. Our Brilliant Students from Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah worked on Math Magazine. PAPAGGEE6 13 NNEWEWSLSELTETTERER

‫‪NEWSLETTER 2ND TERM 2022‬‬ ‫الدراسات الإسلامية‬ ‫أهداف دراسة مادة الدراسات الإسلامية‬ ‫تمكين العقيدة الإسلامية في نفوس الطالبات‪ ،‬وجعلها ضابطة لسلوكهم وتصرفاتهم‪ ،‬وتنمية محبة الله *‬ ‫‪.‬وتقواه وخشيته في قلوبهم‬ ‫تنشئة الطالبات على محبة دينهم والاعتزاز به وعلى حب الأمة الإسلامية والانتماء إليها وتقوية الموده *‬ ‫‪.‬والتراحم بين أفراد المجتمع‬ ‫تربية الطالبات على أن الغاية من تدريس الدين ليس مجرد درجه‪ ،‬وأن الدرجة في جميع المجالات *‬ ‫الدراسية دليل فهم واستيعاب‪ ،‬أما في الدين فهي ليست مقياس تدين‪ ،‬وإنما التدين الصادق هو السلوك‬ ‫‪،‬الفاضل المدرك لمعاني الإسلام في واقع الحياة‬ ‫‪.‬تحفيز الطالبات على الانتفاع بأوقاتهم في القراءة المفيده‪ ،‬واستثمار أوقات فراغهم في الأعمال النافعة *‬ ‫‪PAPAGGEE6 14‬‬ ‫‪NNEWEWSLSELTETTERER‬‬

Spellin g Bee Grade 1 WINNERS Grade 3 Abri Salah 1A Sara Ayman 3A Malak Ghyath 1A Sara Baroud 3A Khaleda Ratib 1A Grade 2 Joury Sammani 3A Joud 1A Fayez Hillis 3B Liyana Alyousef 1A Alya Umro 2A Ahmed Umro 3B Lama Baroud 1D Hala Muhammed 2A Humam Abdulaziz 1B Bana Muhammed 2A Yousef Mohammad 1B Amaliya Waseem 2A Omar Alaa 1B Amr Abbara 2C Husnain Hashim 1B Yazan Muhammed 2B Diyaa Shadi 1C Mohammed Zakriyah 2B Oun Bashir 1C Ahmed Aljeffri 2B Ahmed Ryan 2B Omar Islam 2B Adam Al Sayad 2B Eyad Muhammed 2B Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Hala Kalboun 4A Engy Abdulkareem Yasmeen Alyousef Hala Islam 4A Meela Muhammed Remas Ahmed Farha Shaddi 4A Elan Samir Layan Ahmed Layal lababedi 4A Zahar Umar Raseel Yousef Sara Al Attas 4B PAGE 15 NEWSLETTER

Spellin g Bee Grade 7 WINNERS Grade 9 Eman Essam Shoog Khaled Tala Mustafa Noor Mehmood Youmna Hashim Grade 8 Sara Ayas Grade 10 Jana Khaled Naya Mohammed Noor Yasir Aseel Shaddi Rana Muhammed Dyala Ahmed PAGE 16 NEWSLETTER

IBN ROCSLOHDWANLDJAAYZIRAH Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah School Clown day was a fun day with activities and many more! Students had fun and played a-lot of games with the clown. Our School had made sure that all the students had memorable time in their school. PAGE 17 NEWSLETTER

IBN ROOSHPEDNADLAJAYZIRAH Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah School Open day was a fun day with lots of activities. Students had fun with the Trampoline and slide, after that we had served them their favorite pop corn and cotton candy. Our School had made sure that all the students had memorable time in their school. PAGE 18 NEWSLETTER

IBNSRTEOASMHDPARLOJJAEZCITRSAH Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah do STEAM projects to give students a chance to engage in hands-on, experiential learning. Students are often using different materials and tools in order to discover how something works, how to build it, and how to fix it. Using art in STEAM projects helps students understand how varied the arts are, and how they’re an integral part of products that involve engineering, technology, and mathematics. The arts can help increase engagement in STEAM projects since students can connect artistic mediums that they enjoy. STEAM is important because it teaches critical thinking skills and instills a passion for innovation. Beyond the benefit of learning science, technology, Art, engineering, and math, STEAM assists in the problem-solving and exploratory learning that fuel success across a variety of tasks and disciplines. Box Car Dorby by Grade 8 Box Car Dorby by Grade 8 Balloon Car Challenge by Grade 9 Balloon Car Challenge by Grade 9 Quadratic Catapult by Grade 10 NEWSLETTER PAGE 19

FOUNDING DAY Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah School celebrated Fou nding day in the auditorium. Founding Day celebrates the historical and cultural depth of Saudi Arabia and commemorates when Imam Mohammed bin Saud established the first Saudi state in the Hijri year 1139, or February of 1727AD. PAGE 20 NEWSLETTER

IBN ROSHD AL JAZIRAH PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah organized a meeting betwe en parent and the teacher to talk about their child's learning and progress. We also did a Parent teacher conference survey. Our main objective for parent teacher meetings is u sually to identify their child's current strengths and weaknesses in the school. Parent teacher meetings provide parents, teachers, and students with an excellent opportunity to communicate and, if all three make an effort to engage in the process, this communication can lead to clearer goals and more active and successful learning. PAGE 21 NEWSLETTER

School Survey Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah school did a survey in order to help gauge the representativeness of individual views and experiences about the school staff. The goal of this survey was to collect and understand parent opinions, perspectives, attitudes, and perceptions towards the school, their students, and education in general in order to improve the learning environment in general or specific ways. By assessing both parents’ current thoughts on the climate of the school and staff feelings about parent involvement, Our school can get a better idea of how they need to improve. PAGE 22 NEWSLETTER

Cognia Ibn Roshd Company is striving to achieve the COGNIA STEERING accreditation from Cognia. The company and COMMITTEE MEMBERS schools are working hard for this process all through this year. Bayan Abuhazem Ibn Roshd Company had their virtual visit of Fatima Arshad Cognia during 6-9 March, 2022. Durnish Nisha We had successful interview of our CEO, Rasha directors, principals, academic managers, Wala parents, teachers and students. Zeina Maryam Shahzad PAGE 23 NEWSLETTER

END OF 2ND TERM IBN ROSHD AL JAZIRAH OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER Exams Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah wishing their students Good luck for their Exams. May our students efforts and hard work be decorated with the beautiful and vibrant colors of the rainbow. Hope this examination will be a great opportunity for our students to really shine. Hard work always pays in life. You can reach every aim you want. I wish you all the best to all students for their hard work. Certificate Distribution Among Teachers & students PAGE 24 NEWSLETTER

IBN ROSHD AL JAZIRAH SCHOOL TEACHERS CORNER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (WORKSHOPS) Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah school is committed to the improvement of practice and this is the reason our school have organized different workshops for professional development for our school teachers. Professional development refers to continuing education and career training after a person has entered the workforce in order to help them developing new skills, stay up-to-date on current technology and techniques in teaching, and advance their career. Workshops names that have been organized by Ibn Roshd Company for professional development Teacher Literary Analysis by Mrs Reem Ahmed Using PLICKERS Technology in class + Kegan Strategies by Mrs Noor Data Analysis by Mrs Kanwal Raei Teachers Evaluation, Appraisal, Policies by Mrs Kanwal Raei & Mrs May Almusaeed How to Contact Parents by Mrs Amal Al Attas Exact Path by Ms Hannah Parker Designing activities through Canva by Mrs Aya Tomah PAGE 25 NEWSLETTER

NEWSLETTER 2ND TERM 2022 IBN ROSHD AL JAZIRAH OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER Highlights of Third Term Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah Roles & Responsibility Student committee Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah student committee primary role is to develop student voice within the school, and to work out how to inspire, engage and involve the whole student body in embracing the creative ideas. Parents committee Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah parents committee primary role is to engage families in the education and development of their children, promote positive change at the school, develop collaborative networks and work together to deliver a calendar of social and school events. Teachers committee Ibn Roshd Al Jazirah teachers committee primary role is to manage teaching activities by coordinating with teachers and to ensure that teaching on school days for all classes are maintained. They also set the school curriculum for each class and maintain the appropriate standard and to ensure that appropriate teaching materials are used and bought. PAGE 26 NEWSLETTER