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Ahlul-Bayt Islamic School Newsletter

It was in the 5th year, or the end of the 4th year before Hi-jra, when Archangel Gabriel, appeared before our Prophet (Peace and prayers be upon him and his Ahlul-Bayt) and announced to him:

"0 Mohammad! God Almighty has sent you His Greet-"0 Mohammad! God Almighty has sent you His Greet-"0 Mohammad! God Almighty has sent you His Greet-"0 Mohammad! God Almighty has sent you His Greet-ings, and He orders you to keep yourself away from ings, and He orders you to keep yourself away from ings, and He orders you to keep yourself away from ings, and He orders you to keep yourself away from Khadijah for forty days!"Khadijah for forty days!"Khadijah for forty days!"Khadijah for forty days!"

Our Prophet, even though he had a great affection and sweet feelings for his sweet and kind wife, Sayyedah Khadijah, in order to obey God Almighty, submitted him-self to this ordeal.

So, for forty days, our Prophet spent his days in fasting, and his nights in deep meditation and prayers, until Arch-angel Gabriel came down to Earth once again and an-nounced to him:

"0 Mohammad! God sends His supreme Greetings to "0 Mohammad! God sends His supreme Greetings to "0 Mohammad! God sends His supreme Greetings to "0 Mohammad! God sends His supreme Greetings to you! He orders you to be prepared for His precious and you! He orders you to be prepared for His precious and you! He orders you to be prepared for His precious and you! He orders you to be prepared for His precious and worthy gift, and His best wishes."worthy gift, and His best wishes."worthy gift, and His best wishes."worthy gift, and His best wishes."

Archangel Gabriel then provided a meal from the Jannah (heavenly gardens) for him, and said: "0 Mohammad! You "0 Mohammad! You "0 Mohammad! You "0 Mohammad! You should eat from this meal ..."should eat from this meal ..."should eat from this meal ..."should eat from this meal ..."

After our Prophet broke his fast, by eating from the Heav-enly plate that Archangel Gabriel had offered him, he re-ceived the order to go home, to his sweet and dear wife.

After this event, Archangel Gabriel came down to our Prophet (ppbuhab), and announced to him:

"God has given His solemn Oath to Himself that this "God has given His solemn Oath to Himself that this "God has given His solemn Oath to Himself that this "God has given His solemn Oath to Himself that this very night, a child shall be conceived from you and your very night, a child shall be conceived from you and your very night, a child shall be conceived from you and your very night, a child shall be conceived from you and your wife."wife."wife."wife."

Sayyedah Khadijeh, after having married our Prophet (ppbuhab), had been suddenly left alone and ignored most cru-

Dates to Remember

4 Hot Lunch Day

8 Birth of Sayyedah Zeinab(AS).

10-14 March Break

15 Martyrdom of our holy Sayyedah

Fatima al-Zahraa(AS)

21 Science Fair (1:40 - 3:00pm)

27 OSSLT (Grade 10)

Our Holy Lady: Sayyedah Fatima Az-Zahra (PBUH) elly by other women from her tribe Qoraysh.

The women of her tribe didn't approve of her marriage to Prophet Mohammad (ppbuhab). When she became pregnant, the unborn baby, in her womb, became her only friend in her isolation and solitude ...

One day, when Sayyedah Khadijah was talking with the baby, still in her womb, our Prophet Mohammad (ppbuhab) entered the house, and asked her most curiously, with whom she had been talking in his absence?! She told him what was happening ... Our Prophet said to her:

"Archangel Gabriel has told me about my beloved "Archangel Gabriel has told me about my beloved "Archangel Gabriel has told me about my beloved "Archangel Gabriel has told me about my beloved daughter. My race would be coming forth from the daughter. My race would be coming forth from the daughter. My race would be coming forth from the daughter. My race would be coming forth from the womb of this very daughter. There will be religious womb of this very daughter. There will be religious womb of this very daughter. There will be religious womb of this very daughter. There will be religious leaders, who shall come to this world, from this lineage, leaders, who shall come to this world, from this lineage, leaders, who shall come to this world, from this lineage, leaders, who shall come to this world, from this lineage, and after the ending of the Revelations to me, these and after the ending of the Revelations to me, these and after the ending of the Revelations to me, these and after the ending of the Revelations to me, these descendants of mine, shall be my rightful successors ..."descendants of mine, shall be my rightful successors ..."descendants of mine, shall be my rightful successors ..."descendants of mine, shall be my rightful successors ..."

Sayyedah Khadijah spent her days of pregnancy in this manner, and finally, the happy day in which her beloved daughter was destined to be born, arrived. Prophet Mohammad (ppbuhab) sent messages to the women of Qoraysh , so that they would come and help his tender and beloved wife for the delivery of the child. The women refused to do so, and replied: "she didn't listen to us when we told her not to get married to you! Why did she get married to a poor man like you ...?!"

But God, The Merciful, was aware of the hard condition of Khadijeh, and He wouldn't leave her alone ... he sent some of His Intimates to help her out ...

March Break! School will be closed for March Break.

The last day of school will be March 7, 2014 and we will resume on Monday, March 17, 2014 insha’Allah.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoy-able holiday.

Just as Sayyedah Khadijah was beginning to deliver her baby, she suddenly saw four women entering unexpectedly into her private room. They were enveloped by a heavenly Light that filled her room ...

They were none others than:

SaraSaraSaraSara (Abraham's wife), AssiehAssiehAssiehAssieh (Mozahem's daughter and Pharo's wife), MaryMaryMaryMary (Imran's daughter and the mother of Jesus), and SafouraSafouraSafouraSafoura (Joshua's daughter).

With the gracious help that they procured, she could deliver her baby safely into the world.

The baby, as soon as she opened her innocent and beautiful eyes into the world, began to talk. She said:

"I testify to the great Mission of my holy father bestowed upon him by the Merciful God. My father is the last "I testify to the great Mission of my holy father bestowed upon him by the Merciful God. My father is the last "I testify to the great Mission of my holy father bestowed upon him by the Merciful God. My father is the last "I testify to the great Mission of my holy father bestowed upon him by the Merciful God. My father is the last Prophet, and he is the Messenger of God! My husband is the patron of great men, and my two sons, are the heralds Prophet, and he is the Messenger of God! My husband is the patron of great men, and my two sons, are the heralds Prophet, and he is the Messenger of God! My husband is the patron of great men, and my two sons, are the heralds Prophet, and he is the Messenger of God! My husband is the patron of great men, and my two sons, are the heralds of our religion ..."of our religion ..."of our religion ..."of our religion ..."

The Angels brought forth the joyous news of Fatima's birth to the Heavens, and because of her birth, there appeared a brilliant light in the sky, and it lighted everywhere!

Never had the Angels of Heavens seen such a beautiful and bright light in Heavens!

This holy baby had nine names:

Faatemah (Faatemah (Faatemah (Faatemah (�����)))) Saajighah (Saajighah (Saajighah (Saajighah (����)))) Mobaarakah (Mobaarakah (Mobaarakah (Mobaarakah (رآ��� )))) Taaherah (Taaherah (Taaherah (Taaherah (ه����))))

Zakiyyah (Zakiyyah (Zakiyyah (Zakiyyah (��ّزآ)))) Radiyyah (Radiyyah (Radiyyah (Radiyyah (��ّر�)))) Mardiyyah (Mardiyyah (Mardiyyah (Mardiyyah (��ّ�� )))) Mohaddethah (Mohaddethah (Mohaddethah (Mohaddethah (����� ُ))))

And, of course, azAnd, of course, azAnd, of course, azAnd, of course, az----Zahra’ (Zahra’ (Zahra’ (Zahra’ (ا�ّ�ه�اء) ... ) ... ) ... ) ...

� � � � Science Fair Science Fair Science Fair Science Fair � � � � Are You Ready?Are You Ready?Are You Ready?Are You Ready? The school will be hosting a Science Fair on Friday March 21st between 1:40

and 3:00 for grades 3 - 8.

Students can enter projects in the categories of experiments or studies.

Teachers make it mandatory to enter projects as part of their science programs.

Please watch for information from your child’s teacher.

There are some good books available through the library on doing science pro-

jects, or go on line to the internet for ideas.

These projects will be judged and marked and the top entries will receive a prize

from the school.

� Parents, please have your children set up their displays between 8:00 and 8:15 on March 21.

� Parents are welcome to visit the fair between 1:40 and 3:00.

� All students who participate in the fair will be at the gym at 1:40.

� Parents need to pick up their children’s displays between 2:45 and 3:00.

Interruptions to Class TimeInterruptions to Class TimeInterruptions to Class TimeInterruptions to Class Time We are trying to lower the number of times we interrupt teachers in their classrooms. Each time we call into a

classroom, teachers’ lessons and students’ concentration are interrupted.

We kindly ask parents to help us by calling ahead to let us know what time you would like to pick up your children. This way we can let staff know ahead of time and have

children ready and waiting in the main office.

We would also appreciate if parents could arrange their children’s pick up around our

scheduled break times.

AM snack / recess break AM snack / recess break AM snack / recess break AM snack / recess break 9:35 9:35 9:35 9:35 –––– 10:05 10:05 10:05 10:05

PM lunch / recess break PM lunch / recess break PM lunch / recess break PM lunch / recess break 12:05 12:05 12:05 12:05 ---- 12:20, 1:00 12:20, 1:00 12:20, 1:00 12:20, 1:00 ---- 1:201:201:201:20

March’s Character Trait isMarch’s Character Trait isMarch’s Character Trait isMarch’s Character Trait is ResponsibilityResponsibilityResponsibilityResponsibility • Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead

• Persevere: keep on trying!

• Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be self-disciplined

• Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes • Use self-control

• Set a good example for others • Always do your best

February’s Character Trait was February’s Character Trait was February’s Character Trait was February’s Character Trait was RespectRespectRespectRespect Students demonstrating this character trait throughout the past month were granted character awards.

Congratulations to the recipients of this character award:

JK - Zeinab Jomaa SK - Zehra Motlak Gr. 1 - Haidar Awada Gr. 2 - Sarah Saadane

Gr. 3 - Hawraa Jomaa Gr. 4 - Abdulla Ajaa Gr. 5 - Batoul Jomaa Gr. 6 - Ibrahim Elcheikh Ali

Gr. 7 - Fatima Kmaiha Gr. 8 - Fatima Hussein Zeidan

Thank you to ...

Matar Market for the generous donation of Matar Market for the generous donation of Matar Market for the generous donation of Matar Market for the generous donation of school lunch to students & staff.school lunch to students & staff.school lunch to students & staff.school lunch to students & staff.

Mr. Jalal Issa for providing hotMr. Jalal Issa for providing hotMr. Jalal Issa for providing hotMr. Jalal Issa for providing hot lunches for students.lunches for students.lunches for students.lunches for students.

We would also like to thank …

Our generous parents who pro-vided the students gift last month:

Mrs. Leila Beydoun for JK & SKMrs. Leila Beydoun for JK & SKMrs. Leila Beydoun for JK & SKMrs. Leila Beydoun for JK & SK

Mrs. Ola Lezzaik for grade 1Mrs. Ola Lezzaik for grade 1Mrs. Ola Lezzaik for grade 1Mrs. Ola Lezzaik for grade 1

Mrs. Abir Issa for grades 2&4Mrs. Abir Issa for grades 2&4Mrs. Abir Issa for grades 2&4Mrs. Abir Issa for grades 2&4

Mrs Joumana Farhat for grade 3Mrs Joumana Farhat for grade 3Mrs Joumana Farhat for grade 3Mrs Joumana Farhat for grade 3

Mrs. Rania Chahrour for grade 5Mrs. Rania Chahrour for grade 5Mrs. Rania Chahrour for grade 5Mrs. Rania Chahrour for grade 5

Mrs. Zeina Cheaito for grade 6Mrs. Zeina Cheaito for grade 6Mrs. Zeina Cheaito for grade 6Mrs. Zeina Cheaito for grade 6

Mrs. Rimonda Zeidan for grade 7Mrs. Rimonda Zeidan for grade 7Mrs. Rimonda Zeidan for grade 7Mrs. Rimonda Zeidan for grade 7

Wash Your Hands Properly! GermsGermsGermsGerms acquired through inadequate hand washing can cause ill-ness such as colds, flu, pneumonia, diarrheas and vomiting.

GermsGermsGermsGerms are easily spread through coughing; sneezing, hand-to-hand contact and using shared objects.

GermsGermsGermsGerms accumulate on your hands as you perform daily activities and begin to spread through contact with your eyes, mouth, nose and to other surfaces.

Teaching children the importance of good hand washing good hand washing good hand washing good hand washing can re-duce or prevent their incidence of illness thereby increasing their opportunity for learning in a healthier environment.

Thank you to …

all of our wonderful volunteers;

we understand how precious your time is, and we appreciate all you do for our

children and the ABIS staff to make our school such a great place to work and learn.

Thank you to…

Parent volunteers at the Prophet Mohamad’s (PBUHHAB) Assembly who beautifully decorated the gym:

Mrs. Mona Beydoun, Mrs. Mona Beydoun, Mrs. Mona Beydoun, Mrs. Mona Beydoun,

Mrs. Joumana Farhat, Mrs. Joumana Farhat, Mrs. Joumana Farhat, Mrs. Joumana Farhat,

Mrs. Fatima Dawi Mrs. Fatima Dawi Mrs. Fatima Dawi Mrs. Fatima Dawi

Mrs. Nahed Elcheikh. Mrs. Nahed Elcheikh. Mrs. Nahed Elcheikh. Mrs. Nahed Elcheikh.

Your Impact! Opportunities for Giving!Your Impact! Opportunities for Giving!Your Impact! Opportunities for Giving!Your Impact! Opportunities for Giving!

Birthday of Lady Zeinab Birthday of Lady Zeinab Birthday of Lady Zeinab Birthday of Lady Zeinab (peace be upon her) will be on Thursday the 6th; If you'd like to donate for treats please contact Mrs. Haidoura.

Mrs. Faour for grade 8Mrs. Faour for grade 8Mrs. Faour for grade 8Mrs. Faour for grade 8

AntiAntiAntiAnti----Bullying Day PicturesBullying Day PicturesBullying Day PicturesBullying Day Pictures

Winterlude PicturesWinterlude PicturesWinterlude PicturesWinterlude Pictures

Students of the WeekStudents of the WeekStudents of the WeekStudents of the Week JK Zeinab Jomaa, Saheb Abed SK Tala Al-Harhara, Asiya Lila

Gr. 1 Rayan Hamam, Shada Zeitoun

Gr. 2 Ahmad Nasrallah, Amina Lezzeik, Ali Ajaa

Gr. 3 Layla Elkchirid, Heba Wahab

Students of the MonthStudents of the MonthStudents of the MonthStudents of the Month Gr. 4 Ali Issa Gr. 5 Zeinab Hamam

Gr. 6 Mayah Matar Gr. 7 Raneem El Hage Ali Gr. 8 Hiba Lezzaik

Ordering the yearbook … Last call!Ordering the yearbook … Last call!Ordering the yearbook … Last call!Ordering the yearbook … Last call! If interested in purchasing a 2013-2014 school yearbook, the deadline for ordering

is March 28, 2014.

The cost of the yearbook is $25 per book.

You can send a cheque to the office, made out to Ahlul Bayt Islamic School.

AntiAntiAntiAnti----Bullying Event at ABISBullying Event at ABISBullying Event at ABISBullying Event at ABIS The last Wednesday of February is known as Anti-Bullying Day in Canada.

It is also known as "Pink Shirt Day" and was originally started as a protest

against a bullying incident at a Nova Scotia school.

On this day, participants show support by wearing pink to symbolize a

stand against bullying.

Ahlul Bayt Islamic School students are standing up and speaking up

against bullying.

Students from JK to grade 10 participated in a wide range of activities on

February 26 as part of a full-day Anti-Bullying event at the school.

The event aimed to promote a culture of care, respect and inclusion for all in an effort to eliminate bullying.

Students participated in activities organized by their teachers.

Students learned to:

1. Communicate respectfully 2. Build positive relationships with peers.

3. Act responsibly and respectfully 4. Practice new, constructive behaviour

5. Be accountable for their actions 6. How to safely support victims of bullying

Head Lice CheckHead Lice CheckHead Lice CheckHead Lice Check Head lice is a common problem in schools. While not dan-gerous, the issue of head lice is extremely time-consuming and irritating to deal with. The issue of head lice can only be dealt with if families and schools work together. To control the spread of head lice, it is essential that parents regularly

check their children and appropriately treat them if affected.

Periodically, or upon request, classes are checked for head Periodically, or upon request, classes are checked for head Periodically, or upon request, classes are checked for head Periodically, or upon request, classes are checked for head

lice by the office.lice by the office.lice by the office.lice by the office.

We check the entire class so that one or two students are not singled out. If a student is found infected with lice or the nits, he/she will be sent home to receive treatment. Be-fore students are allowed back in school they must be treated and be nit free. Any student sent home for head lice must check back in at the office before he/she goes to

class.

A reminder that Ahlul-Bayt Islamic School is a scent-

free environment.

Strong perfumes & cologne may affect those with allergies

or sensitivities.

Your cooperation and assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

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Web www.abischool.com Phone (613) 526-0774 Address 200 Baribeau Street، Ottawa، Ontario K1L7R6

Email info@abischool.com Fax (613) 526-1941 Principal Mrs. Leila Rahal principal@abischool.com

���� FullFullFullFull----day JK & SK programs.day JK & SK programs.day JK & SK programs.day JK & SK programs. ���� Small class sizes for all grades.Small class sizes for all grades.Small class sizes for all grades.Small class sizes for all grades.

���� Individual attention for each child.Individual attention for each child.Individual attention for each child.Individual attention for each child. ���� Private school discipline and work ethics.Private school discipline and work ethics.Private school discipline and work ethics.Private school discipline and work ethics.

���� Arabic Language taught by native speakers.Arabic Language taught by native speakers.Arabic Language taught by native speakers.Arabic Language taught by native speakers. ���� French as a 2French as a 2French as a 2French as a 2ndndndnd language starting from JK.language starting from JK.language starting from JK.language starting from JK.

���� Weekly group prayer (salaat Jamaah).Weekly group prayer (salaat Jamaah).Weekly group prayer (salaat Jamaah).Weekly group prayer (salaat Jamaah). ���� Enrichment & remediation as field trips.Enrichment & remediation as field trips.Enrichment & remediation as field trips.Enrichment & remediation as field trips.

���� Continuous monitoring of student progress.Continuous monitoring of student progress.Continuous monitoring of student progress.Continuous monitoring of student progress. ���� A variety of activities & learning experiences.A variety of activities & learning experiences.A variety of activities & learning experiences.A variety of activities & learning experiences.

���� Innovative holistic education programs.Innovative holistic education programs.Innovative holistic education programs.Innovative holistic education programs. ���� QualifiedQualifiedQualifiedQualified, dedicateddedicateddedicateddedicated, & caring teachers.& caring teachers.& caring teachers.& caring teachers.

���� High academic performance standards.High academic performance standards.High academic performance standards.High academic performance standards. ���� Ontario Ministry of Education inspected school.Ontario Ministry of Education inspected school.Ontario Ministry of Education inspected school.Ontario Ministry of Education inspected school.

���� Ongoing academic monitoring and assessment via ministry and other standardized exams.Ongoing academic monitoring and assessment via ministry and other standardized exams.Ongoing academic monitoring and assessment via ministry and other standardized exams.Ongoing academic monitoring and assessment via ministry and other standardized exams.

���� Ontario academic curriculum that starts at JK, covers Junior high school, and into high school.Ontario academic curriculum that starts at JK, covers Junior high school, and into high school.Ontario academic curriculum that starts at JK, covers Junior high school, and into high school.Ontario academic curriculum that starts at JK, covers Junior high school, and into high school.

���� Islamic environment promoting good morals & behavior.Islamic environment promoting good morals & behavior.Islamic environment promoting good morals & behavior.Islamic environment promoting good morals & behavior.

���� Islamic Studies including Quran & Fiqh (Jurisprudence).Islamic Studies including Quran & Fiqh (Jurisprudence).Islamic Studies including Quran & Fiqh (Jurisprudence).Islamic Studies including Quran & Fiqh (Jurisprudence).

Please check our website, or call us, for more information.

We are happy to provide a guided tour of our school.

Call us for an appointment.

Kindergarten RegistrationKindergarten RegistrationKindergarten RegistrationKindergarten Registration In order to help us plan for next year, it would be greatly appreciated if the parents of our future JK and SK students could register their children this month.

Do not hesitate to spread the word in the community.

We are looking forward to receiving their applications, and most impor-tantly, to welcoming our new students at ABIS in the near future!

ReReReRe----Registration for the 2014Registration for the 2014Registration for the 2014Registration for the 2014----2015 Year2015 Year2015 Year2015 Year Re-Registration forms were sent home in February. Each year, during the February-March timeframe, schools begin budget and staffing preparations for the up-coming school year. Re-Registration of existing students is part of this process. Before admitting new students, all existing students are given priority to re-register. The deadline for re-registration is March 21, 2014.

Tuition Discount Referral Initiative www.abischoolo.com Introduce new students and receive $125 for every referred student! Any family, with students in our school, can receive $125, in tuition fee discount, for every re-ferred student, when they introduce a new family to our school.

This initiative is subject to the following conditions: - Referred family must be new to our school; returning families do not qualify. - Referred students must complete one full school year. - Referral fee is provided in the form of a tuition fee discount that is awarded at the end of the completed school year.

Please spread the good word about your school.