Prophet Muhammad never complained about food. If he liked something, he
would eat it. If he disliked it, he would leave it. (Bukhari)

Unpaid Tuition
Please email the principal to set up an appointment to pay any remaining tuition fees. Slots are by appointment only. Any unpaid tuition will delay releasing students’ report cards and registration for the 2023-24 school year.
principal@mecsundayschool.org . Put “tuition payment appt” in the subject line.

***Please note: all tuition and outstanding fees must be paid by May 28, 2023.***
Upcoming Events: 

Quran & Arabic Language and Theology final exams– May 21st
10th Grade Graduation – June 3rd 
Last day of school – June 4th

Quran & Arabic Language and Theology final exams – May 21st
Please contact your student’s teachers for any questions related to the study guides or exams. 

Graduating Class Parents
10th Graduation Date: June 3rd
Parents of 10th grade graduating class, please register your student and your families for the upcoming graduation. https://forms.gle/F8a7pN8KwSafGaiu5
*Please have your students turn in all outstanding work/tests by May 28th.
*Please have your outstanding balance paid in full by May 28th.

Last Day of MEC Sunday School – June 4th
Please note attendance is required for the last day for all students. 

Parent Volunteers
We invite parents to get involved in Sunday School by volunteering. We especially need support during Dhuhr salah to help keep students safe and organized. This link has been shared weekly, but here it is again. Please consider signing up to volunteer during dismissal time.  https://forms.gle/isn1m6BigqCa2XWDA.

Contact the office for other volunteer opportunities. 

Turkey & Syria
MEC Sunday School is partnering with Helping Hands USA to raise funds for Turkey and Syria.  

Please share the following link and attached flyer widely:
http://hhrd.org/MECSundaySchool4Turkey

Dhuhr Salah

Dhuhr Salah in the school and masjid will begin promptly at 1:40pm. 

Please see the enclosed list of class grade/sections who will be performing Dhuhr Salah in the masjid.
Dismissal
Dismissal from the school and masjid 1:50pm
 
We highly encourage parents to come and pray with their students in the masjid to give them a feeling of safety and community. We also ask parents to be patient during dismissal as we safely navigate students from different areas. 

Please consider signing up to volunteer during dismissal time.  https://forms.gle/isn1m6BigqCa2XWDA.

Google Classroom
Please use the following information to log into Google Classroom or reset password:

Email: firstname.lastname@mecsundayschool.org
Password:
DOB in the following format, including dashes: yyyy-mm-dd
If you have issues with the password, use the “forgot password” option to reset the password. If you continue to have any issues with Google Classroom, please contact Br. Afan at Afan@mecsundayschool.org

Prophet Muhammad never complained about food. If he liked something, he
would eat it. If he disliked it, he would leave it. (Bukhari)

Have you all checked out yet? We understand end-of-year fatigue is real.  It’s that time when the school year is winding down and parents sometimes check out sooner than the students. This results in a lax approach to students’ school life (missing classes, not checking emails for updates, etc.) However, we only have a few weeks left. Your student’s attendance and work matter. Sunday School attendance matters more so because we meet only once a week. A lot weighs in on that one day of instruction. Every class is vital to provide students with strategic lessons and a lot of care and planning go into this schedule. It doesn’t make sense for students to throw away all the effort and work of an entire year in the last few weeks and risk not passing.

We expect students to report for assembly by 10:05 am. By 10:15 am they are in class. There are a number of concerns we’re facing:
1. Students not showing up for school or chronic tardiness
2. Students not turning in work
3. Students trying to exit the school or masjid without permission
4. Students committing vandalism in classrooms

We rely on you, parents, to help maintain and augment the lessons students learn in Sunday School throughout the week and come prepared on Sundays. Please take a moment to ask your students about their day and lessons, and get involved. Studies have shown that involved parents have higher-achieving students. Encourage your students to end the year on a high note.

We also invite parents to get involved in Sunday School by volunteering. We especially need support during Dhuhr salah to help keep students safe and organized. This link has been shared weekly but here it is again Please consider signing up to volunteer during dismissal time.  https://forms.gle/isn1m6BigqCa2XWDA.

Contact the office for other volunteer opportunities. 

Teacher Appreciation Week
While the nation celebrates our teachers this week, I would encourage you and your students to acknowledge our wonderful MEC Sunday School teachers on Sunday with hand-written notes. These are selfless individuals who volunteer their personal time

Unpaid Tuition
Please email the principal to set up an appointment to pay any remaining tuition fees. Slots are by appointment only. Any unpaid tuition will result in a delay in releasing students’ report cards and registration for the 2023-24 school year.
principal@mecsundayschool.org Put “tuition payment appt” in the subject line.

***Please note: all tuition and outstanding fees must be paid by May 28, 2023.***
Upcoming Events: 

Tajweed & Seerah final exams – May 14th please contact your student’s teachers for study guides if not already provided. 
Picture Day – May 14th. 
Eid Fest & Potluck – May 20th Skokie Sports Park (rescheduled from an earlier date due to weather conditions.)
Quran & Arabic Language and Theology final exams – May 21st

Picture Day – May 14th
All students will have their class pictures taken during their class break times. Please be sure your student is dressed in Islamically appropriate attire.

Tajweed & Seerah final exams – May 14th
Please contact your student’s teachers for any questions related to the study guides or exams. Encourage your students to study, get a good night’s sleep, and breakfast the morning of the finals. 

Eid Fest & Potluck – May 20th, Saturday 12p-4p
We are pleased to have our Eid Fest Pot Luck at Skokie Sports Park!  https://www.skokieparks.org/skokie-sports-park/
Please sign up here to register:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DADAC29ABFFC25-mecsunday

Quran & Arabic Language and Theology final exams – May 21st
Please contact your student’s teachers for any questions related to the study guides or exams. 

Graduating Class
Please note that we will visit your graduating students during their break to finalize graduation details. More details to follow. 

Turkey & Syria
MEC Sunday School is partnering with Helping Hands USA to raise funds for Turkey and Syria.  

Please share the following link and attached flyer widely:
http://hhrd.org/MECSundaySchool4Turkey

Dhuhr Salah

Dhuhr Salah in the school and masjid will begin promptly at 1:40pm. 

Please see the enclosed list of class grade/sections who will be performing Dhuhr Salah in the masjid.
Dismissal
Dismissal from the school and masjid 1:50pm
 
We highly encourage parents to come and pray with their students in the masjid to give them a feeling of safety and community. We also ask parents to be patient during dismissal as we safely navigate students from different areas. 

Please consider signing up to volunteer during dismissal time.  https://forms.gle/isn1m6BigqCa2XWDA.

Google Classroom
Please use the following information to log into Google Classroom or reset password:

Email: firstname.lastname@mecsundayschool.org
Password:
DOB in the following format, including dashes: yyyy-mm-dd
If you have issues with the password, use the “forgot password” option to reset the password. If you continue to have any issues with Google Classroom, please contact Br. Afan at Afan@mecsundayschool.org

Prophet Muhammad (S) would never proceed to the Eid ul Fitr prayer unless he
had eaten some dates. (Bukhari)

Penny Drive
Alhamdulillah, through their hard work and generosity, our students were able to raise $1200 for humanitarian efforts in Turkey and Syria. May Allah swt accept their efforts, ameen. 

Girl’s Talk Program
Alhamdulillah, we had a successful Girl’s Talk program. We had nearly forty girls in attendance. We look forward to continuing this program next year in Sha Allah. 

Upcoming Events: 

Boy’s Talk Program – May 7th, (MEC SS) grades 6th-10th. 
Eid Fest – May 13th, Saturday. More details to follow. 
Tajweed & Seerah final exams – May 14th please contact your student’s teachers for study guides if not already provided. 
Picture Day – May 14th. 
Quran & Arabic Language and Theology final exams – May 21st

Boy’s Talk – May 7th
Like the Girl’s Talk, 6-10 boys will attend an all-day program in the community hall after assembly. Teachers will adjust any assignments, etc., to accommodate. Please register your sons in grades 6-10 as soon as possible so we can make arrangements. The deadline is April 29th.  https://forms.gle/Er6fTjwY6nF3NE9y6

Eid Fest – May 13th, Saturday 12p-4p
We are pleased to have our Eid Fest Pot Luck at Skokie Sports Park!  https://www.skokieparks.org/skokie-sports-park/
Please sign up here to register:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DADAC29ABFFC25-mecsunday

Picture Day – May 14th
All students will have their class pictures taken during their class break times. Please be sure your student is dressed in Islamically appropriate attire.

Tajweed & Seerah final exams – May 14th
Please contact your student’s teachers for any questions related to the study guides or exams. 

Quran & Arabic Language and Theology final exams – May 21st
Please contact your student’s teachers for any questions related to the study guides or exams. 

Graduating Class
Please note that we will visit your graduating students during their break to finalize graduation details. More details to follow. 

Turkey & Syria
MEC Sunday School is partnering with Helping Hands USA to raise funds for Turkey and Syria.  

Please share the following link and attached flyer widely:
http://hhrd.org/MECSundaySchool4Turkey

Dhuhr Salah

Dhuhr Salah in the school and masjid will begin promptly at 1:40pm. 

Please see the enclosed list of class grade/sections who will be performing Dhuhr Salah in the masjid.
Dismissal
Dismissal from the school and masjid 1:50pm
 
We highly encourage parents to come and pray with their students in the masjid to give them a feeling of safety and community. We also ask parents to be patient during dismissal as we safely navigate students from different areas. 

Please consider signing up to volunteer during dismissal time.  https://forms.gle/isn1m6BigqCa2XWDA.

Google Classroom
Please use the following information to log into Google Classroom or reset password:

Email: firstname.lastname@mecsundayschool.org
Password:
DOB in the following format, including dashes: yyyy-mm-dd
If you have issues with the password, use the “forgot password” option to reset the password. If you continue to have any issues with Google Classroom, please contact Br. Afan at Afan@mecsundayschool.org

Prophet Muhammad (S) would never proceed to the Eid ul Fitr prayer unless he
had eaten some dates. (Bukhari)

Eid Break – April 23rd School will be closed in observance of Eid ul Fitr. Eid Mubarak!

See you all April 30th!

Prophet Muhammad (S) said: Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan
acknowledging its limits and guarding what should be guarded, then it will be a
forgiveness for the sins which came before it. (Musnad Ahmad)

Upcoming Events: More details will be shared regarding these events.

Eid Break – April 23rd School will be closed in observance of Eid ul Fitr. Eid Mubarak!

Girl’s Talk Program – April 30th, grades 6-10

Girl’s Talk Program
We are privileged to have a team of alimahs who have been giving this talk in the Chicagoland community for years. Please take advantage of this opportunity and sign up your daughters. Health and hygiene are imperative components of our deen. This is for 6th-10th grade girls. 
Please see the attached flyer and letter detailing the Girl’s Talk program scheduled for April 30th. The link to register your daughter is https://forms.gle/Y31Ut496cDdknSdV6. Please register as soon as possible so we can make accommodations. 

MEC Sunday School Students participating in the Eid Toy Drive

Turkey & Syria
MEC Sunday School is partnering with Helping Hands USA to raise funds for Turkey and Syria.  

Please share the following link and attached flyer widely:
http://hhrd.org/MECSundaySchool4Turkey

Classroom Penny Drive
Masha’Allah, our penny drive is off to a great start! Please send pennies with your students, talk to them about the penny drive, and encourage discussions surrounding charity. 
Dhuhr Salah

Dhuhr Salah in the school and masjid will begin promptly at 1:40pm. 

Please see the enclosed list of class grade/sections who will be performing Dhuhr Salah in the masjid.
Dismissal
Dismissal from the school and masjid 1:50pm
 
We highly encourage parents to come and pray with their students in the masjid to give them a feeling of safety and community. We also ask parents to be patient during dismissal as we safely navigate students from different areas. 

Please consider signing up to volunteer during dismissal time.  https://forms.gle/isn1m6BigqCa2XWDA.

Google Classroom
Please use the following information to log into Google Classroom or reset password:

Email: firstname.lastname@mecsundayschool.org
Password:
DOB in the following format, including dashes: yyyy-mm-dd
If you have issues with the password, use the “forgot password” option to reset the password. If you continue to have any issues with Google Classroom, please contact Br. Afan at Afan@mecsundayschool.org

Prophet Muhammad (S) would recite on Laylatul Qadr: Oh Allah you certainly
love to forgive so forgive me. (Tirmidhi)

Absences and Tardiness
Of late, we’ve noticed an increase in student absences and tardiness. Many parents have also contacted us asking if we’re still in session for Ramadan.
We understand this is the time of year in which students fall into a slump. Most are recovering from spring breaks while awaiting the summer holidays, so these interim days weigh heavy.
Firstly, we are in session throughout Ramadan. Your students are expected to participate in charitable events in the blessed month of Ramadan to help them learn the importance of giving to others. Therefore, we will only break for Eid, April 23rd.
Secondly, your student(s) must regularly attend because absences and tardiness will affect their performance and grades. Unless there is a valid reason for being tardy or absent, every student is expected to attend Sunday School on time. Do not let your student’s education falter. 

Grades
By now, you should have received your student’s midterm grades. We appreciate your patience while we sorted out technical issues regarding the midterm grades. Please directly contact your student’s teachers for any issues or questions. 

Upcoming Events: More details will be shared regarding these events.
MEC Rehab & Welfare Committee’s Toy Wrapping Drive- April 16th
Girl’s Talk Program – April 30th, grades 6-10

Girl’s Talk Program
Please see the attached flyer and letter detailing the Girl’s Talk program scheduled for April 30th. The link to register your daughter is https://forms.gle/Y31Ut496cDdknSdV6. Please register as soon as possible so we can make accommodations. 

Turkey & Syria
MEC Sunday School is partnering with Helping Hands USA to raise funds for Turkey and Syria.  

Please share the following link and attached flyer widely:
http://hhrd.org/MECSundaySchool4Turkey

Classroom Penny Drive
Masha’Allah, our penny drive is off to a great start! Please send pennies with your students, talk to them about the penny drive, and encourage discussions surrounding charity. 
Dhuhr Salah

Dhuhr Salah in the school and masjid will begin promptly at 1:40pm. 

Please see the enclosed list of class grade/sections who will be performing Dhuhr Salah in the masjid.
Dismissal
Dismissal from the school and masjid 1:50pm
 
We highly encourage parents to come and pray with their students in the masjid to give them a feeling of safety and community. We also ask parents to be patient during dismissal as we safely navigate students from different areas. 

Please consider signing up to volunteer during dismissal time.  https://forms.gle/isn1m6BigqCa2XWDA.

Google Classroom
Please use the following information to log into Google Classroom or reset password:

Email: firstname.lastname@mecsundayschool.org
Password:
DOB in the following format, including dashes: yyyy-mm-dd
If you have issues with the password, use the “forgot password” option to reset the password. If you continue to have any issues with Google Classroom, please contact Br. Afan at Afan@mecsundayschool.org

Prophet Muhammad (S) said: The people will remain on the right path as long as
they hasten to open the fast (on time). (Bukhari)

Upcoming Events: More details will be shared regarding these events.
Project Rizq
MEC Rehab & Welfare Committee’s Toy Wrapping Drive- April 16th
Girl’s Talk Program – April 30th, grades 6-10

Turkey & Syria
MEC Sunday School is partnering with Helping Hands USA to raise funds for Turkey and Syria.  

Please share the following link and attached flyer widely:
http://hhrd.org/MECSundaySchool4Turkey

Classroom Penny Drive
Masha’Allah, our penny drive is off to a great start! Please send pennies with your students, talk to them about the penny drive, and encourage discussions surrounding charity. 
Dhuhr Salah

Dhuhr Salah in the school and masjid will begin promptly at 1:40pm. 

Please see the enclosed list of class grade/sections who will be performing Dhuhr Salah in the masjid.
Dismissal
Dismissal from the school and masjid 1:50pm
 
We highly encourage parents to come and pray with their students in the masjid to give them a feeling of safety and community. We also ask parents to be patient during dismissal as we safely navigate students from different areas. 

Please consider signing up to volunteer during dismissal time.  https://forms.gle/isn1m6BigqCa2XWDA.

Google Classroom
Please use the following information to log into Google Classroom or reset password:

Email: firstname.lastname@mecsundayschool.org
Password:
DOB in the following format, including dashes: yyyy-mm-dd
If you have issues with the password, use the “forgot password” option to reset the password. If you continue to have any issues with Google Classroom, please contact Br. Afan at Afan@mecsundayschool.org

Prophet Muhammad (S) said: When Ramadan arrives, the gates of
paradise are opened, the gates of hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained.
(Bukhari)

Upcoming Events: More details will be shared regarding these events.
Project Rizq
MEC Rehab & Welfare Committee’s Toy Wrapping Drive- April 16th
Girl’s Talk Program – April 30th, grades 6-10

Turkey & Syria
MEC Sunday School is partnering with Helping Hands USA to raise funds for Turkey and Syria.  

Please share the following link and attached flyer widely:
http://hhrd.org/MECSundaySchool4Turkey

Classroom Penny Drive
Masha’Allah, our penny drive is off to a great start! Please send pennies with your students, talk to them about the penny drive, and encourage discussions surrounding charity. 

Resuming In-Person Assembly For Students
We are looking to resume assembly in the gym for students starting the first week of Ramadan, In Sha Allah. Parents are requested to drop their students off as usual. Due to the number of students, we are not allowing anyone aside from staff to attend the assembly. Assembly will start at 10:05 am to 10:15 am and have the morning dua and announcements. Classes will start at 10:15 am. 

Dhuhr Salah

Dhuhr Salah in the school and masjid will begin promptly at 1:40pm. 

Please see the enclosed list of class grade/sections who will be performing Dhuhr Salah in the masjid.
Dismissal
Dismissal from the school and masjid 1:50pm
 
We highly encourage parents to come and pray with their students in the masjid to give them a feeling of safety and community. We also ask parents to be patient during dismissal as we safely navigate students from different areas. 

Please consider signing up to volunteer during dismissal time.  https://forms.gle/isn1m6BigqCa2XWDA.

Google Classroom
Please use the following information to log into Google Classroom or reset password:

Email: firstname.lastname@mecsundayschool.org
Password:
DOB in the following format, including dashes: yyyy-mm-dd
If you have issues with the password, use the “forgot password” option to reset the password. If you continue to have any issues with Google Classroom, please contact Br. Afan at Afan@mecsundayschool.org

Allah (swt) looks at His creation during the middle night of Shaban and
forgives all of them except those who practice shirk and those who harbor hatred
towards fellow Muslims. (Sunan ibn-Majah)

Ramadan Planner Competition

Congratulations to our 9th grader Kiswa Karim for her winning entry!

Turkey & Syria
MEC Sunday School is partnering with Helping Hands USA to raise funds for Turkey and Syria.  

Please share the following link and attached flyer widely:
http://hhrd.org/MECSundaySchool4Turkey

Classroom Penny Drive
Masha’Allah, our penny drive is off to a great start! Please send pennies with your students, talk to them about the penny drive, and encourage discussions surrounding charity. 

Resuming In-Person Assembly For Students
We are looking to resume assembly in the gym for students starting the first week of Ramadan, In Sha Allah. Parents are requested to drop their students off as usual. Due to the number of students, we are not allowing anyone aside from staff to attend the assembly. Assembly will start at 10:05 am to 10:15 am and have the morning dua and announcements. Classes will start at 10:15 am. 

Dhuhr Salah

Dhuhr Salah in the school and masjid will begin promptly at 1:40pm. 

Please see the enclosed list of class grade/sections who will be performing Dhuhr Salah in the masjid.
Dismissal
Dismissal from the school and masjid 1:50pm
 
We highly encourage parents to come and pray with their students in the masjid to give them a feeling of safety and community. We also ask parents to be patient during dismissal as we safely navigate students from different areas. 

Please consider signing up to volunteer during dismissal time.  https://forms.gle/isn1m6BigqCa2XWDA.

Google Classroom
Please use the following information to log into Google Classroom or reset password:

Email: firstname.lastname@mecsundayschool.org
Password:
DOB in the following format, including dashes: yyyy-mm-dd
If you have issues with the password, use the “forgot password” option to reset the password. If you continue to have any issues with Google Classroom, please contact Br. Afan at Afan@mecsundayschool.org

Aisha (R) narrates: I never saw the Messenger of Allah fast for a
complete month except for Ramadan, and I never saw him fast more in any
month than he did in Shaban. (Bukhari)

Turkey & Syria
MEC Sunday School is partnering with Helping Hands USA to raise funds for Turkey and Syria.  

Please share the following link and attached flyer widely:
http://hhrd.org/MECSundaySchool4Turkey

Classroom Penny Drive
Masha’Allah, our penny drive is off to a great start! Please send pennies with your students, talk to them about the penny drive, and encourage discussions surrounding charity. 

Ramadan Planner ContestOpen to 9th & 10th graders, students are encouraged to create their own unique one-page Ramadan Planner. The flyer was given to students in class, along with samples. The winning design will be shared with the school community. The deadline is March 19th. Submissions should be mailed to principal@mecsundayschool.org. 

Resuming In-Person Assembly For Students
We are looking to resume assembly in the gym for students starting the first week of Ramadan, In Sha Allah. Parents are requested to drop their students off as usual. Due to the number of students, we are not allowing anyone aside from staff to attend the assembly. Assembly will start at 10:05 am to 10:15 am and have the morning dua and announcements. Classes will start at 10:15 am. 

Dhuhr Salah

Dhuhr Salah in the school and masjid will begin promptly at 1:40pm. 

Please see the enclosed list of class grade/sections who will be performing Dhuhr Salah in the masjid.
Dismissal
Dismissal from the school and masjid 1:50pm
 
We highly encourage parents to come and pray with their students in the masjid to give them a feeling of safety and community. We also ask parents to be patient during dismissal as we safely navigate students from different areas. 

Please consider signing up to volunteer during dismissal time.  https://forms.gle/isn1m6BigqCa2XWDA.

Google Classroom
Please use the following information to log into Google Classroom or reset password:

Email: firstname.lastname@mecsundayschool.org
Password:
DOB in the following format, including dashes: yyyy-mm-dd
If you have issues with the password, use the “forgot password” option to reset the password. If you continue to have any issues with Google Classroom, please contact Br. Afan at Afan@mecsundayschool.org