Prophet Muhammad (S) said: He has succeeded who embraces Islam, whose provision is sufficient, and whom Allah has made content with what he has given him. (Sahih Muslim)
Crazy Hat/Hijab Day Sunday, Jan. 22nd, will be Crazy Hat & Hijab Day. Students are encouraged to come to school with their most creative hats and hijabs. Please keep all attire Islamically appropriate.
Ramadan Prep Competition Sr. Summaya Ali has created a competition for our students to prepare them for Ramadan. Please see the attached flyer for further directions and information.
Dhuhr Salah All Classes will end at 1:30pm
*In-classroom Dhuhr prayer at 1:30pm
**Wudu and arriving in the masjid 1:30pm-1:40pm Salah will begin promptly at 1:40pm
Dismissal Dismissal from the school 1:40pm-1:50pm Dismissal from the 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.
Google Classroom Please be sure to have accepted your invitations to your Google Classrooms and ensure your student reviews the posted midterm study guide(s) per class.
Updated Google Classroom Information
Please use the following information to log into Google Classroom 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
Mid-Term Exams Schedule
Sunday, 1/22: Quran and Theology
Tips to prepare for Mid-terms Please be sure your student has a good night’s sleep. A good breakfast is key to concentration, so please don’t skip this. Reach out to your student’s teachers for any questions regarding study materials.
Prophet Muhammad (S) said: Verily at times there is fog over my heart, so I seek the forgiveness of Allah one hundred times a day. (Sahih Muslim)
In-Person Classes Alhamdulillah, after a walk-through with MCC Building Committee and assessment, I’m happy to report that we can return to in-person classes this upcoming Sunday, 1/15.
Note of Thanks! We sincerely thank Sr. Nada Bijapuri for her time as co-VP and wish her the best in her future endeavors. She will continue to be with MEC Sunday School as a Quran teacher supporting Sr. Hafsa Wahid and be involved in other projects, In Sha Allah.
Dhuhr Salah All Classes will end at 1:30pm
*In-classroom Dhuhr prayer at 1:30pm
**Wudu and arriving in the masjid 1:30pm-1:40pm Salah will begin promptly at 1:40pm
Dismissal Dismissal from the school 1:40pm-1:50pm Dismissal from the 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 be sure to have accepted your invitations to your Google Classrooms and post your midterm study guides if you have not done so.
Updated Google Classroom Information Please use the following information to log into Google Classroom 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
Mid-Term Exams Schedule Sunday, 1/15: Tajweed and Seerah Sunday, 1/22: Quran and Theology Notes for Mid-terms Please be sure your student has a good night’s sleep. A good breakfast is key to concentration, so please don’t skip this. Reach out to your student’s teachers for any questions regarding study materials.
Upcoming Events Sunday, 1/15: PJ Day – Students are encouraged to wear their favorite Islamically appropriate PJs and have fun (Staff is optional : ) Sunday, 1/22: Crazy Hat and Hijab Day – Students and Staff are encouraged to wear their wildest and most creative hats and hijabs
Prophet Muhammad (S) said: Every morning and evening if you are able to remove any hard feelings from your heart towards anyone, then do so. (Tirmidhi)
Online School Due to water damage which occurred over the winter break, we will conduct classes online for Sunday School on Jan. 8th. Please be sure to log in to your student’s Google Classroom account ahead of Sunday to access the link to join classes.
Updated Google Classroom Information Google Classroom Please use the following information to log into Google Classroom 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
Also, please contact your student’s teachers for any homework questions.
Prophet Muhammad (S) pointed to his heart and said: Righteousness is here. (Sahih Muslim)
Winter Break
No School Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st.
We will return Jan. 8th
Pakistan Flood-Relief Fundraising
We have partnered with Helping Hands Chicago to raise funds for Pakistan’s flood relief. Please donate generously. There will be other relief efforts posted at a later date. https://hhrd.org/mecsundayschool-pakistanfloods
Prophet Muhammad (S) said: The upper hand is better than the lower hand. The upper hand is one that gives and the lower hand is one that takes. (Bukhari)
Winter Break
No School Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st.
We will return Jan. 8th
Pakistan Flood-Relief Fundraising
We have partnered with Helping Hands Chicago to raise funds for Pakistan’s flood relief. Please donate generously. There will be other relief efforts posted at a later date. https://hhrd.org/mecsundayschool-pakistanfloods
Prophet Muhammad (S) said: The strong are not the best wrestlers. Verily, the strong are only those who control themselves when they are angry. (Bukhari)
Winter Break
No School Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st.
We will return Jan. 8th
Resuming Salah in the Masjid In Sha Allah, we are looking to resume salah in the masjid as of Dec. 18th for teachers who have opted to pray in the masjid. There may be teachers who decide to continue to pray in their classrooms. Your student’s teachers will inform you of their decision.
In order to accomplish this, we need your help. We are particularly looking for brothers to help us manage students in the men’s prayer hall, but we are also looking for sisters to help.
Please use the following link to sign up https://forms.gle/isn1m6BigqCa2XWDA.
Classes will end at 1:30pm Wudu and arriving in the masjid 1:30pm-1:40pm Salah will begin at 1:40pm Dismissal from the masjid 1:50pm Dismissal from the school 1:40pm-1:50pm
We highly encourage parents to come and pray with their students in the masjid to give them the feeling of safety and community.
Excessive absences.
We meet 35 times this year, and one absence is enough to set a student back. Excessive absences will result in the student being burdened under a backlog of work and potentially risking being held back. In case of a medical excuse, arrangements can be made with the teacher and administration.
Student Absences and Early Dismissals
In the event of either a student absence or early dismissal, please email the principal@mecsundayschool.org as soon as possible. When you arrive to pick up your student, notify the security desk, sign in, and please be patient till your student is brought to you. Parents are not allowed to go to the classroom to retrieve students. Please wait in the lobby.
Google Classrooms
You student(s) should have their MEC Sunday School email addresses by now. If your student is having issues with Google Classroom please confirm with the registrar that your student is registered.
All returning students will continue to use their previous year’s logins and passwords. All new student emails are as follows: firstname.lastname@mecsundayschool.org. The password is their birthday in the following format yyyy-mm-dd.
If you are having issues with Google Classroom please contact Br. Afan Tariq at Afan@mecsundayschool.org.
We have partnered with Helping Hands Chicago to raise funds for Pakistan’s flood relief. Please donate generously. There will be other relief efforts posted at a later date. https://hhrd.org/mecsundayschool-pakistanfloods
Prophet Muhammad (S) said: Whoever would love to be saved from hellfire and admitted into paradise, let him treat people as he would love to be treated. (Muslim)
Student Absences and Early Dismissals
In the event of either a student absence or early dismissal, please email the principal@mecsundayschool.org as soon as possible. When you arrive to pick up your student, notify the security desk, sign in, and please be patient till your student is brought to you. Parents are not allowed to go to the classroom to retrieve students. Please wait in the lobby.
Excessive absences.
We meet 35 times this year, and one absence is enough to set a student back. Excessive absences will result in the student being burdened under a backlog of work and potentially risking being held back. In case of a medical excuse, arrangements can be made with the teacher and administration.
Google Classrooms
You student(s) should have their MEC Sunday School email addresses by now.
All returning students will continue to use their previous year’s logins and passwords. All new student emails are as follows: firstname.lastname@mecsundayschool.org. The password is their birthday in the following format yyyy-mm-dd.
If you are having issues with Google Classroom please contact Br. Afan Tariq at Afan@mecsundayschool.org.
We have partnered with Helping Hands Chicago to raise funds for Pakistan’s flood relief. Please donate generously. There will be other relief efforts posted at a later date. https://hhrd.org/mecsundayschool-pakistanfloods
Prophet Muhammad (S) said: The believer is the one people trust with their lives and wealth. (Sunan an-Nasai)
Sunday, Dec. 11th, is the MEC Sunday School Internal Qirat Competition. Emails have been sent out to Qirat competitors’ parents with instructions and expectations. Please plan to arrive by 9:45am to have your student drop off their belongings to their classroom and await the volunteer to bring them to the gym. Parents may proceed to the gym at 10am. There will be snacks for sale and a selfie station to take pics.
Student Absences and Early Dismissals
In the event of either a student absence or early dismissal, please email the principal@mecsundayschool.org as soon as possible. When you arrive to pick up your student, notify the security desk, sign in, and please be patient till your student is brought to you. Parents are not allowed to go to the classroom to retrieve students. Please wait in the lobby.
Excessive absences.
We meet 35 times this year, and one absence is enough to set a student back. Excessive absences will result in the student being burdened under a backlog of work and potentially risking being held back. In case of a medical excuse, arrangements can be made with the teacher and administration.
Google Classrooms
You student(s) should have their MEC Sunday School email addresses by now.
All returning students will continue to use their previous year’s logins and passwords. All new student emails are as follows: firstname.lastname@mecsundayschool.org. The password is their birthday in the following format yyyy-mm-dd.
If you are having issues with Google Classroom please contact Br. Afan Tariq at Afan@mecsundayschool.org.
We have partnered with Helping Hands Chicago to raise funds for Pakistan’s flood relief. Please donate generously. There will be other relief efforts posted at a later date. https://hhrd.org/mecsundayschool-pakistanfloods
Prophet Muhammad (S) said: When three people come together, two of them should not speak secretly leaving the third one out. (Bukhari)
Student Absences and Early Dismissals
In the event of either a student absence or early dismissal, please email the principal@mecsundayschool.org as soon as possible. When you arrive to pick up your student, notify the security desk, sign in, and please be patient till your student is brought to you. Parents are not allowed to go to the classroom to retrieve students. Please wait in the lobby.
Excessive absences.
We meet 35 times this year, and one absence is enough to set a student back. Excessive absences will result in the student being burdened under a backlog of work and potentially risking being held back. In case of a medical excuse, arrangements can be made with the teacher and administration.
Google Classrooms
You student(s) should have their MEC Sunday School email addresses by now.
All returning students will continue to use their previous year’s logins and passwords. All new student emails are as follows: firstname.lastname@mecsundayschool.org. The password is their birthday in the following format yyyy-mm-dd.
If you are having issues with Google Classroom please contact Br. Afan Tariq at Afan@mecsundayschool.org.
Book Sale
There will be no book sales during school hours or after school on Sunday. If your student requires any books, please email principal@mecsundayschool.org with your student’s name, grade and title of book(s) requiring purchase so those specific book(s) can be held in advance for purchase. Please send adequate cash or check (payable to MCC) with your student on Sunday so can stop by the MEC Sunday school office to purchase. *Cash or check only. No credit cards.
Pakistan Flood-Relief Fundraising
We have partnered with Helping Hands Chicago to raise funds for Pakistan’s flood relief. Please donate generously. There will be other relief efforts posted at a later date. https://hhrd.org/mecsundayschool-pakistanfloods
My Favorite Sunnah Art Contest
Results of the Sunnah Art Contest will be released soon. Thank you to all of our students who submitted.
Prophet Muhammad (S) said: The most beloved speech to me is the most truthful speech. (Bukhari)
Alhamdulillah, we are heading into our fifth week of Sunday School. Here are some updates…
Parent Mentality Towards Sunday School
We’ve often come across dismissive comments from parents stating that they don’t believe their students will learn much, but anything is better than nothing.
This type of mentality is detrimental to the welfare of the student. Weekend schools are not Islamic babysitting services. We have a team of dedicated, educated, and experienced teachers giving their time to provide your students with the best Islamic education. We are only augmenting what is being taught at home. Learning occurs a majority of the time from seeing. What do your students see at home? Take the time to go over the student’s work. Ask them what they have learned in their classes. Practice! Practice! Practice! Have your students practice what they have learned. Contact their teachers with any questions and concerns. Studies have shown involved parents make a significant difference in their child’s education.
Student’s Attire
With the weather getting colder, please ensure your student is dressed appropriately. The Student-Parent Handbook outlines the expectations of student attire. Flipflops are not allowed at any time. Clean socks and closed-toe shoes are required.
Student Materials
Please make sure your student is coming to school with their school books and materials. School books have all come in and are ready for purchase. If your child is required to bring in a Qur’an, then be sure they have it. Students who have books but continuously forget to bring them are at risk of being left behind.
Sign-In Sheet
If you require to meet the principal or administration, please sign in at the security desk. You will be called in order. Please do not crowd the MEC Sunday School office corridor and remain in the lobby.
Student Absences and Early Dismissals
In the event of either a student absence or early dismissal, please email the principal@mecsundayschool.org as soon as possible. When you arrive to pick up your student, notify the security desk, sign in, and please be patient till your student is brought to you. Parents are not allowed to go to the classroom to retrieve students. Please wait in the lobby.
Excessive absences.
We meet 35 times this year, and one absence is enough to set a student back. Excessive absences will result in the student being burdened under a backlog of work and potentially risking being held back. In case of a medical excuse, arrangements can be made with the teacher and administration.
Schedule
Please remind your students to join their assigned classroom and grade. We have found some students sitting in the wrong grade and classrooms. Please refer to the emails sent with your student’s particular grades, classroom numbers, and their teacher(s) names. If you have any questions, please email registrar@mecsundayschool.org.
Any student not registered but sitting in class will not be allowed any assessment by the teacher. If we have students, who are not accounted for by registration in a classroom, their parents will be called. Students not officially registered will be put on a waitlist despite having sat in class. Questions? Please email registrar@mecsundayschool.org.
Book Sale
There will be no book sales during school hours or after school on Sunday. If your student requires any books, please email principal@mecsundayschool.org with your student’s name, grade and title of book(s) requiring purchase so those specific book(s) can be held in advance for purchase. Please send adequate cash or check (payable to MCC) with your student on Sunday so can stop by the MEC Sunday school office to purchase. *Cash or check only. No credit cards.
Online registration is now closed. Any further applicants will be put on a waitlist.
Dismissal Time
Alhamdulillah, dismissal is going smoothly. Just a reminder for parents to please come to the front door to pick up your student(s). We will not send students into a crowd to find parents. It is the parent’s responsibility to be aware of release times and come to the door at the appointed time to receive your student(s). If you are distracted on your phones, we will hold your student(s) safely till you can retrieve them but do not hold us accountable for upset students. We are their teachers, not their parents.
Pakistan Flood-Relief Fundraising
We have partnered with Helping Hands Chicago to raise funds for Pakistan’s flood relief. Please donate generously. There will be other relief efforts posted at a later date. https://hhrd.org/mecsundayschool-pakistanfloods
My Favorite Sunnah Art Contest
In celebration of Rabi ul Awal, students have the opportunity to interpret one of the Sunnahs of our beloved Prophet (SAW) through art. Please refer to the flyer for more details and contact teacher Summaya Ali with any questions. There will be two winners per grade. We look forward to seeing your student’s art!
