Hadith: After prayer, Prophet Muhammad (S) would say: O Allah, I ask you for
beneficial knowledge, good provision and acceptable deeds. (Sunan Ibn Majah)

Welcome to week three of Sunday School! 

The following are some pertinent information for you:

Book Sales
Sunday, Sept. 24th: 10:30a-12:30p & 2:10p-4p
**Please have your online book purchase receipt available when picking up your books.**

The online MEC Sunday School bookstore is available for you to purchase your student’s book. The updated booklist is attached. Please use the following link:

https://secure-api.net/v/Go/bookstore

Internal Qirat Competition
MEC Sunday School will hold its annual Internal-Qirat Competition on Dec. 3rd. Tajweed teachers are responsible for selecting the students to participate in the competition.  They will be conducting their selection over the next few weeks.  Please help your child prepare for this in-class selection process.  If your child is selected to participate in the competition, you will be informed by email.  If you have any questions, please contact your child’s Tajweed teacher, or Aziz Ali, Head of the Tajweed Department at aziz.ali@mecsundayschool.org, or MEC Sunday School Principal at principal@mecsundayschool.org.

—
Amatul Aziz
Head of the Nazirah and Tajweed Department.

Unregistered Students
If your student is not registered, they will not be permitted to sit in class. Please confirm registration before dropping off your students, especially Kindergarten and First grade. 

Appropriate Attire
Please make sure your student is dressed in Islamically-appropriately clothing for the weather. All students must wear clean socks and closed-toed shoes. 

Reusable Water Bottles
We will have limited water bottles to encourage our students to use reusable water bottles. So please send a reusable water bottle with your student. 

Health
If your student is not feeling well and has a fever, runny nose, or other cold/flu-like symptoms, please keep them home. 

Please contact Br. Abubakr Al-Aidroos, MEC Sunday School Registrar, for any questions or issues regarding registration. abubakr.alaidroos@mecsundayschool.org.

Hadith: Prophet Muhammad (S) said: Convey my teachings to the people, even if it were
a single sentence… (Bukhari)

Welcome to week two of Sunday School! 

The following are some pertinent information for you:

*Our school’s theme this year is Communication: How to Follow the Sunnah and improve our communication. 
*Please share this with your students to take a moment to think before speaking and becoming self-aware of how our words affect others and present us to the world. Think about how we can follow the Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW) in our communication. 

Assembly
*Parents of kindergarteners and First-graders may attend assembly to help their students acclimate to the environment. All other parents please drop your students off. 
*Assembly starts at 10 am. 
*When in assembly, please remain silent so we can start immediately. It is important we get our students prepped for their day and off to their classes. Distractions from parents delay this. 

Punctuality
We have to be good examples for our students; therefore, it is incumbent on parents to be on time when dropping off students. We will start marking tardies starting 9/17. All students are to be at school at 10 am in the gym for assembly.

Book Sales
The online MEC Sunday School bookstore is available for you to purchase your student’s book. Please use the following link:

https://secure-api.net/v/Go/bookstore

We will be at the school on Saturday, 9/16, from 5:30pm-8pm for book pick-ups. You will receive an email receipt after your purchase. Please have your online book purchase receipt available when picking up your books.

Appropriate Attire
Please make sure your student is dressed in Islamically-appropriately clothing for the weather. All students must wear clean socks and closed-toed shoes. 

Reusable Water Bottles
We will have limited water bottles to encourage our students to use reusable water bottles. So please send a reusable water bottle with your student. 

Please contact Br. Abubakr Al-Aidroos, MEC Sunday School Registrar, for any questions or issues regarding registration. abubakr.alaidroos@mecsundayschool.org.

Hadith: Prophet Muhammad (S) said: Whoever takes a path to seek knowledge, Allah
makes the path to paradise easy for him. (Tirmidhi)

Registration Update

We are now at capacity. If you wish to be added to the waitlist please follow this link.

https://forms.gle/Lcz2aPZiMV6Syhfa7

Please contact prinicipal@mecsundayschool.org and registrar@mecsundayschool.org with any issues.

Unpaid Tuition

Please email the principal@mecsundayschool.org to set up an appointment to pay any remaining tuition fees. Please note: Any unpaid 2022-2023 tuition will pause your registration from being confirmed for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
You may email the principal and registrar to set up a time to pay your tuition.

Book Sales

We will provide information in upcoming week as to book sales. Some books are on order. Books will not be needed first day of school Sunday, 9/10.

First Day of School – Sunday, Sept. 10th, 10:00am

We are excited to welcome back our students for the new year! Please note the following:

1. Students will arrive at the Morton Grove campus at 10am and proceed directly to the gym where they will line up according to their classes for assembly. 
2. All students are required to adhere to the school’s attire policy which is Islamic-appropriate clothing, clean socks, and closed-toe shoes. Please refer to the Student Handbook for details. Girls must wear hijabs and no tight clothing. Sandals or bare feet are not permitted.
3. After assembly, students will be escorted to their respective classes by their Teachers and TAs.
   Students will have two morning classes then break for snacks and gym time and then attend two afternoon classes after which all students will attend Dhuhr salah in the masjid. If your student’s teacher decides to pray in the classroom then they will communicate as such.
   Parents are highly encouraged to attend Dhuhr salah with their students.
4. Dismissal is at 1:50p from the masjid side or school side if they prayed in the classroom.
   Parents are highly encouraged to attend Dhuhr salah with their students.
   We ask all parents to be patient and respectful as we release students safely.
5. Parents can expect welcome letters from your student’s teachers soon. Jazak Allah Khairan.

Prophet Muhammad (S) said: I do not eat while reclining. (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.***

Unexcused Absences & Early Dismissal
Of late, there have been excessive unexcused absences. Please confirm any potential class changes with the office or your student’s teachers. Please note: students are required to attend ALL classes till June 4th. There are no plans for early dismissal for any reason. If your student has a legitimate reason for early dismissal, please email the principal and sign out with the security guard. 

The Prophet (SAW) said: “Do not treat people but in the way you would love to be treated by them.”

Source: Musnad Aḥmad 16220We are all responsible adults. Our children will copy our actions, not our words. Please be mindful of how you interact with our staff and security guard. These are volunteers who are taking time to support your students and are responsible for their safety. If you are asked to sign out your student for early release, please abide by the school’s protocol to do so. Any harsh treatment of the security guard or staff will not be tolerated. Please treat others how you wish to be treated. 
Upcoming Events: 

10th Grade Graduation – June 3rd 
Last day of school – June 4th

Make up for final exams 
If your student missed any final exams, please contact your student’s teachers to schedule a retake as soon as possible. 

Graduating Class Parents
10th Graduation Date: June 3rd
Parents of the 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. Check your emails for updates regarding missing work.
*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 (S) said: Eat together and do not eat separately, for the
blessing is in being together. (Sunan ibn Majah)

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