Updates for the week of Mar. 3, 2024

Hadith: Prophet Muhammad (S) said: There is a month between Rajab and
Ramadan that many people neglect. In that month, deeds are presented to the
Lord of the worlds. I would like my deeds to be presented while I am fasting.
(Sunan an-Nasai)

Welcome to Sunday School News . 

Mar. 10th week: Ramadan Starts
March is Women’s History Month
Mar. 17th: Quran Bowl more information will be forthcoming
Mar. 31st: Seerat un Nabi Program more information will be forthcoming

PTO Corner!
Nominations for MEC Sunday School principal are open. Please fill out the form at the following link to submit your nominations. You can nominate the current principal, yourself, or another candidate.
https://forms.gle/8z7yNpEVMvjq2ojG7

Registrar Hours
Br. Abubakr is available to help with any technical or registration queries. Please see attached flyer.

Absences
If your student will be absent, please contact their teachers to inform them and resolve any schoolwork issues. You should know your student’s Seerah, Theology, Tajweed, and Quran teachers and their contacts. If you are unsure, please contact Admin. 

Tardiness
We are still seeing a significant number of students arriving late. Parents must make every attempt to get students to school on time so we can make announcements about upcoming programs and expectations from our students and families.  Students are expected to arrive at 10 a.m. in the gym. First-period classes start at 10:15 a.m. 

Electronics
Again, we must remind parents that students cannot bring electronics to school (i.e.: Switch games, etc.) Phones are not allowed to be used during school hours unless for classroom instruction. Violation of this will result in the electronics being confiscated till the end of the day. 

Coming Prepared

For students to be successful, they must be equipped with the proper tools, such as pencils and notebooks. It is unfortunate how many of our students come to school with nothing. When it is time to write notes, they scramble for pencils and paper. As with public school students, please have your students come to school with pencils and notebooks. 

Parking Lot Safety
Unfortunately, we have recently seen a number of near-misses in the parking lot because parents are speeding and not paying attention. We must remind everyone to follow proper protocol for dropping off and picking up students. Do not speed. Pay attention and slow down. Come to a complete stop when dropping off or picking up students. When parking your car, be mindful of who and what is around you. Show some patience. 

Google Classroom
A substantial number of students have not yet accepted their Google Classroom invites. Not doing so will prevent them from participating in Google Classroom, the main communication mode for teachers. All school work, homework, and information is posted there. Please have your students log in to their Google school accounts and accept the invites so that they may be updated. 
For all Google Classroom issues, please contact Br. Abubakr Alaidroos abubakr.alaidroos@mecsundayschool.org. 

Charity
We are partnering with Helping Hands Chicago to provide relief funds for the following:
Morocco https://hhrd.org/MEC4Morocco
Libya https://hhrd.org/MEC4Libya
Palestine https://hhrd.org/MEC4Palestine

Our dedicated teacher, Mrs. Zainab Musleh, has crocheted a number of items to raise funds for Palestine. Please stop by the office to buy. 

We will be launching a winter coat drive shortly. More information will be shared soon. 

Snacks
Students are provided pizza for snacks. If your student requires additional snacks, please send nutritious options from home. Students are not allowed to share snacks due to food allergies in a portion of our student body. The vending machine is off-limits to students. 
***A number of students are eating pizza despite having food allergies. Parents, please be mindful of your student’s dietary needs. If they cannot eat pizza send a nutritious alternative from home.

Phone and Electronic Devices  Reminder please do not bring electronic games or devices. They will be confiscated till the end of the day. 
We have had a number of incidents where students have used phones during their school day. Phones are not allowed unless specially required for a class assignment or project. If a student is using their phone without permission, it will be confiscated for the duration of the school day, and they will need to retrieve it from the office. Repeated offenses will result in detention. We have also had students bringing in Switch devices and other electronics. These are not permitted during school hours. MEC Sunday School will not be liable for the loss or theft of any electronic device. Please have your students refrain from bringing in any such devices. 


Book Sales
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

Reusable Water Bottles
We are slowly phasing out plastic water bottles and have limited quantities 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.

Jazak Allah Khairan,
Principal