Back to School 2018-19 Teacher Information on Academics

1. Academics Overview

2. Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment Overview

3. Management Committee Academic Updates Template

4. Parent Communication

5. Assessment Checklist

6. Distributive Leadership

7. Professional Learning Communities – minutes shared via Google Docs

8. Weekly VP Updates/Support: meeting, Weekly Plan, Parent Communication about curriculum and academic progress,

student support, mentoring

9. School Priorities Action Plan – revisit & revise – See Google Docs

10. Reading Campaign Action Plan (“Read to Achieve”) – revisit & revise – See Google Docs

11. See Google Docs for schedules

ACADEMICS: Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Overview Name:___________________________________ School Year:________________

Curriculum

Requirements Due Progress

Aug. 31 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

Revised Instructional Calendar -Insert in Google Sheets Document -revise based on last year’s reflections -specify writing component of ELA & Arabic (grammar, spelling list) -specify reading comprehension strategy -The ‘A’ and ‘B’ version of each Grade must be aligned

Aug. 31, 2018 Revisit each term with VP

Weekly Plans - Use Google Sheets Document -The ‘A’ and ‘B’ version of each Grade must be aligned

Due every Mon.

Horizontal Alignment The ‘A’ and ‘B’ version of each Grade must be aligned

• Weekly Plans, Homework Schedule • Parent Communication • Assessments • Workbooks ,Textbooks, Supplementation, Tech. • Discipline & Work Habits

PLCs: Mon. & Fri.

Communicating Curriculum to Parents & Students: *Intro Letter & Curriculum Outline 1st day of school *Meet the Teacher Night handout and PowerPoint (Sept. 13) *Weekly/Bi-weekly Updates, Monthly Updates *Study Guides – given 1 week before summative assessments

INSTRUCTION -EMPOWERING WRITERS: -GUIDED READING & DAILY 5 -CAFÉ: reading comprehension strategies, transitions, classroom management, behaviour management, classroom organization -STEM: engineering design process, hands-on science, technology integration, mathematics problem solving ASSESSMENT – year end assessments in math and ELA, Arabic, term cumulative assessments in Math, ELA, Arabic, pre-assessments, formative, summative, horizontal alignment, Weekly Quizzes in Math, Weekly spelling tests in ELA, Arabic assessments in spelling, grammar, comprehension, vocabulary – PAT and SLA prep -track progress, confer with students, set goals -Learning Support Plan for students performing below MAC Standard (below 70%). Teachers confer with student, parent, and VP.

Academic Updates (Management Committee)

*Project Outlines and Pacing Guide – given 4 weeks before due date

Vertical Alignment We need to stay connected with the teacher in the grade above and below to ensure smooth transitions in academics, work habits, and discipline.

PLCs: Fri. from 2:30-4:00

Communicating Curriculum/Learning to Parents & Students: *Intro Letter & Curriculum Outline 1st day of school *Meet the Teacher Night handout and PowerPoint *Weekly/Bi-weekly Updates, Monthly Letters & Updates *Study Guides – given 1 week before summative assessments *Bulletin Boards: Back to School, Student Work, Fall, Winter, Spring, Artwork, Writing – change at least every two months *Celebrate Learning – inclusively invite all parents in the classroom as mystery readers, STEM Challenges, Book scavenger hunts, solve math problems, career week, poetry café, authors’ showcase, student led conference, project fair, etc.

Aug. 30 Sept. 5 ongoing

Teacher:

Subject:

Grade:

Progress Report Due: Oct. 24

TERM 1 Due: Nov. 30

TERM 2 Due: March 15

TERM 3 Due: June 20

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Parent Communication (Academics)

Welcome Back Letter to Parents and Curriculum Outline: Sept. 4 On the first day of school distribute a Welcome Back letter (use new logo) and Curriculum Outline. Send the parents a copy via ALMA/email as well. See the guidelines below. Send an ecopy to the P&VP for approval. Have extra copies available on the Meet the Teacher Night on Sept. 13th. Meet the Teacher Night: Sept. 13 For Meet the Teacher Night, share a Power Point presentation with the parents incorporating the information below, copies of the resources (textbooks) you are using, and some pictures of all the amazing things happening in your classroom! Send an ecopy to the P&VP. Follow-up with an email (ALMA) thanking parents for attending the session and connect with parents who were not able to attend. Send the parents a copy of the presentation and handouts via email at the end of the evening. Regular Academic Updates

• Parents will have access to the grade book via ALMA • Teachers must update grades regularly (by every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month) • Teachers must inform parents via email if students are performing below the MAC Standard (Below 70%). The intention is to discuss

ways to provide students with support and increase accountability. • Within a month teachers should typically insert 1 summative assessment grades (unit test, project), about 3 quiz grades, about 5

classwork grades, about 4 homework grades in each subject • All workbooks and folders are corrected by the teacher and students should follow-up with corrections. Teachers must check the

corrections and confer with the student to support the learning process. These grades are recorded in the teachers’ grade books and in the ALMA grade book.

• The student workbooks, daily work folders, assessment folders, projects will be shared with parents to show samples of student work when meeting with them and during parent teacher conferences

Regular Curriculum Updates: Weekly/Bi-Weekly

• All teachers must provide regular curriculum updates in print and via ALMA/email. • Post a printed version outside the classroom you teach. • Include subject topics, project information, quizzes, unit test, weekly spelling list, provide links to GoogleDocs and other online supports • Ensure horizontal alignment – eg. 3A & 3B need to be aligned • Send an e-copy to the P& VP • Please be consistent and keep the lines of communication open with the parents & admin

Curriculum Outline Curriculum Outline: Share a monthly topical breakdown Example:

Subject: Month Unit

September October November December January February March April May June

PAT for Gr. 6 & 9 administered in May and June. SLAs for Gr. 3 administered in Dec. and set goals for the remainder of the year. Introduction Letter

Intro. Letter Components

Brief welcome message

Your educational background & teaching experience

Your teaching assignment (grades and subjects)

Communication Strategy (email address, agenda, phone call, appointments indicating time/days to schedule meetings, frequency of curriculum communication – weekly, biweekly, monthly)

“Read to Achieve” - emphasize importance of daily home reading log & invite parents to donate books for your classroom libraries; develop the reading stamina in your class during “Read to Self”

Academic Support Plan Students achieving below 70% will be receive an Academic Support Plan (Learning Support Plan document, meeting with parents, parents check agenda daily, students bring homework to school daily, teachers update grades in ALMA every second Friday. Extra help after school on Wednesdays.

Homework Policy • about ten minutes per grade total (includes daily home reading and Quran) – consistency across grades • “Read to Achieve” - emphasize importance of daily home reading log

Collaboration and importance of strong Home/School connection * join Parent Council

Student Punctuality * arrive at 8:00, dismissal at 3:15 and pick up before 3:30; Friday dismissal at 2:15

Parent volunteer opportunities (crafts, career week, mystery reader, office, school events, etc.)

Acknowledgement/Response page – quick survey (3 adjectives to describe your child, concerns, successes, after school lessons, expectations from teacher)

Assessments Checklist 2018-19 Subject Frequency Details

Spelling (Arabic and English)

Test every Monday *regular formative assessments

- pass out new list on Tuesday -pre-assess on Tuesday -practice in class using Daily 5 Word Work, practice activities -assign homework practice -test on Monday -the test on Mondays should include using the words in a sentence Examples: Grade 1: choose any word and use it in a sentence – score the application of capitals and end punctuation Grade 3: write 2 sentences using any 2 spelling words Grade 6: write 3 sentences using any 3 words - KG to Grade 4 students need to be assessed in Fry words. Pre-assess in the first week. Then include necessary words in the weekly spelling lists. Assess the students again on Fry words at the end of each term to track growth. -any students scoring below 70% need to meet with you and me. We need to figure out a plan to help them succeed. Then please contact the parents to schedule an appointment. -post all grades on ALMA within 2 weeks of administering the quiz, test, classwork or homework

Grammar (Arabic and English)

*Quiz every 2 weeks *Unit test after 4 weeks *formative assessments daily

- include the unit titles in the instructional calendar - integrate grammar in reading and language arts lessons - provide practice in class - assign homework practice -provide study guide for unit tests - keep reviewing grammar concepts during the year and include them on future assessments -any students scoring below 70% need to meet with you and me. We need to figure out a

plan to help them succeed. Then please contact the parents to schedule an appointment. -post all grades on ALMA within 2 weeks of administering the quiz, test, classwork or homework

Subject Frequency Details Math *Quiz every

Friday *Unit test every 4 weeks *formative assessments daily

-All grades begin with place value and basic facts. (addition/subtraction/multiplication/division math minutes) -All grades give a problem of the day. It must be posted in the classroom. -spend about 30 minutes a week on basic math facts to build speed and accuracy -Complete all pages in the workbooks and most of the questions in the textbook (if you have one). The more practice the students have with math the better, inshaAllah! -be sure to supplement any gaps in the workbooks/textbooks - allow students to use any strategy of their choice to solve any problem – give flexibility to various learning styles as well -incorporate math games – have the students record their calculations on a recording sheet so that they are focused and held accountable for their learning -all students will have a math quiz every Friday -correct all work and differentiate instruction - conference with the students individually or in small groups – check student corrections. - students must do corrections for all quizzes and tests on a separate paper and attach to

the test -parents need to sign tests and students need to bring back all signed tests with corrections. Keep them with you in student folders within your classroom – they will be shredded at the end of the year. -incorporate performance assessments using manipulates -any students scoring below 70% need to meet with you and me. We need to figure out a plan to help them succeed. Then please contact the parents to schedule an appointment. -post all grades on ALMA within 2 weeks of administering the quiz, test, classwork or homework

Subject Frequency Details

Comprehension & Oral Reading Fluency

*Reading comprehension quizzes every 2 weeks

-“Read to Achieve”: All students must have a Home Reading Log and books to take home to read. All students must spend time reading a variety of genres during the school day – “read to self” for Daily5 - KG-Gr. 4 students must all be assessed using RAZ kids or Fountas & Pinnell. Differentiate reading instruction accordingly. - Teach close reading skills and use the strategic reading comprehension skills outlined in your resources -state the reading comprehension skills in the Instructional Calendar -any students scoring below 70% need to meet with you and me. We need to figure out a plan to help them succeed. Then please contact the parents to schedule an appointment. -post all grades on ALMA within 2 weeks of administering the quiz, test, classwork or homework

Science & Social Studies & Islamic Studies & Quran

*Quizzes every 10 days *Unit tests every 4 weeks

- occasionally you should give projects in these subject areas in place of a unit test – one per term is reasonable -give project timelines and guidelines well in advance. Help the students create questions to research (inquiry based learning) and help with research materials -science needs to be “hands on” – have a wealth of materials for the students to explore with – let’s help each other gather these materials -older grades (Grade 6 – 9) should incorporate “Genius Hour” once a week – could be Fridays -incorporate STEM (STREAM) projects – one per term would be great -incorporate the Engineering Design Process (instant challenges) – once per month? -plan a STEM night within your PLCs and invite parents for that cluster of grades - Plan to incorporate Islamic content and perspectives

Any more suggestions?

DISTRIBUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Instructional

Leadership (Academics)

School Climate

Professional Development

Enrichment/Extra-Curricular

Team Members

Chair: Jabeen Reports to Mariam Co-Chairs: Eman Team: Azzah, , Fadumo, Adna, Sana

Chair: Troy Reports to Mariam Co-Chair: Nada Team: Yusra, Sadia, Dilan

Chair: Ayesha Reports to Mariam Co-Chair: Amana Team: Helena, Hend, Partej

Chair: Sheena Reports to Mariam Co-Chair: Simia Team: Sumaya, Hanan, Amina, Faryal, Laura, Miski

A Snapshot of What We Worked on

in the 2017-18 school

year

*Revising Entrance Exams *Creating end of year exams *Follow-up with RAZ Kids implementation *Workbook update *Homework update *Parent Exit Survey *Create Google Doc for all year-end assessment data

*Reviewing discipline policy *Create and send survey to parents from teachers *Ramadan Contest *Classroom Climate Checklist – create and seek teacher feedback *Create a system to organize Salat

*PD Follow-up Survey *Teacher’s Daily Checklist – create and revise with staff *Create a PD Calendar *Follow-Up with Empowering Writers PD and support school-wide implementation *Research reading programs

*Purchase new PE equipment *Coordinate sporting events with other schools *Yearbook *Sports Day *Spirit Days (Welcome Ramadan) *Ramadan Projects *Soccer Field Line Painting (requested by students) *Community Outreach: Eid treats for neighbors *School Events Calendar

• Committee Chairs need to follow-up with last year’s goals and develop goals for this year. • Welcome, new team members

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES (PLCs)

Collaborations: • horizontal alignment PLC meetings on Monday 3:30 – 4:00 • vertical & horizontal alignment PLC meetings on Friday 2:30 – 4:00 • weekly meetings with the VP • collaborative teams centered around data • action oriented and focus on learning • continuous improvement • results orientation • collective inquiry (action research – question the status quo, seek new methods, test those methods, reflect on results)

Meeting Topics: Sept./Oct.: 4 PILLARS, Student pre-assessment data, parent surveys, student surveys Nov. - June: Assessments (formative, summative), Student progress, Student Support, Academic Reports, Parent Communications, Data/Grade Book, Celebrate Successes, Mentoring Four Pillars of a PLC: mission, vision, values, goals Mission: Clarifies Priorities/Sharpens Focus Vision: Gives Direction Values: Guide Behaviour Goals: Establish Priorities

1 Mission: Why do we exist? (Clarify priorities and sharpen our focus) a. What is it we expect all students to learn? b. How will we know when they have learned it? c. How will we respond when they don’t learn? d. How will we respond when they already know it?

2 Vision: What do we hope to become at some point in the future? (Establish direction)

a. What are the essentials for our students? b. If we did an excellent job with the essentials, what would that look like?

3 Values: How will we behave to create the school that will achieve our purpose? (Attitudes, behaviours, commitments)

a. Behaviours? b. Actions?

4 Goals: What results do we seek and how will we know we are making progress? (Milestones used to measure progress)

a. Benchmarks? b. Short-term priorities to achieve benchmarks?

c. Accountability to achieving results d. Sustain momentum toward the mission e. Celebrate successes f. Create an atmosphere of teamwork g. SMART

WEEKLY/BI-WEEKLY MENTORING MEETINGS WITH THE VP – ACADEMIC UPDATES & SUPPORT

We will share/discuss:

• weekly plans • parent communication on academics and student progress • student progress • grade book updates • formative & summative assessments • celebrate successes • Instructional best practices • Curriculum updates • Feedback on Instructional Leadership • Professional Development

MIS 2017-18 School Priorities Action Plan –

First Draft Dec. 17, 2017, revised with staff on Dec. 19, 2017; Jan. 9th, 2018; April, 2018

Mission Statement: MAC Islamic School is a school of choice focusing on academic excellence that produces positively influential individuals with exceptional Islamic character while having fun.

Goal #1: Community School of Academic Excellence

Objective/Task: Demonstrate excellence and continuous improvement in the academic, Islamic, and Arabic curriculum and in all aspects of teaching and learning.

• Conduct an initial review of current curriculum documents, teaching practices, professional learning, and evidence of student learning • Review and plan professional learning and implementation • Examine standards mandated by the Alberta Education and MAC • Determine mentoring & coaching needs, develop plan, and implement • Staff self-evaluations, peer feedback, evaluations

Action: List of Specific Steps

Person Responsible

Target Date of

Completion

Progress Benchmarks Final Product

1. Conduct an initial review of current curriculum documents, teaching practices, professional learning, and evidence of student learning.

*Mariam

Jabeen

Eman

Nada

Troy

Anne-Marie

Oct. 16, 2017

ongoing

January 2018

*Raw data collected from preliminary assessments in every subject provided by teachers

*Prepare tables, graphs, and summary of raw data. *Start working on Academic Action Plan

*Share Academic Action Plan with staff and Management Committee

*Meetings with staff to determine current resources and practices

Academic Report Binder presented to the Management Committee on Oct. 16,2017.

Resource Update presented to the Management Committee on Nov. 20, 2017. *Review, rewrite, and reformat Entrance Exams

ELL Pilot Program: Management Committee Monthly Reports compiled into one final product by June 29, 2018

2. Review and plan professional learning and

*Br. Ebrahim

Mariam

November 15, 2017

*Meet with teachers to determine PD needs.

Tentative PD Schedule * see attachment

implementation *for MAC Islamic School and Creative Minds

Noha

Jabeen

Aya

Nada

Dec. 14., 2017

Ongoing

*Use raw data collected by teachers in September to determine areas of need. *Meet with Noha to include PD needs for Creative Minds

*Include Creative Minds in PD Schedule - Jan 10th and 11. 2018 (Intro to IPPs)

Feb. 13 and 14th, 2018 (IPP first draft)

March 1, 2018 (Review ASQs)

3. Examine standards mandated by the Alberta Education

Br. Ebrahim

*Mariam

Troy

Jabeen

Eman Nada

Ongoing * Emphasize Alberta Ed. Standards and MAC Standards with staff

Self reflection on weekly / Unit Plans

* Back to school curriculum sessions Aug., 2017

*Long Range Instructional Calendars / Unit Plans cover Alberta Education Standards and MAC Standards

*Revisit and review MAC Standards for Quran, Arabic, Islamic Studies

3.a. Examine Quran, Arabic, Islamic Studies standards mandated by MAC

3.b. Create curriculum documents based on ELOs

(see attachment for Arabic action plan)

*Br. Ebrahim

Teachers

Mariam

Eman Jabeen

Nada

Ongoing * Review MAC Standards for Quran, Arabic, Islamic Studies

*Develop new template for Arabic, Quran, Islamic Studies ELOs, resources, assessments, application

* Back to school curriculum sessions Aug., 2017

*Revisit and review MAC Standards for Quran, Arabic, Islamic Studies

*Teachers submit ELOs using new template

4. Staff Evaluations, self-evaluations, peer feedback

*Br. Ebrahim

Mariam

Winter, 2017

Spring, 2018

*Conduct staff evaluations based on MAC Islamic School criteria for evaluation

*Principal evaluates staff *Staff evaluates Principal and Vice Principal *Parents share their feedback and evaluations in survey

5. Determine mentoring needs, develop plan, and implement

*Br.Ebrahim

Mariam

Jabeen

Troy

Winter and Spring, 2018

Use evaluation reports to determine mentoring needs, plan, and implementation

*Meet with teachers every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:00 for updates and PD as needed; Set up Padlet for sharing of resources to support ‘best practices’

*Professional Growth Plans due Dec. 20, 2017

*Self-Evaluation for Weekly Plan submissions - Jan. 9, 2018

*Tuesday PD sessions from 3:30 to 4:00 - Best Practices

*Resource Binder for Teachers that includes Templates: Professional Growth Plan, Self Evaluation for

Weekly Plan, Summary from “Best Practices” sessions, MAC Expectations, Grade Level Curriculum Strategies

6. Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) Results Review and Preparation

Br. Ebrahim

*Mariam

Grade 4-9 Teachers

Anne-Marie

Dec., 2017

Jan., 2017

Feb. – May, 2018

*Gain a thorough understanding of the PAT Administration Directives

*Overview of PAT results – prepare summary for the Management Committee and share with the staff *Plan teacher information session on PAT topics and adjust instructional plans and practices

*Plan and implement PAT prep sessions

*Inform staff, students and parents of PAT prep sessions offered in the community

*Research PAT Administration Directives – Dec., 2017

*Provide overview of PAT results to Management Committee – Dec. 18

*Create PAT section on MIS Website – Jan./Feb., 2018

*Provide staff with PAT professional development – Jan./Feb., 2018

*Review curriculum to ensure PAT preparation– Jan./Feb., 2018

*Provide students with PAT preparation sessions in school (released exams and Quest Link)

*PAT prep provided during ELL schedule

7. Reading Campaign (see attached action plan for more details)

Br. Ebrahim

*Mariam

Faryal (Librarian Assistant)

Sheena

Reading/ELL Teachers

Jabeen

Troy

Ongoing *Develop enthusiasm among Management Committee, Staff, students, parents to support Reading Campaign

*Develop slogan, banner

*Supported by Professional Development

*Follow-up with implementation and utilization of resources within the school *Research Reading programs for KG – Gr. 9

*Review Alberta Ed. Program of Studies to create alignment with the needs of our students and MAC expectations

*ELL Program integration of A

* Book Drive – in school, main lobby, at Rahma Mosque

*School-wide enthusiasm – newsletters, entrance bulletin board, banner

* Classroom enthusiasm – bulletin boards, reading incentives, character study, newsletters

* Strategic Reading Instruction: Guided Reading, Daily 5, Book Clubs, Literature Circles

*Scholastic Leveled Readers using inside the classrooms and extra is circulated in the Library

*RAZ Kids follow-up

*PD in Nov. and March support strategic instruction in reading

Dramatic Approach to Reading Comprehension into daily lessons

comprehension and vocabulary *Create school-wide curriculum document outlining a continuum for ELA based on the requirements in the Program of Studies, our students’ needs and MAC expectations

Goal #2: Positively Influential

Objective: Demonstrate positive leadership and model citizenship in a globalized society

• Strengthen positive relationships between students. • Develop leadership within the students. • Volunteerism within the school • Volunteerism within the community

Action: List of Specific

Steps

Person Responsible

Target Date of Completion

Progress Benchmarks Final Product

1. Build relationships within the students

All staff

Ongoing

*Identify partnering of grades

*Include information in newsletters

*brainstorm collaboration between grades

*Reading/Math/Activity buddies (partnerships across the grades) meet regularly and share experiences in newsletters

*Discipline/Behavior buddies: students provide support and offer advice to other students

*Arabic tutorials provided by older students for younger students

2. Develop leadership skills within the students

Br. Ebrahim

All staff Parents

Nov., 2017

Jan., 2018

Dec., 2017 &

Jan., 2018

1. Student Government - active and develop a leadership plan

2. Students reach out to first responders to show appreciation

3. Students prepare and deliver khudba and halaqa

4. Plan for leadership class

*Student Council established

*Student Council plan approved and implemented

*A schedule is made for khudba and halaqa

*Leadership course as an option presented to the students

3. Grade 8 & 9 Students Year End

*Grades 8 & 9 Teachers

Spring, 2018 1. Parents and teachers meet to plan for year-end trip.

1. Students actively raise funds for year-end trip.

Trip Br. Ebrahim

Mariam

2. Students are engaged in fundraising.

2. Students, parents, and staff co-plan and supervise trip.

4. Volunteer Opportunities in the school

Grade 8 & 9 Teachers

Hanan

Br. Ebrahim

Mariam

Nada

Ongoing 1. Volunteer opportunities outlined (Office, classrooms, Arabic support, Library, Fundraising Gala, peer tutoring, event set up)

2. Schedule for students to volunteer

1. Regular volunteer opportunities for students within the school (Office, classrooms, Arabic support, Library, Fundraising Gala, peer tutoring, event set up)

2. Students participate and support in after school clubs

3. Rhyme Readers for Morning Announcements during Literacy Month (January 2018)

5. Volunteer opportunities in the community

Grade 8 & 9 Teachers

Br. Ebrahim

Mariam

Eman

Ongoing 1. Volunteer opportunities outlined 2. Schedule for students to volunteer

1. Students volunteer at community events in the Masjid, IFSSA, homeless shelters, etc.

6. External Sport Activities

Sheena Winter/Spring 2018

Grade 7,8,9

Goal #3: Exceptional Islamic Character

Objective: Apply principles of Islam in everyday life. • Communicate principles of Islamic character • Sunnah behind teaching • Staff morale • Student experience • Student Character development • Family & community engagement

Action: List of Specific

Steps

Person Responsible

Target Date of

Completion

Progress Benchmarks Final Product

1. Communicate characteristics of exceptional Islamic

Br. Ebrahim

Shaikh Imran

All Staff

On going

1. Organize and implement PD 2. Characteristics are

1. PD at the end of August, 2017

2. Include in Khutba topics

3. Incorporate in daily lessons in all subjects

character with staff, students and parents

Eman Nada

incorporated in all subject areas

3. Students deliver khudba and give halaqas

4. Make reference in Morning Assemblies

5. Sing Nasheed that reinforce exceptional Islamic character

2. Halaqas for staff Nadine

Jabeen

Br. Ebrahim

Shaikh Imran

Teachers discuss halaqa opportunities at staff meeting on Dec. 19, 2017.

1. Shaikh Tamir provided a PD session at the end of August, 2017

2. Thursday - 3:30 SHARP :) Dec. 23 with Nadine in the Grade 7 class

3. Wednesdays- 3:30-3:55 sharp in Gr2B. starting after Winter Break with Jabeen. Topic: Our Inspirational Role-Models. Albayyinah Institute Video lectures on the Prophets companions and later scholars - Our aim is to find motivation for our personal and professional lives from the lives they led.

3. Parent Council support

Parent Council Br. Ebrahim

Mariam

Eman Troy

Parent Council brainstorms ways they can support the development of exceptional character development.

Parent Council arranges for a social event with a guest speaker addressing exceptional Islamic character

MIS 2017-18 Reading Campaign Action Plan

Objectives: #1. Develop school-wide awareness for reading. #2. Support school-wide reading opportunities for all students. #3. Differentiate reading instruction.

Action: List of Specific Steps

People Responsible Target Date of

Completion

Progress Benchmarks Final Products

1. Develop a slogan and visual representation for reading campaign

2. Print banner and posters

Sheena and Mariam

Hanan, Sheena and Hanan

Slogan and Logo finalize by Wednesday, Dec. 6

Print banner and posters by Dec 15.

*Develop logo *Develop Slogan *Share with staff, parents, students *Banner *Posters

*Slogan: Read to Achieve *Banner in front lobby *Smaller posters in hallways. *Teachers and Office sends notices including the slogan and logo.

2. Inform parents and community

Sheena, Faryal Br. Ebrahim and Mariam ELA Teachers

Wed. Dec. 13

Thurs., Dec. 14

*Letter sent home to parents on Wed., Dec. 13 *Display in front hallway

Introductory letter and follow-up notices to parents. *Display in front lobby

3. Book Drive – fiction and nonfiction

Librarian: Faryal ELA Teachers Mariam

Ongoing * Books collected in the classrooms *Display in the front lobby

Each classroom has a “classroom library”.

4. Reading Buddies ELA Teachers Ongoing *teachers collaborate to develop a schedule

*regular schedule for Reading Buddies is developed and implemented

5. Student Motivation: Classroom Reading Themes/Programs

ELA Teachers Ongoing *teachers collaborate to brainstorm engaging reading themes *teacher & student created displays *teachers include reading theme/program in notices to parents

Visible reading theme/program in classrooms *Reading theme/program shared with parents in newsletters

6. Students Track Reading Progress

ELA Teachers Ongoing *Home/School Reading Logs for each student *Reading Passports

7. Reading Responses ELA Teachers Ongoing *Reading Response Projects/Journals *Rubrics

8. Differentiate Reading Instruction Strategies

ELA Teachers Mariam

Ongoing * Scholastic Guided Reading materials are used in the classrooms *Information presented in the Reading PD in Nov. is implemented in class *Collaboration among staff to support learning

*Guided Reading * Daily 5 -Read to Self -Listen to Reading -Read to Others -Word Work -Work on Writing *Literature Circles *Book Clubs

9. Edmonton Public Library – fiction, nonfiction, poetry, etc.

ELA Teachers Faryal Amana

Ongoing *Public library books used in classrooms *Build connections with EPL

9. Reading Marathon ELL Teacher Student Council President

January 26, 2018

10. Community Connections: Guests to read to the students and authors in the Community

Faryal ELA teachers Mariam

*Invite community members to read to the students *Invite authors in the community to visit

11. Book Talks- Hosted by Teachers

Amana Miski

January (planning)- February

Teachers can sign up to give “book talks”. Book talks will require participating grades to be a part of a presentation one afternoon. The teachers will share their recommended/favourite books with the students in an exciting way (sharing a mini summary, sharing their favourite character(s), sharing a powerpoint, showing a clip from the movie, and or reading a selected passage. Teachers can present multiple books during one presentation. Presenting teachers would rotate from classroom to classroom.

Some of the presented books being purchased for our library

A bulletin board (maybe in the

library) that will include the cover of the teachers’ favourite books.