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September 6 - Gym Uniform Pre-orders Due: All students in 1st-8th must wear the mandatory MCCA gym t-shirt and MCCA sweatpants this year. Order forms were sent home with your children last week. If you need a form, please stop by the office.
September 7 - Labor Day (NO SCHOOL): Enjoy the holiday
September 10 - Monthly Tuition Due:
For those paying
monthly
, tuition is due each month on the 10th of the month. If you haven't signed up for auto-withdrawal, please do so asap with MCCA Accountant Mr. Salik Rehmani, [email protected]
September 12 - Eid Bazaar and Carnival for Children: PSG is hosting an amazing carnival for children with games, prizes and food in the Morton Grove campus gymnasium. Adults can enjoy shopping in the Eid Bazaar in the basement. See below PSG update for more information.
September 23-25 (Weds-Friday) - Eid-al-Adha Break (NO SCHOOL):
Eid Mubarak! Enjoy this special time with your family and friends.
Please note: Eid Break has been shifted to Weds-Fri of this week, which is different than what the school calendar states. Eid has been announced to be either Wednesday or Thursday of this week so we decided to shift the Eid break to the last three days of the week to give students a long weekend.
October 5 - Picture Day at Morton Grove Campus - S
tudents should be in proper uniform including scarves for girls in grades 5th and up
October 7 - Picture Day at Skokie Campus - Students should be in proper uniform including scarves for girls in grades 5th and up
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Tuition Notice
All parents must make arrangements with our accountant for tuition payment for the current school year. Tuition statements and Monthly Payment Authorization forms were mailed to all families in August. If you have not received the mailing or if you have not yet returned the form, please contact our accountant at [email protected].
Monthly Payment Authorization Forms are due Tuesday, September 8, 2015.
All parents must fill out Monthly Payment Authorization form every school year to authorize MCC Academy to receive monthly tuition payment directly from your bank account each month. We are requiring all parents to make this electronic payment to more efficiently facilitate the tuition payment accounting process.
Monthly tuition is due each month on the 10th or a $25 late fee will accrue for each month tuition is late.
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Tardy Policy
Student attendance is required at morning assembly at both campuses.
If your child arrives after 8:25am they will be marked tardy.
- After the third tardy in a one-month period, students will not be allowed to attend their first class, instead they will be sent to the vice principal's office.
- Students will make up the missing school work and it will be graded at 20% less.
- Tests that are missed will also be graded at 20% less.
- This policy is for students in 2nd-8th grades although all students are expected to respect the drop-off and pick-up timings per their grade/program.
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MCC Academy Gym Uniform Pre-Orders
DUE Friday, September 4
- All MCCA students in grades 1st-8th MUST wear MCCA gym uniforms on the days they have gym
- This year, in addition to the school gym t-shirt, students must wear the school gym sweatpants
- Order forms were sent home last week with your children and were available at the open house. If you need a form, please stop by the school office.
- Fill out order form and return to child's classroom teacher with payment (checks made payable to MCC Academy or Cash) by Friday, September 4. Credit card accepted on site with accountant
- Once uniforms orders arrive to the school within the next two-three weeks, the orders will be distributed to your child's classroom.
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A Note from the School Council
Assalamualaikum,
Welcome to another amazing school year at MCC Academy. We are thankful to Allah swt to have the privilege to educate your children. We pray Allah swt guides our teachers, staff and ourselves to continue to do the very best for each and every one of our students.
We would like to share with you a few updates to our curriculum this year:
- We launched the Houghton Mifflin Journeys Reading curriculum last year in grades Kg-2nd and this year we added 3rd-5th grades. This program will align our Reading program with Common Core standards and provides teachers with excellent online resources.
- For our Middle School Arabic program, we have changed the focus of the curriculum from learning Arabic as a language to studying Quranic Arabic to improve the understanding of our Holy Book. Therefore, Quran and Arabic courses are now one combined class. We are also rolling this out in our preschool and PreK classrooms.
We pray for our students to enjoy and benefit from the efforts put forth for them on behalf of their teachers and our staff, inshAllah. MCC Academy exists because of the commitment from our parents to educate their children in an environment that both fosters a love of Islam and is committed to academic excellence. Your support and continued investment in MCCA is vital to the success of our school. Please know your compliments and concerns are always eager to be heard.
Please contact me anytime at [email protected]
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Parent Support Group (PSG) Update
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Upcoming Events:
Fridays 9/4 & 9/11: PSG Meeting
Tuesdays 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, & 9/29 (Skokie Campus): Pizza Sale
Bi-weekly Wednesdays 9/9 & 9/23 (Skokie Campus): Popcorn Sale
Bi-weekly Wednesdays 9/16 & 9/30 (Skokie Campus): School Store
Friday 9/11: PSG Board Voting Day
Saturday 9/12: Eid Bazaar and Carnival
Friday 9/18: Meet & Greet Breakfast and Election Results
As-salaamu-alaikum dear parents. InshaAllah, you had a wonderful summer break with family and friends. It's time for another school year to begin. We hope you enjoyed the two Ramadan Eid Bazaars in the summer hosted by PSG. The MCC Academy Parent Support Group was hard at work this summer planning exciting events for the upcoming year. Let's look forward to another great year with lots of new parents getting involved.
PSG Board Election
PSG is looking for nominations for board positions for the next two school years. If you know someone or would like to nominate yourself, please do so by September 4, 2015. Open board positions are: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Correspondence Secretary, Parent Rep to School Council
Voting times are as follows on Sept 11th:
8:30-9:15am - Skokie Campus
3:15 - 4pm - Skokie & Morton Grove Campus
Parent Meet and Greet - Friday, September 18
We will officially kick-off our PSG year with a Parent Meet-and-Greet Breakfast at Skokie Campus. All parents are cordially invited to attend. PSG elections will be announced and you will get to meet the new Board. Please join the PSG for a wonderful breakfast and meet new friends, and learn about the upcoming events. And our breakfast spread is amazing every year so you don't want to miss it!
Eid Bazaar and Kids Carnival - Saturday, September 12
Inshallah, PSG is very excited for our first Eid Carnival and Bazaar! There will be 25 vendors and a Carnival with 3 large inflatables, several games, balloon artist, face painting, and henna artists! There also will be a variety of food to savor. $8 wristbands will be sold at the event for unlimited time in inflatables and a chance to play ALL the games. Please stop by the booth at the carnival and purchase a wristband for your child while you enjoy shopping, eating, and relaxing in the outdoors on the greenfield at the Morton Grove campus. Tents, tables and chairs will be provided to enjoy time with family and friends.
After School Fundraising Sales
Through out the year, PSG will be having Mama Maria pizza sale at Skokie campus every Tuesday. There also will be Popcorn sale and School store on alternate Wednesdays every month. If you would like to volunteer for any event, please stop by at the PSG meetings which are held every other Friday at Skokie campus from 8:30am to 9:15am.
See above "Upcoming Events" for specific dates.
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| New MCCA Website Launching Soon! We are happy to announce our website has been completely redesigned and reconfigured for ease of use and to showcase all the pertinent information our parents and stakeholders visit our website to find including links to the Parent Portal and Teacherweb as well as to see regular announcements, a list of current faculty and their email addresses, annual calendar, monthly lunch menu and to download registration paperwork. We apologize for the delay in launching the new website prior to the start of the school year and we appreciate your patience in waiting for the site to be launched and all current news, information and links to be made live. We promise the website will be well worth the wait! JazakAllahkhairun to Parent Munaf Kasbati for donating his time and efforts in creating the new website. We appreciate his efforts and the fresh ideas he brought forth in elevating the quality and functionality of our new website. Please look for the new website at www.mcc-academy.org to be launched no later than mid-September, inshAllah! |
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Fall 2015 After-School Programs:
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Following is a list of Clubs we will be offering this Fall. All clubs will begin after Eid Break. Information on sign up for each club will be announced soon. Stay Tuned!
Drama Club
Led by Mrs. Donelle Bergeson, for boys and girls grades 3rd-5th, Drama Club is a fun and educational experience where kids act out skits and perform for the school and parents.
Library Club
Led by Mrs. Donelle Bergeson, for boys and girls grades 4th-5th. Library club will meet twice a month. Kids can help out with various library projects and learn basic library skills.
Nasheed Club
Led By Mrs. Sheikh, for boys and girls in grades 1st-5th. Students will learn Nasheed songs and perform for the school and parents at our Annual School Dinner in the spring and other events.
Arts and Crafts Club
Led by Mrs Nora Choukhba, for boys and girls in grades 1st-5th. Kids will meet once a week to create unique art pieces.
Arabic Club
Led by Mrs. Mona Shemseldin and Mrs. Mona Yehia, for boys and girls in grades 1st-5th. Students enjoy delving into Arabic with games and lessons.
Urdu Club
Led by Mrs. Khadija Abelwaheed and Mrs. Razia, for boys and girls in grades 1st-5th. Students enjoy delving into Urdu with games and lessons.
Quran Reading (Daruloom) - SIGN UP NOW AVAILABLE IN SKOKIE CAMPUS OFFICE
Led by Mrs. Ilham Wahdan and her amazing team, for boys and girls grades Kg and up. For the past 10+ years, kids have benefitted from Quran reading tutoring through this program that meets Mondays-Thursdays, from 4-5pm. (Sign-up available now in office)
Tutoring
Organized by Vice Principal Mrs. Arshi Mujtaba, for boys and girls in grades . Kids can sign up for after school tutoring help by some of our amazing MCCA alumni students.
Girl Scouts - Cadets, Juniors, Brownies and Daisies -
SIGN UP NOW AVAILABLE IN SKOKIE CAMPUS OFFICE
Led by Mrs. Belinda Tibayan, for girls in grades Kg-8th, Girls Scouts is an amazing opportunity to develop leadership skills and strengthen the bonds of friendship. Sign-up still available for girls in grades Kg-1st grades and 6-8th. Registration is closed for 2nd-5th grades. Contact Belinda for more information
[email protected]
MCCA Youth Group for Middle School Kids and Teens
Led by Coach Ali, more information coming soon. Youth groups will be formed boys separate and girls separate
at the MG campus featuring Islamic talks, games, sports, food and lots of other activities.
Mad Scientists' Club
Led by Mrs. Mevla Rama, for boys and girls in grades 1st-5th. The aim of this club is to promote questioning and analytical thinking in order to foster a love of science through experiments and reactions.
Speakers' Club for Kids
Led by Mrs. Ishrat Fatima, this after school club will feature games and activities designed to help young children gain confidence and enjoyment in public speaking. For kids in grades 2nd-4th.
Science Olympiad
Led by Mrs. Abeer Saleh, for kids in 6th-8th grades, Science Olympiad is a national competition where kids compete ina variety of science fields to create exciting projects. Parent and community volunteers needed to run this club. Contact Mrs. Abeer Saleh at
[email protected]
more more information and to get involved.
Toastmasters
Led by Dr. Sabeel Ahmed
Led by MCCA English and Literature teachers, for 8th grade students, Toastmasters is an opportunity for students to hone their public speaking skills. Stay tuned for more information.
Islamic Scientists Plays
For 8th grade students, this club gets students immersed in the history of Muslim contributions to science. Students write and act in plays about Islamic scientists. Parents, please volunteer to lead a troop of students. Contact Mrs. Abeer Saleh at
[email protected]
more more information and to get involved.
Student Council
Led by Mrs. Sadiya Barkat for students in 6th-8th grades, Student Council teaches kids to get involved with important school-related causes while learning organization and leadership skills. Parents, we need volunteers to help facilitate this club. Please email
[email protected]
for more information and to get involved.
Girls Basketball Middle School 6th-8th - SEE BELOW FOR TRYOUT DATES
Sept. 9th - November 21st, for girls in grades 6th-8th. Tryouts are Weds., Sept. 9th and Thurs., Sept. 10th from 4-5:30pm at Morton Grove Campus.
Boys Touch Football League
Starting mid-September, boys will learn to play football in a fun and safe environment. No Tackling! For boys in grades 6th-8th. Sign-up outside Morton Grove office next week.
Boys Pre-Season Basketball Workouts
Starting September 8th-Oct 13th, boys in grades 6th-8th can prep for the upcoming Basketball season. On Tuesdays from 4-5:30pm. Sign-up Outside Morton Grove office next week. Open to MCCA and non-MCCA students. Free to MCCA athletes. $45 for non-MCCA students and $30 for weekend and Sunday School students.
Boys Basketball
Starting mid-November, for boys grades 7th-8th. Tryout information will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
Elementary Boys Basketball Jr. Crescents
Starting in December, for boys in grades 4th-6th. Stay tuned!
Girls Volleyball
Starting in December, for girls in grades 6th-8th. Stay tuned!
Boys Soccer (Middle School)
Starting in Spring 2016, Elementary and Middle School teams will be formed. Stay tuned!
Girls Soccer
Starting in Spring 2016, for girls in 6th-8th. Stay tuned!
Tae Kwon Do -
SIGN UP NOW AVAILABLE IN SKOKIE CAMPUS OFFICE
Led by Officer Mariano, for boys and girls ages Kg-5th grades. Sign-up directly with Officer Mariano. Sign-up sheets available in the Skokie campus office.
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First Week of School Fun!
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AlhumdilAllah, we're always happy and thankful to have our MCCA students back in the Fall and we are thrilled to have added so many new students to our rosters. We have reached a record enrollment of 643 students this year, mashAllah! We've added an additional section of 3rd grade, a part-time early childhood program for parent's looking for a shorter-day option for their children ages 4-5 years, and a girls' Hifth program. Please make dua for the continued growth and success of MCC Academy.
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MCCA Welcomes New Teachers, TAs and Staff
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Just like any organization, MCCA is always growing and transforming. We are blessed to have an abundance of individuals seeking to work at MCCA each year. Thanks to our expanding enrollment, we are pleased to welcome the following individuals to our MCCA family:
Rania Abdulbari - Quran Teacher and TA
My name is Rania Adbulbari, also known as Ms. Rania. This is my first year at MCC Academy as a Quran teacher for 1st and 2nd grade, and a teacher assistant for the part-time early childhood program. I have taught Quran and Qaeda Nooraniya at Al-Iman Sunday School for three years, and volunteered at MCC Academy for one year as an aid for Quran and Arabic classes. After being active in the school as a PSG member for over 5 years, I am humbled to take a new role in teaching the noble Quran and blessed to get the opportunity to be part of the new early childhood dual-language program.
Lena Adhami - 1B Lead Teacher
It is such a blessing to be an alumni and come back many years later to become a teacher. Being a teaching is dear to me because having the ability to help children achieve their best is what brings enjoyment to my life. First grade is such a precious grade since these children's minds are like sponges and they are so eager to start learning how to read. Inshallah, this year will be lots of fun and we will be encouraging learning activities that the children will hopefully remember for the rest of their lives.
Fatima Ahmad - Teacher Assistant
I received my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Psychology. Afterwards, in pursuing my master's degree in Elementary Education,
I fell in love with my career choice
. Along with my studies, I also have ample amount of experience working and teaching students of all different grade levels and age groups. I have volunteered and did a majority of my coursework in all different schools including private and Chicago public schools. M
y mentor once told me, "The young minds are like blank slates where as we being educators can shape their minds and help build their foundations for their future success." These words have stuck with me and have helped me analyze how important it is for teachers to help and be there for our students learning.
I am super excited and very blessed to be part of MCC staff because we all work here as one team.
I am always very eager for new challenges, learning new concepts and most importantly ready to be an amazing teacher for our students.
Maheen Ayub - Reading Specialist
My name is Maheen Ayub and I will be working as the Reading Specialist for the elementary grades. I will be a literacy resource for children, parents, and teachers. I am excited to work with our MCCA community to instill a love of reading and writing in our children. Previously, I taught 5th grade for 5 years at a nearby Skokie school. I have two sons who attend MCCA as well. In our free time, we like to go for bike rides, travel, and explore the world around us!
Ayesha Aziz-Khan - 4B Lead Teacher
AssalamuAlaikum! I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as one of the fourth grade teachers at MCC Academy for the 2015-2016 school year. My name is Mrs. Ayesha Aziz-Khan, and I will be teaching Math, Reading/Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. I hold a Masters degree in Reading and a bachelors in Elementary Education from Northeastern Illinois University. I am a returning teacher to MCC Academy. Six years ago, I taught third grade for two years. I am very pleased and excited to be a part of MCC Academy team once again and to be a part of your child's education.
Maria Basith - Mathematics Resource Teacher
Assalamualaikum! Inshallah, this year, I will be the Mathematics Resource Teacher for both the elementary campus and middle school campus.
My goal is to assist all students in meeting their mathematics learning goals. I will provide students and parents with resources that will help students grow and will help students realize that math is everywhere.
I taught middle school math last year at MCCA, I love pens and stationary in general, and I love taking relaxing walks.
I am especially excited this year at MCCA because I will have the opportunity to connect with the elementary school students and encourage everyone to love mathematics as I do!
I ask Allah (SWT) for a blessed year at MCCA. Ameen!
Donelle Bergeson - Librarian
See below for Mrs. Bergeson's Introduction...
Alma Campos - Administrative Assistant at Skokie Campus
As the mother of four current MCCA students, I have been attached to MCCA for many years. I am happy to join the school as an administrative assistant. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. I am a Radio Islam talk-show host and the co-founder of Latino Muslims of Chicago.
Suzanne Damra - Middle School English Literature Teacher
Salam, my name is Suzanne Damra, and I will be teaching English Literature this year at MCC Academy in Morton Grove, grades 6-8th. I am excited to be working with students, parents, and staff this year. A few cool facts about me is that I student taught previously at MCC for Miss Sanna Khan, graduated in May 2015 with a bachelors in Literature, and I love to bake!
Bara Elmasri - Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
Salam Alaikum to all the students, parents, and staff. I'm so excited to join MCC Academy this fall as the new English Language Arts teacher for Middle School. My name is Bara Elmasri and I have studied and taught English for many years. I have a Masters Degree in English Literature, and I've taught grammar, reading, writing, as well as listening and speaking at the middle school, high school, and university level. I love to travel, read, and spend time with my family. I speak both Arabic and English, as well as some French. Alhamdulilah for everything. I look forward to a healthy, happy, and knowledgeable year inshallah.
Mersad Imamovic - Middle School Islamic Studies/History Teacher
My name is Mersad Imamovic; I will be one of Islamic Studies (and Islamic History) teachers for Middle School. This will be my first year as a fulltime teacher here at MCCFTS. I was born in Bosnia in 1982 where I spent first 15 years of my life. In the late 90's my family moved to the US where I finished high school and obtained my B.R.E. (Bachelor of Religious Education in Islamic Studies) and in 2014 I completed my master degree in education with a focus in religious pedagogical and didactic theories from the Graduate Theological Foundation in South Bend, Indiana. My goal at MEC Academy is to present Islamic Studies and History in a way that will spark every student's curiosity and interest to attain a state in which they will understand that Islamic Studies is not only a part of our spirituality, rather it is the way of life we all should live. I am very excited and happy to be part of an amazing school, great vision and incredible team of teachers and staff at MCCA.
Raabia Khawaja - Kg TA
Assalamualiakum, my name is Raabia Khawaja. I'm a new KG TA this year. For the past three years I worked at Disney Magnet School in Chicago where I've gained a lot of experience incorporating a hands-on approach to learning. I look forward to sharing this learning with my students this year. I have a BA in Elementary Education from Northeastern University. I have two small children of my own who attend MCCA. I'm so happy to be part of the MCCA family.
Emina Kurtovic - Kg-C Lead Teacher
My name is Emina Kurtovic and I will be a kindergarten teacher this year
inshAllah. This will be my second year teaching at MCC Academy, and my first year teaching Kindergarten. Last year, I taught Pre-K and First grade. Previously, I was a third grade teacher at ICCI Academy for two years. Prior to that, I worked at a day care center as a pre-K teacher for two years. I graduated from Northeastern Illinois University and have a Bachelor's Degree in Education with a minor in Science and Social Science. I am very excited to be a part of the MCCA family. As long as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a teacher and be a part of children's development. Being able to teach kindergarten is a dream come true. I am anxiously looking forward to a wonderful year full of fun and exciting learning experiences.
Ray Llanes - Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Prior to joining MCC, I was a teacher at the Wolcott School and the Francis W. Parker School, where I taught courses in Computer Programming, Math, Physics, Web Design, and Engineering. Before a change in careers, I worked at AmericanEagle.com as a web developer and at PharMedium Services as an IT specialist. Outside of school, I play hockey, cheer for my daughter's hockey team, and spend as much time with my family. I am excited to be working with faculty, staff, and students who are dedicated to a pursuit of life-long education!
Edisa Mevotic - Prek-A Lead Teacher
Assalamualaykum, this is my first year teaching in the Chicago area as a lead Prek teacher. I moved to New York when I was 8 years old and now I'm elated to be teaching at MCC Academy. It's a pleasure working with such wonderful staff and with the children who always put a smile on my face. It will be a wonderful year, inshAllah!
Sabiha Patel - Early Childhood Part-time/Dual Immersion Lead Teacher
My name is Sabiha Patel. I am the lead teacher for the new early childhood part-time/dual Immersion program. I am glad to be part of the MCCA faculty. Working at MCCA gives me an opportunity to serve the community by treading the path of educating the future generation. I look forward to teaching this particular program as it allows me to not only include all the best that any excellent early childhood program can offer, both in terms of secular subjects as well as Qur'an, Islamic studies and the Arabic language, but also to individualize the program according to each student's capability.
Hadessa Plummer - School Nurse
I am a Registered Nurse (RN) and am honored to be the the new school nurse at MCC Academy. I have always enjoyed children and have two of my own (5 & 7 years old). Masha Allah, I have been Muslim for 9 years.
Education is very important to me. I believe that everyday is an opportunity to learn something. In Sha Allah, I will continue to seek education and will encourage others to do the same.
Outside of work/school I enjoy being outdoors, cooking and sewing.
Emma Qureshi -3C Lead Teacher
My name is Ms. Emma, and I will be teaching the third section of third grade this year. Some of you might already know me from the library last year. I have a Bachelors degree from the University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign, and I am currently finishing up my Masters in Elementary Education. I taught Elementary school for three years before taking some brief time off to raise my kids. I am thrilled to be back in the classroom teaching again! Third grade is my absolute favorite grade to teach, and I look forward to a year full of personal growth and learning for my students.
Mamoona Omer - 2nd Grade TA
I've volunteered at MCC Sunday School for the past few years. I'm currently a Master's degree student. I love to work with children and love helping them with art and other projects. I look forward to helping our students excel in their studies.
Asmaa Shafiq - IT Coordinator
Let me introduce myself. I am Asmaa Shafiq, the new Tech Coordinator at MCCA and I will be working alongside Azam Tai. In addition to administrative tasks, I will also be teaching computer classes. My previous experience working in a school environment includes teaching English, Social Studies, and Science for elementary school along with Computer Science for elementary and middle school. In my free time you can find me researching new innovative technology gadgets. Once in a while I get the chance to travel which I really enjoy, or reading poetry! I am excited to be working here because I have had extremely good experience with my colleagues and look forward to serve the youth of our community.
Nazia Sikander - Art Teacher
I am very excited to be back as the MCCA Art teacher this year. It's a job I love, and it's inspiring to see how much the students love it as well!
I have a bachelor's in Psychology and will be pursuing a masters in Art Education this coming spring.
Previously, I ran the art program here for 6 years.
IA I am looking forward to an even more fun and creative year!
Hiba Yasin - Arabic Lead Teacher and Quran TA
I joined MCCA last year as a TA in PreK and 1st grade. I've enjoyed working with the kids and being surrounded by a loving and caring staff that loves helping our students excel. I graduated from St. Xavier University with a BA in Biology. I'm a native Arab speaker. I've been working at Islamic summer school and weekend school programs for 10+ years. I look forward to my new role here are the school this year.
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A Note from Ms. Bergeson, our New Skokie Campus Librarian
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My name is Aliza Hirani and I am thrilled to be representing Khalil Center at MCC Academy as a school counselor.
For a bit of background, I am currently a masters student at the University of Chicago studying social work and specializing in family support. I received my bachelors degree in Sociology and Community Action Social Change from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
This year, I will be focusing on character development, school-wide program development such as anti-bullying campaigns and girls and boys groups, academic support, time and stress management, as well as one-on-one social and emotional support for students at both campuses. My goal this year is to focus on empowering our students to build self-confidence, community-building, and giving students the attention they need to excel in this environment.
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Welcome Letter from Mrs. Plummer, our New School Nurse
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September 1, 2015
Dear Parents,
This school year 2015-2016 is the first year MCC Academy will have a school nurse on staff. My name is Hadessa Plummer, I am a Registered Nurse and I will be the school nurse. Please be sure to read this in its entirety and feel free to contact me if and/or when any of the listed issues affect your child/children.
Allergies:
Please be sure to fill out your child's allergies on school forms. If your child has an Epi Pen, please be sure to send it to school along with the appropriate paperwork.
Incidents:
Notification via phone will be made if your child has an urgent/serious medical issue while at school. For minor issues (when your child can be sent back to class), a note will be sent home with your child detailing the reason for the visit to the nurses office.
Medication:
The State of Illinois requires Registered Nurses to obtain written communication from the student's licensed health care provider in order to administer medication (prescribed and over the counter) to students.
According to Illinois State Law, the letter must include the following:
- Student's Name
- Student's Date of Birth
- Medication Name, Dosage and Frequency
- Intended Effect of the Medication
- Expected Side Effects
- Diagnosis Requiring Medication
- Administration Route or Other Directions
- Other Medications the Student is taking
- Licensed Prescriber's Name, Signature, contact number and Date
Note:
- Students that self-administer medication must also have a provider form filled out.
- In addition, parents must also fill out a form that authorizes medication administration for their child by MCC Academy Nurse and/or Staff (in an emergency).
Medication Packaging
: All prescription medication bought to school for administration must be in the original container, labeled appropriately by the pharmacist. All over the counter medication must be in the original packaging with the child's name written on the container.
Student Rights:
Please know that if your child needs medication I will work with them. I will explain the importance of taking their medication. However, some children may still refuse to take their medication. According to Illinois Law, they have the right to refuse. If this should occur, you will be notified along with the health care provider and Principal.
Regards,
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MCCA Transforms into a More Beautiful and Productive Space
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Parent Volunteer Nazneen Ayoob has worked closely with Building Manager Ali Tai and MCC Building Committee Chairperson Mazhar Khan to lead and plan for an abundance of improvements at both campuses. Please see below for a list of items that have been completed and a preview of good things yet to come:
Skokie Campus
- 70% of Skokie campus got a new skim-coat of concrete sub-floor to make certain it is certified and approved for 30 years. The benefit of this process is to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff from old chemicals and bacteria leaching into the air from materials used from years past. In the library, we replaced the floor with new, hypo-allergenic carpet with a special non-absorbent coating formulated for commercial use to help alleviate the spread of germs and bacteria.
- The main entrance of the school has dark-gray, vinyl plank flooring which extends into the main office area. This is great for traction and slip-resistance during wet, rainy and snowy periods.
- The rest of the school received linoleum tile flooring. This floor is infused with cork which reduces 60% impact on joints such as ankles, knees and lower back, excellent for our teachers who stand most of the day. This is also hypo-allergenic with a zero absorption rate, makes for easy clean-up and no bacteria soaks in.
- Air quality was tested in the school after the floors were replaced. The result was a 90-percent improvement rate.
- The Parent Support Group donated the beautiful light fixtures that now adorn the Skokie Campus lobby.
- We re-configured the library which is now ergonomically safe for the students and teachers walking through. The library will now have three designated areas: book area, teaching area and a demonstration area. We expect this process to be complete by early next week. Our thanks to the many parent and community volunteers who have spent countless hours helping with this process.
- The Skokie campus playground was outfitted with rubber mulch, this product is incredibly great for keeping children safe from falls and injuries from any harsh impacts. The mulch slows children's speed down considerably while running and is environmentally safe. This will be complete within the next week.
Upcoming Projects
Wall of Fame: We will be installing a Wall of Fame at each campus later this year. These special walls will be designated for showcasing our student and alumni successes. The walls will be outfitted appropriately to best highlight awards, articles, historical photos, etc...
Morton Grove Campus Exterior will be updated to match the masjid facade. Window blinds will be removed and replaced with window tints to match the masjid. Painting and landscaping will tie the school building with the masjid.
Please continue to look forward to additional improvements at both campuses within the classrooms and common areas year after year, for many years to come, inshAllah. Thank you for your support and patience throughout the process of making our school a more safe and productive environment for our children and staff.
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MCCA Joins North Shore's Family Action Network (FAN)
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Alongside other prominent schools on the North Shore including New Trier, Glenbrook North and countless others, MCC Academy is the first Islamic School to join the Family Action Network, a consortium of school and organizations united to connect parents, educators and professionals through collaborative programming that educates, inspires and positively impacts the broader community. By collaborating and sharing resources, FAN's programs and outreach bring speakers and programs to the community that might otherwise not be available. Part of FAN's strength has been the continuity of its board and volunteers who developed particular expertise over years of valued service to the community.
MCCA parents should plan to attend FAN seminars as a means of gaining valuable insights into a range of topics relating to parenting, education, health and much more. Visit the FAN website for a list of upcoming events and seminars and to join their email listserv. All events are free and open to the public.
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MCCA Principal Mr. Habeeb Quadri Discusses Education Options for Children on Radio Islam
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Addressing the topic of "Choosing the Right Education Option for your Child," Principal Mr. Habeeb Quadri shared his insights in an interview late last month on Radio Islam. You can listen to his interview by clicking here.
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MCCA Hosts Upcoming "Baskets for Baraqat" Tournament at Morton Grove Campus - All Welcome to Attend
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