Weekly News: May 4-8, 2015
ILM Academy Speech by 6th Grader - The Trait of Modesty

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Please note we will be conducting the Spring portion of MAP testing in the next couple of weeks for 1st-7th grades. For a reminder on what MAP testing is, please refer to this email sent in February and also review the Parent Toolkit. There is nothing your child needs to do in preparation for the testing, which will only be for about an hour each morning. 
Karate Belt Test

We sent this email earlier this week regarding the upcoming karate belt test. Please refer to it for all details and ensure you have turned in the form/payment if you would like your Montessori level 3 through 6th grade students participating in the test to advance to the next belt. 
Omair Sana Foundation Scholarship for Academic Excellence


The scholarship for our middle school students which was announced in early Fall is now available for students who qualify to apply for. All qualification details, application process, and other information is available on the first page of the scholarship application. Please find the application by clicking here

The graduation ceremonies for the Montessori level 3 and 5th grade classes are on Thursday, June 4 at 8:30am. All families are invited to attend and bring relatives to take part in the occasion insha'Allah. Cake and coffee will be served. After the ceremony, classrooms will have their own parties and wrap ups. (Also note that dismissal on that day will be at 10am, as was listed in our academic calendar for this year.) 
Montessori to Elementary Transition Orientation

There will be a  meeting on Tuesday, May 12 at 8:30 for Montessori level 3 parents only. This meeting is with the 1st grade teacher, Ms. Nida, and is to help you learn about the expectations in first grade, the differences between Montessori style teaching and traditional with hands on teaching, and other information necessary to help prepare your child for success in first grade and beyond. Please make every effort to attend.
Spirit Shirts Available

We have extra spirit shirts available for purchase. These are the shirts students wear to PE class and field trips. The sizes and quantities of those sizes that we have available are: 
  • 3 XS youth t-shirts 
  • 1 S youth t-shirt 
  • 1 M youth t-shirt 
  • 1 L youth t-shirt 
  • 2 S youth tunics 
  • 1 M youth tunic 
  • 1 L youth tunic 

T-shirts are being sold at the reduced price of $11 and tunics are being sold at the reduced price of $14.

Community Event: Emerge USA Dinner

The 2nd annual Emerge USA benefit gala will be on Friday, May 15 at 7pm at the Embassy Suites (in Energy Corridor). The speaker for the evening is Arsalan Iftikhar, better known as "The Muslim Guy." Check out more information by clicking here and purchase tickets by clicking here.
Community Event: GLOW Mentorship Program Workshop

GLOW, Girls Leading Our World, is a mentorship program which empowers girls by nurturing their personal and spiritual development. On Saturday, May 9, GLOW will be holding a Navigating Your Future Workshop at Sweetwater Country Club from 10am-4pm to help guide young girls to make informed decisions regarding their futures. This workshop will be for girls ages 12-15. The cost to attend the workshop is $65 (includes halal lunch, books, binders, and other materials). Registration ends Wednesday, May 6. Click here to register. If you have questions, please email.


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May 2015
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Teacher Appreciation (All Week)

MAP Testing (All Week)
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Karate Belt Test 
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Middle School Scholarship Application Deadline
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Community Event: GLOW Navigating Your Future Workshop
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MAP Testing (All Week)
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Mont. to 1st Grade Transition Meeting (for Montessori level 3 parents only) @ 8:30am
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Fire Truck Visit (ECC/ Mont.)
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Community Event: Emerge USA Dinner
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