Spring is around the corner!! We hope that you are enjoying the warmer weather we have now! Even though we had several snow days interruptions, RSA continued to balance between all its academic and extra-curricular activities!! We want to sincerely thank all the teachers, volunteer parents and family members who did contribute to the success of the activities and events that took place in RSA this past month!!
As we move through the second half of the 3rd marking period, we want to remind parents that it is important to be proactive with their child/children's academic performance. Their grades, attendance, and classroom attitudes sometimes tend to change towards the end of the year. RSA teachers work hard to manage the classroom environment. We have also made grade book updates on Sycamore so that you can better assist your children with school success.Third marking period Interim Reportswill be distributed to students this week. It is important for parents to maintain good, effective two-way lines of communication. If you have any concerns about your child's academic performance, be sure to contact your child's teachers. By the same token, RSA teachers are asked to contact you when the student's grades are low. Our goal is that by working together in true partnership, we can ensure that each student can achieve success academically.
Enjoy reading the rest of the newsletter and browsing through the great pictures!!
2015-2016 Enrollment is Now Open at RSA!
Pre-registration for current RSA students is now open. To hold seats for your child/children for the next academic school year, please complete the pre-registration forms and return them back to school with the registration fees no later than Friday, March 20. You can download the
Rising Star Academy is working with Rebuilding Alliance to provide school supplies for children in Gaza. Our goal is to encourage our RSA family to contribute to the academic successof deprived children in Gaza. As Prophet Mohamad (saaw) said: "No one is a true believer until he likes for his brother what he likes for himself [Al-Bukhari & Muslim]. Masha'Allah, RSA family has raised so far $2000, to purchase 100 backpacks!! Takbir!! We are still urging for more contributions! To donate your $20/backpack please go to:
Please help to open the blockade and provide for the neediest children in Gaza
A Memorable Dr. Seuss Day Celebration!
RSA students, teachers and parents got engaged in a day full of interactive projects that incorporated many themes from Dr. Seuss' Books.
Congratulations to the Winners of the Dr. Seuss Costume Contest!!
Special thanks to all mother volunteers and RSA teachers!!
RSA students enjoying many activities such as: Cat in the Hat Marshmallow Hats Fox in Socks Puppet Pin the Eggs on the Plates Oobleck Cat in the Hat Jello Cups Trufella Tree Cupcakes
Fun ...Fun...Fun..
It was a Special Day to spend with RSA volunteer mothers!!
Thank you ALL !!
State Science Olympiad Participation!
Masha'Allah RSA Middle School Team made it again this year to the States Science Olympiad tournament, where all winning teams across NJ come together. Special thanks to RSA teachers and high school coaches who helped in working with the team members!!
A Great 100 Days of School Celebration!!
Pre-K to 3rd grade students enjoyed a day full of creative ideas and projects that helped them count to 100 in several ways.
Students wearing t-shirts decorated with
100 items of their choice!!
Building a tower with 100 plastic cups!!
1st - 3rd Paddington Field Trip
First through third grade students make their own Paddington's after enjoying watching the movie at
Secaucus Movie Theater !
4th & 5th Autobiographical Poems!
Sr. Sara Abdelhadi's 4th & 5th English classes worked diligently on putting together autobiographical poems. Their special insights were then displayed on art canvas! Take a look at their works of art!
Student Council Bingo Night!
RSA students, parents and friends enjoyed an afternoon of Bingo card games!
Bingo!
Congratulations to all Winners!
BBNJ Food Drive:
Rising Star Academy students doing their part in the community by helping a local food pantry in collaboration with Building Blocks of NJ.
"Caring has the gift of making the ordinary special"
- George R. Bach
First Grade Mathematicians - Thinking on their feet to solve problems about greater and smaller math facts!
Sr. Safaa's first graders using their white boards to display their answers!!
A great tool to check for understanding!
Pre-K Arabic Letter "Sheen" Project!!
Project-based learning with Arabic Literacy
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I will learn" Benjamin Franklin
KG Students Writing Sentences with Foam :
Integrating Arts & Crafts in Classroom Learning Activities!!
" Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun."
- Mary Lou Cook
The Color Purple Wafa House Project- Diapers Drive -
Sr. Ahlam's 8th grade students are trying to raise money for WAFA House (Women Against Family Abuse) as their social awareness project.
March is Women's History Month, and they are working together to empower today's family. Their goal is to reach $800 to buy diapers. They've already raised $200 by selling chocolate and another $320 by creating an online Gofund campaign. Please show your support and donate by visiting the link below:
Rising Star Academy aims to provide an inclusive educational environment, where students of diverse backgrounds feel safe and inspired to become life-long learners. RSA nurtures academic excellence and strong Islamic values of character, leadership, faith and community in a positive learning environment.
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