Al-hamdulilah, with Allah's guidance and support, we completed the first half of the year strong and blessed with great accomplishments. Special thanks to all the stakeholders who make RSA a great place to learn and grow! We hope that you enjoy reading our newsletter and the great pictures of our Rising Stars!
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Very Proud of our RSA Science Olympiad Teams!
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RSA Middle and High School Science Olympiad Teams came home with 22 medals from the NJIT Science Olympiad Tournament, on Tuesday, January 8th,2019. MashaAllah, our high school team is advancing to the NJ State Tournament in March, and our Middle School Team received an invitation to join the Science Olympiad Tournament at Harvard University in February! We are proud of our RSA Stars! Special thanks to all RSA coaches who have been working tirelessly with the students to prepare them for their events! Keep Shining RSA Stars!
Division C/ High School Team Highlights:
- 1st Place: Wright Stuff; Abdelwahab Shihadeh & Kaif Rizwan
- 1st Place: Mission Possible; Mariam Siam & Ali Eldeeb
- 2nd Place: Boomilver: Joammi Abbasi & Mariam Siam
- 2nd Place: Wright it, Do it; Nuralhuda Elsaid & Sarah Mohammed
- 5th Place: Chemistry Clue; Ahmed Edris & Ahmed Richards
- 6th Place: Mouse Trap Vehicle; Ahmed Edris & Kaif Rizwan
Division B/ Middle School Team Highlights:
- 1st Place: Battery Buggy; Adam Alqatamin & Zaineldeen Basha
- 1st Place: Roller Coaster; Luay Elasmar & Ghaleb Awawda
- 2nd Place: Picture This; Dulce Haddabah & Salwa Musbeh
- 3rd Place: Game On; Ahmed Aly & Omar Eldeeb
- 4th Place: Elastic Launched Glider; Bushra Elsaid & Luay Elasmar
Good Luck in your upcoming tournaments!
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RSA Staff are CPR & AED Certified
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In partnership with the American Heart Association, RSA staff received full CPR and AED training by Br.Abraham Musabeh during our teacher professional development days. Our goal is to provide all RSA staff members with the skills and practices that promote a safe and healthy learning environment for our students.
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Technology and Project Based Learning at RSA
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At RSA, the application of technology and project-based learning across all subject areas throughout all grade levels allows the students to become directors and managers of their own learning process.The following are some examples of RSA students engaged in learning activities that empowers our students to become independent workers, critical thinkers and life-long learners.
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Middle and high school students code their games from scratch and apply them in our elementary classrooms!
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Under the guidance of Sr. Waheetha, our technology education teacher, middle and high school students learned how to design and code their own games from scratch. Omar Eldeeb, 8th grade, designed his own Space Game and shared the experience with the 2nd Grade students. The students were fascinated by his great efforts. Similarly, Ahmed Aly, a freshman, designed his Electricity theme two levels game. The 3rd graders enjoyed playing the game in their class!
Way to go Omar and Aly!
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Learning Math & Science in 2nd Grade
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Hands on learning in 2nd grade is beyond fun! In Sr. Sumaiya's math and science classes, 2nd graders are always engaged in experiential learning activities promoting long-life learners.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Awareness at RSA
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In recognition of Martin Luther's King Day, RSA students enjoyed reading and writing activities across the grade levels to learn about the life of the famous civil rights leader.
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4th Grade Math: It's All About Fractions
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In Sr. Sanna's 4th grade math class, the students practiced equivalent fractions using ice cream cones and scoops while enjoying ice cream. An enjoyable tasty Math class!
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In Sr. Tamam's language arts class, the
students were assigned a reading/writing project where they took on a reading challenge during Winter Break. In celebration of doing an awesome job, they had their own Hot Chocolate Party as they shared what they learned from their stories.
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Arabic Language Learning in our Early Childhood classes!
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The PreK and KG students had a blast riding their bikes in school for the Arabic letter د . Sr. Nisreen's learning activities are always fun and creative!
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Arabic Words Building in KG
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In Sr. Razan's Arabic class, KG students are able to build words from scrambled letters then write them down with their own handwriting! A great penmanship activity for our young writers!
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NHS Star Project
February 5-7, 2019
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Our national honor society students from all chapters will work on collecting books and school supplies to support needy schools for refugees in Africa, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon.
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2nd Marking Period Report Card Distribution
February 6, 2019
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Students in Pre-K through 12th grade will receive their report cards. Students with any failing grade will receive parent-teacher conference form invitations.
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100 Days of School Celebration
February 7th, 2019
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Students in Pre-K to 3rd will be engaged in 100 days themed activities in recognition of completing 100 school days.The mothers' committee will be selling hot chocolate and macaroons!
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Harvard Science Olympiad
February 9, 2019
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Mashaallah, our middle school science olympiad team was invited to join the Harvard Science Olympiad tournament at Harvard University. We wish them the best of luck!
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2nd MP Principal's Brunch
February 12, 2019
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Students who achieved the principal's list are invited with their parents to the Principal's brunch to celebrate their academic excellence.
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In-School Spelling Bee
February 13, 2019
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The top 5 spellers from grades KG-8th will be competing in the In-school spelling bee. The 3 finalists from each grade will move on to the last round in March. Parents are welcome to attend!
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Rising Star Academy
4613 Cottage Place
Union City, NJ 07087
Phone: 201-758-5590
Fax: 201-758-5590
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