RSA News: May 10th, 2018

May 10, 2018

RSA's Islamic and Quranic Studies deportment proudly announce our Welcome Ramadan Celebration that will take place on Friday, May 11th from 9:00 - 11:30 AM. Activities include Ramadan Quran competition, Spoken work competition, lectures and much more. Students are encouraged to wear Islamic traditional clothing: white jalabia for boys, and black/navy blue Abaya for girls (with any color hijab). All Family members and friends are welcome to attend!

We look forward to seeing you all on our Welcome Ramadan Celebration!

Happy Teachers Appreciation Week!

The National Education Association describes National Teacher Day "as a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions

they make to our lives."

Al-hamdulilah, Rising Star Academy is fortunate to have an amazing team of dedicated teachers and staff. In celebrating Teachers' Appreciation Week, we would like to take this opportunity to commend all RSA's staff, their hard work and perseverance. Thank you for the most important work of all: educating our future Ummah.

The Rising Times Newspaper Special Edition:

Student Activism # SaveBasit

RSA students support their teacher, Br. Ahmed Abdelbasit during his incarceration at the Elizabeth Detention Center. Within the classroom, students have explored the idea of social justice, not only as Americans, but as Muslim Americans. We hope you take the time and read this #SaveBasit special edition newspaper of The Rising Times.

Click here to read the full edition

A Memorable Sports Day

Our annual Sports Day is always a special day. RSA students, staff, parents and alumni enjoy a day full of activities, games, train ride, zoo visit, a yummy barbecue and the bottle rocket competition. The highlight of our Sports Day was the great Khutba about Ramadan given by our senior Hassan Elsaid! May Allah guide our youth to be among the righteous. Ameen..

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Beyond the RSA Classrooms..

English Speaking Union hosts the National Middle School Debate Tournament - NYC

The RSA middle school debate team participated in multiple tournaments this year to gain critical thinking, conflict resolution, and public speaking skills. The middle school debate team participated in their final tournament of the year in New York city this past weekend. RSA students had the opportunity to explore a new venue of national debtors. Jazakum Allah Khair all debate coaches: Sr. Sana Aberabbo, High school students: Eman Kaddour, NuralHuda Elsaid, and Yusef Haddabah. Thank you also to all parents who supported in chaperoning and carpooling.

6th Grade Trip to Medival Times

In their novel "Freak the Mighty", 6th graders enjoyed learning about the adventures of King Arthur and his knights of the round table, through its main character Kevin. Kevin symbolizes a knight in his chivalry, courage and strong heart throughout the novel. During their trip to Medival Times, the 6th graders were able to witness these traits in action.