March 7, 2019
Assalamu'Alaikum RSA Family,

Masha'Allah, RSA students have been busy learning, growing and having a great time. It's been an exciting time in the halls of RSA, check out what's been happening below! 
Celebrating 10 Years of Academic Excellence
10 Years Strong: Moving Forward and Aiming High Fundraising Dinner
With the grace of Allah, Rising Star Academy is celebrating 10 years of Academic Excellence. Our annual fundraising night is scheduled for this upcoming Saturday, March 9th, at Crowne Plaza in Saddle Brook Inshaallah. We are looking forward for a night full of entertainment featuring RSA students' performances, Alumni spoken words, Shabab Falasteen Dabka Group and guest speakers. If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, please contact the main office.
Rising Star Academy Celebrates Black History Month
Mashallah RSA students from grades Prek -12th, with the help of our dedicated teachers, worked tremendously hard to make this event not only successful, but a day of learning about the hardships and accomplishments of inspiring black people. Students were enthusiastic in presenting their projects, and were able to learn from each other, Alhamdulilah. Our RSA community strives to follow the legacy of Prophet Mohamed, by establishing the foundation of equality and tolerance. RSA strongly encourages our students to learn about the diversity around them and the importance of recognizing the struggles and triumphs of blacks from all around the world, from different time periods in history. 

يَ ا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّا خَلَقْنَاكُم مِّن ذَكَرٍ وَأُنثَىٰ وَجَعَلْنَاكُمْ شُعُوبًا وَقَبَائِلَ لِتَعَارَفُوا ۚ إِنَّ أَكْرَمَكُمْ عِندَ اللَّهِ أَتْقَاكُمْ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلِيمٌ خَبِيرٌ - 49:13
“O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted.” (49:13)


RSA Students Excel in Harvard's Undergraduate Science Olympiad Tournament
RSA middle school Science Olympiad team joined on February 10th, Harvard’s Undergraduate Invitational Science Olympiad tournament at Harvard University. Alhamdulilah, RSA students placed in 4 events and ranked the 1st from New Jersey’s participating schools! Mashaallah! Special thanks to all RSA coaches and teachers who contributed to this great success. Thank you to all parents who joined us in our memorable experience and great success! Way to go RSA Stars!

100 Days of School.. 100 Days Smarter..
On February 7th, students in grades Prek to 3rd enjoyed celebrating their 100th day of school. It was a very special day full of hands on learning activities and projects revolving around the theme of the number "100".
Snow Tubing Trip
RSA students had a frosty blast at our annual snow tubing trip and enjoyed the warm s'mores!
School Spirit Week
RSA students from all grades enjoyed school spirit week by partaking into different planned activities, from Pajama Day to Silly Socks Day.. and the best one was the teachers versus students games! Way to go RSA Family!
National Honor Society STAR Project
RSA students from the three Honor Society chapters worked together to collect and organize library books and stories to donate for the STAR organization. STAR, Student Action for Refugees, is a national network of student groups that works together to help refugees in Africa and the Middle East. RSA Honor Society students packed 30 boxes that were picked up from RSA to be shipped to refugee camps in Africa.
Upcoming Events
RSA's Annual Fundraising Dinner
March 9, 2019
Come celebrate with us our 10th year anniversary! We are looking forward for a special night where RSA family members get to enjoy RSA students performances, guest speakers and much more..
State Science Olympiad Tournament
March 12, 2019
Our High school science Olympiad team will be participating in the Division C State Science Olympiad Tournament at Middlesex County College. We wish them the best of luck.
Pi Day
March 14, 2019
Our math department will be performing different learning activities about "pi number" with their students.
High School Debate Tournament #4
March 16, 2019
This final debate tournament will be hosted by Rising Star Academy at Josi Marti Freshman Academy in Union City . We wish our students the best of luck!
Read Across America: Best Story Character Day
March 21, 2019
Students in Pre-K to 8th grade will be partaking into the Read Across America week where each student will dress up in his/her best book character.
Inter-Islamic Schools Spelling Bee Tournament
March 27- 28, 2019
The final round of our spelling bee will be hosted by Rising Star Academy where two invited Islamic Schools will be joining us! Best of luck to all competing spellers.
Rising Star Academy
4613 Cottage Place 
Union City, NJ 07087
Phone: 201-758-5590
Fax: 201-758-5590