Al-Amal 10th grader Fatuma Qorane won the International Islamic Writer' Alliance 7th Annual Islamic Poetry Contest in the Youth category.  She was the only winner from the USA.

Have you seen the clothes I wear

While you go buy more, even though there isn't the slightest tear

I only have one pair don't you know

Have you seen where I live

While you have a nice home; yet you forget to give

I have no place to live don't you know

Have you seen the place I sleep

While you buy beds as soft as the fur of a sheep

I sleep on the floor, hard like a rock don't you know

Have you seen the way I appear

While you buy make up; my cries don't you hear

I have no lotion for my dry face don't you know

Have you seen the way I walk

Or the way I talk

I walk crookedly and I've got no voice don't you know

Have you seen the food I eat

While you go buy more, even in the harsh heat

I have little food don't you know

I'm a little girl in Palestine

Who's dying of hunger in a place that's not fine

Everyday I see people dying

"Will I die today" I wonder

When will I stop suffering

Will you ever answer my crying

Donuts for Dads / Muffins for Moms Program   

Al-Amal School has initiated a program called "Donuts for Dads" and "Muffins for Moms" program. This program is aimed at working closely with a small group of randomly selected parents every week to ensure the success of their child and to encourage two-way communication.  

The program will continue throughout the school year to keep parents as stakeholders in the loop with administrative updates, decisions and policies.  Administration looks forward to meeting fathers and mothers in a continuous effort to improve the school.  

Program for Teens 

A program has been started in high school focusing on learning survival skills. This program is based on the book, Top 20 Teens, Discovering the Best Kept Thinking, Learning and Communicating. Secrets of Successful Teenagers. This program is for 7 - 9th graders, and is conducted on Mondays (7th and 8th grade boys and girls alternate weeks) and Fridays (9th grade).  

Fridley Fire Department Poster Context 

Al-Amal School 4th grade participated in the Fridley Fire Department Prevention Month Poster Contest in October.  Congratulations to Ayaah Alnizami, 4th Grade, for placing as runner up for the competition.  The theme of the posters was "Protect Your Family From Fire."  Ayaah reminded everyone with her poster that everyone should stay away from fire, and stop, drop and roll.

Al-Amal Students Help Habitat for Humanity