In the name of Allah, most Gracious, Most Merciful
18th Year of Service to the Community
In This Issue
Quran
Arabic Poets
Arabic Spelling
Admissions
Hiring
School Leadership
Principal:
Mrs. Audrey Zahra Williams, M.Ed.

Vice-Principal:
Dido Kotile, Ph.D.
Upcoming Events

05-23-12
Academic Excellence Committee Meeting

Preschool Graduation

05-28-12
Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)

06-03-12
Annual School Picnic (Long Lake Regional Park from 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM)

64 to 6-6
High School Semester Exams

6-6-12
Adopt a Highway Cleanup (9/10 graders)

6-8-12
Last Day of School

6-9-12
Graduation - Fridley High School (1:30 to 3 PM)

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Save the Date!

Ramadan Dinner

When:
Saturday, July 21, 2012

Time:
 7:00 p.m.

Location:
Maple Grove Jr. High
7000 Hemlock Lane N, Maple Grove, 55369
Vol. 18 Issue 8
May 2012
Qur'an Competition - A Great Success


 

Al-Amal School Qur'an and Islamic Studies department held an awards ceremony for the winners of the annual Qur'an recitation contest on May 11, 2012.  

 

A total of 184 students participated. There were 78 winners, 24 1st places; 22 2nd places, and 32 3rd places. Contestants were judged by independent experts who were invited by the school.  

 

 

All participants received a copy of the Qur'an, a trophy, a Holy Land gift card, an award certificate, and a kufi/hijab. Additionally, winners received special gifts.

 

The award ceremony was attended by a large group of enthusiastic and happy parents.

May the light of the Qur'an always illuminate the lives of our children. Ameen.

 

Arabic Poets' Competition

Al-Amal School's Arabic department held the 1st Annual Arabic Poets' competition on May 21, 2012. About a 100 students participated in this competition from grade 1 to 10.

Elementary school :

1st place:Summer Omar (3rd grade)

2nd place: Afia Zeeshan  (2nd grade)

3rd place: Rayaan Ahmed (5th grade)

 

Middle & High school:

1st place:Mahmoud Mire (10th grade) 

2nd place:Jouman Hamade   (9th grade)

3rd place:Zachariah Crutchfield (9th grade)

3rd place:Ahmad Abuhadid (8th grade)

 

One of the surprises that this competition threw up was that most of the winners were non native Arabic speakers. This is a testimony to the strength of the Arabic program at Al-Amal, Alhamdulillah!
Arabic Spelling Bee

Al-Amal School's Arabic department held the 2nd annual Arabic Spelling Bee competition in April. Using an elaborate set of rules for judging an Arabic word for its correctness, the competition was conducted for all grades in elementary, middle, and high school.

The winners of the school-wide competition are as follows:

1st place: Aisha Mire (8th grade)   

2nd place: Abidillah Dirie (4th grade)  

3rd place: Zohair Khan  (4th grade)

Admissions are open at Al-Amal for 2012-2013

Admissions for the year 2012-2013 are now open. 

 

Please take a moment to explore the Admissions section  

 

You are also encouraged to visit our beautiful campus in Fridley . You will discover that Al-Amal is a school where tradition and academic focus intersect, creating an environment that is unique in its blend of academic excellence, Islamic atmosphere and wholesome growth for students.

  
Al-Amal is Hiring!

Al-Amal School is looking for energetic, professional, and dedicated teachers who will help shape lives and carry on the mission of the school. Competitive compensation is commensurate with experience.

 

Application Expectations:

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • Classroom experience required in the area of vacancies
  • U.S. Teacher Certification or a willingness to go through the process
  • Possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Works well in a team atmosphere
  • Computer/technology literate
  • Demonstrates strong work ethics and professionalism

If you are interested in joining the Al-Amal School family, please e-mail us a cover letter, personal recommendation, and your resume for consideration: info@al-amal.org  

About Al-Amal School Al-Amal School is an AdvancED (NCA) accredited private Islamic school from preschool (3-year-old) through 12th grade located in the suburbs of Fridley, Minnesota (Twin Cities area). The school is established for the sake of Allah (SWT), and it believes that our children are our future.

 

We strive to prepare our students to succeed in a changing and diverse world by providing them with a safe and healthy environment, dedicated to high academics, and values anchored in Islamic teachings of Qur'an and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).