Value of the Month
Kindness
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Jum'a at NHS
Jum'a at NHS begins at 1:55 pm and ends at about 2:20 pm.
Our student khateeb program will begin this Friday. Eighth grade boys and girls receive training in writing and delivering khutbas. Girls will deliver khutbas in a single gender setting. Boys will deliver khutbas in a mixed or single gender setting. The following is a list of upcoming student khateebs for April:
- April 12- Oumayma Ben-Youssef and Adam Leone
- April 19 - No Jum'a (Minimum Day)
- April 26 - Marah Hasan and Adam Leone
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Campus News
Calendar Reminders
April 11-18 Grade Level Parent Meetings (see details below)
Wed., April 17 Spring Picture Day (Free Dress Day)
Fri., April 19 Minimum Day - Pick-up at 12 pm
Spring Open House (5 -- 7:30 p.m.)
Grade Level Parent Meetings
Please join us for Grade Level Parent Meetings which began on April 4 and will continue through April 18. Parents receive 2 parent service hours for attending, and it's an important opportunity to learn about upcoming events for this year and your child's grade level for the new school year. All meetings begin at 8:15 am and end at about 9:15 am. The schedule for the remaining meetings and the topics covered in each meeting are listed below:
Thur., Apr. 11
3rd Grade - What to Expect in 4th Grade
Fri., Apr. 12
4th Grade - 4th Grade Promotion, CA Adventure Trip & What to Expect in 5th Grade
Mon., Apr. 15
5th Grade - What to Expect in 6th Grade
Tue., Apr. 16
6th Grade - What to Expect in 7th Grade
Wed., Apr. 17
7th Grade - High School Admissions Process & What to Expect in 8th Grade
Thur., Apr. 18
8th Grade - Transition to High School, Graduation & Class Gift, and Washington, D.C. Trip (Guest: Mrs. Roula Dardari)
Spring Open House - Friday, April 19 
Come see the many wonderful things your child has been doing over the year at our annual Spring Open House on Friday, April 19. Classroom visits and food sales take place from 5 to 7:00 pm. The evening will conclude with a special presentation including an "All-School Slide Show" and a teacher recognition ceremony from 7:00 to 7:30 pm in Adaya Auditorium. Prayer will follow the program at 7:30 pm. See the flyer for more details.
At this year's Open House, the PTO will provide a food truck that specializes in Mediterranean (and zabiha) food. They have delicious menu options for adults and children. Also, our 8th graders will hold a Bake Sale to raise money for their trip to Washington, D.C.
Spring Picture Day -- Wed., April 17
Lifetouch will be taking the spring pictures using their pre-paid system. The company will collect the pre-paid order envelopes at the camera. Therefore, only students who pre-pay will have their pictures taken. Students may wear free dress for these pictures. With pre-pay, parents may purchase as little as one item or a set of pictures making spring pictures more affordable than ever. The pictures will also be delivered much sooner.
On the same day, Kindergarteners and eighth graders will also have their graduation portraits taken. The company will provide the caps and gowns; students just need to wear their full uniform (they may bring a change of clothes for free dress and spring pictures). We will appreciate any parent volunteers who can assist the Kindergarten class that morning.
Hot lunch ordering for the month of May began today and will close on April 20. You can access our Hot Lunch system here. Please note that we cannot accept late orders or orders that have not been confirmed with a payment.
Admissions -- Applying for a New Student
If you have a child you wish to enroll as a new student, you must first complete the online admissions process. If you know of any family who is interested in applying to the school, you may direct them to this link, https://nh-ca.client.renweb.com/oa/?memberid=1011, and/or provide them with the contact information of Rana Itani, Admissions Assistant, at (626) 795-5186 Ext. 1126 or ritani@newhorizonschool.org.
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Lower School
Musical Theater Club
Congratulations to the Musical Theater Club on an outstanding performance of "As the Pages Turn." Every Tuesday, after school you worked on memorizing your lines and songs. It all came together as an amazing production today. 
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Middle School
Join SPARC -- Student Philanthropists Advancing Real Change
Current sixth and seventh graders are invited to join SPARC, an organization that teaches young people the importance of philanthropy through a hands-on experiene. Students from various private schools meet each month to review applications from various non-profit organizations, and these same students will determine how to allocate thousands of donated dollars to the deserving organizations.
A Parent Information Meeting about this program is scheduled for this
Monday, April 15 at Flintridge Prep in La Canada from 6-7 p.m. We strongly encourage our families to attend to get to know about this valuable opportunity. The deadline for applying is Monday, April 22.
To apply online, go to: http://pisf.org/student-application
To learn more about the program, a short video is provided here: https://vimeo.com/60130203
Free free to contact Debbie Fagen at dfagen@sparccorps.org or (626) 737-7197 if you have any questions.
Wheel Week (April 15-18)
Students who have earned 25 sadaqa stamps may participate in "Wheel Week." Sign-ups are in the middle school office. Students MUST bring and wear their helmet for any wheel activity on the basketball court. Scooters, skateboards, and roller blades are acceptable (no bikes).
Volunteers Needed
The Middle School needs a volunteer to help out with the Spring and 8th Grade Graduation Picture Day next Wed., April 17. If interested, please contact Hettie Challyandra at hchallyandra@newhorizonschool.org or at ext. 1110.
Student Appreciation Day & MS Talent Show
Next Friday, April 19, students will have a special schedule that will include a light academic schedule, the Talent Show, and a water balloon toss. Pick-up is at 12 p.m. These are part of our Student Appreciation Day which also includes a Homework-free Weekend (April 20-21).
Trips to Skirball Center
 Today, the 6th graders visited the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles where they learned about ancient objects from the Near East through cooperative learning, critical thinking, and a variety of hands-on activities. Their visit included a simulated dig site where the students uncovered an ancient city using tools of the trade.
On Wednesday, April 24, the 5th graders will visit Skirball where they will learn about American immigration experiences by exploring themes of culture, liberty, struggle, opportunity, and tolerance. Departing the school at 8:30 am and returning by 2:30 pm, the students will need to bring a sack lunch and wear their PE t-shirts and blue jeans.
7th Grade Trip to Caltech
Seventh graders will visit Caltech this Friday, April 12 to see a presentation on "A Taste of Neuroscience: How Your Brain Gives Life Flavor." This topic relates to their science curriculum which covers the nervous system and how it works (smell, taste, and touch). The students will leave the school at 9:15 am and return by 11:45. They will need to wear their full uniform as usual and will eat lunch upon their return.
7th Grade Outdoor Education Experience - April 24-26
Seventh graders will have their annual outdoor education experience from Wed.- Fri., April 24-26. The students will be going to Channel Islands for a three-day outdoor experience that emphasizes class unity through shared experience and team-building activities as well as kayaking and nature hikes. Important details about the trip were given at a parent orientation meeting on March 21. Students must bring their assigned food items to the school by Monday, April 22.
8th Grade Trip to Griffith Observatory
 Today, the 8th grade class took a field trip to the Griffith Observatory. The visit tied together the three main topics discussed throughout the year: physics, chemistry, and astronomy.
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PTO
Walkathon
 PTO would like to thank all our students, teachers, and parents for participating in our first annual school-wide walkathon yesterday. It was a huge success, and everyone enjoyed it thoroughly. Please remember to collect any remaining pledges and return your walkathon envelope to school by this Friday, April 12.
Food Truck at Open House
Bring your appetites with you to the NHS Open House on Friday April 19. The Genie-To-Go Food Truck will have lots of tasty food options for everyone and will be zabiha. Please support the PTO by making a food purchase between 5-7 p.m. in the middle school parking lot.
Vending Machine
Support the PTO and the children by donating healthy snacks for our middle school vending machine. You will receive parent service hours for your donation. If you have questions about how you can help, please ask the PTO.
SCRIP
Thank you to all the families who made a scrip order this week! Please make sure to leave your payments if you haven't already done so and remember to pick up your orders this Friday! The next order will be on May 7. For more information please contact Francesca Elzanaty at scrip@newhorizonschool.org .
Questions for PTO?
Please contact Farah Bhatti at pto@newhorizonschool.org.
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Community News
LA Times Festival of Books
Spend a fun-filled weekend at the Los Angeles Times' 18th Annual Festival of Books on Sat., April 20 - Sun., April 21 at USC. Celebrate reading and take your children to this event, get to know famous authors and celebrities, see culinary greats create their latest recipes, catch screenings and live music, enjoy cultural entertainment and much more.The hours are from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and from 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday. General attendance is free. For the schedule of activities and other details, click here.
Straight P.A.T.H. Festival and Concert
The Education Committee of Masjid Al-Taqwa is excited to present the Straight P.A.T.H. Festival and Concert featuring Joshua Salaam of Native Deen on Sunday, May 19 from 12- 5 pm at Farnsworth Park, 568 East Mount Curve Ave. in Altadena. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the show. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
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