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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 26 - Marah Hasan and Adam Leone
  • May 3 - Dzelila Maslesa and Zekaria Beshir
  • May 10 - Zeinab Raed and Adam Leone
  • May 17 - No Jum'a (Minimum Day)
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April 24, 2013
NHS Weekly
Campus News

Calendar Reminders

Apr. 24-26      7th Grade Channel Islands Trip

Apr. 26            School Spirit Day

Apr. 30            Boys and Girls Sports Club Soccer Games 3:30 - 5:00 pm

                         @ Glendale Sports Complex

May 3              Group Graduation Photos (K & 8)

 

Save the Dates!

Fri., May 24    Middle School Arts Fest (All welcome!)

Sat., June 1    PTO's Springtime Tea Party

 

Message from the School Head

Thank you to all of you who attended our Spring Open House last Friday.  It was a wonderful evening that included a chance to see some of the learning that has been taking place this year, socialize with other families, enjoy the All-School Slide Show, and recognize teachers for their years of service.  We even added in a surprise element with two acts from the MS Talent Show.

 

At this year's recognition ceremony, the following staff were honored:

  • Five Years of Service            Ms. Rana Itani & Ms. Suad Naser
  • Ten Years of Service             Ms. Fatima Cash

These staff members have most certainly touched 

the lives of your children in one way or another, and we extend to them our heartfelt appreciation for all they have don

e to help New Horizon thrive and grow. 

 

We thank you all for your support and dedication to your children and for choosing New Horizon as the place to nurture their hearts and minds.

 

Mrs. Al-Sarraf

Summer Opportunities Information

Please see the sidebar (to the left) for links to great summer learning opportunities.

                         

Parent Surveys
The administration considers it important to give parents opportunities to give feedback to the school. One way we do this is the Parent Survey. You will be receiving an email next week with a link to the surveys. Please make sure to fill out a survey for each of your child's teachers as 
well as the general survey and the religious studies survey. Please complete your surveys by Friday, May 17.  Print out the "Thank You" confirmation page, write your name on it, and and turn it in to the
main office for 2 parent service hours. 
 

Springtime Tea Party - Save The Date!

The 5th Annual Ladies' Springtime Tea Party is scheduled for Saturday, June 1 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Brookside Golf Club in Pasadena. Please look out for your invitation for more details. If you would like to be a vendor at the event, please contact the PTO directly at 626-795-5186 ext.  1122 or pto@newhorizonschool.org.


Box Tops for Education

Thank you to all our parents and community members who collected and submitted Box Tops.  As a result of the efforts of our Coordinator, Ali Tamer, we received a check in the amount of $89.90.  Every amount counts. Thank you for your support and dedication to make New Horizon grow and thrive.


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

Lower School

Kidspace Children's Museum - First Grade

Wednesday, May 1 will be a day of discovery and adventure as our first graders explore the Kidspace Children's Museum in Pasadena.  Students will be walking from the school to the museum.  Look for more details to come from your child's classroom teacher, Mr. Radford.   

 

Kindergarten Graduation Group Photo

Kindergarten students will have a group graduation photograph taken on Friday, May 3 at 8:30 am. All students should come to school as usual in their dress uniforms. Caps and gowns are at the school and will be ready and waiting for the students.

Middle School 

Sports Club Schedule

Both boys and girls teams will have soccer games next Tuesday, April 30 vs Sequoyah School at Glendale Sports Complex.  Please come out and cheer your Nighthawks at this final game of the season!
  
7th Grade Channel Islands Trip - April 24-26
Seventh graders have their annual outdoor education experience from Wed.- Fri., April 24-26. Student
  s should be picked up on Friday by 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise notified by the school.  Please be on time!
8th Grade Graduation Group Photo 
The 8th grade group graduation photograph will be taken on Friday, May 3, at 9:00 am. The gowns will be distributed to the students that week. Please delicately iron the gown and have students bring it to school on May 3.  today. As usual, all students should be in full uniform with the correct Friday shoes. 
  
8th Grade Graduation Dress Code
For the upcoming graduation in June, there is a dress code for boys and girls.  Boys need to wear dress pants (blue, black, tan) and dress shoes along with a dress shirt with a tie.  A suit jacket is optional.  For the girls, they need to wear nice dresses with mid-calf or maxi-length with shoes not higher than 3 inches.  No low-cut or revealing dresses are permitted.  Girls should bring their clothes or a picture of them in their clothes to school on Friday, May 10.
 
MS Talent Show Winners
Special thanks to the Student Council for organizing the Talent Show and for all of the contestants.  You were awesome!  Congratulations to the following students for earning first, second, and third place: 
1st Place      Fareha Alam       Blindfold Piano
2nd Place    Mariam Hasan    Cup Song
 Farida Saker
Zara Ahmed
 Fareha Alam
 Mahek Ahmad
3rd Place     Ramzi Beshir     Radioactive
           Yehya Nasser
 
 
PTO

Free Dress Day for Returning Walkathon Envelopes

For all students whose envelopes have been returned to school by this Friday, there will be a free dress day for those students only. This is the FINAL WEEK to collect any remaining pledges and return your walkathon envelope to school.

 

Food Truck at Open House

Thank you to all the families who came to Open House and supported the PTO by purchasing from the Food Truck!


PTO Mailing 

If you are able to help with a bulk mailing next Tuesday, April 30, please contact PTO at pto@newhorizonschool.org or Fatima Cash at ext. 1123 for additional details.  You will receive parent service hours for your effort.  

 

Scrip

Get ready for your summer vacation by purchasing scrip for hotels, airlines, Disney, and more... The next order will be on May 7.  For more information please contact Francesca Elzanaty at  scrip@newhorizonschool.org.

 

Vending Machine

Support the PTO and the children by donating healthy snacks for our middle school vending machine. We are looking for Cereal Bars, Sun Chips, and Gatorade bottles. You will receive parent service hours for your donation.

 

Questions for PTO?

For further information please contact Farah Bhatti at pto@newhorizonschool.org. 

Community News

Muslim Youth Camp 

Registration for MYC 2013, which will be held in Southern California from Aug. 11-17, is now open.  They look forward to welcoming old and new campers alike. MYC has been held in California for over 50 years and has developed into an extended family for many campers.  They would like to invite families from NHS to join or return to the MYC family. Please see the flyer for more details.


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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