Value of the Month
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Safety Alert
The school has recently received complaints from the neighbors about parents speeding down Cypress Avenue and turning around in the neighbors' driveways. During the month of May, we will be promoting traffic and pedestrian safety. We ask parents to cooperate with school guidelines. More specifically:
- Do NOT turn around on Cypress Avenue after making a right turn from the driveway. Please drive all the way around to Lincoln.
- Do NOT exceed the 25-30 mph speed limit along Cypress Avenue.
We appreciate your cooperation!
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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 May and June.
- May 3 - Dzelila Maslesa and Zekaria Beshir
- May 10 - Zeinab Raed and Adam Leone
- May 17 - No Jum'a (Minimum Day)
- May 24 - Hanie Nasser (Joint Jum'a)
- May 31 - Halah Mansour and Zekaria Beshir
- June 7 - Yusif Lee
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Campus News
May & June Calendar Reminders
Fri., May 3 Group Graduation Photos (K & 8)
May 6-10 Spring Testing
Fri., May 17 Field Day
Minimum Day - pick-up at 12 at Brookside park
Fri., May 24 Middle School Arts Fest (All welcome!)
Mon., May 27 Memorial Holiday (School Closed)
Sat., June 1 PTO's Springtime Tea Party
Wed., June 12 Kindergarten Graduation @ 9 am
8th Grade Graduation @ 5 pm
Spring Testing (Week of May 6-10)
Standardized testing is one measurement the school uses to assess student progress. Students will be taking the ERB CTP4 during the week of May 6-10. Please be sure that students have a good night's sleep and a good breakfast each day. Students who are absent may not be able to make up missed tests.
Homework & Testing Week
Students will continue with their regular curriculum during testing week but will have a lighter homework schedule.
Timeliness for Testing
We would like to thank you in advance for making an extra effort to bring your children to school on time during testing week. It is so important that the students can have a few minutes to settle in before beginning testing. If you need to reach your student during the school day for any reason (drop off lunch, etc.), please remember the school's policy that all visitors/parents must check in at the office.
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 should have received emails from the school with links 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. 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.. Please complete all surveys by Friday, May 17. .
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. See the flyer for more details.
The CIRCUS is Coming to Town
The Kare Youth League's 61st Annual Circus and Family Fair is coming to town on Friday, May 31 (5:30pm & 8pm shows) and Saturday, June 1 (11:30, 1:30, 4:30 & 7pm shows). A fun-filled event for the whole family. Tickets are $10 per person (children 2 and under are free). The family fair consists of games, food booths, a petting zoo, rock climbing and much more. The family fair hours are Friday, 5 - 10 pm and Saturday, 10 am - 9:30 pm. New Horizon receives 50% of ticket sales so everyone wins! Tickets are available for purchase in the main office.
This is a perfect event for Dad's to take the kids to enjoy the circus while mom gets a relaxing afternoon at the Springtime Tea Party. Since both events are in the same general area, around the Rose Bowl, everyone can have a good time.
Fresh & Easy Shop for Schools Fundraising Program
We want to thank all the families that participated in this fundraising program. We are pleased to announce that New Horizon received a check for $77 as a result of our communities' support.
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Lower School
Kindergarten Graduation Group Photo
Kindergarten students will have a group graduation photograph taken this 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.
Cinco De Mayo Nacho Sale
This Friday, May 3, the fourth grade class will be holding a fundraiser at the Lower School. They will be selling nachos for $3.00. All funds go towards their end-of-year field trip to California Adventure.
Preschool & Pre-K Mother's Tea
All preschool and pre-K moms are invited to school for our annual Mother's Tea on Friday, May 10. The tea is hosted by our early childhood teachers and their students. The fun begins at 10:30 am, and there will be a special song presented by preschool and pre-K students. Don't be late, and remember your cameras! |
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Middle School
8th Grade Buffet
The 8th graders are providing a buffet lunch tomorrow, Thurs., May 2 The cost is $8. Please support their efforts.as they are trying to raise funds for their June trip to Washington, D.C.
Get-to-School-Early-Get-Breakfast!
During spring testing week, breakfast will be offered from 7:30 a.m. until 7:55 a.m. Students who arrive in that time period will receive a light breakfast of bagels and cream cheese, orange juice, and/or breakfast bars. The "kitchen" will close at 7:55 am.
Middle School Elections
Coming up this month are middle school elections. Students who are interested in running for office for the 12-13 school year may sign up in the middle school office starting next week. The calendar should also be available by then.
- May 6-10 - Sign-Ups for All Positions
- Monday, May 13 Essays Due (turn in to the MS office)
- Thur., May 16 Announcement of Eligible Candidates
- Fri., May 17-Fri., May 24 Campaigning begins! Posters for all candidates may be posted (3 per person)
- Tuesday, May 21 Speeches for Student Body President and Vice President at Lunch in the Auditorium
- Wednesday, May 22 Speeches for Student Body Treasurer and Secretary at Lunch
- Thursday, May 23 Voting for ALL Candidates at Lunch in Library
- Friday, May 24 Announcement of Results after Jum'a Prayer - Speeches & Voting for Class during Lunch
- Wednesday, May 29 Joint Council Meeting in the Library at Lunch
Guidelines for Campaigning:When you sign up, you need to review the "Guidelines for Campaigning Info Sheet." You will be expected to abide by the rules stated there.
Eligibility: Students cannot have a D or below in the 3rd Quarter in order to be eligible for office.
8th Grade Graduation Group Photo
The 8th grade group graduation photograph will be taken this Friday, May 3, at 9:00 am. The gowns were distributed to the students and were returned pressed and on a hanger. As usual for Fridays, all students should be in full uniform with the correct Friday shoes.
8th Grade Graduation Dress Code
Girls should bring their clothes or a picture of them in their clothes to school on Friday, May 10.
6th Grade Trip to Getty
On Monday, May 13, 6th graders will visit the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Villa in Malibu to take a closer look at Ancient Greek and Roman art. Students will work in small groups and engage in discussion, writing, role-playing, and art-making activities.
Students will depart from NHS at 9 am and return by dismissal. They must wear their PE t-shirts and jeans and bring a sack lunch. |
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PTO
Teacher Appreciation Week
The PTO will be organizing different events for Teacher Appreciation Week, during the second week of May. For the teacher's luncheon on Wednesday, May 15, parents can help show their appreciation by donating a dish for the luncheon. The sign-up list is in the Lower School office or you can contact the PTO. Parent service hours will be offered for all donations.
Dennis Uniform Scrip Cards
We have Dennis Uniform scrip cards on hand in $20 increments. You can use the cards for all uniform purchases. Dennis Uniform has its annual sale in June, with 10% off. The PTO will also be collecting old uniforms for the gently-used uniform sale.
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.
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.
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Community News
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. NHS students can attend at the discounted rate of $15. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Aldeen Foundation Arabic Summer Program for High School Students
Aldeen Foundation is holding its 6th Annual Summer Arabic Immersion Program for high school students from June 18-July 5. The deadline to apply is May 31. See the flyer for more details.
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.
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