Value of the Month
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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 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
May 6-10 Spring Testing
Fri., May 17 Field Day
Minimum Day - Pick-up at 12 pm at Brookside Park
Fri., May 24 Middle School Arts Fest (All welcome!)
Mon., May 27 Memorial Holiday (School Closed)
Fri., May 31 Lower School Spring Concert
Sat., June 1 PTO's Springtime Tea Party
Thur., June 6 Parent Appreciation Breakfast
Wed., June 12 Kindergarten Graduation @ 9 am
8th Grade Graduation @ 5 pm
Calendar Changes
- Springtime Tea Party originally scheduled for May 11 has been rescheduled for Sat., June 1.
- Parent Appreciation Breakfast originally scheduled for June 5 has been moved to Thur., June 6.
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.
- Turn RIGHT from the Lower School driveway.
We appreciate your cooperation!
Field Day Assignments
Our annual field day is next Friday, May 17.Students in grades 1-8 have been assigned to one of four teams for the event (Green, White, Red or Blue). Students should wear a t-shirt in their team color and NHS sweat pants or shorts for all the fun.
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 Monday, May 20.
Middle School Arts Fest -- Friday, May 24 
This year for the first time, the school will be showcasing highlights from the MS visual and performing arts programs. All parents, friends, family members are invited to enjoy an evening celebrating the arts. At this event, you can:
- Participate in interactive art activities
- Listen to the Peace Chorus perform
- Watch film shorts from the Filmmaking class
- Enjoy a live performance of a One-act Play
- See the three top acts from the MS Talent Show
- Peruse the MS Art Exhibit with original work from the Meet the Masters and Ceramics programs
Come enjoy the fun with the whole family! All ages are welcome!
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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.or at our website.
This is a perfect event for Dads to take the kids to enjoy the circus while moms get 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.
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Lower School
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!
Calling All Fourth Graders!
Current Fourth Grade families are invited to the Incoming Fifth Grade Orientation on Thursday, May 23, from 3:45 to 4:30 pm in Room 1 on the middle school campus. Students and parents are encouraged to attend.
Spring Concert
Be sure to join us for the Lower School Spring Concert on Friday, May 31 at 2:00 pm in Adaya Auditorium. Enjoy songs from around the world in our show, "Children Sing Around the World"! Click here to see the flyer.
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Middle School
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 this week.
- 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 Dress Code
Girls should bring their clothes or a picture of them in their clothes to school this Friday, May 10.
6th Grade Trip to Getty
This coming 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.
7th & 8th Grade Trip to IECOC
As a part of their Islamic Studies/Arabic Curriculum, the 7th and 8th graders will be taking a trip to the IECOC Islamic Center in Anaheim. They will also have the opportunity to visit an Islamic bookstore and enjoy Arabic food at a nearby restaurant prior to their visit to IECOC. The trip will take place Friday, May 24. We will leave the campus at 10 am, and return by 3 pm. Students will need to be in their full Friday uniforms and should bring enough cash for lunch and to purchase items at the bookstore if they wish.
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PTO
LAST CHANCE for FREE DRESS
Thank you to all the students who returned their walkathon envelopes back to school. They will be notified by their teachers about their FREE DRESS DAY! If the remaining students return their envelopes, with a minimum of $20, by this FRIDAY, May 10, they will be included in the free dress day. If there are any questions regarding this, please contact pto@newhorizonschool.org. Thanks again for all your support. We truly did AMAZING due to all your effort!
PTO Position Opportunity
There will be new positions available in the PTO for the 2013-2014 school year. It can be a very rewarding experience! different roles and responsibilities are possible, so please talk to Farah Bhatti or any of the PTO members if you're interested.
Teacher Appreciation Week
The PTO will be organizing different events for Teacher Appreciation Week starting this Monday, May 13. Look out for an e-mail with suggestions of how your child can make your teacher feel special next week!
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
Thanks for all the scrip orders we got this month. Please make sure we have received your payment, and don't forget to pick up your order on Friday! For more information please contact Francesca Elzanaty at scrip@newhorizonschool.org.
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Community News
Parent Education Night
Aveson School of Leaders is presenting a special Parent Education Night featuring Dr. Louis Cozolino who will discuss the topic of his latest book, The Social Neuroscience of Education. The event will be held next Wed., May 15 at 6:30 pm in Altadena. 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. 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.
Pasadena Engineering & Science Expo
New Horizon students are invited to attend the Expo on Saturday June 1, 2013 at 10 am on the campus of Pasadena City College. They will be showcasing the Engineering & Science community in the Pasadena area, with a focus on inspiring the next generation.
What: Pasadena Engineering & Science Expo 2013
When: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm, Saturday June 1
Where: Pasadena City College GM Building, 1570 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California 91106
Cost: The event is free and open to the public. Free Parking on LOT 4.
The attached flyer provides some information on the event, highlighting just a few of the groups that will be showcasing their innovations with hands on demonstrations, in addition to the Pasadena City College STEM departments and several four-year universities. Hands-on workshops will also be offered as well for students to be introduced to Robotics, programming, electronics, and more.
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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