Principal

AssalamoAlaikom HDIS Families,

This is a reminder that Friday, March 11th is the last day before the March break. Students will be back in school on Monday, the 21st of March 2022 from the March break. Mask will still be the requirement for all the students and staff members  which will be removed later in April Insha’Allah. Parents will not be required to show the daily screening starting 21st March 2022 but are encouraged to do so for the sake of safer learning community. Families are requested to integrate appropriate hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette at home and advise children to practice the same at school. We do hope that families follow the public Health guidelines if traveling during this break time and upon return closely monitor for signs and symptoms.
Together we can establish a better and safer learning community. We thank all parents for their continued support during the past challenging time. May Allah reward you greatly!

We hope that HDIS Families enjoy the March break.

Hamilton Downtown Islamic School Principal.

Nailah Faisal.

Asslamo-Alaikom HDIS Families,

This is a reminder that Friday, March 4th is a PA Day therefore there is no school for children on coming Friday. Please check our school calendar for all the important dates for future reference.

JAK

HDIS Principal.

Assalam Alaikum,

This is to inform all HDIS Families that there is no school today due to inclement weather.

Stay home and enjoy the long weekend.

HDIS Principal.

AssalamoAlaikom HDIS Families,

Hamilton Downtown Islamic School welcomes all students and staff for in-person learning/teaching from today January 19th after two snow days, Alhumdollilah. Please continue to do the morning screening, the results of screening will be verified upon entry.

https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/

COVID Screening link is posted above for your convenience. Mask is mandatory for all kids/staff/parents and visitors unless doctors note is provided.

It is recommended to check the school website regularly for all school  related news.

JAK

Hamilton Downtown Islamic School.

AssalamoAlaikom HDIS Families,
This is to inform all HDIS families that the school will resume in-person learning from Monday, 17th of January 2022.
This is based on Ontario Government confirmation today that schools will return to in-person learning from January 17th. In-person learning is highly important for the social and mental wellness of all students.
Parents are requested to closely monitor their kids and keep them home if sick to avoid another trip to school for picking up the child. Mask is mandatory for all kids, parents, and school visitors.

Parents and guardians are also requested to continue screening their kids before sending them to school. There will be the onsite confirmation of screening similar to the daily practice which was in place before school closure.

https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/

The link is posted above for the convenience of families for daily screening.

Stay safe and welcome back to HDIS.

AssalamoAlaikom HDIS Families,

Hamilton Downtown Islamic School will start online teaching from January 5th 2022, and will continue for two weeks subject to public Health and operational considerations. This is due to announcement from the government that Ontario moves schools to online learning for two weeks ,

Here is the link

https://globalnews.ca/news/8485087/ontario-covid-schools-online-learning-business-capacity-limits-measures/

Our teachers will contact families today and tomorrow to prepare for online learning/teaching. Parents cooperation in this regard is highly appreciated.

May Allah protect us all.

Hamilton Downtown Islamic School.

AssalamoAlaikom HDIS Families,

School will re-open from Wednesday  January 5th, 2022. The announcement was made yesterday as the province announced new COVID  measures.
There will be no in person or remote learning on Monday and Tuesday January 3rd and 4th. Parents are asked to kindly continue screening their children since the results will be checked upon entry to school. Mask will be mandatory for all the kids.
Stay safe and enjoy the rest of the holidays.

Asslamo-Alaikom Parents/Guardians,

This is to inform all HDIS families that Friday December 17th 2021 will be the last day of school before winter Holidays. It will be a fun and half day for children, school will finish at 12:00pm. Please make arrangements to pick up your child/children from school at 12:00pm sharp on Friday, December 17th.

School will resume on the 3rd of January 2022 Insha’Allah. Looking forward to see you all on Monday January 3rd.

Stay safe and enjoy the winter Holidays.

Asslamo-Alaikom HDIS Families,

This is to inform all that Friday November 26th is a PA day at Hamilton Downtown Islamic School and other schools in Hamilton. School office will remain open and teachers will be here for professional activity but  there will be no school for children on coming Friday. HDIS yearly calendar is on our website with all the dates marked  for your convenience.

Stay home on Friday and enjoy the long weekend!

HDIS Management.

Asslamo-Alaikom,

This is a reminder that children must wear a face mask from Kindergarten and up.  The current announcement is based on enhanced safety standards to keep our learning community safe. Parents are also requested to wear a face mask and social distance  when coming to drop or pick up their child/children.
Please pack an extra mask for your child just in case he/she loses one. Masks are available to purchase for $2 (disposable) $3 each reusable  or 2 for $5 , from school. A note for the payment will be sent home if we’ve provided one at school.

Kindly do not forget the( must) daily screening before bringing your child/children to school, screening link is inserted below in blue for your convenience.

https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/

Thanks for your cooperation on advance.

Asslamo-Alaikom HDIS Families:

https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/

All parents are required to screen their child/children before sending them to school. Kindly click on the link inserted above in blue and complete the screening daily. Confirmation of screening will be required upon entry every day. A screen shot of the daily assessment should be saved to show to the morning duty teacher.  For your reference the result of daily screening should be an image like the one inserted below with different dates:

A reminder that a facemask is a must from Kindergarten and up until further notice. We need parent’s cooperation to continue in-person learning with all Public Health and Ministry of Education requirements in place. Together we can establish a safer and better community of learning at Hamilton Downtown Islamic School.

JAK.

Assalam-Alaikum,

We hope everyone had a safe and relaxing time during the summer break. This is the time to get back to school with all safety protocols and instructions from Public Health and the Ministry of Education.

The first day of school is Wednesday, September 8th, 2021. We will start full-time in-person learning and will continue to work according to the instructions from Public Health and MED. The HDIS learning community will be informed of any possibility of the lockdown and online learning due to COVID.

The school will start at 8:50 am and finish at 3:15 pm. Students should not come to school earlier than 15 minutes, prior to school start time and should leave by 3:30 maximum to avoid before and after school charges.

Mask is mandatory for all grades except kindergarten. Daily screening is a must for all the students and staff members. Parents are requested to screen their children daily and keep them at home if there are any symptoms. Teachers will screen in the morning and if a child has symptoms, he/she will either be denied entry to the school or will be isolated until parents will come to pick him/her up. There will be two nutrition breaks and sharing of lunch is strictly prohibited.

We are looking forward to a great start and need the cooperation of parents and the community. Please register your child/children, if you haven’t done yet as soon as possible to get the confirmation and supplies/books on time.

Thank you.

#OurLondonFamily

Dear Community,

We are heartbroken at Hamilton Downtown Islamic School at the tragic loss of four members of a Muslim family in London as a result of hate crime. Hamilton Downtown Islamic School staff stand in solidarity with community at this difficult time while praying for the family.

This is the time we strengthen ourselves and unite against Islamophobia since our children may feel scared and unsafe after this horrific incident.

I have been receiving condolence emails from other Faith and learning communities for the Muslim family in grief. These messages show their respect for our Faith and school community.

May Allah protect every one and give the surviving child and relatives strength to cope with irreparable loss.

Ameen

Nailah Faisal, M.Sc., B.Ed., OCT.

Principal Hamilton Downtown Islamic School.

AssalamoAlaikom Parents,

This is a reminder for all HDIS families that there will be no school/online classes  this Friday,  June 4th 2021. It is a Scheduled PA Day.

AssalamoAlaikom HDIS Families, 

A reminder that Eid Holidays are from 12th till 14th of May 2021. Students will return to online learning on Monday 17th of May Insha’Allah. There will be no online teaching on the 12th,13th, and 14th due to Eid Holidays scheduled for this year.

Eid Mubarak to all !

Nailah Faisal

Principal HDIS