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P.A Day Friday September 25th.

Assalam Alaikum Parents,

This is to inform HDIS families that Friday, September 25th is a P.A day. There will be no school for children in person or online.  School will remain open for teachers, feel free to call for inquiries or visit the office after making an appointment if needed.

HDIS Management.

By | September 23rd, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on P.A Day Friday September 25th.

Dismissal Time Change!

AssalamoAlaikom HDIS Families,

This is to inform all HDIS families about the dismissal time which is changed to 1:45 pm for students from KG-grade 6. Alhamdulillah, our students are doing good in regards to following the safety standards and maintaining a safe distance with some reminders but schooling this year is going to be different than in previous years.

However, it is hard for them to keep on the masks for an extended period of time. To reduce their discomfort we have decided to shorten the time for in-school students from grades 1-6. 

This will help us meet the requirements for all kinds of teaching being offered at HDIS now, which are online, in-person, and hybrid models.

Kindly contact the office if you are not able to pick up the child around the dismissal time(1:45 pm)and arrangements can be made accordingly.

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation in this sensitive time.

 

HDIS Management.

By | September 14th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Dismissal Time Change!

Online Teaching News

Assalam-o-Alaikum Parents,

This is to inform all HDIS families that online students will be contacted on Friday than on Thursday. Teachers are off on Friday and without any time constraint, they can help new students in connecting via a digital platform. Some teachers may even try on Thursday but kindly do not worry if that does not work out. On Friday you will receive a call from one of the teachers and will be explained everything accordingly.

Thanks for your understanding.

HDIS.

 

By | September 9th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Online Teaching News

School Reopening News

School Reopening News!

Safety is our main concern. To make sure that everyone is following safety protocol, HDIS has made some changes in the school reopening plan. In order to train all students in a cohort, Hamilton Downtown Islamic school has planned a staggered start date (suggested by public Health) for school. We have staggered dismissal now for our students from KG-grade 6. Grade 7/8 will have the digital learning option to start with, which can change later.

A face mask is mandatory for all the students from KG-grade 8th. Parents will do wellness screening every day for their children before sending them to school. All undertakings shave to be signed and brought back to school.

Kindergarten will start at 8:50 am and their dismissal time is 1:45 pm for this year. They will start on Tuesday the 8th of September.

Grade ½ will also start at 8:50 am and they will be dismissed at 2:30 pm this year to enforce staggered dismissal. The first day for grade 1-2 will be Tuesday 8th of September.

Grade ¾ will start on Wednesday the 9th of September at 8:50 am and their dismissal time for this year will be 3:15 pm.

Grade 5/6 will start on Wednesday the 9th of September at 8:50 am and their dismissal time for this year will be 3:15 pm.

Everyone comes to school on Thursday the 10th of September.

Grade 7-8, E-teaching begins on Thursday the 10th of September. The schedule will be provided by the teachers.

There will be no school for children this Friday, September 12th. Teachers will discuss the implementation of safety rules among themselves to adjusted accordingly. Everyone will be back in class from KG-grade 6, from Monday, September 14th with the same arrival time and staggard dismissal time as mentioned.

Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday
Date September 7th September 9th September 10th September 11th September 12th September 14th
KG arrival 8:50 am 8:50 am 8:50 am No school 8:50 am
dismissal 1:45 pm 1:45 pm 1:45 pm No school 1:45 pm
1-2 arrival 8:50 am 8:50 am 8:50 am No school 8:50 am
dismissal 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm No school 2:30 pm
3-4 arrival 8:50 am 8:50 am No school 8:50 am
dismissal 3:15 pm 3:15 pm No school 3:15 pm
5-6 arrival 8:50 am 8:50 am No school 8:50 am
dismissal 3:15 pm 3:15 pm No school 3:15 pm
7-8 E-teaching begins

E-Teaching/online learning option is available for all interested HDIS students from KG-Grade 8, contact the homeroom teacher or office for further details and schedule.

IMPORTANT: The registration alone does not secure your child’s registration at school. Please complete your payment until Monday, September 7th (4:pm) at the latest so that your spot can be reserved otherwise there is a late fee of $50 if the spot is still available. The office will be open on Saturday from 10 am-2 pm. There is a limit of 15 students in each grade. HDIS may fluctuate anytime with fees reduction and increment while transitioning from online to in-person or within the same method of teaching.

*There is no refund of supply and the registration fees.

By | September 4th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on School Reopening News

Grade 5/6 Home Room Teacher Vacancy

Hamilton Downtown Islamic is looking to hire Grade 5/6 home room teacher. An excellent opportunity for a qualified individual to work in an Islamic atmosphere with smaller class size abide by all the safety standard as outlined according to MED and Public Health.

Being home room teacher he/she should be able to provide professional-educational support in all the subjects excluding religion including Math and Science. As a teacher, you will be required to deliver lessons that develop students’ theoretical and practical skills. Assist student’s interest in education and be their dedicated ally in the entire process of learning and development.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree is a must
  • B.Ed. /OCT preferred, experience is also considered
  • Canadian Teaching experience for at least a year
  • Math and science teaching skills

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Principal and teachers in establishing program curriculum connections according to the school-guidelines
  • Sourcing the resources and supplies needed for lessons, provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
  • Collaborate with parents and students to provide the best education for each student and assist them to reach their academic and professional goals
  • Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use hybrid-visual/audio means using technology to facilitate learning
  • Plan and execute educational events, observe and understand student’s behavior
  • Documenting and reporting on students’ progress and provides grades and feedback

The Teacher’s position is available for 2020-2021 academic year, please submit your resume to: EC18HDIS@gmail.com, HDIS School Education Committee and cc to principalhdis@gmail.com.

Application deadline: Friday 4th September, 2020.

By | August 28th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Grade 5/6 Home Room Teacher Vacancy

Online Teaching News!

**Non medical face mask is mandatory  for all the students attending school from KG-grade 8.

HDIS has received multiple requests to start online teaching. Therefore, considering safety concerned requests of all KG parents HDIS has arranged KG online and in class session to start from September. It is therefore requested to inform school if you are intending to send your child for in class learning or choose E-Learning. In Class Learning for KG will be from 8:50 am till 1:45 pm and online live classes will be from 2:00pm – of Literacy, Math, Quran/Arabic/I.St.

This proposed schedule is subject to change.

HDIS is also considering E-teaching for other grades. Contact school for further details.

Principal HDIS.

By | August 26th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Online Teaching News!

HDIS Registration

Dear HDIS families,
This is to inform all interested HDIS families to complete their children’s registration by completing the form and paying the registration/supplies fees to reserve their spot at Hamilton Downtown Islamic School. We have a very well planed year starting InshaAllah from September 8th and the class size is small. Limited seats available due to COVID -19 measures. Kindly visit the office to fill in the registration form and pay the fees for a guaranteed seat or the person next in line will be given that seat.
Mask is mandatory for all visitors, social distancing is in effect and hand sanitizers are installed at various places for frequent use. Kindly make sure that all safety protocols are followed.

HDIS Management.

By | August 14th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on HDIS Registration

HDIS School Reopening Plan 2020-2021

Assalam-o-Alaikom,

The HDIS school reopening plan is outlined according to the Public Health and  Ministry of Education guidelines.

  • School will start from September 8th, 5 days a week full day from 8:50am -3;15pm
  • Class size will be small, limiting to 15 students
  • The mask is mandatory for grade 4 and up students
  • Teachers will be trained prior to school start to make sure that implementation of safety instructions
  • Teachers will be using face shields and mask while teaching.
  • There are safe distance stickers pasted on the floor, at the water fountain, entrance and at the various places
  • Proper hand washing instruction and stickers are pasted in the washrooms
  • Many open waste bins and touchless soap dispensers are installed
  • Two hand sanitizer stations are installed, one at the community hall entrance and one at the office entrance for frequent touchless hand sanitizing
  • We may and may not have morning Adhkaars gathering in Assembly, however a student will be doing recitation from the principal’s office using a microphone to start the day
  • There will be no sharing of food or personal belonging allowed
  • Parents will follow the directions about social distancing and leave kids at the entrance
  • No unnecessary visitors will be allowed inside the school, phone call is recommended to address any issue
  • Upon entry all visitors will be required to use a mask, sanitize their hands and keep the social distance at all times
  • Keeping your child home if sick is recommended or the child will be sent home after making arrangements with parents following the symptoms.
  • There is arrangement of isolation until pickup for suspected individuals
  • Temperature will be taken using touchless thermometer, and public health will be informed

These prepositions may change depending on the MED and Public Health instruction.

We look forward to a very different but safe new year of school.  HDIS staff and children safety is our priority and we need the cooperation of our HDIS community to work together for the safe and better future of our children.

JZK

HDIS Principal

Nailah Faisal.

 

By | August 1st, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on HDIS School Reopening Plan 2020-2021

Collection of Belongings

Assalam-o-Alaikom HDIS Parents,

We hope registered E-students have enjoyed the Eid E-gift from HDIS. This is to inform you that school is open and you can go with/without your child to collect the belongings if any, after making an appointment. Make sure you call school prior to your visit and set a proper time from 10 am till 4 pm from Monday till Friday to avoid more visitors at the same time. You are requested to keep the social distance of at least 2 meter.

Please do not visit school if you are sneezing, have cough, or any other symptoms with fever. Personal belongings can be picked up  later until June 25th.

Stay safe

Principal HDIS

Nailah Faisal.

By | June 5th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Collection of Belongings

Victoria Day Holiday

AssalamoAlaikom HDIS Families,

this is a reminder that Monday, May 18th is the Victoria Day holiday. There will be no live classes. Stay home, safe, and do Ibada with family. Have a great long weekend!

JZK

                                                                 

 

By | May 15th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Victoria Day Holiday

Eid Holidays

Dear parents

Assalam Alaikum,

I hope the delayed routine of classes as requested has given you all an equal opportunity to adjust in Ramadan accordingly. Your feasibility and children’s best productivity is our main concern.

This is to let all HDIS families know that there will be Eid Holiday from May 22nd  Friday till May 25th Monday.

There will be a fun online meet with students on May 26th  starting at 12pm. All the teachers and students will be there to celebrate after Eid online virtual party.

I wish you all have remaining Ramadan well equipped with prayers and a very happy Eid.

We will continue same timings and schedule after Eid until further notice.

May Allah accept our fast and prayers, Ameen.

Eid Mubarak.

Nailah Faisal

Principal HDIS.

By | May 13th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Eid Holidays

Registration is now open!

Assalam Alaikum,

Thank you for being an amazing partner in HDIS learning community, our 2019-2020 session is almost about to end. This is the time to plan for the next academic year.

This 2019-20 was the challenging year, Alhumdollilah HDIS managed to continue the session despite of the unprecedented Covid -19 pandemic and stressful atmosphere outside. Our parent council members, parents, teachers, and Staff members have proved to be amazing contributors in the successful completion of ongoing HDIS yearend goals.

HDIS has started the new registrations, it is already delayed due to pandemic. From the next year registration will start in March for the upcoming year to prepare better for the new session. It is therefore suggested to register your child as soon as possible to reserve your child seat in Hamilton Downtown Islamic School. Here, Islamic teaching, modest values, complete Ontario curriculum, and a well-structured routine awaits you. HDIS is the place where learning never stops!

Kindly contact the office for the manual or online registration and you will be guided through the process. Your cooperation in this regard is greatly appreciated, the sooner is the better. New and returning, all students are welcome please call the office at 905-581-7132 or brother Wahed at 905-920-8754 for registration.

JZK

HDIS Management.

By | May 4th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Registration is now open!

E-Teaching to non HDIS families

HDIS is also offering the E-Teaching to non HDIS families to help community for as low as 200/month per child. Inform friends so that they can enroll their children in this no contact based program by specially trained teachers. They can reserve their spot before the classes are full. A very good opportunity to keep kids engaged with Quran Arabic, Islamic studies and all other subject.

By | April 8th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on E-Teaching to non HDIS families