Salma K Farid Academy

Alhumdulilah, last night’s Open House and Walk-Through went extremely well.

Subhanallah, we had rain-storms the past 2 weeks and Fri-Sat was filled with mid-day and evening thunderstorms. Yet, we had a beautiful 2-hour break of sunshine (1-hour of preparation).

We had a registration table where the accepted students received their acceptance letters and registration packages.

Then, families were instructed to wait for a teacher to lead the tours one family at a time. Children stayed close to their parents as construction is still obviously under-way. Please see the below pictures.

The majority of the families were early or on-time 7:01pm. Others showed up minutes later, as we informed all the families to be present at 7:30pm for my instructions regarding the registration and acceptance package. All but one family didn’t show (which we anticipated), and 3 families were excused due to vacation domestically and overseas.

Alhumdulilah, every left at 8pm, where everyone helped clean-up.

Masha’Allah, this was the single-Muslim event I’ve been my entire life in which the event started on-time and ended on-time…and the feeling in the air was pure pleasure, delight, appreciation, joyous anticipation and the smiles, hugs and kisses where shared by everyone.

Yar Rabb (Oh Lord), I pray that the punctuality, discipline, professionalism, respect and honor of time, commitment, dedication; and the peaceful and joyful atmosphere is sustained throughout our years here at Salma K Farid Academy. I pray that all of our high aspirations and goals will be rewarded kindly, as we work wisely and sincerely to please You and Only You. I pray that we continue to open our hearts, minds and souls as we educate our most precious gifts in this dunya (life on Earth)–our children. I pray that we learn from any and all our mistakes, as we are fallible beings; and that by doing so, we teach our children that patience, persistence and perseverance are necessary in reaching our highest goal: jennah (heaven). ~ Ameen

The following announcements were made:

• READ the fine print of every single page of the registration package before signing. Please offer recommendations or suggestions as this is a comprehensive package and first year, so input is critical. Please set up appointments to pay cash or check in-person on or before August 29th.
• Two options for tuition: (1) Paid-in-full for 5% discount, or (2) Registration and book fees August 29th and tuition divided equally over the next 8 months.
• After-school program registration on or before Opening Celebration Saturday, September 20, 2008.
• Special Partnerships for after-school: Archery/Air rifle has a 8 person limit, ages 8+ & Horseback Riding (ages 5+)has only 4 girl-openings, and 6 boy-openings. Therefore, first-come first-served.
• Opening Celebration - please RSVP via email, phone, or online. Encouraged to bring extended families and friends. This is open to the public, but we have a limit of 300 (fire code). As its our ribbon-cutting event, Guest of Honor Imam Zaid Shakir, and all our teachers and after-school programs will be displaying and holding demonstrations–we anticipate a full house.
• Anyone needing extended hours of care: Early Drop-off (before 9am) , After-school programs for Fridays and half-days, School-year vacations (Eid, Feb. & Apr.), and summer programs, we have a sign-up sheets. Comment below, if that’s easier.
• No uniforms. A dress code will be set, insha’Allah. At the least casual and comfortable clothes M-Th because we have daily gym and arts and science labs. Fridays are expected to be dressed their best, with hijabs and kufis, prepared for jummah.
• No school supplies list as of yet. Encouraged to use your best judgment regarding school supply-sales, but we most likely will not have anything set until the Opening which is 3-weeks prior to classes beginning. At least, pencils, pens, bookbag, three 3-ring binders for Islamic Studies, Qur’an and Inventions classes.
• Volunteers needed. We welcome anyone to host an after-school specialized classes. Each family we ask to email mail<at>skfacademy.org regarding specific hours and days you can volunteer. We need consistent assistance for drop-off, recesses, lunches, dismissal, insha’Allah.
• Extended student application deadline.

If you attended last night, we’d greatly appreciate your feedback, thoughts, suggestions or recommendations below!