Assalamualaikum Al-Falah Academy Families!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Curriculum Day last Saturday. Alhamdulillah for all your continued support! We also had a large group of Al-Falah staff who supported and/or participated in the Healthy Driven 5K/10K/Marathon last Sunday. It was wonderful to build community, prioritize our health, and enjoy a fun day with our peers!
All-School Food Service Project - October 24th at ICN Ogden
📢 Reminder: No Classes at Fischer This Saturday, October 24th
Students will instead participate in a food packing event at ICN Ogden. Please drop off your pre-registered children at the time slot you selected during registration.
Detailed instructions will be sent tomorrow, Friday, October 23rd. Please read the entire email carefully for information about drop-off and pick-up times and locations.
Don't forget to enjoy some yummy treats from the bake sale when picking up your children! (See the flyer below for details.)
🧤 ICNA Relief Winter Drive: Bringing Warmth to Those in Need
This winter, we're partnering with ICNA Relief to support individuals and families in our community facing cold-weather hardships. We are collecting only the following new winter essentials:
Our Pre-K and KG students are setting a wonderful example by kicking off the drive this Saturday, 10/24, during our service project at ICN Ogden. We encourage families to send donations with their children at drop-off so our young students can begin wrapping the donations this week! (See the flyer below for details.)
Ways to Donate:
- THIS SATURDAY, October 24th: Drop off donations between 9:30 AM - 1 PM at Ogden Masjid.
- December 5th: Drop off donations at Fischer Middle School at Door 1 or Door 6 during drop-off, Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTC), or pick-up.
- December 12th (MATW): Drop off donations between 10 AM -12 PM at Ogden Masjid.
- Online: Donate at icnarelief.org/Donate/
🚨 Asynchronous Day - November 14th
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Fischer Middle School informed us that they are unable to accommodate us on November 14th. Children will be expected to complete a lesson independently at home. Details will be shared closer to the date. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
🧕 Adult Arabic Program – Now Enrolling!
Alhamdulillah, our Adult Arabic class is back! Parents of Al-Falah students are invited to learn basic Arabic and will have the opportunity to practice conversations with a native Arabic speaker. See the flyer below and
register now.📌 Spots are limited and registration will close once capacity is reached.
📖 Quranic Gems
Quranic Gems is an extracurricular opportunity for students to strengthen their Quran memorization through healthy competition with their peers.
Students will memorize the Surahs independently and participate in testing on the dates listed below.
Testing Dates:
- October 31st: PreK, KG, & 1st Grade
- November 7th: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade
- December 5th: 5th, 6th, and 7th Grade
We encourage interested students to register and take part in this beneficial initiative! Please find the registration link and the list of Surahs and Duas below:
Registration Deadline: October 31st
🎉 Family Fun Event at Main Event - October 31st
Al-Falah & Noor Academies, Children's Committee, and ICN Youth have come together to offer our community a
Family Fun Event at Main Event on October 31st! Please see the flyer below for details and use this link to register:
icnmasjid.org/mainevent.
🌍 Muslims Around the World (MATW) – Coming Soon!
Planning is underway for one of Al-Falah's most popular events of the year. Muslims Around the World (MATW) is a unique opportunity for our students and families to explore the beautiful diversity within the global Muslim ummah. Families host interactive tables representing different countries, complete with creative cultural displays.
Held during a time of year when we may feel isolated or underrepresented in Western society, MATW is our way of celebrating our identity, building pride, and showcasing the richness of our cultures…all while making everyone feel welcome and included.
🛠️ Setup Day: Friday, December 11th
📅 Event Date: Saturday, December 12th
📍 Location: ICN Ogden Masjid
A sign-up form will be sent to all parents soon. If you're interested in participating, please reserve both dates on your calendar. We look forward to another amazing MATW celebration, inshaAllah!
Important Dates
Please note the following important dates for our families this semester insha' Allah. Our tentative school calendar has been posted.
All-School Service Project: Saturday, October 24th | ICN Ogden
📍 2844 W. Ogden Ave. Naperville, IL
Asynchronous Day: Saturday, November 14th
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Saturday, December 5th | Fischer Middle School
Muslims Around the World: Saturday, December 12th | ICN Ogden
📍 2844 W. Ogden Ave. Naperville, IL
Jazakum Allahu Khayran,
Sr. Farheen Beg MA Ed, Principal
Sr. Soobia Ali, Vice Principal of Student Affairs & Finance and Registration Lead
Br. Tauqeer Ahmed, Vice Principal of Operations & Discipline Lead
Fischer Middle School
1305 Long Grove Dr., Aurora, IL 60504
ICN Al-Falah Academy
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