Sun, Moon, and Stars
24. April 2009 by admin.
The Kindergarten class has been learning about the sun, moon, and stars. They have listened to stories related to the sun and moon, learned that the sun is really a very large star that is close to the earth and much more.
Today the students went on a fieldtrip to the Chabot Science and Space Center.
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Full Moon Tea and Gathering
20. April 2009 by admin.
On Saturday, April 11th, Cedarwoods hosted our first Full Moon Tea and Gathering. InshaAllah our hope is that at each full moon we celebration the radience and beauty of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him).
Sr. Maliha putting the finishing touches to the lanterns that decorated the evening!
Sr. Zarlasht and the students building the bonfire pit on Friday so that everything would be just right.
The students performing “Poetry of You” and the “Tell Me More” song. Wonderful job mashaAllah!
Sr. Zarlasht lighting the fire on the day of! It was indeed a beautiful evening! Thanks to all of the hard work of friends and parents.
Salma and Suraiya, our youngest members at the school share a special moment.
Mr. Raines and Ms. Betsy our new found friends and community building coaches!
A moment with the fathers!
Halal Marshmellow time. The excitment of this moment cannot be beat!
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A Day in the Rain
10. April 2009 by admin.
On Tuesday we had the most wonderful rainfall of the season yet! MashaAllah the students could not help but to be outdoors. It was indeed a blessing!
Here is Nasir-enjoying the falling rain!
And Duha with joyful cheer!
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Art in Action: Teachers and Parents in Action
6. April 2009 by admin.
On Friday, April 3rd teachers, parents, and novice artists gathered at Cedarwoods Schoolhouse for a wonderful experience of exploring the arts. Students learned how the art curriculum could be integrated into History, Language Arts, Science and many other subjects. Students also had the opportunity to work with several art mediums such as: oil pastels, chalk pastels, paint, and pencil sketching.
Betsey, from Art in Action was our wonderful instructor. She brought along with her several samples of student art work. Each of the curriculum pieces comes with an actual masterpiece which the students draw inspiration from.
Our class was: Art from Around the World
The students throughly enjoyed the class!
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Teacher Training: Art in Action
30. March 2009 by admin.
You are invited to join us at our teacher and parent workshop through Art in Action.
Art in Action
Art in Action is a nonprofit organization dedicated since 1982 to bringing visual arts education to the classroom. The Art in Action program enriches the lives of thousands of students each year in public and private schools and after school programs through an engaging, hands-on curriculum that teaches art history, art appreciation, and art techniques. Through the training and support of educators, Art in Action seeks to make visual art an integral part of every student’s classroom experience.
Why Art?
Art is a visual language that speaks to students of all learning styles, providing them the opportunity to create, problem solve, and think critically - skills essential for success both in the classroom and beyond it. Art education engages children more fully in all aspects of learning and gives them a richer understanding of themselves and the world around them. Art encourages children to become curious, imaginative students and interested, thoughtful people.
What’s Covered!
Guiding a discussion of the masterpieces, key concepts, and vocabulary used in each lesson:
- Docents practice asking interpretive questions, helping students understand each masterpiece, and transitioning from discussion of the masterpiece to demonstration of the project
Demonstrating techniques for each project:
- Docents review sketching, drawing, and clay techniques and learn how to use various mediums while creating mini versions of several projects
Creating a positive classroom atmosphere:
- Docents learn tips on encouraging students to express their observations during discussion and extend their art skills during the project
Managing the classroom or art room:
- Docents learn how to set up, clean up, and store materials
Integrating the lessons into the general curricula:
- Docents learn how to incorporate Art in Action lessons into language arts, social studies, science, music, and math
To register please contact Cedarwoods Schoolhouse at 510.886.1816, email, info@cedarwoodsschool.com , or stop by the school during school hours. Program cost is $15.00 and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Where & When
631 Jackson St.
Hayward, California 94544
Friday, April 3, 2009
2:30pm-4:00pm
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School Yard Explorations
30. March 2009 by admin.
Spring is here! SubhanAllah with the coming of spring there is also a sense of harmony and peace at the school. MashaAllah the students are playing just as we’d dreamed that they would play at the beginning of the school year! They are building forts and nests, digging paths and tunnels, building homes playing with slugs!
The princesses have crowns of flowers and the scientists are digging up earth worms and studying lady bugs. What more could we ask for ?
The proud Grandmother holding Salma’s nest!
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What do we have in our city?
24. February 2009 by admin.
All February the kindergarten class learned about important places in a city. They learned about service jobs that people do in a city such as the job of a mayor, doctor, librarian, and fireman. MashaAllah we got to tour downtown Hayward and visit many wonderful places.
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Learning about Bees
26. January 2009 by admin.
The Kindergarten class has been learning about bees in the past month. They painted a bee habitat and learned many interesting facts about bees, like the queen bee has four wings and worker bees collect pollen which helps us grow flowers and fruit.
Last week a bee keeper, Br. Khalid came by the school and talked about the many uses of things that bees produce and brought a live beehive. It was so much fun!
Br. Khalid also brought local natural honey that he collected himself as well as some more honey products. Please visit the school store to buy some.
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Handarts with Mrs. Khadija
26. January 2009 by admin.
MashaAllah the students at Cedarwoods have been blessed with having Khala Khadija as their handarts teacher. Khala Khadija is the founder of Barakah Life, a blog that has become a venue for artists, parents, and teachers who need a little help with creative ideas.
Khala Khadija has been an inspiration to us all for many years. She is not only a teacher but she has worked in interior design, events design, stage design and much more.
Currently in addition to teaching Khala Khadija is coordinating a program called Creativity and the Spiritual Path which is a gathering of conversations towards promoting creativity. We have event flyers in the office for those who are interested.
Khala Khadija is also organizing a second annual Sew Giving. The purpose is to give a little warmth to children by supporting Project Night Night. For more information please visit her blog at http://barakahlifehandmade.typepad.com
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