Assalamu Alaykum Dear Parents and Students,

The AlManar School staff and I would like to extend to you a very warm welcome. 
We thank you for entrusting your child’s Arabic, Islamic & Qur’anic Studies education to us.

At AlManar School we follow a Humanistic and Constructivist philosophy of learning
that believe in respecting the child and allowing him/her to discover and learn by constructing
meaning to what they learn.  Thus, we emphasize understanding, constructing meaning and
enjoying education over Rote Learning.

In this packet you will find a staff and school information list outlining who our staff members
are and their roles in the School, as well our 2007-2008 calendar of events and holidays and
a snack commitment Form. You will also find the Parent/Guardian Handbook which provides
information regarding the School’s policies and rules. Please make sure that you sign the last
page of the handbook and the snack form and return them to the school office as soon as
possible. 

We wish you an enjoyable year at AlManar that is full of transferable learning (learning that
can be applied to everyday life). We will all work hard to provide your child (ren) with the
best education and environment an Islamic school can offer. 

Dr. Hanada Taha-Thomure, Principal

2007-2008