Regular Schedule on 12/17

Regular schedule on 12/17 As 2016 year comes to an end , we are so blessed to have the strength of our community and the dedication of our teachers & staff. The warmth of people who give their time to others is the best example of the holiday spirit. So, please spread some cheers & be on time!!

Movie fun & relaxing time

The kids had a great time watching the movie today. Thank you for all the moms who helped with supervision and cleanup. .... couldn't have done it without your help.💖

Updates and more

The school year is moving along quickly and we are deeply grateful for the collective talent and energy of our students and teachers. We will continue our development of common techniques and, most importantly, linking these techniques to our instruction and online lesson design. The teachers will focus on what is being learned rather than what is being taught. The students  will get a chance to visit the ADS library and work on the online lessons with their teacher.
Please take a moment  to familiarize yourself with the online learning through  this website www.alefb.org . Also, every class will work independently on a project. These projects will be based on whatever  they are learning  throughout  the year.
At our beloved AEP we teach, learn, laugh, play, eat & drink mattee, but most importantly we share wonderful moments like Thanksgiving potluck and  surprise birthdays for our dear moms.

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Thanksgiving Potluck, Please join our luncheon to give thanks for the many blessings bestowed on our AEP family , November 19th @1:00 -- 2:30 pm. We will have no recess and continue to work til 1:00 pm. Please plan accordingly. Our wonderful volunteers had put together this delicious menu for us. So, if you don't see your favorite dish on the list, please feel free to bring it or just donate $$ toward our program. Thank you so much and see you all Saturday!! Lamb w/ Rice Kabse Chicken kabab Potatoes Fatti Pasta w/corn Salad Salad Hummus/pita bread Manaeesh Desert Coffee cake Fruit salad Pumpkin pie Arabic desert Drinks for adults Plates, forks, cups, napkins, water and kids drinks are provided by AEP.

Haunted House & Halloween Party

No classes on 10/29.
Please join our biggest and baddest haunted house yet! Come celebrate with us with haunted treat and an awesome Halloween party on October 29th at the ADS Cultural Center. Doors Open at 5 PM and Haunted House Open at 7 PM.
If you would like to volunteer to help with the party or have any questions about the event, please contact Firas Aboulhosn (949) 705-8417 or Rania Jurdi (818) 317-7480 Click HERE in order to purchase your tickets
http://m.bpt.me/event/2704599
We wish each and everyone of you a very Happy, SAFE, Halloween!!!!

Celebrating Halloween

Halloween fun with our amazing students..... cuteness all around with these adorable youngsters in their costumes!!!

Halloween Parade on 10/22

BOOOOO🕷🕷🕷 Gotcha! Well, it's that time of the year, when all ghosts and goblins appear at our AEP on Saturday, October 22nd. Their job is to 🎃 pull out your sweet tooth 🍬🔧 and sell it to the tooth fairy of ADSville on Halloween!!! Don't forget to come dress in your favorite costume and parade your way around after recess or my ghouls friends 😱will pay you a special visit on October 31!!! SEE YOU ALL THERE 😎

Making Manakish مناقيش

In Ms. Nawal class our students learned how to make manakish " مناقيش" by interactive learning & culture, nutrition & hygiene, science & measuring, learning new words for food & baking , working as a team & sharing a meal together. The manakish "مناقيش" smelled and tasted delicious!!!

First day of school

We felt that this year was one of the smoothest first days of the new school year. For whatever reason students seem to be ready to learn and happy to see each other.
We noticed that the new approach, planning and starting the year right was a swift transition from summer vacation to school.  Everything from registration, class assignments, activities and parents meeting went well, which means one thing, here at AEP Students are first, and when we are planning the year ahead.
It was a great successful first day of Arabic Education Program at our beloved ADS. Thanks to our parents, teachers, volunteers and amazing students!!

Welcome Back to 2016-2017

Hello AEP families,
Welcome Back! We are incredibly excited to begin our twenty-six year here at The ADS! This promises to be a year filled with golden opportunities for all of our students as we strive to find ways that we can be even better than we have before! We embark on this journey with a pledge to you and our students, that this will be a year of engaging, meaningful and rigorous work in our classrooms, combined with special assignments, online learning and many other activities.

We will continue to build upon and refine our proven Arabic Foundation of good work.
Our vision remains… Teach Arabic...Introduce Middle Eastern Culture....Embrace Opportunities . . . Unlock Potential . . . Lifetime Friendship...and Inspire Excellence!

Our teachers and volunteers are committed to providing our students with many opportunities to excel. We invite and encourage you to reach out to your teacher, the office staff and myself if you have any questions throughout the year.

We look forward to a very positive and productive year together! We extend a special, yearlong invitation to you to join us at anytime whenever possible. We want . . . we need . . . and we value your involvement and support in your child’s Arabic Education! We seek volunteers to help us with the following activities:
1) Teacher-led instructional support, usually in the classroom
2) Reading and working with children who need extra help

The wonderful AEP teachers, volunteers and I feel privileged to be a part of this school family. We thank you for your support and look forward to a fun year full of learning and amazing things!!
See you all on September 17, 2016.
Sincerely,
Rania

New & Returning Students Registration 2016-17

Dear Community members,
 
The ADS Southern California Chapter Education Committee cordially invites you to register for the 2016 - 2017 Arabic Education Program.
Classes will be held on Saturdays, 11:00 to 2:30 PM, starting September 17 at the ADS Cultural Center: 2239 Merton Ave , Eagle Rock, CA 90041
Classes will be offered for the following age groups:

-       Mommy and me for children ages 1 through 4
-       Children ages 5 through 15
-       Adult
 
Pre-Register Online now at the link below as spaces fill up quickly
(first payment will be collected on the first day of school):

 https://fs20.formsite.com/ADSArabicEducation/form3/index.html

Priority will be given to ADS Members registering online, so please act quickly as space is limited.
Tuition:
-       Mommy and me: $50/month
-       Children (5-15): $50/month for the first child
-       Adult: $50/month
-       Sibling Discount*: $10 discount for first sibling, and $5 discount for the second and third siblings.
-       Parent and Child Discount*: $5 for children already in the Arabic Education Program
* Only one discount will be applied at a time

We are now introducing the Online Educational Material that offers  supplemental work materials with interactive story book, games and fun ways to learn.
We have also prepared so many interesting learning activities for our students and looking forward to sharing them with all of you. Please remember to visit this AEP blog often. This blog will serve as a communication method throughout the year. On here, you will find announcements, time off, events, homework, tests dates, lessons, and more.

For more information please email, call or text:
Mrs. Rania Jurdi (818) 317-7480
ADSArabicEducation@gmail.com
 
Looking forward to a great 2016-17 years!
ADS Southern California Chapter Education Committee

2016/2017 Saturdays Calendar

AEP 25th Year Anniversary

Our today's successful event was the fruit of each one of your personal effort plus the support and encouragement from our community.

 I THANK YOU for giving the AEP your sincere hard work. We are here today because you stood by the AEP at its ups & downs. Your kindness & gratitude was received by many happy, appreciated & thankful families today.
Saying thank you hardly seems enough after all you have done for us.
Cheers to 25 years for Arabic Education teaching in the ADS and with God's willing we will stay strong for years to come.
I am so proud and humble to be a part of such wonderful group of awesome teachers & volunteers.
With much appreciation,

Please visit the Facebook link for more pictures from our excited event.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10153587493230869&id=715375868

End of the Year Testing

End of the Year Finals testing is May 14 and 21. Please check with your kiddos and try to help them as much as you can. Their teachers had given them guidelines and materials to practice with. The finals will cover reading, comprehension and grammer, as well as, writing and spelling. please try to be on time because teachers will be doing a pre-test review at the beginning of the class. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me or your teacher directly. http://aepsocal.blogspot.com/?m=1

25 Year Anniversary Celebration

Where: ADS Center
2239 Merton Ave
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
When: May 15, 2016
Time: 12pm-5pm
Bring your friends and family and come celebrate with us the Arabic Education Program 25th Anniversary! A fun filled day with Carnival games, jumpers, arts and crafts, great kids' entertainment, raffles and good food!
Adults $10, Kids $5, Children under 5 is FREE Kindly RSVP by May 13th by calling, texting or emailing Rania Jurdi at (818)-317-7480 adsarabiceducation@gmail.com
http://aepsocal.blogspot.com/

25 Year Anniversary of the program

Arabic Education Program 25 Year Anniversary Celebration May 15, 2016 at 12 noon ADS Cultural Center Come one Come all Please contact Rania Jurdi if you know anyone who has been a part of the program throughout the 25 years as a student, volunteer or a supporter. email us at: arabiceducation@gmail.com call or text: (818) 317-7480 http://aepsocal.blogspot.com/ stay tuned for more information!

Picnic fun

Thank you everyone for showing up and for your continuous support

Celebrate Mother's Day and Child's Day"

Greetings AEP mothers, We thank you for sharing your kids with us in this program on Saturdays. They are just delightful to work with and it is a blessing to see them grow . We would like you to join us to celebrate the traditional holiday of "Mother's Day and Child's Day" from back home, in Lebanon, on Saturday the 19th during recess. We will have coffee/juice and cake. Also, will you be joining our Spring Picnic on 3/26/16? If you are, please text me (privately so we will not bother the group) and let me know at your earliest convenience.

It's picnic time on 3/26/2016

No classes on Feb 13, 2016

No classes on 2/13/2016
Happy Friday everyone! Classes are not in session on Saturday, Feb 13, 2016.
We hope you have a safe &  enjoyable long weekend.
 

Movie & Popcorn

Happy Friday everyone,
We hope your kids are ready for our last day of midterm testing this Saturday! Please be on time; teachers will be doing pre test review for all students. Tell your kids to relax during the test and do their best. After testing, we are going to have FUN FUN FUN.......
Movie fun time – INSIDE OUT
When:  Saturday the 23rd. After testing
Where: Main Hall
Why: beacuse our kids are awesome
What: Movie & Popcorn
Bring a blanket or sleeping bag if you like.

Midterm testing 1/16 & 1/23

Midterm testing is January 16 and 23. The reading and comprehension test is this Saturday. Grammer and writing/spelling is on the 23rd. Please check with your kiddos and try to help them as much as you can. Their teachers has given them guidelines and materials to practice with. Also, please try to be on time because teachers will be doing a pre-test review at the beginning of the class. Convincing our children to do things they don't want to can be challenging. However, it is important to remember that pressuring them into doing the things that will make them successful, almost always makes them more difficult to work with. From our perspective, it makes no sense that our kids would say their Arabi work is hard. The truth is most kids are motivated and not at all lazy. We just have to keep praising and encouraging them no matter what! We trust our teachers and dedicated volunteers to make the midterm testing a pleasant experience for your kids.

Welcome back & Happy New Year

I like to welcome you all back to AEP on 01/09/2016. We look forward to a year of happiness, a year of good health, a year of great success, a year of incredibly good luck and a year of continuous fun. As the old year passes by and new year in hope you have a great beginning. I encourage you as parents to please spend sometimes going over the class materials with your kiddos at home, so we can all get the most benefit from our program. We definitely have much to be proud of here at the ADS and AEP! With gratitude for your help and support to AEP.
Happy New Year 2016.