Those who participated in the 2018 Summer Reading Challenge should plan to turn in their reading logs to the library during school hours this upcoming Sunday.

Winners will be announced and prizes will be awarded.

Reading Log

Check out our extensive collection of books online.

For complete information about the Masjid-e-Ali Library, including hours of operation, please visit the Masjid-e-Ali Library website.

Jafaria School is looking for new teachers to join our teaching staff for the 2018 - 2019 school year.

If you are interested in potentially becoming a teacher at Jafaria School, please contact a member of the Jafaria School Administration, you may email us at info@jafariaschool.com, or fill out this form here:

We are always on the lookout for new teachers who can help augment our existing staff and who are committed to making a difference in the lives of the children of our community.

Volunteerism is part and parcel of what makes Jafaria School successful.

The Jafaria School PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) will be holding regular meetings during school hours throughout the year.

The first PTO meeting of the school year will be announced soon.

Parents and Teachers are encouraged to join the PTO and attend the meetings so that we can discuss ideas together, plan fundraisers and fun activities and events, for the enrichment of our students' experience at Jafaria School.

Learn about the Jafaria School PTO and its mission statement.

If you need further information please contact the PTO Co-Ordinator at pto@jafariaschool.com.

Volunteerism is a big part of what makes a community successful.

There is always something going on at Jafaria School, and we have a growing need for committed volunteers who are interested in bettering the future of our children and contributing toward the success and growth of our school.

We need teachers, IT professionals, administrators, facilities coordinators, curriculum managers, librarians, and more.

If you are interested in volunteering at Jafaria School, feel free to contact us at info@jafariaschool.com or stop by and meet with a member of our school administration team.

While students report to their classes on the first day of school, all parents are invited to attend our Open House / Parent Orientation.

The Open House / Parent Orientation Session will be held from 10:30am to 11:30am in the Ladies Program Hall on the main floor of Masjid-e-Ali.

This is particularly beneficial to brand new parents who are enrolling students at Jafaria School for the first time.

• Meet the school administration team
• Learn what to expect during the upcoming school year
• Find out what's new this year
• Get familiar with all rules and regulations
• Ask questions of the administration team
• Meet other Jafaria School parents

In partnership with the Center For Islamic Learning (CIL), which operates under the auspices of NASIMCO, Jafaria School is launching a brand new curriculum this year, known as "Tarbiya".

To learn about this new curriculum, please visit their website:

https://madrasahonline.org

Looking for a full-time Islamic school? Sadiq School will be opening its doors this Fall 2018, for students in PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade!

Sadiq School will be holding an Open House on Sunday July 22nd, 2018 from 2pm to 4pm.

Sadiq School is a separate entity from Jafaria School.

Jafaria School continues to be our weekly Islamic school that meets on Sundays.

Sadiq School will be a full-time private, parochial school that meets Mondays through Fridays.

SadiqSchool.com

The Masjid-e-Ali Library is hosting its 2nd annual Summer Reading Challenge.

A librarian will be on duty every Friday from 12pm to 1pm during the summer, to checkout and to return books.

Winners of the Reading Challenge will win a prize at the end of the summer.

Reading Log

Check out our extensive collection of books online.

For complete information about the Masjid-e-Ali Library, including hours of operation, please visit the Masjid-e-Ali Library website.

Here is the schedule for Graduation Day:
Sunday May 13th, 2018

10:30AM - 11:30AM - All students and teachers will report to their respective syllabus classes at Masjid-e-Ali. School will start at the REGULAR time of 10:30AM.

What will happen in class?

• Teachers will present graduation certificates to each student.
• Quran competition winners will receive their awards in class.
• Students will receive their official iPlay America wrist-bands.

In order for students to gain unlimited access to all of the rides at iPlay America, this wrist-band must be worn at all times.

What is expected of parents during this time?

• Bus Passes: Parents who have paid for bus tickets must stop by at the front desk at the lobby of Masjid-e-Ali to claim their bus passes.
• iPlay America Adult / Family Member Tickets: Parents who have paid for adult tickets (or tickets for non-Jafaria School student family members) must stop by at the front desk at the lobby of Masjid-e-Ali to claim their wrist-bands.

Riding the bus to iPlay America?
(If yes, read carefully. If not, you may skip this section.)

11:10AM - 11:30AM - Parents may pick up their children, and escort them onto the bus.

• At least one parent or legal guardian must accompany each student on the bus.
• Parents must present their bus pass at the time of boarding.
• Buses will depart from Masjid-e-Ali at at 11:30AM sharp.

Dismissal from Masjid-e-Ali

11:30AM - Class dismissed! Students will come downstairs for dismissal to their parents. Families who are going to iPlay America should head to their cars and start driving to iPlay America.

How To Get To iPlay America

The address for iPlay America is:
Click here for driving directions:
iPlay America - 110 Schanck Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728
12:15PM - Buses are expected to arrive at iPlay America at this time. All families should who are driving directly to iPlay America should also expect to arrive at this time.

Check-in at iPlay America

12:15pm to 12:45pm - Upon arrival at iPlay America, all families will be directed to an area where they will check-in as part of the Jafaria School party. Please allow up to 30 minutes for check-in.

• All students will receive a $5 game card, which can be used in the arcade and on select attractions.
• Lunch vouchers will be distributed. Each guest of the Jafaria School party will receive one lunch voucher, which entitles them to get a boxed lunch, courtesy of the Jafaria School PTO.
• If you did not receive a wrist-band while at MFI, you will have the opportunity to obtain one now. Students are free. Parents who did not receive a wrist-band at MFI may purchase one.
  • Wrist-bands are $10 each for parents.
  • Wrist-bands are $10 each for non-student siblings.
  • Wrist-bands are $19 each for children in grades 2 or below.
  • Wirst-bands are $23 each for children in grades 3 or above.

What's For Lunch? What do I need to know about food at iPlay America?

• For the Jafaria School graduation party, iPlay America has reserved a large tent where we will be allowed to eat boxed lunches provided by the Jafaria School PTO. 
• This tent is reserved exclusively for Jafaria School for the duration of the entire party.
• iPlay America has several fast-food stations, as well as a formal sit-down dining restaurant, on premises.
• All Jafaria School families are welcome to purchase food at iPlay America at their own expense.
• Lunch will be distributed between 12:45pm and 1:30pm.

Dhuhr and Asr Salaat

• The tent at iPlay America will be reserved for Jafaria School from 12:30pm to 5:30pm, for all guests to offer salaat individually. (No arrangements for jamaat prayers are being made.)

Game Time!

1:30pm to 5:30pm - Jafaria School families are free to have fun at iPlay America!

• All major rides and attractions are free and unlimited.
• Certain rides & attractions may require the use of the $5 game card, including all games inside the video arcade.

$5 Game Cards

• All students will receive a FREE $5 game card which can be used toward the video arcade, and toward select attractions at iPlay America.
• Once the funds on the game card have been exhausted, parents are free to reload the game cards at their own expense.

Riding The Bus Back To MFI?
5:15pm - 5:30pm - Boarding for the buses takes place.

• The bus will depart from iPlay America at 5:30pm sharp.
• It is the parents responsibility to account for their children and to reach the rendezvous point on time, so as not to miss the bus.
• Attendance will not be taken for the return trip home.
• No boarding pass is needed to get on the bus to return home.
• The bus ride is approximately 45 minutes.
• Expected time to return to MFI is 6:15pm.

If you are planning to take the bus one-way from MFI to iPlay America only, then please advise a member of the Jafaria School Administration at MFI, prior to departure.

Conclusion of the Party

5:30pm - Party Is Over!

Can we stay past 5:30pm?
All Jafaria School guests are welcome to stay at iPlay America beyond 5:30pm, but they must do so at their own expense.

School Uniforms & Islamic Dress Code

• Students must wear their school uniforms.
• All parents and students must dress appropriately according to Islamic dress code, while at iPlay America, the same as if you were at Masjid-e-Ali. 
• Ladies must observe proper hijab at all times.

When at iPlay America, we are representing Jafaria School & Masjid-e-Ali.

No Chaperoning

• Jafaria School will not be responsible for any students while at iPlay America.
• Parents will be responsible for their children at all times.

What if i lose my wrist-band?

• Parents may go to the main check-in desk, where you will be taken care of.

What if i missed the RSVP deadline? Can my child still attend the iPlay America celebration?

• Yes! You may still attend. Please notify a member of the school administration team at Jafaria School.
• You will receive your wrist-band at iPlay America.

I am a parent and I have not paid for a wrist-band for myself. Can I still pay for one?

• Wrist-bands for parents of Jafaria School students, and for non-student siblings are $10 each.
• All students are FREE.
• Wrist-bands for extended family members and guests are $19 for children up to 2nd grade.
• Wrist-bands for extended family members and guests are $23 for children and adults 3rd grade and up.
• If you already paid for your wrist-band, you will receive it at MFI before we depart for iPlay America.
• If you did not pay for your wrist-band, you can pay for it at iPlay America. Inquire at the front desk.

Due to Rutgers University in New Brunswick holding their graduation ceremony at the same time as Jafaria School, on Sunday May 13th, 2018,  we anticipate that there will be extremely heavy traffic, road delays, and detours on the day of the Jafaria School Graduation Day .

Please avoid I-287 near Exits 9 and 10, and Route 18, near Easton Avenue.

Please plan alternate routes if possible.

Please allow for extra travel time in the morning.

School starts at the regular time of 10:30am on Sunday May 13th, 2018.

The deadline for pre-ordering the 2018 Jafaria School Yearbook has been extended through 15th Ramadan.

The yearbook is on sale for $12 per copy.

Therefore, in order to guarantee your copy, you must place your order before the deadline.

Details concerning how you can pick up your yearbook will be emailed soon.

Order The Yearbook Today

The library will be CLOSED on Sunday May 13th. 

New library hours for Ramadan 1439 will be posted soon.

Do you have any books checkout from the Masjid-e-Ali Library? Be sure to return all checked out books, no later than Sunday May 13th, 2018.

Avoid overdue late fines! Books that are not returned on Sunday May 13th will continue to accrue late fees!

All scores for all classes have been upgraded on Engrade. Parents may log in and view their students' grades at any time at http://www.engradepro.com.

If you need assistance logging onto Engrade, please contact Jafaria School Engrade Technical Support.

Congratulations to the 5th grade class on winning the book donation drive! The class enjoyed a special treat in class last week!

Jafaria School is participating in a book drive on behalf of the Children's Home Society of New Jersey.

We are collecting good condition/new books for ages 4-10.

The last day to donate books will be Sunday May 6th, 2018.

There will be a collection box placed in each classroom.

The class with the most collection will earn a special treat!!

PLEASE NOTE: This collection is for needy children, please make sure that all books donated are in good condition with no ripped or scribbled pages.

For any questions please contact at 973-572-3215.

The last day to RSVP for the iPlay America graduation celebration is this Sunday May 6th.

If you have chosen to ride the bus or if, as an adult, you would like to go on the rides / participate in the games and attractions, then payment MUST be made online or in person no later than Sunday May 6th. This is REQUIRED in order to get a proper headcount for reservations at iPlay America.

If you are having trouble with the email that was sent to you, please send an email to registration@jafariaschool.com so that we can resend you the RSVP email.

If you have multiple children enrolled at Jafaria School, then you will have received separate emails, one for each student.

The final day in class will be on 

The graduation celebration will be held from 12:30pm to 4:30pm on Sunday May 13th, 2018. 

YOUR PROMPT RESPONSE IS REQUESTED.

Please refer to the email for complete details regarding the event, and be sure to submit your RSVP response immediately:

• Will your child be coming to iPlay America?
• If yes, would you like to ride the bus or drive directly there? (Jafaria School is arranging for bus service to and from iPlay America. Bus fair is $10 per passenger.)
• Students are FREE. Parents and other family members may enter iPlay America, but will have to pay $10 per person, to gain admission to go on all of the rides.

This year, the Jafaria School Graduation Celebration party will be held off-premises, at iPlay America, in Frehold, New Jersey, on Sunday May 13th.

The graduation ceremony will take place at Masjid-e-Ali on Sunday morning, May 13th. Immediately after the celebration, buses will depart from Masjid-e-Ali at approximately 11:30am. All Jafaria School students and parents are invited to accompany us on the bus.

The celebration at iPlay America will be held from 12:30pm to 4:30pm.

Lunch will be served from 12:30pm to 1:00pm.
Jamaat prayers for Dhuhr and Asr will be held at 1:00pm.

Immediately thereafter, students will be able to go on all rides, play all games, and attractions, until 4:30pm.

Please note that all students must be accompanied by at least one parent. Jafaria School will not be chaperoning the students.

Expressing one's appreciation for the Holy Quran through art can have a profound influence on one's ability to learn, to strengthen one's faith, and to gain a keener insight and deeper understanding of this Holy Book's message.

The annual Quran Fair will be held on Sunday May 7th, 2018 from 1:45pm to 2:15pm in the Men's Hall.

This year's Quran Fair will have a unique twist: Each presentation / display will be reflective of Art, be it sculptures, paintings / watercolors, crafts, sketches, origami, or what not.

Students will be working on their projects in class and at home.

All parents, family members, and friends of Jafaria School students are invited to attend and check out our displays!

Final exams will be held in both syllabus and Quran classes, as we approach the end of the school year.

Be sure to prepare for your exams.

Teachers will be sending out study guides to everyone.

If you have not received yours yet, please be sure to reach out to your teacher.

FINAL GRADES WILL BE POSTED ON ENGRADEPRO.COM DURING THE FINAL WEEK OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.

Celebrate the last PTO sale of the year with yummy ice cream!

Help support the PTO!

Ice cream will be available during school hours!

Be sure to stop by!