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:
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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.
