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  Dear Respected Students and Families, In’sha’Allah this reaches you all in the very best of health and iman. In these tough times, many of us are experiencing challenges due to the pandemic. We want to remind all of you that we at Maarif School   are here to help. Your family may have problems due to the pandemic which make it hard for your student to attend classes or hand in work on time. Because we understand this and want to support all our Maarif community, we ask that you please reach out to us in the administration to let us help. We abide by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This Federal law dictates that student information be kept confidential. In the case of your student needing extra time for an assignment or needing to be excused from class, we would tell the teachers to give relief but would keep the details and specific information private. Our goal is not only to ensure that children meet their academic benchmarks but also that t...
Salaams dear respected parents,  In these uncertain and unpredictable times, it is normal to feel out of sorts, nervous or  unsure about what comes next.  If you, or someone you know is experiencing anxiety or fear about returning to school, or about the current Covid situation,  please see these free virtual webinars from the NJ Department of Human Services. They will present strategies and techniques for coping with all that is going on, In'sha'Allah. I have attended counselor trainings through this State department and they are excellent.   VIRTUAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING     COVID-19: Coping with Anxiety About          Returning to School  With the stress and uncertainty in the world right now learn how you can identify the emotional needs and assist those in your community, family, or organization. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention training and COVID-19 Strategies ...