Admin - DU

Keep Sick Children Home

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

I pray to Allah, The Exalted, that you and your families are safe and in good health. To help, insha’Allah, keep DU Community safe and healthy, please take the following preventive measures:

2022-23 Health Documents Requirements (Pre-K1-G2)

Wed, Jul 27, 2022

Pre-K1 and Pre-K2 (new students) are required by law to submit the following documents. 1. Original, certified copy of your child’s birth certificate 2. IL Physical Exam including all required immunizations

2022-23 Health Documents Requirements (G6-G12)

Wed, Jul 27, 2022

6th Grade are required by law to submit the following health documents: 1. IL Physical Exam including all required immunizations 2. IL Dental Exam Form

2021-22 Report Cards, Summer Activity & End of Sch

Fri, May 27, 2022

The 2021-22 Final Report Card for 1st Grade – High School is available now on QuickSchools. Report cards for the preschools and kindergarten students have been sent out in their folder. We are also sending the IOWA Assessments score to all students in 1st through 8th Grade.

Have a wonderful Summer Break!

Fri, May 27, 2022

Dear Wonderful DU Community (Students and Parents),

Ramadhan Schedule

Fri, Mar 25, 2022

As most of you know, Ramadan is anticipated to start on 4/2/2022. May Allah (The Exalted) make it a blessed month for all of us.

IOWA Assessments

Fri, Mar 18, 2022

Dear 1st - 8th Parents, Assalamu Alaikum, It’s almost that time again – standardized testing is right around the corner. We will be administering our tests on the week of April 18 and possibly the week of April 25, insha'Allah.

SPIRIT WEEK: WEEK OF APRIL 11

Fri, Mar 18, 2022

In preparation for the IOWA Assessment, we will be celebrating Spirit Week during the week of April 11. The following activities will help kick off the week and build student motivation. School Spirit Week is also a lot of fun, so be creative! Even though the Uniform Policy requirement will be waived, please be reminded that students must dress Islamically appropriate. Students choosing not to participate in spirit week should come to school in regular school uniform.

DU School Closing Policy

Sat, Jan 1, 2022

A number of procedures are in place in order to ensure that families receive accurate information about school closing due to inclement weather. We understand that our decision to open or close school in bad weather has a significant effect on families. Therefore, we would like to remind all parents that once we know about a change in school opening, the primary source of communication is the school website.

DU School Delays Policy

Sat, Jan 1, 2022

Please see the following if the school decides on an hour or two-hour delay start. If school decides on an hour delay (class starts at 9AM), students may be dropped off at school as early as 8:30AM.

2021-22 Scripps Spelling Bee Winners

Tue, Dec 14, 2021

Congratulations to all students who participated in the 2021-22 Scripps Spelling Bee competition and a special congratulation announcement goes out to the following students for winning the competition at their grade levels. Thank you to Mrs. Ramquist for organizing the competition. May Allah (SWT) reward all her efforts. School Champion: Kulsum Mohammed, 4th Grade School Runner-up: Douae Soliman, 8th Grade

FIRST Lego League, the Learning Machine

Tue, Dec 14, 2021

Congratulations!!! MashaAllah, our FLL (First Lego League) Team, "The Learning Machine," advanced to Illinois State Championship and received the Core Values Award. We are so proud of our students and we wish them success in the State Championship Insha’Allah.

Cold Weather Gear

Fri, Nov 12, 2021

Students are to dress appropriately for the cold days. As mentioned before, we will have outdoor recess daily, weather permitting.

2021-2022 Scripps Spelling Bee

Fri, Nov 12, 2021

Daarul Uloom will once again be using the Scripps National Spelling Bee for its annual Spelling Bee competition. The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation’s largest and longest-running educational program, having launched in 1925. The purpose of the Scripps National Spelling Bee is to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives. Visit spellingbee.com for more information about the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is administered on a not-for-profit basis by The E.W. Scripps Company.

HS Fundraiser Snack Bar Sale

Fri, Nov 12, 2021

HS will be selling snacks at the front and HS offices during the week of November 15.

Parent/Student Handbook

Fri, Nov 5, 2021

Parents, please take the time to go over Parent/Student Handbook at the DU website. In order to access the handbook, you must setup an account and go to the "Parent" tab to access the handbook. Make sure students understand the following:

Online Learning Through Zoom

Fri, Nov 5, 2021

This is a reminder that Zoom link will only be available to student(s) who,

Supervised Fire Drill

Fri, Oct 29, 2021

We conducted a supervised fire drill with the Peoria Fire Department, Thursday, October 29, 2021. Our staff and students responded in two minutes and 40 seconds, in an accurate, calm, and a timely manner following fire safety protocols.

We have a winner!

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

Our students participated in the Anti Bullying Door Contest to help all of us learn the message of treating one another with kindness and respect. They were asked to work together and decorate their classroom’s door with an anti-bullying theme messages and arts by Wednesday, October 20. All students did an excellent job and worked hard to show their talents! We asked all staff to vote the door on Thursday and we have winners! We selected one winner from each category: Preschool and KG, Elementary, Middle School and High School.

Parent Teacher Conference

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

It was a successful conference, Alhamdulillah! We thank parents and teachers for making it a success.

Thursday, 10/21 is Half Day of School

Fri, Oct 15, 2021

Thursday, October 21 will be a half day of school with dismissal at 11:30AM for ALL students.

2021-2022 Parent-Teacher Conferences

Fri, Oct 15, 2021

DU Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021, from 12:30-3:15PM and Friday, October 22, 2021 from 8:00AM-12:00PM.

$1 Free Uniform Day

Fri, Oct 1, 2021

On $1 Free Uniform Day, students may donate $1 to wear non-uniform clothing of their choice. Students are expected to dress appropriately in Islamic manner. This is an optional event that students may participate. All proceeds will go toward school activities/events throughout the year.

Drop-off and Pick-up Process

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

Drop-off Process 1. Use circle drive only when your student(s) is/are ready to leave car once you stop. 2. Drivers must stay in a single lane next to the curb. (The 2nd driving lane is designated to HS students ONLY) 3. Remain in this lane and pull up as far as possible to the end of the circle/curb. Please do not stop somewhere in the middle to drop off because that will further create a long line of cars. 4. Parent(s) not to come out of the car. 5. Student(s) leave(s) from the right side of the car and head to the side walk. 6. Keep student(s) until you arrive to the circle drive and do not drop off student(s) before that. 7. If your student(s) need help, please park your car in the designated areas as highlighted in the Map and Parking Area Instruction below.

QuickSchools: 2021-22 Progress Report

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

2021-22 Q1 Progress Report will be available for parents' view on QuickSchools today, Friday, September 17, after 3PM. See below for progress report released dates for this school year.

Mask is Required!

Fri, Sep 10, 2021

As most of us know by now, social distancing and wearing a mask at all times are important measures to protect ourselves and our community. Therefore, I highly encourage all of us to adhere to these guidelines and requirements. It is DU requirement that all Students, Teachers, Parents, and any visitors to wear a mask in a proper way and comply to social distancing.

DU Uniform Policy

Fri, Sep 3, 2021

We have seen some students who are not in proper uniform. We believe it is time to remind all parents of our expectations for the uniform.

Practice Fire Drill

Fri, Sep 3, 2021

We completed our first of the three required fire drills for the school year on Tuesday, August 31, and all staff and students evacuated in 2 minutes and 53 seconds,

COVID Symptoms: Keeping Sick Child Home

Fri, Aug 27, 2021

Medical Evaluation and Testing are Strongly Recommended for ALL Persons with COVID-Like Symptoms. I Please keep your child home if he exhibits ANY of these symptoms: Fever (100.4°F or higher), new onset of moderate to severe headache, shortness of breath, new cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, new loss of sense of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, muscle or body aches from unknown cause. I To retun to school, please present the following; 1. Negative COVID19 Test, OR I 2. Alternative Diagnosis document from your healthcare provider stating "there is no clinical suspicion for COVID19"

Snacks For Sale in the Office

Fri, Aug 27, 2021

DU Office decided to start selling snacks in the office. The snack station will be available for students' purchase in the lobby.

QuickSchools

Fri, Aug 20, 2021

Daarul Uloom is using QuickSchools, an online school management software that keeps track of your child's progress. As parents, you can get updates on your child's records and progress via your account.

Peoria Public Library

Fri, Aug 20, 2021

If you have not already done so, please visit Peoria Public Library and create an account as they have tons of resources for your child to use. Please see the link below for more information.

Facebook

Fri, Aug 20, 2021

Please visit Daarul Uloom Facebook page for school news, updates, and also classroom activities. See link.

PowerSchool/Haiku Digital Learning Platform

Fri, Aug 20, 2021

Teachers will have the class information, assignments, and announcements posted on the platform, so students are expected to check every day. An email invitation has been sent out to all new parents with the log in information. Please log in and make sure that you can have access your child's grade page.

Communication with Teachers and School Admin

Fri, Aug 20, 2021

I would encourage you to get to know your child’s teacher, their expectations, and to work closely with them throughout the course of the school year. Your level of involvement will play a key role in your child’s academic success.

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