As you journey through the 2020-2021 school year, I would like you to keep in mind ….
Dear Families,
Welcome to a new and exciting year of math! I hope you’ve all had an enjoyable and much relaxing summer and are looking forward to a wonderful academic year as I am. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you, open lines of communication and introduce the class syllabus.
My name is Mrs. Fatima Al Raishouni and this year marks my fifth year teaching in the Dearborn Public school district. I carry a Bachelor of Arts Degree and certification to teach k-5th grade, all subjects, and 6th-8th grade mathematics and language arts from The University of Michigan-Dearborn. Additionally, I have a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy with Administrative Certification from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. I am both grateful and excited to be working with you and your child this year.
Moreover, I consider myself fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of such a wonderful, determined and inspiring team. Here at Lowrey, it is our mission to educate all students to high academic standards within a safe, stimulating environment and ensure that they are prepared to become productive citizens. I will do my best to educate, inspire, and celebrate each child and provide them with a safe and stimulating environment so that they may reach academic excellence and be productive members in their community and beyond.
As I will be teaching your child 7th grade mathematics, it is my goal to teach for understanding. I will work with your child to develop and progress their mathematical powers to participate effectively as citizens and workers in our contemporary world. I hope to motivate them to become life-long learners and responsible, successful individuals.
I am excited for the chance to get to know your child, and I am looking forward to a happy, successful and productive school year.
To enable a successful school year, I have described, in detail, the following pertinent information in the syllabus found here, under the page titled Class Info, and under the folder titled Classroom Info Folder in my Schoology course:
- Course Description and Outline
- Classroom policies and procedures (Both face-to-face and virtual)
- Consequences for Failure to Adhere
- Incentives
- Grading Policy
- Attendance policy
- Learning Supplies/Materials
- Communication
- Extra Help Schedule/Office hours/virtual and in-person learning labs
- Schoology and Ready Classroom Mathematics support (helpful readings and videos)
Please take some time to review the syllabus with your child and then fill out the Google Form below by clicking on the link that correspond to your child’s hour. I look forward to working collaboratively with you in helping to maximize your child’s math potential. Should you have any question(s) or concern(s), please feel free to contact me via my Schoology course or by email at: alraisf@dearbornschools.org. Remember that together, we achieve more!
1st Hour –
4th Hour –
Supply list:
- Chromebook/laptop
- Login information for Schoology
- Mrs. Al Raishouni’s Zoom Room Link
- Small white board
- 1 or 2 dry erase markers
- 1 dry eraser/dry cloth
- Notebook (divided into 4 sections) – bellwork, notes, vocabulary words, and exit tickets
- Pencils
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to improve your child’s experience in Math at Lowrey Middle School.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Fatima Al Raishouni
Educating for the 21st Century & Making Students Globally Competitive Citizens