We are excited to announce that new student applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now OPEN! 🎉 If you have new siblings who would like to apply to Manara Academy, or know of any new families interested in joining our community, now is the time to apply! 🏫💫
Stay Warm! Stay Safe! ❄️🚌 As temperatures drop, remember to bundle up before heading to school or to the bus stop. Layers, hats, gloves, coats and safe footwear are a must! In the event there is a change to school operations, stay informed! 🌨️✨
TELPAS
Welcome back to school! We hope everyone had a wonderful winter break!
Manara Academy hopes everyone had a wonderful Winter Break!
We are excited to see all of our students back and ready for an amazing second half of the school year.
JUST A REMINDER: Students will resume school on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Winter Break is from December 23, 2024 to January 7, 2025
World Arabic Language Day!
Special Populations Newsletter!
📣 Announcement: Title III Parent, Family & Community Engagement Fair Hosted by Region 10’s Multilingual Team
We are excited to invite you to the Title III Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Fair! This event is designed to empower and inform families and community members about supporting multilingual learners and fostering strong family engagement.
📅 Date & Time: Feb 26, 2025 From 9:00am - 3:00pm
📍 Location: 400 E. Spring Valley Rd. Richardson, TX 75081
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together!
For more information or any questions, please contact: Ms. Chamri at cchamri@manaraacademy.org
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Family Spotlight
Manara Academy celebrates our principals in recognition of Principal Appreciation Month. Thank you to our principals! Your unwavering support and service is appreciated!
Manara Academy is excited to announce the availability of school chaplaincy services for our families and students! Sh. Bakeer will be available at all of our campus locations beginning in November. He looks forward to serving the families of Manara. Chaplaincy services are provided for all students using a non-denominational approach. Parent permission forms for chaplaincy services are available upon request. Yousef Bakeer is a scholar and youth worker who has dedicated the last 15 years of his life to serving the youth community. Born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, he graduated from Al-Azhar University with a Bachelor's degree in Islamic Studies. He is fluent in several languages and has traveled the world to share his knowledge. As the Youth Director for Valley Ranch Islamic Center and a teacher with Manara Institute, he mentors Muslim youth and helps them develop a deeper understanding of their faith. He holds an ijaza in Quran and is pursuing advanced degrees in Islamic Studies and chaplaincy. Sheikh Yousef's education and experience make him a valuable resource for the Muslim community, and his dedication to youth has inspired many to pursue a life of service and faith.
Congratulations Manara! We have been recognized as a 2024 Canopy School nominated for innovation and student-centered learning.
Dyslexia
Suicide Awareness Month!
School will be closed on Monday, September 2nd due to the Labor Day Holiday and Tuesday September 3rd for Teacher Professional Development. School will resume on Wednesday, September 4, 2023. Have a safe holiday weekend!
📸 Picture Day is coming on Friday, August 30th! 😄Pre-order your school pictures today on mylifetouch.com using the Picture Day ID found on your flyer, Lifetouch email communications or search for it online at mylifetouch.com.✨
Thank you to everyone who has already paid the Chromebook insurance fee. If you haven't already, please make your payment through our web store (https://manaraacademy.revtrak.net/) as students will receiving their Chromebooks this week.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to announce that this Friday will be the Student Chromebook Distribution Day. During this event, Manara Academy will be distributing Chromebooks for students in grades 3 to 12 to be used both at school and at home for the school year. To ensure a smooth process, please remember to address the following:
Damage Fees and Missing Cords: To existing families, please ensure that any outstanding damage or missing equipment fees are paid before reassigning a Chromebook via the link below.
Additionally, we request your continued assistance in searching for Chromebook charger that may not have been returned when students turned in their equipment last year.
Insurance Fee: This is a reminder that both returning and new students must pay the insurance fee for the 2024-2025 school year before they can pick up their device. The insurance fee was previously communicated to meet the teacher parent night, and several emails and text messages were sent. We thank everyone who has already completed this task, as this fee helps support normal wear and tear from daily usage of these devices.
Device Verification: This year, we are implementing measures to improve Chromebook device accountability. We will send a link to each student's email that includes photos of all items assigned to them. We ask you to check the photos with your child(ren) to make sure the items match what is assigned, and please keep an eye out for this email soon. Once the photos have been verified, please sign the form and return it to your child's homeroom teacher.
Thank you for your assistance and support, as this is essential to ensuring that each student is well-prepared and responsible for their Chromebook this year.
Please navigate to the link below access our Web Store, where you can make payment for the fees.
https://manaraacademy.revtrak.net/
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you,
Manara Academy Staff