by Sohail Khan
After providing for our community’s basic needs for faith
practice, (establishing salah), education and social services are the second
two priorities for community leaders.
Sunrise Academy was established to help fulfill the educational needs of
the community. First priority has been
for the children, of course, and the full-time and part-time programs are
growing. But the building is available
evenings and on Sunday, still, and the community has so many more needs for
education, so program planning is underway to create the best full usage of the
facilities, maximizing community benefit while helping to cover the costs of
upkeep and maintenance of the property.
Currently Sunrise is offering the following classes and
programs;
Spring 1998 offerings
- Arabic 101 Fee: $125
- Elementary Standard Arabic I for beginners. 10-week course – 3 hours/week.
- Arabic 102 Fee $125
- Elementary Standard Arabic II. 10-week course – 3 hours/week.
- Conversational English Fee $50
- 10-week curse – 1 1/2 hours/week. For learning English as a second language, covers a variety of conversational topics.
- Karate for Children Fee $75
- 10-week curse – 1 1/2 hours/week. Saturday afternoons. Open for both boys and girls.
- Basic Computer Literacy Fees: free
- 2 hour introductory course on Windows 95 and Microsoft Word 97. Several sessions Sunday, March 1, 1998.
- Microsoft Word & Excel 97 Fee: $100
- 10-week course – 2 hr/wk.
Classes start the first week in March ’98. Last day to register was February 27 but the
karate class is always open for new students.
Call Sunrise Academy for more information.
Several other activates and courses are under study, but
community input is desired to ensure that the maximum benefit criteria is
respected. Should the Arabic program be
expanded? A suggestion has been made to offer
French or English as a second language.
Do we have resources for these classes?
Do we have qualified teaches? Is
there enough interest to support an evening computer course for adults? Many in our community have difficulties with
the accounting and tax preparation necessary in American life. Would they like a course in home money management
and tax preparation?
We need more people who can speak about Islam in public, or
even possibly prepare to give khutbahs.
Do we have someone who can teach public speaking? Do we have the time, money, and enthusiasm to
support Islamic camps and retreats? Do
we have the manpower to organize and plan these activities? What Islamic topics should be covered on
them? Do we need more lectures, study
groups, or workshops on Islamic themes?
Who would like to organize them? Should the karate program be expanded? Some soccer activities were started. Should they be expanded? Would many women show up for an aerobics
class for women? First Aid, CPR, and
nutrition are generally needed courses.
Should we offer them or let other non-Muslim community agencies provide
this education for our people?
You input is needed.
We want to identify resources.
Let us know if you are a professional in your field and are available to
offer your expertise to the community.
Please contact Adam Muhammad at Sunrise Academy, Khaled Shammout at …. Or
Sohail Khan at ….
Open for Jummah Prayers – Sunrise Academy – Every Friday
from 1:30 to 2:00
Since the students of Sunrise cannot be taken to jummah, jummah
is being brought to them. The school board
has instituted jummah prayers in the multi-purpose room at Sunrise. The khutbah is designed for both adults and
young. Wudu facilities are
available. All Muslims are welcome to
participate.
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