Dear Parents:
As-Salaamu Alaikum,
 
It is always a great honor to start the school year by sharing good news and new initiatives.  I am very proud of our accomplishments and wish to applaud the fantastic work of our excellent teaching and support staff and our hard working and motivated students.  

 
Insha'Allah, this year we are undertaking a number of initiatives to build on and strengthen our programs at PVS.
 

Our New Initiatives are as follows:
 

Al-Qaidah An-Noraniah: We have adopted the Al Qaidah An Noraniah method to teach reading of the Holy Qur'an with Tajweed for ALL students.  Alhamdulillah, our Qur'an teachers have completed the necessary training to implement this method.

Accreditation: the school will seek accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). This accreditation will engage our school in a constant self-evaluation and reflections to maintain the standard of excellence at PVS.  Insha'Allah, we anticipate completing all requirements by 2012.

 
Sports Complex:  The addition of Tennis and Basketball  to our sports programs for all grades, insha'Allah

Our Team:

 A heartfelt welcome to our new faculty members:
 
Dr. Mohamed Elkadi, Imam of Masjid an-Noor and a graduate of Al-Azhar University,  will teach Islamic Studies to grades 5-8.  Sheikh Elkadi served as a teacher and an Imam for more than 25.  He spent 15 years in The US at various Islamic centers including the Islamic Center of Jersey City, Islamic Center of Duncan ville, King Fahd Masjid, Long Beach Islamic Center, Islamic Center of South Bay, Al-Ilm Educational Institute and Horizons school.  Shaikh Elkadi memorized the Holy Qur'an at the age of 10 and has a Ph.D. in Islamic Culture and Origin of Da'wa in Islam from Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. 

Mrs. Elaine Abdelrahim will be teaching Reading and Language for grade 6 and Social Studies for grades 5-8.  She graduated from the University of Memphis with B.Sc. in Education with K-8 teaching license.  She taught 3rd grade at PVS for 2 years.

Mrs. Tracy Abdul Wakil will be teaching Reading and Language for grades 7 & 8.  She graduated from LeMoyne-Owen College with B.A. in English and is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Education at the University of Memphis. She has nine years of teaching experience in the Memphis City Schools. 

I also would like to welcome Dr. Hamed Ghazali, Director of Houston Qur'an Academy in Texas, Chairman of MAS Council of Islamic Schools (MASCIS), and professor at the Islamic American University.  Dr. Ghazali will provide consulting services in the areas of Arabic, Qur'an and Islamic Studies.  He will also provide his expertise with the SACS accreditation process.

A final thanks to all of you ,parents, for instilling the importance of learning in your children and supporting our educational programs. I look forward to working with you for another exciting and successful year, insha'Allah.  

May Allah (SWT) give us guidance along the way as we serve our children.

Warmest regards,

Wesam Salem

Principal