Parent Resources

Elementary* Girls Uniform: Every K-5 female student must wear a jumper over uniform slacks/chinos. Students may only wear navy dress slacks/chinos under the jumper, no yoga pants. For our younger girls, we have added an elastic waist pant to be worn under the jumper. Leggings are no longer allowed under jumpers. Collar-less shirts and T-shirts are not allowed as uniform blouses. If layering for colder weather, layers must be of the SAME color (white on white for polo, or navy blue on navy blue for gym)

• CAI plaid Drop-waist Shift Jumper worn over navy uniform slacks/chinos. Available exclusively from Schoolbelles.
• Round collar or polo style blouse, short or long sleeved (no logo required).
• Embroidered CAI logo fleece quarter zipper or full zipper sweater in green or gray. Available exclusively from Schoolbelles.
• Dress OR gym shoes (shoes must be a basic color, free of excessive decorations, flashing lights, glitter, or popular TV or cartoon characters). Fashion boots are not allowed.
• White, navy or black socks.

• White or navy plain hijab is required for 5th grade girls. Girls may mix the colors and wear blue under pieces with white scarves or vice versa, but no embellishments/sparkles are allowed are the hijab. The hijab must be long enough to cover all of the hair.

• Excessive, dangling jewelry and nail polish are not allowed.
• Gym:
  • Navy blue gym shirt with CAI logo, long or short sleeved
  • Navy blue, loose fitting athletic pants (yoga pants and leggings are not allowed in place of athletic pants)
  • Gym shoes
  • For girls who prefer a more modest look, the jumper may be worn over gym clothes.

*No uniform required for female childcare-preschool students.

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Middle School Girls Uniform: Different options are available for 6-8 girls in order to allow for a variety of looks.

• Option 1
  • Navy blue abaya with white trim. Available exclusively from East Essence.com. Comes in both girls and women’s sizes. Navy leggings or pants/chinos may be worn underneath.
  • Navy or white hijab.
    • Girls may mix the colors and wear blue under pieces with white scarves or vice versa, but no embellishments/sparkles are allowed are the hijab. The hijab must be long enough to cover all of the hair.
  • Option 2
    • CAI grey drop-waist shift jumper with plaid trim worn over navy uniform slacks/chinos, and navy or white hijab. Available exclusively from Schoolbelles.
    • Long sleeved, round collar or polo style blouse (no logo required).
    • Navy uniform slacks/chinos (no yoga pants or leggings allowed).
    • Navy or white hijab
      • Girls may mix the colors and wear blue under pieces with white scarves or vice versa, but no embellishments/sparkles are allowed are the hijab. The hijab must be long enough to cover all of the hair.
    • Option 3
      • Long, maxi A-line navy skirt (navy leggings may be worn underneath).Available exclusively from Schoolbelles.

      • Round collar or polo style blouse with CAI logo.

      • Navy or white hijab.

        • Girls may mix the colors and wear blue under pieces with white scarves or vice versa, but no embellishments/sparkles are allowed are the hijab. The hijab must be long enough to cover all of the hair.

    • Embroidered CAI logo fleece quarter zipper or full zipper sweater in green or gray. Available exclusively from Schoolbelles.

    • Navy blue cardigan sweater Available exclusively from Lands End.
    • Dress OR gym shoes (shoes must be a basic color, free of excessive decorations). Fashion boots are not allowed.
    • White, navy or black socks.
    • Navy or white plain hijab (required for MS girls). Girls may wear coordinating under pieces of white and/or navy, but no embellishments/sparkles are allowed are the hijab. The hijab must be long enough to cover all of the hair.
    • Excessive, dangling jewelry and nail polish are not allowed.
    • Gym:
      • CMS girls’ gym uniform is a navy blue tunic with white accent stripes (no logo required) available exclusively from East Essence.com. Comes in both girls and women’s sizes.
        • With Options 1 and 3, girls would need to wear or change into navy long-sleeved gym shirt with logo
      • Navy blue, loose fitting athletic pants (yoga pants and leggings are not allowed in place of athletic pants)
      • Gym shoes

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Elementary* School Boys Uniform: All K-5 boys must wear the grey polo style shirt with the CAI logo and navy blue trousers/pants. Cargo pants are not uniform. If layering for colder weather, layers must be of the SAME color (grey on grey for polo, or navy blue on navy blue for gym)

• Grey polo style shirt with the CAI logo—mandatory, long or short sleeved
• Embroidered CAI logo fleece quarter zipper or full zipper sweater in green or gray. Available exclusively from Schoolbelles.
• Dress OR gym shoes (shoes must be a basic color, free of flashing lights, or popular TV or cartoon characters).
• White, navy or black socks.
• Gym:
  • Navy blue gym shirt with CAI logo, long or short sleeved
  • Navy blue, loose fitting athletic pants
  • Gym shoes

*No uniform required for male childcare-preschool students.

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Middle School Boys Uniform: All 6-8 boys must wear the white polo style shirt with the CAI logo and navy blue trousers/pants. Cargo pants are not uniform. If layering for colder weather, layers must be of the SAME color (white on white for polo, or navy blue on navy blue for gym)

• White polo style shirt with the CAI logo—mandatory, long or short sleeved
• Embroidered CAI logo fleece quarter zipper or full zipper sweater in green or gray. Available exclusively from Schoolbelle’s.
• Dress OR gym shoes (shoes must be a basic color, free of flashing lights, or popular TV or cartoon characters).
• White, navy or black socks.
• Gym:
  • Navy blue gym shirt with CAI logo, long or short sleeved
  • Navy blue, loose fitting athletic pants
  • Gym shoes

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Uniform Suppliers: Schoolbelles in Canton or Schoolbelles.com (School Code: S1168), Lands End.com (School #900156142), EastEssence.com

• Certain items are available exclusively from one supplier or the other as indicated above.
• If you have any questions about the uniform, feel free to contact the main office at 734-729-1000

• If you have any issues with the uniform, please contact the supplier directly

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Please bring ALL the following supplies during the first week of school. At various times in the school year, additional supplies may be required.

Personal Supplies: Please LABEL everything with the student’s first and last name.

• 2 glue sticks

• 1 pack of 24 Crayola color pencils

• 1 large white poster board

• 1 pack of light-colored card stock

• 1 tissue box
• 1 pack of lunch napkins
• 1 washable/wipe-able lunch mat
• 1 pair of skid-proof and waterproof slippers
• 1 pack of baby wipes
• 1 Nap Sac blanket w/ attached pillow
  • Please have your small pillow and blanket in a mesh bag: NO PLASTIC BAGS OR GROCERY BAGS PLEASE.
• 1 set of extra clothes (includes undershirt, underwear, t-shirt, elastic pants, and socks)
  • Please make sure to put your child’s extra clothes in a big Ziploc bag with your child’s name on it.

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Please bring ALL the following supplies during the first week of school. At various times in the school year, additional supplies may be required.

Personal Supplies: Please LABEL everything with the student’s first and last name.

• 2 primary journals – (top is blank for the picture & bottom has handwriting lines)

• 1 plastic pencil box

• 1 set of pencils (# 2)

• 1 set of crayons (must be Crayola)

• 4 glue sticks (must be Elmer’s glue w/orange cap)

• 1 pair of scissors

• Lunch box

• small backpack

• reusable, non-glass water bottle

• foldable placemat

• small prayer rug (please put in a tote bag)

• 1 set of washable markers

• 1 ball of yarn

• 1 set of Play-Doh

• 1 sketch pad or sketch book

• 1 watercolor set w/brush (dry palette)

• $10 art supply fee (to be handed in to homeroom teacher during first week)

Portfolio Supplies: Please assemble at home and put the index tab dividers and sheet protectors in the portfolio before bringing to school.

• 1 inch binder

• Index tab dividers for the binder (1 set of six)

• 50 sheet protectors

• Cover page with the following information:

  • Title – “My Kindergarten Portfolio
  • Photo of your child
  • Your child’s first and last name

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Please bring ALL the following supplies during the first week of school. At various times in the school year, additional supplies may be required.

Personal and Community Supplies:

• backpack (NO wheels/pictures/lights/sounds)

• lunchbox (NO pictures/lights/sounds)

• foldable placemats (cleaned daily)

• 2 boxes of tissues

• 3 packages of unscented baby wipes

• hand sanitizer 8oz. (70% alcohol)

• reusable water bottle

• individual size prayer rug (folded inside a labeled gallon size bag)

• extra disposable solid color masks (in a ziplock bag)

• 1 large zip kit (plain- NO pictures please)

• 10 Elmer’s glue sticks

• 4 different solid color folders

• 2 thin dry erase markers

• 1 white board eraser and spray

• 3 boxes of Crayola crayons (24 pack or larger)

• 1 pair of blunt tipped scissors

• 2 large Pink Pearl erasers

• 1 pack pre-sharpened #2 pencils

• 1 box of colored pencils (12 pack or larger)

• 1 box quart sized Ziplock bags

• 100 piece nature (plants/animals) puzzle

• 2 primary writing notebooks

Art Supplies: please place in art tote bag

• 1 ball of yarn

• 1 set Play-Doh

• 1 package of washable Crayola markers (10 pack or larger)

• watercolor set w/ brush (dry palette)

• 1 sketchbook

• $10 art supply fee (to be handed in to homeroom teacher during first week)

• 3 glue sticks

Portfolio Supplies:

•  1 inch clear view binder (has clear insertable cover overlay with a piece of paper with student’s name)
• 7 index tab dividers for the binder
  • PLEASE assemble the Portfolio at HOME prior to coming to school: Label the index tab dividers Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, Unit 4, Unit 5, Unit 6, and Unit 7.

Download 1st Grade Supply List

Please bring ALL the following supplies during the first week of school. At various times in the school year, additional supplies may be required.

Personal Supplies: Please LABEL everything with the student's first and last name.

• Reusable water bottle
• 1 small prayer rug (folded inside a labeled gallon size bag)
  • girls prayer clothes (white/navy) in a labeled bag
• 1 highlighter
• 1 small personal stapler
• 1 pencil box
• 1 ruler
• 1 small scissor
• 1 pencil sharpener with receptacle
•  5 folders
• 4 spiral bound notebooks
• 2 composition notebook
• 1 Clip board
• 1 washable/wipe-able lunch mat

Art Supplies: please place in art tote bag

• Watercolor set with brush (dry palette)
• 1 ball of yarn
• 1 set of Play-Doh
• 1 sketchpad/sketchbook
• 3 glue sticks
• $10 art supply fee (to be handed in to homeroom teacher during first week)

Portfolio Supplies: Please LABEL everything with the student's first and last name.

• 1 1⁄2 inch binder
• 6 Index tab dividers
• Sheet protectors- a pack of 48
  • Please label the tabs Units 1-6 and insert them in the binder to create six sections. Divide the sheet protectors among the six sections (8 sheet protections per section) and insert them equally. Thank you in advance!

Community Supplies: Please do NOT label. Teachers will pass out to class as needed.

• 2 boxes of pencils
• 1 pack pencil erasers
• 1 pack lined paper
• 1 pack of construction paper
• 1 pack of colored pencils or crayons
• 1 pack washable markers
• 2 rolls of tape
• 1 pack of index cards
• 5 glue stocks
• 2 bottles of liquid glue
• 3 packages of baby wipes
• 1 bottle hand sanitizer
• 4 boxes tissues
• 1 pack of fine or ultra fine point Sharpie markers

Boys Only:

• 1 pack blue pens
• 1 pack of chisel tip Expo dry erase markers
• 1 pack white cardstock

Girls Only:

• 1 pack red pens
• 1 pack of fine tip Expo dry erase markers
• 1 pack colored printer paper

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Please bring ALL the following supplies during the first week of school. At various times in the school year, additional supplies may be required.

Personal Supplies: Please LABEL everything with the student's first and last name.

• 6 color-coded individual one-subject spiral bound notebooks with matching folders:
  • Yellow – ELA
  • Red – Social Studies
  • Black – Qur’anic Arabic
  • Blue– Math
  • Green–Science
  • White – Islamic Studies 
• Backpack (no wheels) and lunchbox
• 1 washable/wipe-able lunch mat
• Reusable non-glass water bottle
• 1 small hand-held plastic pencil sharpener
• 1 heavy duty “home-study” folder 
• 1 cloth, solid colored book cover for mushaf
• 1 prayer rug (folded inside a labeled gallon size bag)
• girls white/navy hijab in a Ziploc gallon-size storage bag, labeled with name

Portfolio Supplies: Please compile the portfolio at HOME prior to coming to school.

• 1 inch binder (you may decorate your portfolio at home, before school starts)
• Index tab dividers for the binder (a set of 6)
• Sheet protectors (30 count)
• Please label the index tab dividers Unit 1 through Unit 6. After each index tab divider, place about 5 sheet protectors. Place extra sheet protectors in the back.

Community Supplies: Please do NOT label. Teachers will pass out to class as needed.

• 2 packages of baby wipes
• 5 glue sticks 
• 2 boxes of tissues
• 2 packages of pink erasers  
• 2 rolls of clear Scotch tape
• 1 box of multi-colored Expo dry erase markers
• 1 pack of multi-colored construction paper
• 1 pack of multicolored Sharpie markers w/board eraser
• 1 box of sharpened No. 2 pencils 

Science Project Supplies: Please LABEL with student name.

• 1 pack of Hot Glue sticks 
• 1 pack of Popsicle Sticks 
• 1 box of Toothpicks 
• 2 floppy poster boards

Art  Supplies: Please place in art tote.

• 1 set of color pencils
• 1 set of markers
• 1 watercolor set with brush (comes in dry color palates, not bottles or tubes)
• 1 set of Play-Doh
• 1 sketchpad or sketch book (personal use)
• 1 art canvas bag to put all your art supplies
• 1 ball of yarn (size, color, and thickness base on each student’s preference - for finger knitting and weaving)
• Minimum 3 glue sticks
• Scissors, rulers, pencil, eraser, sharpener (basic classroom pencil box supplies)
• $10 art supply fee (to be handed in to homeroom teacher during first week)

Download 3rd Grade Supply List

Please bring ALL the following supplies during the first week of school. At various times in the school year, additional supplies may be required.

Personal Supplies: Please LABEL everything with the student’s first and last name.

• 1 backpack (no wheels)
• 1 lunchbox with washable/wipe-able placemat/towel for lunchtime
• 1 reusable water bottle (no glass)
• 1 pencil pouch/bag/box AND the following supplies (all must fit):
  • 1 ruler
  • 1 pair of blunt tipped scissors
  • 3 rectangle pink erasers
  • 2 packs of white or colored index cards
  • sharpened No. 2 pencils
  • black and red pens
  • 1 pair of earbuds in a Ziploc ™ sandwich-size storage bag
• 1 small prayer rug (folded inside a labeled gallon size bag)
• 1 white/navy hijab in a Ziploc ™ gallon-size storage bag (girls only)
• 1 mushaf with a cloth book cover
• 1 clear or white three-pocket folder labeled Qur’anic Arabic
• individual, two-pocket folders in these colors, labeled by subject:
  • orange (Home Connection)
  • blue (Writing/ELA/Social Studies)
  • red (Math/Science)
• individual, spiral bound, wide ruled notebooks in these colors & sizes, labeled by subject:
  • 1 subject in green (Social Studies)
  • 2 subject in blue (Writing/ELA)
  • 3 subject in yellow (Qur’anic Arabic/Islamics/Halaqa)   
  • 3 subject in red (Math/Science)
• 1 pocket sized dictionary/thesaurus combo

Community Supplies: Please do NOT label. Teachers will pass out to class as needed.

• Girls only

• 1 box of Ziploc ™  bags in any size
• 3 boxes of tissues
• 5 rolls of clear Scotch ™ tape

• Boys only

• 2 packages of Expo dry erase markers
• 5 glue sticks
• 2 pads of Post-It sticky notes

Art Supplies: Please place in art tote bag.

• 1 sketchpad
• 1 pack of washable markers
• 1 set of Play-doh
• 1 watercolor set w/brush (dry palette)
• 1 ball of yarn
• 3 glue sticks
• 1 pack of colored pencils
• 1 handheld pencil sharpener
• $10 art supply fee (to be handed in to homeroom teacher during first week)

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Please bring ALL the following supplies during the first week of school. At various times in the school year, additional supplies may be required.

Personal Supplies: Please LABEL everything with the student’s first and last name.

• 1 backpack (NO WHEELS)
• 1 notebook for Qur’anic Arabic/Islamic Studies
• 1 small cloth mus’haf cover & mus’haf
• 1 multi pocket poly folder for Qur’anic Arabic
• 1 composition notebook for Writer’s Workshop 
• 1 notebook for Math
• 1 notebook for ELA and Social Studies 
• 3 plastic folders
• 1 personal hand-held sharpener
• 3 boxes of tissues
• 1 pack of index cards
• 1 pack of lined paper/loose leaf paper
• 1 box of Ziploc ™  bags
• 1 ruler
• 3 packs of pencils
• 1 pencil pouch/box
• 1 pack of rectangular pink erasers
• 1 package of Scotch tape 
• 1 pack of washable colored markers 
• 1 pack of colored pencils
• 1 pack of dry erase markers
• 1 pack of highlighters
• 1 pack of blue or black pens
• 1 pair of school scissors 
• 1 reusable non-glass water bottle
• 1 foldable washable/wipe-able placemat for lunch

Art Supplies: Please place in art tote bag.

• 1 set of colored pencils
• 1 water color set w/brush (dry palette)
• 1 set of Play-doh
• 1 sketchpad
• 1 ball of yarn
• $10 art supply fee (to be handed in to homeroom teacher during first week)

Prayer Supplies:

• Small prayer bag in labeled Ziplock bag
• Girls only: plain prayer skirt to be worn on gym days

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Please bring ALL the following supplies during the first week of school. At various times in the school year, additional supplies may be required.

Lockers will be used for storage of school supplies/personal items. Organizational shelves may be used, but NO adhesive accessories allowed!

Community Supplies for Shared Classroom Use

(Turn in to teacher for class use)

• 3 pack of Scotch © Tape
• 4 boxes of tissues
• 2-3 containers of Lysol © Wipes
• 1 pack of college ruled paper
• 1 pack of assorted cardstock

Personal Supplies for All Students:

General

• Personal travel prayer rug in a plastic ziplock bag or tote
• Reusable water bottle (no glass)
• 1 washable/wipeable placemat for lunch
• Backpack (no rolling backpacks please)
• 1 small mus-haf cover (plain color)
• Earbuds
• Pencil case/pouch
• Pencils, erasers, and personal pencil sharpener with receptacle)
• 3 different color pens
• 3 different color highlighters
• 3 glue sticks
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Roget’s Thesaurus (ISBN: 978-0451207166)

Art

• 1 set of color pencils
• 1 set of markers
• 1 watercolor set with brush (comes in dry color palettes, not bottles or tubes)
• 1 set of Play-Doh
• 1 sketchpad or sketch book (personal use)
• 1 art canvas bag to put all your art supplies
• 1 ball of yarn (any size, color, and thickness - for finger knitting and weaving)
• $10 art supply fee (to be handed in to homeroom teacher the first week of school)

6^th & 7^th Grade

Please color-coordinate each subject area as specified.

• Qur’anic Arabic: 8- pocket poly folder organizer (Office Depot/pictured at top right) and one yellow composition notebook
• Math: 1 blue 1 subject composition notebook & 1 matching blue poly two pocket folder, 1 regular calculator and one protractor.
• Science: 1 red 1 subject composition notebook & 1 matching red poly two pocket folder
• Social Studies: 1 purple 1 subject composition notebook & 1 matching purple poly two pocket folder
• English:  2 colorful 1-subject composition notebooks, 1, A5 personal size spiral college ruled notebook (pictured at bottom right) and 1 two-prong folder with pockets
• Post It Notes & Post It Flags or Post it Tabs
• 1 nice journal/notebook for Islamic Studies
• Homework Folder (any folder/color of your choice)

8^th Grade

• Qur’anic Arabic: 8- pocket poly folder organizer (Office Depot/ pictured on the right)
• 5 Spiral Notebooks or Composition Books
• 5 Matching Folders for the Notebooks or Composition Books
• 5-Subject Notebook for Math and 1 Matching Folder for Math
• Nice Journal for Halaqah
• Post It Notes
• Graphing Calculator (optional)

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