Olive Branch: Year in Review & Fundraiser
Building Minds, Nurturing Spirits
Support Our Students
Welcome to Our Family
Thank you for joining us. We are on a mission to make a difference in the lives of every child that enters through our doors.
Our Approach
Each and every child is special to us. Our incredibly hard-working and dedicated staff work closely with parents to ensure that each child succeeds—socially, emotionally, academically, and spiritually, God willing.
What Makes Us Unique?
Dual Focus
We focus on both academic excellence and spiritual growth ("Infinite potential in Deen and Dunia").
Dynamic Classrooms
We utilize a Dynamic Center-Based model (with extensive staff training on implementation).
Hands-On Learning
Education through projects, manipulatives, and games.
Critical Thinking
Our education focuses on how to think and write, not just what to think and write—emphasized through reading comprehension and logic training.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Lamya Sidky
President
Chelsea Freiwan
Vice President
Adib Ahmad
Treasurer
From Inception to Today
2021
Incorporated as an organization, laying the groundwork for our community.
2023
Launched our vibrant Summer Camp, offering enriching experiences for children.
2024
Opened our Learning Center for Homeschool Students, starting with a close-knit group of 11 students.
2025
Our enrollment more than doubled to 24 students. In Spring, we initiated After-School Activities (Arabic and Quran) and continue to expand our diverse class offerings every semester.
A Word from the Director
Student Life
  • Monthly Events: Student Fair, Spelling Bee, Math Tournament, Talent Show.
  • Field Trips: Hands-on exploration.
  • Spirit: Creating a Basketball Team, Merchandise, and a Mascot.
Academic & Support
  • Reading Log Initiative & Math Club.
  • "Quran in Action" program.
  • Partnership with MCS.
  • Student Counseling services.
  • Quran Hifzh program as an additional offering
Short Term Vision: Curriculum Expansion
Educational Goals
Expanding the project-based element of learning.
Real World
Incorporating real-world experiences for 4th grade and above.
Logic
Bringing in more elements that teach students how to learn and think logically.
Heritage
Incorporating more Islamic history into our Social Studies.
Resources
New Sports equipment and expanding Arts offerings.
Growth
Expand into Middle School.
Long Term Vision: A New Home
The Goal
Find a new property and building.
Perspectives on Education
Guest Speaker
Name: Dr. Ahmed Abdallah
Topic: Education and the importance of fundraising.
Help Us Close the Tuition Gap
The Challenge
There is a gap between what we charge for tuition and our operational expenses.
Our Commitment
We don't want to charge more because we know this would put the cost out of reach for many of our families.
The Request
In order to continue offering all of these services and expand them, we need your help.
Support Our Students
How to Contribute
Please consider making a recurring monthly pledge or giving a one-time donation. Jazaakumullahu khayran.
Q&A to follow.