Stars and Stripes

Learning About the Stars and Stripes — Indoors & Out on Election Day! 

This Election Tuesday, our first graders celebrated learning, curiosity, and citizenship by exploring the meaning of the American flag — both in the classroom and outdoors! 

Through stories, art, and outdoor discussions, students discovered what each star and stripe represents, and how the flag stands for unity, respect, and responsibility.

At RQA, we nurture an understanding that good citizenship — whether in our school, community, or nation — is part of living the values our faith teaches us: respect, gratitude, and harmony. As our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “حب الوطن من الإيمان” — Love for one’s homeland is part of faith. 

It was a perfect day to connect what’s happening in our nation with hands-on learning right here at RQA — reminding our students that understanding the symbols of our country helps build appreciation, community, and pride, while grounding them in values that reflect both deen and duniya.