Namaste Parents;
Please note, the registration for returning students would be held on the 20th and 27th March. Parents should check their child’s bag for the details on the registration. 
Updates from today’s class.
Class Site: Class 1C at Gurukul site
Session Review:  
Morning Routine: “Om”, “Tumhi Ho Maata” prayer led by kids volunteer. 
Cultural:
Our session started with “Guitar”...

Namaste Parents;
Please note, the registration for returning students would be held on the 20th and 27th March. The parents will receive an email about the details. 
Updates from today’s class.
Class Site: Class 1C at Gurukul site
Session Review:  
Morning Routine: “Om”, “Tumhi Ho Maata” prayer led by kids volunteer. 
Hindi:
• Review of vowels (sound/writing) अ आ इ ई उ ऊ ए ऐ...

Namaste Parents;
Updates from today’s class.
Note:  Saamya forgot her class folder, please have her to pick up in the next class.
Class Site: Class 1C at Gurukul site
Session Review:  
Morning Routine: “Om”, “Tumhi Ho Maata” prayer led by kids volunteer. 
Hindi:
• Review of vowels (sound/writing) अ आ इ ई उ ऊ ए ऐ . 
• Introduction of new vowels “ऋ ओ औ” – kids show great...

Namaste Parents;
Updates from last Sunday;
Reminder: No class this Sunday, 2/20 (Winter Break)  - class resumes 2/27
Class Site: Class 1C at Gurukul site
Session Review:  
Morning Routine: “Om”, “Tumhi Ho Maata” prayer led by kids volunteer.  Hindi:
• Review of vowels अ आ इ ई . 
• Introduction of     Kids really enjoy writing more than listening to...

Namaste Parents;
Updates from this Sunday;
Some of you have asked for resources to learn Hindi and especially using English.  I have come across this link which has references to some good sites (listed at end of this mail).  If you are new to Hindi, refer this link it will be useful.
Class Site: Class 1C at Gurukul site
Session Review:  
Morning Routine: “Om”, “Tumhi Ho Maata” prayer...

Namaste Parents;
Today was spent in PTC conference while parents volunteered (Risha’s and Zubin’s mom) ran the class.  Thank you to all parents to come in time and to help us run a smooth day!  We did get good feedback from parents and thanks for your appreciation.  We realize we had a short time, but if you still have any questions/concerns about your child, don’t hesitate to reach us. ...

Namaste Parents;
Important Reminders for Parents:
• Kids did great on their assessment.  Teachers provided helped where they need to help read and/or understand question, otherwise, it was really their own work.  Assessment results/sheet will be shared with parents on PTC day on Jan 30th.   After reviewing results, it seems most kids struggle in the spoken section, which really...

Namaste Parents;
Important Reminders for Parents:
• Next week is valuation for all classes: Jan 16th,  2011 – Sunday Hindi hour only. 
• Please note homework is due Jan 23, not next week.  Please use this week for prep (review) past material.
Class Site: Class 1C at Gurukul site
Session Review:  
Morning Routine: “Om”, “Tumhi Ho Maata” prayer  led by our 2 little...

Namaste Parents;
Important Reminders for Parents:
 •    Next class is on Jan 9, 2011. Enjoy Winter Break!!
Class Site: Class 1C at Gurukul site
Session Review:  
Morning Routine: “Om”, “Tumhi Ho Maata” prayer. 
Hindi
•         Review of last week topic – Days of the week.  It was really interesting to learn how Kids use creative...

Namaste Parents;
Important Reminders for Parents:

• No class for the next week. Next week is Thanks Giving Holiday
• I would not be present for Dec 5/Dec 12th class, but there would be some substitute teacher covering for me.
• There would be no star students presentations for the week of Dec 5 and Dec 12th.,  The next presentation would be on Dec 19th
• I would anticipate many...

Namaste Parents;
Important Reminders for Parents:

• Please make sure kids bring their Dhandias on Nov 13th Diwali celebration. Nov 14th is a holiday at Gurukul.
• There will mid year evaluation during the month of Jan.  I will send a separate mail with details. It would be around the material that we have already covered in the class. Please read carefully and prepare your child for mid...

Namaste Parents;
Today was a fun day – too much excitement for kids – Halloween day, cultural dance demo, and story time.  Read on..

Important Reminders for Parents:

• Please make sure kids bring their Dhandias on Nov 13th Diwali celebration. School might not have extra dhandia so it is important that all kids bring the Dhandia sticks provided to them last week to play on Diwali. Nov 14th...

Namaste Parents;
As we get to know each other, it is really exciting to see kids week after week. I will look forward to meeting kids every week. They are such a delight!!!

Important Reminders for Parents:

• Your kids will be bringing Dhandia sticks home. Please make sure they bring those Dhandia on Nov 13th Diwali celebration. School might not have extra dhandia so it is important that all kids...

Namaste Parents;
As we get to know each other, it is really exciting to see kids week after week. I will look forward to meeting kids every week. They are such a delight!!!

Important Reminders for Parents:

• Please mark your calendars. Diwali celebration date has been changed from 23rd October to 13th November.  Oct 14th, Sunday is a regular Gurukul class session.  Nov 13, Saturday...

Namaste Parents;
Update for today’s class.
Class Site: Class 1C at Gurukul site
Session Review:   Today was mainly our review week for whatever we learn in the past month
Morning Routine: “Tumhi Ho Maata” prayer led by our 2 little Vishesh Vidhyarthis (Srivanth and Yashvi) followed by their Hindi presentation about their family members
Hindi:
• Story telling: Story about “A Chatur chidia...

Namaste Parents;
Excellent week!  It was great to see kids making friends among themselves and started to show more enthusiasm in the class.
Class Site: Class 1C at Gurukul site
Session Review:
Morning Routine: OM chanting , “Tumhi Ho Maata” prayer led by our  first 2 first little Vishesh Vidhyarthis (Shruti and Aryan) followed by their beautiful speech. Thanks to kids and their parents for...

Namaste Parents;
Another exciting week and kids making noticeable progress!
Class Site: Class 1C at Gurukul site
Session Review:
Morning Routine: OM chanting followed by “Tumhi Ho Maata” prayer
Hindi:
• Review of last week’s body parts through a game “body part” guessing where each kid in a team will think of a body part by giving clues and other teams would have to guess
• Introduction of Colors...

Namaste Parents;
For those who did not receive class communication last week, please review the attached email from the first week. 
Class Site: Class 1C at Gurukul site
Session Review: 
I definitely noticed a big change from the last week to this week – kids were  lot more comfortable sitting in the class, being open, and interactive with their class mates and with teachers.  Less...

Namaste Parents;
Welcome to Gurukul Community!!!
I am really excited to work with your child and you all parents.   We have 21 beautiful smart kids in our class and I can tell you it is going to be a great fun program and an long lasting experience for everyone.  Sorry for the long mail, but it is important.  Please take time to review this mail, it has important information for you...