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Welcome and Hari Om!. Chinmaya Mission Phoenix. Today’s agenda. 9:30 – 10:00 – Assembly – Gurudev Namavali 10:00 – 10:30 – Orientation/Teacher introductions 10:30 – Teachers/Children go to Balavihar 10:30 – 11:00 – Q&A /Purchase books/Membership - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Chinmaya Mission Phoenix
Welcome and Hari Om!
Today’s agenda• 9:30 – 10:00 – Assembly – Gurudev Namavali• 10:00 – 10:30 – Orientation/Teacher introductions • 10:30 – Teachers/Children go to Balavihar• 10:30 – 11:00 – Q&A /Purchase books/Membership• 11:00 – 11:30 – Parents meet Balavihar teacher in class
Chinmaya Mission
• Mission Statement - To provide to individuals from any background the wisdom of Vedanta and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness, enabling them to become positive contributors to society.
• Motto - To provide maximum happiness to the maximum number of people for the maximum amount of time.
Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda
Weekly ScheduleTime Children AdultsPrior to 9:25am Be Seated Be Seated9:30am-10:00am Assembly Assembly10:10am-11:10am Bala Vihar Bhagvad Geetha
Time Children Adults9:00 - 9:25 Bhajan class with Geetha
Sundaram in room B14911:15am-12:00pm
Language Classes Gr 1 – Self-unfoldment Gr 2 – Manashodanam + Bhagvad Geetha lectures by GurujiGr 3 – Upanishad Ganga
Optional Programs
Assembly
• Regular activities:– Bhajans/Shlokas (monthly schedule to be published)– Bhagvad Gita Chanting– Birthday recognition for children– Announcements
• Special events:– Presentation by Balavihar and language classes– Celebration of festivals
Bala Vihar• The goal of Bala Vihar is to
– Teach children self-discipline, instill a sense of responsibility, and enable them to make the right choices.
– Provide a solid spiritual foundation in Hindu philosophy coupled with a deep appreciation for Indian heritage and culture.
Class Room Topic TeachersPre-K B149 Introduction to Gods & Goddesses Parents leadKindergarten B202 Alphabet Safari Manju and Vandana
1st B217 Bala Ramayan Aparna and Bala Ravindran
2nd B218 Hanuman Sujaya and Sajith3rd B220 Bala Bhagvatam Kalpana and Suresh4th B241 Symbolism in Hinduism Kailash and Rama Balaji
5th and 6th B243 Ramayana Characters + Saints of India Asutosh and Benoy
7th and 8th B248 Mahabharata – Story and Characters Madhu and Kalyan
9th and 10th B247 Hindu culture Venkatesh and Ravi
11th and 12th C202 13 Values of Geetha + volunteering Ranju
Vidyadanam mahadanam (charity of knowledge is the highest charity)
Children Responsibilities
Bring• Balavihar bags and handbook• Bhagvad Gita chanting book• Notebook, pencil, eraser, sharpner• Book of Hymns – 4th grade and higher classes
Follow• Class rules set by teacher• Instructions for home work
Participate and Have Fun
Study Group• Study groups provide an opportunity to discuss scriptural texts in a
group setting.
SESSION TOPIC Participants MODERATOR10:10 – 11:10
Bhagvad Geetha (ch 12 + ch 6)
All adults Bala
11:15-12:00
Self-unfoldment New members SudhamaManashodanam +Bhagvad Geetha lectures by Guruji
Balavihar teachers + Adv. Vedanta study group
Sridhar and Uma aunty
Upanishad Ganga All others Neeraj
Back up moderators are need for each study group. Please volunteer by contacting the primary moderator
Other Mission Activities• Jyana Yagna (Acharya/CM Swami-ji visits)
– In general 3-4 times/year.– First event: Swami Chidatmanandji visit Aug 28-31
• Fund raising dinner and program• Holi picnic• Diwali pooja and dinner• Community service
– Food drive during ThanksGiving– Volunteer Service at community organizations
• Bhagvad Geetha competition – Jan 26, 2013• Annual Day program and lunch• Monthly article in Valley India Times
Swami Chidatmanandji’s Visit• Dates :August 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st • Time: 6:30pm to 8pm• Topic: Ascending Happiness• Location:
– Granite Reef Senior Center– 1700 North Granite Reef Road– Scottsdale, AZ 85257– (480) 312-1700
• Swamiji will also talk at Intel Chandler (C6-109) on Wednesday, August 29th on the topic ‘ Strategy for Success’ from 11:30am to 1pm
Acharaya CM Hyderabad
Calendar
• Session Aug 5, 2012 – May 19, 2013• Fundraising program and dinner Nov 17• Holidays
– Labor day - Sept 2– Fall break Oct 7– Thanksgiving Nov 25– Winter break Dec 23, 30– Spring break – Mar 10
House Rules• Please arrive between 9:15-9:25 and be seated before assembly
starts. Arriving late is disruptive to the entire assembly.• Cell phones - Switch off or set to silent mode. No texting in the
assembly or classroom. Pl. step out if you need to attend to some urgent matter.
• Do not socialize during the session• A parent/designated adult guardian must be present on the
school premises at all times during the session for each child– CMP is not set up for safety and legal responsibilities of caring for your
child without parent/adult guardian presence
Norms
1. Greeting - “Hari Om” with folded hands2. Line footwear neatly outside the classroom3. Attend regularly and arrive on time4. Preferred dress code - Indian 5. Set aside family time to practice shlokas and go over what was
discussed in Balavihar class6. Communicate with your child’s teachers. Give us feedback7. Volunteer your time and talent for mission activities
Let’s all have a great year!