Namaste,

We are on to our second class this Sunday! Please make sure that you have the textbooks, notebook, pencil case in a backpack and a cheery smile ready at 9:45 am!

For families who want to download Mantra book : http://www.balviharallentown.org/uploads/8/1/3/2/81323136/balvihar_prarthana_book_2018_19v5.pdf

Satsangh :   We are looking forward to a presentation by Prof. Rao during Satsangh.    Prof. Balakrishna Rao has been a valuable citizen of Lehigh Valley, Retired Faculty at East Stroudsburg University and a pioneer for Social service.
Cleaning the highways has been a project he started with members of Lehigh Valley Kannada Koota since last decade.  With the help of Indian American Association of Lehigh Valley, they have  adopted a portion of highway that they diligently work on keeping clean. 

Prof. Rao is an example of how we, as Indian Americans can be shining beacons of light and lead our community to contribute selflessly. Please join us to learn more.

 
Balvihar Cafe Menu : 
Idli, Vada, Upma, Plain Dosa, Masala Dosa, Cheese Dosa.
 

Namaste,

Shri Ganeshaya Namaha!

Schedule : 
9:45 : Mantra Chants, Aarti, Pradakshina.
10 : Walk with teachers to the classrooms.
11:05 :  Change to Religion classrooms
Noon : Meet in the temple hall. Satsangh. Mandatory Parents meeting till 12:30.
12:30 : Take Fruit Prasad, Take snack pack, wear your shoes and have a great week!

Guidelines : Do not let younger siblings disturb the class. This is a great chance for the little ones to see how their older siblings learn at Balvihar, however please do not let younger siblings disturb the class. Unless requested by the teachers, please do not interrupt the class or teaching.     We are always in need of substitute teachers. If you wish to help, please talk to the teachers or email us at [email protected] and we will help you become one! 
Before you start for Mandir, help your child to set up their backpack for Balvihar. Pencil case, mantra books and an eager mind! New Families will get a mantra book folder.  Religion text books and a notebook will be provided to all students.  Language teachers will set you up with resources for the class. 


 Aarti and Satsangh : We expect all parents in lobby to join us in the temple and respect the Dharma. Our children learn by observing us. You are encouraged to take pictures of your children doing Aarti or presentations, however rest of the time please put your phone on mute.

A warm shower, healthy breakfast and plan to say Namaste to teachers and Panditji  are great ways to make your experience at Balvihar a happy one! See you on today! 


 

Namaste HTS Balvihar Families,

Shri Ganeshaya Namaha. We begin our 2018-19 Balvihar year from this Sunday September 16th at 9:45 am. Please save these dates in your phone calendar. http://www.balviharallentown.org/calendar-2018-19.html

Our schedule :

Mantra Chant & Aarti : 9:45 am - 10:05
Language Class : 10:10 am - 11:00
Religion Class : 11:05 am - noon
Satsangh : 12: 00 - 12:30 pm

All students will receive Religion Textbooks and notebooks from their teachers. All new students will receive Prarthna Folder with Calendar in it. These are the prayers they read and recite from in the morning. 

Please make sure kids have a healthy breakfast, help them pack their backpacks with at least 2 sharpened pencils, erasers, mantra book folder and encourage them to go to sleep on time. 

Suggestions to make Balvihar year optimal for your family : 

• Play Bhajans or mantra in car ride to Temple.

• Talk about your experiences learning about culture, language and theology as a child.

• Do namaskara to our priest Pt. Anandji and ask your kids to do the same.

• Leave shoes in Cubby.

• Maintain indoor voices.

• Speak to your family in your mother tongue.

• Eat lunch at Balvihar Cafe.

• Clean after yourselves and contribute towards cleanliness.

• Make new friends at temple.

• Ask your kids on the ride back about what new things did they learn at Balvihar today

• Instead of the word Mythology -  use Theology for Religion class.
  Balvihar Cafe Menu : Idli, Vada, Plain Dosa, Masala Dosa, Cheese Dosa and Gulab Jamun!!