Dear Parents,
Hari Om! Pranams! Hope everyone had a relaxing and safe Thanksgiving break. In our last class we had an introductory discussion about the Bhagavad Gita. The details can be found here.
As we have a few new and returning students this year, we are resending the zoom link for our Friday class.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76476733396?pwd=THN4NGxWNXdHWGZmc0JXRDRNazJ4UT09
Meeting ID: 764 7673 3396 Passcode: Hariom123
Here is the link to join the Whatsapp group for parents and students. We will be sending important, only class relevant and time sensitive communication here, so please join. Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/ExniwwOl3zGLpQeByOtj08
We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate once again that this essentially being a philosophy class, the children who participate will get the most out of attending. Parents' reinforcement of the importance of Bala Vihar class/discussion is critical. If children are just logging in to check a box, it is a waste of precious time that they cannot afford.
What do we mean by class participation?
1. Coming to class regularly and on time - @ 7:00 pm
2. Connecting to the zoom meeting on a limited distraction device (laptop or chromebook is better than a phone)
3. Listening attentively without distractions (texting, playing a game, or watching something else in another window during class is not a good idea)
4. Keeping the video on to help teachers see them and their body language so we are not teaching to a blank screen - We will be requiring this from now on
5. Speaking up freely, and especially when questions/opinions are asked
6. Connecting topics discussed with their personal experiences and sharing what they feel comfortable helps internalize the concepts discussed
We will jump into Chapter 1 of the Gita this week, and discuss Arjuna's distress, how he verbalizes it and rationalizes his escape. Careful listening and reflection will remind us of ourselves in Arjuna's place whenever a challenge looms large in our lives.
Look forward to seeing all the children on Friday!
Thank you,
Aruna and Sirisha