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Welcome to SILC

Welcome to SILC. Outline. Introduction to SILC Typical Day What to expect in each class? What do we expect from students, parents, volunteers? SILC Calendar Outline of major events SILC in the community Volunteering Introduction to Teachers (Will NOT be covered). Welcome to SILC.

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Welcome to SILC

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  1. Welcome to SILC

  2. Outline • Introduction to SILC • Typical Day • What to expect in each class? • What do we expect from students, parents, volunteers? • SILC Calendar • Outline of major events • SILC in the community • Volunteering • Introduction to Teachers (Will NOT be covered)

  3. Welcome to SILC • Interested in learning about India's rich diversity, languages, culture, cooking, arts and dances? If so, then SILC is the place for you. • More than just a weekend school • Learn about India in a fun filled way – what’s the 'dot' on the forehead • Also take the opportunity to learn of the highly evolved thoughts from India including historical and other significant events, geography, natural resources, festivals, games, food, art, dance, music and more! • Strives to develop well-informed individuals in a non religious setting. • Plays pivotal role in bridging the cultural gap and enhancing mutual understanding of foreign origins and cultures which are vital for strengthening ties between cultures & nations. • Welcome to the SILC family and enjoy India's rich experiences! • Listen to stories, anecdotes, epics, and great literary works that inform and inspire us all.

  4. History of SILC • Started in 1979 as Bharat School and then morphed in SILC. • Run as a non-profit by volunteers for its entire history • Enrollments ranged from 15 students in its first year to 200 students last year • Languages: Bangla (Bengali), Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu • Electives: Art, Yoga, Sports/Cricket, Cooking, Special Achievement Project, AP, General Knowledge, Literature, dance, music (tabla) Secret of SILC’s longevity: Dedication and Passion of our volunteers.

  5. SILC Board (2011-12) Baiju Sadanandam - Gurukul support

  6. SILC website silcmn.comand www.silcblogs.com

  7. GURUKUL • Starting the academic year 2011-12, registration to SILC is done through “GURUKUL, the SILC Online Registration System”. • Link to GURUKUL can be found at http://www.silcmn.com • Paper-based registrations are no longer entertained. • All the volunteers and teachers are also required to register in GURUKUL. • All the communications will also be managed through GURUKUL.

  8. GURUKUL contd.

  9. GURUKUL contd. • Please ensure that you are registered through GURUKUL • It helps us to reach out to you and to better run the school Want to carpool? Contact the Director-Registrations for info

  10. Refund Policy SILC refund policy is as follows: • SILC will refund 100% of the fee during the first 30 days after opening • SILC will refund 50% of the fee, after the first 30 days and before the end of December • SILC will offer no refunds after December • Refund will be through check only, irrespective of the mode of payment of the registration fee • 3 to 4 weeks to process a refund request

  11. How the money is used? • SILC is a non-profit organization • Completely run by unpaid volunteers • The registration fee (that is the only annual fee; it is not weekly or monthly) is primarily to offset the cost of renting the school • Remaining fee is used for: • School supplies • SILC Yearbook & Newsletters • To maintain the web site & GURUKUL • To support field trips • To purchase the capital equipment • To maintain the SILC library

  12. SILC Scholarships • SILC strives to be a school that is open to all. We have students and parents from various parts of the world. Our instruction is inclusive to all faiths and traditions. Anyone interested in learning about India is welcome to attend and explore its rich language and culture. • As such, SILC is proud to offer a scholarship to those who would like to attend but may find it difficult to pay for the yearly fee. • SILC will waive 50% of the fee for students who qualify. • To apply, the parent(s) must write a paragraph demonstrating need. Please explain why the SILC fee is excessive for your family. • We do not require income information. • Applications are due by first Saturday of October, though exceptions can be made for students who start later in the year. Send a mail to info@silcmn.com if you are applying for scholarship

  13. Typical day • 10:00am to 10:05am - Invocation10:05am to 10:50am - Language 10:50am to 11:00am - Recess • 11:00am to 11:45am - Social Studies/Literature/Adult Dance • 11:00 am to 12:00pm - Preschool • 11:45am to 12:30pm - Electives Visit http://www.silcmn.com for any announcements, schedules, contacts

  14. Starting the day withVandeMataram • 10:00am to 10:05am –InvocationSILC family sings VandeMataram at the start of the school day. • It is expected that all members of SILC, parents & children, should stand at attention when these are being performed and join in, if they can. • Lyrics & transliteration of this song is in SILC folder • You can also find the video on YouTube or on http://www.silcblogs.com Click on the picture To play the video

  15. Language Classes(10:05 to 10:50) • Languages Offered this year: • Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Nepali, Tamil, Telugu • After VandeMataram, students go to the language class. • For the first few weeks, you can see the name of the class hanging on the classroom door. • Please make a note of the classroom on your SILC folder • Please note that some languages have multiple levels (especially, Hindi) • Parents: If you are interested to start teaching a new language at SILC, please let us know Respect The Class And The Class Room

  16. Snack Break(10:50 to 11:00) • Students then take a snack break for 10 minutes • During the break, students will have snack and juice/milk. This is provided by families each week • Please help setup and clean-up the SILC Commons area after use. • If you spill juice/milk OR leave a mess, please ensure that you clean up. • It is an expectation on SILC that we handover the rented space (classrooms, halls, cafeteria) all in good condition at the end of SILC session. • We need all your help to ensure that the school is in neat condition after our use.

  17. Social Studies and Literature classes(11:00 to 11:45) • After the snack break, students go Social Studies class. • Note that there are multiple levels in Social Studies (Level 1, 2 and 3). (look for Syllabus in your mail) • Literature class will also be held at the same time; • Literature class is open to students who have completed 3 levels of Social Studies. • Please ensure that you go to the level assigned to you

  18. Dance Class (Adults)(11:00 to 11:45) • The most popular class - the dance class for adults will also be held at the same time. • Dance students perform at various events and festivals through out the year and in summer -Festival of Nations (30+ yrs), IndiaFest (15+ yrs), Dragon Festival (10+ yrs), Burnsville International Festival (4+ yrs) • Dance students are our ambassadors who show case SILC in the community

  19. Dance Class (Adults)(11:00 to 11:45) SILC Adults Rajasthani group at the Festival of Nations, RiverCenter, St Paul

  20. Dance Class (Adults)(11:00 to 11:45) SILC Adults Koli dance at the Minnesota History Center, St Paul

  21. Dance Class (Adults)(11:00 to 11:45) SILC Adults Garbha dance at the Festival of Nations, RiverCenter, St Paul Click to watch the video (Festival of Nations 2008 – Adults Dance)

  22. Dance Class (Adults)(11:00 to 11:45) SILC Adults Kai Kotti Kali group at the Festival of Nations, RiverCenter, St Paul

  23. Preschool(11:00 to Noon) • Preschoolers are children from 4 to 6 years of age. • For preschoolers, that is the only session. • All the topics (language, art, music, social studies) will be covered through activities rather than formal studies. • Please ensure that preschoolers donot sit in other classes before or after their session. • It is expected that the child will continue in the preschool through out the year if he/she starts the year at preschool.

  24. Elective - Yoga(11:45 to 12:30) • Yoga class is held in the gym • Taught by Punjabhai Patel, SILC volunteer for over 25 years. • Parents are encouraged to join the yoga class.

  25. Elective - Tabla(11:45 to 12:30) • Tabla class is held in the gym • Students should get their own Tabla (Tabla teacher will provide guidance). • Students perform at various festivals (Dragon Festival, IndiaFest)

  26. Elective - Dance(11:45 to 12:30) • Dance classes are held in the SILC Commons • There are three levels in the dance class • Youth / Teens • Tweens (Elder children) • Kids (younger children) • Except for the Dance students perform at various festivals (Festival of Nations, IndiaFest, Dragon Festival, Burnsville International Festival) • Dance students are our ambassadors who show case SILC in the community • All the dance students may not get an opportunity to perform at the festival. • Their eligibility is decided by their attendance and performance; • Decision of the dance director in this regard is final.

  27. Elective - Dance(11:45 to 12:30) Click to See the Tweens Practicing their dance

  28. Elective - Arts(11:45 to 12:30) • For the artist in your child… • Go beyond crayons • Art activities are connected with Indian themes, culture, festivals.

  29. Elective - Cooking(11:45 to 12:30) • Cooking class will be held in the kitchen / Home Economics room • Only students 10 years and older can register for Cooking class. • Please ensure that the kitchen is clean after use (dishes are cleaned, spills are cleared). • It is very important to keep the kitchen ready for use when the regular teachers come on Monday • Cooking classes are run by the parents (please sign up); They prepare a dish, share the recipe and dish with their class mates (and some folks like me who magically appear in the kitchen at the end of the cooking class) What is cooking at SILC? Visit silccooking.blogspot.com

  30. Elective – Sports/Cricket(11:45 to 12:30) • Sports/Cricket class is held in the gym. • It is popular class for some kids as a weekend escape from the week long academics

  31. Elective – Special Achievement Project (11:45 to 12:30) • Under the guidance of SILC teachers, some students may opt to do special projects covering the topics / people related to India. • If you have opted for this elective, please contact the principal

  32. Closing the day withJana GanaMana • 12:30 pm to 12:35am –InvocationSILC family sings Jana GanaMana – National Anthem of India at the end of the school day. • It is expected that all members of SILC, parents & children, should stand at attention when it is being performed and join in, if they can. • You can find the lyrics and transliteration of this song in SILC folder. Please contact the SILC Principal or President to get a copy of the translation. • You can also find the video on youtube or on http://www.silcblogs.com

  33. Offerings this year • Languages offered this year: • Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, Nepali • Social Studies, Preschool, Literature, Adult Dance • Electives offered this year • Art, Yoga, Tabla, Cooking, Cricket/Sports, Children Dance, Youth Dance

  34. Communications • Emails from President, Principal, Assistant Principal • All important announcements will also be published to silcblogs which you can navigate from • The class teacher will also be sending any emails to their respective students. • Announcements during the assembly, first and second breaks • In general, we will try to keep all your contacts confidential and will not distributed to anyone

  35. School Closure • If SILC is being cancelled due to bad weather, the SILC President will send an email by 8.00 am to all SILC families whose email IDs have been provided to SILC. • SILC closure message will also be posted on the SILC website on the home page (www.silcmn.com). • SILC has put in place an Emergency Phone tree, which will be activated in case of any kind of school closure. You will be contacted by your student’s language teacher. • If you have not been contacted and you have doubts, please reach out to any of the following members of the SILC Board: SILC President, SILC Principal or the SILC Assistant Principal.

  36. Best Attendance Award • We encourage regular attendance to get best out of SILC and also to maintain the continuity of the programs (ex: dance) • Attendance will be tracked by the language teachers. • At the end of the year, during the graduation ceremony, 5 best attendance awards (a certification + $10 gift certificate) will be given to students

  37. Best Attendance Award Tony Kanwar (Principal 2008-09) giving out best attendance award

  38. School Calendar for 2011-12 SILC Calendar • Runs from September to May • Just like regular school, but only on Saturday mornings. • 30 weeks of instruction • Includes the celebration of festivals, field trip days

  39. Halloween.. • Though not related to Indian Culture, we all just want to have fun • We encourage SILC community (students, parents, teachers, volunteers) to come in Halloween costumes on Saturday prior to Halloween. • We will give out candy at the end of the day (after ‘Jana GanaMana’)

  40. Diwali Celebration • We celebrate Diwali on November 12th • Pot luck • Picture Day • The entire SILC family picture • Arts and classes on Diwali theme • Parents talk about Diwali experiences • Don’t miss it!

  41. Diwali Celebration (Pics)

  42. SILC Mela • Only fund-raising event • SILC families donate India-related items (books CDs, clothes, gifts) • SILC families donate their services (tax services, photography, book writing, etc.) • SILC families contact businesses and get the gift certificates from hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, etc. • Children will play games (tokens) • Don’t miss it!

  43. SILC Mela (Video)

  44. Social Studies / Literature Day • On this day, our social studies and literature students exhibit their talents and knowledge acquired • This event will be held in the auditorium • The event will be followed by pot luck lunch • Don’t miss it!

  45. Social Studies / Literature Day (Pics)

  46. Holi Celebration • On this day, we celebrate – Holi – festival of colors • Event held (in mid-May due to weather) outside on the school grounds • Have fun; Don’t miss it

  47. Graduation Day / Annual Day • On this day, all language students and elective students will show what they have learned during the academic year • The year book will also be released on this day • Please participate in contributing to the year book • Event will be followed by potluck / catered lunch • Certificates (for students and volunteers) will be distributed. • Don’t miss it !

  48. Graduation (Pics)

  49. Graduation (Video)

  50. Field Trips • SILC takes it students to one or two field trips during the year • The field trips can be to a play or exhibition or event related to India. • Depending on the cost, SILC will pick up the tab for the event or share some part of the expense. • Please watch out for the announcements and signup for the field trips

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