4/19/15

The past Balavihar session on the 19th saw Swamini Ji Vimalananda Mata's arrival to our center. After a brief bhajan session which opened the assembly, Swamini JI Mata took over and addressed the gathering. We had cute stories told by Her to children and adults and a simple, alert, action bhajan- which we all loved doing, singing and playing.

After which all students were dispersed to their respective classes and Parents remained seated in the assembly, were Swamini JI Mata addressed them about "The art of parenting".

Our class by itself a Mom-child one, so at least one parent could able to listen to Mata Ji's talks, while the other was in the class. We started with our opening "OM" chanting 3 times, followed by Gajananam slokam. Since we had a long assembly, we could do only the Ganesa slokam and then with the potty break and to the snacks. By then, the time was up to conclude and we did by the closing verses.

On 4/25, we have "On a  quest"  movie premier and launch at 2PM and shows following at 2.30 PM and 4.30 PM at the AMC Morristown. This is our BBNJ Balavihar center's field trip and we kindly request all parents to book tickets and please do attend the movie day.

The next balavihar session is on 4/26.

Please be reminded in bringing a box of crayons, water bottle and a hand sanitizer.

Thank you. Hari OM

Rajesh and Vidhya

Madhuram.

4/12/15

The Balavihar reopened on the 12th April after a couple weeks' spring break. We had a long assembly which featured the second graders class presentation and the tiny mouths recited the long and melodious Hanuman Chalisa so very beautifully.

Followed by the High school seniors gave a small talk about the upcoming Movie "On a quest" based on our Guru Ji's life. The premier is scheduled on the 25th at Morristown AMC and there are 2 back to back shows, preceding to it is a launch at 2PM. We kindly request all Parents to please attend either the 2.30 show or the 4.30 as this is our BBNJ field trip. Please book your tickets, if you had missed, kindly do so by coming class (19th) or by clicking this link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mZyU3QDkW890Tc5brCnt87-uIL_nLQjhQjGxYYnkeGw/viewform

After the assembly, we got to our classes and Rajesh uncle led the class with OM chant and later with our Ganesha slokam, prayed to Parvathy mata with Parvathy slokam to get energy. The kids all did a great job in chanting. We did a little yoga to break out the routine. There was a surprise interaction between the seniors and the toddlers about the Film to be premiered on Guru JI. It was so nice to see their cute conversations between the first timers to Balavihar and the out going grads from balavihar. We went back to chanting slokam and chanted Saraswathy slokam and Guru slokam. 

A potty break followed by snacks and then to the next everyone's favorite coloring activity. We also recollected the story of how Ganga appeared on Lord Shiva. After which we concluded with the closing verses.

Reminders- a water bottle (weather getting better, so please do not miss bringing in water bottles)

-a Box of crayons and

-a hand sanitizer.

IMPORTANT- The next class is on the 19th and we have Swamini JI Vimalananda Mata visiting our center. Please assemble at the regular time and please stay for Mata Ji's address and lectures followed by Bhiksha lunch. No classes that day but entire BBNJ Balavihar will be listening to Mata JI.

Next class after 19th will be on the 26th.

Thank you.

Hari OM.

Rajesh and Vidhya

Madhuram