~by Puja Sarma
It was intriguing for me to enter the classroom of Sarwan K. Aggarwal, a teacher brought by the ISW Cultural School. Mr. Aggarwal would be teaching the children something called “Vedic math”.
Vedic math is basically a different way to perform math problems. It is important to note that Vedic math dates back to the Rishis, some of the oldest of Indian ancestry. These Rishis converted complicated mathematical theories and laws into a more usable form for everyone. Even today, Vedic math can still be useful to these students.
----Puja Sarma
October 2, 2011, was the birthday of one of India’s most revered and respected leaders—Gandhi. The Cultural School is fortunate to have Ms. Priti Dayal to host a history lesson to students, right after their language lessons ended. In a midst of chatter, the children entered the Assembly room, seeming to wonder why Mrs. Dayal had a spinning wheel and a framed picture of Gandhi near her. But, as with almost every Assembly, most children were restless and upholding the “Why am I here?” or “I’m bored, and I want to go home,” usual attitudes. It seemed understandable since most of these attendees were between the ages of 7 and 11.
Written by Rahi Punjabi Sunday, 15 November 2009 18:36
“RECYCLE” YOUR OLD EYEGLASSES AND
HELP GIVE VISION TO THE POOR
As a community service project, Rahi D. Punjabi is sponsoring a campaign to collect used eyeglasses. The donated glasses will be sent to New Eyes for the Needy, a non-profit volunteer organization whose mission is to improve the vision of poor children, adults and seniors in the United States and throughout the world including India.
Written by Varsha Nalam Sunday, 15 November 2009 17:48
Pictures by Varsha Nalam - 5 yrs old
Written by Zara Ali Tuesday, 01 September 2009 00:00
I love to swim. I enjoy going to the pool and playing in the water with friends. It's fun to play water games and lounge by the pool eating nice cold ice cream while I dip my feet in the pool. I like the nice cool water when it's sunny. When I'm at the pool my four favorite things to do in the pool are.......first, when I float on the water and I see the reflection of my bathing suit, my bathing suit has rainbow colors on them. I see rainbow colors on the lights I think swimming is a fun sport, it moves your body a lot and it is also a life saving sport. My second favorite thing to do is to do a handstand underwater.
Written by Trisha & Vikrant Wednesday, 15 July 2009 00:00
Its a colorful day - by Trisha Rajasekar
Sun Rays - by Vikrant Rajasekar
Friday, 15 May 2009 00:00
My trip to D.C. with my family during spring vacation this year was really fun! I saw the Library of Congress, it was pretty big. The statues, walls and ceilings were amazing. Behind some glass cases were things that Abraham Lincoln had in his pocket when he was assassinated like his handkerchief, two pairs of glasses, his tall hat, and many more things!
Written by Raunit Kohli Friday, 15 May 2009 00:00
Picture by Raunit Kohli
Age 7 yrs - 1st Grade
Written by Meenakshi Meyyapan Tuesday, 28 April 2009 00:00
Painted by : Meenakshi Meyyappan of Worcester MA
Age: 7yrs Grade: 1st
Tamil Student at ISW
Written by Sanjana Basu Wednesday, 22 April 2009 00:00
Picture by Sanjana Basu 8 yrs old.
Written by Sanjana Rao Wednesday, 22 April 2009 00:00
Picture by Sanjana Rao
Age : 9 yrs
Hindi K-1 class at ISW
Written by Rishav Sharma Wednesday, 22 April 2009 00:00
Picture by Risav Sarma
Age : 8 yrs
Written by Pooja Hingorani Thursday, 02 April 2009 00:00
Painted by: Pooja Hingorany Age: 8yrs
Written by Snehal Srivastava Wednesday, 01 April 2009 00:00
It was my first trip to India since i came to US. I was a bit anxious as i was going to meet my uncles, aunts and cousins for the first time. It was also the longest Plane trip me and my brother went on. It was fun we watched movies slept ate and i also felt little pain in my ears when we were taking off. We went to lot of Places in a month's time.