Namaste Parents,

Thanks to Alka ji for the Yoga classes. A lot of families joined in.

Please check the schedule below for this weekend:

Oct 31 - Nov 1 (Daylight savings time ends – set clocks back one hour on Sat 2AM)-

(Saturday)10:00am – 11:30am – Telugu

(Sunday) 09:30am - 10:30am – Hindi class (Session 1)

11:00am - 11:30 am – Diwali Assembly Link- https://meetingsamer2.webex.com/meetingsamer2/j.php?MTID=md38c122632e529e987e3ca51ce084a3e

1)This Sunday, for assembly we will be making Diwali sweet ( kids version) and listening to a Diwali story. Please note down the ingredients needed for Chocolate Barfi-

Ingredients -

2 cups whole milk powder (available at any grocery store in the aisle with the Hershey syrup/hot cocoa)

1 can condensed milk 14 oz

1/2 cup butter (1 stick)

1/2 tsp fine Elaichi powder

1 tsp rose water

1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (8-10 oz bag)

2 tbsp heavy whipping cream

Silver leaf/nuts/rose petals for the top.

Supply list -

One big 6 cup, one small 2 cup and one 1 cup - all microwave safe bowls.

2 spatulas,

measuring cups and spoons, parchment paper,

a square or rectangle dish to set the Mithai in.

A microwave and heat safe gloves or pot holders and a knife( to cut barfi)

2) Also, This Sunday Kids are welcome to wear and show their Halloween costume during their class and assembly. It will be fun.

3) If anyone is interested in joining a group Diwali dance, please send an email to school@iswonline.org with your name, age and gender. The event is to be held virtually on November 21st (Sunday).

4)A message from Cultural Diwali team-(Virtual on Nov 21st)

In addition to cultural programs, this year we thought it would be nice to include a Diya painting contest. Can we ask you to spread awareness about this Diya painting contest during the weekend Language/Cultural School?

Here's what the competition is about -

This will be a Diwali Diya contest. Draw a diya, paint a diya, decorate a clay diya, make a clay diya from scratch - let your imagination run wild. Participants of all ages welcome.

Send us a short video (Max 1 min) explaining your art work and creation.

Please send us your videos LATEST by Mon, Nov 16.

Registration link -

Registration Form - ISW Diya Painting Contest 2020

11:30am – 12:30 pm – Marathi Tamil and Gujarati class (Session )

Ruchi Chauhan and Shiamin Melville

(508)439-7607 (508)353-4316