1. Welcome to DAV Sanskriti School 2016-2017 Session Orientation Aug 14, 2016 www.davss.org davssgm@gmail.com

2. कृण्वन्तो विश्वमार्यम् (Krinvanto Vishvam- Aryam) Lets make the world righteous (noble)! LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

3. OBJECTIVE Impart Vedic values to DAVSS students aged 6-18 yrs and mentoring them in a way that they achieve their full potential…………. Academically Mentally Physically Emotionally Spiritually

4. SAFETY Driving Speed is 5 MPH You are responsible for every child’s safety Drop-off Please Park and use walkways Parent Volunteers for Traffic needed Dismissals Parents wait in ASGH Dining Hall No drive through pick-ups LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

5. School Schedule Total Sundays in Session: 39 No. of Days School Open : 37 Spl. Activity Days: 6 Important Festivals – Holi and Diwali School Calendar Posted on the website – http://www.aryasamajhouston.org/images/davss/DAVSS%20CALENDAR.pdf Available in the Director’s office Also Posted in the school lobby Distributed today LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

6. School Schedule LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

7. DAVSS Curriculum & Class Schedule LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016 (after school, subject to enrolment)

8. Attendance System o Fully Automated Barcode Scanners Parent/ Student responsibility for scanning Lost Card replacement - $10 Forgotten Card - $5 o School hours: 09:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon o Tardies: After 09:45 a.m. 3 Tardies = 1 Absent o Email notification will be sent when card is scanned No scan  Absent o Absence: Arrival at School after 10:15 a.m. for any reason o See rules on the website LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

9. Fees Schedule 2016-2017 DAVSS Fees:  $450 if paid before 30th May 2016  $500 if paid after 30th May  $525 if paid after 14th August 2016  Fees is not refundable if the student leaves the school AYM Fees:  $250 if paid before 30th May 2016  $300 if paid after 30th May  $325 if paid after 14th August 2016  Fees is not refundable if the student leaves the school LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

10. Attendance Awards A part amount of the tuition fee will be refunded at the end of the year if the child's attendance is above 90% or better LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

11. School Rules - Students Students Attire: Requested to dress sensibly in accordance with decorum of Arya Samaj Shirts / T Shirts Kurta Pyjama Jeans Shorts are strictly not allowed for age group 13+ Conduct: Must have IDs on them or $5 fine will be imposed Cellphones switched off Full attention in class Respect teachers Maintain discipline – only 3 warnings shall be given prior to rustication LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

12. School Rules - Parents  All parents must volunteer for at least one school activity – Contact Director’s office  All families must volunteer for Yajmaan in the main hall at least once during the school year. See details on school website.  Parents whose children have birthday’s in any month need to be present in the school and assist with Havan and other activities during their children’s Havan week. They need to be present in the school by 9:15 am on that day  Safety and security of the students is the responsibility of the parents so parents must not leave the school campus during school hours.  Please monitor emails coming from davssgm@gmail.comdavssgm@gmail.com  Parents need to sit in the main hall during school hours to develop their understanding of our culture and values…………… after all…….. learning begins at home  Parents are strictly not allowed in the classes LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

13. TEACHER INTRODUCTION

14. Electives Offered for 2016-17 Music Dance Tabla Yoga Orchestra Hindi Reading and Writing – 3 levels Beginner - Advanced Vedic Math- grade 4 and up Last Date to finalize Electives is Sep 18 th LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

15. DAVSS 2012-13 School Year Teacher Orientation August 25, 2012 DAV Sanskriti School 2016-17 New Programs and Contests for Children

16. Contest/Programs 2016-17 1.Gandhi Library Contests 2.Children < 10 years old Indian History and Heritage Poster and Essay Competition 3.Children > 10 years old Presentation contest on one of the following topics: Agriculture Farming Area Nature Environment People Family 4.More details will be available on the website in the coming weeks and look out for emails from davssgm@gmail.com LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

17. Gandhi Library Contests 2016-17  September 18, 2016  Gandhi Library Essay & iTribute Contest  September 24, 2016  Gandhi Library Speech Contest  Look out for emails coming from davssgm@gmail.com for more information davssgm@gmail.com LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

18. Indian History and Heritage Project  Children need to prepare a poster or write an essay depicting Indian History, Heritage, Festivals, Life Styles etc.  Children under the age of 10 years are organized in following age groups:  5-6 years  7-8 years  9-10 years LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

19. Presentation Contest 2016-17 Children are required to make a presentation contest on one of the following topics: Agriculture Farming Area Nature Environment People Family Presentation should be 5-7 mins long LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

20. Math Boot Camp for Children 2016-17  We plan to hold math boot camp for children in First to Eighth grade once a month at DAVSS from 12:30-1:15 pm.  Math boot camp is basically practicing math drills appropriate for their classes.  Look out for BOOT CAMP emails coming from davssgm@gmail.com for more information davssgm@gmail.com LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

21. DAVSS Sunday Speaker 2016-17  At least 10 students from each age group need to volunteer to speak in English / Hindi  We plan to encourage children to speak Hindi  Any child who wants to make their speech in Hindi is requested to contact class teacher or Director’s office. Please provide the topic and the speech content 2 weeks before the date you are planning to speak in Satsang Hall  There is a prize for speaking in Hindi LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

22. Contacts at DAVSS LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016 Director: Dr. Kavita Vachaknavee DAVSS Coordinators: Sanjay Nayyar and Ashutosh Garg AYM Coordinator: Sanjay Ahuja Attendance & Books: Rita Kothari and Kiran Verma Enrollment and Fees: Rama Kukreja and Rita Kothari Contest Coordination: Ritu Chanchalani Technical Support: Milind Patil and Gaurav Gupta Havan: Vibha Aggarwal Yajmaan: Payal Talwar Kitchen: Pushpak Kapoor Readathon: Bharati Patil Sunday Child Speaker Coordination: Kiran Ahuja

27. मित्रस्याहं चक्षुषा सर्वाणि भूतानि Yaj (Non-violence) May I see all Living beings with friendly eyes! Respect for other's opinions/thoughts (as we like for ourselves). LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

29. अहं अनृतात् सत्यमुपैमि Accept the truth, give up the untruth. LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

31. Libarary Membership: ASGH Libarary membership available for family members. LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

33. Captured Moments

36. Program on August 21, 2016 Everybody (parents and children) need to be seated for the Havan Havan for 45 minutes by Acharya ji. Regular Havan schedule resumes from Aug 28 Welcome Address ID and Books distribution Students who have paid school fees will be allowed to go to their classes Teacher introduction LATE NEW ADMISSIONS OPEN TILL 4 th SEP 2016

37. THANK YOU

38. Enrollments are ongoing Please proceed to Staff Room and see Rama Kukreja, Kiran Verma Milind Patil 1 st PTA meeting on Aug 28 th for 11-12 and 13+ students