Bi Weekly Classes

• Age group: grades pre-K through 12
• Days: Alternate Sundays (off during summer for other activities)
• Time: 12:00Noon-1:30PM
• Place: WKT classroom
• Example of typical class: 12:00 Language (Bengali or Hindi); 1:00 Snack; 1:15 Meditation, mantras, songs, stories; 1:45 (Optional) Yoga.
• Tax deductible donation per child: $130 ($125 for continuing students)
• Parents' responsibilities: contribute snack, volunteer in class, help with homework
• Performances: Recital of music and poetry at Saraswati Puja and at end-of-school-year celebration

Language Program Details
Language programs developed at WKT accommodate students of various levels of language proficiency. We offer three levels of classes: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced

• Basic: Verbal skills include commonly used words, synonyms/antonyms, simple sentence structure. Written skills include vowels and consonants.
• Intermediate: Verbal skills include natural dialog, correct pronunciation. Written skills include reading/writing of words, sentences, and paragraphs.
• Advanced: Verbal skills include dramatic recitation, advanced vocabulary. Written skills include reading of children's stories; dialog writing; spelling and penmanship.

Accomplishments
In April 2004 the WKT biweekly children's class met for the first time. Since then we have covered such topics as puja celebration, history of the Indian subcontinent, and Ramayana and Mahabharata stories. With small group instruction and educational games, kids of all levels are making progress in language, both written and spoken. The students practice meditation and uplifting songs, display holiday artwork, and enjoy occasional visits from special guest teachers. New students are always welcome!

Class Schedule for 2009-2010
Bengali: Aug 30, Sept 13 and 20, Oct 11 and 25, Nov 8 and 22, Dec 13, Jan 10 and 31, Feb 14 and 28, Mar 14 and 28, Apr 11 and 25, May 9 and 23, Jun 6 and 20.
Hindi: To be determined.
download 2009-2010 registration form (PDF) with instructions

Contacts
Head teacher (Bengali)) : Jayasree Majumdar            (jmajumdar@verizon.net)
Director of Children's Education   : Rima Ghosh          (rimbert_87@hotmail.com)
Head teacher (Hindi))     : Vrinda Shah                       (301-587-3218)