DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL BANGALORE EAST

NEWSLETTER

CLASS: UKG MONTH: OCTOBER 2021

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony”

- Mahatma Gandhi

Dear Parents,

We are now in the midstream of this academic year making our presence with our Online-

learning portal. Our journey so far has been both challenging and exciting. The first term

Parent Teacher Meeting was yet another milestone and was a great triumph. We are

tremendously rejoiced to receive all affirmative responses for our persevering efforts that

always boost our confidence in a way forward. Our kids got their rhythm down and are

beginning to pick up some momentum. They have been building friendships with one

another, as well as learning about gratitude and practicing kindness!

The month of October is also going to be an exciting one as we will continue the theme of

“ANIMAL KINGDOM”. Children will open the doors to imagination, creativity and evoke

curiosity about animals. They will continue to learn about animal kingdom and categorize

them into domestic, wild and aquatic animals and how they live in perfect harmony with

their surroundings.

Mahatma Gandhi, also known as the ‘Father of the Nation’, whose ideologies and kindness

drove India to regain its independence. October 2nd, marks birth anniversary of Mahatma

Gandhi, the world observes this occasion as ‘Gandhi Jayanti’ and is regarded as one of the

national holidays. People revisit his ideas, ideologies and feel the importance of patriotism

within their veins. This month also brings with it the time for celebration, as one of India’s

popular festival, the Durga Puja of Dussehra’s celebrations is quite vibrant in the country.

These celebrations not only bring joy and happiness but also give us an opportunity to

inculcate the traditional values in our young learners which will help them to have a more

grounded approach towards life. Halloween is a very special day for kids celebrated on 31st

October as they get to wear spooking costumes of their favourite character. In addition to this,

they go trick or treating in their neighbourhood to collect sweets and candies. Let’s celebrate

together the joyous month of October.

To conclude, we encourage you to stay involved with our students as they take strides in their

learning process by encouraging them to think and express their thoughts, we thank you for

helping us accomplish our goals. We wish the festivities strengthen family ties with endearing

memories to cherish.

With Regards,

Class Teacher Happy Holidays!!

Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat

The initiative ‘Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat’ was announced by Hon'ble Prime Minister

on Rashtriya Ekta Divas (31st October, 2015) on the occasion of the 140th birth

anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This innovative measure aims at fulfilling

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s dream of EK BHARAT, connecting people across states,

and working together to make it SHRESHTA BHARAT.

The broad objectives of this mission are:

To CELEBRATE the Unity in Diversity of our Nation and to maintain and

strengthen the fabric of traditionally existing emotional bonds between the

people of our Country.

To PROMOTE the spirit of national integration through a deep and structured

engagement between all Indian States and Union Territories through a year-

long planned engagement between States.

To SHOWCASE the rich heritage and culture, customs, and traditions of either

State for enabling people to understand and appreciate the diversity that is

India, thus fostering a sense of common identity.

To ESTABLISH long-term engagements.

To CREATE an environment that promotes learning between States by sharing

best practices and experiences.

As part of the initiative, Karnataka has been paired with Uttarakhand, the mystical

land of mountains and mythologies. To celebrate the rich and varied culture of

Uttarakhand, we are conducting the below mentioned activities during our Skillshare

classes over the month of October.

Topics for SKILLSHARE classes:

05/10/2021 – Compensate class of 6th October

07/10/2021 – Dussehra Activity (Toran making) and Pledge (one slot) Toran, is an

ornamental door hanging crafted with mango leaves and marigolds on a thread. These torans are used as an embellishment to the entrance gate/door of the house. Teacher will explain the step-by-step procedure of handmade toran. Material required- Colourful paper, ribbon & glue stick

The initiative ‘Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat’- Pledge: Details will be shared in the official WhatsApp group.

21/10/2021 – Uttarakhand Traditional board game-Baagh-Bakri (one slot)

Details will be shared in the official WhatsApp group.

22/10/2021 – World Student’s Day- “Experimind” (one slot) “Experiment” –15th October, World Student’s Day is marked on A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's birthday.

Teachers will share interesting facts and a video based on the biography of this great scientist. To ignite intellectual curiosity in our tiny tots’ mind, teachers will also demonstrate an experiment.

26/10/2021 – DIY Aipan Art and Non-fire cooking: Bal Mithai (One slot) Aipan is a ritualistic folk art from the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. It is drawn to commemorate auspicious occasions and festivals. It is believed that it invokes a divine power which brings about good fortune and deters evil. While earlier, the art form was found on the floors and walls of the houses, today it has marked its presence in many daily use objects or clothing pieces. Teacher will

display the creative way of Aipan drawing.

Materials required: A4 red paper/chart paper, White colour pencil and a scale

Bal Mithai, a brown chocolate-like fudge coated with white sugar balls is a popular desert of Uttaakhand. It is known for its mouth-watering flavours and exquisite looks. Our teachers will help children to embark on a culinary adventure of preparing Bal Mithai, the ingredients of which will be shared in the official class WhatsApp group

28/10/2021 – Walk the Talk: Halloween (2 slots) “Trick or Treat!” shout little witches, paper-bagged goblins, rubber-masked imps and bed-sheeted ghosts as they extend a bag across for candy. It is October and it’s Halloween time! Halloween is celebrated on the evening of October 31st, which is the evening before the Christian feast of All Saint’s Day.

Halloween is a festival of fun for kids. Our kids are going to dress up as little

monsters, ghosts, or witches, and will talk about their character!!

“POW-WOW with My Teacher” “The strength of our student relationships makes the difference in translating our passion for teaching into their passion for learning”- Beth Morrow The positive climate creates in the classroom when teachers have emotional connection with students. This emphasizes students’ interest, motivations and points of view. Therefore, we are happy to continue organizing this month’s POW-WOW interactive session to establish the power of

motivation to enhance learning outcomes. The link and date for the same will be shared in our official WhatsApp group by the class teacher.

SUBJECT TOPIC LINKS Long Vowel Words ‘u’ https://youtu.be/gUa61Nf8JpE

https://youtu.be/tZJzj08MEY8

Number names

Ten, Twenty… Hundred https://youtu.be/CX4wwYPX240

Greater than https://youtu.be/3uBTcSvi7q0

Life cycle of a butterfly

https://youtu.be/suvmR8b0R04

HINDI

tha, thha https://youtu.be/NZ3Rj18viAM

dha, dhha, na

https://youtu.be/dVRLYS_-_G0

KANNADA

tha, thha https://youtu.be/Ijnc87M4fwI

da, dha, na https://youtu.be/QgeJ8HyJxWY

SKILLSHARE

Compensate class of 6th 05/10/2021

Dussehra activity 07/10/2021 Experimind 21/10/2021

Drawing and Non fire

cooking 26/10/2021

Halloween(Children will

dress up and talk few lines about the

character)

28/10/2021

English https://youtu.be/CQyiJb11ARw

Kannada https://youtu.be/njW96v9H51E

Hindi https://youtu.be/Ndk11X336z8

The Boy who cried Wolf https://youtu.be/guiHNfgud4o

Soojh Boojh https://youtu.be/__baTzBzO0U

Mola Mattu Aame https://youtu.be/ZA8upxBlGYE

CURRICULUM FOR THE MONTH

Parental tips

“What makes a great parent isn’t only defined by the parent’s action, but also

their intention.”

A good parent doesn’t have to be perfect. Successful Parenting is not about achieving

perfection. But it doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t work towards that goal. Set high

standards for ourselves first and then our children second. We serve as role models for

them.

Encouragement and Motivation

By being a part of their virtual classes, parents can encourage and motivate their children

to display good etiquettes and discipline to their teachers. In case your child doesn’t

understand something in the online class or is hesitant to raise a question during the

course, he or she may take your help to have a clear understanding of the concept. You

can also motivate them to ask their doubts during the class. Your presence will give your

child the confidence to be attentive in the study.

Dedicate a Table

A dedicated place to sit and study will help children to improve their concentration and

focus on teaching. It also gives them their own space for education and learning. Parents

can also ensure this space is visible for them to keep a check in case their children need

any help.

Talk with your child and help their brains

Most of us already know the importance of communication. Talk to your child and also

listen to them carefully. By keeping an open line of communication, you’ll have a better

relationship with your child and your child will come to you when there’s a problem.

Strive for empathy

If you can understand the reason behind the misbehavior, it will be so much easier to find

empathy for your child and respond with kindness. If you can't figure out the reason, just

know that there is one. Your child loves you more than anything and wants to please you,

so there is a reason if they are acting out.

Important Dates:

DAY/ DATE EVENT

Saturday, 02/10/2021 Gandhi Jayanti

Wednesday, 06/10/2021 Mahalaya Amavasya

Monday , 11/10/2021 to

20/10/2021

Dussehra Vacation

Tuesday, 19/10/2021 Eid-Milad

Wednesday, 20/10/2021 Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti

Kindly note: There will be no live classes during holidays. Live classes will start from 21st October 2021

CELEBRATION TIME

Gandhi Jayanti: Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.

He not only contributed to Indian freedom struggle, but he also fought

to bring changes into the society. He fought against the pre-existing

Indian caste system and fought to establish equality and

brotherhood in the society. His beliefs and principles motivate the

masses, and his quotes inspire youth even today. His idea of non-

violence has taught everyone that even in a gentle way, one can

shake the world. In his honor, the

United Nations General Assembly on

June 15, 2007, announced October 2nd as International Day of Non-

Violence. Children, being the face of tomorrow, can gain so much

from his life-stories, values and struggles. To pay respect to our

father of nation, children can make Gandhi chashma using rolled

newspaper, glue, colour pencils and can share the picture to their

respective class teacher’s e-mail ID before 10th October.

Dussehra:Dussehra is a Hindu festival that is also known as Vijayadashami that celebrates the

victory of good over evil, which marks the culmination of a 9 day period of Festivities

called Navratri, with Dussehra being the 10th. This festival also marks

the victory of Ram, one of the Avatar of Vishnu, over the Killing of the

10 headed Ravana, in the great Indian epic of Ramayana. It is also the

beginning of the harvest season in India and so people invoke the

Mother Goddess to watch over the new harvest season and rejuvenate

the fertility of the soil. This festival is celebrated in all regions of India,

but different communities choose to observe it in different ways. For

Dussehra activity children can dress up in ethnic attire and share the

picture to their respective class teacher’s e-mail ID before 20th October.

Sweet Memories:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/qULRocQXa7w9pkQU8

Kindly note the email IDs of Account officer and Senior Mistress.

School Front Desk Contact Numbers: 96637 83617, 63645 47474

Accounts: Accountsofficer@east.dpsbangalore.edu.in

Senior Mistress Mail ID: sm.kg@east.dpsbangalore.edu.in

Connect to us at coordinatorukg@east.dpsbangalore.edu.in

For any Queries/concerns/feedback.

We look forward to your support and cooperation