Manual for Starting a New Khalsa School

Starting a Khalsa School Administrator’s Handbook by Pushpinder Kaur Copyright 2011 ([email protected]) Page 1

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Frequently Asked Questions You have many questions before you begin the Khalsa School. This manual is supposed to help you with the answers. Please read the following pages. 1. How long is the training?

The teacher training can vary in length, depending upon the previous expereinces of the teacher volunteers. It could be 2-4 hours.

2. What is in the Student binder? The student binder has the reading book, a Gurmat book, a notebook, a front binder insert, and a back binder insert.

3. Why do we need a Khalsa School? Please read page 5 of this manual. 4. What can we do to make sure our Khalsa School, once started is successful? Please read page 6-8 of this manual 5. What is the role and job of an overall administrator? Please read pages 9-10. 6. What would the overall admintrator do on the first day of school? Please read pages 11. 7. What is the role and job of Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee? Please read pages 12. 8. What is the role of a Parent? Please read pages 13. 9. What is the role and job of a teacher? Please read pages 14. 10. What are other jobs in a Khalsa School? Please read pages 15- 19. 11. Why do we need a Mission statement? Please read page 21-22. 12. What is a typial curriulum? Please read pages 24- 30 13. What should be in the Gurmat curriculum? Please read pages 31- 44. 14. How to place students correctly in their learning level?

There is a battery of tests available from PSL Stepping Stones Series. The students who are brand new to your school should be administered the Diagnostic Test. It is a multilevel test that will help you place the students at the correct level. For the students who have been to the Khalsa School before, but did not take a test, you may administer a levled test.

15. What do we teach for 30- 34 week year? PSL Stepping Stones curriculm has been divided in to 8 proficiency levels. Each level has curricular benchmarks that students need to master. These benchmarks have been organized into smaller lessons. Each lesson may be completed in one class. Each level may be completed in 30-34 weeks. The lessons may be paced, depending on the age and ability of the students to be completed in more or less time. Similarly, the Gurmat curriculum is also divided into these levels.

16. What is the age group of the students in different levels? The Khalsa Schools are serving varied age groups depending on the available space, resources and volunteers. The age range varies from 3 year olds to older adults. PSL Stepping Stones program is in the process of developing a preschool program. It is called Baalvardi. The 5 year old and above students are placed in graded levels.


Level Age Proficiency/Skill Level 1 5-Adult Teaching of Penty Level 1 Adv. 5-Adult Teaching of Penty (students who did not pass Level 1

the first time may be assigned to Level 1Adv to reinforce and complete the Penty. Level 2 5-Adult Review of Penty and Teaching of Matras

Level 2 Adv. 5-Adult Teaching of Matras (students who did not pass Level 2 the first time may be assigned to Level 2 Adv to reinforce Pnety and and complete the Matra instruction. Level 3 6-Adult Beginning stories/essays/poems Level 4 7-Adult Intermediate Level Reading/Cultural readings Level 5 8-Adult Advanced Reading-Roohani Punajbi-5A-Guru Nanak Level 6 9-Adult Advanced Reading-Roohani Punjabi-6A -2nd-5th Guru Level 7 10-Adult Advanced Reading-Roohani Punjabi-7A- 6th -10th Guru & Gurbani Reading Level 8 11-Adult Advanced Reading-Roohani Punjabi-8A- Guru Granth and Gur Panth and Baba Farid & Gurbani Reading 17. How do we involve the parents?

Share with the parents your mission statement as well as the Impact of Khalsa Schools article. Once they are convinced it will benefit their children and their families, they will join you. Involve as many parents as you can in doing various sewas. See the Sample Jobs in a Khalsa School section.

18. What are the contents of student and teacher binders? Both students and teachers get level specific books. Studens get a notebook as well as pencils.

Their insert is color coded with their reading/workbook. All Level 1 kids have red books an red binder inserts. This helps us locate any kids sitting in wrong classes. The back binder insert has some rules printed on it. These rules are reviewed by the teachers from time to time. Please see the appendices.

A Teacher binder also includes the teacher handbook, a pencil pouch with 12 pencils, a dry erase marker and an eraser. In additon they add the student attendance sheet in it with all the the contact information on it.

19. What support materials do you use to build reading fluency in punjabi? What do you ask the kids to read everyday?

Level 1 and 2 kids are supposed to get a newspaper (we have tons of them in our gurdwara.). They are supposed to search for the letters they have learned in the newspaper. Cut those letters out and glue them on a paper. Bring it to class. They also work on Flashcards with mom and dad. They may read Sahkies in English. Level 3 onwards, the students have Punjabi readers. They get homework from that. They have to read the story/Sakhi to themslves or someone at home.

20. Do you have the kids do their classwork in the books itself and do the homework in a notebook? The books are also the workbooks. They are consumeable. The students have classwork and

homework from the book. Many times the teachers ask them to copy some sentences or paragraphs from the book into their notebooks.

21 . Where can I get ongoing support to run our Khalsa School? Pushpinder Kaur of Khalsa School San Jose has helped start and run several Khalsa Schools. Contact her for any and all concerns. 408 224 3488 or [email protected]


The Impact of Khalsa Schools on the Sikh Community

Khalsa Schools are Gurdwara based Sikh teaching institutions. They should be the epicenter of the educational activity in the Sikh communities. Every Gurdwara should have a Khalsa School that educates the Sikh youth about the Punjabi language, the Gurmukhi script, the Punjabi culture, the Sikh history, Gurmat and the Sikhi values to them. The Khalsa Schools across the nation are transforming the Sikh Diaspora in the western hemisphere in several ways.

The Khalsa Schools are becoming well respected and desired components of our gurdwaras and Sikh communities. They are a force that strengthens a community by providing a nucleus of Sikh activity. The Khalsa Schools are helping parents raise their children.

They empower the youth and build their base in Sikhi by educating them in their language, history, religion and culture. The educated and informed Sikhs are more likely to maintain their Sikh identity . The community is strengthened as a whole when its members are well educated and confident.

They also become socially more settled as they see other children just like themselves.

Khalsa Schools provide avenues for growth of young children in many ways. By organizing speech, and Gurbani competitions, the Khalsa Schools enable Sikh students to learn public speaking skills and become confident speakers. This skill can lead to higher level professions.

Khalsa Schools offer avenues for sewa to the community. Many community members get involved in sewa and benefit from the feeling of giving.

Many students and their parents return to the Sikh way of life as a result of participating in the Khalsa Schools and the camps organized there.

Khalsa School communities are better informed communities as there is sharing of knowledge related to important topics such as college admissions, scholarships, professional careers etc.

Khalsa Schools make gurdwaras a welcoming place for children and create tomorrow’s sangat.

The Khalsa Schools are shaping the future Sikh communities


Launching a Successful Khalsa School Most of the Khalsa Schools in North America are established for one objective in mind: to bring the knowledge of Sikhi, the Gurmukhi script and the pride in Sikh identity in children growing up here. Khalsa School San Jose has been a very successful model for the past 18 years. A lot of thought went into launching and running it. Following are a few hints gained from that experience. In order to achieve the Khalsa School San Jose objectives, a dedicated team of about a hundred volunteers works cohesively. Strong team building activities take place throughout the year. In order for any group of individuals to start this noble effort, attention must be paid to basic organization before starting the program. There are a number of factors that will assure the success of this program or failure thereof. Before you start, ask yourself these questions:

Do you have a goal or a mission in your mind? Do you have leadership skills to motivate people to work with you? Do you have a place to hold weekly classes? Do you have the commitment to devote a few hours each week to spend on this project? Do you have a group of individuals who will support you in this effort no matter what? Do you have children in mind, who will benefit from this program? Do you have systematic curriculum to achieve your objectives? Are you prepared mentally to charge fees for this program?

If any of the answers is a no, you should rethink before you start the school. Each one of these factors will play a vital role in the success of your program. You must arrive at a yes answer. It is possible to do so. We , in Khalsa School San Jose, have streamlined our curriculum through experience. If you need any help or guidance with materials or with coaching please let us know. Don’t delay starting this great project that will influence the generations after us. Please read this binder carefully. There is a lot of informtaion to help you start a successful Khalsa School. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any help you may need. Pushpinder Kaur email: [email protected] Dr. Gurinder Pal Singh email: [email protected] 408 224 3488


Sussess Factors in a Khalsa Schools Khalsa Schools set up in the gurdwaras are the perfect places for the Sikh parents and their children. By enrolling them there, they afford their children opportunities to become proficient in Punjabi language, reading of Gurbani, knowledge of Sikh history as well as introduction to Kirtan. The Khalsa Schools are purely volunteer organizations that are able to provide the critical life lessons to the Sikh children. They may be small localized institution serving only tens of students, or they may be a large place depending on the community in that particular area. The main objective of these schools is to educate young children in the religion, history and culture of Sikhi. However, many end up organizing College Informational Nights, Annual Picnics and Sports Days as well. The Khalsa Schools may be operational 2-4 hours a week, but they are able to achieve high goals with the support of community members. What are the expectations from a Khalsa School? What are their limitations? What are their responsibilities as organizers? What will help the schools progress faster? What holds them back? These are important questions for the sangat.

The Sikh Sangat expects Khalsa Schools to perform miracles, which in many cases, they do. They expect Khalsa schools to teach their children a new language, the Gurbani, and the Sikh history, all in about 2 hours per week. Whereas some of these expectations are realistic and achievable, many are too high. A Khalsa School’s output or performance depends on a number of factors. It depends on the teaching staff, the curriculum, the motivation of the parents and students and the support from the community and the Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.

Most of the times the teachers are the mothers of some of the children who may or may not have been trained in teaching methods. The schools output may be affected by the staff. Teaching children in Punjabi is not an easy task. It does take a lot of planning and strategy to keep children occupied and interested in learning Punjabi and Sikh history. The organizers need to seek help and support for staff training.

The curriculum and the teaching materials impact the results in Khalsa Schools.

It is very important to choose appropriate Punjabi teaching materials that engage students and keep their interest alive. Khalsa Schools are run for 2-3 hours to


teach children the new language that is Punjabi, the script that is Gurmukhi and then some Gurbani and Sikh history.

The success of a school depends on the cooperation from the parents. Language learning is a habit. It must be practiced every day. Every effort should be made to engage students in practice of Punjabi reading and writing at least for few minutes every day. We must remember that since we meet only once a week, the progress in Punjabi levels may be slower initially, but as the students work their way up, it becomes faster and their interest grows. Time spent in a Khlasa School is not enough to make good progress in the language skills of children.

The motivation of the teachers and the students plays a big role in achievement of the school goals. It is important to remember and to remind students that we need to keep our interest and efforts at high levels to achieve success in Punjabi, Gurmukhi and Gurbani. It is a lifelong learning that cannot be achieved in a year or two. We can only ignite the spark and hope for the flame to stay aglow.

The age of the enrolled students is a big factor in the success of the schools. The Khalsa schools are more able to teach younger children while the pressure from other school is still manageable. As they grow up, their priorities and interests may change and we may not have their time commitment to learn Punjabi or Sikhi. It is exceedingly difficult to keep the 15+ age group interested in Khalsa Schools.

Finally the support from the community and Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee is crucial for the success of a Khalsa School. A community that values its volunteers or sewadaars strengthens the group and empowers them further to do better and improve their community. A Parbandhak Committee that does not obstruct the workings of a Khalsa School rather supports them by providing time and space needed to run the operation sends a strong signal that what they are doing is important and valuable to the future generations and in preserving Sikhi. A supported Khalsa School is a stronger Khalsa School.

These are a few of the factors that play a vital role in the administration and success of a Khalsa School.


Role of an Administrator

in a Successful Khalsa School An administrator is the conductor of the Khlasa School. The administrator has the biggest responsibility and many jobs to teach. He/She will have to manage all aspects of the school. So an administrator should not teach. Running a school is big enough job. Here are a few jobs for the administrator:

• Form an administration committee • Write the mission statement • Design registration forms • Make schedule of school and registration • Develop a Calendar of Events, and daily schedule • Call meetings of sewadars & administration committee • Connect with Gurdwara committee on a regular basis • Talk to sangat about importance of Khalsa School biannually • Recruit/train teacher volunteers • Arrange for the teachers to have meetings as a whole school and in their levels

at least once a month • Find a reliable person to do the finances • Be a motivating force in the community • Be willing to spend long hours to make the school a success

Job Description: Adminstrator of Khalsa School Running a Khalsa School is a major operation. It requires a leader with a vision and clear thinking, a leader who can interact with a wide range of people in the community and someone with a cool and calm temperament.

The Administrator or the Overall Coordinator will do many important jobs: 1. S/He puts together a management team at the start of the project. They will write the mission statement for the school. The mission statement should outline the vision of the community as to the expected outcomes of the school. Think of long term goals.

2. The Adminstrator along with the management team members develops a school calendar with all possible activities integrated in it. For example; When will the


registration start and end? Which days will the school be in session? When will the Speech Competitions take place? When will the Gurbani Competition take place? When do we celebrate the Gurpurabs and how many and how do we celebrate?

3. The Administrator keeps contact with the Gurdwara Parbandhak committee as well as the community.

4. The Administrator is responsible for recruiting the teaching and the sewadar teams. There will be different sewadars for different activities: teaching, snacks, competitions, shopping, organizing, cleaning etc.

5. S/He makes the decision on the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Day. Think of the time, the place, the appropriate way to honor them, the gifts, the key note speaker for the event, the media involvement etc.

6. The Administrator designates someone will need to design and make the appreciation certificates, and buy gifts for the sewadars.

7. The Administrator is responsible for calling meetings of the managements teams and the various coordinators to make sure all programs are running smoothly and to support them as needed.

8. S/He will oversee that the teacher team functions smoothly. They must meet regularly to discuss the progress and the issues related to teaching the students. There will be several management meetings throughout the year.


Administrator’s First Day of School

Hopefully you have thought through the big day and are ready with all the steps you will need to follow. The first day of the school will set the tone. Children, teachers and parents will make their first impressions. They will get escited about it or they will quit depending on what they see, feel and hear. So it will be one of the most important moments for the Khalsa School.

The asministrator should welcome everyone andthank them and congratulate them on becoming a part of the Khalsa School. S/He will need to communicate the mission, the urgency, the routine, the daily schedules, the rules and homework policies with the group of children, parents and teachers. S/He will need to make sure of that all children are place appropriately in classes. All students have received or will receive the materials such as books, binders, notebooks and pencils. All classes have been assigned a teacher and all classes have aproper palce to sit. All classes should get a board, markers ad erasers.

If the snack is part of the day, it should be arranged so that when the students are dismissed it is ready to be served.

Be available to answer any questions from the parents.

Organize and after school teacher meeting to address any issues related to the first day and to take care of them for the next week. Thank the teaching and the sewadaar team for joining the sewa.

Talk to all other team members so that your office is equipped with sufficient supplies, extra teaching materials, student books, notebooks, binders and sharpend pencils. Post the school schedule and the calendae somewhere for the parents to see. An example is shown here.

Punjabi/ Gurmukhi Class: 2:35-3:30 PM 55 min Review/Homework Check: 10 min Teach New Lesson: 25 min Practice/Extra help: 20 min

Gurmat/Gurbani : 3:30-4:15 PM 45 min Peer/Individual Path 15 min. Memorize new Pauri 15 min Read the Sakhi and discuss 15 min.


Role of Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Khalsa Schools across the nation are educating our youth in Sikhi and Punjabi and providing avenues for the sangat to get involved in sewa. Mostly all schools are started by enthusiastic moms who feel they need to give their children the gift of their heritage. Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee is the organization that can enable a school to run successfully or make it fail. It is true that most of the Khalsa Schools are run on the Gurdwara grounds. But that does not mean that the parbandhak committee is obligated to run it. A successful Khalsa School needs to be an autonomous organization. What can the committee members do to assure success of a Khalsa School?

1. Let the school manage their own expenses. The school should have an independent bank account with the same non-profit ID as the Gurdwara. But they have no interference as to how the money is spent as long as all the records are kept meticulously. The accounts must be audited by the Gurdwara auditor.

2. Put confidence in the administrator that he/she will do a good job of choosing the curriculum, recruiting the volunteers, training them, registering the students and running the day to day operations of the school.

3. Provide the school full moral support by holding their time sacred. The Khalsa School calendar must be consulted when planning big celebrations and Khalsa School kids must be given a chance to perform in from of the sangat. After all they are the rightful owners of tomorrow’s gurdwaras.

4. The Khalsa School volunteers should be honored when appropriate. 5. Do not micromanage the administration or the teachers. Have faith that they are doing sewa in Guru’s name. They are not paid for spending their time every Sunday and many hours they spend at home getting ready for the next lesson.

6. Do not involve Khalsa School in any political debate for elections or otherwise. Keep schools out of politics so that they don’t suffer with the change of the committee.

7. Be patient. Give your school a time of three years with the program and see the results. If you are dissatisfied, you may intervene to improve the school; until then be patient.

This handout may be shared with the committee members.


Role of a Parent in a Successful Khalsa School The parents of Sikh children face a challenge of teaching them Sikhi, Punjabi, Gurmukhi, Kirtan and Gurbani. It is daunting task. Some lucky parents have the time and energy to give these gifts to kids in their home, but most of us struggle with this because the children resist so much. Khalsa School play a vital role in our community to impart these gifts. So once the parents solicit the help of Khalsa School to help their children, what should they do? 1. Bring your child to school every Sunday before the school starts. 2. Ask your child what was taught in class today. 3. Review and do homework with them. Review all the speeling and reading activities. 4. Teach them and help them memorize Gurbani every day. 5. Keep in touch with your child’s teacher. 6. Thank the teachers because they are teaching your children the most important things they need to know. Remember these teachers are doing sewa. They are just like you who have many things to do at home, but they feel teaching the children Punjabi and Sikhi is so important that they are willing to give up their time. So support them as much as you can.

This handout may be given to the parents.


Role of a Teacher in a Successful Khalsa School

A teacher in a Khlasa School is a sewadar or sewadarni, buty they play the most crucial role in making it a successful organization. They volunteer their time and expertise without any expectation of reimbursement. It is a job that is more difficult than a paid position because a volunteer is intrinsically motivated. They can spread their love for Sikhi and enthusiasm for living a Gursikh life to al around them. They are the ones who make a Khlasa School successful.

1. A good Khalsa School teacher must be willing to make a commitment to the Guru to do sewa of teaching children. That may mean that they do not expect an award, appreciation, or leadership, but they come for the sole purpose of doing sewa.

2. A good Khalsa School teacher must be willing to make a commitment to come to Khalsa School every Sunday. This may mean forfeiting some of the social obligations such as not going to functions run by family and friends during Khalsa School hours.

3. A good Khalsa School teacher must be eligible to teach Punjabi. If the volunteer has never taught in Punjabi before that person must be willing to get the training needed to be an effective Khalsa School teacher. They must work with the administrator to go over the curriculum and understand the curriculum. The administrator must provide training to the novice teacher so that there are no frustrations and no time is wasted for anyone (teacher, student, parents).

4. A good Khalsa School teacher must be willing to familiarize herself with the curriculum: She must feel confident in teaching the level assigned to her. This may mean spending time in a training or teaching herself at home in her own time.

5. A good Khalsa School teacher must be willing to be enthusiastic. Children can tell if you like what you are doing or not by seeing how excited you are when you teach. So show your love of teaching Punjabi to them.

6. A good Khalsa School teacher must give thanks for this sewa. You are the force that is shaping the future of the Sikhs. Not everyone gets to do any sewa, especially no the teaching sewa. Remember what Bhai Gurdas has said. Your sewa is akin to building many temples of gold as you will teach many Shabads to the Sikh children


Sample Jobs in a Khalsa School o Adminstrator-Overall Coordinator:

Write the mission statement Connect with Gurdwara committee; the success of the school depends

on the full support of the committee and its autonomous operation Talk to sangat about importance of Khalsa School Recruit teacher volunteers Call meetings of sewadars & administration committee Arrange for the teachers to have meetings as a whole school and in

their levels at least once a month End of the year: decide on the awards for children Design school certificates for different categories Volunteer Appreciation Day- awards, gifts, snacks, venue etc.

o Registrar: Design registration forms Registration Team to sit for getting the forms filled Data base Manager (must know excel)

o School Office Two people always there to answer questions Have school supplies ready for everyday of school Make list of supplies needed and give it to the shopping manager

o Shopping Manager Keep the office filled with supplied needed everyday

• pencils • notebooks • dry erase markers/ dry erase erasers • white boards • notebooks, binder paper • Punjabi and Gurmat books and handouts • Certificates for end of the year • stickers and small rewards for every week • design and order school bags

o Snack Manager Decide on healthy and appropriate snacks Shop and store the snacks Ask for donations from parents Have a team of sewadaars and a system to serve snacks to 200-600

children/ adults efficiently Decide and arrange for the snacks/tea for the teachers of school Clean up after serving the snacks


o Punjabi Curriculum Coordinator: Select/prepare Punjabi curriculum books Get the books printed or buy them on time Make sure have enough copies of every book Train the teachers in using the books Meet with teachers once a month to see the progress Organize teacher trainings on a regular basis Set the educational benchmarks to be achieved every week, month,

semester, year etc. For example, how many letters, lessons will be taught each month, until the midterms etc.

Design diagnostic, midterm and final exams Get the midterms and final test copies ready for every teacher and

every student Meet with teachers to introduce the tests and how to test and score

them Design a score sheet for every teacher so you can get the score for

every child at end of the year Get the scores from every teacher and give to the database manager

to be entered in the computer for next year’s lists o Gurmat Curriculum Coordinator:

Decide on the curriculum Set the benchmarks of how much Paath and which one would be

memorized by the students Get the curriculum booklets ready before school starts Meet with teachers once a month to see the progress Design the testing material

o Kirtan Curriculum Coordinator: Decide on the curriculum Set benchmarks for each month Get the curriculum books ready before the school starts Recruit paid and volunteer teachers to teach Kirtan and tabla Recruit a sewadar to keep attendance records and fees collection Coordinate midterm and final test Distribute certificates to teachers Conduct monthly meetings/trainings with the Kirtan/tabla teaching

staff o Stage Manager

Address children to motivate them Speak to parents Organize and run the school assembly Designate children and Bhai Sahib who will conduct the assembly


Disseminate any information from day to day- must be able to relate to children and speak in English and Punjabi

o Fun Manager (optional Title, Snack Manager can do this job) Decide and organize fun activities to do with the school

o skating o annual picnics o Visakhi and Gurpurab celebrations o How to showcase the students who are doing well at

school

Shop for goody bag items for these special occasions o candy o water bottles o stickers o magnets etc. o Sweatshirts

o Communication Manager • Write letters (with collaboration of the overall coordinator) to

the parents • Design a school calendar • Work with newspapers • Design and run the website for the school

o Community Liaison • Recruit Public Speakers or volunteers to speak in school

o Treasurer • Keep accounts

o Teachers • Teach, test, call home when needed, be there and enjoy


Job Description: Registrar of Khalsa School Registrar chould be a person designated by the Administrator to develop registration forms. He/she can put together a registration team who will get the registrations done: get the forms filled and collect fees. . The Registrar must be very well acquainted with the Punjabi and Gurmat curriculum to place the students appropriately.

Job Description: Punjabi Curriculum Coordinator The Punjabi Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for developing the Punjabi curriculum and implementing it. She will need to consider the needs of the students and decide which curriculum will serve their needs, plan staff developments and trainings for the teachers, schedule testing times for diagnostics, midterms and finals, have appropriate tests ready when needed, get the scores from the teachers and pass them on to the registrar for next year’s placements. She will also arrange the teachers to meet in grade level teams to discuss student achievements and revision of placement if needed. They will meet to decide the midterm benchmarks etc.

Job Description: Gurmat Curriculum Coordinator The Gurmat Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for developing the Gurmat (Sikh History and Gurbani) curriculum and implementing it. She will need to consider the needs of the students and decide which curriculum will serve their needs, plan inservices for the teachers, schedule testing times for diagnostics, midterms and finals, have appropriate tests ready when needed, get the scores from the teachers and pass them on to the registrar for next year’s placements. For Gurmat, it may be advisable to have a team work on it as there are several components of it.

Job Description: Data Base Manager of Khalsa School The Data Base Manager must be able to work with the Data base, or have someone work closely. The names of students and their important contact information need to be input into the computer in a program that can manipulate the data to create different worksheets. For example, you will need the alphabetical lists, the class level lists, and attendance lists for students and teachers. Microsoft Excel works well for this purpose.


Job Description: Office Manager of Khalsa School The office manager will have a tremendous responsibility. You will need to have the office organized to run a school. The supplies need to be in place:

o A white board for every class o A small pouch or Ziplock bag with a white board eraser, two Expo markers,

10-15 sharpened pencils o Section Attendance sheets o Teacher Attendance sheet o Extra Binders with teaching supplies inside for the substitute teachers o Extra books for every level for those who will lose them o 2 industrial grade pencil sharpeners o Photocopy machine o Photocopy paper reams o Binder paper reams o Wide ruled notebooks o Storage cabinets to store supplies o Scissors, paper clips, rubber bands, pens, o Permanent markers to write student names on the bags o Telephone connection o Alphabetical list to tell students what section they are in o 2-3” wide Scotch tale to post the class lists o A space to post your school calendar, announcements etc. o Two people in the office must be present to answer all the questions of

parents and guests, who will take attendance of the teachers, who will pass out the supplies when needed

o One or two people who will make sure every class has a teacher and if a teacher is absent can assign a substitute

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Khalsa School San Jose

An Exemplary School


Lessons Learned from the Guru Nanak Khalsa School San Jose

Guru Nanak Khalsa School San Jose has become the most successful Khalsa school in northern America. The school has been in existence for more than 22 years. Currently more that 600 children are enrolled there. The school has a preschool as well as an Adult class component. Over the years, they have developed a balanced and linguistically sound curriculum that is being used by several gurdwaras in the United States as well as public schools in Alberta, Canada to teach Punjabi as a Second Language. What follows is a set of lessons learned from experience. If the Khalsa School San Jose administration can help you start, run or with the curriculum, please call us. Our goal is to have a Successful Khalsa School in every Gurdwara across the US. You may distribute this manual to all parties as you need. Sincerely, Pushpinder Kaur Coordinator, Punjabi Curriculum and Coordinator Volunteer Recruitment and Training 408 224 3488 [email protected] Gurinder Pal Singh 408 224-3488 Vice President Educational Committee Sikh Gurdwara San Jose President Khalsa School San Jose email: [email protected]


> Guru Nanak Khalsa School San Jose > Every Khalsa School should have mission statemnt that reflects the need of a Khalsa School and the goals it desires to accomplish. This statement is the end goal of the school. It is used to convey to the parents what their children will be learning in the school, and to set up the curriculum. . Mission Statement

"The mission of The Guru Nanak Khalsa School San Jose is to give to students, knowledge and appreciation of the Sikh way of life and their rich Sikh heritage." Curriculum Objectives

The mission is accomplished in three ways: 1. Knowledge of Punjabi and Gurmukhi script is provided through a systematic and comprehensive Punjabi program. The main objective of Punjabi Curriculum is to enables the students to read the Sikh scriptures, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. A secondary objective is to develop Punjabi literacy skills and bring awareness of the rich cultural heritage in the youth and instill pride in their Sikh identity.

2. Knowledge of Sikh history and Gurbani is provided through a systematic Gurmat program. The main objective of the Gurmat program is to impart knowledge of the Sikh values through teaching of the Sikh history and Gurbani.

3. Sikh way of life is demonstrated through Gurmat camps, community service and Gurdwara related activities. Keeping these goals in mind, the Khalsa School San Jose curriculum has been developed into a comprehensive document that includes instruction in the fields of reading, writing and speaking Punjabi, memorization of Gurbani, and instruction in other important aspects of Sikh history. The students progress through various levels of instruction. There are nine levels of instruction in Punjabi and Gurmat programs. Each level focuses on a number of concepts to be mastered by each student. When the students graduate from this school, they will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the knowledge of Sikh way of life 2. Read Punjabi and Gurbani fluently 3. Write Punjabi with ease 4. Speak Punjabi in social settings This is the Mission Statement that was vision of the Khalsa School, San Jose since 1989. It has served us well. The school mission was accomplished in the year 2008 when three of the Khlasa School graduates registered their sons and daughters in Khalsa School.


Kwlsw skUl dy mMqv Aqy audyS Kwlsw skUl dw mu@K audyS b~icAW nUM is~KI nwl joVnw Kwlsw skUl dy mu~K mMqv 1. bic@E] dy Sbd BMf[r ivc v[D[ krn[

2. b@icE] nUM E[pxy ivc[r ilKqI Eqy zub[nI prgt kr skx dy wog bn[aux[

ieh audyS Aqy mMqv iqMn qrIikAW rwhIN pRwpq kIqy jWdy hn: 1. pMjwbI, gurmuKI Aqy is~K ieiqhws dw igAwn pMjwbI pRogrwm rwhIN id~qw jWdw hY[ pMjwbI pRogrwm dw mu~K mMqv hY bic@E] ivc pMj[bI pRHn, ilKx Eqy smJx dI wogq[ pYd[

krn[ q] ik s#I gurU gM#Q s[ihb d[ SuD p[T kr skx| pMjwbI pRogrwm dw Cotw mMqv hY bic@E] ivc is@KI siBE[c[r b[ry igE[n Eqy m[x pYd[ krn[|

2. gurbwxI dw igAwn gurmiq pRogrwm rwhIN id~qw jWdw hY[ gurmiq pRogrwm dw mu~K mMqv hY b~icAW ivc is~K ieiqhws Aqy gurbwxI rwhIN is~KI dIAW

nIhW p~kIAW krnIAW[

3. is~KI jIvn dI Jlk gurmiq kYNpW, syvw Aqy hor gurdvwry nwl juVIAW ikirAwvW nwl id~qI jWdI hY[

kIrqn pRogrwm dw mu~K mMqv hY kIrqn dI mirAwdw nUM b~icAW q~k phuMcwauxw qy ies mirAwdw pRqI mwx pYdw krnw[

ieh audyS mu~K r~Kdy hoey Kwlsw skUl dy slybs iv~c pMjwbI pVHxI, ilKxI, bolxI, gurbwxI Xwd krxI Aqy is~K ieiqhws ijhy ivSy aulIky gey hn[ b~cy A~T v~Kry v~Kry pVwvW ivcoN lMGdy hn[ hr pVwA ivc b~cy nvIAW g~lW is~Kdy hn[ Kwlsw skUl pws krn leI b~icAW koloN ieh aumIdW r~KIAW jWdIAW hn: 1. bcy is~KI nwl juV jwx[ 2. pMjwbI Aqy gurbwxI srlqw nwl pVH skx[ 3. pMjwbI AswnI nwl ilK skx[ 4. pMjwbI AswnI nwl bol skx[ Kwlsw skUl dI bhuq v~fI tIm ies imSn ivc juVI hoeI hY pr ies ivc v~fw ih~sw mwqw ipqw, dwdw-dwdI, Aqy nwnw-nwnI dw vI hY[ ikRpw krky smW k~F ky b~icAW dI Gr dw kMm krn ivc zrUr mdd kro[ ijs qrW AsIN dUsry skUl dy kMm v~l iDAwn idMdy hW, aus qrW hI swnUM Kwlsw skUl vl vI iDAwn dyxw pvygw[


Khalsa School

Curriculum Guidelines


Punjabi Curriculum Guidelines For Khalsa School Level 1 - Mastery of the Alphabet Duration: One or two semesters Students in Level 1 will learn The Gurmukhi alphabet Simple two-three letter words Names of the rainbow colors in Punjabi Counting up to ten in Punjabi Level 2 - Mastery of the Gurmukhi Matras Duration: One semester/year Students in Level 2 will learn : The Lagaan Matra symbols and their sounds The special sound modifiers in Punjabi Names of the days of the week, months, and seasons Counting up to 25

Level 3 -Beginning Reading (Words, simple sentences, poems & short stories) Duration: One Year Read simple text in Punjabi Write a simple essay about themselves Develop a good base in vocabulary, including counting up to 50

Level 4 - Intermediate Reading- (Simple short stories) Duration: One year Students in Level 4 will be learn to: Read short stories, essays, and poems with relative ease, understand the text and be

able to answer questions from the text Do counting up to 100 in Punjabi Develop understanding of the basic concepts of Punjabi grammar. Level 5 - Advanced Reading Level –Roohani Punjabi-5A (Sakhies of Guru Nanak Dev Ji) Duration: One Year The students in Level 5 will learn to: Read Punjabi fluently at 60 words per minute speed and understand what they read Write answers to question in complete sentences. Learn counting up to 1000 and beyond in Punjabi.


Level 6 - Advanced Punjabi Level 2-Roohani Punjabi-6A The students at this level are supposed to have learned everything from the previous

levels. Any material they have not learned, must be assigned and learned by the student. At this level they will:

Write an essay about one Guru Ji and his teachings Take dictation in Punjabi with 80% accuracy. Read short stories, Sakhies, essays, and poems fluently with 70 words per minute

speed, understand the text and be able to answer comprehension questions from the text orally and in writing

Level 7 - Advanced Punjabi- Roohani Punjabi-7A The students at this level are supposed to have learned everything from the previous

levels. Any material they have not learned, must be learned by the student. At this level they will:

Write an essay about one Guru Ji and his teachings Take simple dictation in Punjabi Read a literary text fluently with 80 words per minute speed, and answer comprehension questions from the text Start reading Gurbani with ease Level8-Advanced Punjabi-Roohani Punjabi-8A & Gurbani Reading The students at this level are supposed to have learned everything from the previous

levels. Any material they have not learned, must be learned by the student. At this level they will:

Write a simple essay on Baba Farid and his teachings Take dictation in Punjabi Read a literary text fluently at 90 words per minute, and answer comprehension

questions from the text Do path from sanchies with ease Baalvardi Level

Balvaardi Class is an initiative in the Khalsa School Sn Jose to involve young parents and their youger children in gurdwaras and Punjabi. The focus of this program is to teach the 3-4 years old children Gurdwara etiquettes such as how to come to gurdwara, how to do matha take, take parshaad, Fateh bulaao, shabad singing, Sikh art, Punjabi poems, counting and Penty songs.

The curriculum is still under construction at San Jose.


Adult Class There are two Adult classes in session at Khalsa School San Jose. One class is

made up of adults who are born in the west and whose children are enrolled in Khalsa School as well. Theie goal may be to learn to read Punjabi or to do shudh Patth. The other group is made up of older ladies who want to speak conversational English. Currculum is being developed for both programs.


Stepping Stones Punjabi as a Second Language Instructional Resources

Tej Publishing House (Established 1992) 216 Bayliss Dr. San Jose, CA 95139 408 224 3488 [email protected]

Level 1 Gurmukhi Letters 1. PSL Stepping Stones-The Beginnings Book-1A (Penty Akhri) 2. Mukta Word-1B

Level 1 Teenagers and Adults -Gurmukhi Letters and Matras 1. PSL Stepping Stones-The Edge 2. PSL Book 2B to review everything learned before going to Level 3

Level 2 Gurmukhi Vowels 1. PSL Book 1B to review Penty and Mukta Words 2. PSL Stepping Stones-The Beginnings Book-2A Gurmukhi Matra

Level 3 Beginning Reading 1. PSL Book 2C to review everything learned before going to Level 3

2. PSL Stepping Stones Book-3A

Level 4 Intermediate Reading 1. PSL Book 2C to review everything learned before going to Level 4

2. PSL Stepping Stones Book-4A

Level 5 Advanced Reading-Level 1 1. PSL Book 2C to review everything learned before going to Level 5 2. PSL Roohani Punjabi- 5A

Level 6 Advanced Punjabi and Gurbani Reading-Level 2 1. PSL Roohani Punjabi-6A

Level 7 Advanced Punjabi and Gurbani Reading-Level 3 1. PSL Roohani Punjabi-7A

Level 8 Advanced Punjabi and Gurbani Reading-Level 4 1. PSL Roohani Punjabi 8A

Baalvardi: A new program at Khalsa School San Jose is designed to serve 3-5 year old children. The curriculum is under construction.


pMjwbI pRogrwm dw mu@K audyS 1. b~icAW nUM gurbwxI pVHx dy Xog bnwauxw 2. b~icAW nUM pMjwbI pVHxI Aqy ilKxI isKwauxI 3. b~icAW nUM siBAwcwr bwry igAwn dyxw Aqy aus ivc mwx pYdw krnw

ieh mMqv pRwpq krn leI jo pMjwbI pRogrwm vriqAw jWdw hY auh American education system dy nwl myl KWdw hY[ swfIAW ikqwbW dunIAW ivc bhuq QwvW qy vrqIAW jWdIAW hn[ keI kYnyfw dy public school vI ieh ikqwbW PSL pVwaux leI vrqdy hn[ bhuq Kwlsw skUl iehI ikqwbW vrqdy hn[

pMjwbI slybs 9 lYvlW ivc vMifAw hoieAw hY[ hr lYvl ivc b~cy pMjwbI dy A~Kr Sbd, Aqy nukqy isKdy hn jo ik auhnW nUM Agly lYvl leI iqAwr krdy hn[

bwlvwVI- new program in 2008: iek swl

bwlvwVI dy b~cy ieh isKxgy: Sbd gwauxy

CotIAW kivqwvW gwauxIAW 10 q~k igxqI rMgW dy nW gurpUrbW bwry is~Kxw

lYvl 1 - pYNqI A~KrI dI jwx pCwx smW: iek jW do smYstr lYvl 1 dy b~cy ieh isKxgy: pYNqI A~KrI iek-do A~Kry Sbd sqrMgI pING dy rMgW dy nW 1-10 q~k igxqI

lYvl 2 - mwqrw dI jwx pCwx smW: iek jW do smYstr lYvl 2 dy b~cy ieh is~Kxgy: mwqrw dy icMn qy AvwzW pMj Avwz bdlx vwly icMn idnW, mhIinAW Aqy mOsmW dy nW 1-25 q~k igxqI


lYvl 3 – sOKI-srl pMjwbI pVHnI smW: iek jW do smYstr lYvl 3 dy b~cy ieh isKxgy: srl pMjwbI khwxIAW pVHnIAW Aqy pRSnW dy auq~r ilKxy Awpxy sbMD ivc iek Cotw ijhw lyK ilKxw rozwnw ijMdgI ivc vrqn vwly Sbd bolxy,pVHny Aqy ilKxy 1-50 q~k igxqI

lYvl 4 – ivclw lYvl -lMmIAW ilKqW pVHnIAW: iek jW do smYstr lYvl 4 dy b~cy ieh isKxgy: pMjwbI khwxIAW pVHnIAW Aqy pRSnW dy auq~r ilKxy iksy ivSy qy iek lyK ilKxw rozwnw ijMdgI ivc vrqn vwly Sbd bolxy,pVHny Aqy ilKxy 1-100 q~k igxqI

lYvl 5 - AfvWs pMjwbI lYvl-1 swKIAW pVHnIAW: iek swl lYvl 5 dy b~cy ieh isKxgy: pMjwbI ivc swKIAW srlqw nwl pVHnIAW Aqy pRSnW dy auq~r ilKxy iksy ivSy qy lyK ilKxy koeI irsrc irport iqAwr krnI jW koeI project krnw 1-500 q~k igxqI

lYvl 6 - AfvWs pMjwbI lYvl- 2 lMmIAW swKIAW pVHnIAW: iek swl lYvl 6 dy b~icAW nUM auh sB kuJ Awauxw cwhIdw hY jo pihly swry lYvlW ivc isKwieAw igAw hY[ aus dy nwl nwl b~cy ieh isKxgy: gurieiqhws Aqy gurbwxI dw pwT gurmuKI ivc pVHxgy koeI irsrc irport iqAwr krnI jW koeI project krnw 1-1,000 q~k igxqI


lYvl 7 AfvWs pMjwbI lYvl- 3 pMjwbI ivc lMmIAW swKIAW Aqy gurbwxI pVHnI: iek swl

lYvl 7 dy b~cy ieh isKxgy: gurieiqhws Aqy gurbwxI dw pwT gurmuKI ivc pVHxgy koeI irsrc irport iqAwr krnI jW koeI project krnw gurU mirAwdw isKxI gurU crnI l~gxw

lYvl 8 pMjwbI ivc lMmIAW swKIAW Aqy gurbwxI pVHnI: iek swl

lYvl 8 dy b~cy ieh isKxgy: gurbwxI dw pwT gurmuKI ivc pVHxgy koeI irsrc irport iqAwr krnI jW koeI project krnw gurU crnI l~gxw

vfyrI klws gurbwxI pVHnI: smW: iek swl

vfyrI klws dy ividAwrQI ieh isKxgy: pYNqI- loV muqwbk srl pMjwbI- loV muqwbk gurbwxI ArQ suKmnI sihb dw pwT pVHxw

vfyrI klws ESL AMgryzI bolxI Aqy pVHnI: iek do swl

vfyrI klws dy ividAwrQI ieh isKxgy: ABC loV muqwbk Citizenship dy pRSn au~qr Awm English bolxI


Gurmat Curriculum Guidelines Adopted from Sikhia Curriculum by www.sikhschool.com


Appendices


Supporting Instructional Materials The following pages have materials that may be copied for use in your Khalsa School. These handouts may be used during teacher meetings, to send home to parents, to give to teachers for homework or to improve instruction.

Appendix 1: Penty Akhri Chart. Yhis chart is very valuable for teacher of every grade level to review the Penty regularly. Add a copy to each teacher’s binder at the beginning of the year.

Appendix 2: Scrambled Letters or Pulaavayn Akhar: The teachers should use this sheet to review the Penty letters frequently especially at Level 1, 2 and 3.

Appendix 3: Muharni: A very useful sheet to review the letters and the Matras together. Every teacher beyond level 1 should have access to it. Add it to the teacher binder.

Appendix 4: The Counting Chart: Teachers can use it to teach counting and the Gurmukhi numbers. Make a copy for all students as well as teachers.

Appendix 5: Colors: This chart may be used for levels 1 and 2. Make a copy for each child and give it to them to colr and learn the names of the colors.

Appendix 6: Rainbow colors poster for Level 1

Appendix 7: Punjabi Language Reading Strategies: These are some idea that work in improving reading spped (fluency) and comprehension (understanding) of what is being read. The teachers shpudl pick one strategy for a week and try it. In a year or two, they would get the idea of which one works best for them. Different teachers feel comfortable with different strategies. No strategy is the best for all teachers. So the teachers should have freedom to choose.

Appendix 8: Sample Journal Topics for Level 4-8 are to encourage writing in young children. Choose one topic each week and assign writing. Teach the writing process. Look at the sample writing. Point out the begininng, middle and end in the writing. Teah how they can use the words of the topic to start their writing. Have volunteers share the writing in class. This will encourage speaking of Punjabi.


Appendix 9. Venn Diagram: A Venn diagram is a graphic organizer that is used to see

how two things are the same and how they are different. The student lists some characteristics of facts about one thing in the top section, and different facts about another thing in the bottoim section. In the middle the student lists how these two things are the same. See the example of kutta and billy.

A Venn diagram is excellent in comparing two different things- may be two gurus, two students, two teachers, two parents, two animals, two kakkars, or anything else.

Appendix 10: The Reading Log: The weekly Reading Log should be sent home so that students remember to read Punjabi and do Paatt everyday. The students who log in maximum number of minutes should be honored in assembly or on calss or end of the year.

Appendix 11: Vocabulary Study/Student Dictionary Page: This blank page may be given to students to encourage them to study difficult vocabulary words. Follow the example. 5-10 words may be good to study in a week.

Appendix 12: Happy Face Spelling Activity: This is a fun way to practice spelling. The students can write the whole word where the mouth should be. Then they write the first letter in the first eye and the last letter in the second eye. Make copies for each student every week.

Appendix 13: Word Sort - Spelling Activity: Yhis activity is meant to develop patterns in spelling and vocabulary words. The students are taught how to find similarities in words. There are many levels of this activity.

13.1. At the very basic level, the students can separate the words based on how many letters there are. They will write all spelling words in the senter of the gate. They may write 2 letter words in one panels, 3 letter words in the second panel and so on.

13.2. The students may sort the words based on the beginning letter or sound. For example, they can sort all the words that begin with sassa in one panel, all the words that end with kakka in the second panel and so on.

13.3. The students may write the nouns in one panel, the verbs in the second panel, the adjectives in the third panel and all other words in the fourth panel.


13.4. The students may sort the names of things in one panel, names of people in the other panel, the names of animals in the third panel, names of foods in the forth panel. 13.5. They may separate words with kanna in one panel, words with dulaavan in the second panel, words with adduk in the third panel and all other matras in the forth pannel 13.6. If the words do not have many patterns, the students may decorate the door by writing words naywhere on it. The whole idea is to practice writing the spelling words. Teacher may find more ways to classify the words.

Appendix 14: Draw and Label- Spelling Activity: This activity alos is a way to add interest to spelling activity. The students will write the ords on the line and draw a picture to show what the word smeans. See the example. Make a copy for the children each week.

Appendix 15: Sample Binder Insert: The administrator will need to design a Binder Insert with the school logo. This is a sample of what Khalsa School San Jose has.

Appendix 16: Rules Handout for students: The school should establish common rules that must be followed so that the students are engaged and safe. Write your own rules and put a copy of the handout in the students’ binders. These rules should be reviewed from time to time in classes as well as in the assembly. These two handouts have minor variations and are used in Khalsa School San Jose.

Appendix 17: Khalsa School Registration Form: This is the form used in Khalsa School San Jose. You may create one for your school. We will be happy to help you. Please let us know.

Appendix 18: What to Do on First Day of Class: This handout may useful for a new teacher. It lists some of the activites helpful in establishing the routines and welcoming the students to school. Some of these activities could be done anytime there is a new student in class.

Appendix 19: Class/Section Change Form: This a a very useful tool for the Registrar. Anytime a change is made in placement of a child, this form should be filled out and handed to the database manager so that the records are maintained.


Appendix 20: Student Placement Card: This form may be used to keep a record of student progress, attendance and any other factors related to learning style. Depending on the commitment of the students, they should be placed with committed teachers. Those students who work hard, should be helped to advance faster by placing them in trained teachers’ classes.

You may make copies of any of the appendices and give them to your staff.


Appendix 1: pYNqI E@KrI Penty Akhri

The Gurmukhi (Punjabi) Script

a E e s h aUR[ EYR[ eIRI s@s[ h[h[

Oorha (o,u) Erha (ay) Eerhi (ee) Sassa (S) Haaha(H)

k K g G X k@k[ K@K[ g@g[ G@g[ XMX[

Kakka (c,k, q) Khakha (kh) Gagga(g) Kagga (k+g) Nganga (ng

c C j J $ c@c[ C@C[ j@j[ J@j[ $M$[

Chacha (ch) Chachcha Jajja (j) Chajja)ch+j) Yanya

t T f F x tYNk[ T@T[ f@f[ F@f[ x[x[

Tainka (t) Thattha Dadda(d) Tahdda (t+d) Naanha

q Q d D n q@q[ Q@Q[ d@d[ D@d[ nMn[

Thattha Thaththa (th) Dadda (the) Tadda Nanna (n)

p P b B m p@p[ P@P[ b@b[ B@b[ mMm[

Pappa(p) Phapha(ph) Babba (b) Pabba(p+b) Mamma (m)

w r l v R ww[ r[r[ l@l[ vv[ R[R[

Yaya (y) Raara (r) Lalla (L) Vava(v) Rhaarha

S L Z z ^ SS[ LL[ ZZ[ zz[ ^^[

Shasha (sh) Khakha Gaga Zaza (z) Fafa (F)


Appendix 2:

BulwvyN A~Kr- Scrambled Penty Akhri Say the name and the sound of each letter.

a g E T r e k Q b s G X c C j J $ t B v F x q K d p n D P f m w h l R


Appendix 3:

muh[rnI When you read, say the name of the letter, the name of the matra and the sound; for example sassay kanna saa, sassay sihari si etc

mukq[ kMn[ ish[rI ibh[rI EONkR dulYNkR l[v] dol[v] hoR[ knOR[ aa i ee u oo ay e oa o

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Appendix 4:

Memorize the numbers from 1-100.

Counting 1-100


Appendix 5:

rMg] dI j[xk[rI

ic@t[ du@D

k[ly kys

slytI b@dl

l[l gul[b

pIl[ sUrj

nIl[ smuMdr

hr[ drLq

sMqrI/kysrI inS[n s[ihb

BUrI DrqI

sunihrI son[

gul[bI Pu@l

j[mxI EMgUr

hr bksy ivc TIk rMg Bro[


Appedix 6 –Rainbow Poster

sqrMgI pING ivc rMg Bro[

lwlsMqrIpIlwhrwSwhI nIlwnIlwjwmxI

sUrj ivc pIlw rMg Bro[ b~dlW ivc slytI rMg Bro[Asmwn ivc hlkw nIlw rMg Bro[hyTW zmIn ivc hrw rMg Bro[ zmIn au~qy iek drKq bxwE[ drKq ivc hrw rMg Bro[


Appendix 7 Here are some strategies to teach a language. Use some each day.

Punjabi Language Reading Strategies pMjwbI BwSw pVHx dIAW jugqW Repetition of language- rewrite using the same words to begin sentences Memorization- Memorize pars of the lesson, or 10 facts Fluency- See how many words you can read accurately in 1 minute Sequence of events- Tell the story events in correct order. Feeling Words- Write the feeling words from/about the story Asking questions-Write 5 questions about the events in the story Writing simple answers- Write answers to 5 questions from the story Telling sentences-Use 10 words from the story in sentences Giving directions – Give directions to go from the hall to the parking lot Following directions- Follow the directions given by the teacher or the

friend. e.g, mYnUM ie~k pYnisl PVwE[ ikqwb nUM 45vyN pMny qy Kolo[ AwpxI kUhxI nUM c~to[) etc. True false statements- Write 10 true/false statements based on the story Past tense verbs – Choose 10 past tense verbs from the story. Use them in a

new sentence. Negative sentences – Change positive sentences into negative sentences by

adding nhIN in them. Multiple choice- Write 5 multiple choice questions from the story. Give

three choices for the answers, two should be wrong and one should be correct.

Cause and effect- Choose three cause and effect statements from the story. Underline the cause in each statement.

Cloze activity- Choose a paragraph from the story. Copy it on a paper. Leave every 8th word out. Have a friend write the missing words.

Compare and contrast; compare seasons, animals, people etc. Venn–Diagram: compare characters to real life people Spelling word patterns- learn to spell words correctly- follow the spelling

activities assigned by the teacher. Write each word 5 times. Use each word in a question. Use each word in a sentence. Write a short paragraph using all the spelling words in it. Sort the words based on the number of letter, or number of matras or the beginning sound or the ending sound and write each category of words separately. Draw a picture to show each word and write the word under it.


Apeendix 8 Sample Journal Topics for Level 4-8 ilKx leI kuJ tOipk - lYvl 4-8 leI Sample Journal Topics for Level 4-8 are to encourage writing in young children. Choose one topic each week and assign writing. Teach the writing process. Look at the sample writing. Point out the begininng, middle and end in the writing. Teah how they can use the words of the topic to start their writing. Have volunteers share the writing in class. This will encourage speaking of Punjabi. 1. quhwfw mnpsMd Kwxw kI hY? 2. quhwfw mnpsMd tIvI So ikhVw hY? 3. pMjwbI isKx dy is~KW nUM kI lwB hn? 4. quhwnUM kI kMm kr ky bhuq KuSI huMdI hY? 5. qusIN Gr mMmI-fYfI dI mdd iks qrW krdy ho? 6. quhwnUM Kwlsw skUl ivc kI sB qoN izAwdw cMgw lgdw hY? 7. qusIN Kwlsw skUl ivc kI bdlxw cwhogy? 8. Kwlsw skUl Awaux dy iqMn lwB d~so[ 9. qusIN Kwlsw skUl ikauN AwauNdy ho? 10. qusIN v~fy ho kI kI bxnw hY? ikauN? 11. jyy kr quhwnUM koeI iqMn murwdW (wishes) dyvy qW qusIN kI mMgogy? 12. quhwnUM skUl ivc kI muSkl AwauNdI hY? 13. qusIN is~KI dy ikhVy AsUlW auqy hr roz cldy ho? 14. qusIN gurdvwry ivc ikMnI dyr bYT ky kIrqn suxdy ho? 15. gurduAwry Awaux dy iqMn lwB d~so[ 16. swnUM vifAW dw Awdr ikauN krnw cwhIdw[ hY? 17. AsIN sB iks qrW brwbr hW? 18. eyk ipqw eyks ky hm bwirk dw kI mqlb hY? 19. sRI gurU nwnk dyv jI ny iqMn sunihrI AsUl swnUM id~qy hn[ auh kI hn? 20. ikrq kro quhwfy leI kI mihxy rKdw hY? 21. AsIN vMf Cko nUM iks qrW rozwnw ijMdgI ivc Apxw skdy hW? 22. lMmy kysW dy kI lwB hn? 23. quhwfy ivc ikhVy iqMn cMgy gux hn? 24. qusIN Awpxy ivc kI bdlxw cwhogy? 25. quhwfw sB qoN KuSI BirAw idn ikhVw sI? 26. iek cMgy is~K ivc kI gux huMdy hn? 27. Ardws Sbd quhwfy leI kI mihxy rKdw hY?


Sample Composition ie~k sYNpl ilKq

Direction: Choose one topic a week. Write a short composition on it. Make sure you have a beginning, middle and end. A good beginning uses the words from the topic. ie~k ivSw cux ky ie~k CotI ilKq ilKo[ ies ilKq iv~c SurUAwq, ivclw Aqy AMiqm ih~sw hoxw cwhIdw hY[ SurUAwq krn leI ivSy iv~coN Sbd cux skdy ho[ For example:

quhwfw mnpsMd Kwxw kI hY?

myrw mnpsMd Kwxw AwlU dI prONTI hY[ (In this sentence, I have used the underlined words from

the topic to start my composition. Now I can add details to tell why this is my favorite

khana.)

myrw mnpsMd Kwxw AwlU dI prONTI hY[

AwlU dI proNTI bhuq suAwd huMdI hY[

prONTI gol gol huMdI hY[

AwlU dI prONTI lUxI huMdI hY[ ies iv~c imrcW Aqy mswly huMdy hn[ K~tw K`tw Anwrdwxw vI huMdw hY[ hrw DnIAW

prONTI nUM hor vI suAwd bxw dyNdw hY[

AwlU dI prONTI m~Kx Aqy dhIN nwl hor vI suAwd lgdI hY[

prONTI grm grm bhuq suAwd lgdI hY[

mYN hr Sincrvwr AwlU vwlI prONTI KWdI hW[

myrI nwnI sB qoN suAwd prONTI bxwauNdI hY[

AwlU dI prONTI sB qoN suAwd Kwxw hY[ This makes a short composition. It has description of the topic. It has many details with adjectives. It has a beginning and an ending.


Appendix 9: Venn Diagram to compare and contrast two things. Here is a sample.

ku~qw Name of something you are comparing

ku~qw Gr dI rwKI krdw hY[ ku~qw BON BON krdw hY[ ku~qw ib~lI nUM frwauNdw hY[ ku~qw pSUAW nUM kwbU krn dy kMm AwauNdw hY[ ku~qy dy b~icAW nUM kqUry ikhw jWdw hY[

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ku~qw Aqy ib~lI Names of two things you are comparing

ku~qw Aqy ib~lI dovyN pwlqU jwnvr hn[ ku~qw Aqy ib~lI dovyN QxDwrI jwnvr hn[ donW dI pUC muVI huMdI hY[ donW dy srIr au~qy j~q huMdI hY[

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ib~lI Name of the other thing you are comparing

ib~lI imAwEN imAwEN krdI hY[ ib~lI cUhy KWdI hY[ ib~lI ku~qy koloN frdI hY[ ib~lI dy b~icAW blUMgVy ikhw jWdw hY[


Venn Diagram – vY~n fwieAwgrwm

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Appendix 10: Reading Log

pVHx dw irkwrf ieh bhuq zrUrI hY ik qusIN hr roz Awpxy b~cy nwl pMjwbI Aqy pwT pVHo[ pVHx qoN bwd ies irkwrf au~qy dsKq kro qW ik qusIN dyK sko ik Awp jI dw b~cw pMjwbI pVHx Aqy gurbwxI pwT Xwd krn ivc sPlqw pRwpq kr irhw hY[

Punjabi Curriculum Guidelines by Pushpinder Kaur

Level 1 - Mastery of the Alphabet Appendix- 4

Kwlsw skUl h&qwvwr pMjwbI Aqy gurbwxI pVHx dw irkwrf

nW: __________________________qrIk ______irkwrf # ___ AYqvwr dI qrIk ilKo

quhwnUM ikhVw gryf imlxw cwhIdw hY? srkl kro[ b~ly b~ly! 70 imMt pVHweI kIqI lgBg 10 imMt roz vwh beI kI kihxy! 50 imMt pVHweI kIqI lgBg 7 imMt roz E ky hY ! 35 imMt pVHweI kIqI lgBg 5 imMt roz hor pVHxw pYxw hY! 25 imMt pVHweI kIqI lgBg imMt roz

idn ikqwb jW khwxI dw nW pwT/pOVI imMt mMmI/pwpw dy dsKq

somvwr

mMglvwr

bu~Dvwr

vIrvwr

Su~krvwr

Sincrvwr

AYqvwr

swry imMt joVo Aqy TIk Kwny ivc ilKo[

totl imMt

pVHx dw irkwrf hr AYqvwr lY ky Awauxw hY[ kI qusIN idl nwl pVHweI kIqI? ____


Appendix 11: Sample Vocabulary Study/Student Dictionary Page

Appendix- 8- Vocabulary Study Page K

mihxw/mqlb A~Kr joV

vwk qsvIr

m~kVI

m~kVI iek A~T l~qW vwlwkIVw hY[

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m~kVI dy srIr dy iqMn ih~sy huMdy hn[

mYnUM m~~kVI koloN fr lgdw hY[

m~kVI dw jwlw bhuq sohxw huMdw hY[

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Sbd koSpMjwbI Sbd isK~x leI Sbd koS bxwE[ hr AOKw Sbd ivcly c~kr ivc ilKo[Sbd dw mihxw, A~Kr joV Aqy vwk ilKo[ Sbd dI jy ho sky qW qsvIr bxwE[


mihxw/mqlb A~Kr joV

vwkqsvIr

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Sbd koSpMjwbI Sbd isK~x leI Sbd koS bxwE[ hr AOKw Sbd ivcly c~kr ivc ilKo[Sbd dw mihxw, A~Kr joV Aqy vwk ilKo[ Sbd dI jy ho sky qW qsvIr bxwE[


Appendix 12: Happy Face Spelling Activity

Happy Face Spelling Activity- KuS ichrw spY~ilMg

KuS-ichrw spY~ilMg kMmhyTw Cpy ichirAW iv~c spY~ilMg Sbd ilKo[ pihlI A~K iv~c Sbd dw pihlw A~Kr, dUsrI A~K iv~C Sbd dw AKIrlw A~Kr Aqy mUMh dI QW qy pUrw Sbd ilKo[

Write one spelling word in each happy face. Write the first and the last letter of the word in each eye and the whole word for smile.

ichrw

ic rw


Appendix 13: Word Sort - Spelling Activity

SbdW dI CWtI - Spelling Word SortCopy all the spelling words inside the gate. Sort the words inside the panels of the gate.

myrI spYilMg sUcI

The words can be sort based on the beginning sound, the ending sound, the matra sounds or the number of letters in each word. Wrtie the words that are the same in some way in one panel.


Appendix 14: Draw and Label- Spelling Activity

qsvIr bxwE Aqy ilKo- Draw and LabelDraw a picture for each spelling word. Write the word on the line.

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. Sample:

prbqnmUnw


Appendix 15: Sample Binder Insert

Student Name: _____________________

Student Phone: _____________________

Level and Section: ______

Teacher Name: _____________________

Student Binder

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nwm jpo, ikrq kro, vMf Cko

ividAwrQI bweINfr


Appendix 16: Student Handout

Khalsa School-Student Handout Important Information for Khalsa School Students

Congratulations! You have joined Khalsa School- the best place to learn about the Sikh heritage! Here you will learn to: Read Punjabi and Gurbani fluently Write Punjabi with ease Speak Punjabi in social settings

Demonstrate the knowledge of Sikh way of life

In order to achieve these goals, you must follow some rules. Attend Khalsa School every Sunday when it is in session. If you can’t come, call your teacher to find out the missed homework and complete it before coming to the next class. Attend the assembly to participate in the diwaan. While at school, please stay in class. Pay attention to your teacher so that you can learn. Write your name and class section on your bag, binder and all the books. Keep your with you at all times. Write your name and class section and phone number on your Harmonium and table for everyone to see. Do homework assigned by the teacher.

Khalsa School Times: Khalsa School San Jose is in session on Sundays and the timings are: Assembly: 2:00- 2:30 P.M. Punjabi and Gurmat Classes: 2:35-4:15 P.M. Snack Break/Teacher Meeting: 4:15-4:30 P.M. Kirtan Classes 4:30-5:30 P.M Important Information: www.khalsaschool.us Contact Pushpinder Aunty 408 224 3488


Appendix 17: Khalsa School Registration Form


Appendix 18: What to Do on First Day of Class

What to do on First Day of Class 1. Get to know your students:

o Ask them to share their name, age, grade level, their favorite games, TV shows etc.

o Ask them about what they want to learn in Khalsa School. Tell them the purpose of Khalsa School.

o Discuss about importance of coming to Khalsa School- regularity is important.

2. Distribute the books. Have them write their name, section and YOUR name on the

books and binders. 3. Talk to them about the importance of Khalsa School homework. Talk about studying 7

minutes everyday. 4. When they miss Khalsa School, tell them to call a friend and get the homework or they

can call you to get the homework. 5. Talk about what makes a good student- pay attention, do homework, follow direction

etc. Tell them that Khalsa School is as important as other school. 6. Tell them to attend assembly everyday too. 7. Tell them to identify the class place so that when you are not here, they do not get

lost. Help them get to know their classmates so they can find each other. 8. Please prepare them for the day when you may not be here. Tell them that they will

get a substitute teacher so they should not worry. b~icAW nwl pihly idn leI kuJ suJwA b~icAW nwl jwx-pCwx krn leI: 1. auhnW nUM Awpxy bwry jwxkwrI dyx leI kho[ qusIN Awpxy bwry jwxkwrI idE[ 2. b~icAW nUM pu~Co ik auh Kwlsw skUl ivc kI is~Kxgy[ auhnW nUM ies bwry d~so vI[ 3. hr b~cy nUM ikqwbW idE[ ikqwbW au~qy b~cy dw nW , sYkSn Aqy quhwfw nW ilKvwE[ 4. Gr dy kMm dI mh~qqw d~so[ d~so ik b~cy hr roz 7 imMt pMjwbI pVHn[ 5. auhnW nUM d~so ik jy kr auh Kwlsw sKUl nhIN Aw sky qW auh jW qW quhwnUM &on krky hom-vRk puCx jW iksy dosq

shylI koloN[ 6. b~icAW nUM pu~Co Aqy d~so ik isAwxy ividAwrQIAW ivc kI gux huMdy hn? 7. auhnW nUM hr h&qy AsYNblI AtYNf krn leI kho[ 8. b~icAW nUM klws dI QW dI inSwnI d~so qW ik ijs idn qusIN ie~Qy nhIN Aw skdy, Gto G~t b~cy nW guAwc jwx[ 9. b~icAW nUM d~so ik ho skdw hY qusIN iksy idn skUl nw Aw sko, pr auhnW nUM koeI hor tIcr pVHwaux leI zrUr

AwvygI qW ik auhnW dI pVHweI dw nukswn nW hovy[


Appendix 19: Class/Section Change Form

Class/Section Change Form

____________________ needs to be changed/added to Student Name ___. He/She is moving from _____with the section section

permission of ________________of section ____ Teacher’s name section

Send to Pushpinder for database

Class/Section Change Form

____________________ needs to be changed/added to Student Name ___. He/She is moving from _____with the section section

permission of ________________of section ____ Teacher’s name section

Send to Pushpinder for database


Appendix 20: Student Placement Card Khlasa School Student Placement Card

This Years’ Teacher: __________________ Next Year’s Teacher: ________________ Name:____________________________ Date of Birth: ______________________ This Year’s Level and Section: ___________ Next Year’s Level and Section: __________ Strengths: _________________________ __________________________________ Weaknesses: ________________________ __________________________________ Last Year’s Comments: Attendance: (choose one)

o Regular o Frequently Late o Frequently Absent o Comments:

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Placement for the session starting in: September 20___


Khalsa School San Jose Management Team- 2011 Each member of the Khalsa School Management team has a few primary duties as outlined below, but everyone performs several other duties as and when needed. Honorary President: Sardar Molinder Singh Kohli

President: Dr. Gurinder Pal Singh

Director: Dr. Gurminder Singh

Assistant Directors: Sardarni Pushpinder Kaur

Sardar Rajinder Singh

Treasurer: Sardar Gurumukh Singh Tiwana

Coordinator of Kirtan Programs: Bhai Manmohan Singh

Coordinator of Kirtan Performances: Sardar Surjit Singh Dheri

Sardarni Rajinder Kaur

Coordinator of Gurmat Programs: Sardarni Pushpinder Kaur

Coordinator of Punjabi Program: Sardarni Pushpinder Kaur

Coordinator of Adult Program: Professor Gopal Singh

Dr. Amarpal Singh

Miss Leena Bedi

Coordinator of Sewa Team: Sardar Robinder Singh

Gurpreet Singh Saini

Coordinators of Administrative Tasks: Sardarni Kuldip Kaur Pahwa

Sardarni Ritu Kaur

Coordinator of Registrations /Database:Sardar Harshdeap Singh

Sardar Narinder Singh

Coordinator of Fun Activities: Sardar Gurminder Singh

Special Programs Coordinator: Sardar Robinder Singh

Sardar Arvind Singh

Office Manager: Sardar Gurumukh Singh

Dastaar/Sikhi Bana: Sardar Baljit Singh


Sri Hemkunt Foundation Speech and Kirtan Competitions are important components of

the Khalsa School San Jose.

Zonal Convener for Silicon Valley Zone: Sardar Gurumukh Singh

Co-Conveners for Silicon Valley Zone: Dr. Gurminder Singh

Sardar Rajinder Singh

Center Convener for Khalsa School San Jose: Sardar Rajinder Singh

Western Region Convener for Dr. Gurinder Pal Singh

the Kirtan Competition:

Gurbani Competition Coordinators: Sardar Rajinder Singh

Sardar Narinderpal Singh

Gurbani Competition Management: Sardar Rajinder Singh

Gurmat Camp Coordinators: Sardar Rajinder Singh

Sardar Surjit Singh Dheri

Registrations for the Competition: Dr. Gurminder Singh

Sardarni Rajinder Kaur

Sardarni Kuldip Kaur

Charni Laggo Coordinators: Sardar Rajinder Singh

Sardar Baljit Singh

Sardarni Harbans Kaur

Helpful Telephone Numbers for any information:

Dr. Gurminder Singh: 408 206-3623

Sardar Gurumukh Singh: 408 257-4277

Sardar Rajinder Singh: 408 272-5642

Sardarni Kuldip Kaur: 408 238-7249

Sardarni. Pushpinder Kaur: 408 224-3488


What Did You Learn? 1. What is one role of a Khalsa School in the Sikh Community? _______________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What is the most important factor for the success of a Khalsa School? Why? _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

3. What are some things a Khalsa School administrator must do to become an effective and successful administrator?

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4. What will you need to do to become a better Khalsa School administrator? __________________________________________________________________

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5. Do you think your school has all the components of being the best Khalsa School in the USA? _________________________________________________________________

6. What needs to be improved for your school to be the best Khalsa School?

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Starting a New Khalsa School may be one of the noblest volunteer activites in the Sikh community. The Khalsa Schools throughout the country are providing the young Sikhs growing up in America with the tools to become successful and proud Sikhs and good American citizens. They are teaching them the language of their parents, grandparents and scriptures. The areteaching them the Sikh way of life and pride in being a Sikh by developing an understanding of the principles of Sikhi and the Gurbani.

Khalsa School San Jose has become one of the best run Khalsa Schools in the Western Hemishere. During its 20 years of existence, Khalsa School San Jose has enabled a number of Khalsa Schools around the world.

Congratulations on starting a Khalsa School to teach our next generations and giving them the best gift of all - the gift of knowledge and theirheritage. We are here to help you every step of the way. Please don'thesitate to contact us.

May Guru be Angsang.

Sincerely,Gurinder Pal SinghCo-Founder of Khalsa School San Joseemail: [email protected].: (408) 224 3488

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