On July 27th, MH Marathi Shala hosted an insightful and productive parents meeting, aimed at discussing the vision and mission of our community-driven organization, alongside the upcoming syllabus and workshop events. This gathering provided an excellent opportunity to align our goals and outline the exciting journey ahead for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Vision and Mission
MH Marathi Shala and Community is dedicated to nurturing a deep understanding and appreciation of the Marathi language and culture among our younger generation. Our vision focuses on fostering a strong sense of community spirit and integrating modern technologies through workshops and educational initiatives. Our mission extends to teaching and celebrating both Indian and American cultural values, guiding our students towards a profound understanding of Marathi traditions, Indian festivals, and the rich tapestry of Indian-American culture.
For more details, you can visit our website or contact us at [email protected].
Diverse Range of Services
MH Marathi Shala and Community offers a broad spectrum of services to enrich our community:
- Marathi Language Art (MLA)
- Cultural Education
- Workshops and Seminars
- Library Services
- Community Events
- Youth Leadership Programs
- Modern Technology Initiatives
We are committed to enriching our community through these comprehensive programs, ensuring that our students gain both academic and cultural insights.
Syllabus for 2024-2025
The syllabus for the upcoming year has been thoughtfully crafted to provide a holistic learning experience. Key components include:
- Barakhadi, Words, and Numbers
- Prarthana and Shlok
- Reading and Writing
- Pronunciation, Speaking Practice, and Conversation
- Poems / Badbad Geete and Pathantar
- Rivers and Mountains of India and USA
- Cultural Events (Workshop)
- Project-based Learning: Theme-based Projects
- Shala Exam: Unit Tests and Sahamai Exam
- Reading Practice: Library Initiatives
- Modern Technology Teaching and Sports (Optional)
- Shala Year Book/ Diwali Anka
For detailed information, please refer to our website https://mhshala.org/syllabus/
Workshop Events for 2024-2025
We have an exciting lineup of workshops and cultural events planned:
- Makar Sankranti
- Mahashivratri
- Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year)
- Shiv Jayanti
- Holi & Rang Panchami
- Ram Navmi
- Akshaya Tritiya
- Shala Sahal (Field Trip)
- Raksha Bandhan
- Ashadhi Ekadashi
- Guru Purnima
- Bail Pola / Nag Panchami
- Krishna Janmashtami
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Navratri Puja/Garba
- Dasara
- Diwali
- Marathi Movie Night
- Shala Annual Day
Team Updates
During the meeting, several key members of the Shala team provided updates on their respective areas:
- Puja Varude and Sucheta Marathe addressed the parents about the syllabus and overall Shala functionality.
- Sachin Kolte shared financial updates.
- Abijeet K. described our fundraising efforts.
- Sandeep Sonawane discussed the Shala library efforts.
- Mandar Patil and Rohit Sonawane provided insights into logistics work.
- Shantanoo Kirtane outlined our technology initiatives.
- Vaishali Sangale & Vidyut Kolte detailed administrative work.
- Pradnya Ahire covered cultural initiatives.
- Vaishali Dhanawade highlighted social media and content creation efforts.
- Yogesh Athave talked about media and photography work.
- Santosh Patil discussed parent volunteers’ roles.
- Viral Ahire elaborated on our outreach programs.
- Balasaheb emphasized how effectively the Shala operates as an independent entity, focusing on Shala vision, attend Shala regularly and detailed our core services.
This year, we have seen a significant increase in new admissions and a strong interest in learning Marathi and our rich culture. As you know, Marathi Shala is a purely community-driven organization.
To maintain the learning momentum, we request that you support your child by checking their homework, encouraging them to speak in Marathi, and ensuring regular attendance at Shala. With over 10 students on the waiting list, we have decided to move students who miss Marathi Shala more than 4 consecutive weeks to the waiting list, allowing other interested students to join.
We ask for your cooperation to ensure that our scholars attend Shala regularly and engage actively in their learning journey. Our teachers, lead, and volunteers are dedicated to preserving and passing on our Marathi language and cultural heritage to the next generation.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
The meeting provided a comprehensive overview of our plans and initiatives, setting the stage for a successful year ahead. For additional details and to view all the slides from the meeting, please refer to the attached PDF.
The highlight of the day was watching our students engage in the Talyat Malayat (Waters & Land) games, which perfectly exemplify our motto of “Hasat Khelat Shika”.
Next day, Sunday (7/28) was the new student orientation which was fun learning session at Shala was a resounding success (15 new students joined today’s session). It was heartening to see such enthusiastic participation from both students and parents who are passionate about learning Marathi and embracing our rich cultural heritage.
Parents meeting Photo:
New Student Orientation Photo:
Thank you to all the parents for your continued support and engagement. We look forward to an exciting and enriching year ahead at MH Marathi Shala!
Here is the detailed Presentation that was discussed in the meeting:
-Shala Organizer.