JSH Pathshala 2012 13 Activity starts Every Sunday

JSH Pathshala 2012 -13 Activity starts: Every Sunday 10: 15 am : Prayer in Main Hall 10: 30 am: Jainism Classes. 11: 40 am : Language Classes. 10/16/2021

Contact Information: Jain Society of Houston: 3905 Arc Street Houston, TX 77063 Ph. : 281. 606. JAIN or 713. 789. 2338 Pathshala Coordinator : Smita Bora smitabora@hotmail. com Assistant Coordinator : Chini Mehta emailchini@gmail. com 10/16/2021

Pathshala Overview Running Since 1985 This is our 28 th year!!! Jainism classes 1 through 7 supporting Pre. K through 12 Graders. • Language (3 Gujarti and 3 Hindi Classes) • Teach Jain principles based on JAINA books and Sutras • • • 10/16/2021

Pathshala Year 2012 -2013 • We have 163 Students Registered this year. • Number of Jainism Teacher are : 21 • Number of Language Teacher : 15 • Pathsala classes held every Sunday from Aug 26 th 2012– June 2 nd 2013 excluding Holidays (No Summer Classes) • Number of working Pathshala Classes: 29 • Registration Fee: $100 per year. • No Parents are allowed to sit in classes. • Minimum 70% of Attendance. 10/16/2021

Pathshala Events in addition to regular classes. • • Savatsari Pratikaman in English Diwali Cultural program(Performed by All Language Class Students) • Essay competition Category 1: Bhagwan Mahavir: Life of a Tirthankar Category 2: How will the four Auxiliary Bhavnas of Friendship, Appreciation, Compassion and Neutrality help me in my life? Category 3: Why are Ethics Important & How does Jainism Help me Live/Practice an Ethical Way of Life & Career) • • • Language Spelling Bee(Students quizzed on reading, comprehension and vocabulary) Sutrathon ( Rewarding mastery on Chaityavandan, Samayik and Pratikaman sutras) Students - Teachers Day: Senior students run classes for a day Field Trip – Pre. K through 6 (This year, we went to NASA) Jain Camp – 7 through 12(Camp Allen for 3 days) Diwali Program (Performed by All Language Class Students) Mahavir Jayanti Program(Performed by All Jainism Students) Pathshala Graduation Jaina Acadamic Bowl 10/16/2021

Pathshala Guidelines & Rules 1. All applicants will be reviewed by an authorized Pathshala teacher/coordinator and will be assigned to a particular class for pathshala and language class. Students will not switch classes without prior permission. 2. Punctuality is important. Students should come 10: 15 a. m. for the prayers and will not be allowed in class after 10: 30 am. 3. 70% attendance by each student is required for a regular student of Pathshala. 4. Language classes are for Regular Jainism class students only. 5. Students must attend the pathshala to attend language class each time. 6. Dress Code: Students (Boys & Girls) age 7 and up cannot wear shorts or tank tops. Prefer to wear JSH tshirts. 7. If you miss two or more consecutive classes, let the teacher know the reason for the absences once you have returned to class. 8. The student will be cooperative with everyone and show respect to each student regardless of age. 9. The students will respect the right of others and will not use loud voices. People who are praying need peace and quiet. Do not disturb any class that is in session and maintain silence in the library. 10. Running or horseplay is not allowed inside the building or in the parking lot. 11. Chewing gum, eating candy or drinking or use of cellphone (texting) is not allowed during class. 12. The teacher may insist on proper sitting manners and behavior during class. 10/16/2021

Sponsorship & Volunteer Opportunities v Sponsorship Choices. . Choices • Essay competition ($2400) • Language Spelling Bee ($250) • Sutrathon ($100 – 300) • Pathshala Graduation ($2500 – 3000) - You can sponsor either entire event or pool through groups. Any donation is very much appreciated. 10/16/2021 v Volunteer Choices • Sutras Practices • Cultural Events like Diwali and Mahavir Jayanti Programs • Home Room Mom for teachers. • And Many More…. Contact : Smita Bora for Volunteer and Mona Shah for all Sponsorship.

JClass 1 School Grade(Pre-K) Mona Shah(13); Sushma Shah(5); Jalpa Mistry(3) v Book : 102 • Jainism content – – 10/16/2021 Jainism Principles Alphabet book Aarti/Mangal Devo Stories v Darshan &Chaityavandan Vidhi – – – – Namokar Mantra Darshanam Dev Icchami Khmasamano Iriaya Vahi Tassa Uttari Annatha Loggassa

JClass 2 School Grade(1 -2) Geeta Gala(6); Aarati Mehta(3); Tanvi Shah(1) v Book : 102 v Darshan &Chaityavandan – Jainism Principles – 102 Vidhi – – 10/16/2021 Alphabet book Stories Stutis Aarti/Mangal Devo – Sakal Kushal Valli – Bar gun Arihantdev (To start Chativandan) – Jank kin chi – Namuthunam – Javant Cheianam – Javanti Kevi Sahu

JClass 3 School Grade(3 -4) Aarti Chheda(18); Chini Mehta(3); Smita Bora(7) v Book: 203 – The First Steps of Jainism(203) – Activity book – Principles of Jainism – Stories – Stutis 10/16/2021 v Darshan &Chaityavandan Vidhi – – – – Namorhat Stavans Uvasaggaharam Jaya Viyaray Arihant Ceianam Javanti Kevi Sahu Thoy Aarti, Mangal Divo

JClass 4 School Grade(5 -6) Hiten Kurwa(5); Nupur Kapadia(2); Bharati Shah(5) v Book: 302 v Darshan, Chaityavandan Review practically – Chapters 1 through 16 – Relate Jainism principles v Samayik Vidhi starts to real life – Stories – Stuti 10/16/2021 – – – Panchidiya Karemi Bhante Muhupatti na bol Sumayia Vayjutto Das Manna

JClass 5 School Grade(7 -8) Prerit Shah(5); Hema Ojha(7) v Book - (302) v Darshan, Chaityavandan and Samayik Vidhi – Chapter 17 through end Review practically – Stories – Jain festivals v Pratikaman Vidhi starts 10/16/2021 – – – Icchakar Abbuthiyo Adhar Papsthanak Vandana Addhaijessu Sajjay

JClass 6 School Grade(9 -10) Dhanesh Shah(11); Kun. Jan Dedhia(2) v Book: 401 – – 10/16/2021 Chapter 1 – 15 Stories Stuti Discussions on how to apply Jain Principles in real life v. Darshan and Chaityavandan Vidhi Review Practically v. Samayik and Pratikaman Vidhi Review Practically v. Stutis from Book 401

JClass 7 School Grade(11 -12) Prabodh Mehta(6); Rajesh Shah(1) v Book: 401 – – 10/16/2021 Chapter 15 through end Stuti Stories General discussion on the topics based on kids interest. v. Darshan and Chaityavandan Vidhi Review Practically v. Samayik Vidhi Review Practically v. Stutis from Book 401

GClass 1 School Grade(Pre-2) Amisha Kapadia(5), Priti Mehta(1), Nita Desai (5) • • Pre K: Letters K-GH writing and oral by identifying Numbers 1 -10 writing and oral in order count objects, match letters to its sound, colors, days of week, vocab words. KG: Letters K-AN writing and oral by identifying Numbers 1 -20 writing and oral in order count objects, match letters to its sound, colors, days of week, vocab words for each letter. 10/16/2021 • • • Grade 1: Letters k-V writing and oral by identifying Numbers 1 -40 writing and oral in order match letters to its sound, colors, body parts, days of week, vocab words for each letter, common verbs, common opposites, fill in missing numbers, fun quiz Grade 2: Letters K-AL writing and oral by identifying Barakhdi A-AU Numbers 1 -50 writing and oral in order match letters to its sound, colors, body parts, days of week, vocab words for each letter, common verbs, common opposites, fill in missing numbers, fun quiz

GClass 2 School Grade(3 -5) Priti Rambhia(3); Darshana Mehta(2) , Nipa Shah(1) 1. All vowels and consonants 2. Numbers 1 -100 oral 1 -20 written 3. Types of: Adjectives Animals , Birds Fruits , vegetables Food grains, spices Colors Etc. 10/16/2021 Grammar: Verbs and 3 -4 word sentences with verbs 3 poems oral and written

GClass-3 School Grade(6 -12) Dipsuta Kothari(4), Forum Jhonsa(6) 1) Review chapters 1 -4 2) Introduction to chapter 5 For complex words to facilitate reading 3) Use chapter 6 to prepare new set of vocabulary words for shabdspardha 2012. 4) Introduction to Gujarati Suwakyo(proverb) & their application in daily life. 10/16/2021 5) Project 6) Reading Gujarati news article. 7) Gujarati joke of the day & It's meaning 8) Storytelling from set of Pictures or words

HClass-1 School Grade(Pre-2) Priyanka Sheth(4), Alpa Mistry(2) 1. Fundamentals: Hindi Alphabets, vowels, Consona nts, Simple Word Reading 2. Alphabet/Number Writing 3. Composite Alphabet Reading 4. Composite Alphabet Writing 10/16/2021 A. 10 -15 poems memorizing and knowing the meaning of each of them. B. 250 words- which would be picture based, (20 -25 words in each class) C. Numbers From 1 to 50

HClass-2 School Grade(3 -5) Sonali Mehta(2); Chandan Pokherna (2) 1. Complex Words: Conjuct Consonants, Word Reading, Verbs 2. Vocabulary 3. Conversation in Hindi 4. Fundamentals of Grammar 10/16/2021 A. 3 -4 short stories. reading 1 page in each class. B. 250 words- which will be able to read and write (20 words in each class) C. Numbers From 1 -100.

HClass-3 School Grade(6 -12) Sapna Oswal(5), Shailesh Jain(3) 1. Complex Words: Conjuct Consonants, Word Reading, Verbs. 2. Vocabulary 3. Conversation in Hindi 4. Fundamentals of Grammar 5. Read, Know and Translate 6. Read , Think and Translate 10/16/2021 A. Read 1 page from book in each class B. Share Stories or skit C. Numbers From 100 onwards.