Parent - Teacher Meeting

Greetings And A Happy New Year To You All!

We bid farewell to 2023, and are filled with gratitude for all the amazing accomplishments we achieved together. As we welcome 2024, we are hopeful for all the opportunities that await us. We are committed to doing our best for the children and supporting them in their learning and growth. In this newsletter, we are sharing with you some of the activities and events that happened in the past month.

Assessment Tests

All Building Blocks centers conducted the 2nd term assessment tests for K3, K4, and K5 children. The tests are done in different areas such as language, math, science, and social studies aligned with the curriculum and learning goals of kindergarten. These tests help identify the strengths and weaknesses of each child, so additional support can be provided to them in their weak areas. The results showed the children are learning well and are making good progress in all the subjects.

Parent-Teacher Meeting

This month, we held the second term Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) with individual parents, to review their progress. The parents were pleased to see their children’s assessment papers, classwork, homework, workbooks, art and craft projects, and drawing books. They also had the opportunity to interact with the teachers and learn about their children’s academic performance.

Christmas Celebrations

All our centers celebrated Christmas with a lot of fun and joy. The teachers engaged the children in fun paper crafts, coloring activities, and dance performances by the students of each grade. Children received gifts from sponsors. They visited companies and performed Christmas carols. The employees were very impressed by the children. We had special meals served for the children. We also had visitors come to our centers and spend time with the children and giving gifts to them. Christmas was a wonderful time to spread cheer to the children and give them the gifts that they had asked for. It was a joy to see them thrilled to hold their gifts and play with them.

A BIG Thank You to all the individuals and companies that helped sponsor the celebrations and gifts for the children!

Children's Visit to Hevo Company

60 students from Building Blocks had a wonderful time at the Christmas Angel Tree program hosted by the Hevo company. They received a warm welcome from the Hevo employees, who each took care of groups of 8 children. The program included an introduction, a visit from Santa, dance performances by the children, gift distribution to the children( according to the wish they gave) and the staff, and a thank you speech from the director of the Hevo company. Each of the children and staff got a snack bag. It was a memorable experience for both the children and the Hevo employees.

A BIG thank you to Hevo Technologies Pvt Ltd for hosting the party, and for all the gifts and donation for Building Blocks India!

Year End Staff Get-together

In recognition of their dedication and service, we recently held a staff appreciation event. Our hardworking team, responsible for the care and education of our children, was acknowledged and celebrated. Each staff member, including teachers, managers, and support staff, received a token of appreciation and a special meal. The event was further enlivened with dance performances by representatives from each school.

A big thanks to Mega Shabu for her contribution towards making this event a success.

Excursion

The Morning Glory Center in Coorg organized an enriching one-day picnic for the K5 children. The journey began with the scenic beauty of Madikeri, where the children explored the historical Raja Seat. The adventure continued to Kushalnagar, visiting the serene Nisargadhama and the majestic Golden Temple, providing an unforgettable experience for all.

Christmas With Ms.Preethi

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Ms. Preethi, whose love for the children and staff of Freesia Center has been nothing short of extraordinary. This Christmas, she displayed immense kindness by giving gifts to each member of our team and every child at our center. Her generous sponsorship of the Freesia Center is a testament to her unyielding support, without which our operations would not be possible. We are thankful for her warmth and generosity, which has touched our hearts in the most meaningful ways.

Skills Outsourced Company Visit

The Building Blocks children enjoyed a Christmas trip to Skill Outsource, interacting with the welcoming staff and receiving generous holiday gifts. A memorable and joyful time for all!

Thank You Cedric from Skills Outsource, your contribution to the management of Building Blocks' software system is greatly appreciated. This software has proven instrumental in overseeing the data of our entire operations, tracking the information of every child that joins and graduates from Building Blocks India. It provides us with accessible, reader-friendly data for our donors, while also managing student attendance records effectively. Furthermore, your consistent monthly donations over the years have been invaluable. Your ongoing commitment and support are duly recognized and deeply valued.

Thank You!

Heartfelt Gratitude

We extend our deepest thanks for the outpouring of love you’ve shown towards the children. Your visits to our center, coupled with your heartfelt wishes and generous gifts, have undoubtedly filled the season with joy and happiness. As we stand on the cusp of the New Year 2024, we eagerly anticipate our continued collaboration to further the children’s journey of growth and discovery.