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Nepali School |
The goal of the Atlanta Nepali School (ANS) is to promote Nepalese culture and heritage among the Immigrant Nepalese community in USA. School curriculum includes instruction in reading, writing, and verbal communication in Nepali as well as cultural education. We believe that improving our community’s knowledge and understanding of Nepali culture will help to keep our customs and traditions alive and help us to evolve as a distinct community in the US.
The School will be run by a dedicated and committed group of about eleven volunteer teachers.
This year being our pilot year we are extending our class until MAY. We have Summer off. In the future we are planning to have Spring and Fall Semesters.
Registration is still open.
Classes starts at 11.30 - 12.45PM
Snacks at 12.45 -
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Patron: NASeA (Nepalese Association
in Southeast America)
Coordinator: Srijana Sharma -Joint Secretary
(NASeA)
Ph: 404-639-2188,
srijana98@gmail.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why attend the Nepali School?
As Nepali expatriates in Atlanta, many of us have
recognized a need for our children to connect to
their roots and culture. At the Nepali School we
will focus on education that will impart our children
a greater knowledge and appreciation of their cultural
heritage and language.
What is the school schedule?
Initially, the school will operate only on Sundays
beginning Sept 23rd, 2007. Classes will be scheduled
for 1 to 1.5 hours, 11:30 to 1:00PM. There will
not be any classes on Oct. 21(Dashin) and Nov. 11
(Bhai tika).
What is the nature of the course
and the curriculum?
Our main goal is teaching the kids to read and write
Nepali language. However, we will have a balanced
mix of lectures, discussions, short assignments,
and fun activities like dance & music, traditional
games, learning rhymes etc. In future, depending
on demand and availability of volunteer teachers
we can greatly expand our curriculum to add special
additional classes on religion & rituals, traditional
Nepali cooking, Nepali musical instruments etc.
What type of classes do you have?
We have the following categories of classes:
• Ages 3-4 (Nursery & Pre K group. The
kids will learn alphabet and Nepali rhymes and songs)
• Levels 1 - 4 (to be determined after interviewing
the child)
• Adult (beginner / intermediate).
Who are the current teachers?
Primary Teacher: Menuka Bista
Mrs. Bista is currently teaching at Gwinnett School
System and has plenty of experience running similar
project in Africa.
Volunteers / Sub Teachers
1. Namita Ghimire
2. Girwan Pandey
3. Rupa Pandey
4. Madhu Khatiwada
5. Manish Shrestha
6. Narayan Shrestha
7. Sangita Dongol
8. Renuka Upadhyay
9. Nisha Neupane
10. Sabita Shrestha
What will be the Cost?
In order to pay for the rental facilities and classroom
material we are currently charging a minimum amount
of $ 10 per child per month. We will greatly appreciate
any donations that will go towards buying school
supplies. In kind donations like snacks, party supplies,
school supplies, etc are also appreciated.
Will snacks/refreshments provided to the kids?
We would definitely like to provide refreshments.
But please note that our minimum fee of $ 10/child
will not cover this cost. However, since this is
a community effort, we plan on parents volunteering
each week for snack duty. Or we can pool money and
a volunteer can buy each week. We can discuss these
issues when the school starts.
Is there a place for parents to stay while
the classes are in session?
Sure, you can stay at the facility and volunteer
to help with the classes or socialize. Think of
this as a great opportunity to socialize and make
new friends. Depending on interest, we will be organizing
picnics, potlucks, grocery shopping trips, field
trips (zoo, aquarium, museums, fairs, etc.) for
the parents and the kids. It will be fun.
Where do I contact if I need more information?
For more information, contact Srijana Sharma, Ph:
404-639-2188, e-mail: srijana98@gmail.com
Where is the school located?
The school is located at 3760 Park Avenue, Doraville,
right next to Doraville Police Station and across
the road from Doraville City Hall & Court House.
In our initial registration day meeting, we can
talk about these issues. Perhaps parents can arrange
to carpool.
Please note: The information
provided here reflects our current decisions and
is subject to change as we evolve.
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CPACS Address/Phone/e-mail address
CPACS
3760 Park Avenue
Doraville, Georgia 30340
PHONE: (770) 936-0969
FAX: (770) 458-9377
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| Driving
Direction to CPACS Community Center |
From
South Georgia
Head North on I-85
Take Exit 95, the I-285 exit (spaghetti junction)
Stay towards the left
Head toward I-285 West
Get off on Buford Highway exit
Turn left onto Buford Highway
Turn right onto Park Avenue (the second light on
the right)
CPACS is on the left next to the Doraville Police
Station
From North Georgia
Head South on I-85
Take Exit 95, the I-285 exit (spaghetti junction)
Stay towards the right
Head toward I-285 West
Get off on Buford Highway exit
Turn left onto Buford Highway
Turn right onto Park Avenue (the second light on
the right)
CPACS is on the left next to the Doraville Police
Station
From West / East Georgia
From 285 East or West, take exit
32, Buford Hwy
Turn left on Buford Hwy (from East and West)
Pass 2 traffic lights if coming from 285 East.
Pass 1 traffic light if coming from 285 West.
Turn right on Park Ave.
CPACS is located on the left across the street from
Court House |
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