Graduation Day- (6/01/25)

💖 SAI RAM, EVERYONE! 💖

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE REGION IN REGARDS TO RETREAT.

 PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:

  Looking forward to sharing a blissful retreat weekend with you all. As we make choices, please remember that the Sai Retreat is a spiritual retreat. Swami expects punctuality, discipline, and responsibility. Keeping this in mind, here are some requests.

Retreat Campsite Rules:

Please follow Campsite rules as outlined on the home page: https://region2.sssgc-usa.org/retreat/retreat-2025/

Code of conduct:

No shouting, running inside buildings.

Maintain silence when requested/announced.

No talking during bhajans.

No whistling, hooting, howling during programs.

Dress Code:

Swami expects all students to be well groomed and appropriate for the occasion. Traditional / modest clothing that does not draw one’s attention to the body is mandatory.

For girls - Modest/traditional clothing (no bare skin, no sleeveless tops, no leggings), appropriate long pants or long skirt, with appropriate top.

For boys - Long pants and a shirt/T-shirt.

Children will be asked to change if not appropriately dressed.

Parents:

Children will attend all Bhajan sessions and SSSE Speaker Sessions.

Children will attend all Cultural Programs.

Parents are required to supervise their children if not engaged in the SSSE activities.

Children will be with their parents during meals.

Group 4 children have the option to stay for guest speaker sessions.

Parents with young children:

You will be asked to leave your contact number with SSSE Volunteers in the SSSE Building.

Do not leave children unattended.

When dropping off your child to the SSSE building, please do so with a responsible adult.

Please pick them up on time.

Please follow rules for avoiding marked areas on site which are off-limits.

Alert your children of the road that goes in between the camp. Please be safe when crossing.

RETREAT SSSE Activities:

SSSE children must participate in all organized SSSE activities.

Children should not be wandering around during scheduled SSSE activities.

Please review SSSE Schedule: https://region2.sssgc-usa.org/retreat/retreat-2025/

RETREAT SSSE Drama:

For children participating in the drama:  Cell phones will not be allowed in Devotional Hall both during play practice and the final program. We need the children's full attention during the offering.

Respecting Mother Earth:

Please send your child with a reusable water bottle (please label with their name).

Other things to consider:

Close toed shoes for outdoor/rain, umbrella, bug spray, sunscreen, and other items as listed from the regional reminder email you will be receiving.

Please follow rules for avoiding marked areas on site which are off-limits.

Alert your children of the road that goes in between the camp. Please be safe when crossing.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me or your Center Education Coordinator.

HERE’S THE CALENDAR FOR THE REMAINING SSSE 2024–2025 SCHOOL YEAR:

🗓️ Sunday, May 11 – NO SSSE Class, but SSSE-led Bhajans will still take place for students attending Devotion. 💐 Let’s make it a point to sing joyfully for Mother’s Day!

🗓️ Sunday, May 18 – Regular SSSE classes at 9:20 AM 

🗓️ May 25 – NO SSSE or Devotional Programs due to the Region Retreat 🌿

🗓️ June 1 – Graduation Day @9:00 AM! 🎓 With special guest speaker Ms. Geetha Mohan Ram 🌟Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3Gkm-oZA0iNLH5cFr9esf7QvXwqPhW8ItkobxWTKGDwE8eQ/viewform

🗓️ June 8 – SSSE Seva Project + Last Day of SSSE! 💛 (More details to follow)

Thank you all again for your love, effort, and spirit! 🙏✨

📢 REGULAR  SSSE DRESS CODE REMINDER

🙏 Our gurus are gently reminding students about the SSSE dress code, but some are not following the guidelines set by Swami. We request our dear parents to kindly enforce the below dress code: 

Boys: Kurta with pants or a white shirt with khakis—❌ no jogging pants or jeans. Girls: Kurta with chunni or a white shirt with khakis, with a mandatory shawl or chunni.

 If you have any questions, please reach out. 📩 Gurus may contact you if your child’s attire does not meet the dress code.

 PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF:

1. ⌚️Punctuality 

2. ➕Drop-Off  – SSSE is not a drop-off program. For safety reasons, at least one parent should remain at the center in case of emergencies. Parents are encouraged to participate in the enriching Satsang and Devotion programs available during SSSE.

3. 🛻Pick-Up – For safety reasons, students will not be sent outside for pick-up. Please come inside the school to collect them. Remember to use the side door entrance not the front of the school. Thank you for your understanding!

4.  🎤Consider Staying for Bhajans– We love seeing our SSSE classes filled with eager learners, and we also encourage students to stay for bhajans and experience the full program. Speaking of bhajans, every third Sunday of the month, bhajans will be led entirely by SSSE students! If your child would like to participate, please join this WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LH1BplFh68TE8MVzSloDbV

🪷Thank you for working with us to create a nurturing and 🪷

🪷 disciplined environment for our children! 🪷

REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:

This is a friendly reminder regarding Swami's Centenary Sadhana offerings from the SSSE Wing (Global Council, United States).  These have been created and put together by a dedicated team working along with Sumana Murali, our National Education Coordinator. 

Think of these as several ideas to create a custom and personalized gift for Swami!

1)  Sadhana offering: There is a list of spiritual practices and resources based on the 9 Forms of Devotion. Parents, children, and gurus can choose from the list and practice them individually, as a class, or as a family. 

• All information can be found here: https://sssgc-usa.org/ssse-centennial-offering/

• If you want to know more about the 9 forms for worship, enjoy this series: SSSMC Nava Vidha Bhakti

2) Book offering - "Dearest Swami":  This is open for Gurus and children to submit articles, poems, and/or artwork for a book.

• All information can be found here: https://sssgc-usa.org/ssse-centennial-offering/

3) Sai daily calendar: Created by an SSSE alumni, this daily calendar with messages from Swami can be used by everyone! It is a great way to include parents to make this into a "daily family minute" by reading and ruminating on the day's message together. Click, read, and be inspired!

• Timeless Teachings of Sai daily calendar: https://livingsaiteachingscalendar.ssse-teacher-of-truth.online/

Our endeavor begins on November 23rd 2024 and will end November 23rd 2025. We pray for inspiration, guidance and determination so that what we undertake helps not just each of us, but also our families and communities positively.

We have an entire team of loving and dedicated teachers who have put this together. If you have any questions please email the following ID- sadhana-education@sssgc-usa.org

Any questions on SSSE related activities please reach out to SSSE coordinator, Sister Sugandhie Hapangama, sse@loudounsai.org