பள்ளி ஆண்டு 2024-25
வணக்கம்.
தமிழுக்கும் அமுதென்று பேர்! அந்தத் தமிழ் இன்பத் தமிழ் எங்கள் உயிருக்கு நேர்! –பாரதிதாசன்
தங்கள் அனைவரையும் ஒமஹா தமிழ்ப் பள்ளியின் 2024 -25 - பதினொன்றாம் பள்ளி ஆண்டிற்கு வரவேற்பதில் பெருமகிழ்ச்சியடைகிறோம்.
ஒமஹா தமிழ்ப்பள்ளி ஆசிரியர்கள், தன்னார்வலர்கள் மற்றும் நிர்வாகக்குழு.
School Year 2024 -25
We are happy to begin 2024-25 school year - our 11th year of Tamil Palli in Omaha.
Omaha Tamil Palli Teachers, Volunteers & Administration Team.
Enrollment and 1st Day of Class Dates:
Enrollment: August 22 - 26, 2024.
Open House: Saturday, August 24, 2024 10 AM to 12:30 PM
2445 S 130th Cir, Omaha, NE 68144
1st Class: Saturday, September 7, 2024 10 AM
Class Details:
Time: All level classes will be held at the same time on Saturdays from 10AM to 12:30PM.
Location: Millard North Middle School 2828 S 139th St, Omaha, NE 68144
Regular Fee: $150*
Enrollment:
All continuing/new students are requested to register here: (Last Date to Enroll & pay fee to get text books on time: August 26, 2024)
If you are interested to teach Tamil or volunteer your time register here:
Venue:
We continue to work with Millard Public School district who graciously agreed to rent Millard North Middle School classrooms on Saturdays from 10AM to 12:30PM with strict requirements.
Fee:
*Thanks to our volunteer teachers, we are keeping our costs to a minimum.
We are reducing the fee to $150/year due to reduction in books cost and increase in classroom rent.
**Strictly No Cash or PayPal please**
Please pay by writing a check to "Omaha Tamil Palli" after completing the enrollment form and provide the student's full name in the "Memo" section.
Minimum Requirements:
We’ll require a proof of age for new students by first class(PP/Birth Certificate).
Arumbu: Completed 4 years as of August 15, 2024.
Mazhalai: Completed 5 years as of August 15, 2024.
Nilai 1: Completed 6 years as of August 15, 2024 or Completed Mazhalai Nilai successfully with a recommendation from teacher.
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 &8: Completed previous Nilai successfully with a recommendation from teacher.
Bridge: As determined by our Bilingual Seal Team.
Bilingual Seal: Students who are already in high school, completed all previous levels successfully with a recommendation from teacher.
Important Note on Premises:
Millard School District and Millard North Middle school have both generously agreed to rent their premises for our Palli as part of their community support initiatives.
These premises require strict adherence to their policies:
No loitering/occupancy in areas not designated for our use.
No changes to their setup and belongings at the classroom.
No use of their wireless network other than for teaching purposes.
No staining drinks or snacks inside the classroom. (Only drinking water for liquids).
No littering in the premises.
Any accidental damage to the property during our use should be informed and compensated.
As a community we should all cooperate to strictly adhere to their policies. Any violation would result in the immediate termination of our contract with them.
Syllabus:
We are combining MNTS Curriculum and ATA Curriculum to have optimal content for our teachers and students this year.
Mazhalai, Level 1 & 2 will follow MNTS syllabus
Arumbu, Level 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 will follow ATA syllabus
Bridge, Bilingual Seal will follow a customized syllabus
MNTS Curriculum
You can check "Minnesota Tamil School (MNTS)" syllabus here http://www.mntamilschool.org/mnts-syllabus-overview/
This syllabus is based on 4 basic language skills: Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening.
Each Nilai will have 3 Terms with 8 lessons each.
MNTS prescribed text books and homework books will be provided. Books will be printed for each term and distributed at the beginning of the term.
Please note that MNTS is planning on a paperless Learning Management System (LMS) this year and informed us to utilize previous year books as needed.
ATA Curriculum
American Tamil Academy information can be accessed here: https://www.americantamilacademy.org/
Each Nilai consists of 20 classes of 2.5 hours each per week with 3 Term Tests and requires 10-15 minutes of studying/homework every day.
ATA prescribed text books and homework books will be provided.
There will be an "Annual Day" event at the end of the school year along with additional academic events.
Notes:
If you have any question, please contact us at: Omaha.Tamil.Palli@gmail.com
You can reach us at (402) U TAMILA or (402) 882-6452 (Please leave a message and we'll respond as soon as possible.)