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PTM Highlights
This month’s Parent-Teacher Meeting was interactive and productive. Discussions focused on improving literacy and encouraging extracurricular activities across Grades Nursery to XII as Fabindia concluded its Half Yearly assessments. Parents and teachers emphasized teamwork, study consistency, and communication to improve students' performance. We thank all parents for their engaged participation and look forward to continued collaboration for students' success.
National Youth Awareness Month
Shining a Light on Homeless Youth—Our Community’s Hidden Treasure
November invites us to look deeply at the lives of homeless youth—young souls navigating uncertainty, often unseen by many of us. These youth aren’t just statistics; they are future leaders, artists, innovators, and caregivers waiting for a chance. What if the spark of kindness we offer today ignites a lifetime of opportunities for them? Homelessness is not just about lacking shelter—it’s about missing connection, hope, and nurturing. As parents and community members, how can we create safe spaces and pathways for every young person to dream boldly again? Can we raise our voices, extend our hands, or open our hearts wider? Today’s awareness can be tomorrow’s transformation.
Inspirational Poem: "A Light for Every Youth"
In quiet corners where shadows play,
Dreams flicker softly, seeking day.
Fear not the dark nor daunting night,
For every heart holds fierce light.
When hands reach out and voices blend,
Broken paths begin to mend.
A world unknown, yet waiting near,
Where hope is strong and free from fear.
Rise, dear youth, in courage true—
The world shines brighter because of you.
Thanksgiving to our Community Helpers
Our community helpers are the heartbeats of our neighborhoods. From the dedicated policemen to the caring nurses, from the hardworking sanitation workers to the diligent teachers—they all contribute to building a safer, healthier, and more vibrant society. Recognizing their efforts reminds us to appreciate the everyday heroes among us and inspire our children to respect and thank them for their service.
Grammar Trivia Topics
From Our Young Learners: A Short Story and Grammar Trivia
Story: The Great Autumn Adventure
One crisp November morning, a group of friends—Aarav, Meera, and Sanjay—decided to explore the magical autumn forest near their school. The leaves were a swirling mix of gold, red, and orange, crunching happily beneath their feet. As they wandered deeper, they found a mysterious box with a note inside: “Solve the grammar riddle to open me!”
Excited, Aarav read aloud, “I am a word that shows who owns something. I end with an apostrophe s. What am I?”
Meera thought for a moment and said, “It’s a possessive noun! Like ‘Sanjay’s backpack’ or ‘Meera’s hat.’”
The box clicked open, revealing colorful storybooks and puzzles inside. They laughed, proud of their teamwork and happy about their autumn adventure, learning as they played.
Grammar Trivia: Apostrophe’s Magic
Did you know that apostrophes can perform two important functions? They show when letters are missing (like don’t for do not) and when something belongs to someone (like Sara’s pencil). Remembering this little mark helps make your writing clearer and more fun!
Interview with Mr. Nirakar Pattanaik
RP: What inspired you to pursue a career in teaching Economics?
NPK: My passion for learning economics and teaching as a vocation led me to become an Economics Teacher.
RP: What qualifications and certifications make you well-suited for this role?
NPK: B. A Hons, M.A, M.Phil, B.Ed, and NET (2003) made me suitable for Economics.
RP: What are the most important economic concepts you emphasize in teaching Class XI students?
NPK: Producers' behaviour and consumers' behaviour are highly emphasised.
RP: What books, journals, or online resources do you use to deepen your Economics knowledge?
NPK: I use Yojana, Kuruksetra, and Economic Political Weekly regularly for authentic data.
RP: Describe your approach to engaging students with varying skill levels in Economics?
NPK: Industrial visit and rural outreach programme with a questionnaire for socio-economic problem study makes it enriching.
RP: Can you share an example of a project or lesson that worked exceptionally well in your Economics class?
NPK: Indian Budget and NREGA projects are practical and interesting, which I implemented.
Riddles, Fun Facts, and Jokes
Brain-Boggling Riddles -
•I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have nobody, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
•The more of me you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
•I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest man can’t hold me for long. What am I?
•A man walks into a bar and orders a drink. He then leaves, but the bar catches fire. Why?
•What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
(Answers: 1. An echo, 2. Footsteps, 3. Breath, 4. Because he dropped the match, 5. The letter 'M')
Fun Facts from Malaysia
Malaysia is home to the world’s largest cave chamber—the Sarawak Chamber in Gunung Mulu National Park—so big it could fit 40-50 jumbo jets!
The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur were the tallest twin skyscrapers globally until 2004 and remain an iconic symbol of Malaysia.
Malaysia has more than 870 islands, with Langkawi and Penang being popular tourist destinations.
The Malaysian rainforest, Taman Negara, is over 130 million years old—one of the world’s oldest tropical rainforests.
Malaysia's population is ethnically diverse, including Malays, Chinese, Indians, and many indigenous groups, creating a rich cultural tapestry.
Fun Facts from Denmark
Denmark consistently ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world, led by strong social welfare and community spirit.
The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen is a famous landmark, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.
Danish design is renowned worldwide for its simplicity, functionality, and elegance—seen in furniture, fashion, and architecture.
Denmark has more bicycles than people, and cycling is an integral part of daily life and culture.
Jokes to Brighten Your Day -
•Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
•Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!
•How do you organize a space party? You planet.
•Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants? In case he got a hole-in-one!
Credits
Chief Editors: Prachi Singh
Interview Reporters: Soumyajeet Solanki, Siddhi Solanki
Event Reporters: Erum Sayyed, Palak Solanki, Dushyant Singh
Photographers: Rahul Pahadiya
Article: Taruna Gehlot, Jeenal Kumari
Fun facts /Riddles / Jokes: Jaywardhan Singh, Namita Rajpurohit, Rishi Golechha
Volume No. 653 Published by The Editorial Board: Mr. Jitendra Suthar, Mr. Krishna Gopal Dave, Ms.Prerna Rathod, Ms. Savita Dagar, Ms. Sudarshana Jhala