Third Graders Celebrate Diwali

In celebration of Diwali, parents of third graders transformed lower school social studies classes into a cultural learning experience on Nov. 12. Jolly Kalsi and Carla Hindie, parents of third graders Montek Kalsi and Liam Bakar, respectively, planned the day’s agenda to share the significance of the festival — a festival of lights celebrating the victory of good over evil. They told the story of Ram and Sita and offered a taste of Indian cuisine. Tere Aceves, director of K-8 volunteer programs, also invited friends to teach the third graders basic Bollywood dance steps.