W E L C O M E to C M B V
Dear CMBV Families,
Hari Om! By the Lord's grace and Pujya Gurudev's blessings, welcome to Chinmaya Bala Vihar (CMBV) 2026-27! Please read all the information below.
Day 1: Sep 13
- Attire: Indian
- All returning students must bring their BV bag with binder/pen/pencils and My Prayers book.
- Students whose registration was completed (form and payment received) by Aug 16 will receive their materials on Day 1. All others will be given their materials as soon as they are available.
- After the prayer assembly, class rosters will be announced and teachers will lead their students to the respective classrooms. All parents will attend the Orientation session, which will cover the program overview, syllabus, guidelines, communications, and calendar.
Weekly Sessions
Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Be seated by 10:25 a.m.) JCHYK Class on Zoom 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Venue: Shirdi Sai Temple, 4761 Raulerson Dr, Lake Worth 33463
Modest and comfortable/loose attire appropriate for floor seating
For festivals and pujas: Indian attire; long hair tied; no sleeveless tops; no shorts; wear bindi or tilak (boys and girls)
CMBV Calendar
Find the calendar of CMBV classes and events in your child's CMBV binder. Check here for updates.
Start/End Dates: CMBV: Sep 13-May 9 Adults’ Study Group: Sep 27-May 3 ACK Club: Oct 4-Apr 11
CM classes will not be held on the following Sundays:
Nov 8*, Nov 22, Nov 29, Dec 20, Dec 27, Jan 3, Feb 14, Mar 21, Mar 28, Apr 18*, May 9*
*Special event - see below
CMBV Festivals and Special Events:
Day 1 Sep 13: First Class + Books + CMBV Orientation (required for parents; all returning students must bring their CMBV bag, binder, and My Prayers book)
Oct 11: Navaratri in assembly
Nov 8: Divali Archana + Costume Parade
Mar 7: Mahashivaratri in assembly + Art from the Heart
Mar 14: Chinmaya Gita Chanting Competition 2027
Apr 18: Rama Navami/Hanuman Jayanti/Holi Family Picnic
May 9: Shri Chinmaya Jayanti/CMBV Year-End Balafest
Class Materials
Be sure to see the Books Coordinator and collect your child's class materials if not collected at Orientation. Late registrants must see the Books Coordinator each week after completing registration (materials will be given as soon as they are available).
Your Family's Prasad Offering
Each family offers Prasad and arati at Chinmaya Bala Vihar once in the CMBV year. Click here to find your family's date and follow the instructions.
Homework
Class HW is listed for the full year here for absentees to complete any missed assignments before their next class. All students are responsible for maintaining continuity in learning, as it affects class progress.
CM Communication
Your Inquiries: For any and all questions regarding CMBV (class, calendar, event, etc), or in general about CM, e-mail us.
CM Notifications: E-mail is our official communication platform. Check your emails regularly for CM notifications and announcements - whether inbox or spam/junk. Mark as safe senders in your account: cmbvchyk (AT) aol (DOT) com, mailings (AT) cmmiami (DOT) org and miami (AT) chinmayamission (DOT) org.
