January 09, 2026
அனைவருக்கும் புத்தாண்டு நல்வாழ்த்துகள்!
Wishing our SILAMBU community a happy, healthy, and successful New Year! This newsletter provides helpful insights and keeps you up to date on things happening around SILAMBU families.
இந்த வாரத்திற்கான பொருள் தரும் திருக்குறள்
வான்சிறப்பு
வான்நின்று உலகம் வழங்கி வருதலால்
தான்அமிழ்தம் என்றுணரற் பாற்று. - குறள் 11
நீத்தார் பெருமை
ஒழுக்கத்து நீத்தார் பெருமை விழுப்பத்து
வேண்டும் பனுவல் துணிவு. - குறள் 21
அறன்வலியுறுத்தல்
சிறப்புஈனும் செல்வமும் ஈனும் அறத்தினூஉங்கு
ஆக்கம் எவனோ உயிர்க்கு. - குறள் 31
Important Dates and Update
- 01/17/2026 : No school - Pongal Celebration
- 01/17/2026 : SILAMBU Virtual Festival
- 01/31/2026 : Battle of Books (by Librarian Saratha Priya & Poornima)
Battle of Books
Our SILAMBU Librarians host our 2026 Battle of the Books (தமிழ் புத்தகப் போர்) on January 31, 2026. Multiple student teams are preparing for this competition. For questions, please contact your class teacher or Principal / Vice Principal.
SILAMBU Virtual Festival
- Kids online game show (Pongal special event by Volunteers Tamilvanan, Archana & Sivakami)
- Registration link - https://forms.gle/5e8DCxPFE1u72F7R6 (open to online & in person students)
- Registration will close on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST
What's Happening in our Community
- இளம் தமிழ் பேச்சாளர்கள் - Arts and Literature of Tamil Nadu (by Volunteer திருமதி.லதா குமார்).
- Further details will be shared only with registered participants
Michigan State School Chess Championships:
Feb 7, 2026 - Elementary.
Feb 21, 2026 - Middle/High School.
Coach Priya Ramdas seeks public school players
For scholastic school chess teams (not after-school chess club), State/National/International pathways, college scholarships related to chess please contact Priya Ramdas 248-787-0933
Exciting Extra curricular Activities!
We are excited to offer a variety of extracurricular activities! Participation in these activities is a great way for students to explore new interests and develop valuable skills.
- SILAMBU Chess Club - Please contact Volunteer Swami
- SILAMBU Kids Soccer- Classes will be as planned
- SILAMBU Robotics - Please contact Robotics Lead Volunteer Maheshkumar
- Harvard Business Program - New batch starts in 2026. Updates coming soon.
- SILAMBU Basketball- Classes will be as planned - please contact Volunteer Joy or Volunteer Bharath.
Congratulations to Our Agentic AI Achievers! Your commitment to learning and innovation strengthens the SILAMBU community. Well done! We proudly celebrate the SILAMBU members who successfully upskilled in Agentic AI and earned their certificates
Important links and contact information
Website: https://silambu.us/
School LMS : https://openlms.mntamilschool.org/login/index.php
Library LMS : :https://lms.silambutamilschool.com/login/index.php?loginredirect=1
Location: Hillside Elementary School, 36801 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Thank you for taking the time to read through our newsletter. If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
With gratitude - see you in the next edition,
Hemalatha. K
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On behalf of the Newsletter Team.