🪔 MVSA Diwali Activity 2026
Celebrate the Festival of Lights during school lunch & recess with cultural storytelling, personalized gift bags, hands-on crafts, and festive photos!
Lunchtime Event Schedule
Grades 3–5
Batch 1Grades K–2
Batch 2Diwali Activity Plan Details
1. "My Diwali Gift Bag"
All GradesEvery student decorates a bright yellow gift bag to showcase their work and carry completed crafts safely home:
- • TK & K: Easy-to-apply festive Diwali stickers
- • Grades 1–5: Festive pattern stamp stations
2. Cultural Storytelling
Included in Every BagEach gift bag includes a 5×7" printed story card sharing Diwali’s cultural significance — complete with a QR code so families can read along and generate a custom Diwali story at home!
3a. Mandala LED Lanterns
Grades 1–5Each student receives 1 kit to color 1 of 4 mandala designs using fine-line bright markers. Lanterns can be assembled on-site or finished at home with family!
3b. Velvet Art & Photo Booth
TK–K Art & Small-Group PhotosTK & Kindergarten students receive Velvet Diwali Coloring Posters with raised outlines so colors stand out boldly. A festive Photo Booth area will also be set up for small groups after crafting!
We extend our sincere thanks to Principal Ms. Jacyln McClintock, parent volunteers Manisha Singh and Lavanyadeep Maheshwari, and all parent volunteers for their collaborative efforts in bringing Diwali 2026 to life!
Volunteer Shifts & Setup
Required Onsite Clearances
To volunteer on campus, you must complete both steps below by Thursday so office staff can process your clearance:
- Annual CiviCore Application: Select Mission Valley under "Schools to Volunteer". Complete CiviCore Application →
- Keenan Mandatory Training: Complete the Mandated Reporter video & upload your certificate at the bottom of your CiviCore application. (Include an email during Keenan self-registration for easy access/reset.) Open Keenan Training Instructions →