The Chinese Language School (TCLS) Newsletter

 

11/01/2009

From Principal Elaine Hsu

·         Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday 11/01 at 2am. Please set your clock back by one hour.

·         We will hold a school-wide Thanksgiving Celebration/Potluck event on 11/22. Here’s a message from our event organizer Celia Chu:

Dear Parents,

We are looking for five (5) volunteers to bake a turkey for our Thanksgiving/Harvest Festival that will take place in school on Nov 22, 2009.  We are planning to have the whole staff, student body and parents to join in the fun.  If you know how to roast a juicy turkey, you are the person we’re looking for.  The cost for the turkey will be reimbursed by the school.  Please contact me if you can help out on the turkey issue.  My email address is: snoopy0112@yahoo.com 

We are also looking for parents’ participation with other menu items.  I’ll be in school every Sunday with a sign-up sheet for you to choose what items you’d like to bring in. 

Thank you very much in advance.

Celia Chu

·         On snowy days, Chinese School cancellation will be posted on our website (http://www.thechineselanguageschool.org). You will also be notified via email.

·         The school is in the process of publishing the school directory and is looking for sponsorship in the form of business advertisements as well as individual donations.  If you know of any potential business advertisers or if you yourself can support this effort, please contact Cho-Li Teng (choli_teng@hotmail.com) before November 9, 2008.  Individual or family donor names will be published in the directory (without donation amount) for recognition.

 

From Vice Principal Kai Chuang

·         PARENT DUTY - The following parents are scheduled to work on 11/01 & 11/08:

Tse Tommy & Chau Joanna	鄒碧燕
Bottan Gustavo & Bottan Susan
Lo Pang Kueh & Leong Chooi Wan	羅邦國 梁翠雲
Warford John & Warford Hiroko
White Scott & White Lori

 

·         Parents on duty should report to the Office (Room 243) at 1:45 pm. If you cannot come, please contact Vice Principal, Kai Chuang（781-863-8213 ，kaiyao_chuang@yahoo.com) .There is a $50 fine for absence without prior notice to the Vice Principal.

 

From Curricular Director (Acting) Dai-Hua Shiao

·        Teacher Interview

Interview grade 8 teacher Dai-Hua Shen by her students Rachel, Vincent and Kairi

 

1. How long have you been teaching Chinese Language?

 

I began teaching Chinese in the fall of 1984 when I was a graduate student in Michigan State University. I have also taught Chinese Schools in Connecticut for couple of years until my family moved to Lexington.

 

2. What brought you to Chinese School?

 

Like most of the Chinese parents I like my kids to know their heritage and be able to communicate in Chinese at least orally. This was the main reason that brought me to this community. Looking back, I am fortunate that I made a great decision, not only for my kids but also for myself. It gave me the opportunities to make many good friends and enhance my teaching skills.

 

3. What is the most challenging task in teaching Chinese based on your opinion?

 

The motivation of our students. To successfully learning any language requires consistent efforts and the language environment. English is the dominant language in our daily life that limits the opportunities for our kids to practice Chinese. The heavy academic loads also affect the results. It’s difficult for kids to truly understand the benefits of learning Chinese until late on.

 

4. What do you like to do at your leisure?

 

I enjoy watching movies both Chinese and foreign. I also like gardening during summer time. My favorite TV program is Home and Garden.

 

 

Other

·        “Endless Affection” Choral Concert (11/07)

GBCCA (The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association) Choral Society
Sat. 11/07 7:30pm
Newton Second Church, 60 Highland Street, West Newton, MA
Free admission