The Chinese Language School (TCLS) Newsletter

 

11/15/2009

From Principal Elaine Hsu

·         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) as soon as possible.  Individual or family donor names will be published in the directory (without donation amount) for recognition.

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

 

From Vice Principal Kai Chuang

·         Parent Duty list for the whole school year has been posted on our school website: (http://www.thechineselanguageschool.org/newsletter.shtml). Please contact me directly if you have any questions.（781-863-8213，kaiyao_chuang@yahoo.com）

·         The following parents are scheduled to work on 11/15 & 11/22:

Sidney Shu-Fen & Li	李欣諭 王淑芬
Ping Tuck Lai Heng & Chai	蔡炳德 陳麗卿
Lory Chia & Molesky	沈嘉
Lawrence Yu-Chin & Chou	周行達 周於勤
Ed Diana & Chang (11/8 & 11/15)	張仲勤 林和娜

 

·         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 with 4^th grade teacher Anny Ku

by 8^th grade students Rachel Shiau, Vincent Shiue, Kairi Warford

 

1. How long have you been teaching in Chinese School?

I have been teaching for twelve years.

 

2. Do you always want to teach?

I do. I like to work with children. It is a very rewarding experience to watch them grow through different stages of life.

 

3. What is the biggest class you ever had? and the smallest ?

There are 18 students in my class this year, and this is the biggest class that I have ever had. My smallest class was 10.

 

4. Based on your experience, what is the most challenging task as a Chinese teacher?

To create an interesting and fun lesson is the most challenging job to me.

 

5. What is your best experience as a Chinese teacher?

To keep on learning new strategies and sharpen my skills to meet the needs of

students.

 

6. Do you have special hobbies?

I enjoy reading for my free time.

Other

·         Summer Camp in Taiwan (2010)

Overseas Youth Chinese Language and Culture Summer Camps (sponsored by the ROC Taiwanese Government) will be held in Taiwan from July 6 to August 16, 2010, for ages 18 to 24. Space is limited; if interested, please contact Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission (OCAC) Boston (617-965-8801) for details.

·         2010 Bright Pearl New Year Dance Festival (01/09/2010)

Saturday 7:00pm, Jan. 09, 2010

Sorenson Center for the Arts, Babson College 
231 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 02457 

 Admission: $15, Contact: Victoria Shih 781-862-2478