Newsletter - May 3, 2009

Principal: Andrew Shih

• The H1N1 flu (swine flu) is of great concern to every community.  So far, our school has not received any report of any actual cases from the Lexington Public School Administration office.  The additional document attached with this week’s newsletter email not only provides the latest status around the town, it also has many preventive tips.  Please take time to read it and alert your family members.  Any child with symptoms of illness should consult a physician before attending the school.  The school staff and teachers will immediately notify every family in case of any epidemic emergency.
   
• Enrollment for the 2009-2010 school year will start on 5/10.  A hard copy of the registration form will be distributed to each student on 5/3.  A registration discount applies for enrollment by 6/14.  Please discuss any student placement issues with your child’s classroom teacher or the school staff.
   
• A voting ballot for the Principal and Board members for the new school year will be distributed to each student on 5/3.  Please cast your ballot in the ballot box located in the office on 5/10.  The new principal candidate, Elaine Hsu, is currently our 9^th Grade teacher.  Her in-depth teaching experience is greatly needed to lead the school in the new school year.  Ms. Celia Chu, one of our school parents, and Ms. Sue Chiu, past Principal, have kindly agreed to join the TCLS School Board in guiding every aspect of school operation.
   
• The school plans to host an Open House event on May 17, 2:30–4:30PM, for potential new students.  If you have friends or children who are interested in visiting the school, please let them and the school staff know so that we can provide adequate resources for guided tours. 

Vice Principal: Cho-Li Teng 

Parent Duty Assignment

The following parents are scheduled to work on 5/3/2009  and 5/10/2009         

Eric, LeDonne & LeDonne    鄭劍珍
Sung, Francis & Anita   宋秉祥 麥杏薇
Tahnk, Joseph & Miranda   唐卓宇 陳念湘
Teh, Alvin & Keisha   鄭永福 林美卿
Ting, David & Belle

The school will send parents/guardians a reminder email a week before their assigned duty, but it is the parents’/guardians’ responsibility to check the email and newsletter.  If you cannot make it on your assigned week(s), please make arrangements with another family and notify the school.

One parent from each family should report to the office (Room 243) at 1:45 pm on each assigned day.  If you cannot attend, please contact Vice-Principal Cho-Li Teng at 781-862-8712 (choli_teng@hotmail.com) or Kai Chuang at 781-863-8213 (kaiyao_chuang@yahoo.com.) 

There is a $50 fine for absence without prior notice to the vice-principal. 

After fulfilling your parent duty on the second week, please remember to pick up your deposit check in the office at 4:00pm. 

Curriculum Director: Tung-Mei Pan

• We have prepared hot tea for parents, teachers and staff to drink. Please drink it in the parents’ room and do not bring it into the classrooms. To prevent student injuries, we prohibit students from using the hot water in the corner of the office. Please have your children bring a water bottle or use the water fountain.
   
• Please remind your child to bring his/her belongings home. For two weeks in a row, some TCLS students forgot to take their textbook and homework at the end of the Chinese class. 

Bakery: Susan Bottan

Ensure that your favorite baked goods will be available to enjoy at school or at home by placing a pre-order each week. Order forms are found on the table in the back of the cafeteria. All sales proceeds are used to fund school events and activities. Payment is expected at the time your order is placed.  (Please see Susan Bottan for more information.) 

Community:

• The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association (GBCCA) Chinese Music Ensembles present their Annual Chinese Music Concert at Paine Hall, Harvard University, 7:30pm on Saturday, May 30. Tickets are required for admission to the concert, and they are free.  Children must be 6 or older to attend the concert.  For free tickets, please contact Tung-Mei Pan in the office.