Category Archives: 每週通訊 / Weekly Messages
NWCS Fall’20 Newsletter – 12/19/20 – Week 14
Dear NWCS Families,
Hope all is well. The year of 2020 has been a challenge in many aspects for everyone. I hope we will see the light in the end of the tunnel soon. Looking back this year, we were able to make some quick decisions to keep our community safe and healthy by switching to online learning, thanks to many parents’ suggestion and assistance with the technology learning. For most, I want to express my gratitude to our teachers for their passionate dedication and hard work to teach language and culture activities so every student can continue to learn without interruption. Although not meeting in person every weekend, we still keep the communication in place with school staff, their volunteer is also greatly appreciated to keep our school functioning.
For the remaining two sessions this semester, there are few items to keep in mind:
1). 12/19/20 – It’s final week of 3rd electives. For language class, final exam will be held starting this week. Some may be held on 1/9/21 depending on class teacher’s schedule.
2). 12/26/20 & 1/2/21 – no school.
3). 1/9/21 – This year’s Chinese New Year celebration will be quite different from previous ones. Each class (or combined classes) will host own performance segment during the class. This is going to be brief and give our students the opportunity to practice what they have learned. Please refer to the online invitation information from each class teacher.
4). You probably seen couple email communication regarding raffle drawing. We have a great list of prizes – special thanks to generous donation from many of you. Raffle tickets can be purchased at NWCS web site or contact NWCS Chairperson or Carolyn Koo . Raffle drawing / general assembly will be held on 1/9/21 at 11:00 ~11:30 am. Everyone is welcome to join via Zoom invite (detail to follow).
Finally, wish all a very happy holiday and safe and healthy New Year!
Best Regards,
Rick Chan 詹文芳
NWCS Principal
NWCS Newsletter – Week 4 – 10/3/20
Dear NWCS Families,
Happy mid-autumn moon festival (中秋節快樂)! According to Chinese lunar calendar, Chinese people would celebrate and share their autumn harvest with family, relatives and friends. This tradition was started more than 2,000 years ago and has been one of the biggest holidays in Chinese community. Families reunite together and enjoy the moon cake, BBQ, and other local delicacies. Here, I like share with a short video on the story about mid autumn festival and one favorite song to celebrate this holiday.
Best Regards,
Rick Chan 詹文芳
NWCS Principal
NWCS Newsletter Week 2: 9/19/20
Dear NWCS Families,
It was great to see everyone virtually on Day 1 – Opening Assembly last week. Although we miss a lot of fun interaction in person when students and parents meet for the first time after a long summer break, this is a true group effort to have our school opening this way. As I am making the final batch of textbook distribution this week, students will slowly settle into the routine in the near future. I appreciate any feedback you might have to help our online learning better and fun for our students. Below are some items to share:
School Calendar and Important Date:
You may find our school calendar online. The last date to withdraw (less books and registration fee) with 100% refund is 9/26/20. Last date withdrawn with a 50% refund is 10/10/20.
Reward Station:
We created a reward station last year for students to redeem their prize after earning sufficient stickers (performance based) in their class. This is one way to incentivize participation and learning. Due to the online learning format, the teacher in the participating class will create a sticker sheet to record students’ collection. By the end of semester, the result will be shared with parents and students. We will create an online catalog with pictures and number the quantity available to select. Further detailed information will be available as the semester moves forward.
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