Chinese School
Newsletter: December 10, 2005
北威背誦比賽
NWCS Speech (Recitation) Contest
本學期背誦比賽將於二○○五年十二月十七日上午九點三十至十一點三十分在二二○教室舉行。 比賽及評分標準共分三組：低年級組(一到四年級)， 中年級組(五到七年級)， 高年級組(八到十一年級。 題目及背頌內容：按年級程度的不同，老師會將題材通知各班。 評分標準：發音 - 40%，表達能力 - 40%，背誦能力 - 20%。 比賽成績前三名者將發給獎狀及獎座， 其他則發給參加獎。 歡迎全班參加比賽。
Our school-wide academic contest will be held on 12/17/05 at 9:30 - 11:30 in Room 220. Students will be grouped into three levels: Level I (Grades 1-4), Level II (Grades 5-7) and Level III (Grades 8-11). Students will be provided a small selection of articles from which to choose, to memorize and orally present to a live audience, including judges composed of faculty and docent members. Articles, which will vary in subject and content by grade level, will be distributed by classroom teachers. The criteria include Pronunciation (40%), Intonation/Expression (40%), and Memorization/Accuracy (20%). There will be three winners in each level. Placement Certificates and prizes will be awarded at a later date. All students are urged to take part!
家長值日
On-duty Parents
感謝上週 (12/3/05) 擔任值日的家長： 邱武傑, Richard Jagow, 陳振豐, 林道富。 請本周值日家長准時報到。
We thank those parents who fulfilled their on-duty commitment last week. Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
校慶及新年晚會
School Anniversary / New Year Party
請家長們與老師們開始準備校慶及新年晚會 (01/21/06) 的表演節目， 這是一個讓小朋友， 大朋友用中文展現才藝及同樂的機會， 董事會將選出最優團體， 代表北威在美東中文學校年會表演。
Parents, please start working with your teachers on the performance for the show at the School Anniversary Celebration. This is a fun event for all - kids, young and old, will get a chance to show off their talent at using Chinese. The Board of Directors will choose the best group to represent NWCS and perform at the annual meeting of the Association of Chinese Schools Eastern Region. Please mark your calendar for this special day, 01/21/06.
北威通訊錄
School Directory
本校通訊錄已經發行。 如果內容有錯誤， 請到辦公室與施小萍女士聯繫， 以利更正。
The school directory has been distributed. Please check your contact information. If there are any errors, please contact Ms. Shiauping Shih at the office.
聖誕節募款活動
Holiday Fundraiser
聖誕佳節即將來臨。 本校將于十二月十日及十七日在餐廳舉辦募款活動。 募款活動的內容是銷售耶誕禮品。 我們需要大家捐贈家裏沒有用過的物品或是多餘的禮品。 請將這些禮品于十二月十日及十七日帶到學校餐廳。 禮品銷售將于十點到十二點舉行。 禮品定價保證物美價廉。 所有銷售的款項將捐贈給學校。 請大家多多支持這項募款活動。
The Holiday Season is coming. NWCS is conducting a holiday fundraising sale event in the cafeteria on 12/10/05 and 12/17/05 from 10:00 to 12:00. Imagine this - holiday shopping with gifts priced below retail value, and without traffic or long lines! And all the proceeds will benefit the school.
How will it work? NWCS is looking for donations of NEW, unwrapped gifts (e.g. gifts from your closets or storage that you would love to give away.) Gifts related to Chinese culture are especially appreciated. Bring your new, unwrapped gifts to the cafeteria from 9:00-9:45 on Dec. 10th and Dec. 17th. Then return at 10:00 and shop till you drop.
停課通知
Inclement Weather Notification
如果學校因為下雪而決定停課， 學校將會透過家長聯絡網及教師聯絡網通知大家。 停課通知也會在本校網站刊登， 以及收音機電臺 WHUD 100.7 FM 廣播。
In the event of school closings due to inclement weather, parents will be notified via the parent communication network and the teachers via the teacher communication network. Closing announcements will also be posted on the school website and at the WHUD 100.7 FM Storm Center.
班級照片銷售
Class Pictures
您現在可以購買存放在CD上的班級團體照片。 有意者請到學校餐廳購買。 一張CD三元， 兩張五元， 三張六元。
The class pictures (on CD) are now available for sale. Please come to the cafeteria to purchase them. The price is $3 for one CD, $5 for 2, and $6 for 3.
學校記念冊編輯
Yearbook Preparation
各位老師請注意： 學校記念冊將于下學期出版， 請盡早讓您的學生準備材料。 您最晚須在明年三月十一日將所有的材料準備齊全。 如果您有任何問題， 請和學校祕書王雅芬聯繫。
Attention, teachers: please have your students start preparing their works for the yearbook. All materials will be collected no later than the second week of the spring semester (3/11/06). If you have any questions, please contact Ms Felicia Wang, the Secretary.