Newsletter: April 8, 2006

請大家注意：教室物品遺失

Attention: SMS Classroom Material Missing

Somers Middle School (SMS) 兩週前又發現有一間教室裏的電腦鍵盤及音箱遺失，這是本學期的第二次。這類事件將會嚴重影響本校跟 SMS 之間的關係，甚至損害我們租用 SMS 的權利。請所有的家長及同學遵守教室裏應有的規則 - 不可擦拭黑板上的字，也不可以亂動教室裏的東西。謝謝大家的合作。

The Somers Middle School (SMS) informed us two weeks ago that a computer keyboard and speakers in one of the classrooms were missing. This incident, the second time this semester, damages our relationship with SMS and jeopardizes our right to use the school. We urge all parents and students to follow the rules in the classrooms: do not erase any SMS teacher's writing or disturb classroom materials. We need everyone's cooperation!

誠徵課外輔導員

Tutors Needed

本校目前面臨課外輔導員短缺。我們歡迎所有高年級的同學擔起這份既有意義又充實的工作。請跟鄭校長報名。

NWCS offers a tutoring service that begins at 11:00 on school days. We are currently experiencing a shortage of tutors. Tutoring is a valuable and rewarding experience. If you are interested in becoming a tutor, please sign up with the Principal at the office.

美東中文學校 2006 年會

ACS Annual Conference

美東中文學校2006年會將於五月二十七，二十八兩日在 SUNY New Paltz 舉行。詳情請參閱網站： http://www.acsusa.org/acs2006/。本校是主辦學校之一，歡迎老師，家長，與同學們踴躍參加。請於四月十五日前向校長鄭天人報名。

The annual meeting of the ACS (Association of Chinese Schools) will be held on 05/27/06 and 05/28/06 at SUNY New Paltz. All teachers, parents, and students are welcome to attend. More information is posted at http://www.acsusa.org/acs2006/. Please sign up with the Principal, Mr. Tien-Jen Cheng, by 04/15/06.

上週值日家長

On-duty Parents

感謝上週擔任值日的家長：喻肇宜, 林怡秀, 黃洸漢, 岑靜嫦, 唐詩陽, and Susan Fahey。請本周值日家長准時報到。

We thank those parents who fulfilled their duty last week. Your contribution is greatly appreciated. Again, please check the Parents' On-duty Roster in advance, and report to the team leader on time on the day of your duty.

春假

Spring Break

下週六﹐ 四月十五日﹐ 適逢春假﹐ 本校將放假一天。

Next week is Spring break week; there will be no school next Saturday, 4/15/06.

本校誠徵人選

Openings at NWCS

為籌備下學年的開始，本校目前在尋覓適當的人選來接替校長, 副校長，祕書，財務，董事等多項職位。北威近四十年的優久歷史完全要歸功於所有熱心的家長們對學校無私的服務及參與。我們在此呼籲每一位家長挺身參與學校的事務。如果您有興趣，或有意推薦人選，請向董事會主席黃允武聯係。五月六日家長大會將投票選舉新的人選。

The school is now seeking candidates for several administrative positions, including Principal, Vice Principal, Secretary, Treasurer, and 4 board members. NWCS is strictly a volunteer-based operation. Since 1969, NWCS parents have given freely of their time to support the school in its educational mission. We encourage all parents to become involved in school affairs, and to carry our school on to the next year. If you are interested in a more active role in the school, or know someone who may be interested, please contact Woody Huang, chairman of the board. An election for these positions will be held at the General Meeting on May 6.

親情園地四月份聚會取消

Parenting Workshop Hiatus

北威親情園地四月份聚會取消。大家五月再談!

The remaining Parenting Workshop sessions in April have been cancelled; the Workshop will resume in May!

演講公告

Pediatric Acupressure Seminar

本周六執業針灸醫師關秉慧將來本校做第二場幼兒指壓的演講。關醫師精通中文，英文及廣東話。演講主題包括指壓在免疫，消化系統，便祕，呼吸，睡眠方面的強化功用。也包括一些成人有興趣的消減壓力及視力保健等問題。上一場演講獲得熱烈好評，歡迎大家踴躍參加。時間是上午九點半至十點半，地點在220教室。

This is the second seminar in a series of three on Introduction to Accupressure by Dr. Binghui Guan. Topics include enhancing the immune and digestive systems in children. Specific illnesses common in children such as constipation, colds, agitation, respiratory and sleep problems will also be discussed. A few adult health issues will also be covered. The seminar is scheduled for 9:30-11:00 in Room 220 on 4/8/06. We had a wonderful feedback from attendees of the last seminar. Make sure you don't miss this one, so mark your calendar!