MLCCC Newsletter (2016-04-08)

Dear Parents,

We have much news to share, please read this newsletter carefully.

For those who are interested in SAT Prep, C2Education is coming to our school this Sunday for an SAT Prep Seminar. Interested parents please see the detail below.

Synopsis:

1. Early Bird Registration For Next School Year - Now Through 5/15/2016
2. New Classes for Next School Year!
3. MLCCC Chinese and English Essay Contest - Submissions Due 4/24
4. MLCCC’s Annual Students Art Exhibit on 5/8
5. SAT Prep Seminar From C2 Education 1-3pm at Room 146
6. PTO Sponsored 虹成 King’s Village Food Sale This Sunday
7. MLCCC’s Summer Camp Registration Continues
8. MLCCC’s Summer SAT/ACT Prep at Villanova - Group Discount!
9. Parent on Duty

Details:

1. Early Bird Registration For Next School Year - Now Through 5/15/2016
   Register early to save 10% off total tuition for the next school year. Deadline for this discount window is 5/15/2016 (a Sunday). This discount registration is open to everyone, including students who are currently not in our school. So please let your friends know so they can benefit from this huge money saving opportunity.
   
   While the Early Bird has always been a huge money saver for parents, its process has always been confusing to parents and time consuming for Admin. Especially with the multitude of new classes we are offering next year, we desperately need to simplify the administrative procedure, therefore we are asking you to select classes and pay in full before the early bird deadline of 5/15, rather than paying a non-refundable $50 deposit per student. Please go to our online registration webpage
   http://www.mlccc.org/Forms/V2/Programs/School/Registration.aspx to select your classes, then print the registration summary and hand in with your payment to us by 5/15/2016.
   
   For those who like paper registrations, the registration form is at
   http://www.mlccc.org/Documents/Programs/School/Registration/Form.pdf .
   
   
2. New Classes for Next School Year!
   We are excited to offer many new classes for next school year:
   
   CHL 美洲华语 track: from Kindergarten to 9th Grade
   Based on the feedback from the parents, we are offering another CHL track for students who want less stressful learning curriculum - MeiZhouHuaYu (美洲华语). This track will be offered from Kindergarten all the way to 9th grade if we have enough registration. We are still offering MaLiPing (马立平）track for those who want more rigorious curriculum. All the classes are in the online registration system already, please be sure to pick the right track when you choose.
   
   We also decided to switch our Kindergarten textbook to MeiZhouHuaYu(美洲华语).
   
   Computer Coding (计算机编程)
   2pm for 3rd-5th grades, 3pm for 6th-8th grades
   
   Sun Wei Laoshi’s planned curriculum and his background are at the link below. Curriculum can be adjusted according to parents’ comments/opinions:
   https://docs.google.com/document/d/.../mobilebasic?pli=1
   
   Fencing (击剑):
   2pm, 3pm, 4pm, minimum age 8
   
   Fencing is known as human speed chess because each move has a counter move and trains split second decision-making and accurate hand-eye coordination.
   
   Coach Graham Draper is a Fencing Instructor with 19 years of experience with his studies starting at the Fencing Academy of Philadelphia. He captained Archmere Academy's Fencing Club before teaching at Lionville YMCA during his college years. Going on his 5th year of teaching, he is happy to be bringing fencing to the Main Line Chinese Culture Center.
   
   The class emphasizes having fun while practicing discipline, acquiring strength and improving gross motor skills. This program uses a variety of games that promote strength, coordination, and tactical understanding. After the beginning several classes, the curriculum will cover foot technique, proper use and handling of the foil (foil is one type of sword), and includes mock bouts.
   
   Coach will only recommend buying equipment if student is still interested after numerous classes. Starter set is about $90 and include sword, vest, mask, bag, etc. and lasts for many years but for needing taller vests as child grows.
   
   Ballroom Dancing (交际舞):
   2pm, 3pm, for adults
   
   Lin Jianmin 林坚闽 Laoshi’s Background/Experiences:
   Years of competitive dancing in ballroom, including international standard (Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot and Quickstep) and international Latin style dances (Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive). Competed in all ten dances and won all 1st places in a number of Am/Pro competitions in New York Opens. Performed in American style competitive dances, in both Smooth and Rhythm (Swing, Bolero and Mambo) divisions.
   
   Teaching experience: instructor for Arthur Murray dance studio; coached collegiate ballroom; instructor for community center dance classes.
   
   Chinese Calligraphy (中国书法) Teacher Change:
   2pm, 3pm, for adults or children aged 7 and up
   
   New teacher will be Mr. Robert Hsu. Mr. Hsu came to our Chinese NewYear Gala and did Calligraphy Demo. Many parents and visitors were amazed by his Calligraphy skills. Below are words from Hsu Laoshi:
   I have learned to write Chinese calligraphy for more than 40 years, I have also taught Chinese calligraphy for over 25 years; it is my hobby and my passion. Professionally, I have a Ph.D. degree in Neuroscience and I do research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Aside from being a researcher, I am a calligrapher; I write calligraphy frequently, teach classes, and host calligraphy workshops. I am able to teach Chinese calligraphy in both English and Chinese. I have designed classes that are suitable for both children and adults.
   
   This class will focus mainly on regular script (楷書). In addition, this course will present the other styles of Chinese calligraphy, including running (行書), grass (i.e., cursive, 草書), seal (篆書), and clerical scripts (隸書). Moreover, seal carving, spring festival couplets (春聯), and other calligraphy related crafts too will be introduced in the classes, to spark interest in learning Chinese calligraphy.
   
   I am looking forward, eagerly, to seeing everyone at MLCCC Chinese Weekend School. Together, let us enjoy the beauty of Chinese calligraphy.
   
   
3. MLCCC Chinese and English Essay Contest - Submissions Due 4/24
   The MLCCC 7th Annual Chinese Essay Writing Contest starts this week. The contest is open to CHL grades 2 and up, all CSL levels, and English Writing class students. (For English Writing class students, all the requirements are the same except the students write in English.)
   
   CHL 2nd grade to 5th grade: A Picture Story of your chosen topic (minimum 250 characters)
   CHL 6th grade and above: Essay of your chosen topic (minimum 500 characters)
   CSL level I to III: A Picture Story of your chosen topic (minimum 150 characters)
   CSL level IV and above: Essay of your chosen topic (minimum 350 characters)
   English Writing Class: Please consult with your English Writing teacher for details
   
   All qualified students are encouraged to participate. Students can write about anything that happens around them: for example, their favorite animal/thing/person, their favorite place/space, their most memorable trip/event, etc. For CSL students, some suggestions are: your family, your daily routine, your favorite animals, colors, or clothes. Please encourage your child(ren) to participate and help your child(ren) during the writing process. All participants will be awarded $2 school dollars for participation.
   
   Essay submissions must be typed. Picture stories can be drawn and hand written. Deadline for submission is 4/24/2016. Please submit the essay to the Admin Desk or your classroom teachers. Submissions will be graded by a panel consisting primarily of teachers. Grading will be based on the Pennsylvania Writing Assessment Rubric, which evaluates five areas: Focus, Content, Organization, Style, and Conventions. Top performers will be awarded at the End of Year School Assembly.
   
   
4. MLCCC’s Annual Students Art Exhibit on 5/8
   Our hallway will light up with our children's artworks on May 8! To all the art students, if you have not done so, please submit 1 or 2 of your work to your art teacher. We will start to hang them up at 1pm on May 8. The formal exhibit starts at 1:50pm when all the students and parents are welcome to vote for your favorite artist.
   
   Come and vote for your favorite artists or drawings! Top artists will be awarded at the Year End Assembly.
   
   
5. SAT Prep Seminar From C2 Education 1-3pm at Room 146
   C2 Education is a firm to perform SAT/ACT prep tutoring services. This could be another option for all the high school students who are preparing SAT/ACT exams. Free placement exam may be offered from the firm. So come to explore some new choice for your kids. Middle school student parents, it might never be too late to get the knowledge on this topic. So stop by to gain the info on new SAT exam too!
   
   
6. PTO Sponsored 虹成 King’s Village Food Sale This Sunday
   Do you miss the authentic Chinese food from 虹成 King’s Village? Well, they will be here this Sunday! So get your wallet and appetite ready for the yummy choices!
   
   
7. MLCCC’s Summer Camp Registration Continues
   Registration still continues after Monday but the $50 registration fee will no longer be waived.
   
   This Monday April 4 is also the date before which if you request withdrawal or reduce your number of weeks attending, your deposit will be refunded. After April 4, deposit will not be refunded.
   
   Wayne Chinese Camp: 9 weeks, 6/20/16 – 8/19/16
   Location: The Church of Christ at Valley Forge, 45 Walker Road, Wayne, PA 19087
   Time: Full day 8am-6pm; 3/4 day 8am-3pm; half day 8am-1pm;
   Registration form is at the Admin Desk and here .
   
   English Writing Camp or Math Enrichment Camp details:
   - 2-week camp from 7/5 – 7/15 or 7/18 - 7/29;
   - 3 hours each day, morning session (9am-noon) and afternoon session (1pm-4pm);
   - classroom is inside Wayne Camp. Students can enroll in:
      · English Writing Only (Registration form)
      · Math Enrichment Only (Registration form)
      · English Writing and Chinese (Registration form)
      · Math Enrichment and Chinese (Registration form)
      · English Writing and Math Enrichment (Registration form)
      · Pre or aftercare for before morning session or after afternoon session
   
   Rosemont Chinese Camp:
   Location: Rosemont School of the Holy Child, 1344 Montgomery Avenue, Rosemont, PA 19010
   Time: Full day 9am-3pm; half day 9am-12pm; Before and After Care provided.
   Registration form is at the Admin Desk and here .
   
   
8. MLCCC’s Summer SAT/ACT Prep at Villanova - Group Discount!
   We will give $75 additional discount per student for a group of 5 or more students or give $100 additional discount per student for a group of 10 or more students. Please help us spread the word and take advantage of this offer.
   
   Program details:
   Choose either SAT Prep or ACT Prep
   Dates: 8/1/2016 – 8/18/2016 (3 weeks)
   Time: Mondays – Thursdays, 9AM – 4PM
   Location: Villanova University
   Tuition: $1,350 if early registration by 4/15/2016, else $1,500. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
   Founded by University of Pennsylvania alumni, Ivy Experience is effective, up-to-date, responsive, and experienced in the college application process.
   
   If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Registration form is here and will be at the Admin Desk this Sunday.
   
   
9. Parent on Duty
   Sherry Wang (Thank you!)
   
   We need volunteers to sign up the remaining weeks for parent on duty. Please come to help if your time allows! Thank you in advance!
   
   

Looking forward to seeing you!

Best Regards,

Li, Xia - Principal
Julia Chou - Director of Operations and Communications
Sherry Wang - PTO President
MLCCC Chinese Weekend School
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