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密西根中文學校週報 /MCS Newsletter (5) 10.8.2022

The following items are the events and announcements for this week:

Parent on Duty:

Family: Shengyi Kuo/Cuishan Guan

Tasks:

  • Keeping the school hours by ringing the bell at the beginning and the end of each class
  • Keeping students in order and safe during recess (e.g., no student running/chasing allowed inside the Ward church)

Fire Drill on Saturday (Oct 8, 2022)

We will be conducting our annual school fire drill evacuation exercise on Saturday, 10/8/22, around 2:20 p.m. Our teachers have received guidance from the Director of Discipline earlier this week, and we expect the students to follow their respective teacher’s instructions during the evacuation exercise to move together safely as a group to the designated assembly areas outside of the Ward Church building.  The detailed evacuation plan, route, and assembly area map can be found here.

Chinese Reading Month (Oct 1 – Nov 5, 2022)
We are entering our 2nd week of the Chinese Reading Month. In addition to classroom lessons, the school encourages students to read and watch Chinese books and videos outside of class time. Parents are encouraged to accompany and assist their children in reading Chinese books and videos. Some updates have been made to the reading time recording form, the updated form will be handed out on Saturday by the teacher in each class.

2022-2023 MCS Directory Editing/Production and Advertising Fundraising (Now – Oct 22, 2022)

It will be greatly appreciated if parents can sign up to contact the pre-populated sponsors and/or to develop new sponsors for our school.  Please go to the sign-up link (here) to learn more about the process and past sponsors.  

As a small token of gratitude, a reward of $20 (for each full-page advertisement) or $15 (for each half-page advertisement) will be awarded to each parent who successfully secures the sponsorship to our school.   Feel free to download the flyer with detailed advertising package options to facilitate your engagement with your sponsor(s).

Free Chinese Reading Book Exchange (outside of the classroom area)

  • Program guideline:
    • Honor system based so no reservation needed or rental record tracking
    • Exchange/Borrowing is for one class week (i.e., pick up on Saturday class and return on the next Saturday class)
    • Donation of Chinese reading books are greatly appreciated
    • If you have not returned the book(s) you borrowed last year, please return them.

Covid-19 Guideline

  • TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
    • Must isolate for 5 FULL days.
    • You may return to school on day 6 or later, as long as your symptoms have significantly improved, and you mask-to-stay days 6-10.
  • SYMPTOMS SUGGESTIVE OF COVID-19
    • Stay at home until one of the following conditions is met:
      • (At any time) Provide proof of a negative provider administered COVID-19 test
      • (At Day 6 – 10) Provide proof of a negative home COVID-19 test, symptoms have significantly improved, and you mask-to-stay days 6-10.
      • Complete a 5 full day quarantine and then must mask-to-stay for days 6-10.
    • Symptomatic student or staff with pending COVID-19 test cannot come to school.
  • IDENTIFIED AS A CLOSE CONTACT
    • Household contacts may continue to attend school as long as they monitor for symptoms AND wear a well fitted mask for 10 days.
      • (Symptom suggestive) If exposed household contacts develop symptoms
      • If without symptoms AND the positive COVID-19 household contact is isolated, please test on day 5 post exposure.
      • If without symptoms AND the positive COVID-19 household contact cannot be isolated, please test on day 5 and day 10 post exposure.
      • Notify school staff of ALL positive test results

Amazon Smile Link 

An easy move to benefit MCS.  Please use the following link when you shop on Amazon. This will not cost you a penny but will help the school to get some funding from Amazon.  http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-3424696
僑務訊息Overseas Community Affairs Bulletin:
臺北市政府教育局辦理酷課雲網路課程111學年度第1學期「酷課雲高中職數位學習增能培力班」網路課程招生_線上報名至10 月 13 日(星期四)中午 12 時止

為推動「酷僑專案」,增進海內外師生共享數位學習資源,並促進與海外僑(華)校交流合作及提供海外僑(華)校學生多元學習管道,臺北市政府教育局賡續辦理臺北酷課雲111學年度第1學期「酷課雲高中職數位學習增能培力班」網路課程。詳細資訊請看附件。

MCS Communication

密西根中文學校週報 /MCS Newsletter (4) 10.1.2022

Dear MCS Families,

Thank you very much for attending our 1st Parent Assembly meeting of the school year last Saturday.  It’s great to be able to share the school operation status update and welcome our new MCS families! Many thanks to our staff members to make this event a success!

The following items are the events and announcements for this week:

Parent on Duty:

Family: Brian Ng/Bridget Chang

Tasks:

  • Keeping the school hours by ringing the bell at the beginning and the end of each class
  • Keeping students in order and safe during recess (e.g., no student running/chasing allowed inside the Ward church)

Chinese Reading Month (Oct 1 – Nov 5, 2022)
Reading Month is about to begin. In addition to classroom lessons, the school encourages students to read and watch Chinese books and videos outside of class time. Parents are encouraged to accompany and assist their children in reading Chinese books and videos. Detailed instructions and forms will be provided and explained by each classroom teacher.
Parents are encouraged to add additional activities for the event, such as poster making. For classes that wish to participate, a poster session will be held after the event.  Photos of the event will be posted on the official Facebook page.

2022-2023 MCS Directory Editing/Production and Advertising Fundraising (Now – Oct 22, 2022)

It will be greatly appreciated if parents can sign up to contact the pre-populated sponsors and/or to develop new sponsors for our school.  Please go to the sign-up link (here) to learn more about the process and past sponsors.  

As a small token of gratitude, a reward of $20 (for each full-page advertisement) or $15 (for each half-page advertisement) will be awarded to each parent who successfully secures the sponsorship to our school.   Feel free to download the flyer with detailed advertising package options to facilitate your engagement with your sponsor(s).

Free Chinese Reading Book Exchange (outside of the classroom area)

  • Program guideline:
    • Honor system based so no reservation needed or rental record tracking
    • Exchange/Borrowing is for one class week (i.e., pick up on Saturday class and return on the next Saturday class)
    • Donation of Chinese reading books are greatly appreciated
    • If you have not returned the book(s) you borrowed last year, please return them.

Student Perfect Attendance Award

  • The school provides classroom-based online student attendance forms, and parents can confirm attendance online.
  • Attendance awards are given once a year.
  • Perfect Attendance Award Standard
    • Attendance in every class, including speech contests, New Year Celebration, and graduation ceremonies is required.
    • No tardiness or leaving early (Be no more than 15 minutes late or leave early)
    • If it is snowing on a school day, students must arrive within 15 minutes of the start of class or be recorded as tardy.
    • In the event of weather or other factors that seriously affect traffic on a school day and delay the arrival of most teachers and students, the principal will announce the tardiness criteria on the day.
    • In the event of a snowstorm that closes the church on a school day, perfect attendance will not be counted.
    • Attendance at school competitions on behalf of the school will also be counted as perfect attendance.

Michigan Lion Dance Asian Cultural Performance
Michigan Lion Dance Asian Cultural PerformanceSaturday, Oct. 01, 2022, 11:00am-12:30pmNovi Public Library, 45255 Ten Mile Rd, Novi MI 48375Join the Michigan Lion Dance Team as they perform and represent Asian culture that brings health, joy, prosperity, and auspiciousness to everyone watching. Visit the Lion Dance educational stations: Origami, drawing, drumming, and photo booth. Enjoy TRADITIONAL LION DANCE EYE-DOTTING BLESSING CEREMONY with stations set up in the Whole Meeting Room. Register for eventhttps://www.novilibrary.org/…/cultural-international-esl
雙十國慶慶祝酒會/Double Tenth Celebration

一年一度的密西根中華民國 111年國慶慶祝酒會, 將於十月九日 (星期日) 上午 11 時至下午2點半,在密西根州位於Bloomfield Hills 的 Wabeek Country Club 舉行, 歡迎各界僑民共襄盛舉。

餐會內容包括了美麗的台灣冰雕,舞獅表演,美味西餐及甜點,台灣民歌及民謠等等。現場還有特别的 Event Wall Stand 供大家照相留念! 午餐成本每人原價45元, 感謝僑界各界人士的贊助,每人只需繳費20元。

另外,為方便僑民辦理領務, 芝加哥辦事處如同往年的將會在活動前1小時 (1 0am) 在餐會場地接受領務申請,歡迎有需要辦理領務的僑民前往申請辦理。請到芝加哥辦事處官網查詢並預約 (HTTPS://bit.ly/3cXQA7R)。

餐會活動詳情:

時間: 10月9日周日 上午11 時至下午2時半

地址:  Wabeek Country Club

            4000 Clubgate Dr, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302

費用: $20/人 (FASCA 以及舞獅隊表演學生免費)

報名連結: https://forms.gle/5PbiudWn9oeh87FHA

*請於 9/30前完成報名及繳費。 現場恕不收費。

請參考附件上的更多資訊。

The Greater Michigan Taiwanese Americans Inc. invites you to join us at the annual Double Tenth Celebration luncheon on Sunday, October 9th at 11am.  The event will be held at the Wabeek Country Club in Bloomfield Hills.

The event costs $20 per person (original cost is $45) after the donation from many sponsors. In addition to the delicious lunch, coffee, tea and desserts, there will be a beautiful wall stand and unforgettable Taiwanese ice sculpture on display for photos, as well as amazing Taiwanese folk song singing and lion dance performance. 

In addition, TECO in Chicago will arrive at 10am to accept Passport/Visa related applications for those who have a need for the same. Please visit the TECO website for detailed information.

Additional details:

Time: Sunday, October 9th at 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Location:  Wabeek Country Club    4000 Clubgate Dr, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302

Cost: $20 per person (FASCA students and Lion Dance performers free)

RSVP and payment information: https://forms.gle/5PbiudWn9oeh87FHA

*Please be sure to sign up and pay before 9/30. We will not accept payment at the event.

Please refer to the attached flyer for more information.

Covid-19 Guideline

  • TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
    • Must isolate for 5 FULL days.
    • You may return to school on day 6 or later, as long as your symptoms have significantly improved, and you mask-to-stay days 6-10.
  • SYMPTOMS SUGGESTIVE OF COVID-19
    • Stay at home until one of the following conditions is met:
      • (At any time) Provide proof of a negative provider administered COVID-19 test
      • (At Day 6 – 10) Provide proof of a negative home COVID-19 test, symptoms have significantly improved, and you mask-to-stay days 6-10.
      • Complete a 5 full day quarantine and then must mask-to-stay for days 6-10.
    • Symptomatic student or staff with pending COVID-19 test cannot come to school.
  • IDENTIFIED AS A CLOSE CONTACT
    • Household contacts may continue to attend school as long as they monitor for symptoms AND wear a well fitted mask for 10 days.
      • (Symptom suggestive) If exposed household contacts develop symptoms
      • If without symptoms AND the positive COVID-19 household contact is isolated, please test on day 5 post exposure.
      • If without symptoms AND the positive COVID-19 household contact cannot be isolated, please test on day 5 and day 10 post exposure.
      • Notify school staff of ALL positive test results

Amazon Smile Link 

An easy move to benefit MCS.  Please use the following link when you shop on Amazon. This will not cost you a penny but will help the school to get some funding from Amazon.  http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-3424696

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密西根中文學校週報 /MCS Newsletter (3) 9.24.2022

The following items are the events and announcements for this week:

School Event(s) on Sat, 9/24/22 

  • Teachers’ Meeting
    • When: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
    • Participants: All Teachers, Academic Administrator, Principal, Vice Principal, Sub Teachers (brief introduction)
    • Where: Grade 8/9 Classroom (Creative Lab L)
  • 2022-2023 1st Parent Assembly Meeting
    • When: 1:45 – 3:00 p.m.
    • Host: Jasmine Hsu (2022-2023 Chairperson of Parent Representative)
    • Participants: All Parents
    • Where: Hub Meeting Room of the Ward Church (location map below)
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Parent on Duty:

Family: Hui-Min Chen/Jui-Chun Kao

Tasks:

  • Keeping the school hours by ringing the bell at the beginning and the end of each class
  • Keeping students in order and safe during recess (e.g., no student running/chasing allowed inside the Ward church)

Kick-off of 2022-2023 MCS Directory Editing/Production and Advertising Fundraising

It will be greatly appreciated if parents can sign up to contact the pre-populated sponsors and/or to develop new sponsors for our school.  Please go to the sign-up link (here) to learn more about the process and past sponsors.  

As a small token of gratitude, a reward of $20 (for each full-page advertisement) or $15 (for each half-page advertisement) will be awarded to each parent who successfully secures the sponsorship to our school.   Feel free to download the flyer with detailed advertising package options to facilitate your engagement with your sponsor(s).

Extra-curricular Registration

There will be a workstation in the hallway where you can find all the extra-curricular information. Please stop by to register the extra-curriculum classes with 黃雅玲 (Ya-Ling Huang).  
Current available classes:

1. Chinese Yo-Yo Diabolo – Julia Chen (Students will need to purchase and bring their own Yo-Yo)

2. AP Chinese Exam Preparation – Jeremy Lien

3. Aikido 合氣道 – Yung Jen Cheng (Eden)

4. Carrie’s Origami 摺紙 – Carrie Ong

Please visit 2022-2023 密西根中文學校課外活動 (After-School Curriculum) for more information.

If you are interested in opening your extra-curricular class, please contact Ya-Ling Huang for more details.
雙十國慶慶祝酒會/Double Tenth Celebration

一年一度的密西根中華民國 111年國慶慶祝酒會, 將於十月九日 (星期日) 上午 11 時至下午2點半,在密西根州位於Bloomfield Hills 的 Wabeek Country Club 舉行, 歡迎各界僑民共襄盛舉。

餐會內容包括了美麗的台灣冰雕,舞獅表演,美味西餐及甜點,台灣民歌及民謠等等。現場還有特别的 Event Wall Stand 供大家照相留念! 午餐成本每人原價45元, 感謝僑界各界人士的贊助,每人只需繳費20元。

另外,為方便僑民辦理領務, 芝加哥辦事處如同往年的將會在活動前1小時 (1 0am) 在餐會場地接受領務申請,歡迎有需要辦理領務的僑民前往申請辦理。請到芝加哥辦事處官網查詢並預約 (HTTPS://bit.ly/3cXQA7R)。

餐會活動詳情:

時間: 10月9日周日 上午11 時至下午2時半

地址:  Wabeek Country Club

            4000 Clubgate Dr, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302

費用: $20/人 (FASCA 以及舞獅隊表演學生免費)

報名連結: https://forms.gle/5PbiudWn9oeh87FHA

*請於 9/30前完成報名及繳費。 現場恕不收費。

請參考附件上的更多資訊。

The Greater Michigan Taiwanese Americans Inc. invites you to join us at the annual Double Tenth Celebration luncheon on Sunday, October 9th at 11am.  The event will be held at the Wabeek Country Club in Bloomfield Hills.

The event costs $20 per person (original cost is  $45) after the donation from many sponsors. In addition to the delicious lunch, coffee, tea and desserts, there will be a beautiful wall stand and unforgettable Taiwanese ice sculpture on display for photos, as well as amazing Taiwanese folk song singing and lion dance performance. 

In addition, TECO in Chicago will arrive at 10am to accept Passport/Visa related applications for those who have a need for the same. Please visit the TECO website for detailed information.

Additional details:

Time: Sunday,  October 9th at 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Location:  Wabeek Country Club    4000 Clubgate Dr, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302

Cost: $20 per person (FASCA students and Lion Dance performers free)

RSVP and payment information: https://forms.gle/5PbiudWn9oeh87FHA

*Please be sure to sign up and pay before 9/30. We will not accept payment at the event.

Please refer to the attached flyer for more information.

Health and Wellness Practices

  • Students should bring their own hand sanitizer.
  • Screen for COVID symptoms
  • Stay home when sick
  • If COVID-19 positive or confirmed direct exposure:
    • Inform your classroom teacher & parent rep 

 Amazon Smile Link 

An easy move to benefit MCS.  Please use the following link when you shop on Amazon. This will not cost you a penny but will help the school to get some funding from Amazon.  http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-3424696

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密西根中文學校週報 /MCS Newsletter 9.17.2022

Dear MCS Families,

It was great to see everyone back to school and new families joining our community. This Saturday is the 2nd week of school. We have many important events this Saturday.  Please carefully read the following announcement.

School Event(s) on Sat, 9/17/22 

  • Parent Representative meeting (1:40 – 2:30 p.m. next to Welcome Desk and Cafe; separate meeting invitation would be sent to the participants, see map below)
    • The meeting will be hosted by the 2021-2022 Parent Representative Chairperson, Jack Li.
    • All 2022-2023 Parent Representatives need to attend.
    • The 2022-2023 Parent Representative Chairperson will be elected in this meeting.
  • 1st MCS Staff meeting (2:50 – 3:30 p.m. next to Welcome Desk and Cafe; separate meeting invitation would be sent to the participants, see map below)
    • The lead of each position in the workload sign-up sheet are invited. We will briefly go thru the calendar and tasks for each role.
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Parent on Duty:

Family: Ansel Chiang/Zoe Chang

Tasks:

  • Keeping the school hours by ringing the bell at the beginning and the end of each class
  • Keeping students in order and safe during recess (e.g., no student running/chasing allowed inside the Ward church)

Extra-curricular Registration

There will be a workstation in the hallway where you can find all the extra-curricular information. Please stop by to register the extra-curriculum classes with 黃雅玲 (Ya-Ling Huang).  
Current available classes:

1. Chinese Yo-Yo – Julia Chen (Students will need to purchase and bring their own Yo-Yo)

2. AP Chinese Exam Preparation – Jeremy Lien

3. Aikido 合氣道 – Yung Jen Cheng (Eden)

4. Carrie’s Origami 摺紙 – Carrie Ong

Please visit 2022-2023 密西根中文學校課外活動 (After-School Curriculum) for more information.

If you are interested in opening your extra-curricular class, please contact Ya-Ling Huang for more details.


雙十國慶慶祝酒會/Double Tenth Celebration

一年一度的密西根中華民國 111年國慶慶祝酒會, 將於十月九日 (星期日) 上午 11 時至下午2點半,在密西根州位於Bloomfield Hills 的 景色優美的Wabeek Country Club 舉行, 誠摯邀請貴校教職員、學生、家長共襄盛會,一起來慶祝我們國家的生日。

餐會內容包括了美麗的台灣冰雕、舞獅表演、美味西餐及甜點,聲樂演唱台灣民歌及民謠等等。現場還有特别的 Event Wall Stand 供大家照相留念! 承蒙僑界各方慷慨贊助,每人只需繳費20元,即可享用價值45元的餐點。

另外,為方便僑民辦理領務, 芝加哥辦事處將會在活動前1小時 (1 0:00-11:00am在現場接受領務申請,歡迎有需要辦理領務的僑民前往申請辦理。請點擊芝加哥辦事處官網查詢並預約

餐會活動詳情:

時間: 10月9日周日 上午11 時至下午2時半

地址:  Wabeek Country Club

            4000 Clubgate Dr, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302

費用: $20/人 (限18歲以上入場)

報名連結: https://forms.gle/5PbiudWn9oeh87FHA

*請於 9/30前完成報名及繳費。 現場恕不收費。

請參考附件上的更多資訊。

The Greater Michigan Taiwanese Americans Inc. invites you to join us at the annual Double Tenth Celebration luncheon on Sunday, October 9th at 11am.  The event will be held at the Wabeek Country Club in Bloomfield Hills. 

The event costs $20 per person after the donation from many sponsors (original price was $45). In addition to the full course lunch meal, there will be a beautiful wall stand and unforgettable Taiwanese ice sculpture on display for photos, as well as amazing Taiwanese folk song singing and lion dance performance.  

In addition, TECO in Chicago will arrive at 10am to accept Passport/Visa related applications for those who have a need for the same. Please visit the TECO website for detail information.

Additional details:

Time: Sunday,  October 9th at 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Location:  Wabeek Country Club    4000 Clubgate Dr, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302

Cost: $20 per person (FASCA students and Lion Dance performers free)

RSVP and payment information: https://forms.gle/5PbiudWn9oeh87FHA

*Please be sure to sign up and pay before 9/30. We will not accept payment at the event.

Please refer to the attached flyer for more information.
僑務電子報/Overseas Community Affairs Council News
A news article about our school opening last Saturday was posted on the Overseas Community Affairs Council News (僑務電子報) website. Special thanks to our Grade 3 teacher, Teresa Yin, for the great news article!https://ocacnews.net/article/319813

Health and Wellness Practices

  • Students should bring their own hand sanitizer.
  • Screen for COVID symptoms
  • Stay home when sick
  • If COVID-19 positive or confirmed direct exposure:
    • Inform your classroom teacher & parent rep 

 Amazon Smile Link 

An easy move to benefit MCS.  Please use the following link when you shop on Amazon. This will not cost you a penny but will help the school to get some funding from Amazon.  

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密西根中文學校週報 (開學日:本周六, 9/10/22) MCS Newsletter (1st Day of School Tomorrow, Sat, 9/10/22)

Dear MCS Families,

Hope you all enjoyed the summer. The new school year will start on September 10th on Saturday at Ward Church (40000 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168). Chinese classes begins at 1:30 PM and ends at 3:30 PM.

<Note> 
– Tardy: Students who are 15+ minutes late or 15+ minute early dismissal for school hours are considered tardy, and will not be qualified for perfect attendance award.

– Please remind all children that DO NOT RUN or EAT in the hallway. Snacking is allowed in the classroom during the breaks but please keep clean of chairs, tables, and carpet. Please remind all children to wash their hands before and after snacking.

* Please refrain your children from damaging church’s properties including but not limited to pianos, chalkboards, drums, computers, lighting, audio system, phones. Parents will be responsible for the compensation if their children made damage to church’s properties.

Health and Wellness Practices

  • Students should bring their own hand sanitizer.
  • Screen for COVID symptoms
  • Stay home when sick
  • If COVID-19 positive or confirmed direct exposure:
    • Inform your classroom teacher & parent rep 

Here are some important activities that will take place on the school opening day:

  • Class/parent representatives election
  • Extra-curricular registration

Details:

1. Class Representation Election
Please stay for the first part of the class (or other time informed otherwise by the teacher) for a parent-teacher meeting. A class representative will be elected on the 1st day of school. Please be sure to leave your contact information (student name, parent name(s), email address, phone numbers) on the Class Sheet to your teacher.

2. Extra-curricular Registration
There will be a workstation in the hallway where you can find all the extra-curricular information. Please stop by to register the extra-curriculum classes with 黃雅玲 (Ya-Ling Huang).  
Current available classes:

1. Chinese Yo-Yo – Julia Chen

2. AP Chinese Exam Preparation – Jeremy Lien

3. Aikido 合氣道 – Yung Jen Cheng (Eden)

4. Carrie’s Origami 摺紙 – Carrie Ong

If you are interested in opening your extra-curricular class, please contact Ya-Ling Huang for more details.
 

Parents on Duty
Family: Proton Lee/Jasmine Ku

Teacher Information

班級 Grade教師 Teacher
學前班 Pre-Kindergarten蔡麗冰 Ice Chai
幼稚園班 Kindergarten秦淑芬 Tephy Qin
一年級班 1st Grade洪文君 Wen-Chun Hung
二年級班 2nd Grade陳怡君 Belinda Chen
三年級班 3rd Grade尹昌舜 Teresa Yin
四年級班 4th Grade吳心尹 Amanda Wu
五年級班 5th Grade沈玲裳 Ling-Shang Shen
六年級班 6th Grade曾雅竹 Donna Tseng
七年級班 7th Grade游文月 Melanie Yu
八/九年級班 8/9th Grade陳婉齡 Evy Chen
高年級班 Senior陳翎玥 Ling-Yueh Kuang

Classroom Informationimage.png

Amazon Smile Link

An easy move to benefit MCS. Please use the following link when you shop on Amazon. This will not cost you a penny but will help the school to get some funding from Amazon.  http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-3424696

We are excited about starting a new school year with you and looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Best regards,

Sam Taur 陶茂森

Principal of Michigan Chinese School
密西根中文學校校長 

MCS Communication

2022-2023 MCS Back to School Notice

Dear MCS Families,

It is my honor and a pleasure to welcome you to the 2022-2023 school year! I hope you all have had an enjoyable summer and are ready for another successful school year. I am excited to serve as the Principal of this amazing learning community for this school year. The following information highlights updates for the new school year.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

The first day of school for students will be on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Class hours are 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

A link to the 2022-2023 Calendar is available on our website.

SCHOOL STAFFS AND CLASSES

Links to the 2022-2023 School Staffs and Classes are available on our website.

Enjoy the rest of the summer! I look forward to seeing all of you on Saturday, September 10th.

Best regards,

Sam Taur 陶茂森

Principal of Michigan Chinese School
密西根中文學校校長 

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MCS Website:http://www.michiganchineseschool.org/

MCS Communication

密西根中文學校週報–MCS Newsletter – 6/4/2022

2021-22學年即將於明日最後上課日後正式結束,畢業/結業典禮將在2:30pm於Chapel Suite 1 & 2 (map below)舉行,典禮後備有點心,提供家長學生老師們取用。

2022-2023新學年註冊開始,請點選此連結 (HERE) 於學校網頁註冊,在校學生於本學年最後上課日(6月4日)結束前註冊,每位學生均有$20註冊費減免的舊生優惠,請大家前往連結完成線上註冊。在此提醒,於註冊表單寄出之前,請各位家長先至下學年的義工及代課老師表(Link)上填寫您的職務欄位,才算完成註冊程序。

藉由本學年結束前的周報,感謝所有老師及義工家長們的付出及協助,讓中文學校在疫情後能夠順利地重回實體上課,提供學生們最有效互動的教學,許多家庭在學年中的義賣活動,Amazon購物回饋金,以及以下家長捐獻的方式支持學校,密西根中文學校在此向大家致上誠摯的謝意。   

  • George Chow
  • Judy Wang
  • Julia Liu
  • Yu-Lu Chen

請大家好好享受接下來的暑假,我們九月開學見!

*義工家長: 請聯繫財務 Ice領取您的義工獎金 ($30 per family).

Amazon Smile 贊助連結 (Link Here) 

順手之舉,惠澤學校。在Amazon的網站消費,請使用以下連結。此舉完全不影響您的消費金额,但Amazon會依消費提撥贊助給學校。 http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-3424696

僑務及文化訊息Overseas Community Affairs & Cultural Bulletin:

(New) 自 6月1日零時起,台灣國際機場暫停「落地採驗」,回歸全數旅客抵臺時配合於機場進行「唾液採檢」

(New) 2022僑務委員會全球華語口說爭霸賽 (6月1日~11月30日) (Link)

(New)「2022年僑務委員會海外青年線上營隊」報名資訊公告 (Link)

底特律臺灣商會中華民國111年國慶盃高爾夫球賽和夏季野餐 (Link)

Date: June 18th, 2022

Time: Golf (8 AM to 3 PM) & Picnic (4 PM to 8 PM)

2022 美華協會 ACA Youth Cultural Summer Camp (Jul 11- 29) (Link)

中華文化夏令營報名:

活動日期: 8/8/2022 – 8/12/2022

活動時間: 9 AM – 4 PM, 週一至週五

適合年齡: 幼稚園班 到 8年級 (2022-2023學年度)

活動地點:Ward Church, Northville

費用: 每位學員 $200 (於5/14/2022完成報名註冊並繳費者,享有每位學員$110的早鳥優惠)

詳情請洽 Vicky Thomsen (Email: vicky1119@yahoo.com Cell: (734)223-2078)

活動內容包括扯鈴、皮影戲、武術、捏麵人、國樂打擊樂器、傳統舞蹈、書法、中國結、剪紙藝術等等…。(實際活動內容視情況調整不另行通知)  報名表和詳細內容如附件 (Link)

「2022年僑務委員會海外青年語文研習班(遠距視訊教 學)」全球暑期班自即日起開始招生報名 (Link)

「2022年海外青年文化大使培訓班FASCA」自即日起開始報名 (Link)

Dear MCS Families,

Time really flies!  In a blink of an eye our 2021-22 school year is coming to the end with tomorrow being our last session which will be celebrated with our annual graduation/end of school year ceremony.  The event will kick off promptly at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at Chapel Suite 1 & 2 (map below), so please plan to arrive a few minutes early to ensure we can conclude our program timely and enjoy the social/snack time afterwards.

As previously announced, the returning MCS families who complete their registration for the next school year (2022-23) by the end of tomorrow (Jun 4) will be eligible for an early registration discount ($20 waiver per student) so please use the link (HERE) to access and complete the registration form accordingly.  Please note filling out the volunteer/sub-teacher form (link) separately is mandatory as part of the registration process. 

Last but not least, I would like to take a moment to express my personal appreciation for all of our teachers and volunteer families* who have worked hard together to make our first (and hopefully the last) return-to-school year a great success!  In addition to the great support we received from our previous fundraising campaigns, I also want to acknowledge and say a BIG “thank you” on behalf of MCS to the following (in alphabetical order) who kindly made donations to our school throughout the year.  

  • Amazon Smile 
  • George Chow
  • Judy Wang
  • Julia Liu
  • Yu-Lu Chen

Hope everyone gets to enjoy the well deserved summer break.  Please stay safe and healthy, and look forward to seeing you in September!

*Volunteer families: please contact our Treasurer Ice tomorrow to claim your volunteer reward ($30 per family).

 Amazon Smile Link 

An easy move to benefit MCS.  Please use the following link when you shop on Amazon. This will not cost you a penny but will help the school to get some funding from Amazon.  http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-3424696

MCS Communication

密西根中文學校 週報–MCS Newsletter – 5/21/2022

各位密西根中文學校的家長老師們好

上周舉辦的第二次家長大會,會中經全校家長投票一致通過鄭宗健(現任教務助理一職)為密西根中文學校2022-2023學年副校長,將協助新任校長陶茂森處理校務,敬請所有家長學生們給予我們最大的支持,持續順利的將學校運作下去。

2022-2023新學年註冊即將於5月21日開放,請點選此連結 (HERE) 於學校網頁註冊,目前在校學生於本學年最後上課日(6月4日)前註冊,每位學生均有$20註冊費減免的舊生優惠,請大家記得於6月4日完成線上註冊。

最後再次提醒大家,明天就是認字活動了,今年將用評量檢定的方式取代以往的比賽模式,增加所有學生的參與感及鼓勵學生自我對中文的學習,相信大家都做好準備了,期許所有的學生們都能順利通過檢定。

下週末是Memorial Day weekend 學校停課一週。祝大家有個愉快的長週末,稍作休息,回來之後參加這學年的畢結業式典禮,一起為這一學年劃下美好的句點!

本週值班家庭(上下課搖鈴,學校秩序維護)

Chow, Chan-Choy (George)/Huang, Hsuan-Jung

雖然疫情趨緩,煩請大家持續注意孩子及家庭成員健康狀況,以下幾項要點敬請配合防疫,共同維護上課環境的安全。

  • 如有疑似covid症狀暫留家中觀察student at-home screening sheet
  • 進入教會全程配戴口罩
  • 教室內及教會公共區域請勿飲食
  • 確診或接觸確診者,請立即與學校及該班老師/家長代表聯繫
  • 經確診請自主隔離兩周

校內&居家防疫規範

  • 詳細防疫規則here

學生義工Pre-k課堂協助/G1課後輔導 (Sign-Up Here)

密西根中文學校將記錄義工時數並發予社區服務證明,請將訊息分享給您家中美國高中九年級以上的密西根中文學校在校學生或畢業校友前往登記。

義工登記(Link Here)

為了能夠幫助中文學校的孩子有個完善的學習環境,感謝一直以來許多中文學校的家庭一起分工合作協助密西根中文學校的各項校務,今年我們一樣需要大家踴躍登記義工職位,如果您尚未登記義工,請見我們的義工登記檔案,一起為學校盡心力。如對工作內容有所疑問,歡迎詢問校長,為了感謝義工家庭們的支持,學期末將會回饋義工獎金$30。

Amazon Smile 贊助連結 (Link Here) 

順手之舉,惠澤學校。在Amazon的網站消費,請使用以下連結。此舉完全不影響您的消費金额,但Amazon會依消費提撥贊助給學校。 http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-3424696

僑務及文化訊息Overseas Community Affairs & Cultural Bulletin:

(New) ACA Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Festival (Link)

Event Location: 

ACA Chinese Community Center (32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071)

Event Date & Time: Sunday, May 22nd, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Open to the public & Free!

底特律臺灣商會中華民國111年國慶盃高爾夫球賽和夏季野餐 (Link)

Date: June 18th, 2022

Time: Golf (8 AM to 3 PM) & Picnic (4 PM to 8 PM)

2022 美華協會 ACA Youth Cultural Summer Camp (Jul 11- 29) (Link)

中華文化夏令營報名:

活動日期: 8/8/2022 – 8/12/2022

活動時間: 9 AM – 4 PM, 週一至週五

適合年齡: 幼稚園班 到 8年級 (2022-2023學年度)

活動地點:Ward Church, Northville

費用: 每位學員 $200 (於5/14/2022完成報名註冊並繳費者,享有每位學員$110的早鳥優惠)

詳情請洽 Vicky Thomsen (Email: vicky1119@yahoo.com Cell: (734)223-2078)

活動內容包括扯鈴、皮影戲、武術、捏麵人、國樂打擊樂器、傳統舞蹈、書法、中國結、剪紙藝術等等…。(實際活動內容視情況調整不另行通知)  報名表和詳細內容如附件 (Link)

「2022年僑務委員會海外青年語文研習班(遠距視訊教 學)」全球暑期班自即日起開始招生報名 (Link)

「2022年海外青年文化大使培訓班FASCA」自即日起開始報名 (Link)

Dear MCS Families,

I am pleased to announce that Ken Cheng (current Assistant Academic Affairs) has been elected during our 2nd parent assembly meeting last week to serve as our vice principal for the coming 2022-23 school year, supporting our incoming principal Sam Taur to lead the MCS operation.

The online registration form for the 2022-23 school year will go live tomorrow (May 21) so please use the link (HERE) to access and complete the registration form accordingly.  Similar to before, the registration fee ($20 per student) will be waived for the existing MCS families who complete the early registration between tomorrow (May 21) and the last day of school (Jun 4).

Last but not least, tomorrow we will host our annual word recognition event.  As previously announced, the event will be conducted via an “evaluation” format (vs. contests in the past) to encourage all students’ participation and promote students’ interests of self-learning.  

There is no school next Sat in observation of the Memorial Day, and the class will resume on the following week (Jun 4).  Wish everyone a great Memorial Day weekend in advance.

Parent on Duty:

Family: Chow, Chan-Choy (George)/Huang, Hsuan-Jung         

Tasks:

  • Keeping the school hours by ringing the bell at the beginning and the end of each class
  • Keeping students in order and safe during recess (e.g., no student running/chasing allowed inside the Ward church)

Despite the improvement of the overall COVID-19 situation, please continue to stay vigilant against  COVID-19 and be reminded of a few safety protocols below.  

COVID 19 Protocols

  • Students should review the student at-home screening sheet before arriving at school.  
  • If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please contact your teacher and class parent rep.  
  • A student or staff member who tests positive for COVID-19 must quarantine for two weeks.
  • Universal masking upon entering the Ward Church facility. 

Health and Wellness Practices (in School & at Home)

  • Details can be found here
  • Two friendly reminders:
    • Universal masking upon entering the Ward Church facility
    • No indoor food consumption; snacking at outdoor areas only

Student Volunteer Sign-Up! (Link Here)

All actual volunteering hours will be tracked and provided with MCS’s community service hour certificates.  We look forward to having more student volunteers from the  current MCS registering families (teachers included) and/or MCS alumni.

MCS Volunteer Sign-Up (Link Here)

MCS is a non-profit co-op organization with students’ parents serving various non-teaching staff positions as volunteers to help create a self-sufficient, community oriented Chinese learning environment.  Serving as MCS volunteer is a great way to get involved and expand your network with other MCS families, and any help you could provide is greatly appreciated.  Each volunteer family is eligible for a $30 volunteer reward at the end of the school year. 

 Amazon Smile Link 

An easy move to benefit MCS.  Please use the following link when you shop on Amazon. This will not cost you a penny but will help the school to get some funding from Amazon.  http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-3424696

MCS Communication

密西根中文學校 週報–MCS Newsletter – 5/14/2022

本周六5月14日於學生上課時間舉行本學年第二次家長大會,請家長們在孩子進入教室後前往 Chapel Suite 2參加。

  • 2021-2022 2nd MCS Parent Assembly Meeting (1:45-3:00)
    • Participants: All MCS families
    • Where: Chapel Suite 2 of the Ward Church (location map below)

今年的認字活動將在5月21日舉行。經過教務會議的討論,今年將用評量檢定的方式取代以往的比賽模式,增加所有學生的參與感及鼓勵學生自我對中文的學習。活動細節將會由老師做進一步說明,但請家長提早協助學生們做準備。

本週值班家庭(上下課搖鈴,學校秩序維護)

周揚智/徐秀珠

雖然疫情趨緩,煩請大家持續注意孩子及家庭成員健康狀況,以下幾項要點敬請配合防疫,共同維護上課環境的安全。

  • 如有疑似covid症狀暫留家中觀察student at-home screening sheet
  • 進入教會全程配戴口罩
  • 教室內及教會公共區域請勿飲食
  • 確診或接觸確診者,請立即與學校及該班老師/家長代表聯繫
  • 經確診請自主隔離兩周

校內&居家防疫規範

  • 詳細防疫規則here

學生義工Pre-k課堂協助/G1課後輔導 (Sign-Up Here)

密西根中文學校將記錄義工時數並發予社區服務證明,請將訊息分享給您家中美國高中九年級以上的密西根中文學校在校學生或畢業校友前往登記。

義工登記(Link Here)

為了能夠幫助中文學校的孩子有個完善的學習環境,感謝一直以來許多中文學校的家庭一起分工合作協助密西根中文學校的各項校務,今年我們一樣需要大家踴躍登記義工職位,如果您尚未登記義工,請見我們的義工登記檔案,一起為學校盡心力。如對工作內容有所疑問,歡迎詢問校長,為了感謝義工家庭們的支持,學期末將會回饋義工獎金$30。

Amazon Smile 贊助連結 (Link Here) 

順手之舉,惠澤學校。在Amazon的網站消費,請使用以下連結。此舉完全不影響您的消費金额,但Amazon會依消費提撥贊助給學校。 http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-3424696

僑務及文化訊息Overseas Community Affairs & Cultural Bulletin:

臺灣留學英語資訊入口網 站「Learn & Study in Taiwan」(Link)

底特律臺灣商會中華民國111年國慶盃高爾夫球賽和夏季野餐 (Link)

Date: June 18th, 2022

Time: Golf (8 AM to 3 PM) & Picnic (4 PM to 8 PM)

2022 美華協會 ACA Youth Cultural Summer Camp (Jul 11- 29) (Link)

中華文化夏令營報名:

活動日期: 8/8/2022 – 8/12/2022

活動時間: 9 AM – 4 PM, 週一至週五

適合年齡: 幼稚園班 到 8年級 (2022-2023學年度)

活動地點:Ward Church, Northville

費用: 每位學員 $200 (於5/14/2022完成報名註冊並繳費者,享有每位學員$110的早鳥優惠優惠)

詳情請洽 Vicky Thomsen (Email: vicky1119@yahoo.com Cell: (734)223-2078)

活動內容包括扯鈴、皮影戲、武術、捏麵人、國樂打擊樂器、傳統舞蹈、書法、中國結、剪紙藝術等等…。(實際活動內容視情況調整不另行通知)  報名表和詳細內容如附件 (Link)

「2022年僑務委員會海外青年語文研習班(遠距視訊教 學)」全球暑期班自即日起開始招生報名 (Link)

「2022年海外青年文化大使培訓班FASCA」自即日起開始報名 (Link)

Dear MCS Families,

Tomorrow we will host our 2nd (i.e., end of the school year) parent assembly meeting. Please see below for further information.

  • 2021-2022 2nd MCS Parent Assembly Meeting (1:45-3:00)
    • Participants: All MCS families
    • Where: Chapel Suite 2 of the Ward Church (location map below)

As previously announced, our annual word recognition event will be held on Saturday, May 21 via an “evaluation” format (vs. contests in the past) to encourage all students’ participation and promote students’ interests of self-learning. 

Parent on Duty:

Family: 周揚智/徐秀珠         

Tasks:

  • Keeping the school hours by ringing the bell at the beginning and the end of each class
  • Keeping students in order and safe during recess (e.g., no student running/chasing allowed inside the Ward church)

Despite the improvement of the overall COVID-19 situation, please continue to stay vigilant against  COVID-19 and be reminded of a few safety protocols below.  

COVID 19 Protocols

  • Students should review the student at-home screening sheet before arriving at school.  
  • If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please contact your teacher and class parent rep.  
  • A student or staff member who tests positive for COVID-19 must quarantine for two weeks.
  • Universal masking upon entering the Ward Church facility. 

Health and Wellness Practices (in School & at Home)

  • Details can be found here
  • Two friendly reminders:
    • Universal masking upon entering the Ward Church facility
    • No indoor food consumption; snacking at outdoor areas only

Student Volunteer Sign-Up! (Link Here)

All actual volunteering hours will be tracked and provided with MCS’s community service hour certificates.  We look forward to having more student volunteers from the  current MCS registering families (teachers included) and/or MCS alumni.

MCS Volunteer Sign-Up (Link Here)

MCS is a non-profit co-op organization with students’ parents serving various non-teaching staff positions as volunteers to help create a self-sufficient, community oriented Chinese learning environment.  Serving as MCS volunteer is a great way to get involved and expand your network with other MCS families, and any help you could provide is greatly appreciated.  Each volunteer family is eligible for a $30 volunteer reward at the end of the school year. 

 Amazon Smile Link 

An easy move to benefit MCS.  Please use the following link when you shop on Amazon. This will not cost you a penny but will help the school to get some funding from Amazon.  http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-3424696

MCS Communication

密西根中文學校 週報–MCS Newsletter – 5/7/2022

明天的線上校際演講活動有部分時間與我們的上課時段重疊,所以請參加活動的家長先與老師溝通協調參與學生的上課方式。

今年的認字活動將在5月21日舉行。經過教務會議的討論,今年將用評量檢定的方式取代以往的比賽模式,增加所有學生的參與感及鼓勵學生自我對中文的學習。活動細節將會由老師做進一步說明,但請家長提早協助學生們做準備。

這星期天就是母親節了,先祝各位媽媽母親節快樂!

本週值班家庭(上下課搖鈴,學校秩序維護)

Anoop, Vasu/Lee, Yun

雖然疫情趨緩,煩請大家持續注意孩子及家庭成員健康狀況,以下幾項要點敬請配合防疫,共同維護上課環境的安全。

  • 如有疑似covid症狀暫留家中觀察student at-home screening sheet
  • 進入教會全程配戴口罩
  • 教室內及教會公共區域請勿飲食
  • 確診或接觸確診者,請立即與學校及該班老師/家長代表聯繫
  • 經確診請自主隔離兩周

校內&居家防疫規範

  • 詳細防疫規則here

學生義工Pre-k課堂協助/G1課後輔導 (Sign-Up Here)

密西根中文學校將記錄義工時數並發予社區服務證明,請將訊息分享給您家中美國高中九年級以上的密西根中文學校在校學生或畢業校友前往登記。

義工登記(Link Here)

為了能夠幫助中文學校的孩子有個完善的學習環境,感謝一直以來許多中文學校的家庭一起分工合作協助密西根中文學校的各項校務,今年我們一樣需要大家踴躍登記義工職位,如果您尚未登記義工,請見我們的義工登記檔案,一起為學校盡心力。如對工作內容有所疑問,歡迎詢問校長,為了感謝義工家庭們的支持,學期末將會回饋義工獎金$30。

Amazon Smile 贊助連結 (Link Here) 

順手之舉,惠澤學校。在Amazon的網站消費,請使用以下連結。此舉完全不影響您的消費金额,但Amazon會依消費提撥贊助給學校。 http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-3424696

僑務及文化訊息Overseas Community Affairs & Cultural Bulletin:

(New) 密西根州長正式官方宣告密西根 「台美傳統周」Taiwanese American Heritage Week (5/8/22 – 5/15/22) (Link)

經由密西根人文協會及僑界朋友們的多方努力下,首度在今年由密西根州長正式官方宣告密西根 「台美傳統周」認可密西根州所有台美僑胞對密西根州的重大貢獻!

(New) 臺灣留學英語資訊入口網 站「Learn & Study in Taiwan」(Link)

(New)底特律臺灣商會中華民國111年國慶盃高爾夫球賽和夏季野餐 (Link)

Date: June 18th, 2022

Time: Golf (8 AM to 3 PM) & Picnic (4 PM to 8 PM)

亞裔文化月舞獅表演/Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration (Link)

活動日期/時間 When: 5/7/22 (11-12 noon)

活動地點 Where:Bloomfield Township Public Library 

除了現場的舞獅表演之外,還有舞獅的講座以及手動體驗(小獅頭摺紙和舉獅頭體驗)

2022 美華協會 ACA Youth Cultural Summer Camp (Jul 11- 29) (Link)

中華文化夏令營報名:

活動日期: 8/8/2022 – 8/12/2022

活動時間: 9 AM – 4 PM, 週一至週五

適合年齡: 幼稚園班 到 8年級 (2022-2023學年度)

活動地點:Ward Church, Northville

費用: 每位學員 $200 (於5/14/2022完成報名註冊並繳費者,享有每位學員$110的早鳥優惠優惠)

詳情請洽 Vicky Thomsen (Email: vicky1119@yahoo.com Cell: (734)223-2078)

活動內容包括扯鈴、皮影戲、武術、捏麵人、國樂打擊樂器、傳統舞蹈、書法、中國結、剪紙藝術等等…。(實際活動內容視情況調整不另行通知)  報名表和詳細內容如附件 (Link)

「2022年僑務委員會海外青年語文研習班(遠距視訊教 學)」全球暑期班自即日起開始招生報名 (Link)

「2022年海外青年文化大使培訓班FASCA」自即日起開始報名 (Link)

Dear MCS Families,

The annual inter-scholastic speech event will be held virtually during our regular class hours tomorrow, so for those families with students representing MCS to participate in the event please make arrangements with the respective class teacher in advance in accordance with the instructions separately distributed.

As a heads-up, our annual word recognition event will be held on Saturday, May 21 via an “evaluation” format (vs. contests in the past) to encourage all students’ participation and promote students’ interests of self-learning.  The event details will be further communicated by the teachers.

Last but not least, this Sunday is Mother’s Day so Happy Mother’s Day in advance!

Parent on Duty:

Family: Anoop, Vasu/Lee, Yun         

Tasks:

  • Keeping the school hours by ringing the bell at the beginning and the end of each class
  • Keeping students in order and safe during recess (e.g., no student running/chasing allowed inside the Ward church)

Despite the improvement of the overall COVID-19 situation, please continue to stay vigilant against  COVID-19 and be reminded of a few safety protocols below.  

COVID 19 Protocols

  • Students should review the student at-home screening sheet before arriving at school.  
  • If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please contact your teacher and class parent rep.  
  • A student or staff member who tests positive for COVID-19 must quarantine for two weeks.
  • Universal masking upon entering the Ward Church facility. 

Health and Wellness Practices (in School & at Home)

  • Details can be found here
  • Two friendly reminders:
    • Universal masking upon entering the Ward Church facility
    • No indoor food consumption; snacking at outdoor areas only

Student Volunteer Sign-Up! (Link Here)

All actual volunteering hours will be tracked and provided with MCS’s community service hour certificates.  We look forward to having more student volunteers from the  current MCS registering families (teachers included) and/or MCS alumni.

MCS Volunteer Sign-Up (Link Here)

MCS is a non-profit co-op organization with students’ parents serving various non-teaching staff positions as volunteers to help create a self-sufficient, community oriented Chinese learning environment.  Serving as MCS volunteer is a great way to get involved and expand your network with other MCS families, and any help you could provide is greatly appreciated.  Each volunteer family is eligible for a $30 volunteer reward at the end of the school year. 

 Amazon Smile Link 

An easy move to benefit MCS.  Please use the following link when you shop on Amazon. This will not cost you a penny but will help the school to get some funding from Amazon.  http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-3424696