Hi Everyone,

Have you noticed the beautiful fall colors all around us?  Especially on the Taconic, the scenery is just out of this world!  I am always temped to take some pictures to capture the beautiful, colorful trees … too bad I am not good at “driving and snapping!” … You’ll just have to take my word for it.   Are you ready for week 6?

This week, the teachers will be reviewing the materials taught thus far and we will have our midterm exam next Saturday!  Relax! The exam is just one of the ways for the teachers to assess the students’ progress and for the teachers to determine if any adjustments are needed.  Just study and do the best you can!

Many of our teachers have attended training seminars over the last few years and we are going to have a few events where we can implement these great ideas we learned.  The goal is to have the students enjoy the activities while learning Chinese.   Our Academic Dean is planning our annual Speech and Writing Contests and they will be held in the Spring semester in 2013.  The lower grades will participate in the Speech Contest, while the higher grades will participate in the Writing Contest.  The contest requirements will be announced at the beginning of the Spring semester.  I can’t wait!   J

I just received an email from my kids’ middle school about College planning and it says “it is not too early to plan” … what timing!   This Saturday, the Ivy Labs Education will be at our school to talk about their “College Planning” program including  their summer program abroad.  Time:  9:30 am – 11;30 am @ the small theater by the cafeteria.  Hope to see you all there.

Also a big BRAVO to those students who participated in the Annual ACS (Association of Chinese School) Calligraphy Contest! Thanks to Ms. Liu, one of our Calligraphy teachers, who helped coordinate and encourage her students to participate.  Congratulations!  NWCS Calligraphy Contest Winners!  (see attachement for NWCS winners, I highlighed their names :-))