We have our monthly board meeting this Saturday from 10:15 to 11:00. All are welcome to attend.

I would like to once again stress that we have 2 tracks in our school. A Track is for Chinese speaking families and the teachers will conduct classes in Chinese 85 to 90% of the time. B track is for non Chinese speaking families and the teachers will speak Chinese 60 to 70% of the time, focusing on conversation. I know there are non Chinese speaking families that are ambitious and are excited to take on the challenge of enrolling in the A track. We will most definitely support your decision as long as it is understood that the teachers will be speaking Chinese most of the time in the classroom. If you have any questions, please see me. I am usually around the Cafeteria from 11 to 12.

I told my twins who are in the 7B class that their teacher will probably be teaching them how to order food in Chinese restaurants this year…. one of my twins rolled his eyes and said “… my Chinese friend told me that in China, the waiters know how to speak English in the restaurants ….” (he never misses any opportunity to justify why he does not have to learn Chinese). I said to him “if you don’t drop that attitude of yours and roll your eyes at the English speaking waiters in China, they will definitely talk about you in Chinese….” He opened his eyes big and asked “what are they going to say …” I said “they are going to say that’s why you need to learn Chinese so you do not have to ask your mom to translate for you …”. Of course, he rolled his eyes again. Sigh … I am counting on, that one day he will come to me and thank me for “forcing” him to learn Chinese. I know that day will come but …… it is just so far away right now!

Anyway, last but not least, don’t forget to:

· Review the calendar, there is class on 10/12.

· Check if you are the Parents on Duty …. Any questions email our counselor, Kenny Soohoo asap. And Parents, thank you very much for your help!!!!!

· Order your Saturday lunch here: http://23.23.192.51/ibm-restaurant/onlineorder.html(You order online and pay tomorrow and pick up your food at cafeteria at about 11:30am)

See you tomorrow! Classes start at 9am sharp! Please be on time.

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