From: NWCS Principal <principal@nwcsny.org>

Date: 11/22/2013 9:17 PM

Gobble Gobble Gobble … I hope that you are all ready for that big Turkey dinner? We are working on the guest list and a menu that can probably feed an army … the way that our family and friends eat, we probably are feeding an army! Hold that thought! We have one more Chinese school day before we can start preparing for the holiday feast!

One of my twins just called me (I am on the train) … “Mommy, do you think the smoke condition has been cleared?” It took me a few seconds to realize that he actually remembered the reason we canceled school last week. This kid cannot remember something I told him to do like 1000 times a day, yet he can remember that piece of information from a week ago.

Speaking of the cancelation of last week, a parent expressed his disappointment that the school was closed for a smoke condition. I would like to take this opportunity to let everyone know that our school is closed when the hosting school is not available, so last week we really did not have a choice. A parent actually said, (I hope jokingly) why can’t the kids just wear a gas mask … In any case, the hosting school needed the weekend to clean and make sure that it is in a safe environment for the students to return the following Monday.

With last week’s cancellation, we are faced with another issue. We need to find another weekend to make up for the session. The board members are discussing options as we speak, of course, taking into consideration the hosting school’s availabilities. As soon as we know, we will announce it to everyone and also post on our website.

Our chairman, Calvin, asked me to share the following with you:

1. BIG FUN GENERAL MEETING 11/23- Tell us what you think, hear what is up with NWCS

(I agree! Everyone should grab a rice roll, a cup of coffee, and come sit around so we can chat about our school operations, finances, and how we can all help the school … you know all that good stuff. We hope to see everyone there! It starts at 10:10 right after the break)

2. Keep using your Amazon account through OUR WEBSITE. (Yeah … the more you shop by going through our website, the more you are HELPING our school)

3. SMILE and say hello to Shuna, Francine, Kay, Heidi, Min and the many volunteers, and buy snacks, coffee, and other delicious items (… remember the more you buy the more you are HELPING our school J )

4. NO SCHOOL ON 11/30 so eat, drink, and be merry w/friends, family, and loved ones… (isn’t that a movie name? ….. oh, and check out our Happy Turkeys on our website)

Last but not least, please be sure to check the parent on duty list and order your lunch here!

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