Dear parents and students,
There are a few things I would like to address:
First is about the 5th China Quiz Bowl held by Confucius Institute at Wayne State University. Besides recruiting students who want to perform the dance to the Chinese New Year song for the event, I also have given out the information to some middle students to see if any of you are interested in joining the Chinese tournament as well. The complete information webpage is http://clasweb.clas.wayne.edu/ci/ChinaQuizBowl. For those who did not come to the Thursday Chinese Corner and wish to participate, please print out the child consent form and complete it then bring the form to class on 3/22 so I can make the decision to register. This is the last time I see you before the registration deadline so please make the decision by then. The consent form is required to turn in because the parents have to be responsible for the transportation. Please do remember that the participation is more important than the testing ranking so please feel comfortable to join the event. I have prepared a topic-related review file and will go through with those who want to participate, it is posted under the syllabus section and is titled as "China Quiz Bowl Level I Review". For the dance performance, the video is also on our school Chinese webpage. It is under the curriculum section and is titled as “Dance to 2013 Chinese New Year song”. Please watch it and practice at home. If you can invite your family to join you, I believe it will be more fun and the whole family can exercise together, too. Be prepared and enjoy practicing!
Secondly, I have a plan to start Chinese reading literacy for you. We did the first implementation yesterday. Grades 1-4 did a mini food book yesterday. Please practice reading this at home because you will read it to me on 3/21. I plan to gradually have you make more books so you can have Chinese reading books available at home. Since these books are made by yourselves and are related to your daily life, I hope you will be motivated to read about them to build up your reading literacy. I suggest you find a specific place to put those books. I am worried that some of you may lose them and ask me for another copy because some of you always come to me and tell me you couldn’t find this or that. You have to learn to be responsible for your learning materials if you are serious about what you are learning. Thank you for your cooperation.
When making the mini books, I noticed that some of you did a wise choice by picking up the scraps after yourself and others when you finished your work earlier. Bravo for those helpers!
The third topic is about homework. I want to thank first and third grade students for everyone turning in the homework. Since we have such small class, 1 or 2 students missing the homework will affect the percentage of homework completion greatly. For example, if one out of six in 4th grade did not turn in the homework, the homework turning in percentage is 83.33%, which is pretty low. Homework serves as the purpose that you can maintain the learning by doing it during the week. I need your input on how to get every student to turn in homework on time. Is the homework too difficult? Is the homework too much? Or have other reasons? Please let me know so I can modify and improve.
The last is to encourage you participate the Chinese culture related programs. There is a “Chinese Cultural and Confucian Festival 2013” to be held at Canton’s Village Theater on 3/30/2013 from 7-9 pm. All tickets are $5. You can learn more through the following link http://cantonvillagetheater.org/. If you are staying in town for spring break, this will be a wonderful family event to go. I plan to go and hope to see you over there. I went through the link and felt that I better attach the official announcement in the following for you. It provides very detailed information. Please read about it.
Have a nice weekend,
张老师
P.S. the 3/14 agenda for 1-4 grades is posted under the syllabus section. I want to apologize for not being able to print out in time for you last Thursday.
Chinese Cultural and Confucian Festival 2013 To Be Held At Canton’s Village Theater Canton, MI – February 20, 2013 - The Chinese Festival Committee of the Canton Multicultural Subcommittee, in partnership with the Chinese Association of Greater Detroit (CAGD) is proud to present its first Chinese Cultural Festival at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill on Saturday, March 30, 2013, from 7-9pm. All tickets are $5 and include cultural displays, a reception and program that will entertain and educate the entire family.
While learning about Confucianism, the Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the philosopher Confucius, enjoy traditional music and dance performances coordinated and produced by the committee and CAGD.
Using traditional Chinese instruments like the guzheng, which was made popular in Confucius’ time over 2000 years ago, several award-winning players will perform exquisite music. The Peking Opera, which is a well-loved style of Chinese opera made popular during the Qing Dynasty, will be featured with its colorful instrumentals, singing, and costumes. This audio-visual spectacle is widely regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China. Full of Chinese cultural facts, the opera will give the audience a taste of Chinese culture, as well as grand stories, ornate makeup, exquisite costumes, graceful gestures, and martial arts.
Many metro Detroit-based Chinese dancing troupes will perform Chinese dances with themes ranging from the time of Confucius to Mulan to the present, and with origins from Mongolia in to the "River South" area in Southern China. Professional Chinese singers and local choirs will also perform some very popular Chinese songs.
An ancient concept from China, Tai Chi is a Chinese term for the "supreme ultimate" state. The "supreme ultimate" state generates Yin and Yang, which produce all things. The Ann Arbor and Canton Chinese Tai Chi Groups together will present a special demonstration of Tai Chi movements, involving fans.
This program is supported in part by a grant from Community Financial Credit Union. To purchase reserved seat tickets, visit CantonVillageTheater.org or phone 734/394-5460. Tickets can also be purchased one hour before the event at The Village Theater box office.
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road, is a regional center for the arts that offers the magic of live theatre, soul-stirring music, the thrill of the dance, and the enjoyment of fine art exhibitions and events, in addition to providing a home for several cultural organizations and community groups. For additional information on this and other productions at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, call 734/394-5300 or visit CantonVillageTheater.org
Media Contacts: Jennifer Tobin, Canton Arts Coordinator –734/394-5484 or
Jennifer Provenzano, Recreation Specialist – 734/394-5497
There are a few things I would like to address:
First is about the 5th China Quiz Bowl held by Confucius Institute at Wayne State University. Besides recruiting students who want to perform the dance to the Chinese New Year song for the event, I also have given out the information to some middle students to see if any of you are interested in joining the Chinese tournament as well. The complete information webpage is http://clasweb.clas.wayne.edu/ci/ChinaQuizBowl. For those who did not come to the Thursday Chinese Corner and wish to participate, please print out the child consent form and complete it then bring the form to class on 3/22 so I can make the decision to register. This is the last time I see you before the registration deadline so please make the decision by then. The consent form is required to turn in because the parents have to be responsible for the transportation. Please do remember that the participation is more important than the testing ranking so please feel comfortable to join the event. I have prepared a topic-related review file and will go through with those who want to participate, it is posted under the syllabus section and is titled as "China Quiz Bowl Level I Review". For the dance performance, the video is also on our school Chinese webpage. It is under the curriculum section and is titled as “Dance to 2013 Chinese New Year song”. Please watch it and practice at home. If you can invite your family to join you, I believe it will be more fun and the whole family can exercise together, too. Be prepared and enjoy practicing!
Secondly, I have a plan to start Chinese reading literacy for you. We did the first implementation yesterday. Grades 1-4 did a mini food book yesterday. Please practice reading this at home because you will read it to me on 3/21. I plan to gradually have you make more books so you can have Chinese reading books available at home. Since these books are made by yourselves and are related to your daily life, I hope you will be motivated to read about them to build up your reading literacy. I suggest you find a specific place to put those books. I am worried that some of you may lose them and ask me for another copy because some of you always come to me and tell me you couldn’t find this or that. You have to learn to be responsible for your learning materials if you are serious about what you are learning. Thank you for your cooperation.
When making the mini books, I noticed that some of you did a wise choice by picking up the scraps after yourself and others when you finished your work earlier. Bravo for those helpers!
The third topic is about homework. I want to thank first and third grade students for everyone turning in the homework. Since we have such small class, 1 or 2 students missing the homework will affect the percentage of homework completion greatly. For example, if one out of six in 4th grade did not turn in the homework, the homework turning in percentage is 83.33%, which is pretty low. Homework serves as the purpose that you can maintain the learning by doing it during the week. I need your input on how to get every student to turn in homework on time. Is the homework too difficult? Is the homework too much? Or have other reasons? Please let me know so I can modify and improve.
The last is to encourage you participate the Chinese culture related programs. There is a “Chinese Cultural and Confucian Festival 2013” to be held at Canton’s Village Theater on 3/30/2013 from 7-9 pm. All tickets are $5. You can learn more through the following link http://cantonvillagetheater.org/. If you are staying in town for spring break, this will be a wonderful family event to go. I plan to go and hope to see you over there. I went through the link and felt that I better attach the official announcement in the following for you. It provides very detailed information. Please read about it.
Have a nice weekend,
张老师
P.S. the 3/14 agenda for 1-4 grades is posted under the syllabus section. I want to apologize for not being able to print out in time for you last Thursday.
Chinese Cultural and Confucian Festival 2013 To Be Held At Canton’s Village Theater Canton, MI – February 20, 2013 - The Chinese Festival Committee of the Canton Multicultural Subcommittee, in partnership with the Chinese Association of Greater Detroit (CAGD) is proud to present its first Chinese Cultural Festival at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill on Saturday, March 30, 2013, from 7-9pm. All tickets are $5 and include cultural displays, a reception and program that will entertain and educate the entire family.
While learning about Confucianism, the Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the philosopher Confucius, enjoy traditional music and dance performances coordinated and produced by the committee and CAGD.
Using traditional Chinese instruments like the guzheng, which was made popular in Confucius’ time over 2000 years ago, several award-winning players will perform exquisite music. The Peking Opera, which is a well-loved style of Chinese opera made popular during the Qing Dynasty, will be featured with its colorful instrumentals, singing, and costumes. This audio-visual spectacle is widely regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China. Full of Chinese cultural facts, the opera will give the audience a taste of Chinese culture, as well as grand stories, ornate makeup, exquisite costumes, graceful gestures, and martial arts.
Many metro Detroit-based Chinese dancing troupes will perform Chinese dances with themes ranging from the time of Confucius to Mulan to the present, and with origins from Mongolia in to the "River South" area in Southern China. Professional Chinese singers and local choirs will also perform some very popular Chinese songs.
An ancient concept from China, Tai Chi is a Chinese term for the "supreme ultimate" state. The "supreme ultimate" state generates Yin and Yang, which produce all things. The Ann Arbor and Canton Chinese Tai Chi Groups together will present a special demonstration of Tai Chi movements, involving fans.
This program is supported in part by a grant from Community Financial Credit Union. To purchase reserved seat tickets, visit CantonVillageTheater.org or phone 734/394-5460. Tickets can also be purchased one hour before the event at The Village Theater box office.
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road, is a regional center for the arts that offers the magic of live theatre, soul-stirring music, the thrill of the dance, and the enjoyment of fine art exhibitions and events, in addition to providing a home for several cultural organizations and community groups. For additional information on this and other productions at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, call 734/394-5300 or visit CantonVillageTheater.org
Media Contacts: Jennifer Tobin, Canton Arts Coordinator –734/394-5484 or
Jennifer Provenzano, Recreation Specialist – 734/394-5497