Week of 02/22/2013
www.bayvalleychineseschool.org

新春聯歡會 Chinese New Year Celebration
Click here for BVCS Chinese New Year Celebration video clips and photos.

Celine Dion sings in Mandarin at CNY Gala
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1DFQkAsAmI

Shhh... You Are Entering A Learning Zone!
Please be respectful of others when at the classroom and keep noise to a minimum. Thank you for helping to create a learning environment for all!

Student Pick Up Reminder
Parents should pick up their child immediately after the end of class. The safety of the students either before or after the regular school schedule is the sole responsibility of the respective parents.

Thank You for Donation
We express our sincere appreciation to Ms. Wendy Yang and her family for their donation to BVCS and believe that Bay Valley Chinese School will continue to benefit from her generous support. Visit here if you wish to make a tax-deductible donation.

Kicking Off in the Year of The Snake
Life is hectic. With countless activities, it's difficult for children to stick to a productive and daily homework schedule. When used correctly, the Bay Valley Chinese School, can help children develop self-discipline, organizational skills, and perseverance─a set of skills that can lead to success inside and outside of the classroom.

The beginning of the year is the perfect time to improve study habits at home. Try these tips to help your children get into a daily routine on Chinese school homework. New habits take time to establish, so be patient. Don't get frustrated. Creating strong study skills will take time.

1. Stick to a schedule. Make sure your children complete their Chinese homework every day─even on holidays. Set a specific time for them to complete their work each day. This is an essential step towards success at master the language.
2. Create a Homework space. Let your children choose an area that has comfortable furniture, good lighting, and plenty of room to write. Supply this area with pencils, erasers, and a clock for them to keep track of their work time. Ensure the area remains quiet and free of distracting activity.
3. Be positive. Show enthusiasm for studying to connect positive feelings to Chinese learning.

Use these helpful tips to form a positive experience for the entire family. Chinese school gets easier once a daily routine is established. Starting this habit is the most-challenging part. Remember, perfect practice makes perfect!

Scholarship Opportunity for Youth (age 16 and up)
Our youth today are facing many challenges including increase in tuition fees, reduced number of job opportunities and lack of scholarship opportunities. PG&E recently announced a scholarship to assist youth with obtaining their dreams of a higher education. The deadline is February 28, 2013

02/22/2013─Parent duty list:

YANG JUN	楊駿	LAI ROSANNA	黎仁美
YANG SUNNY	楊松澧	YANG ELAINE	錢憶嵐
YEH TONY		YEH THERESA
YU CALVIN	余錫龍	YU PHYBY	楊中怡
YU JENGYI	游正義	TSEI MICHELLE	崔敏
YU JIMMY		YU ELENA
ZNEIMER ALAN		ZNEIMER ANN	張雅芬