Week of 03/07/2025
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[學習成果展] -- 點亮學習之路，見證努力與成長！
學習中文是一段漫長而充滿挑戰的旅程，每一次努力與進步都值得被珍視與讚揚。學習的 價值不僅體現在成績單上，更體現在不懈的努力、持續的進步，以及突破自我的決心。為 了分享這份學習的熱忱，從本週起，灣谷特別推出「學習成果展」專欄，為學生們搭建一 個展示學習成果的舞台，與大家共同見證他們的努力與成長。

在這個專欄中，老師將精選學生的課堂作業與創意作品，展現學習過程中的樂趣與巧思。 希望透過這樣的分享，不僅激勵學生認真學習，也讓大家感受到中文學習的魅力。無論是 一次精心書寫的漢字練習、一篇用心撰寫的文章，或是一個生動有趣的課堂活動成果，每 一份作品都承載著學生的努力與汗水，值得我們給予掌聲與肯定。

“Student Learning Showcase” Debuts -- Recognizing Dedication and Growth!
Learning Chinese is a journey, and every step forward deserves to be celebrated! True learning extends beyond grades and report cards—it is about effort, progress, and the determination to improve. To honor this commitment, we are excited to introduce a new section in our newsletter: the “Student Learning Showcase.” This platform highlights students’ learning accomplishments, allowing everyone to witness their hard work and growth.

In this showcase, teachers will feature selected classwork, creative projects, and outstanding assignments that capture the fun and ingenuity of the learning process. Through this initiative, we aim not only to encourage students to engage more deeply in their studies but also to inspire our community with the charm of learning Chinese. Whether it’s a diligently written Chinese character practice, a thoughtfully composed essay, or an interesting classroom project, each work reflects the students’ dedication and perseverance—worthy of our recognition and applause.

KA學習成果展: 趣味互動學漢字
對於幼兒來說，學習漢字既新鮮又充滿挑戰，這不僅與他們的年齡有關，也涉及認知發展 的特性。與字母系統不同，漢字沒有直接的發音與字形對應，這讓孩子們在理解和記憶時 更加不易建立聯繫。

為了讓孩子們更自然地掌握漢字，KA班楊莉清老師運用多元互動教學方式，讓漢字學習 變得生動有趣。透過手工製作魚的活動，學生不僅能直觀地認識「魚」這個字，還能透過 觸覺與創意加深理解，使學習過程更加有趣。同時，將「人」比喻為行走的姿態，並讓孩 子在透明片練習筆畫，使書寫變成一種遊戲，不僅提升了參與感，也減少了傳統重複書寫 帶來的枯燥感。

KA Learning Showcase: Hands-on Fun with Chinese Characters
Teaching Chinese characters to kindergarteners presents unique challenges due to their young age and cognitive development. Unlike alphabetic systems, Chinese characters lack a direct sound-to-symbol correspondence, making it harder for children to associate them with meaning.

To bridge this gap, KA teacher Ms. Lily Yang incorporates interactive activities that bring characters to life. By crafting their own versions of fish, students gain a visual and tactile understanding of "魚", deepening their grasp of its meaning through creativity. Similarly, illustrating "人" as a walking figure and using transparency sheets for stroke practice transform writing into a hands-on activity, making it more fun and less tedious.

Little Hands, Big Discoveries! KA students dive into learning the Chinese character for "fish" (魚) through a fun and creative craft project!

Some students are joyfully crafting fish to explore the character "魚", while others are eagerly mastering their strokes to write "人" with focus and concentration!

共同維護教室環境，共創友善學習空間!
松谷中學（Pine Valley Middle School）校方最近反映，部分教室物品遭到擅自移動或損壞 。灣谷租借該校舍辦學，有責任愛惜教室設備，並共同維護整潔有序的校園環境。

為確保孩子們擁有良好的學習空間，懇請家長協助提醒孩子尊重教室物品，特別是日間教 師的教學用品，並遵守教室使用規則。請與孩子一起討論，好讓他們明白並理解遵守這些 規則的重要性：

1. 尊重教室設備與物品
   日間教師的教學用品及設備不得擅自挪動或使用，這些物品對其教學至關重要。如 有損壞或濫用，可能影響我們繼續使用校園設施。
2. 主動回報任何事故
   若不慎損壞物品，學生應立即通知老師或助教。我們希望能夠主動處理問題，維持 與松谷中學的良好合作關係。
3. 保持教室整潔
   孩子應養成良好習慣，隨手清理垃圾並妥善丟棄，離開前收拾個人物品、擺好椅子 ，確保教室維持整潔有序的狀態。
4. 培養禮貌與尊重
   孩子應友善待人，言行舉止得體，彼此尊重，避免不當言語或行為，共同營造和諧 的學習氛圍。

感謝您們的支持與配合，讓我們攜手為灣谷打造一個友善、優質的學習環境！

Helping Our Students Foster Respect and Responsibility in the Classroom
Pine Valley Middle School’s administration has informed us of concerns regarding classroom property being tampered with or damaged. As guests on their campus, it is essential that we uphold a respectful and responsible learning environment.

We kindly ask for parents’ support in reinforcing the importance of respecting school property, particularly items belonging to daytime teachers, and ensuring that students adhere to classroom guidelines. Please take a moment to review the following expectations with your child:

1. Respect Classroom Materials:
   Supplies, equipment, and instructional resources designated for daytime teachers must remain undisturbed. These items are essential for their classes, and unauthorized use or damage could impact our ability to continue using the facility.
2. Report Any Incidents Promptly:
   If accidental damage occurs, students should inform a teacher or teaching assistant immediately. Addressing issues proactively allows us to take responsibility and maintain a positive relationship with Pine Valley.
3. Maintain Cleanliness and Order:
   Students are expected to handle classroom materials with care, dispose of trash properly, and ensure the room is left in the same condition as when they arrive.
4. Foster a Courteous and Respectful Attitude:
   Kindness and consideration toward others help create a positive learning atmosphere. Students should use polite language, be respectful toward their peers, and demonstrate responsible behavior.

We sincerely appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a respectful and well- kept learning space. Thank you for taking the time to discuss these expectations with your child.

1. 溫馨提醒 Important Dates
   

   03/07	上課日 School Day
   03/14	放假 (學區彈性教學工作日，不上課) No School (SRVUSD’s Floating Teaching Workday)
   03/21	上課日 School Day
   03/28	灣谷敬師日 BVCS Teachers' Day
   03/30	灣谷學生代表出戰北加州中文學校聯合會主辦的學術比賽 BVCS Student Representatives Compete in the ANCCS Academic Contests

   
   
   
2. 本學年家長校園巡邏輪值表
   灣谷中文學校是非營利組織, 教職人員有限, 非常需要義工家長投入, 分擔責任。 一個家庭只需要一位家長擔任校園巡守隊員。為了保留家長隱私, 校方決定只公布 一下按姓氏排列月度輪值表。
   輪值家長請在 6:45 pm ~ 8:50 pm，向月隊長報到。 對當值週有任何問題, 或想查詢您 值班的確實日期, 請電郵 bayvalleychineseschool@yahoo.com。 每週, 校園巡守隊 月隊長會向值班家長發送電郵, 溫馨提醒。
   
   Campus Patrol Duty List for 2024-2025
   BVCS is a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping tuition affordable. To support this goal, each household is required to contribute to safety duties by having one parent or guardian on duty. For security reasons, we cannot post all the names publicly. However, below is the general schedule based on last names.
   Duty hours are from 6:45 pm to 8:50 pm. Should you have questions about the schedule or want to know the specific date of your campus patrol duty, please send your inquiry to bayvalleychineseschool@yahoo.com. Each week, a yard duty lead will send a reminder email to the assigned parents.
   

   校園巡邏 -- 家長姓氏排列月度輪值表 Campus Patrol -- Monthly Rotation Schedule by Parents' Surnames
   Year	Month	From	To
   2025	March	CHO	HUA
   2025	April	HUA	LAU
   2025	May	LAU	LIN

   
   

社區活動分享 Community Events

Contest	“Video Singing Contest” organized by the National Council of Associations of Chinese Language Schools
Entry Period	Open now until March 30, 2025
For More Information	Click here

Summer Camp	Taiwan Summer Camp 2025 --– A Parent-Child Educational Adventure
Entry Period	Open until all available spots are filled. First-come First-served.
For More Information	Click here

Scholarship	ANCCS’ Li Xu Ye-Mei Scholarship, offered by the Association of Northern California Chinese Schools
Application Link	https://t.ly/4xcCL or click here
Application Deadline	April 30, 2025
For info in Chinese	Click here
For info in English	Click here
For Questions	Email Ms. Serene Liao at hsiuching.liao@anccs.org.