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冰淇淋樂園
時間: 本週五晚上 6 點
地點：校園中庭
一起來享用免費的 冰淇淋 (巧克力與曲奇奶油口味) 及清涼的冰棒
數量有限，先到先得！
還有:
童玩遊戲區：丟沙包、跳房子、跳繩。
家長交流角：輕鬆聊天，與教職員和新朋友相互認識。
特別提醒 - 新生家長說明會
時間: 本週五 晚上 7:10
地點：A102 教室
歡迎家長來和校長及行政團隊見面，認識學校規範與聯絡方式，探索家長參與的機會!
最後還預留了問答時間，讓您放心提問。
Ice-Cream Social
Time: This Friday at 6 pm
Location: Courtyard
Kick off your school year with a sweet start!
Enjoy free ice cream (chocolate and cookies-&-cream) and refreshing popsicles.
First-come, first-served while supplies last.
What’s more:
Play Zone for students: classic games like beanbag toss, hopscotch, and jump rope!
Social Corner for parents: relax, mingle and connect with staff and new friends!
Special Reminder - New Family Orientation Cream Social
Time: This Friday at 7:10 pm
Location: Room A102
Meet our principal and administrative team, learn about our policies and communication tools, discover ways to get involved, and join a brief Q&A session at the end.
從灣谷通訊的《社區活動分享》，到台灣的「海外青年英語服務營」：
王婕琳的暑期之旅
暑假剛剛結束，我們很高興與您分享畢業助教王婕琳 (又名Tifi) 的精彩暑期故事。她參加了在台灣僑委會舉辦的「海外青年英語服務營」，而這個難得的機會正是透過灣谷的電子通訊《社區活動分享》 得知的！在下面的文章中，婕琳回顧了她的見聞與學習中文的心得；文末還附上多段影片，完整呈現整個活動; 從熱情的機場接待、盛大的開幕典禮，到扎實的培訓課程、溫馨的閉幕典禮，甚至還有當地新聞的報導。這不僅是婕琳的暑期體驗，更是她與學生互相學習、共同成長 的最佳見證。
From BVCS eNews “Community Bulletin” to “English Teaching Volunteer Service Program for Overseas Youth” in Taiwan:
Jacklyn Wang’s Summer Journey
Summer has just wrapped up, and we are excited to share the inspiring journey of Jacklyn Wang (who also goes by Tifi), one of our former teaching assistants, who participated in an enriching summer program in Taiwan, an opportunity she found through the “Community Bulletin Board” in our eNews. In the article below, Jacklyn reflects on this unique experience, and at the end you will also find links to videos that bring the program to life, capturing everything from the warm airport welcome and opening ceremony to the hands-on training sessions, closing celebration and even local news coverage. This is more than just a teaching assistant’s story; it is a story of learning and growing together.
語言連結世界，文化豐富人生 --- 作者: 王婕琳
大家好，我叫 Tifi。我在美國出生長大，2015 年開始加入灣谷中文學校這個大家庭。這些年在這裡，我遇到很多很棒的人，大家一直都給我很多支持和鼓勵。英文是我的母語，而中文因為是在灣谷和美國高中學的，大概算中高階程度吧。高中畢業前，我的 AP 中文考試拿到滿分5分。即使如此，還有很多地方需要再學習。在灣谷，每週兩小時的語言和文化課，加上擔任班級 TA 的經驗，雖然時間不長，卻讓我的中文越來越進步，也讓我更了解中華文化，學會去欣賞和接納不同的文化。
今年我高中畢業，九月就要上大學了。不過這個暑假，對我來說特別精彩。經過甄選，我成為來自世界各地 400 多位青年之一，回到台灣參加僑委會的英語營，教當地學生英文。這個機會讓我能把母語英文分享給台灣的同學們，同時也能跟不同背景的夥伴合作，一起成長。
在營隊裡，我不只是用自己的藝術知識幫助學生學英文，也把自己在灣谷當 TA 的經驗帶進課堂，希望孩子們能學到最多。更特別的是，我還有機會體驗原住民文化，接觸到幾個不同部落的傳統。他們的風俗和熱情真的讓我印象超深，這是一段非常難忘、很特別的經歷。
回頭想想，如果沒有在灣谷多年來的學習和累積，我大概不會有今天的自信和能力去迎接這樣的挑戰。雖然每週只有短短兩小時的課，但這些點滴累積，讓我打下語言基礎，也提升了文化素養。
對我來說，這個暑假不只是一次教學或服務的經驗，而是一段生動又珍貴的青春回憶。我會把在灣谷得到的能力與收穫，帶著它們繼續去探索、去學習，把我的故事分享給更多的人。
Language Connects - Culture Enriches — by Jaclyn Wang
Hi everyone, my name is Tifi. I was born in the US and joined the BVCS community in 2015. Here, I met lots of wonderful people who have always provided me with support. English is my native language, and my Chinese —learned at BVCS and in my American high school—is at an intermediate to high level. I also earned a top score of 5 on the AP Chinese exam. Even so, there is still so much more to learn. At BVCS, the weekly two-hour language and culture classes, along with my experience as a class TA, may not seem like a lot of time, but they have steadily improved my Chinese, deepened my understanding of Chinese culture, and taught me to appreciate and embrace different cultures.
After graduating from high school this year, I will soon begin a new chapter in September as I start college. This summer, however, added a remarkable page to my story. After a competitive selection process, I became one of more than 400 young people from around the world chosen to return to Taiwan to teach English, as part of the Overseas Community Affairs Council’s English camp. This opportunity allowed me to share my native language with students in Taiwan, while collaborating with peers from different backgrounds.
During the camp, I not only applied my own knowledge of the arts to help students learn English but also drew from my experience as a BVCS TA to really ensure the kids learn everything they could. What made the experience even more special was the chance to experience indigenous culture and learn the traditions of several different indigenous tribes. Their customs left a really deep impression on me. It was a uniquely unforgettable experience.
Looking back, I know that without my years of commitment and growth at Bay Valley Chinese School, I would not have had the confidence or ability to take on this challenge. Those seemingly short two-hour weekly classes have, over time, shaped my language foundation and cultural awareness in profound ways.
For me, this summer was far more than just a teaching and service experience, it was a vivid and unforgettable chapter in my life. I will carry the lessons, skills, and memories from Bay Valley with me as I continue to explore, learn, and share my stories with the world.
開幕及第一週（紀錄片） Opening Ceremony and The First Week (Documentary)
志工生活的點滴（紀錄片） Snapshots of the Life of Volunteers (Documentary)
台灣的電視台報道： 布農學子國際行熱身 沉浸式英語營助攻｜每日熱點新聞｜原住民族電視台
Taiwn TV News Coverage – Local Students Thrive in Immersive English Camp ("Daily News Focus" from Taiwan Indigenous Television)
海外青年英服營圓滿 僑委會謝無私奉獻｜中央社影音新聞
English Teaching Volunteer Service for Overseas Youth Program Wraps up with Success; Overseas Community Affairs Council (Taiwan) Commends Volunteers’ Dedication
- 溫馨提醒 Important Dates:
- 灣谷通訊 BVCS' eNews:
每週三發送灣⾕通訊，並在學校網站上同步刊登，如未收到通訊郵件, 請與校方聯繫。
BVCS eNews is scheduled to be released every Wednesday and posted on the school website. Simultaneously a notification will be sent to parents via emails. Please contact us if you have not received the email notification.
《社區活動分享》
在電子通訊的底部，有家長、學生與助教都不能錯過的實用資訊！包括：
- 適合親子同樂的社區活動，讓孩子快樂學中文、體驗文化
- 各種獎學金與實習機會
- 本地各樣學術及才藝競賽
- 精采的暑期課程及夏令營
"Community Bulletin Board"
The Community Bulletin Board at the bottom of our eNews is a treasure trove for parents, students, and TAs, packed with:
- Family-friendly community events that make learning Chinese both fun and cultural
- Scholarship and internship opportunities
- Local academic and talent competitions
- Exciting summer programs
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家長學生守則 Parent & Student Handbook
遵守學⽣家長⼿冊規範，尊重地主學校的財產所有權，勿任意使⽤或搬動教室內任何物品及作品，並保持整潔。
Please abide by the rules and regulations stated in the Parent and Student Handbook. Respect the property right of Pine Valley Middle School. Any and all things in the classroom should not be used, moved or tampered with. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the classroom
Please click here for the BVCS Handbook.
- 退課退費 Withdrawal and Tuition Refund
8/22/2025為退費申請截止日。退費支票將會在二至四週後寄出。
有關退費規定，請參考下方列表:
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校園剪影 Campus Snapshots |
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社區活動分享 Community Bulletin Board |
2025年〈齊魯獎學金〉
2025 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OF SAN DONG ASSOCIATION
Click here for the application form.
| Application Deadline | August 31, 2025 (online submission) |
| Eligible Applicants | Rising 12th Graders |
| Award | US$500 |
| Award Ceremony Date | September 28, 2025 |
| Contact | Scholarship.sandong@gmail.com |
Click here to see pictures on the BVCS Facebook page.