PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE 校長的話 (3/19/2021)
March 19, 2021
Dear members of the CLSSC community,
Like so many around the world, our board was heartbroken by the tragic events in Atlanta that took the lives of eight innocent people, six of them Asian women. It’s saddening and deeply upsetting that these attacks – which appear to be rooted in a mix of racial, gender, and sexual bias – come amid a disturbing rise in anti-Asian violence in our country. This news weighs heavily on our hearts and minds. Our board wants to assure you that our school stands with the Asian American Pacific Islander community in vehemently condemning these hate crimes.
Hatred has no place in our community. We must stand up to bigotry and discrimination, in all their forms. We must stand against misogyny and xenophobia, wherever and whenever they appear. Our school is – and will always be – a place that welcomes everyone. This includes all of our students, alumni, teachers, staff, neighbors, and friends from our community and across the world. They can count on our support and compassion. Should anyone experience any acts of discrimination, we encourage you to reach out to our community partner Asian Americans Advancing Justice of Los Angeles for assistance: https://www.advancingjustice-la.org/. In solidarity, let’s unite together to support one another, take action to stop the Anti-Asian Violence and ensure that our community is safe for all.
Dr. Suh Chen Hsiao
Principal on behalf of our CLSSC Board
Please also see a message from United Chinese American regarding the shooting in Atlanta.
UCA message regarding shooting in Atlanta
Dear members of the CLSSC community,
Like so many around the world, our board was heartbroken by the tragic events in Atlanta that took the lives of eight innocent people, six of them Asian women. It’s saddening and deeply upsetting that these attacks – which appear to be rooted in a mix of racial, gender, and sexual bias – come amid a disturbing rise in anti-Asian violence in our country. This news weighs heavily on our hearts and minds. Our board wants to assure you that our school stands with the Asian American Pacific Islander community in vehemently condemning these hate crimes.
Hatred has no place in our community. We must stand up to bigotry and discrimination, in all their forms. We must stand against misogyny and xenophobia, wherever and whenever they appear. Our school is – and will always be – a place that welcomes everyone. This includes all of our students, alumni, teachers, staff, neighbors, and friends from our community and across the world. They can count on our support and compassion. Should anyone experience any acts of discrimination, we encourage you to reach out to our community partner Asian Americans Advancing Justice of Los Angeles for assistance: https://www.advancingjustice-la.org/. In solidarity, let’s unite together to support one another, take action to stop the Anti-Asian Violence and ensure that our community is safe for all.
Dr. Suh Chen Hsiao
Principal on behalf of our CLSSC Board
Please also see a message from United Chinese American regarding the shooting in Atlanta.
UCA message regarding shooting in Atlanta
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE 校長週訊 (9/6/2020)
September 6, 2020
Dear Parents of Westside Chinese School,
Welcome to the 2020-2021 academic school year! The first day of school is Saturday, September 12, 2020. My name is Suh Chen Hsiao, your newly appointed principal, who had the pleasure to serve various leadership positions at Westside Chinese School including PTA Vice President (AY 2001-2002), PTA President (AY 2002-2003), Vice Principal of Academic Affairs (AY 2004-2007) as well as serving on the CLSSC Board for all those years. My daughter attended Westside Chinese School from kindergarten to 10th grade. I have many fond memories and enjoy being a part of this beautiful learning community. In 2018, I returned to Westside Chinese School with my two twin nephews. It is my honor to serve as your principal for this academic year.
Due to the unprecedented circumstance with Covid-19, our school will resume virtual classes in the fall following the Covid-19 protocol set by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. We thank you for your flexibility and adaptability when we transitioned to virtual learning back in March and look forward to your continuous support as we began our new school year. Our board members and teachers have been meeting over the summer and plan to bring an exciting and robust Chinese language curriculum to the upcoming new school year.
As our school year is about to start, I like to provide following important announcements:
1-1:30 pm PA/PB/1A/1B/2A/2B
1:30-2:00 3A/3B/4A/4B/5A/5B
2-2:30 6A/6B/7A/7B/8A/9/10/11/12A/Teen/Adult
2:30-3 pm Anyone who could not make their allocated timeslot.
If you are unable to pick on 9/12/20, we are prepared to distribute the textbooks the following Saturday 9/19/20.
Have a productive academic year! Please stay safe, well and healthy!
[email protected]
Sincerely,
Dr. Suh Chen Hsiao
Principal of Westside Chinese School (CLSSC)
2020年9月6日
亲爱的西区中文学校家长:
欢迎来到西区中文学校2020-2021新学年。开学的第一天是星期六9月12日。我的名字是萧夙真,今年的新任校长。我曾担任西区中文学校各种职务,包括家长会副会长,家长会会长和教务副校长,也是多年的董事会成员。我的女儿从幼稚园直到高中10年级就读西区中文学校。离开中文学校6年后,两年前我带着双胞胎姪子回到中文学校。我对西区中文学校抱有很多美好的回忆及体验。这次能担任本学年校长是我的荣幸。
由于全球性前所未有的新冠状病毒疫情扩散,为确保各位学生家长的健康安全,今年中文学校将按照疾病控制及预防中心还有洛杉矶县公共卫生部门的法令,继续我们的在线视频教学。感谢各位家长在今年三月份中文学校临时决定改为在线视频教学时对校方的体谅及支持。新学年我们将继续云端视频教学课程。我期待你们的合作,并在新学年继续全力配合老师及学校。为了准备新学年的开始,今年暑假董事会及各位老师召开多次会议,并参加教师研讨会,目的是更好的加强教学内容及教学方法,来提升功能强大更全新的中文教学!
在学期即将开始之际,我有以下重要报告在此与家长们分享:
取书时间表如下:
1 - 1:30 pm PA / PB / 1A / 1B / 2A / 2B
1:30 - 2:00 pm 3A / 3B / 4A / 4B / 5A / 5B
2 - 2:30 pm 6A / 6B / 7A / 7B / 8A / 9/10/11 / 12A /青少年/成人
如果您无法在9月12日取书,我们准备在下一个星期六9月19日分发教科书。感谢您在此过程
中的耐心配合。
家长的参与一直是我们学校的美好传统。这是西区华人社区强大的支柱之一。很多西区中文学校的毕业生及家长継续保持良好关系,成为好朋友并一起支持我们的社区。我了解Covid-19对我们工作及家人的影响,我们将互相支持和配合并度过这些挑战及难关,一起为我们的学生提供最优质的学习体验。感谢您阅读这份冗长的电子邮件。我希望听到你的意见,想法和建议。请随时通过 [email protected] 与我联系。也希望你能加入我们的工作团体,一起为西区中文学校加油!
祝福大家开学顺利,安全和健康!
萧夙真 博士 敬启 西区中文学校(CLSSC)校长
Dear Parents of Westside Chinese School,
Welcome to the 2020-2021 academic school year! The first day of school is Saturday, September 12, 2020. My name is Suh Chen Hsiao, your newly appointed principal, who had the pleasure to serve various leadership positions at Westside Chinese School including PTA Vice President (AY 2001-2002), PTA President (AY 2002-2003), Vice Principal of Academic Affairs (AY 2004-2007) as well as serving on the CLSSC Board for all those years. My daughter attended Westside Chinese School from kindergarten to 10th grade. I have many fond memories and enjoy being a part of this beautiful learning community. In 2018, I returned to Westside Chinese School with my two twin nephews. It is my honor to serve as your principal for this academic year.
Due to the unprecedented circumstance with Covid-19, our school will resume virtual classes in the fall following the Covid-19 protocol set by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. We thank you for your flexibility and adaptability when we transitioned to virtual learning back in March and look forward to your continuous support as we began our new school year. Our board members and teachers have been meeting over the summer and plan to bring an exciting and robust Chinese language curriculum to the upcoming new school year.
As our school year is about to start, I like to provide following important announcements:
- Special recognition and gratitude to the leadership and contributions from our previous Principal, Michael Chang, Vice Principal of Academic Affairs, Kelly Yang, and Vice Principal Christine Lee.
- Our school’s special Covid task force will continue to closely monitor the Covid-19 situation and determine the best time to resume our in-person instructions with all safety measures in place
- Early bird registration for current & new families will be extended to September 12, 2020 (first day of fall semester). Please help spread the words. For registration information, please visit our school website or email [email protected].
- Our VP of General Affairs, Sharon Savene, will notify our parents the results of last spring’s school election. We are still looking for more parents to join our ranks.
- Our new VP of Academic Affairs, Jiansong Xie, will announce our 2020-2021 academic calendar and teacher/TA roster. Please visit our school website for the updated information.
- Our new Vice Principal of Operation & Strategic Development, Patrick Poon, will work with entire administrative team, board, and teaching faculty to ensure a smooth school operation, provide technical support and develop strategic plan/timeline.
- Important Notice for Textbook Pick Up: Please make a big sign with your child’s name (English & Chinese), his/her enrolled class. We’ll be observing all social distancing rules, please do not get out of your car and wear your mask. Distribution time is 9/12/20 between the hours of 1-3 pm. We need parent volunteers to help out, please email [email protected] if you are willing to help for 10 service points. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this process.
1-1:30 pm PA/PB/1A/1B/2A/2B
1:30-2:00 3A/3B/4A/4B/5A/5B
2-2:30 6A/6B/7A/7B/8A/9/10/11/12A/Teen/Adult
2:30-3 pm Anyone who could not make their allocated timeslot.
If you are unable to pick on 9/12/20, we are prepared to distribute the textbooks the following Saturday 9/19/20.
- You will receive a “Welcome” letter from your teacher no later than 9/9/20 with the specific zoom link and passcode.
- Westside Chinese School plans to host a Parent Orientation on 9/19/20 10 -11 am to introduce our new board, administrative teams, and provide important updates and volunteer/service opportunities. Specific invitation to come later.
Have a productive academic year! Please stay safe, well and healthy!
[email protected]
Sincerely,
Dr. Suh Chen Hsiao
Principal of Westside Chinese School (CLSSC)
2020年9月6日
亲爱的西区中文学校家长:
欢迎来到西区中文学校2020-2021新学年。开学的第一天是星期六9月12日。我的名字是萧夙真,今年的新任校长。我曾担任西区中文学校各种职务,包括家长会副会长,家长会会长和教务副校长,也是多年的董事会成员。我的女儿从幼稚园直到高中10年级就读西区中文学校。离开中文学校6年后,两年前我带着双胞胎姪子回到中文学校。我对西区中文学校抱有很多美好的回忆及体验。这次能担任本学年校长是我的荣幸。
由于全球性前所未有的新冠状病毒疫情扩散,为确保各位学生家长的健康安全,今年中文学校将按照疾病控制及预防中心还有洛杉矶县公共卫生部门的法令,继续我们的在线视频教学。感谢各位家长在今年三月份中文学校临时决定改为在线视频教学时对校方的体谅及支持。新学年我们将继续云端视频教学课程。我期待你们的合作,并在新学年继续全力配合老师及学校。为了准备新学年的开始,今年暑假董事会及各位老师召开多次会议,并参加教师研讨会,目的是更好的加强教学内容及教学方法,来提升功能强大更全新的中文教学!
在学期即将开始之际,我有以下重要报告在此与家长们分享:
- 特别感谢我们的前任校长Michael Chang,教务学术副校长Kelly Yang和副校长Christine Lee的领导和贡献。
- 学校的Covid特别工作组将继续密切监视Covid-19的情况,如果可能安全返校回到课堂教学,中文学校会更进一步的讨论并采用所有安全措施,以便确保各位学生,家长,老师及大家的安全健康。
- 注册折扣方案将延至2020年9月12日(秋季学期的第一天)。请大家传播这个讯息给亲朋好友。鼓励大家注册。有关注册信息,请查看学校的网站或以电子邮件方式连络 。
- 我们的校务副校长Sharon Savene将把去年春天的学校选举结果通知我们的家长。我们须要更多的家长加入我们行政人员的团队,一起努力发展。今年的志工服务时数和机会容后再详细介绍。
- 我们的新任教务学术副校长谢健嵩将宣布2020-2021年学历和教师/助教名册。请查看
- 我们的新任运营与战略发展副校长潘昭宇将与整个行政团队,董事会和教学团队合作,
- 领取教课书的注意事项:我们将遵守所有社交隔离的规定,工作人员将以无接触及最安全的方式提供教课书。请各位家长不要下车,并戴上口罩。教务部已经事先通知各位老师,学生第一堂课不需要使用教课书。
取书时间表如下:
1 - 1:30 pm PA / PB / 1A / 1B / 2A / 2B
1:30 - 2:00 pm 3A / 3B / 4A / 4B / 5A / 5B
2 - 2:30 pm 6A / 6B / 7A / 7B / 8A / 9/10/11 / 12A /青少年/成人
如果您无法在9月12日取书,我们准备在下一个星期六9月19日分发教科书。感谢您在此过程
中的耐心配合。
- 您将在9月9日之前收到老师的“欢迎”信,其中包含特定的Zoom和密码。
- 西区中文学校计划在9月19日上午10点至11点举办家长介绍会,介绍我们的新董事会,行政团队,并提供重要的更新信息和志愿者/服务机会。
家长的参与一直是我们学校的美好传统。这是西区华人社区强大的支柱之一。很多西区中文学校的毕业生及家长継续保持良好关系,成为好朋友并一起支持我们的社区。我了解Covid-19对我们工作及家人的影响,我们将互相支持和配合并度过这些挑战及难关,一起为我们的学生提供最优质的学习体验。感谢您阅读这份冗长的电子邮件。我希望听到你的意见,想法和建议。请随时通过 [email protected] 与我联系。也希望你能加入我们的工作团体,一起为西区中文学校加油!
祝福大家开学顺利,安全和健康!
萧夙真 博士 敬启 西区中文学校(CLSSC)校长