PRINCIPAL'S WEEKLY MESSAGE 校長週訊 (6/7/2018)
Dear Parents of Westside Chinese School,
This Saturday, June 9, will be the last day of this school year! We have a few reminders for the day.
Return Library Books
If you (parents and teachers) have borrowed books from our library, please make sure to return them to the school this Saturday to avoid having penalties assessed on your family account. All books must be returned this Saturday. If you have any questions, please contact the library director Eiren Chong at (310) 871-0954 or via email: eirenchong@gmail.com
Yearend Performance
Class and EC performances will take place from 9:00 to 11:00 in the auditorium. The program for the show is attached. Your children and their teachers have been working hard to prepare an entertaining show! In order not to interrupt the performances, we ask that you enter the auditorium and be seated before the start time. We will only let people enter between performances.
2018-2019 Registration
If you wish to register for school year 2018-2019 in person, the registration team will be in room 34 to accept registrations and answer any questions you might have. After the school ends on June 9, please email any questions regarding registration to info@westsidechineseschool.com
See you this Saturday!
Best regards,
Stella Wu
This Saturday, June 9, will be the last day of this school year! We have a few reminders for the day.
Return Library Books
If you (parents and teachers) have borrowed books from our library, please make sure to return them to the school this Saturday to avoid having penalties assessed on your family account. All books must be returned this Saturday. If you have any questions, please contact the library director Eiren Chong at (310) 871-0954 or via email: eirenchong@gmail.com
Yearend Performance
Class and EC performances will take place from 9:00 to 11:00 in the auditorium. The program for the show is attached. Your children and their teachers have been working hard to prepare an entertaining show! In order not to interrupt the performances, we ask that you enter the auditorium and be seated before the start time. We will only let people enter between performances.
2018-2019 Registration
If you wish to register for school year 2018-2019 in person, the registration team will be in room 34 to accept registrations and answer any questions you might have. After the school ends on June 9, please email any questions regarding registration to info@westsidechineseschool.com
See you this Saturday!
Best regards,
Stella Wu
PRINCIPAL'S WEEKLY MESSAGE 校長週訊 (5/29/2018)
Dear Parents of Westside Chinese School,
As you know June 9 is the last day of school. Our teachers have been busy preparing their students for the end of year performance on that day. We need some parents to serve as ushers for the performance in the auditorium.
The ushers will stay near the entrance to the auditorium and inform parents and guests where they can be seated and assist the VP Academics whenever necessary. There will be two sessions for the performance – 9:00 to 10:00 am and 10:00 to 11:00 am – and we need two ushers for each session. You can serve as an usher for one or both sessions. You will earn one service point for each hour you serve.
The time slots and number of ushers needed are as follows.
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM: 2
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: 2
This is first come first served. If you are interested, please contact the VP of Academic Affairs Susan Chen shuchingsusanchen@gmail.com ASAP. When you reply, please indicate which time slot you can serve and provide the name and class of your child so we can record your service points.
Thank you for your help!
Stella Wu
As you know June 9 is the last day of school. Our teachers have been busy preparing their students for the end of year performance on that day. We need some parents to serve as ushers for the performance in the auditorium.
The ushers will stay near the entrance to the auditorium and inform parents and guests where they can be seated and assist the VP Academics whenever necessary. There will be two sessions for the performance – 9:00 to 10:00 am and 10:00 to 11:00 am – and we need two ushers for each session. You can serve as an usher for one or both sessions. You will earn one service point for each hour you serve.
The time slots and number of ushers needed are as follows.
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM: 2
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: 2
This is first come first served. If you are interested, please contact the VP of Academic Affairs Susan Chen shuchingsusanchen@gmail.com ASAP. When you reply, please indicate which time slot you can serve and provide the name and class of your child so we can record your service points.
Thank you for your help!
Stella Wu
PRINCIPAL'S WEEKLY MESSAGE 校長週訊 (5/29/2018)
Dear Parents of Westside Chinese School,
I hope you all had a great Memorial Day weekend. School will resume this Saturday, June 2. We have a few important reminders:
2018-2019 School Calendar
Attached for your information is the calendar for school year 2018-2019.
Informational Meeting for Parent and Me Class
There will be an informational meeting for new students of the Parent and Me classes on June 2 from 10:00 to 10:40 am in room 36. This meeting will include a demonstration class. The teacher will also evaluate children to determine which class is most suitable for them. Registration will be available in Room 34 after the meeting. For more information, please visit https://westsidechineseschool.weebly.com/parent-and-me-class-35242233762001325991234162106929677.html
If you know anyone with children aged 3 to 5 who are interested in learning Chinese, please tell them about our Parent and Me class!
Parent Survey
We want to hear from you! If you haven’t done so, please submit your parent survey at this link https://goo.gl/forms/veVHbzyygoblyZ8D2 If you prefer to fill it out by paper, you can also pick up a copy from the office.
We look forward to receiving your feedback! Don’t forget, if you respond by June 2 you will get 1 service point!
Registration 2018-2019
Before you head off to the summer break be sure to complete your registration for the 2018-2019 school year. Early bird tuition ($800) deadline is 7/31/2018.
Also, any parent of a child enrolled at the Westside Chinese School is eligible to receive a 50% discount on tuition when he or she registers for an adult Chinese class. This is in addition to the benefit of being exempt from the 20-hour service points requirement when you register for the adult Chinese class. Please visit the office to register.
See you Saturday!
Stella Wu
I hope you all had a great Memorial Day weekend. School will resume this Saturday, June 2. We have a few important reminders:
2018-2019 School Calendar
Attached for your information is the calendar for school year 2018-2019.
Informational Meeting for Parent and Me Class
There will be an informational meeting for new students of the Parent and Me classes on June 2 from 10:00 to 10:40 am in room 36. This meeting will include a demonstration class. The teacher will also evaluate children to determine which class is most suitable for them. Registration will be available in Room 34 after the meeting. For more information, please visit https://westsidechineseschool.weebly.com/parent-and-me-class-35242233762001325991234162106929677.html
If you know anyone with children aged 3 to 5 who are interested in learning Chinese, please tell them about our Parent and Me class!
Parent Survey
We want to hear from you! If you haven’t done so, please submit your parent survey at this link https://goo.gl/forms/veVHbzyygoblyZ8D2 If you prefer to fill it out by paper, you can also pick up a copy from the office.
We look forward to receiving your feedback! Don’t forget, if you respond by June 2 you will get 1 service point!
Registration 2018-2019
Before you head off to the summer break be sure to complete your registration for the 2018-2019 school year. Early bird tuition ($800) deadline is 7/31/2018.
Also, any parent of a child enrolled at the Westside Chinese School is eligible to receive a 50% discount on tuition when he or she registers for an adult Chinese class. This is in addition to the benefit of being exempt from the 20-hour service points requirement when you register for the adult Chinese class. Please visit the office to register.
See you Saturday!
Stella Wu
PRINCIPAL'S WEEKLY MESSAGE 校長週訊 (5/15/2018)
Dear Parents of Westside Chinese School,
Thank you so much for your participation in our school's election for the 2018-2019 Board of Directors last Saturday. As a parent operated non-profit school, your participation through elections, attending town hall meetings, and volunteering is a key part of providing the best Chinese language learning experience for our children. Thank you for your many hours of service for our school!
The results of the election are as follows:
理事/校長 Director/Principal
Jenny Chen-Drake
理事/教務副校長Director/Vice Principal of Academic Affairs
Kelly Yang
理事/總務副校長兼秘書Director/Vice Principal of General Affairs
Sylvia Tseng
理事/副校長Director/Vice Principal
Michael Chang
理事/財務長Director/Treasurer
Yudree Fan (incumbent)
理事/家長會會長Director/PTA President
Sharon Savene
理事/家長代表Director /Parent Representative (A-Track)
Yu Huang
理事/家長代表Director /Parent Representative (B-Track)
Sharon Zhu
理事/教師代表Director/Teacher Representative (A-Track)
Hung Chu
理事/教師代表Director/Teacher Representative (B-Track)
Chen Gao
These Board members have agreed to commit their valuable time and expertise to serve the school and its students. Please join me in welcoming and congratulating our incoming Board members when you see them on campus.
I also want to express our deep appreciation for the current Board members who will complete their service to the school in June. Their dedication and contribution to the school are very much appreciated.
Last but not least, this election would not have been possible without the contributions of the many parent volunteers. In particular, we want to thank our VP of General Affairs, Kyle Labrache, for organizing the election. Thank you so much to everyone who helped out with making this election run smoothly and efficiently.
Best regards,
Stella Wu
Thank you so much for your participation in our school's election for the 2018-2019 Board of Directors last Saturday. As a parent operated non-profit school, your participation through elections, attending town hall meetings, and volunteering is a key part of providing the best Chinese language learning experience for our children. Thank you for your many hours of service for our school!
The results of the election are as follows:
理事/校長 Director/Principal
Jenny Chen-Drake
理事/教務副校長Director/Vice Principal of Academic Affairs
Kelly Yang
理事/總務副校長兼秘書Director/Vice Principal of General Affairs
Sylvia Tseng
理事/副校長Director/Vice Principal
Michael Chang
理事/財務長Director/Treasurer
Yudree Fan (incumbent)
理事/家長會會長Director/PTA President
Sharon Savene
理事/家長代表Director /Parent Representative (A-Track)
Yu Huang
理事/家長代表Director /Parent Representative (B-Track)
Sharon Zhu
理事/教師代表Director/Teacher Representative (A-Track)
Hung Chu
理事/教師代表Director/Teacher Representative (B-Track)
Chen Gao
These Board members have agreed to commit their valuable time and expertise to serve the school and its students. Please join me in welcoming and congratulating our incoming Board members when you see them on campus.
I also want to express our deep appreciation for the current Board members who will complete their service to the school in June. Their dedication and contribution to the school are very much appreciated.
Last but not least, this election would not have been possible without the contributions of the many parent volunteers. In particular, we want to thank our VP of General Affairs, Kyle Labrache, for organizing the election. Thank you so much to everyone who helped out with making this election run smoothly and efficiently.
Best regards,
Stella Wu
PRINCIPAL'S WEEKLY MESSAGE 校長週訊 (5/7/2018)
Dear Parents of Westside Chinese School,
Would you like to join your children in learning Chinese? We have good news to share with you!
The school Board has passed a resolution to offer a discount to parents of our students who register for an adult Chinese class. Effective for the 2018-2019 school year, any parent of a child enrolled at the Westside Chinese School is eligible to receive a 50% discount on tuition when he or she registers for an adult Chinese class. This is in addition to the benefit of being exempt from the 20-hour service points requirement when you register for the adult Chinese class.
If you are interested, please visit the office to register by paper or submit your registration form and check by mail in order to receive the discount. (The discount is not yet available through online registration.)
We hope to see many of you in our adult Chinese class in the new school year!
Best regards,
Stella Wu
Would you like to join your children in learning Chinese? We have good news to share with you!
The school Board has passed a resolution to offer a discount to parents of our students who register for an adult Chinese class. Effective for the 2018-2019 school year, any parent of a child enrolled at the Westside Chinese School is eligible to receive a 50% discount on tuition when he or she registers for an adult Chinese class. This is in addition to the benefit of being exempt from the 20-hour service points requirement when you register for the adult Chinese class.
If you are interested, please visit the office to register by paper or submit your registration form and check by mail in order to receive the discount. (The discount is not yet available through online registration.)
We hope to see many of you in our adult Chinese class in the new school year!
Best regards,
Stella Wu
PRINCIPAL'S WEEKLY MESSAGE 校長週訊 (5/5/2018)
Dear Parents of Westside Chinese School,
We have important information regarding registration for the 2018-2019 school year which begins next Saturday, May 12, 2018. Please watch out for an email to be sent from database@westsidechineseschool.org , titled “Westside Chinese School 2018-2019 Registration”. This email will be sent out by Saturday, May 12 and will include your personalized pre-filled registration form and instructions on how to register for the school year 2018-2019. You will need to verify the information in your personalized pre-filled registration form. If you do not receive such email by then, please contact the registration team at info@westsidechineseschool.com.
The school website has provided detailed information regarding registration for 2018-2019. Here we would like to bring to your attention a few key points:
1. Tuition Fees Increased
Please note that we have increased the tuition fees for regular classes, Parent-n-Me classes and EC classes as the LAUSD has increased our annual rent by $20,000. Hence, the regular tuition is $900. Tuition for early bird enrollment is $800 (if online registration completed or forms and checks postmarked prior to July 31, 2018). Tuition for Parent-n-me is $480.
2. Extracurricular Classes (EC) registration
As you all know, EC registration is available online. When you register for the regular Chinese class online, you may concurrently register for the EC classes online. Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the online registration process. However, if you have completed online registration for the regular Chinese class and subsequently decide to register for the EC class, please visit the office when the school is in session to register by paper. Please visit the EC website for class list and new class fees. http://westsidechineseschool.weebly.com/extra-curricular-355062280627963212053550631243.html
3. All refund/withdrawal requests must be submitted online
Refund and withdrawal requests must be submitted online. Please be sure to check out the school website for our refund policy. http://westsidechineseschool.weebly.com/refund-policy-36864274543677427861.html
4. The deadline to report service points for 2017-2018 is June 15, 2018. Please check the total of your service points at the school website at http://westsidechineseschool.weebly.com/check-service-points-265973542626381212094067025976.html If you have any questions, please contact the supervisor of your particular service or visit the office for assistance.
5. Parent-n-Me classes
Unfortunately online registration is not available for Parent-n-Me classes. All new Parent-n-Me students, returning Parent-n-Me students, and Parent-n-Me students going to PA or PB classes must visit room 34 to register by paper. Please note that we have different schedule for returning students and new students. Please check out this link for more information http://westsidechineseschool.weebly.com/parent-and-me-class-35242233762001325991234162106929677.html
Starting next Saturday, May 12, until the end of this semester, the registration team will be in the office to assist with registration matters and answer any questions you may have. Please visit the school website for more information on registration http://westsidechineseschool.weebly.com/tuition-fees-enrollment--refund-2341636027-3538720874332873686436027.html
We hope you and your child(ren) have enjoyed this school year at the Westside Chinese School and look forward to seeing you again next year!
Best regards,
Stella Wu
We have important information regarding registration for the 2018-2019 school year which begins next Saturday, May 12, 2018. Please watch out for an email to be sent from database@westsidechineseschool.org , titled “Westside Chinese School 2018-2019 Registration”. This email will be sent out by Saturday, May 12 and will include your personalized pre-filled registration form and instructions on how to register for the school year 2018-2019. You will need to verify the information in your personalized pre-filled registration form. If you do not receive such email by then, please contact the registration team at info@westsidechineseschool.com.
The school website has provided detailed information regarding registration for 2018-2019. Here we would like to bring to your attention a few key points:
1. Tuition Fees Increased
Please note that we have increased the tuition fees for regular classes, Parent-n-Me classes and EC classes as the LAUSD has increased our annual rent by $20,000. Hence, the regular tuition is $900. Tuition for early bird enrollment is $800 (if online registration completed or forms and checks postmarked prior to July 31, 2018). Tuition for Parent-n-me is $480.
2. Extracurricular Classes (EC) registration
As you all know, EC registration is available online. When you register for the regular Chinese class online, you may concurrently register for the EC classes online. Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the online registration process. However, if you have completed online registration for the regular Chinese class and subsequently decide to register for the EC class, please visit the office when the school is in session to register by paper. Please visit the EC website for class list and new class fees. http://westsidechineseschool.weebly.com/extra-curricular-355062280627963212053550631243.html
3. All refund/withdrawal requests must be submitted online
Refund and withdrawal requests must be submitted online. Please be sure to check out the school website for our refund policy. http://westsidechineseschool.weebly.com/refund-policy-36864274543677427861.html
4. The deadline to report service points for 2017-2018 is June 15, 2018. Please check the total of your service points at the school website at http://westsidechineseschool.weebly.com/check-service-points-265973542626381212094067025976.html If you have any questions, please contact the supervisor of your particular service or visit the office for assistance.
5. Parent-n-Me classes
Unfortunately online registration is not available for Parent-n-Me classes. All new Parent-n-Me students, returning Parent-n-Me students, and Parent-n-Me students going to PA or PB classes must visit room 34 to register by paper. Please note that we have different schedule for returning students and new students. Please check out this link for more information http://westsidechineseschool.weebly.com/parent-and-me-class-35242233762001325991234162106929677.html
Starting next Saturday, May 12, until the end of this semester, the registration team will be in the office to assist with registration matters and answer any questions you may have. Please visit the school website for more information on registration http://westsidechineseschool.weebly.com/tuition-fees-enrollment--refund-2341636027-3538720874332873686436027.html
We hope you and your child(ren) have enjoyed this school year at the Westside Chinese School and look forward to seeing you again next year!
Best regards,
Stella Wu
PRINCIPAL'S WEEKLY MESSAGE 校長週訊 (9/6/2017)
Dear Parents,
As the new school year begins, we ask that you help encourage people you know to join our school.
We all know the benefits of learning Chinese language and culture: greater understanding of the world around us, expanded career opportunities and stronger academic performance in other subjects. Please let your friends, neighbors, colleagues, parents of your children's buddies and anyone else who might be interested in learning Chinese know about our school. A flyer is attached to this email that you can easily forward to anyone who might be interested. Incentives for referring families are described below.
Our school offers two tracks of classes, "A" and "B".
A Track Classes
"A" track classes are for students for whom Chinese is one of the primary languages at home, i.e. heritage learners. Our A track begins with PA for kindergarten students, and then moves up one grade per year all the way to 12thgrade.
B Track Classes & Adult/Teen Classes
"B" track classes are for students without or with very limited Chinese language background. The B track has two beginner classes: PB and Adult/Teen Beginner. The PB class is for younger beginners, and then moves up one grade per year. The Adult/Teen Beginner class is for beginner students who are over ten years old. We also have an Adult/Teen Intermediate class for adults and teens who have learned Chinese before.
Both tracks teach traditional and simplified Chinese characters as well as the Zhuyin and Pinyin phonic systems. Students can choose their preferred version to learn.
Extracurricular Classes (EC)
To provide opportunities for people to experience Chinese culture, we also offer extracurricular classes for a discounted fee. Our EC classes include Chinese calligraphy, Chinese cooking, Chinese folk dancing, Chinese musical instrument, Chinese painting, origami, martial arts, SAT II prep courses, homework club, scientific handcrafts, school newspaper Westside Breeze, Tai-Chi, and learning Chinese by movies. The EC classes are open to people of any age, whether they register for our regular classes or not.
Parent and Me classes
We also offer Parent and Me classes for children aged 3 to 5 years old.
Incentive for Referring Families
As an incentive, any family that refers a new family which has successfully registered for this academic year will receive a credit of five (5) service points. Here is how it will work:
For your convenience, we have attached a flyer about our school. Please share it with as many people as possible. Thank you very much for your help!
Best regards,
Board of Directors
Westside Chinese School
As the new school year begins, we ask that you help encourage people you know to join our school.
We all know the benefits of learning Chinese language and culture: greater understanding of the world around us, expanded career opportunities and stronger academic performance in other subjects. Please let your friends, neighbors, colleagues, parents of your children's buddies and anyone else who might be interested in learning Chinese know about our school. A flyer is attached to this email that you can easily forward to anyone who might be interested. Incentives for referring families are described below.
Our school offers two tracks of classes, "A" and "B".
A Track Classes
"A" track classes are for students for whom Chinese is one of the primary languages at home, i.e. heritage learners. Our A track begins with PA for kindergarten students, and then moves up one grade per year all the way to 12thgrade.
B Track Classes & Adult/Teen Classes
"B" track classes are for students without or with very limited Chinese language background. The B track has two beginner classes: PB and Adult/Teen Beginner. The PB class is for younger beginners, and then moves up one grade per year. The Adult/Teen Beginner class is for beginner students who are over ten years old. We also have an Adult/Teen Intermediate class for adults and teens who have learned Chinese before.
Both tracks teach traditional and simplified Chinese characters as well as the Zhuyin and Pinyin phonic systems. Students can choose their preferred version to learn.
Extracurricular Classes (EC)
To provide opportunities for people to experience Chinese culture, we also offer extracurricular classes for a discounted fee. Our EC classes include Chinese calligraphy, Chinese cooking, Chinese folk dancing, Chinese musical instrument, Chinese painting, origami, martial arts, SAT II prep courses, homework club, scientific handcrafts, school newspaper Westside Breeze, Tai-Chi, and learning Chinese by movies. The EC classes are open to people of any age, whether they register for our regular classes or not.
Parent and Me classes
We also offer Parent and Me classes for children aged 3 to 5 years old.
Incentive for Referring Families
As an incentive, any family that refers a new family which has successfully registered for this academic year will receive a credit of five (5) service points. Here is how it will work:
- Five service points per referring family, regardless of how many students registered.
- The service points will be credited after the tuition refund deadline has expired.
- The referring family is eligible to receive this credit if the family it has referred is a new family to the school or is a returning family which was not enrolled during the previous 2016-2017 school year.
- The referred family shall provide the name of the referring family on their registration form.
For your convenience, we have attached a flyer about our school. Please share it with as many people as possible. Thank you very much for your help!
Best regards,
Board of Directors
Westside Chinese School