[ECS Announcement] November 8th, 2024
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【Updated Announcement】
● 11/10 Teaching Observation Month
● 11/10 & 11/17 the 10th Glove Puppet Show Competition
● Opportunities for parents to get involved in school operations
● Seal of Biliteracy Test Registration
● 11/17 Sweet Frog ECS Day
【Principal】
Opportunities for parents to get involved in school operations NEW
Thank you for your support and participation in the Fall Festival – it was a huge success! ECS is entirely run by volunteers, and we depend on everyone's involvement. If you'd like to help with fundraising, please reach out to the Principal .
School Hallway Policy
The facility staff on duty at Chantilly High School reminded ECS not to run or play loudly in the hallway of the school building according to FCPS policy. Please remind the students before class. Thanks for your cooperation!
【Academics】
Teaching Observation
Month! IMPORTANT
This
is an opportunity to help parents understand students’ learning environment,
classroom teaching and class organization. There is no limitation on how many
and/or which classes you can observe, parents are encouraged to observe as many
classes as you can, however, seats are limited, please register early. Sign-up form
is open now.
The 10th Glove Puppet Show Competition Is Coming! IMPORTANT
Join us on Sundays (11/10 &
11/17) to experience the LIVE Glove Puppet Show here at ECS! The 10th Glove Puppet Show Competition is performed by our 2nd year high school classes. They utilize the knowledge learned from the Culture Program and come up with their own
scripts and ideas. Original posters, sound, special effects, and modern stories will keep you engaged!
● Location: Lecture Hall on the First Floor (Lecture Hall Location )
● Date/Time:
○ 11/10 3:10-3:50 pm
○ 11/17 3:10-3:50pm
12/15 ECS
Recitation Contest
ECS
requires each student to participate in this contest. The contest is scheduled
on 12/15. Students are encouraged to select the recitation materials and to
start practicing as early as possible (View
Contest rules
).
Seal of Biliteracy Test Registration NEW
The Seal of Biliteracy Test（AAPPL）is scheduled in December. virtual testing is being offered. Check the details here. Also, the previous Slides and audio file are up for those who are interested.
【ECS Star Team】
Congratulation to ECS Stars Chinese Typing Team NEW
ECS Stars Chinese Typing Team participated in the 17th NESTA DC Metropolitan Chinese Typing Competition on Saturday 10/26 and won several awards! Congratulations to the following winners:
● Individual Awards:
○ 4th Place $30: H2A Katie Yen
○ 5th Place $20: TA Anna Tung
○ 7th Place $15: M2A Jamison Cheng , M2A Emily Cheung
● Group Awards:
○ 2nd Place $90: H2A Katie Yen | M2A Emily Cheung | M1A Kaylee Chang
○ 3rd Place $90: TA Anna Tung | M2A Jamison Cheng｜M1A Angela Zhang
【Activities】
2024 ECS Ski Trip to Seven Springs: Registration is Open!
We have arranged significant discounts again for the Ski Trip to Seven Springs Resort! This is also ECS’ largest fundraiser of the year! Both ECS and Non-ECS families are welcomed to take advantage of the discounts. The discounts apply to both ECS Ski Trip and EPIC Passes:
● ECS Ski Trip
○ Reservation dates from December 22 (Sunday) to December 26 (Thursday). Come for any 2 nights to 5 nights
○ Offer condo options
○ Registration for the ski trip and lodging HERE
○ Early Bird Discount: Saves 10% on registration fees if you register by October 20th
○ Registration will be confirmed with the receipt of either check or Paypal for the confirmed lodging amount.
● EPIC Passes Details
○ Access the EPIC Passes HERE
○ Enter Promo Code B7SEXS24 (CASE sensitive)
○ EPIC Passes can be used all season long at ANY Participating Vail resorts (Liberty Resort, Whitetail or other participating Vail Resorts)
○ You can get EPIC passes for ECS Ski trips and the balance of the days on your own in January or February during non black out dates at participating Vail Resorts.
All questions - Please reach out to ECS Activity .
【Fundraising】
11/17 Sweet Frog ECS Day 4:00-6:00 pm NEW
Join us at Sweet Frog on 11/17 after Chinese School. Please mention ECS at the checkout and 25% of the sales will be donated to ECS.
Congratulations to the winner of the Most Donated Dishes at the fall festival – K3A! K3A students will get free froyo from Sweet Frog on 11/17!
● Sweet Frog address: 13061 Lee Jackson Mem Hwy Ste E, Fairfax, VA 22033
【General Affairs】
Safety Patrols Are Needed
Several Safety Patrols are needed for the Fall semester. More patrol volunteer details Here . Safety Patrol will earn 1 service point each time. Please go online to register if you are interested in.
【Community Affairs】
The Spring College Application Seminar Cordially Invites Speakers
WMACS holds annual university application seminars to assist students and parents in preparing for the college application process. This year, we will invite students and parents from your school to share your own unique experiences.For details and registration, please refer to: 2025 WMACS Spring College Application Seminar (Parent and Student Sharing) Speaker Application.
