Dear Parents and Students,

This Sunday (December 14) will be the final class of 2025. The schedule for the day is as follows 👇
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Only the first and second periods will be held, no recess (❌ no third period)

🍽 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Class potluck lunches will be held in the cafeteria for each class.The school will provide utensils, and each child may receive one popsicle.

🎄 12:30 PM Christmas·New Year performance in the school auditorium
💃 Wonderful student performances
🎟 raffle

Please join us and experience the joyful holiday atmosphere together!

Please refer to the attached performance program schedule and audience seating chart.

Chinese School Administration Team

大家好：

中文学校青少年志愿者团队举办 “爱心卡片送祝福”公益活动，为本地老年中心的长者们送上一份节日的关怀。

🌟 12月7号，中文学校绘画班的老师同学们以画笔开启了活动序幕。孩子们在课堂上创作了一张张充满创意与童心的节日卡片，为本次活动营造了温馨的开始。

👏我们诚挚邀请大家于12月14日（周日）⏰10:00am–2:00pm 之间的任意时间，前往 学校大礼堂入口处的活动桌，继续共同参与这项活动：

🎨制作或装饰节日卡

✍️写下温馨祝福

❤️ 完成一张卡片即可领取 candy cane！

期待大家的参与，一起用小小卡片传递节日的温暖，在给予中收获快乐！

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🥫 社区食品与生活物资捐赠同时进行！

如果您上周未能带来捐赠物品，本周日⏰（10:00am–2:00pm）仍可携带物资到校大礼堂入口处捐赠。如愿意，也欢迎留下您的名字，青少年志愿者团队会向您表达感谢。

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🎄 当日颁奖典礼及圣诞新年联欢会

🕐 时间：1:00pm–3:30pm 12/14/25

📣 对外免费开放

诚邀您在完成公益活动后，观看中文学校学生带来的节日精彩演出，为这一天画上欢乐而难忘的句号！

中文学校行政团队

[Event Invitation | 12/14 Making Holiday Card for Seniors ]

Hello everyone,

The Chinese School Youth Volunteer Team is hosting a “Making holiday cards for Seniors ” community service event to bring warm seasonal greetings to seniors at our local senior center.

🌟 On December 7th, teachers and students from the Chinese School’s art class kicked off the event with creativity. The children created many heartfelt holiday cards in class, bringing a warm start to this project.

👏 We invite you to join us on December 14 (Sunday), anytime between 10:00am–2:00pm, at the activity table located at the school auditorium entrance, to continue participating in this meaningful event:

🎨 Create or decorate a holiday card

✍️ Write a warm message

❤️ Complete one card to receive a candy cane!

We look forward to your participation!

🥫 Community Food & Essential Items Donation Happening at the Same Time!

If you were unable to bring donations last week, you can still drop them off this Sunday (10:00am–2:00pm) at the entrance of the school auditorium. If you wish, feel free to leave your name—the Youth Volunteer Team will express their appreciation to you.

🎄 Award Ceremony & Christmas/New Year Celebration on the Same Day

🕐 Time: 1:00pm–3:30pm on 12/14/25

📣 Free and open to the public

We invite you to watch the performances by Chinese School students to end this meaningful day with joy and celebration!

Chinese School Administration Team

📢 大家好：

⏰今日（12月7日）活动提醒

🔹社区食品及生活必需品捐赠活动：请各位不要忘记携带捐赠物品，在餐厅统一收集。

🔹国际象棋决赛：今日下午 2:50 PM 于餐厅举行，欢迎前往观赛。

⏰下周日（12月14日）课程及活动安排

下周为中文学校 2025年最后一次上课，请特别注意当天时间调整：

🔹10:00 AM：当天仅上 第一、第二节课（无第三节课）。

🔹11:30 AM – 12:30 PM：各班在餐厅举行 班级聚餐。

🔹1:00 PM：大礼堂举办 圣诞·新年联欢会。届时将有学生们精彩的节日表演，以及现场 有奖抽奖，诚邀大家前来参与，共度温馨的节庆时光。

中文学校行政团队

📢 Hello everyone,

⏰ Reminder for Today (December 7)

🔹 Community Food & Essentials Donation Drive: Please remember to bring your donation items. Collection will take place in the cafeteria.

🔹 Chess Tournament Finals: The finals will be held today at 2:50 PM in the cafeteria. All are welcome to come and watch.

⏰ Schedule & Activities for Next Sunday (December 14)

Next Sunday is the last school day of 2025 for the Chinese School. Please pay special attention to the adjusted schedule:

🔹 10:00 AM: Only Period 1 and Period 2 classes will be held (there is no Period 3 class).

🔹 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Class potlucks will take place in the cafeteria.

🔹 1:00 PM: The Christmas & New Year Celebration will be held in the auditorium, featuring wonderful student performances and a raffle with prizes. We warmly welcome everyone to join and celebrate together.

Chinese School Administration Team

大家好，

温馨提醒：请于 12 月 7 日将捐赠物资带到中文学校餐厅。若您方便，捐赠时可留下您的姓名，学校青少年志愿者团队将向您表达谢意。

感谢您的善心与支持。

📹https://youtu.be/guYLf8Wk7nw

中文学校行政团队

Hello everyone,

This is a friendly reminder to bring your donation items to the Chinese School cafeteria on December 7. If you are willing, you may leave your name when making the donation, and our youth volunteer team will express their appreciation to you.

Thank you for your kindness and support.

📹https://youtu.be/guYLf8Wk7nw

Chinese School Administration Team

亲爱的家长、老师和同学们：

中文学校青少年志愿者团队启动年度食品及生活用品社区捐赠活动。所有捐赠物资将由志愿者亲自送至纽约东北地区食品银行，分配给地区内有需要的个人与家庭。让我们携手行动，用实际行动传递温暖，共建更有爱心的社区。

欢迎捐赠以下物品：
⬇️食品类：
✅Canned Fruit & Vegetables
✅Peanut Butter
✅Pasta & Rice
✅Soup & Canned Meals
✅Canned Tuna & Chicken
✅Cereal
✅100% Juice

⬇️生活用品类：
✅Soap & Bodywash
✅Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
✅Deodorant
✅Shampoo & Conditioner
✅Feminine Hygiene Products
✅Diapers & Wipes
✅Toilet Paper & Paper Towels

捐赠地点与时间：
📍 地点一：中文学校 (Shaker Middle School, 475 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham NY 12110)

⏰12月7日（周日）1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

⏰12月14日（周日） 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

📍 地点二：华社 (11 Avis Dr, Latham, NY 12110)
Lobby Room

⏰12月1日–12月14日

如您愿意，您可以在捐赠处留下姓名以用志愿者团队表达感谢。

同时，我们也邀请您观看志愿者录制的倡议视频，一起感受他们的热情与初心。

📹https://youtu.be/guYLf8Wk7nw

感谢您的支持与爱心。让我们共同为社区带去更多温暖与力量！

中文学校行政团队

Dear Parents, Teachers, and Students:
The Chinese School Youth Volunteer Team kicks off its annual Community Donation Drive for food and daily necessities. All donated items will be delivered by volunteers to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York and distributed to individuals and families in need throughout the region. Let’s join hands and take action to build a caring community together.

We welcome donations of the following items:
⬇️ Food Items:
✅ Canned Fruit & Vegetables
✅ Peanut Butter
✅ Pasta & Rice
✅ Soup & Canned Meals
✅ Canned Tuna & Chicken
✅ Cereal
✅ 100% Juice

⬇️ Daily Necessities:
✅ Soap & Bodywash
✅ Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
✅ Deodorant
✅ Shampoo & Conditioner
✅ Feminine Hygiene Products
✅ Diapers & Wipes
✅ Toilet Paper & Paper Towels

Donation Locations & Times:

📍 Location 1: Chinese School(Shaker Middle School, 475 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110)
⏰ Sunday, December 7: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
⏰ Sunday, December 14: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

📍 Location 2: Chinese Community Center (11 Avis Dr, Latham, NY 12110) – Lobby Room
⏰ December 1 – December 14

If you wish, you may leave your name at the donation site so the volunteer team can express their gratitude.

We also invite you to watch the advocacy video from our volunteers :
📹 https://youtu.be/guYLf8Wk7nw

Thank you for your support and kindness.

Chinese School Administration Team