News Update

Hello Parents,

Online registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open.

**Returning Families:**
If you already have a CCC Chinese School account, simply log in and register for your classes.

**New Families:**
Please create an account first, then follow the instructions to complete your student's information and course registration.
https://registration.albanychineseschool.org/albany/family_login

If you registered before this announcement was posted, that means If you registered for the class before July 2nd, please log in and make sure your registration was successfully submitted.

📚 **New Chinese Curriculum – YangYang Chinese**

Starting this school year, CCC Chinese School is introducing the **YangYang Chinese** curriculum.

Designed specifically for Chinese heritage students growing up overseas, YangYang Chinese provides a well-structured, engaging program that helps students develop strong listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while building confidence in using Chinese in everyday life. The curriculum also incorporates Chinese culture throughout the lessons, helping students strengthen their cultural identity.

For older students, the advanced courses are fully aligned with the **College Board AP Chinese** exam, providing thorough preparation for students planning to take the AP Chinese exam.

🌟 **Enrichment Classes**

In addition to Chinese language classes (YangYang Chinese and Chinese as a Second Language), we offer a wide variety of popular enrichment courses.

**For Children & Teens:**
• Dance
• Art
• Chess
• Public Speaking, Debate & TEDx Talks
• Math
• AP Computer Science
• Cybersecurity & AI
• Python Programming
• Intro to Robotics
• Hans on STEM
• Martial Arts
• Basketball
• Badminton

**For Adults:**
• Chinese
• English ( English as a second language)
• Traditional Chinese Meridian Wellness
• Chinese Opera Dance
• Badminton
• Basketball & Badminton Club

Course Schedule:
https://registration.albanychineseschool.org/albany/courses

💰** 2026–2027 Tuition**

To continue improving our programs, introduce the new curriculum, expand course offerings, and keep up with rising costs for facilities and school operations, tuition has been increased by 15% this year. This is our first tuition adjustment in several years. As a nonprofit school, we invest all tuition revenue back into our programs to provide students with the best possible learning experience.

Non-CCC Members:
• 1st & 2nd Period: $527 ( Total 27 lessons)
• 3rd Period: $247 (Total 25 lessons)

CCC Members:
• 1st & 2nd Period: $369 (Total 27 lessons)
• 3rd Period: $173 (Total 25 lessons)

PTA Deposit
A **$80 PTA deposit** is required.
• **$60** will be refunded after you complete your parent volunteer duty.
• The remaining **$20** covers the cost of the student yearbook.

📝 **Registration Instructions**
Please read the registration guide and school policies here:
https://registration.albanychineseschool.org/albany/node/4670

📅 **First Day of School**
Sunday, September 13, 2026

School Calendar:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19iDnfxZ9zCcMBBO0R6GTwtq_VqbsdXR6/view?u...

📍 **Location**
Shaker Middle School
475 Watervliet-Shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110

If you have any questions, please contact us:
📧 principal@cccalbany.org

Chinese School Administration Team

Volunteer opportunities for Middle and high schoolers!!

Our youth volunteer Team will go to the Senior Center on July 10th to host a game night. Each student will bring a game to play with the seniors. Pizza is provided.

Students will spend the evening playing games and socializing with senior residents. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community, build communication skills, and create meaningful connections across generations.

The game can be a board game, a card game, chess, etc. It is OK you don't have a game to bring, write "None" on the form. But we highly encourage you to bring a game.

?️Time: Friday, July 10. Arrival Time: 5:15 PM; Pizza time:5:30 PM


? Location: Shaker Pointe Senior Center, 1 Bell Tower Drive Watervliet, NY 12189

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Bring a favorite game from home (board games, card games, or other indoor games suitable for seniors)

• Be patient, respectful, and friendly

? Sign-Up link https://forms.gle/8FPzJLmFUdRyV8hX6 Deadline: July 2

⚠️ Space is limited! If you are interested, please sign up as soon as possible.

✅ Participating students will earn community service hours.

We hope you’ll join us for a fun community service night!

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CCC中文学校 Youth Volunteer Team 诚邀初中和高中学生参加暑期社区义工活动：

Game Night with Seniors
和老人中心的爷爷奶奶一起度过一个充满欢笑与温暖的夜晚！

通过陪伴长者玩游戏、聊天互动，同学们不仅能够收获社区服务时数，更能培养耐心，爱心与责任感，及沟通交流能力。

? 活动时间：
Friday, July 10, 2026
5:15 PM – 7:30 PM

? 活动地点：
Shaker Pointe Senior Center
1 Bell Tower Drive, Watervliet, NY 12189

? 活动提供 Pizza 晚餐。

? 欢迎每位同学自带一个游戏（如桌游、扑克牌游戏或其他室内游戏），与长者一起分享快乐！如果没有合适的游戏，也完全没有关系，欢迎积极参加！

? 报名链接：
https://forms.gle/8FPzJLmFUdRyV8hX6

⚠️ 名额有限，请于 July 2 前完成报名，额满即止！

让我们一起用行动传递温暖！

如有任何问题，请联系：
? school.youth.volunteer@cccalbany.org

中文学校行政团队

亲爱的家长和同学们：

CCC 中文学校组织参加7月3号 Colonie Town’s 250th Independence Parade，诚邀你参加。

每年，Colonie Town 会举办独立日游行，以庆祝独立日、弘扬社区精神、展示本地组织风采。历年参与游行的团体包括：

• Fire departments and EMS units
• Police departments
• Veterans organizations
• Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
• Youth sports teams
• School bands and student organizations
• Community service groups
• Cultural organizations
• Local elected officials
• Antique car clubs and classic vehicles
• Businesses and nonprofit organizations

作为社区的公益组织之一，CCC 中文学校学生能够参与此次盛会，是一次机会展示community unity, volunteerism, youth leadership, and the cultural diversity to makes our community vibrant and welcoming.

如学生有兴趣参加，请于 2026年6月26日前 填写报名表。也欢迎家长报名，与我们共同参加游行。

报名表：
https://forms.gle/1fFZRZFXn5h5uk9R8

活动详情
? 日期： 2026年7月3日（星期五）
? 集合时间： 上午7:45
? 集合地点： Siena University 停车场 U（详见附件地图）

? 建议着装： 请穿红色上衣或红色T恤。

更多活动细节请参阅报名表。

本次游行路线全长约2英里。游行结束后，欢迎大家继续参加庆祝活动，包括参观商家摊位、观看鸣炮表演、欣赏现场音乐和娱乐节目，以及各类活动。

如有任何疑问，请联系：

? school.youth.volunteer@cccalbany.org

期待大家积极参与，共同庆祝这一特别的社区盛会！

中文学校行政团队

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Dear Parents and Students,

You are invited to represent CCC Chinese School in the Town of Colonie’s 250th Independence Day Celebration Parade on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Each year, the Town of Colonie hosts an Independence Day parade to celebrate Independence day, community spirit, local organizations, and civic pride. Parade participants typically include:

• Fire departments and EMS units
• Police departments
• Veterans organizations
• Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
• Youth sports teams
• School bands and student organizations
• Community service groups
• Cultural organizations
• Local elected officials
• Antique car clubs and classic vehicles
• Businesses and nonprofit organizations

It is an honor for CCC Chinese School students to participate in this community event, promoting community unity, volunteerism, youth leadership, and the cultural diversity to makes our community vibrant and welcoming.

If you are interested in participating, please complete the registration form by June 26, 2026. Parents are welcome to register and march with us as well.

Registration Form:
https://forms.gle/1fFZRZFXn5h5uk9R8

Event Details
? Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
? Arriving Time: 7:45 AM
?Gather Location: Siena University, Parking Lot U (see attached map).

?Recommended attire: wear a red top/shirt.

Please see more details in the registration form.

The parade route is approximately 2 miles long. After the parade, Everyone is welcome to enjoy vendors, a cannon-firing demonstration, live music, entertainment, and activities.

If you have any questions, please contact:

? school.youth.volunteer@cccalbany.org

We hope you will join us for this special community celebration!

Chinese School Administration Team