Please come visit us at our new site - http://www.beidouxingmn.com//
There will be no more updates here.
Bei Dou Xing, which means Northern or Guiding Star, is the new name for the XinXing Parent Group. Notice that the web address has "mn" after beidouxing.
Thanks!
Jul 31, 2008
Jul 27, 2008
Dance Drama - Women in China - August Showtimes
Dance Drama
Women in China
by
World Renouned Choreographer
Shen Pei Debuts
in the Fringe Festival
Showtimes - Aug. 2 at 7:00pm, Aug. 3 at 10:00pm,
Aug. 7 at 10:00pm, Aug. 8 at 5:30, Aug. 10 at 2:30:00pm
Ritz Theater - Tickets $10
345 ave. NE
Mpls, MN 55413
Tel: 612-623-7660
Fax: 612-623-4523
Women in China
by
World Renouned Choreographer
Shen Pei Debuts
in the Fringe Festival
Showtimes - Aug. 2 at 7:00pm, Aug. 3 at 10:00pm,
Aug. 7 at 10:00pm, Aug. 8 at 5:30, Aug. 10 at 2:30:00pm
Ritz Theater - Tickets $10
345 ave. NE
Mpls, MN 55413
Tel: 612-623-7660
Fax: 612-623-4523
Jul 23, 2008
Summer Olympics Event Schedule
The latest addition on China Insight (a local Chinese-related newspaper) has lots about the Summer Olympics including the schedule of all the events!
Jul 19, 2008
Jul 10, 2008
Upcoming Summer Events
Don't forget to mark your calendar for the upcoming events.
Playground Playdates - July 22(also Q&A for new families) and Aug 19 at 6:30 - Eisenhower’s Playground
Join XinXing families at the playground for a chance to see school friends over the summer and get acquainted with the new kindergartners in an informal setting. This also provides an opportunity for the incoming kindergartners to get comfortable with his/her new school.
Question and Answer Session - July 22 at 6:30 - Eisenhower’s Wetlands Café
During the playground playdate on July 22, there will be a Q&A session. New families will get a chance to discuss Chinese immersion with immersion experts and returning first grade parents. Childcare will be available.
XinXing Academy’s Summer Family Picnic August 6th at 6:00PM. This is a fun opportunity to meet XinXing families and staff! Bring a picnic meal and drinks for your family. Dessert will be provided. Family pictures will be taken for the school directory and school shirts will be handed out to new kindergarteners.
Playground Playdates - July 22(also Q&A for new families) and Aug 19 at 6:30 - Eisenhower’s Playground
Join XinXing families at the playground for a chance to see school friends over the summer and get acquainted with the new kindergartners in an informal setting. This also provides an opportunity for the incoming kindergartners to get comfortable with his/her new school.
Question and Answer Session - July 22 at 6:30 - Eisenhower’s Wetlands Café
During the playground playdate on July 22, there will be a Q&A session. New families will get a chance to discuss Chinese immersion with immersion experts and returning first grade parents. Childcare will be available.
XinXing Academy’s Summer Family Picnic August 6th at 6:00PM. This is a fun opportunity to meet XinXing families and staff! Bring a picnic meal and drinks for your family. Dessert will be provided. Family pictures will be taken for the school directory and school shirts will be handed out to new kindergarteners.
Jun 19, 2008
Chinese Videos
Zhining has kindly added to the Chinese videos available.
The video links are listed in a PDF file. Click on the link below. The PDF file will open allowing you to click on video links and read the summaries Zhining has included.
CCTV.com Chinese Videos
Also, the Mickey Mouse site is also up and running. Here is the link.
http://www.56.com/h69/uv.index.php?user=anning0801
The video links are listed in a PDF file. Click on the link below. The PDF file will open allowing you to click on video links and read the summaries Zhining has included.
CCTV.com Chinese Videos
Also, the Mickey Mouse site is also up and running. Here is the link.
http://www.56.com/h69/uv.index.php?user=anning0801
Jun 16, 2008
Biking China Starts Today
Follow Steven, Billy and Craig as they bike through China for Red Thread a charity organization for Chinese orphanages. Today is day 1...Beijing. See video at http://bikingchina.wordpress.com/ .
Jun 12, 2008
Before & After School Childcare
If you need childcare before or after school for next school year be sure to contact Kids & Company as soon as possible!
(952) 988-4274
ike_kidsco@hopkins.k12.mn.us
District Office
952-988-4080
kids&company@hopkins.k12.mn.us
http://courseweb.hopkins.k12.mn.us/course/view.php?id=730
(952) 988-4274
ike_kidsco@hopkins.k12.mn.us
District Office
952-988-4080
kids&company@hopkins.k12.mn.us
http://courseweb.hopkins.k12.mn.us/course/view.php?id=730
Jun 8, 2008
Chinese Videos
Zhining sent an update with links for the Chinese Videos.
******Important Notice*****
Please note there are links available that may take your child to a video you don't want him or her to see. The parents need to select the videos and be in charge of what videos the children are watching.
1.YouTube
https://rygel.superinfoinc.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=anning0801
2. Youku web (a Chinese website)
http://u.youku.com/user_show/uid_XinXingHopkins
Zhining will be adding to the list of videos this summer. Also, let her know if you have a problem with the videos on the site.
******Important Notice*****
Please note there are links available that may take your child to a video you don't want him or her to see. The parents need to select the videos and be in charge of what videos the children are watching.
1.YouTube
https://rygel.superinfoinc.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=anning0801
2. Youku web (a Chinese website)
http://u.youku.com/user_show/uid_XinXingHopkins
Zhining will be adding to the list of videos this summer. Also, let her know if you have a problem with the videos on the site.
Jun 6, 2008
XinXing Picnic
The XinXing children had great fun at the picnic on Thursday. Here are some pictures.
http://www.fototime.com/inv/AC28AC6F2F6A9C3
http://www.fototime.com/inv/AC28AC6F2F6A9C3
May 28, 2008
Zhou Family Relief Fund
One of Yinghau Academy's kindergarten teachers, Caiyun Zhou, was greatly affected by the recent earthquake in Sichuan Province, China.
Here is a post from Yinghau's website if you would like to contribute.
"Zhou is from a rural area outside the provincial capital of Chengdu. Her family's houses and businesses were destroyed, including the school where her sister teaches and the school where her father was principal for more than 30 years. As a school, we would like to raise money to help support Zhou's family and community. Our primary goal is to provide financial support so that necessities such as food and water can be acquired. Additionally, we would like to raise enough money to repair her family's house, business, and especially, the severely damaged schools where her father and sister work.
Donations can be made in both cash and check form. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to Yinghau Academy, or brought to any Bremer Bank location. Please write checks to Caiyun Zhou: Zhou Family Relief Fund. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Yinghau Academy."
Address: 1355 Pierce Butler RouteSt. Paul MN 55104
Here is a post from Yinghau's website if you would like to contribute.
"Zhou is from a rural area outside the provincial capital of Chengdu. Her family's houses and businesses were destroyed, including the school where her sister teaches and the school where her father was principal for more than 30 years. As a school, we would like to raise money to help support Zhou's family and community. Our primary goal is to provide financial support so that necessities such as food and water can be acquired. Additionally, we would like to raise enough money to repair her family's house, business, and especially, the severely damaged schools where her father and sister work.
Donations can be made in both cash and check form. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to Yinghau Academy, or brought to any Bremer Bank location. Please write checks to Caiyun Zhou: Zhou Family Relief Fund. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Yinghau Academy."
Address: 1355 Pierce Butler RouteSt. Paul MN 55104
May 27, 2008
School Picnic Party - June 5th 11:30-1:30
The two XinXing kindergarten classes will be going to a nearby park on Thursday June 5th from 11:30-1:30 to celebrate the end of the year. Please send a bag lunch with your children that day. We will be supplying juice boxes and fruit snacks. Parents are welcome.
