Apr 28, 2008
Next XinXing Parent Meeting - May 19 at 7:00
The next parent meeting is May 19 @ 7pm. There will probably be a location change. Location and agenda will be posted May 15th.
"Tales of Heaven and Earth - Legends of the East II" - May 11 - Reserved Seats
The dance theater is reserving seats for XinXing for the 2:00 performance and will give us a group rate of $12/person. They will only hold the group seats until Friday. New kindergarten families are welcome to join.
Call Livia to purchase tickets at 612-327-5582.
More information about the performance see
http://xinxingacademy.blogspot.com/2008/04/tales-of-heavenand-earth-legends-of.html
Call Livia to purchase tickets at 612-327-5582.
More information about the performance see
http://xinxingacademy.blogspot.com/2008/04/tales-of-heavenand-earth-legends-of.html
Apr 23, 2008
MAIN Parent Meeting - May 15, 9:30 AM
XinXing Academy is hosting the next MAIN parent meeting Thursday, May 15th at 9:30. The topic will be to discuss goals and structure for next year. Everyone is welcome.
The meeting will be held in a conference room in the Hopkins Community Ed portion of the building. It does have a separate entrance from the main school, but it is the same address.
Hopkins Community Education Center
Room 207b
Please RSVP Mary Fabian, XinXing MAIN Parents representative
mcfabian@hotmail.com
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MAIN_Parents is a group of parent representatives from Immersion schools in the Twin City and surrounding area that get toegether to share knowledge and information surrounding immersion education from a parent perspective.
The meeting will be held in a conference room in the Hopkins Community Ed portion of the building. It does have a separate entrance from the main school, but it is the same address.
Hopkins Community Education Center
Room 207b
Please RSVP Mary Fabian, XinXing MAIN Parents representative
mcfabian@hotmail.com
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MAIN_Parents is a group of parent representatives from Immersion schools in the Twin City and surrounding area that get toegether to share knowledge and information surrounding immersion education from a parent perspective.
Apr 15, 2008
Summer Camps
Concordia's camp through Hopkins Community Ed is filling fast. Please add your name to the wait list if you want to go and it is full. The plan is to try and make it so everyone who wants to go can attend. Early registration is necessary to hire more teachers if necessary.
If you need afternoon childcare let Beth Ross know as I and some of the other Moms may be able to help out with afternoon play dates.
There are also lots of other Chinese camps available this summer that can accommodate different schedules, interests and needs. These are ideas not recommendations for language/culture summer camps (including the one offered through Hopkins). If any one has experience with any of these camp organizations and would like to make a recommendation, I will be happy to add it here.
Here are the camps again...
Chinese Day Camp Aug 11-15
Concordia Language Village with Hopkins Community Ed
For children entering 1st grade - 9:00-12:00 $190
Register today - space limited!
Hamline's Summer Language Institute (Several Offerings)
The Summer Language Institute provides campers the chance to learn from native or near-native speakers of their chosen language. Through games and sports, skits, arts and crafts, field trips, and service learning projects our campers will improve their language skills in a unique, enriching, and fun environment while becoming locally engaged and globally connected. $950 for full-day two week session.
http://www.hamline.edu/hamline_info/offices_services/studyabroad/sli/sli_home.html
Theater Nest Beijing 08 - July 14-25
Come to Beijing, China with us just before the Summer Olympics. Fly amazing dragon and phoenix kites. Hear ghost stories about The Forbidden Palace. Explore the old alley neighborhoods of Beijing--the famous hutongs. Do sidewalk water calligraphy. Be an Emperor, a princess, a dragon, a kung fu master. Puppets, fans, tai chi, ribbon dancing--we'll try it all. Classes are a mix of theater, movement, and visual arts. Theater teacher, Rhonda Lund has traveled to Beijing four times, and will share a multitude of cultural artifacts. Final original performance at 7 pm on July 25th. Location - Lynnhurst Park, Minneapolis Full day 9:30-4 $195 or half day 9:30-12:45 $130 https://www.reservemaster.com/activity_detail.asp?a=59539
Minhau (St. Paul)
Dates: July 21– 25, 2008
http://minhua.com/summercamp/MCACampindex08.htm
MN Huaxia Chinese School (Eden Prarie)
Session1 (6/16/ - 6/27 )
Session2 (7/07 - 7/18 )
Tuition: $300 per session; $165 one week or half day
After care (5:00 - 6:00PM): $30 per week.
Location: Eden Prairie, CMS (Center Middle School - current MN Huaxia Chinese School
www.mnhuaxia.org
Yinghau's Mandarin Chinese Summer Camp
Available for grades K-4th
Children will be instructed in hands-on activities focusing on
Chinese language andculture. Students will learn both spoken and
written Mandarin through crafts, games and nature projects.
Session 1: June 16th - July 11th - 8:00am to 12:00pm-No class 7/ 3-7/ 4
Session 2: July 14th - August 1st - 8:00am to 12:00pm
Price- $375.00 per session / $650.00 both sessions
International School of Minnesota
http://www.ism-sabis.net/pdf/KidsCamp%20Brochure2008.pdf
http://www.ism-sabis.net/pdf/KidsCampRegistrationForm2008.pdf
Breck Culture Camp
http://www.breckschool.org/our_schools/summer_programs/
Language Sprout Summer Camps
http://www.languagesprout.com/
If you need afternoon childcare let Beth Ross know as I and some of the other Moms may be able to help out with afternoon play dates.
There are also lots of other Chinese camps available this summer that can accommodate different schedules, interests and needs. These are ideas not recommendations for language/culture summer camps (including the one offered through Hopkins). If any one has experience with any of these camp organizations and would like to make a recommendation, I will be happy to add it here.
Here are the camps again...
Chinese Day Camp Aug 11-15
Concordia Language Village with Hopkins Community Ed
For children entering 1st grade - 9:00-12:00 $190
Register today - space limited!
Hamline's Summer Language Institute (Several Offerings)
The Summer Language Institute provides campers the chance to learn from native or near-native speakers of their chosen language. Through games and sports, skits, arts and crafts, field trips, and service learning projects our campers will improve their language skills in a unique, enriching, and fun environment while becoming locally engaged and globally connected. $950 for full-day two week session.
http://www.hamline.edu/hamline_info/offices_services/studyabroad/sli/sli_home.html
Theater Nest Beijing 08 - July 14-25
Come to Beijing, China with us just before the Summer Olympics. Fly amazing dragon and phoenix kites. Hear ghost stories about The Forbidden Palace. Explore the old alley neighborhoods of Beijing--the famous hutongs. Do sidewalk water calligraphy. Be an Emperor, a princess, a dragon, a kung fu master. Puppets, fans, tai chi, ribbon dancing--we'll try it all. Classes are a mix of theater, movement, and visual arts. Theater teacher, Rhonda Lund has traveled to Beijing four times, and will share a multitude of cultural artifacts. Final original performance at 7 pm on July 25th. Location - Lynnhurst Park, Minneapolis Full day 9:30-4 $195 or half day 9:30-12:45 $130 https://www.reservemaster.com/activity_detail.asp?a=59539
Minhau (St. Paul)
Dates: July 21– 25, 2008
http://minhua.com/summercamp/MCACampindex08.htm
MN Huaxia Chinese School (Eden Prarie)
Session1 (6/16/ - 6/27 )
Session2 (7/07 - 7/18 )
Tuition: $300 per session; $165 one week or half day
After care (5:00 - 6:00PM): $30 per week.
Location: Eden Prairie, CMS (Center Middle School - current MN Huaxia Chinese School
www.mnhuaxia.org
Yinghau's Mandarin Chinese Summer Camp
Available for grades K-4th
Children will be instructed in hands-on activities focusing on
Chinese language andculture. Students will learn both spoken and
written Mandarin through crafts, games and nature projects.
Session 1: June 16th - July 11th - 8:00am to 12:00pm-No class 7/ 3-7/ 4
Session 2: July 14th - August 1st - 8:00am to 12:00pm
Price- $375.00 per session / $650.00 both sessions
International School of Minnesota
http://www.ism-sabis.net/pdf/KidsCamp%20Brochure2008.pdf
http://www.ism-sabis.net/pdf/KidsCampRegistrationForm2008.pdf
Breck Culture Camp
http://www.breckschool.org/our_schools/summer_programs/
Language Sprout Summer Camps
http://www.languagesprout.com/
"Tales of Heaven and Earth - Legends of the East II" - May 11
Twin Cities Chinese Dance Center (TCCDC) is pleased to announce its 2008production: "Tales of Heavenand Earth Legends of the East II", which will be held at Concordia University E.M. Pearson Theatre in St. Paul, MN on Sunday, May 11, 2008. Show times are 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
"Tales of Heaven and Earth" is a continuation of the theme from last year, "Legends of the East". It showcases dances about heavenly goddesses and maidens, with movements interwoven with long silk ribbons and delicate expressions, to earthly mortals like the Terra Cotta Warriors and a classic Chinese love story akin to Romeo and Juliet. The show is sure to captivate audiences of all ages, with colorful costumes in an exciting repertoire of dances like the Lion and Kung Fu dances, as well as a series of ethnic dances performed by exuberant dancers.
For tickets, please call:
Tickets Sales: 952-236-8618, 612-327-5582 or 651-246-5735
Ticket Prices: Adults: $16, Children: $12
Group of Four Package: $48
Performance Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Show Times: 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Venue: Concordia University, E.M. Pearson Theatre
312 Hamline Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104
"Tales of Heaven and Earth" is a continuation of the theme from last year, "Legends of the East". It showcases dances about heavenly goddesses and maidens, with movements interwoven with long silk ribbons and delicate expressions, to earthly mortals like the Terra Cotta Warriors and a classic Chinese love story akin to Romeo and Juliet. The show is sure to captivate audiences of all ages, with colorful costumes in an exciting repertoire of dances like the Lion and Kung Fu dances, as well as a series of ethnic dances performed by exuberant dancers.
For tickets, please call:
Tickets Sales: 952-236-8618, 612-327-5582 or 651-246-5735
Ticket Prices: Adults: $16, Children: $12
Group of Four Package: $48
Performance Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Show Times: 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Venue: Concordia University, E.M. Pearson Theatre
312 Hamline Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104
Apr 14, 2008
XinXing Spring Sing - May 27th at 2:30
May 27, XinXing students perform their Spring Sing for parents at 2:30 in the cafeteria followed by a visit to the gym with Mr. Strong.
Summer Playground Playdates
Playground Playdates - June 24, July 22, 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 kindergarters in an informal setting. This also provides an opportunity for the incoming kindergarteners to get comfortable with his/her new school.
Question and Answer Session - July 22 at 6:30 - Eisenhower’s Wetlands Café
At one of the playground playdates, 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.
Join XinXing families at the playground for a chance to see school friends over the summer and get acquainted with the new kindergarters in an informal setting. This also provides an opportunity for the incoming kindergarteners to get comfortable with his/her new school.
Question and Answer Session - July 22 at 6:30 - Eisenhower’s Wetlands Café
At one of the playground playdates, 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.
Spring Fling - April 24 6:00
Spring Fling is a vocal and visual celebration! Come to Eisenhower April 24 and see art work from all of the students and listen to our children sing at 6:00 PM. Please bring your children 15 minutes early to prepare for performance.
Apr 3, 2008
XinXing Parent Meeting - April 14 7:00
The parent meeting will be located in the staff lounge at Eisenhower. (The staff lounge is through the main doors. Go past main office and all the way down the hall where you take a left.Go almost to the end of the hall and take a right. Look for staff lounge.)
Planning for next year 2008-2009- Discussion Topics
Parent Group mission statement
Parent group structure proposal
XinXing Events review
Ike events review
Fundraising goals/sample annual budget
Volunteer positions
Calendar
Event Planning for this year
Zoo field trip on May 2nd
Passage to China May 17th
End of the year party
Summer picnic – August 6th
New Parent Q&A on July 22nd playdate
Canvas Bag designs
XinXing spirit updates for spring
Updates
Chinese cooking class May 17
Chinese family dinner May 12th-RSVP and additional activities
Summer camp
May 12 Parent meeting - reschedule
Planning for next year 2008-2009- Discussion Topics
Parent Group mission statement
Parent group structure proposal
XinXing Events review
Ike events review
Fundraising goals/sample annual budget
Volunteer positions
Calendar
Event Planning for this year
Zoo field trip on May 2nd
Passage to China May 17th
End of the year party
Summer picnic – August 6th
New Parent Q&A on July 22nd playdate
Canvas Bag designs
XinXing spirit updates for spring
Updates
Chinese cooking class May 17
Chinese family dinner May 12th-RSVP and additional activities
Summer camp
May 12 Parent meeting - reschedule
Kindergarten Roundup - April 10 6:30
XinXing Academy welcomes our new kindergarteners and their families!
When Buying Chinese Books - Buy Simplified Chinese!
Be careful what you purchase when buying Chinese materials for home use.
There is Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Make sure you know what you are buying!
A word from Zhining...
It is important for parents to know that at this stage of our student learning Chinese, we are not ready to introduce Traditional Chinese yet. If we show them that there are two forms for one character it will be very confusing.
There is Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Make sure you know what you are buying!
A word from Zhining...
It is important for parents to know that at this stage of our student learning Chinese, we are not ready to introduce Traditional Chinese yet. If we show them that there are two forms for one character it will be very confusing.
Dragon Festival July 12-13
http://www.dragonfestival.org/index.htm
The 2008 Dragon Festival is coming.
July 12 and 13, 2008
The 2008 Dragon Festival is coming.
July 12 and 13, 2008
A Passage to China: An Interactive Journey- May 17
XinXing Academy is participating! - Volunteers Need!
http://www.chineseheritagefoundation.org/news/images/passage_ad_april_final.pdf
Come celebrate Asian Heritage Month by exploring China. Chinese organizations from around the Twin Cities will participate in teaching about different parts of China. Kids can get a passport and get stamped at each station. They can turn in their completed passport for a prize.
We will have local Chinese artists, delicious Chinese food, and cultural performances throughout the day. Children can participate in setting off mock fireworks before dragon dances that will begin each hour.
May 17, 2008
10:00am - 4:00pm
Southdale Shopping Mall
10 Southdale Center
Edina, MN 55435
http://www.chineseheritagefoundation.org/news/images/passage_ad_april_final.pdf
Come celebrate Asian Heritage Month by exploring China. Chinese organizations from around the Twin Cities will participate in teaching about different parts of China. Kids can get a passport and get stamped at each station. They can turn in their completed passport for a prize.
We will have local Chinese artists, delicious Chinese food, and cultural performances throughout the day. Children can participate in setting off mock fireworks before dragon dances that will begin each hour.
May 17, 2008
10:00am - 4:00pm
Southdale Shopping Mall
10 Southdale Center
Edina, MN 55435
Wishes For the Sky- April 20 - 11-4
http://www.wishesforthesky.org/static/FLYER_Community_March3-1.pdf
Wishes for the Sky is a large-scale multidisciplinary public art event celebrating Earth Day.
Wishes for the Sky consists of wish-writing and kite-flying to create a large mobile in the sky; a bamboo wind chimes sculpture called House to Touch the Wind; a sound installation called Promises to the Earth; and a Wishmaking Pavillion. The experience is interactive and relies on attendees to make the collaborative work of art.
Wishes for the Sky is a day of wishing, a work of public art, and an expression of environmental sustainability inspired by ancient Chinese traditions of flying wishes on kites.
Bring a windchime. Please don't bring your own kite.
Supported by more than 20 organizations, this nature-inspired day of wishing was attended by 1800 people in 2007, its inaugural year.
Even with 1800 attendees we produced only 5 pounds of trash—a remarkable feat according to Eureka Recycling we set a new standard for sustainable event production.
Each year the first wish is given to Earth Day’s firstborn in St. Paul. The first wish for Earth Day 2007 was made by Senait Hadera for her baby son Remon:
Lucky Baby!
God give us peace for the world.
Lucky Baby is born.
Peace for everyone, peace for the world.
Amen.
Wishes for the Sky is a large-scale multidisciplinary public art event celebrating Earth Day.
Wishes for the Sky consists of wish-writing and kite-flying to create a large mobile in the sky; a bamboo wind chimes sculpture called House to Touch the Wind; a sound installation called Promises to the Earth; and a Wishmaking Pavillion. The experience is interactive and relies on attendees to make the collaborative work of art.
Wishes for the Sky is a day of wishing, a work of public art, and an expression of environmental sustainability inspired by ancient Chinese traditions of flying wishes on kites.
Bring a windchime. Please don't bring your own kite.
Supported by more than 20 organizations, this nature-inspired day of wishing was attended by 1800 people in 2007, its inaugural year.
Even with 1800 attendees we produced only 5 pounds of trash—a remarkable feat according to Eureka Recycling we set a new standard for sustainable event production.
Each year the first wish is given to Earth Day’s firstborn in St. Paul. The first wish for Earth Day 2007 was made by Senait Hadera for her baby son Remon:
Lucky Baby!
God give us peace for the world.
Lucky Baby is born.
Peace for everyone, peace for the world.
Amen.
Apr 2, 2008
Festival of Nations May 1-4
At the 2008 Festival of Nations, 90 different ethnic groups from around the world will share their foods, crafts and traditions that form the mosaic of our American culture. Enjoy one of the nation’s largest and longest-running multi-cultural events and discover that there is so much more to who we are.
May 1-4 - Rivercentre in St Paul
http://www.festivalofnations.com/
May 1-4 - Rivercentre in St Paul
http://www.festivalofnations.com/
