(二) 畢業典禮預演
Graduation Commencement - 5/4 @9:50am
這週六是我們的畢業典禮，也是我們學年的最後一天！在這一天，我們準備有豐富的成果表演節目，要展現給所有的中文書院家庭。會後，有熱心家長提供的茶會，為表達對老師的感謝之意。同時也讓我們有機會，在下學年再次相聚前，把茶言歡。
This Saturday is our graduation commencement and the last day of our school year! This ceremony is to showcase students' Chinese proficiency or what they have learned in the class to all CAoC families. After that, there will be a reception provided by parent volunteers, so that we can show our appreciation to the teachers and have a nice talk before our next reunion.
多謝預演週提供各方協助的義工家長們，我們星期六見！
Thanks again to the volunteers who helped with the graduation commencement. See you on Saturday!
注意事項：
1) 節目於9:50 am準點開始，請大家提醒大家，提早於禮堂就位。
The show starts at 9:50 am. Please remind each other and be seated before then.
2) 請使用禮堂外，呈弧形排列的大門，進入禮堂。
Please enter the building through the entrances outside the auditorium.
3) 節目單/座位表，將會擺至入口方便領取。
Program list/seating chart will be available when entering the auditorium.
4) 茶會預計11:30 am左右，於餐廳開放。
Reception will be opened at 11:30am in the cafeteria.
5) 切記食物不能離開餐廳使用。謝謝體諒！
No food is allowed outside the cafeteria. Thank you for understanding!
6) 請義工們於 9:00 - 9:20 am 到場進行前置作業，萬分感謝！
Volunteers, please come between 9:00 - 9:20am. Deeply appreciated!
(三) 學業成就獎
Academic Achievement Award - 4/27
根據學生在課堂上的表現和參與度以及識字識詞比賽的成績，幼稚園以上的班級，每個人都會獲得一個獎盃。幼幼班的小朋友，將在5月4日表演後頒獲結業證書。我們衷心為大家的成就感到高興，並鼓勵大家在下學年繼續努力，取得更大的進步！謝謝師生家長各方的齊心協力！
Each student at Kindergarten level or above receives one trophy based on performance and engagement in the class and academic contest result. For pre-K students, they will receive a certificate after their performance on May 4th. We would like to celebrate everyone's success and encourage all of us keep up on our hard work and make greater progress next school year! Thank you to teachers, students and parents for your concerted efforts!
(五) 寫作觀摩
Chinese Composition Exhibition 4/27
今年的寫作觀摩，有十一位小朋友參加。其中包括：八位傳統班二、四、五的學生，以及三位 CSL2的小朋友。
We have collected eleven pieces of work this year for the Chinese Composition Exhibition. These are done by: eight traditional class students in level 2, 4, and 5, and three students in CSL2.
作文題目包括：中文學校、我的好朋友、我的滑雪經驗、飯糰、布拉姆斯和遊子吟、及我的新年。
The topic of those essays include: Chinese Academy of Cleveland, my best friend, my skiing experience, rice ball, Brahms and the Traveller's Chant, and my Lunar New Year.
寫作對大多數的學生來說，是一個不小的挑戰，但諸位願意踏出自己的舒適圈，測試自己的極限，教務深感敬佩與欣慰。
Writing is definitely a big challenge for most students, so the director of academic affair is deeply impressed by your courage and pleased that you are willing to step out of your comfort zone and test your limits.
讓我們一起來欣賞學生的文章！
Let’s take a look at all your work!
(六) 書法藝術之美
The Beauty of Calligraphy Art - 4/27
寫作觀摩與書法藝術之美二者，皆是台灣僑務委員會贊助中文學院，為惠及旅美僑民子弟，並推廣中華文化，所舉辦的文化活動。
Both events, Chinese Composition Exhibition and The Beauty of Calligraphy Art, are cultural activities organized by CAoC sponsored by the The Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC ) to benefit the children of overseas Taiwanese in the USA and promote Chinese culture.
這次的書法活動，每個班級因年齡、興趣不同，改以不同以往的形式舉行。並且我們分班，在不同時段進行，以節省人力物力。
This calligraphy activity was held in a different format for each class due to their different ages and interests. And we divide the work into classes and conduct it at different times to save manpower and material resources.
小小班及低年級學生，我們採用萬次寫字帖與水筆，以避免課堂行進中，學生衣物沾染墨汁，或課後的場地清洗。小朋友先從基本筆畫開始學習，之後習寫最簡單的中文字，數字一二三。甚至在高一點的班級，可以挑戰書寫數字一至十。
For small classes and lower grade students, we use multiple writing pads and water pens to prevent students’ clothes from being stained with ink during class, or from cleaning the venue after class. The kids starts from basic calligraphy strokes. Then, practice number one, two, three. The kids in higher level are able to try more complicated characters such as number one to ten.
而高年級學生，已經有過書寫毛筆的經驗，講師便帶領她們領略國畫的趣味，用傳統文房四寶復刻風雅文士的瀟灑及中國式的審美觀。讓每位學生在課堂結束後，都可以帶回自己的墨寶回家。
As for senior students, who already have experience in writing with a brush, the lecturer will lead them to appreciate the taste of traditional Chinese painting and use the four traditional treasures of the study to reproduce the elegance and Chinese aesthetics of elegant scholars. The student can even take home her own calligraphy treasure after class.
Questions?
CAoC Principal: 鄭有為 (Tim)
Academic Affairs: 韓宜潔 (EJ)
TCML: 王雅真 (Erica)
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