1. Treat Day is Tomorrow and it is 5th grade’s turn to bake; please do so if you are able, thank you!

2. Our Class Photo is tomorrow, Thursday the 20th of January

3.Walking With the Dinosaurs

When:  Friday, January 21,2011

(Chaperones, please meet us at the grade level project area, by 8:45.)

Where: Expo Culture Center (Mercedes-Benz Arena)/ 1200 Expo Avenue, Shanghai

How:   All parents must come to school, ride the bus and then they may leave the play with their children as long as they have informed their child’s teacher prior to departure.

Lunch:   Students must bring a packed lunch.  We will have a picnic lunch on the bus.

Why: To learn about theatrical events and enhance our migration unit.

Description:

“After years of planning, the award-winning BBC TV series, Walking with Dinosaurs, comes to life in a stunning theatrical event. Internationally renowned designers have worked with scientists to create 15 life-size dinosaurs, including the terror of the ancient terrain, Tyrannosaurus-Rex! Be amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures ever to walk the earth return before your eyes.”

5. Chinese New Year Celebration

This year, SAS Pudong will host a school-wide Chinese New Year Celebration on Thursday, January 27. You are invited to join us for a Traditional Chinese Lunch with your child followed by a fantastic show of Authentic Chinese performances. You will also have a great opportunity to enjoy various exhibitions of your children’s artwork and progress on their Chinese learning. Please come and enjoy a great celebration, a perfect way to start your Chinese New Year Holiday.

When and where is the Chinese New Year Celebration?

Date: Thursday, January 27

11:30 AM- 12:30 PM: Traditional Chinese Luncheon served in both school cafeterias* Please see note below

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Traditional Chinese Performances In High School Gym

Complimentary Bus Transportation: Depart 10:00 A.M. from Jinqiao Starbucks; Return at 3:00 P.M. to Jinqiao Starbucks

Traditional Chinese Dress is encouraged!

What is Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year also called the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is the most important holiday among the Chinese. This year, year of rabbit, the festival begins on February 3rd, which is the first day (Pinyin: chu xi) of the first month (Pinyin: zheng yue) in the Chinese calendar and ends on February 17th with the Lantern Festival that is on the 15th day. Chinese New Year’s Eve is the day for all family members to gather for a reunion dinner. Food for the dinner will include items such as pork, duck, chicken and sweet delicacies. The family ends the night with firecrackers. Early the next morning, the children greet their parents by wishing them a healthy and happy new year and receive money in red envelopes(Hong Bao). Lion and dragon dances are some of the traditional performances throughout the country. This year, in addition to these performances, SAS Pudong has invited many other distinguished performers such as sand dances and Peking opera face change, etc.

How do I buy tickets?

This is FREE, no tickets necessary. This celebration is an opportunity for SAS Pudong to treat all parents, students and teachers with a great show.
Also, for the latest information, click here for the PTSA General Blog.

Thank you,

The Chinese New Year Celebration Committee

*Please note: due to space constraints for this special event, parents are requested to enjoy the Luncheon with your children in their regularly assigned cafeteria. Parents will view the Traditional Chinese Performances following the Luncheon; all students will view a morning performance prior to the luncheon.