Important Dates
January 21 | Chinese New Year Celebration, Secondary COL, Last Day of School
January 22 | Chinese New Year Holiday Begins, Campus Closed
February 10 | School Resumes
February 17 | ISA Testing Week
February 26 | WAM SLAM
The purpose of this high-level calendar is to communicate when our campus will be open. Dates are subject to change so we encourage you to check back frequently.
J-Term Update
Thank you for attending our J-term information session last week. For those parents who couldn’t make it, please check this slides for more information. Here is the following events arrangement:
- Please check J-term program introduction and registration link on WeChat “School Notices” and submit your registration before February 9.
- J-term office hour: 8:30-9:30 a.m., January 20 | 3F, A12. Feel free to stop by 3F, A12 any time between 8:30-9:30
If you have other questions, feel free to contact our campus J-term lead Ms. Faye at faye.yu@avenueschina.cn or SD J-term lead Ms. Nico at xun.wu@avenueschina.cn.
Secondary Division Updates
Chinese New Year Celebration
Tuesday, January 21, will be the last school day of this semester, and we are really looking forward to our Chinese New Year Celebration this week. We hope to see you there! Here are the details, and please attend the event according to the schedule below:
- 7:45-8:00: Student Arrival
- 8:15-8:30: Parents wait in the A8 lobby and place the snacks on the table
- 8:30-8:45: Opening performance and speech at A8-5F
- 8:45-10:00: Celebration of Learning
- 10:00-10:30: Parents proceed to A19 to participate in the New Year activities, while students clean and organize their classrooms and personal lockers
- 10:30-12:30: Cultural Heritage Experience
- 11:00-11:30: Secondary Lunch Time
- 12:30-12:45: Lion Dance Performance
Your Cooperation Is Needed for the Following:
- All families will arrive at the same time to participate in the event. We kindly ask that you use a taxi or opt for green transportation on that day.
- Please prepare some snacks, preferably from your hometown, to share with the whole community.
- It is recommended that you and your child wear clothing with red elements on the day.
- After the event ends at 12:45, students will continue for a full day. If your child needs to leave early, please submit a leave change request in advance through the WeChat school app.
- After-school programs will be canceled that day. Dismissal will be at 4:00 p.m., and school buses will depart at 4:10 p.m.
Thank you for your cooperation and support. Happy New Year!
School Bus Update
Please note that on the last day of the semester, January 21, there will be no after-school program at Avenues. As a result, the second round of school bus trips will be cancelled.
The departure time and location for the FIRST BUS will remain unchanged:
- Primary and Secondary Divisions: 4:10 p.m. departure from A8
- ELC: 3:35 p.m. departure from A18
Thank you for your support of the bus team this semester. We look forward to seeing you next semester!
ISA Sample Questions
Several community members have asked for examples and samples of what might be covered in the upcoming International Schools’ Assessment. Please see linked sample packets below.
Reading Grades 3- 10: ISA Reading Sample Material G3-10_2023.pdf
Math Grades 3- 10: ISA Maths Sample Material G3-10_2023.pdf
Comprehensive Fee Statement of 2024-25 Second Semester
The school’s finance team has issued the comprehensive fee statement for the second semester of the 2024–25 academic year. Please check the payment notice sent via WeChat under "School Notices." The deadline for payment of the second semester fees is 5:00 p.m. on January 24.
February Menu
Please click the button below to view the February snack and lunch menu.
Lost and Found
over the course of the first semester, we have accumulated a collection of lost items and clothing, which are always placed at the rack at the front door of A8. If your child has lost items, please encourage them to check the rack and retrieve it before the Winter Break. Any Avenues-branded gear will be held onto for our family exchange, while non-Avenues logo clothes will be donated to families in need.
Parenting Workshop Series from a Family Life Cycle Perspective
What is the Family Life Cycle, and how can it help my child?
Family Life Cycle Theory helps parents understand the challenges children face at different stages of development, as well as how the family must adapt to these changes. As children grow, parents not only support them in their developmental tasks but also work together as a family to navigate the challenges these transitions may bring. Successfully managing these challenges can help children grow healthily and promote family harmony and stability.
What will I gain from this workshop series?
By attending this workshop series, you will learn how to understand your family's current life cycle stage and how to manage potential parent-child relationship challenges during these phases. You will gain:
- Insights into your family's life cycle and your child’s current developmental tasks.
- Practical methods to improve parent-child relationships at various stages
- Support and experience-sharing from other parents.
These skills will help you provide a stable, positive support system for your child, aiding their development and reducing the risk of behavioral problems while strengthening trust within the family.
Learn more about the program by following this link: Parenting Workshop Series from a Family Life Cycle Perspective.pdf
Please follow this link if you’re interested in signing up:
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