Important Dates
June 16 | Nursery COL
June 18 | Small World COL
June 20 | Last Day of School Year (half-day), campus closed
Augest 21 | First Day of School
The 2025-2026 School Calendar is Now Available
This high-level calendar provides key dates for when our campus will be open. Please note that dates are subject to change.
ELC Updates
Dear ELC families,
As we enter the final week of the school year, it’s natural to reflect on the growth and learning that have unfolded over the past months. Together, we’ve witnessed incredible milestones, celebrated accomplishments, and supported children’s growth.
This time of year also invites us to look ahead; to consider the next academic year, to plan for summer days that are both enriching and restorative, and to think about how we can nurture routines that support independence and confidence.
Amid all this planning and reflecting, let’s also pause and recenter around a guiding principle of early childhood learning: the power of play. At its heart, play is where discovery, connection, and growth come alive. It is through play that children experiment, imagine, and problem-solve. Play builds language and social skills, fosters creativity, and sparks the joy that makes learning meaningful and enduring.
As you look to the weeks ahead, we encourage you to prioritize moments of play as a family. Build the sandcastle together. Join the tea party. Fly a kite. Play catch in the park. These joyful experiences not only strengthen bonds but also create the conditions for curiosity and wonder, key elements of lifelong learning.
Remember that learning doesn’t pause for the summer; it simply takes on new forms. Every shared laugh, every question explored, and every imaginative adventure is a step in your child’s journey of growth. By embracing play, you create opportunities for your child to retain and extend all they’ve learned this year.
We look forward to playing together during this final week of the 2024-2025 academic year!
Warmly,
The ELC Leadership Team
June 20 Last Day of School Year (half-day)
Friday, June 20 is the last day of the school year, and students will begin their summer break! Please take note of the dismissal times and make appropriate arrangements for pick-up:
- 12:15 PM – Small World and Nursery dismissal
- 12:30 PM – Pre-K and Kindergarten dismissal
- 12:40 PM – School buses depart; please check the school bus schedule for that day.
June 17- June 20 | Summer Fun Activities
To celebrate the end of a joyful school year and the arrival of summer break, we are excited to launch Summer Fun Activities for our last week! We kindly ask families to check the schedule below and help prepare your child’s outfits in advance. Thank you!
Nursery / PreK / K:
June 17 | Tuesday: Water fun day
June 19 | Thursday: Pajama day
June 20 | Friday: Dress-up day
Small World:
June 19 | Thursday: Water fun day
June 20 | Friday: Pajama day
Seesaw Year-End Rollover – July 5
Please note that on July 5, Seesaw will roll over to the new school year. After this date, families will no longer have access to student journals from the current year. If you would like to save your child’s work, please download their journal before this date.
2025-2026 Registration Checklist Reminder
To ensure a smooth start to the new academic year, we kindly remind all families to review and update your family contact information as needed. A completed checklist is required for each student if you have more than one child enrolled at Avenues. We appreciate your continued partnership.
School Bus Service for 2025–2026 | Registration now open
We are now collecting intentions for the 2025–2026 school year bus service. If your child is aged 3 or above and you plan to participate in the bus service, kindly submit the registration form by June 20.
Your response will help us refine our routes and better accommodate each family’s needs. We look forward to providing a safe and caring transportation experience for your child in the new school year.
Picture Day Photos Order
The yearbook photos taken on campus in March—including class and individual portrait photos—will be used in the production of this year’s school yearbook. A printed copy of the yearbook will be distributed to each student’s family at the end of the school year.
In addition, parents now have the option to purchase student photos directly from the photography team online. The photos taken at school are now available for viewing and purchase.
How to Purchase Online
- Please scan the QR code in the “Ordering Guide” below using WeChat, or search for the mini program “大卫校园影像”.
- Then, enter your child’s English name (e.g., Sam Wang) and date of birth to view the photos.
If you're unable to access the photos, please contact your division’s Operations Manager for help.
Health Office Friendly Reminder
Recently, there has been a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the wider community. To strengthen the health defenses of our campus, the Health Office kindly reminds you and your child to stay mindful of your health.
Daily Protection Measures:
- Wear masks properly in crowded places, wash hands frequently, ventilate rooms regularly, and avoid gatherings.
- Monitor your child’s temperature and overall health. If symptoms such as sore throat, fatigue, or fever appear, please keep your child at home for observation and test promptly (antigen/PCR), and delay their return to school.
If your child is diagnosed with COVID-19, please ensure they rest and recover at home and inform the Health Office. To prevent cross-infection, students may only return to school after at least 3 days of illness with a negative nucleic acid or antigen test, or 7 days after onset of symptoms.
Promote Health Awareness
- Encourage a balanced diet, regular sleep routines, and appropriate physical activity for your child. Avoid excessive fatigue.
Support Campus Prevention Measures
- If your child is diagnosed, is a close contact, or lives with someone who has tested positive, please contact the Health Office immediately.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us.
Health Office:
0755-8615 8896
nurse-kd-sz@avenueschina.cn
Division Office:
0755-8615 8898
ariel.chen@avenueschina.cn
Friendly Reminder | Style Guide
Students are expected to be in uniform every day. All other clothing must conform to our style guide including:
- Clothing must be solid-colored white, gray or black.
- Only the Avenues logo is allowed.
- White items of clothing should be true white: not cream, beige, silver.
- Clothing must not be overly-embellished: no patterns, stripes, glitter, sequins, etc.
- Clothing should not be ripped or torn.
- Shoes must not have wheels or lights.
- Shoes must fasten around the heel. Flip flops are not allowed.
Severe Weather Response Guide
With the arrival of summer, the frequency of extreme weather increases. According to the government guidance documents, all schools in the city, regardless of region, will cancel school in the event that the municipal meteorological observatory in any area of the city issues the following meteorological disaster warning signals:
- Yellow Warning Signal of Typhoon
- Orange Warning Signal of Typhoon
- Red Warning Signal of Typhoon
- Red Warning Signal of Rainstorm
- Red Warning Signal of Gale
If the above warning is issued before students have arrived at school, students should not come to school and should stay in a safe place. If the warning is issued during the school day, we will ensure all students are safe (including students on the school bus) until the warning signal is lifted.
Please click on the link below to get familiar with the severe weather response guide.
Avenues at the Moment
Avenues Community Connection
Thank you for coming to join our ACC last week. Last week’s topics include：
- Understanding that peer conflict is natural and part of growing up
- How adult behavior models conflict resolution for children
- Tips and strategies for supporting kids at home and in partnership with school
- Differentiating between conflict and bullying
- Practical tools for emotional regulation and peer communication
Please check this slides for more details.
