Important Dates
December 23–January 1 | Winter Off-campus Activities Week and New Year Day holiday (No school)
January 2 | School Resumes
January 7 | ACC: Developmental Transitions between Grade Levels
January 11 | OPEN.Scholar: Human-Augmented Robotics
January 16 | OPEN.Ed: Preparing Students to Thrive in a World of Uncertainty and Complexity
January 18 | OPEN.Scholar: A Career Guide in Law
January 21 | Lunar New Year Celebration, Last Day of School
January 22 | Lunar New Year Holiday Begins, Campus Closed
February 10 | School Resumes
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.
Avenues at the Moment
J-Term of School Year 2024–25
As we prepare for this year’s exciting J-Term program, we are pleased to share that the Primary Division and Secondary Division will soon be announcing their plans. For ELC students, we are taking additional time to thoughtfully finalize options that will deliver a comprehensive and extraordinary experience tailored to their unique needs.
We deeply appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to design a program that reflects the highest standards of creativity, engagement, and developmental alignment. Our goal is to ensure that every experience supports your child’s growth, curiosity, and joy for learning.
We look forward to sharing more details about the ELC J-Term program in January, and we are confident that it will be worth the wait. In the meantime, should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our J-Term lead, Ms Faye, faye.yu@avenueschina.cn.
Kindergarten Updates
Dear ELC Families,
This week, we had the pleasure of hosting our semester one Celebration of Learning (COL). The school was buzzing with excitement and energy. Children’s pride in their work was truly palpable. It was wonderful to welcome families into the school to see firsthand the growth and learning that have taken place this semester.
During one of the ELC COL presentations, a teacher shared a picture of a project that didn’t go as planned. The teacher took a moment to highlight the importance of sharing not only our successes but also our failed attempts. This candid reflection on the learning process reinforced a powerful lesson: growth often comes from what doesn’t go as expected, and these moments of challenge are just as important as those of achievement.
Our biannual COLs are also a time for us as educators and parents to reflect on the core values that drew us to Avenues in the first place. They serve as a reminder of why we continue to innovate and evolve in how we educate our children, preparing them for the future with a mindset that embraces both success and failure as integral parts of the learning journey.
Thank you for being a part of this important moment in our school year. We look forward to continuing this collaborative journey with you as we support the growth and development of your children.
Warmly,
The ELC Leadership Team
Avenues Community Connections (ACC): Developmental Transition Between Grade Levels
9:00-9:45 a.m., Tuesday, January 7 | A18, 1st Floor, 104
Speakers: Ms Xiuqi Liu, Ms Rebecca, Ms Jiaxin Lin, Ms Ludmillla, Ms Rongrong Gu
We are excited to invite you to our next ACC focused on supporting your child's developmental transition between grade levels. Whether your little one is moving from Small World to Nursery, Nursery to Pre-K, or Pre-K to Kindergarten, Kindergarten to Grade 1 this workshop will provide valuable insights into what to expect at each stage, how to prepare, and ways to ensure a smooth and successful transition.
Let’s work together to make these milestones positive and enriching experiences for our children! Stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to see you there!
Campus Updates
ELC Beginning Program (New Year Special Edition)
Join us for our New Year Beginning Program, a special 5-session parent-child series! Designed for families considering enrollment in our Small World program, these classes offer a unique opportunity to learn alongside your child as you are introduced to the world of learning and discovery at Avenues. As we celebrate Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Snake, families will explore the rich traditions of this festive season through crafts, cultural stories, and hands-on activities. Ready to find out if Avenues is the best-fit learning community for your family? Come find out!
Student age: 1.5 - 2.5 years old
Course Time: 10:00-10:50 a.m. on Jan 7,9,14,16 & 17
Please scan the QR code below to sign up or for more information.
Upcoming Events
OPEN.Scholar: Human-Augmented Robotics
Saturday 9:30–10:30 a.m., January 11 | A12 300
OPEN.Ed: Preparing Students to Thrive in a World of Uncertainty and Complexity
Thursday, 2:30 p.m., January 16 | A19, 1F, MPR
OPEN.Scholar: A Career Guide in Law
Saturday 9:30–10:30 a.m. | A12 300
Avenues Parent Association (APA)
Avenues New Year Photography Contest and 2025 Spring Festival Photography Exhibition
Organized by the Avenues Parent Association Photography Club, the inaugural Avenues Photography Contest and Exhibition is officially launching! Starting today, all Avenues parents, faculty, and students are welcome to submit their entries.
- Photography Themes: Chinese New Year, Winter, Birds
- Submission Deadline: January 5, 2025
- Submission Email: apa-sz@avenueschina.cn
- Submission Requirements: Submit your work with a description of no more than 200 words and the author's information.
For more detailed information, please refer to the provided instructions below.
Aviators Athletics
Join Us in Supporting Our Aviators! - Dec 2024/Jan 2025
In this energetic semester, our student athletes have dedicated themselves to training with unwavering perseverance and enthusiasm, preparing for various competitions coming up in December and January next year. Please refer to the poster for detailed event schedules.
We sincerely invite you to come and cheer for our athletes. Your every cheer and applause will become the driving force for our athletes. Let's cheer for our athletes together!
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