Important Dates
November 23 | Open.Scholar: The Magic of Light
November 27 | Avenues Community Connections (ACC): English Literacy in Grades 1-2
November 30 | Open.Scholar: Understanding the Adolescent Brain: Family Education from a Neuroscientific Perspective
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.
ELC Updates
Dear ELC Families,
Thank you for actively engaging in our recent parent-teacher conferences; your partnership strengthens our collaborative efforts to support your child’s learning and development. It was a pleasure discussing your child's strengths and areas of opportunity. More importantly, we gained a better understanding of your child’s unique traits from your parenting perspective – a crucial component for us to best support their growth at school.
We look forward to maintaining relationships to support your child this academic year. Whether you continue your conversation through email, phone calls, volunteer opportunities, quick chats at the gate or all of the above, we look forward to an authentic collaboration.
In addition to communications between parents and teachers to bridge between home and school, we encourage you to ask open-ended questions that spark conversations with your child about their day at school. Here are some suggestions:
- Can you tell me about a fun activity or game you played with your friends today?
- Where did you go for outdoor playtime?
- What are you most excited about when you arrive at school?
- What was something unexpected or surprising that happened today?
- Who did you sit next to/play with during [time of day]? (e.g., circle time, lunch time, outdoor playtime, etc.)
- What was your favorite part of today? Why did you enjoy it so much?
- What was something that made you smile or feel happy today?
- Tell me about a time you were helpful at school today. Was there a time someone helped you?
These questions aim to encourage your child to share their experiences, fostering a sense of connection between the school day and family life. You can always adapt them to your child's age and communication level. It can be helpful to choose a question or two you ask regularly to build a time for reflection into your family routine; on the commute home, at dinner, or bedtime are all good options.
Lastly, keep an eye out for upcoming events and activities, such as celebrations of learning, Avenues Community Connections (ACC), and class field trips. Your participation enriches the learning environment and strengthens our vibrant community. We appreciate your ongoing support and commitment to your child's education.
Warmly,
The ELC Leadership Team
ELC Vintage Tech Museum
We are excited to announce that next Wednesday, our Vintage Tech Museum will open its doors to foster curiosity and wonder in our children! This engaging event is designed to introduce kids to the fascinating world of technology and its role in improving our lives, all within a fun, play-based setting.
Upon arrival, children will have the opportunity to explore displays featuring a variety of vintage tech artifacts. They will be encouraged to observe, ask questions, make predictions, and write reflections on what they see, creating a rich provocation experience that ignites their imagination.
Phase 2 of this exciting project will unfold soon, so stay tuned for more details! We can't wait to see the joyful learning that unfolds.
Avenues Community Connections (ACC): English Literacy in Grades 1-2
8:30-9:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 27 | A19, First Floor, MPR
Presenters: Jade Kerchhoff, Lisa Chung, Megan Ou-Yang
How does an Avenues learner build their foundational English literacy skills in the lower primary division? This ACC will dive into the Avenues Literacy curriculum and approach that is implemented in grades 1-2. This phase in literacy development sets the foundations for the future, as students are building their phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics concepts, fluency and working through decodable texts. Attendants can expect to get a taste of the explicit and targeted instruction as well as understand how these instructional components build up to more complex skills in upper primary grades.
This ACC is also open to interested parents of grades pre-K through K+. If you would like to learn more about the program and teaching in the lower grades of Primary Division, welcome to join us!
Campus Updates
Avenues Winter Program Early Discount Will End on Nov 25
The Avenues Winter Program is now open to both current and non- Avenues families. Students need to turn into 3 year old by Dec 23 and fully potty trained. The early discount for Avenues Independent Lead Program will end on November 25, and regular pricing will resume from November 25 to 29, with the first round of registration closing on November 29.
Parents who are interested can access the registration system through open your WeChat, access the school notification, click on "School App,"- "Exploration and Expansion" -”Winter @ Avenues”- "Register," choose your child's name, select your preferred project, and click "Register" to secure your spot.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at explorers-sz@avenueschina.cn or call 0755-8615 8906 (9 am-3 pm) to contact the Avenues Explorers Team. Let's grow, discover, and create endless possibilities together this winter.
2024-2025 School Calendar: Corrected Information
The December information in the Avenues School Calendar (desk calendar) that parents received at Curriculum Night was incorrect, please click here to download an updated version:
As a gentle reminder, you can also find school events, contact lists and useful information for each division in the desk calendar.
Speech and Occupational Therapy Screenings on Campus
Avenues Shenzhen is proud to partner with Olivia’s Place Shenzhen to conduct Early Years Speech and Occupational Therapy screenings on campus this Fall. The service is open to all Avenues families who would like to take advantage of the professional educational screenings. They will be scheduled for Thursday, November 28th for Occupational Therapy and Friday, November 29th for Speech and Language Therapy. If you are interested in signing your child up, please follow the link:
Upcoming Events
Open.Scholar | The Magic of Light
9:30-10:45 a.m., Saturday, November 23 | A12-300
On November 23, we are excited to host the second installment of the OPEN.Scholar public lecture series. Xinyan Zhao, a parent at Avenues and a research assistant professor at the SUSTech Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, invites all students and parents who are interested in the world of optics. Join us as we delve into the human exploration of the and physical properties of light. Professor Zhao will guide us through the nature and characteristics of light, as well as its applications across daily life, art, and science. She will bring her own experimental equipment, offering the audience a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on experiments.
Speaker: Xinyan Zhao
Research Assistant Professor, SUSTech Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies
Doctoral Supervisor
Avenues Parent
Open.Scholar | Understanding the Adolescent Brain: Family Education from a Neuroscientific Perspective
9:30-10:45 a.m., Saturday, November 30 | A12-300
How can parents support their children when they lose interest or encounter difficulties in learning? On November 30, we are thrilled to have Cheng Fei, an Avenues parent, Senior Education Director at the Institute of Brain Cognition and Brain Disease Research, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, to deliver special lecture on family parenting education. He will delve into the adolescence from a brain science perspective and share insights on how to support our children during their teenage years.
Speaker: Fei Cheng
Senior Education Director at the Institute of Brain Cognition and Brain Disease Research, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Doctoral Degree Holder, School of Education, Peking University
Postdoctoral Researcher, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University
Visiting Scholar at the University of Michigan and Columbia University
Avenues Parent
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