Important Dates
February 26 | WAM SLAM
The 2025-26 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.
Kindergarten Updates
Dear ELC Families,
It’s wonderful to see the second week of school activities wrap up successfully! We also have some exciting news to share—this week, 11 new ELC students and their families joined our Avenues community. Let’s give a warm welcome to our new friends!
The new PK and K students have quickly settled into their classrooms since the first day, eagerly participating in activities and exploring the world around them through play and interaction with their teachers and classmates. The younger children in Small World and Nursery are gradually building a sense of security with the support of their teachers and peers. Many are already beginning to follow their teachers’ lead and take part in group activities. As expected, younger children need more time to adjust to school life, and the Phase-in provides strong support to help them adapt smoothly. Our teachers are also incorporating engaging games and visual schedules to help our little ones move seamlessly between two language environments.
Thank you for your trust and support as your children navigate their journey toward independence. Let’s continue working together to support them every step of the way!
Coming Up Next Week!
Next Wednesday, February 26, we’re excited to host our first school-wide event of the semester—the 2025 Avenues WAM SLAM! Students from all three divisions will come together to take on fun and exciting sports challenges. Be sure to check out the event details below—we can’t wait to celebrate the joy of movement with you and cheer on our students as they showcase their energy and enthusiasm!
Warmly,
ELC Leadership Team
Parenting Workshop Series: A Family Life Cycle Perspective
This week, we successfully held the first workshop for families with children aged 1.5-3. Below is a summary of strategies for parents with children aged 0-3 from a family life cycle perspective. For more detailed information, please refer to the "0-3 Parenting Strategies from Family Life Cycle Perspective" document.
Next Wednesday, we will host another session for parents of children aged 4-6 in the ELC. A notice has already been sent to registered parents via email, and we will send a follow-up reminder through WeChat “School Notifications” next Monday and Tuesday. Due to limited availability, we will also share these strategies in next week’s family bulletin.
Join Us for a Parent-Child Class Series at Avenues: A Journey of Discovery and Play
We invite you to a joyful and engaging parent-child class series at Avenues, specially designed for families considering our Small World program. This is a unique opportunity to experience the world of learning alongside your child in a bilingual, dynamic environment. Each week, explore educational topics that blend play with learning, offering a glimpse into the thoughtful and supportive community Avenues fosters. Ready to discover if Avenues is the ideal learning environment for your family? Join us and find out!
Target Age Group: 1.5 - 2.5 years old
To sign up, please click the link below or email admissions-sz@avenueschina.cn for inquiries.
Course Overview:
Avenues Beginning Program helps parents better understand their child's developmental needs while fostering early learning through play. With engaging activities, we explore the key stages and milestones of early childhood development, empowering parents to make informed choices. Our curriculum emphasizes the role of play in supporting cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Sensory play experiences, fine and gross motor skill development, and language growth are all integral parts of the program. Through strengthening the parent-child relationship and creating a supportive environment, we aim to provide a joyful learning experience that nurtures growth and cultivates a lifelong love of learning.
Bring your school badge for pickup
To ensure students' safety, parents and guardians must wear their badges when picking up students. If you have not yet received it, please go to A12 to collect it as soon as possible. If the pickup person does not present the badge, they will have to wait until the staff contacts the parents to confirm the pickup authorization before they can pick up the child.
If you need to add an authorized pickup person, you can open WeChat "School Notifications," click on the bottom on menu "School Applications," fill out the "Family Contacts" form, and submit. After one working day after submission, you can collect your badge at A12.
Avenues at the Moment
ELC | Warm Reminders of WAM SLAM on Feb 26 Wednesday
- Arrival: Students should not come to school on event day. Please arrive directly at the Shenzhen University Town Sports Center by 8:00 a.m.. Parents of ELC students are required to accompany their children, as ELC school buses will not be in operation.
- Schedule for Activities:
- ELC: Activities end at 10:30 a.m. After the event, students will return to school to their normal daily schedule.
- Venue Access: All vehicles and pedestrians should enter through the South Gate of the Shenzhen University Town Sports Center. Families driving should set their navigation to 2032 Liuxian Avenue, Shenzhen University Town Sports Center (South Gate). Free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis within the venue.
- Vehicle Registration: All vehicles must register in advance through the “深圳大学城校园服务” (Shenzhen University Town Campus Services) WeChat public account. The registration process is as follows:
- Search for “深圳大学城校园服务” (Shenzhen University Town Campus Services) on WeChat
- Under the Campus Services section, select “Entry Registration”
- Click “Go to Registration” and complete the required details.
- Sportswear: Students will receive their sportswear next week. Please remind students to wear their sportswear to the sports center on event day. Parents can also pick up sportswear at the event check-in, subject to availability (first-come, first-served).
- Water and Snacks: Drinking water will be available on-site (please bring your own water bottle). Light snacks will be provided. To ensure students stay energized, we recommend a hearty breakfast at home. For hygiene and food safety, please do not bring snacks to the event.
Venue Map and Directions:
Celebrating Achievements
Xiaoyan School of Art Charity Art Sale – A Great Success!
At the close of last semester, students from the Xiaoyan School of Art’s after-school program channeled their creativity into a meaningful cause. Through a charity sale of their original art derivatives, they raised a total of 855.87 RMB.
This generous donation, brimming with love and hope, will fund a semester of poetry classes for 34 children in the remote mountains.
"Small streams converge to form rivers and seas." We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the families who contributed their love and support, helping to ignite a beacon of hope for these children in need.
Avenues Parent Association (APA)
Avenues Parent-Child Choir Now Open for New Members!
This session will run every Friday from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., with a total of 11 classes.
Instructor: Mr. Danny (Music Teacher, Primary Division)
Course Content: Vocal techniques, singing skills, basic music theory, harmony exercises, and more.
Total Course Fee: 550 RMB per person
Please scan the QR code to sign up:
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