Important Dates
March 17-18 | ELC Picture Day
March 19 | Avenues Community Connection: Bilingual Development of Children
March 31 | Spring Off-campus Activities Week begins, campus closed
April 7 | Classes resume
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.
The 2024-25 School Calendar Updates
Following the national holiday changes for Labor Day, May 2 is an additional day off, and the Labor Day break is from May 1 to May 2. Students will return to school on May 5.
Kindergarten Updates
Dear ELC Families,
As spring arrives and the world around us begins to awaken, we are reminded of the magic and wonder that nature offers. In a similar way, poetry opens up new possibilities for how we see and interact with the world. Its rhythmic patterns, repetition, and creative language invite both children and adults to pause, listen, and reflect. Poetry nurtures the imagination and provides a space for children to explore sound, meaning, and emotion through words. Next Friday, March 21 is World Poetry Day. We hope you will recognize this day along with our school community by reading or reciting poems with your child this week.
In our classrooms, we focus on the patterns in poetry and songs that help young children understand the flow of language—whether through rhyme, alliteration, or rhythm. These patterns support their early literacy development and offer them an opportunity to connect deeply with language in a playful, memorable way.
In celebration of World Poetry Day, we would like to share a poem by the beloved Shel Silverstein, whose work resonates with children for its simplicity and heart:
This poem perfectly captures the blend of hesitation and courage children often feel as they approach new experiences. Through its simple, rhythmic structure, it encourages them to reflect on their brave steps into the unknown.
We encourage you to read poems with your children, noticing how the patterns in words invite curiosity and spark joy. Whether it’s a moment of quiet togetherness or a lively conversation about the rhythm of a favorite poem, poetry has a special way of connecting us all.
Warmly,
The ELC Leadership Team
Picture Day Notice | March 17-18
ELC will hold our picture day from Monday, March 17 to Tuesday, March 18. This will include individual student portraits and class group photos. These photos will be used for the 2024-2025 yearbook.
Please find below the updated schedule for each class.
Monday, March 17
- 8:20-8:50 Seagulls
- 8:50-9:20 Hummingbirds
- 9:20-9:50 Bunnies
- 9:50-10:40 Sea Dragons
- 10:40-11:30 Koi Fish
- 11:30-12:30 Tigers
Tuesday, March 18
- 8:30-9:10 Owls
- 9:10-9:40 Foals
- 9:40-10:20 Lambs
- 10:20-11:20 Lions
- 11:20-12:20 Cheetahs
Please remind your child to wear a white Avenues polo shirt and arrive on time to ensure a smooth photo-taking process.
If a student is unable to attend on the scheduled day due to special circumstances, they may join another class or division for a makeup session within the same week or participate in the April retake session (the date for which is to be determined). Please note that class group photos cannot be retaken.
Additionally, families have the option to schedule a family or sibling photo session on Saturday, March 22. If you are interested, please use the link below to book a time slot.
Yearbook photos are expected to be available by late April. You will be able to view, select, and purchase photos (if desired) through the Dave’s Studio mini-program. Pricing details and purchasing dates will be shared once finalized. Please stay tuned!
Avenues Community Connection: Bilingual Development of Children
Time: 9:00-9:45 a.m., Wednesday, March 19
Venue: 3F, A12
Presenters: Teacher Ludmila and Teacher Rongrong Gu
You are cordially invited to participate in the next ACC. As a follow-up to the Parents' Communication Conference on the theme of "Bilingual Learning" held in September last semester, this activity will specifically focus on the early childhood stage and continue to delve deeper into children's bilingual acquisition and development. The teachers will share how to support children's language learning and overall development through bilingual education, helping you understand the characteristics and methods of bilingual education, as well as how to create a good bilingual environment for children at home.
Let's work together to ensure that children can enjoy a happy and wonderful bilingual learning experience during their growth. We look forward to your arrival!
RUCKUS MONTH
March has started, and so has Ruckus Month! Students across divisions are diving deep into a variety of learning opportunities to further explore technology, innovation, digital well-being, AI, and programming - through special lessons, events and visits.
Based on the registration data collected earlier, we have finalized the Ruckus series of events that will take place throughout the entire month of March, with no activities scheduled on weekends. We appreciate the engagement of our parent community and are excited to welcome some families this month who have been eager to collaborate and will interact with our students by sharing tech-related findings, products and services. This will broaden our students’ horizons and help them understand the impact that tech has had and will continue to have in shaping the world around us! And this is just the beginning!
March Menu
Please click the button below to view the March snack and lunch menu.
Celebrating Achievements
Avenues Student Shines at International MUN!
Grade 12 Student Michael Wang Wins "Outstanding Delegate" award
Exciting news! At the 2025 Bay Area International Model United Nations Conference, which opened on March 1, Avenues Shenzhen Grade 12 student Michael Wang stood out among more than 200 top delegates from across the country, earning the highly prestigious "Outstanding Delegate" award!
This year’s conference, themed "Fostering Regional Cooperation for Global Sustainable Development," brought together young representatives from over 50 universities and secondary schools. In the dynamic MUN multilateral negotiations, Michael demonstrated exceptional public speaking, document drafting, and diplomatic negotiation skills, showcasing strong leadership in tackling pressing global issues such as humanitarian aid for refugee children.
Michael’s achievement highlights the global competence and leadership of Avenues students on the international stage, setting an example for Shenzhen youth engaging in global affairs. As UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated in his video message, "The United Nations is proud to be your partner."
Avenues at the Moment
Avenues Students Participate in the International High School Team Math Competition in Suzhou
From March 7 to March 8, four Avenues Shenzhen students Alfred and Josie (Grade 10), along with Reed and Madeline (Grade 12), traveled to Suzhou to compete in the 2025 International High School Team Math Competition.
This competition, which was open to high school teams from across Asia with students aged 15 to 18, consisted of six rounds and attracted 30 participating teams. Conducted entirely in English, the event tested teamwork, problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and mathematical knowledge.
For Avenues students, this was more than just a math challenge—it was a valuable opportunity to further build resilience under pressure, broaden their horizons, recognize their strengths, and develop a competitive edge.
Avenues faculty members Catherine and Luke, who accompanied the team, were deeply impressed by the students’ unwavering collaboration and support for one another. Despite the difficulties they faced, they remained determined, encouraged each other, and tackled challenges together, fully embodying the resilience and perseverance of Avenues students.
"Voices Without Borders" Podcast is Now Live!
We’re excited to announce that Avenues Shenzhen’s original Chinese-language podcast, "无界有声" (Voices Without Borders), is now available on WeChat Video Channel Audio, Xiaoyuzhou, and Apple Podcasts!
With the theme “Education Without Borders, Voices of Thought,” this podcast explores innovative ideas in education. We invite you to listen, share, and join the conversation on the future of learning.
Happy listening!
Campus Update
Spread the Word | Avenues Parent Information Session to Prospective Families
9:30-12:00 p.m., Saturday, March 22
On March 22, we’ll be hosting a Parent Information Session to prospective families interested in learning more about Avenues Shenzhen. The event provides great opportunities to understand the school, the curriculum, the campus and to communicate with the leadership team. Feel free to extend this invitation to friends and families who may be interested in becoming part of our community!
Parents interested are welcome to scan the QR code below to register on a first-come, first-served basis.
Parenting Workshop Series: A Family Life Cycle Perspective
This week we held the fourth parent-child relationship workshop for parents of children aged 10-12 and here is the handout of this workshop for your reference.
Next week, we will conduct another session for parents of children aged 13-18. Since enrollment is full, we will share relevant parent strategies on next week's bulletin board for your consideration. Parents who have enrolled will receive an email reminder this Thursday and a WeChat notification soon.
Furthermore, for those parents who were unable to sign up, from April until the end of this semester, we will have an additional session each month. We will notify you in advance for sign-up.
