Important Dates
March 31 | Spring Off-campus Activities Week begins, campus closed
April 7 | Classes resume
April 10 | ACC: Cultivating Students' Emotional Intelligence
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,
This week in ELC, we captured special moments and created lasting memories! Picture Day was a joyful occasion, with each child having their individual photo taken and each class coming together for a group picture. These photos will be featured in our yearbook—a treasured keepsake that allows us to reflect on the children’s growth over time. Watching them mature each year is one of the most rewarding aspects of education, and we look forward to sharing this year’s edition with families at the end of the semester.
A major highlight of the week was the Kindergarten overnight excursion to Chaoshan, where students, teachers, and parents embarked on a meaningful cultural journey. Through hands-on experiences, the children explored Chaoshan’s traditions. The immersive experiences are designed to extend learning beyond the classroom, helping children connect more deeply with the world around them, develop curiosity, and think from different perspectives. At Avenues, we believe such experiences play a crucial role in preparing our students for an ever-evolving future, equipping them with the adaptability and confidence to navigate new challenges. We are grateful to the parents who joined us, making this journey even more special for the children.
Looking ahead, other grade levels will also embark on exciting excursions in the coming months, each designed to foster real-world learning and broaden students’ understanding beyond the school walls. Through these experiences, we aim to help children embrace complexity, think critically, and become future leaders in various fields. We are excited for the adventures ahead and encourage families to stay tuned for more details!
Warmly,
The ELC Leadership Team
Avenues Community Connections | Event Recap and Upcoming Session
ACC Summary: Bilingual Development of Children
In this week’s ACC session, we built upon the bilingual learning foundation from our September ACC and further explored key aspects of early childhood bilingual learning. Teachers shared many practical strategies for parents to support their children’s English learning at home, including:
- Creating an immersive environment: Utilize 10–15 minutes during school commutes, bedtime, or dedicated family English time to expose children to the language naturally.
- Parental involvement: Learn and practice together with your child instead of simply asking them to speak on their own.
- Interactive output: Sing English songs, play simple English games, and encourage engagement without overly correcting pronunciation.
For more details, please refer to this document.
Upcoming ACC: Cultivating Students' Emotional Intelligence
8:30-9:30 a.m., Thursday, April 10 | 1F MPR, A19
Join us for an engaging workshop on "How to Cultivate Students' Emotional Intelligence," where we will explore the essential role of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in students' personal and academic growth.
This session will delve into:
- Defining and understanding EI—what it is and why it matters
- Recognizing and expressing emotions effectively
- Harnessing emotions to enhance thinking and decision-making
- Developing deeper emotional awareness in oneself and others
- Strategies for managing emotions in healthy, constructive ways
Through interactive discussions and practical strategies, this workshop will equip parents with the tools to nurture students' emotional well-being, fostering resilience, empathy, and stronger interpersonal skills.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Ruckus Month: Community Participation
As we continue to celebrate Tech and Innovation during the month of March, we want to take time to write a heartfelt thank you to the families who volunteered to join our learning experiences for Ruckus! We kicked off visits this week with students learning from parents connected to the world of Technology, and will continue to celebrate their participation next week as more visits and collaboration happen!
We appreciate the commitment and flexibility of our community and want to send a special thank you to:
赵开勇 Kaiyong Zhao,
梁晓庆 Xiaoqing Liang and 张祺 Qi Zhang,
刘颖 Ying Liu,
马名泽 Naomi Ma,
曹培炎 Peiyan Cao,
李嫣梦 Yanmeng Li
April Menu
Please click the button below to view the April snack and lunch menu.
Avenues at the Moment
"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
March Meal-Tasting Event Review
We sincerely appreciate the APA representatives and all parents for participating in the March Meal - Tasting Event. Valuable feedback has been collected. We have conducted five meal - tasting events this semester. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming more parents to future events. Let’s work together to enhance the dining experience and safeguard our children's health and well-being!
Features of the Avenues Food Program
- Food Safety as Our Top Priority
- Every step of the supply chain is carefully traced, from farm to table, ensuring fresh ingredients that meet the highest safety standards.
- Selection of High-Quality Ingredients
- Our main supplier is METRO, focusing on local and seasonal ingredients.
- All ingredients are delivered, prepared, and consumed on the same day.
- Meals are freshly prepared on campus, except for a small selection of specialty pastries.
- Regular audits to ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Commitment to Health and Nutrition
- No hormones, artificial preservatives, food colorings, or sweeteners.
- No partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats).
- No heavily fried foods, ensuring a light and healthy diet.
- Poultry, milk, pork, and beef are free from hormones and antibiotics.
- Only olive oil and rice bran oil are used in food preparation.
Parenting Workshop Series: A Family Life Cycle Perspective
This week, we held the fifth parent - child relationship workshop for parents of children aged 13 - 18. Here is the handout of this workshop for your reference.
Next week, we will conduct another session for parents of children preparing to become independent from home. We still have a few spots left to sign up, so feel free to register through the registration link.
Furthermore, for parents who were unable to sign up, we will have an additional session each month from April until the end of this semester. We will notify families in advance for sign - up.
