Important Dates
November 18 | Open.Ed: Parenting with Vision: Inspire Future Leaders
November 20–21 | Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC) (No classes for students)
November 23 | Open.Scholar: The Magic of Light
November 25 | Flu Vaccination
November 27 | ACC: English Literacy in Grades 1-2
November 28 | Parent Coffee Chat: TOEFL Jr. Debriefing
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.
Primary Division Updates
Dear Primary Division Families,
Effective communication between families and schools is crucial for the success of our students. We believe that open lines of communication lay the foundation for a strong partnership. By engaging in face-to-face conversations, you can directly address your concerns to the teachers and receive immediate feedback.
On November 20 and 21, we will have our first semester parent-teacher conferences. These conferences provide an excellent opportunity for you to meet with our dedicated teachers and discuss your child's learning, development, and areas for improvement.
Please note that November 20 and 21 will be dedicated to the Parent-Teacher Conferences, and as a result, there will be no school for the children on those days.
To make the most of your conference, we kindly ask you to:
- Arrive on time for the meeting to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions.
- Prepare a list of questions in advance that you would like to ask the teachers. This will help facilitate a productive conversation.
- Seek ideas and suggestions from the teachers on how you can support your child's learning at home. They have valuable insights to share that can make a positive impact on your child's educational journey.
Your active participation in the Parent-Teacher Conferences is highly encouraged. Your insights, questions, and suggestions contribute to the holistic development of your child and strengthen our partnership in their education.
Warmly,
Primary Leadership Team
Save the Date | November 20–21 Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC)
Please look out for the meeting schedule sent through Class WeChat groups.
Reminder: Specialists, student assessment, and after-school programs will set up information desks on the day. Please drop by A19, Second Floor commons area to meet with the teachers for more insights.
Open Hours: November 20-21 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 1:00–4:30 p.m.
Avenues Community Connections (ACC): English Literacy in Grades 1-2
8:30-9:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 27 | A19, First Floor, MPR
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 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.
ACC Summary | Structured Literacy in Grades 3-5
This week’s ACC focused on the Structured Literacy approach implemented in grades 3-5. Parents received an understanding to the research-based foundations behind our approach to literacy and how it is enacted in the class through Word Study and Close Reading. Parents them participated in a demo lesson, where they took on the roles of students engaging in English Literacy learning. Click here to know more.
Library Updates
November has arrived, bringing with it Shenzhen Reading Month—a perfect opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading! This month, there are many engaging activities and resources for you and your family to explore together:
Top 10 Children’s Books: Every year, Shenzhen Reading Month highlights the top 10 children’s books. This year’s selections are listed below and can serve as a wonderful guide for choosing books that children will enjoy.
Top 10 Books: The month also unveils the top 10 books for all ages. Join our community of readers and discover some fresh recommendations!
6th Shenzhen Book Fair
Time: November 15 (Friday) - November 18 (Monday)
Location: Shenzhen Book mall
More information @WeChat official account for Shenzhen Reading Month.
Specialist Office Hours
During the Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 20-21, specialists will be available for communication from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Regular weekly meeting appointments will be suspended during this period. Please proceed to A19, located on the second floor of the commons area, to meet with the specialists.
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 28 for Occupational Therapy and Friday, November 29 for Speech and Language Therapy. If you are interested in signing your child up, please follow the link below.
Campus Updates
Parent Coffee Chat: TOEFL Jr. Debriefing
November 28, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. | A12 3F | Student Success Team
Upcoming Events
Open.Ed | Parenting with Vision: Inspire Future Leaders
2:00-4:00 p.m., Monday, November 18｜A19, 1st Floor, MPR
We are honored to have Ms. Jingjie Huang—a distinguished expert in Chinese and Western parenting education and a recipient of the Bingxin Children's Book Award—host a session at Avenues on November 18. She will explore strategies for nurturing parent-child relationships through "Parenting with Vision". Her insights aim to inspire children's independent learning abilities and equip them with future-oriented skills.
Joining Ms. Huang in a panel discussion will be Ally Wu, Senior Advisor at Avenues Shenzhen, and Jeff Clark, Chairman of the International Advisory Board at Avenues Shenzhen. They will discuss about the skills necessary for future talents and the nurturing of intrinsic motivation for learning.
Agenda:
Keynote Speech: Inspiring Children's Learning through Their Unique Characteristics
Speaker: Jingjie Huang
Panel Discussion
Guests: Jingjie Huang, Ally Wu, Jeff Clark
Open.Scholar | The Magic of Light
9:30-10:45 a.m., Saturday, November 23 | A19, First Floor, MPR
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 | A19, First Floor, MPR
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, and a doctor at the School of Education, Peking University, 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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