10/04/2020 – 10/10/2020 Weekly Communication

Weekly Newsletter 10/04/2020 – 10/10/2020
每周公告2020年10月04日-2020年10月10日

Culture Class 
We still have open seats in our Culture classes.  Please let your child’s Language teacher know if you would like to enroll in a Culture class or send an email to culture@njmfcs.org.  Please see details below. 

Adult Tai Chi Class
We are still accepting registration for our adult Tai Chi class.  If you would like to enroll in a Culture class or send an email to adultclubs@njmfcs.org.  Please see details below.

Culture Department

General Announcements
 
Reminder:  Students in the Chinese Brush Painting & Calligraphy call are required to have the required list of supplies to participate in this class.  Parents were emailed instructions on how to obtain their supplies.  Most supplies are provided by MFCS.  Please email the Culture department at culture@njmfcs.org if you need help getting your supplies.

Please register for one of our Culture Classes:

Chinese Brush Painting & Chinese Calligraphy (國畫 & 書法) – Lead by Ms. Hua Jiang (姜華) – Classes presented via Zoom 

With Chinese Brush Painting instructions, Students will learn to make simple brush strokes to create vivid images of flowers, birds, fish, bamboo, and more while also practicing how to incorporate texture and unique wash techniques. With Chinese Calligraphy instructions, students will learn how to correctly hold and use a brush to write words in traditional Chinese in forms of poems, short scrolls, characters, and word pairings ideographs.  This way they may transform everyday Chinese characters into beautiful works of art using traditional brushes and paper.

Chinese Traditional Dance (中國傳統舞蹈) – Lead by Ms. Kara Lui – Classes presented via Zoom
 
Students will learn a variety of Chinese traditional dancing using ribbons, fans, swords, long sleeves, baskets, etc in many different ethnic styles.

Chinese Folk Dance (中國民俗舞蹈) – Lead by Ms. Kelly Chin (陳杰蓮) – Classes presented via Zoom
 
Student learn a variety Chinese Folk Dance techniques and routines, include Tai Chi Fan Dance, Chinese Ribbon Dance and Chinese Sword Dance

Chinese Chess (象棋) – Lead by Mr. Peter Tan (陳世俊) – Classes presented via Zoom & applicable Online Chinese Chess Software 
Students learn strategy as well as improve their skills in the ancient game of Chinese chess

Chinese Yo-Yo (扯鈴) – Lead by Mr. Kevin Lam (林智誠) and Mr. Jared Chiou (邱杰倫) – Classes presented via Outdoor Session & Google Classroom 
This class will be presented in an outdoor setting, weather permitting, with social distancing enforced.  Each instructor will oversee 3 to 5 students.  Students must maintain 12 foot distance and wear a mask throughout the session (instructors will enforce this policy).   This class will start at 11:45AM and end at 12:45PM.  During inclement weather, classes will be held via Google Classroom and pre-recorded tricks videos will be assigned for students to review.  Students learn how to spin the yo-yo and then increasingly challenging tricks. They will be required to practice at home to master their tricks. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of performances. Depending on their skill levels, they might be invited to a variety of competitions in the future. Yo-Yos will be needed every class. If your child needs a yo-yo, please ask the teacher about where to buy one.

Adult Tai Chi Class  
 
Parents and friends are welcome to join our Adult Tai Chi – This class is being offered via Zoom.
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
 
Registration form can be found at the below link or by contacting adultclubs@njmfcs.org 
 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TAxX-IIyiAPHoHcPyJF_2lQtmjkdLjnD/view?usp=sharing

Language Department

General Announcements

None

Announcements & Special Events  

MFCS Help Portal 

The Help Portal is a simple and convenient way to contact the staff during school hours. Simply contact the MFCS on their Zoom Support account and a staff member will be available to assist. The Help Portal is available to parents and students every Saturday, when school is open, from 9:00 AM thru 12:15 PM.  

Click here to access the MFCS Help Portal

CABC AWANA Opening

The Chinese American Bible Church in Freehold NJ invites you to join their AWANA opening on Friday, October-16 at 7:30 PM via Zoom.  AWANA is an international, Bible-centered children’s and youth ministry providing local churches with weekly clubs, programs and training for students in preschool through high school.  Please use the form registration link below to register. 

https://cabcnj.org/awana-registration

AmazonSmile for MFCS 

Did you know that when you shop during the on Amazon using the smile.amazon.com/ch/22-3256707 link, AmazonSmile donates 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Monmouth Fidelity Chinese School? Please show your support for MFCS by using the MFCS AmazonSmile link when you shop on Amazon.  

Accessing AmazonSmile from a web browser in 3 Easy Steps

  • Select link below to update Fidelity Chinese School as your charity on amazon
  • smile.amazon.com/ch/22-3256707
  • Once you’ve registered, you’ll see the screenshot show “supporting Fidelity Chinese School” in your page.

Accessing AmazonSmile from the Amazon App

  • First register with AmazonSmile as described above
  • In the Amazon App search window, enter Amazon Smile
  • Click the AmazonSmile logo
  • If you registered as described above you will see donations going to Fidelity Chinese school on this page
  • Press continue to start shopping


Upcoming Events – October & November

October 31, 2020 
School Closed – Fall Recess 

November 7, 2020 
School Closed – Fall Recess

November 28, 2020 
School Closed – Thanksgiving Recess


Herbert Gordon

Principal, Monmouth Fidelity Chinese School
355 County Rd 520
Marlboro Township, NJ 07746
http://www.njmfcs.org