Sunday, September 11th - 1st Day of CSA 2016-17 School Year

Dear All,

Hope all have being had a smooth start of the new school year. Well, to CSA, our 1st day of school is just about 2 days away.

As usual, we would like to have a few CSA 1st day reminders to share with you:
1. Class hours:
   Chinese language classes: 1:30 PM - 3:10 PM
   Extra-curricular Classes: Each extra-curricula class session lasts 50 minutes
   3:20 PM - 4:10 PM 1st session
   4:15 PM - 5:05 PM 2nd session

2. On-site registration, textbook distribution: there will be on-site registration. For online registrations that have not made the payment, the registration desk can collect the payment. Please note that all students must register before attending a class. Textbooks (if applicable) will be distributed to those registered and paid corresponding textbook fee. All class exchanges must go through registration.

3. Parents in Classroom: we are asking all parents to attend the first class with your child on the first day. Teacher will review teaching plan and get to know the parents. Also it is time to arrange the election of Class Parents Representatives. On top of the classroom support, Classroom Parents Representatives, will be asked as a core decision making group for school-wide activities. Your room teacher will provide more details.

4. CSA Rules and Policies: Parents, please go-over with their children on school regulations and policies. All CSA rules and policies are available online at http://csandover.com/node/16

5. Safety Requirements:
   * Parents of Pre-K, K, & First Graders should stay with their children before and after classes (including when on the playground)
    * All children who are not attending CSA classes should only stay in the cafeteria area with parents'/guardian's supervision
   * Please do respect the ONE-WAY driving direction to enter and exit the Pike school
   * There is absolutely NO parking along the fire-lane in front of the building.
   * Emergency Situation Guideline: In case of emergency, please follow the instructions of teachers, on-duty parents, and on-duty admin members.
Individuals are responsible for any loss resulted from violation of the safety requirements.

7. Program News:
   * Starting from this year, CSA is offering “Zhong Wen” Chinese language, “Ma Liping” Chinese language, and Bilingual Chinese language classes in all levels.
   * To enrich CSA parents activities and starting from this school year, we are establishing CSA Parents Club. The club will start with activity groups in Guang-chang Dance , Card and Chess games, Basketball, soccer, and Karaoke. It is free to all families who signed up a CSA program. Please come to the CSA Parents Club desk to sign up if you are interested in being a club and/or CSA social events coordinator.
   * Classes that offer 10 sessions or less, such as "Presentation and Communication", "Chinese History & Culture for Youth“, will not start on the 1st day of school but hold info and Q/A sessions in cafeteria.
   * On every school day and for Bilingual Chinese language classes, we will have a "Homework Support Corner" in the cafeteria (please look for the sign) between 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM. It aims to help both the students and their parents to understand homework assignments and to get additional tutoring help if needed

We are still looking for parents and volunteers to help on the 1st day of school. Please stop-by the admin desk if you can offer your hands to help.

Thanks and see you all on Sunday, the 11th, at 1:30 PM.

CSA