Dear Parents,

To accommodate teacher training, there will be no classes this Sunday, November 16. Please adjust your plans accordingly.
School calendar: https://www.millburntalent.org/info/schoolCalendar.php
Please review and share the updates below.

📝 Parent Seminar Topic Survey (1–2 minutes)

As a way to give back to the community, MIOT hosts two types of public events each year: expert talks and parent/student sharing sessions. Some topics feature guest speakers, while others are interactive exchanges led by families or students.
Please select or suggest the topics you care about most; we'll use your input to plan events that better meet our community's needs. The survey is anonymous and used only for planning.
➡ Take the survey (1–2 minutes)

🦃️ 5th “MIOT Cup” Turkey Trot

Registration is open! Kick off Thanksgiving morning with running and laughter.
Limited to 100 participants—first come, first served! Register via the link or the QR code on the flyer below: [Registration Link]
  • Time: 9:00 AM, November 27 (Thanksgiving)
  • Location: Millburn High School Field
  • Distance: 1 Mile or 5K (choose one)
  • Ages: 5–15
  • Fee: $20
  • Highlights: finisher medal & keepsake | race clock | refreshments | parent–child ball relay (two-person fun walk)

🎙️ MIOT 10th “Rhythm of Autumn” Speech Contest

  • Class Round: Completed last Sunday—thank you to the organizing team, parent judges, and all participating students! [Winners list]
  • School Finals: December 7, 9:00–12:30, Room 243
  • Huaxia Cup Finals: Late January 2026

🎨 2025 "Huaxia Cup" International Youth & Children Painting Competition — Submissions Open (Oct–Dec)

Open to children and youth worldwide, themed around the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Entries may address one or more of the 17 goals—such as ending poverty, reducing inequality, climate action, environmental protection, and peace & justice—envisioning a more inclusive and sustainable future from a child’s perspective.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation!

Millburn Institute of Talent
November 14, 2025

亲爱的家长们，大家好！

为配合教师培训，本周日（11月16日）中文学校停课一次。请您相应调整行程。
校历请见：https://www.millburntalent.org/info/schoolCalendar.php

请留意以下要点，并相互转告：

📝 家长讲座话题投票（1–2分钟）

作为对社区的回馈，中文学校每年都会举办两类公益活动：专家讲座与家长/学生分享。部分主题会邀请主讲人/嘉宾，也有主题由家长或同学带来互动交流。欢迎勾选或填写你最感兴趣的话题，我们会据此安排更贴近大家需求的活动。问卷匿名、仅作筹划参考。
➡ 填写问卷（1–2分钟）

🦃 第5届“密尔本中文学校杯”火鸡小跑

一年一度的火鸡小跑报名开启！让孩子们在感恩节的早晨，用奔跑和欢笑拉开序幕。
名额有限（仅100人），先到先得！点击链接或扫描海报二维码报名：[报名链接]
  • 时间: 11月27日（感恩节）上午9点
  • 地点: 蜜尔本高中操场
  • 赛程: 1 Mile 或 5K (任选其一)
  • 适合谁: 5-15岁
  • 报名费: $20
  • 亮点：完赛奖牌与纪念品｜现场计时钟｜茶点补给｜亲子运球接力（两人一组，趣味竞走）

🎙️ 第十届「秋之韵」朗诵演讲比赛

  • 班级比赛：已于上周日圆满完成。感谢筹备组的辛勤付出、家长评委的支持与同学们的精彩表现！[获胜名单]
  • 校级比赛：12月7日 9:00 - 12:30，243教室
  • 总校比赛：2026年1月下旬

🎨️ 2025“华夏杯”国际青少年儿童绘画大赛开启投稿（10–12 月）

面向全球青少年儿童，主题为联合国可持续发展目标（SDGs）。
作品可围绕 17 个目标中的一个或多个创作（如消除贫困、减少不平等、气候行动、环境保护、和平与正义等），从孩子视角描绘更美好、包容、可持续的未来。

感谢各位家长与同学的支持与配合！

密尔本华夏中文学校
2025年11月14日