Dear Parents,

Classes will be held as usual this Sunday, December 21. Since we had to cancel class last week (12/14) due to weather, some arrangements have been updated. Please review and share the latest information below:

️📅 School Calendar Update

Because class was canceled on 12/14, the Snow Day originally scheduled for 4/26 will become a regular school day. Please plan accordingly. School calendar: ➡ [https://www.millburntalent.org/info/schoolCalendar.php]

🆕 New Course Preview (Abacus Mental Math and Arts & Crafts)

Two new courses will be added in the second half of the school year. Families are welcome to learn more and register:
Start date: January 25, 2026 (Week 16) (Note: originally planned for Jan 16; postponed by one week.)
  • 🧮 Abacus Mental Math
    Using the abacus and the principles of abacus calculation, students will practice the four basic operations, square roots, and more—helping improve focus and calculation skills.
    • Instructor: Ms. Yali Gan (Accounting Professor)
    • Duration: 15 weeks
    • Tuition: $300 + $15 (abacus)
    • Course description: ➡ [Link]
    • Teacher bio: ➡ [Link]
  • ✂️ Arts & Crafts | Little Hands, Big Creations
    Through a variety of hands-on projects, students will develop imagination and creativity, strengthen fine motor skills, and build confidence and a sense of accomplishment.
    • Instructor: Ms. Xiaojie Liu (Professional Illustrator & Designer)
    • Duration: 15 weeks
    • Tuition: $330 (materials included)
    • Course description: ➡ [Link]
    • Teacher bio: ➡ [Link]
  • 💬 In-person Info Session
    Both instructors will be available to talk with parents on-site. Feel free to ask about course content, teaching approach, recommended ages, and more.
    • Time: Sunday, 12/21, 9:40–11:50 (Note: originally scheduled for 12/14)
    • Location: Front desk on the 2nd floor of the high school
  • 📝 Class Time Preference Survey (1 minute)
    To better serve our families, we hope to arrange class times based on the needs of most students.
    If you are interested in registering, please complete the survey: ➡ [Survey Link]

🎨 2025 "Huaxia Cup" International Youth & Children Painting Competition (Deadline: December 23)

This competition is open to children and youth worldwide. The theme is the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Students may create artwork around one or more of the 17 goals (for example: ending poverty, reducing inequality, climate action, environmental protection, peace and justice, etc.), expressing a better, more inclusive, and sustainable future from children's perspective.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year—warm, joyful holidays and safe travels!

Millburn Institute of Talent
December 19, 2025

亲爱的家长们，大家好！

本周日（12月21日）中文学校照常上课。由于上周（12/14）因天气原因停课一次，部分安排已更新。请留意以下最新信息，并相互转告：

️📅 校历更新

由于12月14日停课，校历中原定4月26日的 Snow Day 将调整为正常上课日，请大家提前安排时间。

🆕️ 新课预告（珠式心算课 & 手工艺术课）

中文学校下半学年将新增两门课程，欢迎了解与报名：
开课时间：2026年1月25日（第16周）。【注：原定1月16日，现顺延一周】
  • 🧮 珠式心算课
    以算盘为工具，运用珠算原理进行四则运算、开方等训练，帮助孩子提升专注力与运算能力。
    • 任课老师：甘娅丽老师（会计学教授）
    • 课时：15周
    • 学费：$300 + 算盘 $15
    • 课程简介：➡ [点击链接]
    • 老师介绍：➡ [点击链接]
  • ️✂️ 手工艺术课｜小手创造大世界
    通过多样手工活动，培养孩子的想象力与创造力，锻炼精细动作能力，增强成就感与自信心。
    • 任课老师：刘小洁老师（专业插画师、设计师）
    • 课时：15周
    • 学费：$330（含材料费）
    • 课程简介：➡ [点击链接]
    • 老师介绍：➡ [点击链接]
  • 💬 信息咨询（现场交流）
    两位老师将现场与家长交流，欢迎来咨询课程内容、教学方式、适合年龄等问题。
    • 时间：12月21日（本周日）9:40–11:50 【注：原定于12月14日】
    • 地点：高中二楼前台
  • 📝 上课时间意向调查（1分钟）
    为更好地服务大家，我们希望根据多数学生的需求来安排上课时间。
    请有兴趣报名的家长填写可参加时段调查表：➡ [调查表]

🎨️ 2025「华夏杯」国际青少年儿童绘画大赛（12月23日截止）

大赛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进行创作（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。

感谢各位家长的理解与支持！预祝大家圣诞快乐、元旦快乐，假期温馨顺遂、出行平安！

密尔本华夏中文学校
2025年12月19日