親愛的家長、老師與同學們 Dear Parents, Teachers, and Students:
慈濟將於十一月十三日在假北昆西市高中舉辦第七屆慈濟社區健康日免費醫療義診，非常感謝家長與同學們的熱心參與當日的志工服務。
Tzu Chi will host its 7th Health Fair and Free Clinic at North Quincy High school on 11/13 for disadvantaged people. The school appreciates and is proud of the participation of our parents and students as volunteers.
感謝家長們熱心參予新版教科書的評鑑及意見調查，學校收回近三十份調查表，除三份希望維持現狀外，其餘的家長大多希望學校從下學期就開始採用新版教科書。但因為部份教科書目前庫存不足，校務人員仍在與書商接洽中，若有結果，學校會儘速向家長們報告。
School appreciates involvement of many parents in the evaluation and survey of the new textbook. Approximately thirty survey forms were returned; all except three wanted to switch to the new textbook beginning next semester. Since some of textbooks are currently short of stock, school staff is still in contact with the publisher for resolution. School will inform parents about the results as soon as possible.
校園花絮 – 十一月份行事曆 November Highlights:
• 11/14 - 正常上課日。期中考。第三堂課課外活動。
November 14th is a regular school day and scheduled midterm. Extracurricular activities will be held after class.
• 11/21 - 正常上課日。第三堂課課外活動。
November 21st is a regular school day. Extracurricular activities will be held after class.
• 11/28 – 感恩節停課一次。
Observe Thanksgiving Holiday. No school today!
教師與學生園地 Teacher & Student Activities:
• 請老師們(包含課外活動)與同學們記得穿著制服到校。
Teachers and Students please remember to wear your uniform to school.
慈濟園地 Tzu Chi Activities:
• 佛教慈濟基金會波士頓聯絡處謹訂於2010年十一月十三日(星期六)上午十時至下午三時，假北昆西市高中 (North Quincy High School, 316 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02171)，舉辦第七屆慈濟社區健康日免費醫療義診。今年的醫療義診將與過去兩年一樣，再度邀請昆市多所醫療機構鼎力協辦，為第三屆「昆市社區健康日」醫療義診共襄盛舉。本著「守護生命 守護健康」的宗旨，以「感恩 尊重 愛」的大愛精神，波士頓慈濟人醫會在推動社區醫療教育方面，一向不遺餘力。為落實「取之當地 用之當地」的理念，更主動與社區的醫療機構攜手合作，致力於宣導「預防重於治療」之保健觀念，為社區的居民提供流行性感冒預防注射，及多項貼心完善的健康檢驗、健康諮詢、醫療保健資訊等等醫療服務。為了您和家人、親朋好友的健康著想，慈濟基金會波士頓聯絡處竭誠邀請您蒞臨社區健康日醫療義診。若有任何有關問題，請來電洽詢 (617) 762-0569。
Tzu Chi Boston Service Center will hold its 7th annual free medical clinic and community health day on Saturday 11/13 at North Quincy high school. Numerous local medical establishments will collaborate with Tzu Chi for the wonderful event. If you and your families are interested in becoming as either volunteers or participants, please contact Tzu Chi at (617) 762-0569.
家長園地 Parents Activities:
• 各位愛心爸爸媽媽，大家好：
有幾件事情要向大家報告。首先是之前和大家有討論到從幼小班到四年級班的學生因為人數多或是年齡偏小等原因而須要愛心爸爸媽媽來幫忙，雖然有些班級己有小老師的協助，但是因為人數過多或是因為學生上課的制序難以控制時，如果有的從旁協助，相信老師在上課時得以減少時間在管理上面，而多些時間教課，而在父母親方面則可以藉由這些幫助的同時，得知小朋友上課的情形，更可增進親子關係。
第二：我己和從幼小班至四年級班的老師商討過，除了四年級（魏婉美老師）不需要的協助之外，其他老師均希望有愛心爸爸媽媽的幫忙，且希望是由自班的家長來輪值，而非全部家長輪值。目前幼大班及二年級班己開始實施愛心爸爸媽媽輪值。其成果頗佳。其餘班級的家長可以自行與自班老師及家長們商討安排一週的輪值表。詳細情形可詢問愛心媽媽Meiling。
第三：要感謝大家對＂惜福站＂熱烈響應。家中如有物品想要與朋友惜福，敬請送至Cafeteria，將有專人為您服務。
第四：惜福站將擴大為大家服務。家中如果有大宗的物品想要惜福，如家具，家電用品等等，可以利用學校的Newsletter來刊登。請清楚註明姓名、連絡方式、物品名稱、尺寸大小，顏色等等。越清楚越好。
請注意！所有惜福物品將以捐贈方式實施。除了捐贈學校惜福站之物品轉賣之後，將全數金額捐贈至學校。其餘惜福物品將由捐贈者和收授者自行接洽處理，學校將不會經手。詳細情形可以詢問愛心媽媽 Meiling 。謝謝大家的支持。柷大家平安。
Dear Parents, a few issues to share with all of you:
First, the need of room parents in classes from K1 to 4th grade due to either number or age of students was raised in last discussion even though some classes have had teaching assistant already. We concluded presence of room parent would be beneficial to students by reducing teacher’s burden to maintain order of the class.
Secondly, all class teachers except 4th grade agreed and appreciated presence and help of room parent though they preferred the room parents are the parents of their students. In fact, K3 and 2nd grade have begun the rotation of their parents as room parent respectively and the results have been very well received. We recommend the parents of the other classes to consult with their teacher to make proper arrangement. If you need to know the detail, please contact Meiling.
Thirdly, we would like to thank your participation in our XiFu station in cafeteria. If you want to donate items (except large items), please drop them off at the station.
Fourthly, XiFu station would like to expand its service by accepting donation of durable goods such as appliance or furniture. If you are interested in donating, please let us know your name, contact information, and the detail specifications and dimension of the item(s) to be published in the school newsletter. The transportation of the item will be strictly handled between the donor and the recipient. Please contact Meiling for further details. Thank you for your support and good luck to you all.
證嚴上人的叮嚀與靜思語 Master Cheng Yen’s Teaching and Jing-Si Aphorisms:
• 做人不要太過恃才傲物。但是也不能失去信心，最重要的是把握時間，隨分隨力為社會奉獻出一己之力。
We should be confident but not arrogant or egocentric. The important thing is to contribute our spare time and ability to benefit the community.
• 「慈悲喜捨」的真義，要在力行中才能有所領悟。
One can only understand the true meaning of compassion and giving when one actually carry out in daily life.
• 擺脫惡習、改變過去錯誤的人生方向，帶給家庭平安吉祥，也造就了家庭福氣。
Get rid of our bad habits and right our path will bring our family peace and fortune.
• 無私念就不會分別人我，生出是非。
Selflessness and altruism can eliminate if not minimize discrimination, prejudice and interpersonal conflicts
• 有慈悲心的人，就會有柔和的態度；慈悲柔和可以化解人的煩惱。
Compassion can influence us to exhibit a gentle and calm attitude; compassion and calm together can then lessen our anxiety.
