本週日將舉行這學期第一次家長座談會，這次座談會的主要目的首先是要瞭解家長對慈濟人文學校的期望與建議，其次是確立家長與學校之間未來的溝通管道，最後是說明學校在未來一年的計畫與目標。。
慈濟人文學校就像是一個大家庭，由許許多多不同的家庭個人所組成。雖然每個家庭或個人可能有不同的文化、語言、宗教、國籍等等，但是學校自豪也很珍惜這樣的多樣性，學校也會嘗試瞭解並尊重每個家庭或個人的差異與權益。如果任何同學在學習或行為上有遭遇疑難，希望家長或同學隨時向老師或校務人員反映，學校會在尊重隱私權的前提下盡力協助，不足之處，要請家長和同學們多多善解包容。感恩您!
校園花絮 – 九、十月份行事曆
• 9/25 - 正常上課日。第三堂課課外活動。9/28孔子誕辰及教師節。舞蹈課暫停一次。
• 10/2 - 正常上課日。第三堂課課外活動。
• 10/9 – 哥倫布紀念品。停課一次。
• 10/16 - 正常上課日。第三堂課課外活動。
• 10/23 - 正常上課日。第三堂課課外活動。人文講座。
• 10/30 - 正常上課日。課外活動暫停一次。萬聖節親子活動。
教師與學生園地:
• 基於維護學生安全，所有教師、校務人員與學生請務必穿著制服，若需要制服者請盡快到學校餐廳向淑蓉師姐或淑敏師姐洽詢。
• 家長或學生如在學生課業上有任何疑問，請上網路老師的布落格＂查看資料＂！
• 課外活動教室分配
| 課程 | 教室 |
|---|---|
| 兒童真善美 | B223 |
| 書法 | B219 |
| 羽毛球 | 體育館 |
| 繪畫 | B211 |
| 打擊樂器 | B208 |
| 舞蹈及武術 | Multi-purpose Room |
• 欣逢教師節將至，為了慶祝教師節，新英格蘭中文學校協會特訂於九月二十四日(星期六)上午10點，假波士頓僑教中心(90 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands, MA 02461) 旁體育館舉行「祭孔典禮」，歡迎老師同學們能參加觀禮。
◎慶祝教師節活動(一)
活動內容: 祭孔典禮
日 期: 九月二十四日(星期六)
時 間: 上午10點至11點45分
地 點: 波士頓僑教中心旁體育館
◎慶祝教師節活動(二)
活動內容:表揚資深教師、聚餐及摸彩
日 期: 九月二十四日(星期六)
時 間: 中午12點15分至下午1點45分
地 點: 波士頓僑教中心旁體育館
慈濟園地:
波士頓慈青/學長/慈少誠摯邀請您參加每年一度的秋季迎新會。如果您(1) 想瞭解慈青/學長/慈少們為社區做些什麼，或 (2) 有意願陪伴慈青/學長/慈少，或 (3) 自己或朋友的小孩想瞭解或， (4) 自己或朋友的小孩想瞭解、參加慈青/學長/慈少團隊，或 (5) 可在迎新會當天幫忙庶務者，請不吝賜電應師兄或淑蓉師姐603-362-2868 或向校方洽詢。
迎新會謹訂於十月一日(星期六)早上九時至下午五時(供應早午餐)假波士頓僑教中心(90 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA)舉行，活動內容完全由慈青/學長/慈少團隊共同策劃。邀請函謹附於下:
主題: 波士頓慈青/學長/慈少秋季迎新會
時間: 十月一日(星期六)早上九時至下午五時
地點: 僑教中心 90 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA (走路距離綠線D-Riverside Newton Highlands站五分鐘)
特色: 美味又免費的素食餐點! 趣味遊戲活動! 結交新朋友! 瞭解如何維護我們的社區與環境!
家長園地:
• 請尚未完成報名註冊手續的家長們儘速向註冊組淑蓉師姐辦理。另外根據去年規定，學校會提供學生一件免費制服。因此，今年的新生或從未領過制服的舊生，請向註冊組領取制服；如果是舊生，且已在去年領過制服但需更新者，每件請購價為$10.
• 本學年度課外活動選項有所變動，木笛課取消新增加書法課(限六歲以上)，除請大家見諒，也請尚未選定或想變更課外活動的同學家長們盡快填寫轉課單(網址連結如下)，若仍有疑問請參考註冊單或向毓雅師兄洽詢。
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B-QJ4T5uPj3sNDY5MDM3ZmUtMWM0Mi00Y2E4LWIzNWMtMzE3MmZmZmI1ZmNm&hl=en_US
• 本學年度第一次學校家長說明會將於九月二十五日第二堂課舉行。
• 成人瑜伽課與免費成人中文課將於十月二日開始上課。對這些課程有興趣的家長們，請與毓雅師兄洽詢(tatabox2@gmail.com)。
• 九月二十四日週六下午三時的古典音樂講座將由本校打擊樂器老師陳志新博士主講認識中世紀音樂，地點在華心藝術學校。陳老師教學認真，學養豐富，歡迎大家前往聆聽。
西方古典音樂的發展可追溯到中世紀，在這個漫長的時期裡音樂在教會的孕育下不斷的成長與發展，從單音音樂到複音音樂，當中包括了很多不同的樂種，此講座會透過不同的音樂例子和說明去幫您了解這個時期的音樂特色，歡迎有興趣者參加！
講者：陳志新
波士頓大學演奏博士
GBCCA國樂團音樂總監暨指揮
Waltham Symphony Orchestra, Concord Orchestra, Concord Band低音號手
慈濟人文學校、勒星頓中文學校、華心藝術學校擊樂班指導老師
Saturday, 9/24/2011
3-5 P.M.
437 Cherry Street, West Newton, MA 02465
Information: cschan2000@gmail.com | 541-782-8822
Free Admission ($5 suggested donation is appreciated)
其他講座時間
古典時期的音樂特色 3:00pm-5:00pm 10.22.2011
浪漫時期的音樂特別 3:00pm-5:00pm 11.26.2011
中西音樂比較 2:30pm-4:30pm 12.10.2011
證嚴上人的叮嚀與靜思語:
• 慈悲，不一定要靠給予豐富的物質來表達，最重要的是一顆知足的心；更不應貪求別人的物質以滿足自己，貪欲若無止境，人生就不會快樂，而且會造許多罪業。
• 去除對身外物的貪念，內心自然會寧靜清明，眼界也就會開闊。
• 專業有雄心，不要有野心。
• 人人都能和睦，不起貪婪之心，就不會造作惡業破壞天地。在生活中，每個人都可以做到環保，人人都可以做大地的醫師。
• 「有」則惜福，「無」則知足。
• 用不分別的心去愛每一個人，就是平等。
• 放棄現在，就會後悔過去，迷失未來。
Communications – September 25, 2010
Tzu-Chi Academy, Boston
Dear Parents, Teachers, and Students:
The first parent school conference will be held on 10:30 AM this Sunday 9/25. The main objectives of this conference are for the school to listen to parents’ expectation and suggestions, to establish communication channels with parents, and to lay out the plan and goal for the school year.
Tzu Chi Academy is like a big and diverse family with many differences among its individuals. Each individual may have different cultures, languages, religions, nationalities, etc. Nevertheless, we are proud and cherish such diversities. However, we also understand and respect each individual have his/her unique opinions and values. If any individual encounters difficulties in either learning or interpersonal relationship, please feel free to contact teachers or any school staff for help. School will respect your privacy and try best to resolve your concerns or issues. Thank you.
Campus–September/October Highlights:
• 9/25 - September 25th is a regular school day and extracurricular activities take place after class. A parent/school conference will be held in the second period. September 28th is Confucius’birthday as well as Teacher’s day in Taiwan. Dance class will be cancelled on 9/25 due to teacher schedule conflict.
• 10/2 - October 2nd is a regular school day and extracurricular activities take place after class.
• 10/9 - No school today in observance of Columbus Day
• 10/16 - October 16th is a regular school day and extracurricular activities take place after class.
• 10/23 - October 23rd is a regular school day and extracurricular activities take place after class. A lecture will be held for parents and volunteers at Cafeteria.
• 10/30 - October 30th is a regular school day but no extracurricular activities today. A Halloween celebration and parent children activities will take place instead.
Teacher & Student Activities:
• All teachers, staff, and students should wear their uniforms. Whoever needs uniform please check with Sister Jennifer at school cafeteria ASAP.
• Parents or students please check the teacher’s blog on web site for information if you have questions.
• Extracurricular classroom assignment:
| Class Room | assignment |
|---|---|
| Little Angle | B223 |
| Chinese Calligraphy | B219 |
| Badminton | Gym |
| Drawing | B211 |
| Percussion | B208 |
| Dance/Martial Arts | Multi-purpose Room |
Tzu Chi Activities:
• Boston Tzu Ching/Tzu Shao are inviting all college and high school students, and anyone interested in accompanying Tzu Ching/Tzu Shao; becoming member of their groups; or helping their party to join them on October 1st from 9 AM to 5 PM at Boston Culture Center in Newton MA for their Fall Welcome Orientation Party. This party is a great way to learn more about the groups and their volunteering efforts, and hopefully you will make some new friends! Free, delicious vegetarian breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please feel free to bring your friends; just let Brother Ying or Sister Jennifer (@603-362-2868) know how many of you are coming. Looking forward to seeing all of you!!
When: October 1st (Saturday) 9AM – 5PM
Where: 90 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA (5 minutes of walking distance from the Newton Highlands T stop on the D-Riverside Green line)
Directions: Google Map of Venue
What: Enjoy free delicious vegetarian food!; Play fun games and sports!; Make new friends!; Engage conversations about charity and environment protection!
Parents Activities:
• For those who have not registered, please complete the registration with Jennifer Ying. Last year, we gave away a uniform per student. This year, we will still give away uniforms to new students or returning students who did not receive a uniform last year. Please ask for one from Jennifer Ying. If a returning student who received the uniform last year, but needs a new one this year, please purchase at $10 per uniform.
• There are some changes in the selection of extracurricular classes (Recorder class was cancelled and Calligraphy is added for students of six years older). Students who have not selected or want to change their selection please fill the class change form. If you still have questions, please check the registration form or see Brother Jeff. The class change form can be downloaded by this link
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B-QJ4T5uPj3sNDY5MDM3ZmUtMWM0Mi00Y2E4LWIzNWMtMzE3MmZmZmI1ZmNm&hl=en_US
• The Parent School conference will be held in cafeteria at 10:30AM on 9/25.
• Adult Yoga class and free Chinese Class start from 10/2. Parents who are interested in adult Chinese and Yoga lessons please contact Brother Jeff Lin (tatabox2@gmail.com) for details.
Master Cheng Yen’s Teaching and Jing-Si Aphorisms:
• Compassion does not necessarily have to be expressed by giving others material help. The key is to remain self-contented but not to yearn for material pleasure. Greed will only result in karma and an unhappy life.
• So long as we can rid ourselves of greed and excessive desires, we can have our mind clear and vision afar.
• Pursue your profession with aspiration but not ambition with malicious intent.
• If everyone can rid of their greed and live peacefully with others, we will no longer create karma and devastate our living world. If everyone becomes conscious of the environment in his or her daily life, then everyone will contribute to the healing of our mother Earth,
• Cherish your possessions when you still own them and remain self-contented when you do not.
• Love without prejudices achieves true equality.
• Giving up the present only lead us to regret our past and lost our future
