親愛的家長、老師與同學們:
證嚴法師說：「心室效應」能化解「溫室效應」。
我們都知道「溫室效應」會引發天災，一如人與人之間的怒氣會造成惡業的氣流，引發災厄。如何推開這股惡業的氣流 ? 唯有仰賴大眾的「心室效應」── 人人匯聚善的心念，互助、互愛、感恩及尊重。
一念善就是一分清流，把握住每一個剎那間生起的好念，若社會上好人凝聚得愈多、人心淨化得愈好，「心室效應」就能沖淡「溫室效應」，讓天下平安無災、人人安居樂業。
這個星期，在學校餐廳，學校安排了家長連誼暨人文講座 ── 如何「教出好情緒」的孩子 ! 歡迎家長們，送孩子們到教室之後，千萬不要錯過，與其他家長們一起分享的機會哦 !
美國東岸百年來強大颶風珊迪已過，但是在紐約和新澤西州，有些地方房屋全毀，有些地方仍然沒有汽油、水、電、、、等等，造成重大災情，天災無情、人間有愛，我們希望人人匯聚善的心念，互助、互愛。因此本週將會在人文學校餐廳及各個教室募心募款，希望老師們向學生們簡短說明，藉此機會教育學生們，平安是多麼幸福；同時期望家長們準備一些零用錢給孩子們，讓孩子們有親身付出的機會 ！
重點提醒:
• 本週六11月10日波士頓慈濟將為颶風珊迪的災民進行街頭募款。慈濟歡迎大家一起來為災民們服務。有意者請與謝蕙如師姊919-480-3998聯繫。感恩您 !
• 下課後請老師同學們盡量將教室恢復原狀。
• 請大家使用靠餐廳與體育館旁的 大門進出。學生必須在家長或老師陪同下方能離開校區。
校園花絮十一月份行事曆
• 11/11 -正常上課日。期中考。
• 11/18 -正常上課日。懇親會。
• 11/25 –感恩節停課一次。
教師與學生園地:
• 靜思語：「要感恩幫助我們的人，也要感恩接受我們幫助的人。」
• 為了維護學生安全，學生與老師志工應穿著制服。若發現可疑人員或物品， 請立刻通知校方人員處理。
• 老師們請家長將學生的作業妥善保存，以便將來成果展及呈現學生學習的成長過程。
慈濟園地:
• 本週六波士頓慈濟將為颶風珊迪的災民進行街頭募款。若您有意參與請與謝蕙如師姊919-480-3998聯繫。
• 上週珊迪颶風造成紐約及新澤西州部分地區嚴重災害，目前仍還有數十萬戶停電停水，慈濟志工立刻啟動與當地政府配合救助災民，在寒冷的天氣下，慈濟志工持續提供災民熱食 與毛毯，上週波士頓慈濟志工也專程運送發電機及燃料至紐約協助，請參閱以下網址有關慈濟賑災與災區狀況的資訊。若您有意協助請聯絡校方或任何慈濟志工。感恩您 !
重災區發熱食 毛毯暖身也暖心 (2012.11.04)
http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19479
備妥毛毯.物資包 千人糧食可應急 (2012.10.29)
http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19320
接獲請求總動員 送七百份熱食 (2012.10.31)
http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19360
桑迪襲美東 紐約慈濟人防救災 (2012.10.31)
http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19359
紐約風災大停電 志工摸黑備熱食 (2012.11.02)
http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19419
香積志工分頭忙 準備便當與熱湯 (2012.11.02)
http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19476
史坦頓島加油站 大排長龍苦等候 (2012.11.02)
http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19475
地鐵逐步恢復 通勤族回籠湧人潮 (2012.11.03)
http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19453
桑迪災後重建 準備現值卡展馳援 (2012.11.03)
http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19437
志工勘災遇媒體 披露史坦頓現況 (2012.11.03)
http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19436
華埠停電四天 地鐵未通人潮稀少 (2012.11.04)
http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19483
志工再訪洛克威 八方奧援物資齊 (2012.11.04)
http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19480
家長園地:
• 教務處佈達: 本學期的期中考將於11/11舉行，請家長抽空陪伴學生溫書喔 ! 另外您的孩子有沒有登錄靜思語教學的學習單? 請家長們一定要提醒他們喔!
• 11月17日下午本校部份家長、老師與同學們將代表波士頓慈濟人文學校參與慈濟基金會中國城養老院探訪活動。這是學校每年為加強人文道德教育，以身教代言教的一系列社區服務活動。我們非常感恩家長、老師與同學們在百忙之中的熱心配合，也期許同學們能體會到「老吾老以及人之老」的意義。有興趣的家長和老師請與林毓雅師兄聯繫 (tatabox2@gmail.com)。感恩您!
• 化學與工程雜誌最近刊登兩篇有關食物過敏的專論值得家長參考: http://cen.acs.org/articles/90/i43/Eating-Without-Fear-Treatments-Food.html and http://cen.acs.org/articles/90/i43/Detecting-Food-Allergens.html
• 家長與學生們請多利用老師的部落格，除了課程資料以外尚有許多其他參考資訊與影視資料。
證嚴上人的叮嚀與靜思語:
• 發心容易，恆心難持；光說不練，無法體悟真理、實踐道法。
• 感恩可以打開我們的心結，並且啟發我們的悲心。
• 以歡喜心做事，即使忙碌卻不感到辛苦，反而覺得甘甜。
• 好事，需要你、我、他共同來成就。所以，不要有你、我、他的成見。
Communications –November 11, 2012
Tzu-Chi Academy, Boston
Dear Parents, Teachers, and Students:
"Climate Change" has been suspected to be the major cause led to many recent natural disasters. The human factor has contributed significantly if not solely to the climate change based on numerous scientific evidences and observations. However, we also suspect the conflicts among the nations and greed, anger, and idiocy of our mankind only worsen the situation and prevent solutions from being implemented. We believe we can counter this manmade catastrophe by purifying our thoughts and promoting compassion and love to others. We should also always be thankful and respectful to others so that the world can become a safer place.
The second parent gathering will be held in conjunction with our Humanitarian Lecture series in school cafeteria this Sunday. The topic of the lecture is “how to cultivate an emotionally stable child!” Parents are strongly encouraged to share their experience with the other participants!
The hurricane Sandy has damaged or destroyed many homes and buildings in New York and New Jersey area. Some areas remain extremely short of supplies of gasoline, water, and electricity. As volunteers from Tzu Chi and the organization are currently working hard to bring relief to those affected, your compassion and assistance are still very much in need. We would like to encourage all of you and your children to practice our Tzu Chi Jing-Si lessons through donation. Please allow your children some changes so that they can express their kindness as well.
Reminders and Highlights:
• Tzu Chi Boston will conduct street fundraising this Saturday 11/10. All are welcome to join.
• Teachers and students please return the classroom back to its original status after class. Help from parents are appreciated.
• Please only enter the school building through the doors close the Cafeteria and the Gym.
• Student is not allowed to venture out of the school building without supervision of teachers or parents.
Campus–October/November Highlights:
• 11/11 – November 11 is a regular school day. Mid-term.
• 11/18 – November 18 is a regular school day. Parent teacher conference.
• 11/25 – Thanksgiving no school.
Teacher & Student Activities:
• Students, teachers, and volunteers should wear their uniforms to ensure security. Please contact school staff if you find anything or anyone suspicious.
• Teachers please keep student works for future exhibition and as milestone of progress.
Tzu Chi Events:
• Boston Tzu Chi volunteers will seek donation on streets this Saturday for those affected by hurricane Sandy. Those who would like to be part of please contact Sister Angela or other school staff.
• Last week Hurricane Sandy has caused serious damage to parts of New York and New Jersey. There are several hundred thousand families still lack of electricity and water so far. Tzu Chi volunteers have since been working with State and local authorities to provide assistance to those affected by offering hot meals and blankets. Last week Boston Tzu Chi volunteers also delivered generators and fuel to New York area to assist the relief work. The following web links provide you some gleam of the disaster area and work performed by Tzu Chi so far. If you wish to help, please contact any school staff or Tzu Chi volunteers. Thank you!
(2012.11.04) http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19479
(2012.10.29) http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19320
(2012.10.31) http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19360
(2012.10.31) http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19359
(2012.11.02) http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19419
(2012.11.02) http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19476
(2012.11.02) http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19475
(2012.11.03) http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19453
(2012.11.03) http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19437
(2012.11.03) http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19436
(2012.11.04) http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19483
(2012.11.04) http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19480
Parents Activities:
• Parents are urged to study with their children together for the coming mid-term exam that will be held on 11/11. Additionally, please also encourage your child to fulfill his/her Jing-Si practice sheet.
• November 17 some of our parents, teachers and students will join Tzu Chi Boston for a nursing home visit in Chinatown. This event is part of Tzu Chi Academy Boston annual communication service series to promote humanitarian education. We appreciate the support and corporation of our parents, teachers and students. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Brother Jeff (tatabox2@gmail.com). Thank you!
• A recent issue of Chemical and Engineering Magazine (Oct, 22, 2012) published a cover story about food allergy that is worth reading. Please check the web links as follows: http://cen.acs.org/articles/90/i43/Eating-Without-Fear-Treatments-Food.html and http://cen.acs.org/articles/90/i43/Detecting-Food-Allergens.html
• Parents and students are encouraged to take advantage of the teacher’s blog. In addition to class material, there are also many reference material, audio, and video information worth checking.
Master Cheng Yen’s Teaching and Jing-Si Aphorisms:
• To begin is easy, to persist, difficult. Talking about truth without practicing it leads neither to enlightenment nor realizing the Dharma.
• Having gratitude can help us dissolve our inner afflictions and waken our compassion.
• If we work with a joyful heart, no matter how tiring and demanding the task is, we will be rewarded with a sense of bliss and joy.
• Good actions require everyone’s cooperation, so let’s not cling to personal biases.
