親愛的家長、老師與同學們:
在慈濟，「真善美」不是形容詞，是動詞，真正落實在行動中 ！ 孩子們的心純真無染，如明鏡般，很容易接受教育，只要父母以身作典範，孩子們就能學習到良好的家庭教育；只要老師用心教導，孩子們就能傳承做人的道理 。 馬來西亞大愛幼兒園的孩子們，聽老師說世界上有許許多多小朋友正在挨餓，便在班級裡帶動「八分飽，二分助人好」一 本來每人的點心有三片餅乾，現在孩子們只吃兩片；累積一個月後，就有一大盒的餅乾可以分享給貧困的孩子 。 這就是最有智慧的教育 ！ 引導孩子們身體力行付出愛，知道只要願意節儉一點，人人都可以付出力量助人 。
最後要感恩上週家長和老師們的協助，使得孩子們的Trick-Or-Treat活動能夠圓滿完成 ！ 另外，還要提醒您，日光節約時間即將結束，本週六十一月三日晚上，請您別忘了將時間撥慢一個小時哦 ！ 雖然珊迪颶風剛過，天災無情、人間有愛，若有任何個案，需要急難救助，也請您與校務團隊任何成員聯繫 ！
重點提醒:
• 請大家記得星期六晚上睡前調慢您家裡的時鐘一個鐘頭。
• 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
• 11/04 -正常上課日。日光節約時間停止。
• 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。
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!
• 由新英格蘭中文學校協會主辦的【2012 漢字文化節】 即將於11/10/2012 (星期六)，在波士頓華僑文教中心舉行。請家長和老師多多鼓勵學生參加，並請向學生說明，參賽主要在於和外界相互切磋，以汲取經驗、學習成長。至於得名與否，只是自我成長的過程。有關2012 漢字文化節詳情，請參閱附件。有意參賽者，請於11/3前向各班老師報名，再由學校彙整名單，統一向協會報名。
• 十一月十七日本校部份家長、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
• 感謝家長與老師們的協助讓孩子們享受一個愉快又豐富的萬聖節活動。也要特別感恩家長代表們在幕後的組織運作才使得整個活動順利進行。
• 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:
• 人生如高空走索，應專心一意往前看、向前走，不要回頭空懊惱。
• 聽話、說話要完整，不要只揀前一句、後一句，合起來剛好尖尖的刺進人心。
• 人生若精神文化充足富有，縱使物質生活平淡，也會感到樂在其中。
• 什麼都沒做，就是空過的人生；若能不斷付出利益人群，就是大好的人生。
Communications –November 4, 2012
Tzu-Chi Academy, Boston
Dear Parents, Teachers, and Students:
In Tzu Chi, "Truth-Kindness-Beauty" is not just a descriptive term, is really people in action! The innocence of our children makes them like a spotless mirror that will reflect any education they have received. Therefore, it is extremely important for parents, teachers and school to provide them with good role models. The children in Malaysia's Da-Ai kindergarten heard from their teachers that many children at their ages are starving around the world. They decided to do something about it by saving part of their snack "having two instead three biscuits each time” so that they could save a box of cookie every month to share with those children in need. This is exactly the education all Tzu Chi Academy strive to offer! To guide our children through their compassion; To empower our children through helping others.
With the generosity and help of our parents and teachers last Sunday, our children enjoyed a joyful Trick-Or-Treat event at school! However, we should not forget those in dire needs after the wrath of Hurricane Sandy. If you like to help, or need help, or know someone in need, please contact our school staff or any Tzu Chi members. Also, as a reminder, the Daylight Savings will end on Sunday 11/04, please remember to adjust the clocks on Saturday night before you go to sleep!
Reminders and Highlights:
• Please remember to adjust your clocks behind on Saturday night for one hour.
• This Sunday teachers will lead our students to make greeting cards in preparation for our planned nursing home visit on 11/17.
• 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:
• 11/04 – November 4 is a regular school day. Daylight saving ends.
• 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.
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.
• NEACS will hold its 2012 Chinese Language and Culture festival and competition on Saturday 11/10 at the Chinese Culture Center at Newton. The details of the competition can be found in the attached document. Students who are interested in the contest please contact your teachers by 11/3 for registration.
• 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:
• Life is like walking on a tightrope. Walk straight ahead and, concentrate on, what’s in front of us;, to keep looking back, does us no good.
• Be clear and complete when you talk and listen. Do not pick one sentence here, and one sentence there;, or you may by accident intensely hurt someone.
• If we are spiritually rich and fulfilled, we will be happy, even if materialistically, our life is, basic and simple.
• If we don’t do something meaningful, our life will pass by in vain. But if we work unceasingly for the betterment of mankind, ours will be a beautiful life.
