通訊 ─ 2012年12月2日

~ 人文學校園地 ~

教務處Office of Academic Affairs：

 

·        12/16靜思語教學已經快到了，為了讓這一次的教學比上次更完善、更得心應手，請老師們12/02第三堂課到教師休息室開會討論！

·        The second Jing-Si aphorism class will be held at the third period on 12/16.   In order to improve class experience further, all language teachers please come to Room B227 at 11:25 on 12/2 for discussion.  

·        2013年全美SAT®中文模擬考試將於12月15日開始報名，凡是在美國學校就讀12 年級及以下各年級的學生均可報名參加 (考題的內容適合11歲以上的學生)。請高年級老師鼓勵學生們報名，中年級的學生也可以試試看，增加經驗喔 !

·        2013 Chinese SAT practice test will accept application starting on 12/15.   Students who currently enroll in US school system (12^th grade and under) are qualified to register for the test.   Teachers of upper and middle classes please encourage your students to participate.

學務處Office of Student Affairs：

 

·        參加羽毛球課外活動的同學們，請務必攜帶自己的球具喔！因為學校方面，僅有的球具數量有限，如果每位同學，都使用學校公用器具的話，那麼就會有不少的同學們，無法盡興地上課喔！

·        Students who enrolled in the Badminton class should bring their own equipment.  School only prepares limited quantity of equipment in case a few students forget to bring their own.

人文室Office of Humanities：

·        慈濟教聯會老師倪美英在她的著作《成為孩子的伯樂》中，〈親情不該有隔夜仇〉的章節裡，說明一個孩子要變壞不是一時的，要挽救一個孩子的心，為人父母必須有勇氣，為自己對孩子的傷害道歉。孩子做錯事要淡化，對優點要強化。「只有感動才會讓孩子變好。」要糾正孩子的錯誤，處罰絕不是最好的方法。倪美英老師也力行靜思語「教育是好好地給予與對待」，所以家庭聯絡簿上堅持「三好一改進」的原則，先給予三個肯定與讚美，再寫上一個須改進的地方。所以12月16日是2012年，最後一次上課，同時第三堂課是靜思語加強週，再次歡迎家長們，在教室裡面，與老師和孩子們一起學習、一起成長。

·        Ni Meiying, a member of Tzu Chi Teacher Association, stated in her book "Become a mentor to your child" that there should be no schism between parent and their children.  She also explained that a child could become disenchanted gradually if parent did not attend to their needs properly.   To save a child from such predicament, parent must have the courage to admit and apologize for their faults.  They should also focus on their children’s strengths while accept their shortcomings.   Although parent needed to correct the mistakes of their children now and then, however punishment was never the best option.   The best approach was to guide your children through love and devotion and share their feeling.

Ni also excised the Jing-Si aphorism teaching "Education means giving and interacting properly" in her classes.   She adhered to the principle of “giving the student three affirmations/praises for every suggested improvement” in all her communications with parents.  

Our Jing-Si aphorisms enhancement class in 2012 will be held on 12/16 the third period.   Parents are always welcome to join our teachers and students so that we can all learn together, and grow together.

通訊 ─ 2012年11月18日

親愛的家長、老師與同學們:

證嚴法師常常會問，善惡拔河，哪一邊會贏 ？人多的一方才會贏 ! 如果我們每個人都可以做到「莫因善小而不為，莫因惡小而為之」，那麼善的力量就會增加；如果每個人都做一個可以幫助別人的人，這個社會必然會充滿愛的循環、善的循環。

非常感恩所有的家長、老師與同學們，在上一週付出您的愛心、善心，幫助受創於珊迪颶風的紐約及新澤西州災民們(http://www.daai.tv/2011web/master/content.php?u=6-2)! 慈濟波士頓志工們也將於本週末前往紐約地區協助賑災。

11/17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的活動。這是學校每年為加強人文道德教育，以身教代替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們，請與林毓雅師兄聯繫 (tatabox2@gmail.com)。 感恩您 !

11/18第三堂課將舉行懇親會，家長們如果有任何有關親、師、生或校務等問題，都可透過與老師的晤談，給予學校建設性的意見。

重點提醒:

• 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

• 11/17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的活動。
• 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。」
• 為了維護學生們的安全，學生、老師和志工們應穿著制服。 若發現可疑的人員或物品， 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:

• 十月底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，本週末波士頓慈濟志工也將至紐約協助災民發放，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!

Tzu Chi Holds Distribution to 2,000 Families in New York
http://tw.tzuchi.org/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1049%3Atzu-chi-holds-distribution-to-2000-families-in-new-york&catid=76%3Aamerica&Itemid=205&lang=en

受創大地灑播希望 以愛膚慰惶悚(2012.11.14)
http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19830

持續勘災膚慰 預計周末再發放(2012.11.13)
http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19803

美東六點同發放 動員逾兩百志工 (2012.11.12)
http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19761

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:

• 十一月十七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，以身教代替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們，請與林毓雅師兄聯繫 (tatabox2@gmail.com)。感恩您 !

• 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:

• 要擁有很可愛的人生，就要自己先去愛人。

• 以親切的愛心去關懷別人，這分愛心便是造福的種子。

• 要作個受歡迎的人，作個被愛的人，就必須先照顧好自我的聲和色。





Communications –November 18, 2012
Tzu-Chi Academy, Boston


Dear Parents, Teachers, and Students:

Master Cheng Yen often asks us which side will prevail in the struggle between the good and the evil. Of course, whichever side to gain the majority will win! Therefore, it is extremely important for every one of us to practice the good deeds while avoid the bad behaviors no matter how trivial they may. If every one of us can heed Master’s advices to be selfless, the forces of good will grow and eventually prevail among us; this society can then be filled with love and compassion.

The kindness of our parents, teachers and students were overflowing last week in our fundraising event for those affected by Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey area! Please check the following web link http://www.daai.tv/2011web/master/content.php?u=6-2. We appreciate all of you who participate in and contribute to the event. A group of Boston Tzu Chi volunteers will also travel to New York this weekend to assist in the disaster relief.

This Saturday (11/17), many of our parents, teachers and students will join Tzu Chi volunteers to visit those elderly in South Cove nursing home located at Boston Chinatown. Our goal is to strengthen the humanitarian and moral values to our students through increasing involvement in community service. We are very grateful to the enthusiasm of our parents, teachers and students in the visit given their busy weekend schedule. If you want to know more about the visit, please contact Brother Jeff (tatabox2@gmail.com). Thank you!

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:

• 11/18 – 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:

• 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. This weekend a group of Boston Tzu Chi volunteers will travel 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!

Tzu Chi Holds Distribution to 2,000 Families in New York
http://tw.tzuchi.org/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1049%3Atzu-chi-holds-distribution-to-2000-families-in-new-york&catid=76%3Aamerica&Itemid=205&lang=en

(2012.11.14) http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19830

(2012.11.13) http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19803

(2012.11.12) http://www.daai.tv/2011web/news/content.php?id=19761

(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:

• 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!
• 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:

• The ability to love is a blessing. The ability to eliminate afflictions is wisdom.

• We must first love others, to have a beautiful life.

• When we care for others with deep sincerity, our heart of love is the noble seed that brings great blessings.

• To win the hearts of others and always be welcomed, we must be cautious of our tone of voice, and facial expression.

成人排舞班Adult Line Dance Class

親愛的家長們:

新增設的成人排舞班 本週日(十一月十日)起到十二月十六日, 開始接受報名。  歡迎對課程有興趣的家長們, 到學校愛心站找馮美霞師姊, 領取報名表格填寫報名。

The Albert Einstein Medical Center in the Bronx, N.Y的醫學研究報告發現, 舞蹈是唯一一種有規律同時可以減少得到dementia including Alzheimer's disease的肢體活動。其他報告也顯示, 舞蹈中的排舞對人的記憶, 平衡感, 和減少心臟疾病有所幫助, 同時還能從中得到學習的樂趣。

 
* 成人排舞初級班（10人以上開班)
課程簡介: 排舞是個男女老少咸宜的運動, 從年輕人到銀髮族，不受年齡、性別的限制。配合音樂節拍，舞步輕快，不需舞伴、不講究舞藝。是一種有益身心、又兼具娛樂性以及社交性的休閒活動。有空一起來跳排舞吧!

授課教師: 謝宜芳

學費: $50/10次課程
時間: 週日上午10:20 到11:20 (一個月兩次) 預定1/13/2013 起開課。目前所規劃的上課日期，請參閱報名表格。

地點: 多功能電腦教室

 

Dear Parents:

The newly offered Adult Line Dance Class will begin accepting registration this Sunday (11/10/2012) through 12/16/2012.  If interested, please fill out a registration form and sign up with Sister Tina Phung at the cafeteria. 

A study at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in the Bronx, N.Y., found dancing to be the only regular physical activity associated with a significant drop in the incidence of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Other studies have shown Line Dancing in particular to be a great help in areas of memory, balance, cardiovascular and vertigo. At the same time, you get to have lots of fun!

* Adult Line Dance Class Beginner Level (10 students, minimum)

Class Description: Line Dancing is a fun and energetic way for ANYONE who loves music to get a little exercise and have a great time without regard for the gender of the individuals.  No dance partner is needed.  No dance techniques are required.  Let's have fun and do line dancing together!

Instructor: yifang hsieh

Tuition: $50/10 lessons
Schedule: Sundays between 10:20 am and 11:20 am (twice a month).  Class is scheduled to be started on 1/13/2013.  Please see the registration form for all of the dates currently scheduled for the class.

Location: the Multi-purpose room