CI K-2nd Grade Mandarin Story Time Thanksgiving Cards Career Exploration BCIC and Xilin Northwest hosted the Fall Career Exploration webinar on November 12. Students, parents and teachers enjoyed an interactive panel discussion with three leaders in finance, strategy, chemistry, food science, IT. They addressed the value of Mandarin language skills and knowledge of Chinese culture across…
May Event Recap:
National Junior Scholars for Excellence in Chinese 🎉 Congratulations to our outstanding CI 8th graders who have been honored as CLASS National Junior Scholars for Excellence in Chinese by the Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS)! 🌟 Their dedication to mastering the Chinese language and culture, along with their performance in both Chinese Language…
April Event Recaps:
Class of 2024 CI Graduation Party On Sunday, April 21, BCIC commemorated the remarkable journey and accomplishments of the class of 2024 CI students. This cohort holds a special place as the first to embark on the CI curriculum from kindergarten through graduation. Amidst an ambiance of camaraderie and nostalgia, graduates, alongside their families, and…
March and April Recap
Weiqi (Go Game) We have finished the Weiqi/Go game teaching at North Barrington Elementary in 2023-2024 school year. Go game is originated from China, but it is also a manipulative to help kids to learn Math. Master Guo’s research shows that 60% math content in K-3 can be covered with Go game. That’s why our…
CI Lunar New Year Celebration Recaps:
Guzheng Duet by CI students Angie and Anne Performances by Dong Fang Games, Activities, and Raffle! Thank You!
January and February Event Recaps:
3rd – 5th Games in Chinese Chinese Mad Libs, word searches, and more character games! We also had a Chinese card game and jump rope. Thank you to all the CI students and families that participated! This is one event I think the volunteers enjoyed just as much as the students! Kindergarten Round Up Kindergarten…
December Event Recaps:
Chinese Poetry and Music at Greencastle Winterfest
November Event Recaps:
CI K-2nd Grade Mandarin Story Time Thanksgiving Cards Career Exploration The insights shared by the panelists were truly helpful. Each speaker brought a unique perspective and wealth of experience to the table, making the event both informative and engaging. A special thank you to the distinguished speakers: Yun Brown, Bob Patchak, Attorney Saichang Xu, and…