Join Us for a Sweet Treat at Citizen's Park! Hey there, CI Kindergarten families! BCIC believes that strong bonds among families are the foundation of a thriving community. That's why we're excited to invite you all to a get-together from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Citizen's Park Playground for CI Kindergarten Families. Register to ensure...
Please join BCIC as we celebrate the Mid Autumn (Moon) Festival with traditional games and activities, as well as stories and songs for the younger CI students. Our Greencastle events are a wonderful way to learn more about Chinese culture and celebrations in a multi-generational learning setting. Do you have a high school student or...
Volunteers are the only way our events and support of the CI program are possible! Please join us virtually or in person to learn about BCIC initiatives and events. Hear about the many different ways you can help, from simple tasks to planning major events. There's something for everyone! Register or email bcic220@gmail.com for the...
The CI family has a float for the Barrington High School Homecoming Parade! Register to join us! Under the Stars is the theme! CI Float Slogan is "Under the Same Stars: CI Unites Two Cultures" Sign Up Here to decorate the float Sat Sept 21st Wear your traditional Chinese clothes or BCIC spiritwear. Bring candy if...
Join BCIC for some Mandarin fun at our CI Story Time and Games event! This event is perfect for CI students in grades K-2, their parents/caregivers (siblings welcome). Older CI students are welcome but the content is geared towards the younger ones. It's a great way to connect with other CI families. 🗓️ Date: Saturday,...
Join D220 teacher, Mary Weerts, and the Barrington Chinese Immersion Council, as we host our 2nd cuisine event. Mrs. Mary Weerts, middle school CI teacher, will be sharing cultural knowledge while our students and families can enjoy the different noodle and rice dishes from various regions. Date: Nov. 10th (Sunday) Time: 2:00-4:00PM Location: Yu's Mandarin...
Discover a World of Opportunities! BCIC and Xilin Northwest Chinese School have brought together expert panelists to enlighten students about career prospects that involve: Leveraging Mandarin Language Skills Collaborating with Chinese Businesses and Diverse Organizations Exploring Exciting Opportunities to Live and Work in China or Other Mandarin-Speaking Nations We are excited to present our esteemed...
Hear updates on the CI program! All Chinese Immersion parents and guardians are welcome to the BCIC board meeting with Becky Wiegel, Director of District Programs at Barrington 220 and Kathryn Wolfkiel, Department Chair of the BHS World Language Department. 🗓️ Event Date: Thursday, November 14 ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM ***Doors open at 6:15PM...
🦃 This Thanksgiving, BCIC is seeking students and families to help make handmade Thanksgiving cards for residents of Greencastle of Barrington. The cards will be attached to the residents' Thanksgiving dinner packages donated by other organizations. Please make cards on thicker paper or cardstock with original artwork and a message such as Happy Thanksgiving! We...
Join Us for the Barrington Chinese Immersion Council (BCIC) Annual Lunar New Year Celebration! 🐉🎉 Happy Year of the Snake 🎉 Save the Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025, 1-5 pm Shihan Joe Gangi from Gangi Martial Arts will be performing interactive demonstration Featured Cultural Activities: Chinese calligraphy Chinese Weiqi game Chinese Mahjong game Plus music,...
