About Shirley Chen

2011-2013 《中文》五年级中文老师 2013-2019 《马立平中文》四年级中文老师 2019-present (2024) 《马立平中文》六年级中文老师 2006-present (2024) Support Education Program (SEP) Member 2013-2016 Support Education Program (SEP) Chair 2013-present (2024) School Events Committee (EC) Member 2018-2020 School Events Committee (EC) Chair 2019-present (2024) NCLS Board Member
Dec 01

第11届牛顿中文学校支教慈善网球赛

为公益挥拍,与爱心同行!第十一届牛顿中文学校支教慈善网球赛开始报名啦!诚邀3.0以上球友,快来加入这场充满爱与竞技的网球盛宴!

Longfellow Tennis & Health Club 今年再次捐赠室内比赛场地。12月14、15 & 21日 @ 6:30pm – 10pm,又一次高手齐集,全面开赛。男女单打、双打、混双,以及青少年单打、双打,精彩纷呈,爱心满场!

你的参与不可或缺!速速扫码或点击链接报名: https://forms.gle/rDs6LoiWp5YzcuWE6

Sep 14

SEP Working Group Annual Meeting

Date: August 24, 2024
Location: Auburndale Park, Newton

Attendees:
Helen Cao, Shirley Chen, Naizhong Chiu, Hua Fang, Nan Liang, Jun Liu, Jianqing Lou, Jing Wan, Ming Xia, Yujuan Yuan, Ling Zheng, Jackie Zhou, Qionglin Zhou.

Meeting Highlights:

  • Accomplishments of 2023-2024:
  • SEP had a successful year with many highlights. Jing Wan debriefed SEP’s impactful programs.
  • Tennis Fundraisers
  • Bake Sales
  • Online Tutoring
  • Fundraising Talent Show
  • Fundraising Dance Party
  • Support NCLS book distribution, Thanksgiving Party, Chinese New Year Gala
  • Award Ceremony for SEP’s high school seniors
  • SEP China Trip:
    Led by Board Chair Faith Hu and Principal Naizhong Chiu, the trip to Wuling High School in Zhejiang Province in April 2024 was a notable success, providing significant support to Chinese students from lower standings.
  • New Initiative:
    The IT Assistant program for senior citizens has been well received by the local community.
  • Financial Review:
  • Hua Fang presented an overview of SEP’s financial status, highlighting the successful management of funds across various programs.
  • Vision for 2024-2025:
  • Continuation of Signature Programs:
    SEP plans to carry on with its established programs and recruit new volunteers for the upcoming school year.
  • New Initiatives:
    • SEP Team for Boston Dragon Boat Festival
    • New program to help people with disabilities
  • Upcoming Actions:
  • Volunteer Recruitment:
    The SEP, co-led by Jing Wan and Hua Fang, will soon begin recruiting volunteers for school year 2024-2025.
  • Support for NCLS:
    Assist with new book distribution.
  • Student and Parent Meetings:
    Establish key groups and roles for ongoing programs such as bake sales, online tutoring, and talent shows.
  • Program Development: Prepare for upcoming events and programs, including the trip to China, fundraising events, and community support activities.
  • Explore New Opportunities: Maintain contact with schools and organizations to discover and develop new partnerships.

The SEP Working Group values the contributions from all members, volunteers, and supporters, reflecting on the past year’s achievements and looking forward to continued success in the new school year. (Meeting report by Jing Wan)

Sep 04

2024-2025 (18th) Team Recruitment

NCLS Support Education Program (SEP) has been running for 17 years. Teachers, parents and SEP students lead various fundraising events, such as bake sale, talent show, tennis tournament, culture fair, dance party, yard sale etc. to raise funds for underprivileged students. During COVID-19, Newton Chinese Language School SEP team made significant efforts to continue supporting educators and students in China and also made great impact in our local communities. 

We welcome NCLS students 8th grade and above to join the SEP team for 2024-2025. 

Please click the link to sign up:
https://goo.gl/forms/6pXh9nZKVWb0ucd83

Apr 24

2024 中国行团队春假访问奉化武岭中学

2024 SEP 中国行团队利用春假走访奉化武岭中学,圆满完成一周的文化交流助学活动,师生平安返航,满载而归!武岭中学校领导高度重视,热烈欢迎本校师生的到访,安排了丰富多彩,形式多样的项目。团队师生通过风俗人情考察,传统文化体验,特色课程学习,并走进课堂,和同龄学生互动,中英文演讲,英语角交流,在体育馆里进行球类切蹉,在全校性的”三独” 比赛上倾情出演,短短的一周时间,结下了深厚的友谊。我们这次共资助了武岭中学22位同学,12位高一年级学生和10位高二年级学生。

借用带队老师胡凤飞董事长的微信朋友圈来作个小结: 牛顿中文学校支持教育项目第十四次中国行活动,完美收官。
此次中国行团队被学校师生家长们评为最强阵容:最强男女领队组合,董事长校长亲自带队。 最强学生组合,六位男生,六位女生,个个中文流利,才艺双全。 最强团队家长: 从波士顿到香港航班,从上海转机香港回波士顿航班,都有一位家长同行协助领队办理团队出关安检,登机,并协助摄影记录下团队合作互动的精彩瞬间。在星期六宁波的一天参观活动中,又有一位家长同行协助。

下面是来自武岭中学的报道:春日有约迎远客,文化交流共芬芳——美国牛顿中文学校来访交流: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/kt9XEkpf3yI3NbDLegqHOQ

青春正当时|武岭中学举行“三独”比赛:Part 4 有参演的照片和《科目三》视频:https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/ua3P1L_zmjekKp_96nrdDQ

团队正在准备全校性的总结汇报,敬请期待。

Feb 28

NCLS 第14届支教募捐舞会

NCLS SEP 中国行活动再次开启!今春4月将是第14次赴中国高中进行支教文化交流活动。17年来的坚持不懈, 疫情期间也没有停摆。首次培训于2月11日,中国农历新春佳节大年初二晚,与美国职业橄榄球🏉赛超级碗之夜同步进行,团建活动氛围融洽,为今春的中国行写下了美好的开篇。第14届支教募捐舞会将于3月23日7-10pm在Todos Dance & Fitness Studio in Natick 举办!欢迎来参加舞会,感谢大家的关爱和支持!

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Oct 22

第18届牛顿中文学校支教才艺表演

第18届牛顿中文学校支教才艺表演的舞台将为你开放,灯光将为你点亮,我们衷心期待你的闪亮登场,展现才艺,挥洒风采!还犹豫什么,赶紧点击链接(https://forms.gle/jKzNXVmWExf3U4fi6) 或海报扫码报名参加。

Show Time: December 10, 2023 @ 2-5pm @ FA Day School Auditorium
才艺表演的收入将全部用于支教项目。优秀节目将推荐给牛顿中文学校校外春晚。感谢您的付出和奉献,感恩您以实际行动完美支持并发扬支教助学,传承爱心的宗旨!

Oct 08

第10届牛顿中文学校支教慈善网球赛

第10届牛顿中文学校支教慈善网球赛将于10/29晚7-10pm,11/4晚 8-10pm以及11/5晚 7:30-10:00pm在Longfellow Tennis & Health Club, Wayland MA 举行。

本次比赛的室内场地全部由Longfellow 网球俱乐部捐赠。本次比赛分为10个项目:

女子单打,女子双打,男子单打(A组 B组)男子双打(A组 B组),混双,青少年男单,青少年女单,青少年双打。

报名时间: 10月22日截止。比赛签表10/25号公布。
请在网上填表报名,每人每项建议捐$45报名费。捐款汇总之后100%交给牛顿中文学校支教项目。

报名表链接:https://forms.gle/T1HHKZx8RgfqWfXT7

如果有问题可以微信/电话/email直接联系组委会。联系方式:

1)Jackie Zhou (周津平) 617-538-4318,jackiejpzhou@yahoo.com
2) Jianqing Luo (罗剑青) tel 617.957.6354, jianqing.luo@gmail.com

欢迎踊跃报名,谢谢大家支持支教!