Still need to get your child’s school supplies?  Here’s a link to the XinXing supply list.

 DON’T MISS THE BUS IT’S TIME TO ORDER YOUR 2012-2013 SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR XINXING ACADEMY

Order Securely Online thru July 12th 2012.

1.  Go to www.epipacks.com
2.  Enter the School ID XIN001
3.  Follow the directions to complete your order

If you DO NOT receive a confirmation email after ordering you did not complete the ordering process.  Supplies will be in your child’s classroom the first day of school.

Order Online and receive a FREE magazine subscription with every pack over $20.  See details online.

Packs will NOT be available for purchase at the school.  ONLINE SALE ONLY!!

For questions, please contact Abby Schrader at  beidouxingmn@yahoo.com

As a result of parent requests, a one-time activity fee and contribution is collected at the start of each school year to reduce the number of times that money is collected in the classroom.   This year there are two options for submitting your payment:

• Pay on line via PayPal using the On Line Form
• OR, to print out the form and pay by check please use the Printable PDF Form

If you have any questions or problems with the online payment option, e-mail beidouxingmn@yahoo.com.

A description of the various activiy fees and contributions is provided below.  

Note:  Field trip costs will be collected separately by the teachers during the school year.  These requests will be sent home with the child’s permission slips. 

CLASSROOM ACTIVITY FEES – Mandatory for each student:

1.      Activity Fees – Activity fees are collected to fund XinXing classroom parties during the school year. 

2.      Time for Kids Magazine Subscription – 3^rd and 4^th Grade Students Only.  This magazine is used as part of the English curriculum.  After use in class, students will take the magazine home to share with parents. 

CLASSROOM DONATIONS:

1.      Silent Auction – A small donation is listed to support the classroom BeiDouXing Longevity Event Silent Auction project. 

Please note that your child will be participating in a classroom project that will be auctioned off at the Longevity Event in April.  Proceeds will benefit the BeiDouXing Cultural Fund.  Previous projects have included handprint artwork, student-written storybooks, student personalized pottery, etc.  If you have any questions or do not want your child to participate in the classroom project, e-mail beidouxingmn@yahoo.com. 

2.      Teacher Appreciation – There is also a suggested donation for teacher appreciation (this covers both holiday and end-of-year).  These donations are listed with a suggested amount, but feel free to include whatever amount you feel comfortable contributing. 

PARENT DIRECT DONATIONS:

Many parents have approached us and asked about making direct donations to BeiDouXing to help cover the cost of our programs.  Your Direct Donation is an easy way to contribute, and to ensure that we can provide the programs that make XinXing such a great place for our children to learn and grow.  BeiDouXing provides funds for XinXing classroom and curriculum enhancement, community building, and vital cultural support. 

 BeiDouXing hosts several family-friendly events, including the BeiDouXing Chinese New Year Festival, Summer Play Dates, and the XinXing Family Picnics.  We provide our BeiDouXing Directory to all families.  We have provided classroom grants to the XinXing teachers to help with classroom enhancement, as well as donations to the Media Center for Chinese books and to the Eisenhower Music Department for Chinese musical instruments and educational materials.  BeiDouXing has provided funding for Chinese field trips for the XinXing classrooms.  We helped fund school-wide Chinese cultural events to build community within our school.  BeiDouXing is also looking to the future by planning and supporting an annual 8th grade cultural exchange trip. 

Please note that your employer may offer a matching program and this is a great way to contribute additional funds to the school.  BeiDouXing is a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization, so your Direct Donation may be tax deductible.  Please check with your tax advisor for details.  A receipt for your Direct Donation amount will be mailed to you for tax purposes. 

If you or someone you know is interested in working on behalf of Hopkins Public Schools and the over 7,500 students who attend, consider running for the Hopkins School Board. All candidates must file between Aug. 2 and Aug. 16 at Hopkins Public Schools’ district offices (1001 Highway 7, Hopkins).

For more information, see http://www.hopkinsschools.org/district-news/news/candidates-can-file-school-board-through-aug-16

New FOR NEXT YEAR!!   Order your child’s XinXing classroom school supplies NOW.   

We are very excited about this new opportunity for parents – it’s easy and with your purchase, a donation will be made to the teachers to help with other wish list items next fall!  

Online ordering only – Visit www.epipacks.com and use school code XIN001.   Check out the XinXing order form for additional info.   It’s quick and easy!   Supplies will be in your child’s classroom at open house on Sept.1. 

View the list of supplies for your grade level.   NOTE:  the supply list doesn’t include a sketchbook which is needed for grades 1-4.    However, with your online order, some of the donation funds will be used so that a sketchbook will be automatically included in your child’s supply kit.  Deadline for orders is July 6, 2011.

If you have any questions, please contact Abby Schrader at xinxingparent@yahoo.com .

Check out current and past versions of the XinXing Quarterly newsletter, available on the Hopkins district website: http://www.hopkinsschools.org/schools/xinxing-academy/xinxing-academy-resources-parents

Current Grade 2 XinXing parents are invited to attend an information session on the XinXing grade 3 English curriculum on Monday evening, May 23, from 7:00-8:00.  

The information session will be held in Karin McKenzie’s classroom on the second floor in Eisenhower Elementary.   Karin McKenzie and Molly Wieland will present an overview of the program and answer your questions regarding English instruction in grade 3.   If you have questions, contact Molly Wieland at molly.wieland@hopkinsschools.org.