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2010.08.01
weLearn Newsletter –August 2010

Thank you for your support to weLearn this past school year.  Summer has zipped by and another school year is around the corner!  We are looking forward to extending our support to your young students for a successful and productive new school year. 

There are some changes planned in the upcoming schedule.  Please note.

• Fall 2010 schedule:

Important Dates
8/23/10     Registration starts at 3:00pm.  Come by before 5:00pm to secure a spot for your child
8/24/10     Open for registration from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
9/7/10       Fist day of fall semester

2010.07.01
weLearn Newsletter –July 2010

Hope everyone had a safe and fun 4th of July.

Academic Summer Camp will start on Monday, 7/12 –

9:00 – 12:00  Math Enrichment
Tailored for students entering 1st ~ 8th grades, our Math Enrichment Program focuses on elevating students' mathematic interest and enriching their analytical skills.  This program includes: 

• Math Game
• Math Exercise
• Problem solving strategies

Sessions Offered:

• Session 1:   7/12 – 7/23
• Session 2:   7/26 – 8/6
• Session 3:   8/9 – 8/20

Cost:

• Half Day (AM or PM Program):  $245 per session (10-day)      
• Drop-in:  $26/half-day

Important Dates
7/4/10       Independence Day
7/12/10      First day of Academic Summer Camp

2010.06.01
weLearn Newsletter –June 2010

What’s New?
Spring semester ended
Many thanks to all for your continued support.  Our spring programs yield great success.  Students from 1st to 9th grade benefited from our math enrichment program.  Our Mandarin Chinese program is also a worthwhile mention; Level 1 Mandarin Chinese students promoted to level 2 and level 2 students promoted to level 3.  Level 5 and Level 7 students are also on track and making impressive improvement.  Mobile weLearn Mandarin Chinese courses were delivered to 4 local schools, including River Montessori, Liberty, Grant, and McNear School.  Feedback from school and parents are positive and encouraging.

There are 3 more days until weLearn Fun Filled Chinese Week starts
Designed for beginners to learn Mandarin Chinese in a fun setting, Fun Filled Chinese Week will focus on common topics including family, foods and drinks, animals, etc.  Vocabulary and common phrases will be taught with poems, songs, games, as well as pattern drills. 

Important Dates
6/7/10       weLearn Summer Camp – Fun Filled Chinese Week starts
6/20/10     Father’s Day – Happy Father’s Day to all fathers!

Have a wonderful summer!

2010.05.01
weLearn Newsletter – May 2010

What’s New?
New Mandarin Chinese Course
Demand for Mandarin Chinese continues to grow.  Our Mandarin Chinese Course at McNear School started last week.  As always, I’m very impressed with the young students’ strong desire to adopt new knowledge.

Summer Camp Enrollment
Spaces for Fun Filled Chinese Week will be filled up soon.  This camp is designed for beginners to learn Mandarin Chinese in a fun setting.  Sessions Offered:

• Week 1:  6/7 – 6/11      Theme of the week:  Family
• Week 2:  6/14 – 6/18   Theme of the week:  Foods & Drinks
• Week 3:  6/21 – 6/25   Theme of the week:  Animals

Academic Summer Camp which includes Math Enrichment and other fun learning is scheduled in July and August.

Referral Discount
Spread the word out.  Both you and your friend will receive a $20 referral discount off the next session’s tuition when your referred student registers for weLearn academic summer camp.  

STAR Test
is underway for most schools, and some schools might be done by now.  Hope all students’ full potential is reflecting on the test. 

Important Dates
5/9/10       Mother’s Day – Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers!   
5/30/10     Spring semester ends.  Have an enjoyable summer!
5/30/10     weLearn spring semester review will take place from 1:30pm – 3pm on Sunday.  All students and parents are invited.  Please mark your calendar.

2010.04.01
weLearn Newsletter – April 2010

What’s New?
weLearn summer camp registration starts.  Here is what we are offering this summer:

I.  Fun Filled Chinese Week
Tailored for students from ages 5 – 10, this class provides a fun filled week with Chinese language and culture.  Students will develop listening and speaking skills through many forms of learning, such as:

• Dialogue
• Story
• Song
• Well-known Tang Poetry
• Games & Movies in Chinese

Sessions Offered:

• Week 1:  6/7 – 6/11
• Week 2:  6/14 – 6/18
• Week 3:  6/21 – 6/25

II.  Academic Summer Camp
A full day of learning and fun tailored for students entering 1st - 8th grades. 

Sessions Offered:

• Session 1:         7/12 – 7/23
• Session 2:         7/26 – 8/6
• Session 3:         8/9 – 8/20

AM:  9:00 – 12:00   Math Enrichment
Tailored for students entering 1st ~ 8th grades, our Math Enrichment Program focuses on elevating students' mathematic interest and enriching their analytical skills.  This program includes: 

• Math Game
• Math Exercise
• Problem solving strategies

PM:  1:00 – 4:00     Fun Learning
The afternoon Fun Program covers engaging learning activities including:

• Drawing
• Origami
• Book Club
• Conversational Chinese
• Chinese Song & Poetry
• Chinese Calligraphy
• Games and Activities

Class Size:

• Up to 10 students per class
• First come first serve basis

Important Dates
4/4/10       Easter Sunday – Happy Easter!   
4/7/10       Summer camp early bird discount offering ends
4/8 – 4/11  no school – weLearn spring break
4/24          Petaluma Butter & Eggs Day

2010.03.01
weLearn Newsletter – March 2010

The budget cut on education is impacting many schools and families: school districts are preparing to reduce their budget by millions, along with possible layoffs; all these will lead to the very heart of academic programs, leaving them in jeopardy.

With schools restricted from working at their full potential, we as parents worry that this will impact our children’s education and future in learning.  As the director of weLearn tutoring, I would like to stand up and make sure our programs will reach more people and benefit more students.

What’s New?

• STAR test prep is underway.  Students are receiving more and more stars as the result of great progress.  
• Mandarin Class Level 5 starts.  Congratulations to students who are promoting to level 5.  We still have space for more students; please continue spreading the word out to the community.
• Quincy will participate the poetry recital contest in San Francisco on Saturday, 3/13.  Best of Luck, Quincy!

Important Dates
3/14/10      Daylight Saving Time begins – don’t forget to move your clocks forward an hour
3/17/10      St. Patrick’s Day – Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all!

2010.02.03
Sonoma Family Life Article

weLearn featured on the Sonoma Family Life Magazine.

2010.02.01
weLearn Newsletter – February 2010

Lunar New Year is approaching; according to the Chinese Zodiac, it’s the Year of the Tiger.  February 14 is the start of the Tiger Year.  The Tiger is the 3rd sign in the circle of Chinese Zodiac; it’s a sign of courage, power, passion and royalty. 
Wishing everyone a Happy and Prosperous Year of the Tiger.  Gong Xi Fa Cai!  (恭喜发财!)

What’s New?
During the month of February, Chinese Culture, Lunar New Year celebration, the Chinese Zodiac, etc. will be shared in Mandarin classes, both the on-site classes and the remote site classes.
Changes to the Level 4 Mandarin Class schedule:  Effective immediately, Level 4 Thursday Class will be changed to Friday, from 5:20 – 6pm.         
Mandarin Class Level 5 will start in March.   Sign-up begins today. 
STAR test prep will start next week.  If your child is not currently enrolled in our Reading or Math enrichment class but want to join our STAR test prep, please call or email to arrange a suitable schedule.  

2010.01.01
weLearn Newsletter – January 2010

Happy New Year!  I look forward to a healthier, happier, and more productive year ahead of us.  And I’m proud to have the opportunity to continue serving the community.

What’s New?
Starting spring 2010, enrollment to weLearn is on a semester basis only.  Register by January 4th to take advantage of the discounted rate.

New class 303 will start on Monday, 1/4/2010.  New textbook, Zhongwen vol III is available at the office.

New class 302 will start on Sunday, 1/10/2010.  New textbook, Zhongwen vol II is available at the office.

Association offering
Teacher Chen Yang will start a new art class for beginners age 5+, proposed to start in January 2010.  If interested, please contact Teacher Chen Yang at 707-217-9556 for more detail.

Important Dates
1/1/10              New Year’s Day.  Happy New Year!
1/4/10              First day of spring session
1/4/10              Class 303 – Intermediate Chinese class starts
1/5/10              Class 201 – Reading Enrichment class starts
1/6/10              Class 101 – Math Enrichment class starts
1/10/10            Class 300/302 – Sunday Chinese classes start
1/18/10            Martin Luther King Day, weLearn will be opened as usual

2009.12.19
Holiday Party

On behalf of weLearn and Bayart, we would like to thank you all for coming to the party yesterday.  Thank you for your contribution to make this party a great success.  Hope you all had a good time, enjoyed the art show and had fun through the joy of giving.  Further, we would like to thank you for your support this year.  It’s been our pleasure to have your kids in our classes.  They are great students.

weLearn Star Students for Year 2009:
Justin Su
Jonathan Chen
Justin Tang
Kaitlyn Wong

Students who have received recognition for their Great Job:
Roy Chen
Leo Zhang
Harry Prasetya
Sarah Shi
Michelle Shen

Students who are promoted to Mandarin Chinese Class 302 – Zhongwen vol II (中文 第二册):
Katherine Tang
Brian Su
Max Gong
Michelle Shen
Atar Khayam

Students who are promoted to Mandarin Chinese Class 303 – Zhongwen vol III (中文 第三册):
Harry Prasetya
Jonathan Chen
Justin Su
Justin Tang
Kaitlyn Wong
Sam Wong
Violet Wang

Congratulations!  Your hard work is being recognized by your parents, your teachers and the class.  Keep it up.

Wish you a wonderful holiday season.  Look forward to working with you all in year 2010.

2009.12.01
weLearn Newsletter –December 2009

What’s New
Holiday Party
Mark your calendars!  As the holidays kick into gear, we plan to have our annual holiday get-together at 5:30 – 7:30 pm on Friday, 12/18.  Keep your eyes open for the invitation.

Spring Semester Registration
Starting spring 2010, enrollment to weLearn is on a semester basis only.  Registration starts three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester.  Completed registration forms and tuition payments can either be turned in to the weLearn campus in person or by mail.  Class sizes are limited, so registration is on a first come-first serve basis.  Students will receive enrollment confirmation prior to the beginning of the semester.  Students are not considered enrolled until tuition is received. 

Important Dates
12/18              Holiday party. Save the date!
12/18              Last day of fall session
12/20 ~ 1/3   Winter break. No school at weLearn
1/4/10            First day of spring session

2009.11.01
weLearn Newsletter –November 2009

It’s that time of the school year again – report cards followed by parent–teacher conferences. There are many tips out there regarding these, and I’d like to name a few important ones:
1. Set goals / expectations
Each child learns differently; it’s important to understand your child’s ability and set appropriate expectations. Not every child is a straight “A” student, however, working closely with your child to set the improvement goals and measurable deliverables will help your child work towards an attainable level for each subject.
2. Praise your child’s successes and improvements
Your child needs your recognition. Praising your child’s improvement and success is one of the best encouragements.
3. Communicate with your child and school
Communicate with your child on a daily basis. Identify challenges if any, and seek a solution together. Keep in mind that your child’s teacher and counselor are one of the best resources for information about your child’s performance. Make good use of the parent-teacher conference to understand your child’s progress and to obtain recommendations.

Important Dates
11/1 Daylight Saving Time Ends. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour.
11/11 Veteran's Day - weLearn will be opened as usual
11/26 ~ 29 No class. Thanksgiving holiday – Happy Thanksgiving!

2009.10.01
weLearn Newsletter –October 2009

Hope all have successfully jumpstarted the new school year. To keep students on track all yearlong is most parents’ desire. To succeed in school and life, students need ongoing opportunities to learn and practice essential skills. This is exactly why parents and students turn to weLearn.

What’s New
We have been facing the transportation challenge. Thanks to the great support from our parents who have been very kind and willing to help us solve the pick-up issues. Yang Chen, Jonathan’s mom will pick up students at Meadow at 3pm on Tuesdays. Betty Zhang, Leo’s mom will pick up students at Sonoma Mtn. at 2:50pm on Thursdays.

I’m exited to announce that we are growing both in campus and outside campus. As demand for Chinese continues to increase rapidly, we added 2 new classes. Further, we are offering Chinese classes to Liberty School, Grant School, and River Montessori (a new charter school, Montessori in the public school setting).

Important Dates
10/3 Mid Autumn Festival
10/12 Columbus Day - weLearn will be opened as usual
10/31 Halloween – Have a safe and fun Halloween!
11/1 Daylight Saving Time Ends

2009.09.01
weLearn Newsletter –September 2009

September has arrived and the essence of school is in the air.  The weLearn 2009 fall program will begin shortly.

What’s New
New weLearn registration form is available. 

New payment option:
Pay tuition for the fall semester prior to September 8 and receive 5 – 7% discount for the semester

New Class:
We are pleased to announce the new addition to our Mandarin Chinese offering, Chinese for Preschooler.  Young students will have fun while they learn Mandarin Chinese through songs, poems, conversations, stories and more.  

STAR Test Results
You should be receiving the STAR test result by now.  Please keep a copy and bring it with you for fall program sign-up.

Important Dates
8/30    Priority Registration for veteran
8/31     weLearn 2009 fall program registration for all students begins
9/8      First day of weLearn 2009 fall program

2009.08.01
weLearn Newsletter – August 2009

August is here; summer is tapering to an end; and school is around the corner; however, that does not mean weLearn is slowing one bit! With a month left until the start of the weLearn 2009 Fall Program, there are still three weeks remaining of the weLearn Summer Day Camps.

weLearn Summer Day Camp
The three hours of our morning session features math enrichment. Through these three hours, students conquer rigorous math worksheets and problems, enriching their analytical skills and elevating their mathematical interest. They will learn problem solving strategies that they can incorporate into their everyday lives..

The second half of the day is filled with fun games and interactive activities, including Chinese, art, and origami classes. To refresh you, here is the afternoon schedule:

• Monday Origami class in the afternoon
• Tue/Wed/Fri Conversational Chinese class in the afternoon
• Thursday Art class in the afternoon

**DROP IN’S ARE WELCOME!**

Star Test Results
You should be receiving the STAR test result this week or else in the following week. Please keep a copy and bring it with you for fall program sign-up.

Important Dates

• 8/31 weLearn 2009 fall program REGISTRATION starts
• 9/8 First day of weLearn 2009 fall program

2009.07.01
weLearn Newsletter – July 2009

June has come to an end, yet it marks the beginning of the putting to use of new learned skills.  We spent June sharing famous poems from the Tang Dynasty, learning new words, practicing dialogues and songs, telling Chinese stories, and interacting with fun games.  We learned how to digest, decipher, and even translate paragraphs in both English and Chinese.  In understanding and being able to translate poems, stories, and paragraphs, students further increase their knowledge about Chinese culture and their vocabulary; they not only know what the author is trying to say, but can recognize what each individual word or phrase means.  The fun exercises during these short weeks allowed students to enrich their speech with the abundant vocabulary.

weLearn would like to thank each and every one of your support, for without your help, the weLearn Fun Packed Chinese Week program would have been concluded after the first week.  But, with the great demand, and the willingness of your children, the weLearn Fun Packed Chinese Week continued for two extra weeks.  Thanks again for your support. 

With the end of June, the weLearn Fun Packed Chinese Week program has concluded; for those who want to continue to learn Mandarin Chinese, please check out the afternoon program of weLearn Summer Day Camp in July and August –

• Session 1:  7/13 – 7/24      
• Session 2:  7/27 – 8/7        
• Session 3:  8/10 – 8/21

AM Program:  Math Enrichment

PM Program:  Chinese, Art & Crafts, and more

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

2009.06.01
weLearn Newsletter – June 2009

The spring semester is winding down quickly and I would like to thank you for the support from each family.  I truly enjoy the time with all students; I’m very impressed with their improvement.  It can only happen with your support and involvement.  Thank you again.

 Important Dates

• 5/31                 Last day of our spring session
• 6/8 - 12            1st week of weLearn Fun Packed Chinese Week
• 6/15 - 19          2nd week of weLearn Fun Packed Chinese Week
• 6/21                 Father’s Day – Happy Father’s Day to all fathers!
• 7/13 – 7/24      weLearn Summer Day Camp – session 1
• 7/27 – 8/7       weLearn Summer Day Camp – session 2
• 8/10 – 8/21      weLearn Summer Day Camp – session 3
• 9/8                  First day of weLearn’s 2009 fall semester

2009.05.01
weLearn Newsletter – May 2009

What’s New
Congratulations to Roy Chen for receiving a Youth Writer Award in Meadow School Writing Contest (Gateway contest)!

Students have been working on the STAR test prep in the past few weeks.  I believe their hard work will bring good results.  STAR test started last week and will continue on to next week.  Good luck everyone!

Important Dates
5/10      Mother’s Day – Happy Mother’s Day to all Mothers!
5/24      Memorial Day weekend – no school
5/25      Memorial Day – no school
5/31      Last day of spring session.  Have an GREAT summer!

2009.04.01
weLearn Newsletter – April 2009

What’s New

We are offering 2 summer programs this year – the fun packed Chinese week in June and the Summer Day Camp in July and August. 

1.   Fun Packed Chinese Week
http://welearnzone.com/programs/chineseweek.shtml

• Date:    6/8/09 – 6/12/09
• Time:    9:00am – 12:00pm (Monday thru Friday)
• Cost:    $150

This class provides a fun filled week with Chinese language and culture.  Students will develop listening and speaking skills through many forms of learning; such as::

• Dialogues
• Stories (including reading, translation, summary in students’ own words)
• Well-known Tang dynasty poems
• Chinese songs
• Games and movies in Chinese 

2.   Summer Day Camp:  http://welearnzone.com/programs/summerdaycamp.shtml

Sessions Offered

• Session 1:   July 13 – July 24
• Session 2:   July 27 – Aug 7
• Session 3:   Aug. 10 – Aug. 21

Schedule

• 9:00am ~ 4:00pm (Monday through Friday)
• 9:00am – 12:00pm:  Math Enrichment
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm:  Lunch Recess
• 1:00pm – 4:00pm:    Fun Program & Activities including Art, Chinese, Reading , etc. 

To sign up, please email to info@weLearnzone.com

Important Dates

• 4/10      Good Friday – no school
• 4/12      Easter Sunday – no school.  Happy Easter!
• 4/13~17  Spring Break for most school in Petaluma .  Please note that weLearn will be open as usual.

2009.03.01
weLearn Newsletter – March 2009

What’s New

• STAR test preparation for grades 3 thru 8 is underway.  Please send the workbook with your child next week if you have not done so.
• Thanks to our parents’ support and understanding, we have an interim solution for the transportation need before we find the permanent solution.  If you are available between 2:30 – 3:15pm and willing to help, please contact me at 707–206–7230 or email to eunice @ weLearnzone.com

Important Dates

• 3/8      Daylight Saving Time begins – don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour
  3/17     St. Patrick's Day – weLearn will open as usual.  Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone!

Reminder

• Please note that our new operating hours for Monday is 4:00pm – 6:00pm
• Tuition is due by the 5th of each month
• Unit test for Chinese 303 will take place on Thursday, 3/5.  Please remind your child to review Lesson 10 thru 12

2009.02.01
weLearn Newsletter – February 2009

Happy Lunar New Year!  On January 26th, the Chinese Zodiac celebrates the start of a brand new year – Year of the Ox.  weLearn is hereby extending the best wishes to all of you and families for a very Happy Year of the Ox.

What’s New

• We will start the STAR test preparation with students shortly. If your child does not have a workbook yet, we recommend the California Test Practice Workbook for varies grade levels. Here are some example workbooks you can purchase.
• Please note that our new operating hours for Monday is 4:00pm – 6:00pm.  Tuesday thru Friday will remain the same, from 3:20 – 6:00pm.

Wanted
Some students need transportation to weLearn after school.  We are seeking a caring parent to help. 
Hours:  2:30 – 3:15pm
If you are available between 2:30 – 3:15pm and willing to help, please contact me at 707–206–7230 or email to eunice@ weLearnzone.com

Important Dates
2/9      Lincoln's Birthday Holiday – weLearn will be open as usual
2/14     Valentine's Day – Happy Valentine's Day to all weLearn families!
2/16     Presidents' Day – weLearn will be open as usual

2009.01.01
Happy 2009!!

What’s New

• New Schedule
• Starting on January 5th 2009, our after-school enrichment program will start at 3:20pm.  Here is the updated schedule:

• 3:20pm – 4:00pm           Homework
• 4:00pm – 4:10pm           Recess
• 4:10pm – 5:10pm            Selected subject practice
• Beginning Chinese Classes are available from 5:20pm – 6:00pm
  • Mandarin Chinese (Level 1) is on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Mandarin Chinese (Level 2) is on Mondays and Wednesdays
  • Pinyin will be taught on Fridays
• Intermediate Chinese is available from 3:20pm – 4:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday
• New Star Chart
• New year, new start, and a new star chart.  Students who were here for the holiday party have earned their first point.
• The highest number of stars for year 2008 was 495.  The 1st prize went to Jonathan.  Congratulations Jonathan!  Keep it up!
• The 2nd highest number of star for year 2008 was 433.  The 2nd prize went to Samuel.  Congratulations Samuel!  Great job!

Important Dates
1/1       New Year’s Day – Happy New Year!
1/3       Registration for year 2009 starts from 10 – 11:30am on Saturday, 1/3.  Spaces are limited.  Come sign-in and reserve your spot
1/4       Staff available for registration from 2 – 3pm on Sunday, 1/4
1/5       Staff available for registration from 2 – 5pm on Monday, 1/5
1/5       First day of weLearn After-school Enrichment Program Spring 2009.  Math Class starts
1/6       Reading Comprehension Class starts
1/26     Chinese New Year’s Day – Happy Chinese New Year!

2008.12.20
weLearn Bayart 2008 holiday party

Dear weLearn and Bayart families,

It was our great pleasure to see you at the 2008 Holiday party. Many thanks for taking the time off from you busy schedule to share the holiday spirit with us.  We had a great time and enjoyed the food, art display, and the “Guess who” game.  Students also had fun with the gift exchange and found the joy of giving.

Once again, thank you for all your great support throughout 2008 and your support in making this party a success.  Some parents were not able to come to the party, but extended their support behind the scene; we truly appreciate all your effort.  THANK YOU!

We wish all a Happy Holiday Season and a New Year filled with health, happiness and prosperity.

Warm Regards,

weLearn and Bayart

2008.12.01
weLearn Newsletter - December 2008

Hope everyone had a relaxing Thanksgiving.

Next, we will be welcoming the arrival of winter break, Christmas, and New Year.

Our holiday party will be held at 5pm on Friday, 12/19.  Please mark your calendar.  With food & drinks for you to enjoy, we will have a brief review and awards, followed by a gift exchange and game activities.  We ask each student to bring a gift suitable for both genders, at a value of $5 - $10 for the gift exchange.  Here is the detailed agenda:

Date:    Friday, December 19
Time:    5:00pm – 7:30pm
Place:   weLearn Campus – conference room
720 Southpoint Blvd., Petaluma

5:00pm – 6:00pm           Food and drinks
6:00pm – 6:45pm           Gift exchanges, games, etc
6:45pm – 7:30pm           Brief Review and Awards

WANTED
Suggestions for good games and or activities for this up coming holiday party

Important Dates
12/19/2008         Holiday party.  Please save the date
12/22 ~ 1/2/09   Winter break.  No school at weLearn.

2008.11.01
weLearn Newsletter - November 2008

Special thanks for the generous donation from Yang, Jun, and Wei. Your support is my inspiration to drive weLearn forward.

What’s New
NEW Star Chart
The new star chart is up on the wall by the door (AKA the Star Wall). Students have been working hard to earn their stars. A prize to recognize student’s good work will be awarded for every 25 stars earned.

Holiday Party Suggestion
I would like to have a year end holiday party prior to the winter break. Your ideas and suggestions are welcome.

Important Dates

• 11/11 Veterans Day. weLearn will be opened from 9am thru 6pm. Welcome Drop-in’s with advance notice.
• 11/27~28 weLearn will be closed for Thanksgiving Day and the following day. Happy Thanksgiving!
• 12/22 ~ 1/2/09 Winter break. No school at weLearn.
  

2008.10.01
weLearn Newsletter - October 2008

We are off to a wonderful start to the new school year.  It was great to meet new faces and reconnect with veteran students and parents. We look forward to another great year ahead.

What’s New

New Students
We have a total of 11 new students.  Warmest welcome to all new weLearn students and parents!  After a long day at weLearn, I bring home the joy of knowing that my students have learned yet another way to solve the math problem that stumbled them previously. That joy is a huge motivator for me to strive forward.

New Classes
To meet the increasing demand for Mandarin Chinese, we started a new Beginning Chinese I class in September.  This class is scheduled from 5:20pm – 6:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday.  Special thanks to Wei and all other parents for your trust and wonderful support.
After the recap review and unit 4 test, we will wrap up Zhongwen vol 1.  Students with a test score of B or higher will be promoted to the next level, Beginning Chinese II.  This class is scheduled from 5:20 – 6:00pm on Monday and Wednesday.  Pinyin (拼音) will be introduced and taught on Fridays starting this week, from 5:20 – 6:00pm.

New Teacher Assistant
Please join me in welcoming Preet to weLearn as our new Teacher Assistant.  Preet is a caring, professional and friendly individual.  She started last month and has been extremely helpful.  Thank you Preet.  

Associate Offering
Bay Art is starting a new art class on October 5.  If your children are interested in drawing, now is a good time to get started.  For details on the art class, please contact Yang Chen at 707.217.9556 or email to bay-art@comcast.net

Important Dates
10/13   Columbus Day.  weLearn will be opened as usual (Math 101 from 3:15 – 5:15pm.  Beginning Chinese II from 5:20 – 6:00pm)
10/31   Halloween – Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Reminders
Students are requested to bring their homework, work book and normal school supplies, such as paper, pens and pencils.

2008.09.01
weLearn Newsletter - September 2008

weLearn After-school Enrichment Program Fall 2008 is fast approaching.  First class starts on 9/2. 

What to Bring…

1. Normal school supplies such as paper, pens, and pencils
2. Homework
3. Work Book(s)

What’s New

1. We moved!  We are still in the same building yet the new suite # is 214.
2. After a long break, Leo is back!  Welcome back, Leo!
3. There are 3 new students, Stefanie, David and Christina joined us in August.  Welcome, Stefanie, David and Christina!

Important Dates
9/1    Labor Day – Happy Labor Day to all!
9/2   First day of weLearn After-school Enrichment Program Fall 2008.  Reading class starts
9/3   Math class starts

We look forward to seeing you at weLearn!

2008.08.01
weLearn Newsletter - August 2008

weLearn Summer Day Camp was a smooth success; thank you all for your wonderful support!  The past sessions of summer day camp were productive and fun.  Other than Math class in the morning, reading and Chinese in the afternoon, plus other featured topics such as Chinese Calligraphy, Origami, and Art.

Chinese Calligraphy class was taught by Mr. Luu – a Chinese Calligraphy enthusiast since the third grade.  The kids welcomed him with much interest in learning how to write with a brush; and enjoyed a new form of art in writing.  Thank you Mr. Luu!

The Origami class was taught by Mrs. Park – an origami expert for many years.  The children eagerly awaited her arrival and patiently learned how to make wonderful designs.  We all had tons of fun in the class and enjoyed the origami we made - the piano is simple but elegant; the basket is practical and neat; the flower was slightly more complicated, but the outcome was well appreciated.   Thank you Mrs. Park!

The Art class is taught by Teacher Yang Chen – born and raised in a family of artists.  Teacher Yang Chen and her siblings started learning art in early age with many years of teaching experience.  Thank you, Teacher Yang Chen, for your continuous contribution to the weLearn success.

With two more weeks to go, summer will end on a great note and will be followed by the weLearn After-school enrichment program.  We look forward to seeing you in class.

What’s New

1. We have 2 new students, Justin Tang and Justin Su, joined weLearn in July.  Welcome, Justin S and Justin T!

Important Dates
8/4 – 8/15    5th session of summer day camp (Feature topics including Math, Art, and Chinese)

9/2            First day of weLearn After-school Enrichment Program Fall 2008

2008.07.01
weLearn Newsletter - July 2008

By now, most families are feeling the pain of high gas price and rising food cost.  "The last dollar a parent will cut is the dollar they spend on their kids," assured Peg Smith, the ACA CEO in a USA Today article: Summer camp enrollment steady, but not as fast - posted in late May.  Hearing this note of optimism from the can-do folks provided me some assurance.

The first 2 sessions of the weLearn summer day camp are quite slow.  The good news is that each and every weLearn camper is here with their eagerness to learn.  From North Carolina, we welcome Olivia who came to learn Chinese and math.  I am amazed at her learning speed.  We make learning fun in the afternoon session by practicing Chinese while playing card games.

Roy is another talented student.  He enjoys the challenging curriculum and benefits from the fun math at the beginning of our morning program.  Simple questions like “There are 5 apples on the table, if you take away 3, how many apples do you have?” will get him going at the start of the day.

Samuel and Tiffany have improved their reading and speaking skills of Chinese since the spring afterschool program.  On top of that, they are discovering the fun and challenge of the conversation and pattern drills.

Important Dates
7/4               Independence Day

7/7 – 7/18    3rd session of summer day camp (Feature topics including Math, Origami and Chinese Idioms and Stories)

7/21 – 8/1    4th session of summer day camp (Feature topics including Math, Drawing and Chinese)

Enjoy your summer!  Have a safe 4th of July!

2008.06.01
weLearn Newsletter - June 2008

Summer is around the corner. Our spring afterschool program will end this Friday. With daily practice, support and encouragement, students’ mathematical concepts and reading comprehension show significant improvement. Many thanks to all involved parents. This can only be possible with your support and involvement.

Important Dates

• 5/30 Last day of spring program
• 6/9 – 6/20 First session of weLearn Summer Day camp (Feature topics including Math, Origami and Chinese)
• 6/23 – 7/3 Second session of weLearn Summer Day Camp (Feature topics including Math, Chinese Calligraphy and Origami)

Reminder

Please let me know ahead of time if you are planning to drop-in during the 1st week of June, before our Summer Day Camp begins.

2008.05.20
weLearn China earthquake relief fund

The 7.9 magnitude earthquake in Sichuan China has shaken its cities, many lives, and the world. We are deeply saddened. weLearn will donate 50% of our first Summer Session income to the American Red Cross China earthquake relief fund to aid the recovery effort for the survivors. We thank you for your support and so do the children in China.

2008.05.01
weLearn Newsletter - May 2008

April has came and gone; it was a busy month.  Returning from the Spring break, students directed their focus to STAR test preparation.  6th and 7th graders focused on Algebra; 3rd graders practiced their basic math and solving time problems; 1st and 2nd graders got busy with their numbers, currency, and other math fundamentals. It was a productive month!

weLearn had our first Chinese Class Unit Test.  All students did well with their oral and written test consisting new word recognition, simple conversation, basic translations and more.  I’am very impressed with the improvements they have demonstrated.

What’s New ...

1. We have 2 new students, Roy and Quincy joined weLearn in April.  Welcome, Roy and Quincy!
2. Teacher Yang Chen from Bay Art has been very kind and agreed to teach Drawing lessons at weLearn in July and August.  That means in addition to Chinese, Origami, Reading, etc., we’ll also have Drawing in this coming weLearn Summer Day Camp.

weLearn Summer Day Camp – Full Day of Learning and Fun
(Afternoon featured topics for each session highlighted in bold font)

Important Dates
5/11 Mother's’s Day – Happy Mother’s Day to all moms!
5/26 Memorial Day – no school at weLearn

Reminders

1. Please visit our weLearn website and email me with any feedback.  Thanks!
2. We will continue to offer referral discount during our summer programs.  When your referred student registers with weLearn, both you and your friend will receive a 10% discount off the next session’s tuition.

2008.04.30
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2008.02.19
Join weLearn for Summer Day Camp

weLearn Summer Day Camp is tailored for students entering 1st ~ 8th Grade to elevate mathematic interest and enrich analytical skill.

Session 1:         June 9 – June 20, 2008
Session 2:         June 23 – July 3, 2008
Session 3:         July 7 – July 18, 2008
Session 4:         July 21 – Aug. 1, 2008
Session 5:         Aug. 4 – Aug. 15, 2008

Register by March 31 to receive a $30 early bird discount. 
registration form . Reserve your space now

2007.10.05
Introducing Mandarin Chinese Classes

In response to popular demand by our parents, weLearn is now offering Mandarin Chinese lessons.  Group lessons and private lessons are available for beginners, as well as intermediate and advanced level students.

Group Lesson 301A - Beginning Chinese I – Monday, Wednesday 5:20pm~6:00pm

• Learn how to read and write your first 100 Chinese characters (including counting, greeting, introduction, school, home, family, holidays, etc.)
• Practice basic conversation
• Text Book:  Zhongwen vol I

Group Lesson 301B - Beginning Chinese II – Tuesday, Thursday 5:20pm~6:00pm

• Introduce Pinyin pronunciation system
• Proliferate vocabulary and conversational skill
• Text Book:  Zhongwen vol II

Limited enrollment available. Reserve yours today.

2007.09.10
weLearn offers referral and sibling discounts
We are offering referral discount for Fall 2007. When your referred student registers with weLearn, both you and your friend will receive a 10% discount off the next month’s tuition. Also, a 5% sibling discount will be applied for each additional child in the same household of the first registered student.
register now

2007.09.08
Fall 2007 After-school program starts in September
The program is designed to supplement students' classroom learning. We develop learning plans based on students’ academic level and work closely with them to practice their skills in a positive environment.

Subjects: Math, Reading, Computer literacy, Chinese
Schedule:
3:00 – 3:15      Arrival
3:15 – 4:00      Homework
4:00 – 4:15      Recess & Snack time
4:15 – 5:15      Math / Reading / Computer literacy
register now