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At the beginning of the new school year, CIAU faculty Suping (Emma) Wang, Yuanhuan (Beverly) He and Ping (Kevin) Wang began in two Confucius classrooms at North Syracuse Central School District. Ms. Annette Speach, North Syracuse Central School District Superintendent, praised the Chinese teachers’ achievements in recent years. She spoke highly of the professionalism shown in celebrating the 2017 Chinese New Year Festival and Lantern Festival, and expressed willingness to cooperate in the long term.
Chinese teachers with Mrs. Donna Marie Norton, Executive Director for Data/Accountability and School Improvement (second from right)
The three teachers spent a pleasant time with the fifth and sixth graders at Gillette Road Middle School and Roxboro Road Middle School. They promoted the Chinese program at the school open house and conducted four publicity activities for students and parents.
5th Grade Open House at Roxboro Road
Confucius Classroom at Gillette Road
In September and October, 271 students learned greetings, food, drinks, Tang poetry, and a “Clap Your Hands” song during Mandarin Chinese language classes. At the same time, the teachers went to students’ social studies classes and introduced the Yellow River Valley Civilization, which was popular among the students.
2017 Mandarin Program Presentation