上週學校開學了，很高興看到許多熟悉的面孔，更高興看到新成員加入。學校許多活動已經緊纙密鼓的籌備中，除了老師們和家長支援會密切配合外，我們更需要大家的參與，讓孩子們，有一個最佳的學習環境和學習經驗。
有些事要向諸位宣佈，請注意下列事項：

全校家長會：9/25/2011 14:10由董事會及校長報告學校的現況及展望，並聽取家長們的建議及回答疑問。希望能見到您。

註冊：尚未註冊的同學，請儘早註冊，以方便學校作業。註冊單及相關資訊，請上學校網站查詢(www.gaithersburgchineseschool.org)，或與賴生南先生連絡shengnan.lai@yahoo.com。

上課時間：從第二週起，下午兩點有兩堂語文課 (2 – 4pm)，接著另有一堂語文延伸課，那是從四點到五點。

年度教師節烤肉：定於十月九日早上十一點起，在蓋城的Bohrer Park  ( 506 S Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD) 舉行年度烤肉活動，食物及飲料由學校提供，但我們更歡迎大伙能提供各家的拿手好菜，共襄勝舉。

安全考量：請勿將貴子弟，於一點四十五分前，送到學校教室，因為沒有老師或家長照護。請務必關照貴子弟，若於兩點前到校，請至餐廳集合，待上課鈴響，再進入教室。謝謝您的合作。

相信我們會有一個成功的學年！
僅祝闔家平安

邢文森敬啟

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Dear GCS members,

Welcome back!  I am glad to see a lot of familiar faces, as well as new members.  The start of every school year always brings about changes and reminders about certain routines. This year is no different. In order for the school year to begin in a safe and organized manner for all GCS students, it is important to be aware of the following events and procedures:

Parent Meeting: 9/25/11 14:10 Parent meeting at school cafeteria. We will hold a meeting to report you the current progress and future direction of school from Board members and principal. We will listen to your suggestions as well as answer your questions.  Hope to see all parents.

Registration: Please register, if you have not done so. Registration forms and information can be downloaded from the school web site (www.gaithersburgchineseschool.org). For inquiry, please email board member Mr. Lai shengnan.lai@yahoo.com or call 301-519-1777 and leave a message.

Class Schedule: From 9/18/11, school starts at 2pm with two language classes and extracurricular class that run from 4 to 5pm.

Annual Picnic: GCS Teacher’s Day annual picnic will be held at Park Pavilion of Bohrer Park  ( 506 S Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD) on 10/9/2011 from 11 to 4pm. Food and drinks will be provided.  However, please feel free to contribute side dishes and bring your own sport equipments.

Safety consideration: For safety reasons, students should not arrive before 1:45pm because there is no adult supervision available before that time. Upon arrival, the students should proceed to the cafeteria. At 2pm, the children will be dismissed to their classrooms.

I look forward to seeing you around the school. It is going to be a great school year!

Sincerely,
Vincent Hsing
Principal