親愛的蓋城家庭成員們，

學校又進入了一年的尾聲。這個星期天（5/22）是蓋城今年最後一個星期的上課。有幾件事情要在這裡向大家提醒一下:

1. "漢字文化節 2016: 中國傳統建築的特色"全球網路票選活動已正式開始了! 請大家告訴大家趕快上網http://www.gcs-md.org/去投票。高中組和初中組得獎同學會有獎金獎狀。投票從即日起到五月二十四日止(下周二) 。

2. 這星期天(5/22)沒有課外活動。請你在下午4點來把你的孩子接回家。

3. 下星期天是陣亡將士紀念日長週末。蓋城不上學。請好好慶祝並注意安全。

4. 今年畢業結業典禮將在6/5在TECRO舉行（地址：901 Wind River Lane,  Gaithersburg, MD)。我們今年還是要從下午12:30至下午1:30舉辦謝師餐會。正式典禮將於下午2:00至下午4:00舉行。以下是各班參考建議帶的食物：

華5             飲料
幼3和華2         甜點
幼1和華4         水果
高班A和華6       米飯或麵食

高班B和華8       主菜: 雞鴨魚肉；蔬菜F 

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Dear  GCS family members,

Another year of school is winding down. This Sunday (5/22) is the last week of instructional time at GCS. Here are a few reminders:

1. The online voting for the "Chinese Cultural Day: The Beauty of Chinese Architect" is officially opened for everyone, no matter where they are, from now to May 24  (next Tuesday). There is competition for high school and middle school teams but observation only for lower grader. Please support your child and their effort by going to http://www.gcs-md.org/ to vote. There will be cash price and certificate for the winning team.

2. There is not extracurricular activities this week. Please come pick up your children at 4 pm this Sunday.

3. There is no school on Memorial Day Weekend. Please enjoy your long weekend and be safe.

4. Graduation this year will take place at TECRO on 6/5 (Address: 901 Wind River Lane,  Gaithersburg, MD). We will have potluck lunch party from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30pm.  Ceremony will take place from 2:00pm  to 4:00pm. Potluck dish suggestion:

Drink                                       G5

Dessert, sweet                         K3 and G2

Fruit                                        K1 and G4

Warm regards,

Joseph Su