JUNE 2026  Shuang Wen School Parent Association THE DRAGONJUNE 2026 Don’t forget to check your child’s backpack for our summer bingo cards! Thanks for another wonderful year—we'll see you in September!📰 Latest News 📰☀️ Summer Chinese Bingo Is Back!✅ Sneak in some Chinese language & culture all summer long ✅ Dodge the dreaded summer slide ✅ Collect squares and earn prizes — yes, real prizes!! At the end of summer, email your completed card to bingo@shuangwenpa.org to redeem your prize! 👉 Did you know? The PA has a Chinese Learning Resources chat where we'll be sharing ideas and inspiration for completing the bingo cards. We'd love to see photos of your kids' work, too! Join the chat >> 🔢 2025-26 By the NumbersThis year, the PA was immensely proud to: Help parents support parents: 💬 450+ members were busy answering each other’s questions on the PA WhatsApp Community 💬 40+ chat groups gave families space to connect on everything from after-school to trading outgrown clothes 🍴 2 weeks of groceries + 55 restaurant meals fed families affected by lapses in SNAP 🙋♀️ 4 new parent-led committees organized families around screentime, sustainability, Chinese dual language and library revitalization Give kids memories they’ll cherish forever: 🎪 1300+ revelers served at Monster Mash and Spring Bash 🤲 95+ volunteers brought our ambitious events to life ⚓ 7 full-grade field trips funded, giving students magical learning experiences in a world-class city Secure crucial learning opportunities for our kids: 📚 55+ hours of free Chinese tutoring by dedicated Shuang Wen parents championing dual-language education 🎲 60+ attendees at our first Chinese Games Night—a fun new tradition! ☀️ 500+ Chinese bingo tasks completed—keeping kids’ learning going all summer long 💻 30+ 7th graders received a fully funded SHSAT prep course from Kweller Prep Tutoring 💰 150+ families donated to the annual fund—without whom none of this would be possible Thanks to every one of you for your energy, ideas and support!! 💬 Reminder: Parent CommunitiesDo you know a family that will be joining Shuang Wen next year? Invite them to join the WhatsApp community by filling out our Google form. 👉 Did you know? We also have a WeChat community! Email Cindy at dual.language@shuangwenpa.org for the current invitation. 💻 LIFT Survey Results on Screen TimeThank you for filling out the PA’s survey about your family’s experience with screen-based learning at school! 👉 Join the LIFT (Learning with Intentional and Focused Technology) WhatsApp chat to learn more about the committee’s work—and how you can help! 📚 Library Revitalization ProjectWe’ll be asking for parent volunteers to support revitalizing the library during the first week of August. Please reach out to library@shuangwenpa.org if you’re available to help with the following tasks the week of August 3-7: ✅ Transporting unwanted books to donation centers ✅ Moving furniture and organizing existing inventory ✅ Acquiring new books and/or furniture 💡 PA Funding in Action 💡In June, your PA:✅ Approved funds for:
✅ Sponsored the 8th grade prom at Paul Taylor Dance Studio ✅ Paid for 5th and 8th grade class T-shirts and other graduation expenses ✅ Celebrated our amazing volunteers at a breakfast reception in the garden ✅ Provided treats during Family Hours at the Math Fair Your generosity funds field trips, afterschool activities, community events and more. None of this is possible without your support. Donate today! 📅 Important Dates 📅近期重要日期6/26 Friday - Last day of school 6/26（星期五） 本學年最後一天上課 The Dragon 龍刊別忘了查看孩子書包裡的暑假賓果卡！ |
