Wellesley Chinese Language School Returns to Full In-Person Learning Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
— by Malinda Lu, senior @ WHS
With the help from parents, teachers, and staff, the Wellesley Chinese Language School (WCLS) successfully reopened during the pandemic on September 12, 2021 at the Wellesley Village Church. The opportunity for students to connect with peers and teachers in-person is especially precious during COVID. The school recognizes the tremendous impact it has on improving students’ mental health and personalizing their learning, persistently asking that all WCLS families do their part to help keep the school open.
COVID-19 Policy
To accommodate around 70 families and 100 students during a time when the safety and health of the community are especially important, the WCLS PTO (as founded and led by president Hailei Zhang) has given many guildline suggestions, which, through consistent communication, have been compiled into WCLS’ COVID-19 precautionary policy, as outlined below:
1） WCLS teachers, TAs, and employees will wear name tags upon entrance to the building. At the door, two representatives from the PTO will ensure only students, teachers and necessary personnel enter the building. Three TAs will be responsible for taking the temperature of all students and employees, making sure they wash their hands and helping the younger students find their classrooms.
2） Parents from the PTO will disinfect the classrooms.
3） TAs will arrange the desks to ensure social distancing.
4） After class, TAs will be responsible for bringing the younger students out of the building to be picked up by their parents.
5） After class, two designated parents will manage hallway traffic. Teachers will release the students only after receiving approval from the hallway parents.
6） Those who need to enter the building to communicate with the school will be required to make an appointment in advance.
The above recommendations are designed to protect every member of the WCLS. Therefore, all is asked to cooperate and participate.
Registration
With confidence that members of the WCLS can collectively maintain a safe environment, the school continues to welcome new members to the community. Registration is still open and can be accessed through https://register.wellesleychineseschool.org/.
WCLS courses encompass diverse aspects of Chinese language, culture and education. Specific course information can be accessed below:
Chinese for heritage students https://wellesleychineseschool.org/2021/08/27/class_heritage_chinese_students/
Chinese for non-heritage students https://wellesleychineseschool.org/2021/08/28/class_non_heritagechinesestudents/
Math and coding https://wellesleychineseschool.org/2021/08/28/class_math_and_coding/
Art and sports https://wellesleychineseschool.org/2021/08/28/class_art_and_sports/
Community News
WCLS’s persistent request for an AP Chinese Language and Culture exam at the high school was finally approved. In addition to taking the AP Chinese preparation course at WCLS, WCLS current and former students can now register for the exam. Those who are interested may email wcls2010@yahoo.com for more information.
The school year is off to a good start. Many families are delighted to see their children bond with classmates, teachers, and volunteer members. The community is expected to maintain its effort against COVID-19, hopefully setting an example for reopening amid the pandemic.
卫斯理中文学校实体课开学啦
在家长，老师，学校行政人员等的多方帮助下，卫斯理中文学校终于在九月十二日开学啦！疫情期间，一个健康的实体教学环境越发显得可贵。这一切都离不开各方的大力支持！
截至上周日，WCLS给约100个学生，70个家庭提供了中文，数学，绘画，朗诵，棋类等丰富的课程。WCLS 继续秉承其小班教学的风格，因材施教，让每个学生都有了更多的参与机会。
截止发表时，报名仍在进行中：
有意者可点击 https://register.wellesleychineseschool.org/报名.
课程详情请见：
Chinese for heritage students https://wellesleychineseschool.org/2021/08/27/class_heritage_chinese_students/
Chinese for non-heritage students https://wellesleychineseschool.org/2021/08/28/class_non_heritagechinesestudents/
Math and coding https://wellesleychineseschool.org/2021/08/28/class_math_and_coding/
Art and sports https://wellesleychineseschool.org/2021/08/28/class_art_and_sports/
抗疫措施
Hailei Zhang带领下的家长会为WCLS提了很多切实的建议。经磋商讨论，WCLS拟定以下注意条款来防止新冠病毒的扩散，希望大家积极配合：
1） 学校教师，助教，员工将佩戴name tag进入。前门外家长会安排的两个值班家长将配合请无关人员止步。前门内三个助教负责给进来的学生，教师员工测体温，洗手，引领找不到教室的学生。家长和学生要求课前提前5到10分钟到学校配合检查。
2） 由家长会安排家长为教室消毒。
3） 助教配合摆好桌子以及配合维持课堂社交距离。
4）放学助教负责带小学生出门口。
5）下课的时候，走廊上的由两个值班家长负责过道的交通。授课老师在走廊值班家长允许了再开门放孩子出去。
6）有需要找学校联系工作的轮流预约进入大楼。
社区新闻
WCLS经过不懈努力，终于为本校学生争取到了在卫斯理高中考AP中文的机会。具体详情请咨询 wcls2010@yahoo.com
经过了一年半的线上教学，这个秋季我们终于能再次回到了久违的课室。走道里书声朗朗，教室里宽敞明亮。老师们，家长们，同学们，让我们大家一起努力，WCLS会越办越好！