Dear Parents,

MIOT will be in session as usual this Sunday, December 7. Please review and share the updates below.

🆕 New Courses Preview (Abacus Mental Math & Handcraft Class)

Starting from the spring semester, we plan to offer two new enrichment classes:
  • Abacus Mental Math 🧮
    Using the abacus as a tool and applying traditional abacus methods, this class will train the four basic operations and root extraction, helping students improve concentration and calculation skills.
    Instructor: Ms. Ya-Li Gan, Professor of Accounting
  • Handcraft Class ✂️
    Through a variety of hands-on projects, this class will nurture children's imagination and creativity, strengthen fine motor skills, and build a sense of achievement and confidence.
    Instructor: Ms. Xiaojie Liu, professional illustrator and designer
  • Start Date: January 18, 2026 (Week 16)
  • Information Session Time: December 14 (next Sunday), 9:40-11:50
  • Information Session Location: Front desk on the 2nd floor at MHS
More details about the course descriptions, teacher bios, and exact class time / room assignments will be announced soon. Please stay tuned, and parents who are interested are warmly welcome to stop by the front desk for more information.

🗣️ Debate Team Open Information Session

In recent years, our school's debate team has achieved excellent results in the “Huaxia Cup” Debate Competition organized by the Huaxia headquarters. We are now forming a new team to participate in next year's headquarters competition and will hold an open information session. Parents and students who are interested are very welcome to attend. Please refer to the flyer below for more details.
  • Time: Friday, December 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: Springfield Genius Academy, 66 Morris Ave, Springfield, NJ 07081

🎙️ 10th MIOT “Rhythm of Autumn” Speech Contest - School Finals (12/7)

  • School Finals: This Sunday, December 7, 9:00-12:30, Room 243
    Detailed arrangements have been communicated separately by teachers and the organizing committee. Please check related notices.
  • "Huaxia Cup" Finals: January 24, 2026, at the Livingston Huaxia Chinese School (Further details will be announced later.)

📝 Parent Seminar Topic Survey (1–2 minutes)

Thank you to all the parents who have already completed the survey! We will use your feedback to plan upcoming expert lectures and parent/student sharing sessions.
Parents who have not yet filled it out are also invited to take 1-2 minutes to complete the anonymous survey. Your input will be used solely for planning purposes.
➡ Take the survey (1-2 minutes)

🎨 2025 "Huaxia Cup" International Youth & Children Painting Competition (Registration & Submission Deadline: December 23)

This competition is open to children and youth worldwide. The theme is the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Students may create artwork around one or more of the 17 goals (for example: ending poverty, reducing inequality, climate action, environmental protection, peace and justice, etc.), expressing a better, more inclusive and sustainable future from a child's perspective.

Thank you, as always, for your support and cooperation!

Millburn Institute of Talent
December 5, 2025

亲爱的家长们，大家好！

本周日（12月7日）中文学校照常上课。请留意以下要点，并相互转告：

🆕️ 新课预告（珠式心算课 & 手工课）

中文学校计划于春季学期开始增设两门新课：
  • 珠式心算课 🧮
    以算盘为工具，运用珠算原理进行四则运算、开方等运算训练，帮助孩子提升专注力与运算能力。
    任课老师：甘娅丽老师（会计学教授）
  • 手工课 ✂️
    通过多样手工活动，培养孩子的想象力与创造力，锻炼小肌肉动作，增强成就感与自信心。
    任课老师：刘小洁老师（专业插画师、设计师）
  • 开课时间：2026年1月18日（第16周）
  • 信息咨询：12月14日（下周日）9:40–11:50
  • 咨询地点：二楼前台
课程介绍、老师个人简介，以及具体上课时间与教室安排将于近期公布，敬请关注。欢迎感兴趣的家长前来前台咨询。

️🗣️ 辩论队公开招生说明会

我校辩论队在过去几年参加总校举办的「华夏杯」辩论赛中屡获佳绩。现正筹备组建参加明年总校辩论赛的新一届队伍，并将举行一次公开招生说明会，欢迎感兴趣的家长和同学参加。详细内容请参见下方海报。
  • 时间：12月12日（下周五）7:00pm – 8:30pm
  • 地点：新东方，66 Morris Ave, Springfield, NJ 07081

🎙️ 第十届「秋之韵」朗诵演讲比赛 - 校级决赛 12/7

  • 校级决赛：12月7日，本周日 9:00 - 12:30，243教室。
    具体安排已由任课老师或筹委会另行通知，请留意相关通知。
  • 总校决赛：2026年1月24日，李文斯顿分校（具体细节后继公布）

📝 家长讲座话题投票（1–2分钟）

感谢已经完成投票的家长们！我们将根据大家的反馈，安排今后一段时间的专家讲座与家长/学生分享活动。
尚未投票的家长也欢迎抽出 1–2 分钟填写问卷。问卷为匿名，仅用于活动筹划参考。
➡ 填写问卷（1–2分钟）

🎨️ 2025「华夏杯」国际青少年儿童绘画大赛（报名与投稿截止日期：12月23日）

大赛面向全球青少年儿童，主题为联合国可持续发展目标（SDGs）。
作品可围绕 17 个目标中的一个或多个进行创作（如消除贫困、减少不平等、气候行动、环境保护、和平与正义等），从孩子视角描绘更美好、包容、可持续的未来。

感谢各位家长与同学一如既往的支持与配合！

密尔本华夏中文学校
2025年12月5日