We are delighted to announce the upcoming Character Bee, an exciting and educational experience showcasing the language skills of your student(s). What is the Chinese Character Bee? The Chinese Character Bee is an opportunity for participants 1st through 5th to showcase their knowledge of Mandarin Chinese characters. Students will engage in friendly competition, promoting language...
SIGN UP to volunteer at the BCIC booth and spread the word about the great CI Program! To learn more about the event visit the park district's website at www.barringtonparkdistrict.org/kidfest/ The KidFest mission is to provide activities that inspire healthy habits, introduce nature opportunities and encourage families to work together to help make a difference...
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🌟 Calling All CI Parents or Guardians to attend BCIC Meeting! 🌟 Agenda Have some cookies and snacks while engaging in conversation with fellow CI parents. Gratitude Session: BCIC wants to express our heartfelt appreciation for the dedication of our volunteers, whose efforts make it all possible. What's on your mind? Share your ideas and...
Join Us for a Sweet Treat at Citizen's Park! Hey there, CI Kindergarten families! BCIC believes that strong bonds among families are the foundation of a thriving community. That's why we're excited to invite you all to a get-together from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Citizen's Park Playground for CI Kindergarten Families. Register to ensure...
Please join BCIC as we celebrate the Mid Autumn (Moon) Festival with traditional games and activities, as well as stories and songs for the younger CI students. Our Greencastle events are a wonderful way to learn more about Chinese culture and celebrations in a multi-generational learning setting. Do you have a high school student or...
Volunteers are the only way our events and support of the CI program are possible! Please join us virtually or in person to learn about BCIC initiatives and events. Hear about the many different ways you can help, from simple tasks to planning major events. There's something for everyone! Register or email bcic220@gmail.com for the...
The CI family has a float for the Barrington High School Homecoming Parade! Register to join us! Under the Stars is the theme! CI Float Slogan is "Under the Same Stars: CI Unites Two Cultures" Sign Up Here to decorate the float Sat Sept 21st Wear your traditional Chinese clothes or BCIC spiritwear. Bring candy if...
Join D220 teacher, Mary Weerts, and the Barrington Chinese Immersion Council, as we host our 2nd cuisine event. Mrs. Mary Weerts, middle school CI teacher, will be sharing cultural knowledge while our students and families can enjoy the different noodle and rice dishes from various regions. Date: Nov. 10th (Sunday) Time: 2:00-4:00PM Location: Yu's Mandarin...
Hear updates on the CI program! All Chinese Immersion parents and guardians are welcome to the BCIC board meeting with Becky Wiegel, Director of District Programs at Barrington 220 and Kathryn Wolfkiel, Department Chair of the BHS World Language Department. 🗓️ Event Date: Thursday, November 14 ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM ***Doors open at 6:15PM...
College Exploration Panel - Tuesday, January 14, from 7-8pm BCIC is so excited to offer this first College Exploration panel! Please join BCIC and a panel of recent CI BHS graduates to learn more about the first year of college, what it is like to study Chinese language and culture at the college level, and...
Join Us for the Barrington Chinese Immersion Council (BCIC) Annual Lunar New Year Celebration! 🐉🎉 Happy Year of the Snake 🎉 Sunday, February 2, 2025, 1-5 pm Shihan Joe Gangi from Gangi Martial Arts will be performing interactive demonstration Featured Cultural Activities: Chinese calligraphy Chinese Weiqi game Chinese Mahjong game Plus music, art and crafts,...