🦃 This Thanksgiving, BCIC is seeking students and families to help make handmade Thanksgiving cards for residents of Greencastle of Barrington. The cards will be attached to the residents' Thanksgiving dinner packages donated by other organizations. Please make cards on thicker paper or cardstock with original artwork and a message such as Happy Thanksgiving! We...
Join BCIC for some Mandarin fun at our CI Story Time and Games event! This event is perfect for CI students in grades K-2, their parents/caregivers (siblings welcome). Older CI students are welcome but the content is geared towards the younger ones. It's a great way to connect with other CI families. 🗓️ Date: Saturday,...
Please join us for our fall Career Exploration webinar! BCIC and Xilin Northwest Chinese School have brought together four expert panelists to introduce students about career opportunities that involve: Utilizing Mandarin language skills Working and collaborating with Chinese businesses and global organizations Exploring exciting opportunities to live and work in China or other Mandarin-speaking nations...
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, December 9th 🕚 Time: 6:30PM-8:30PM 📍 Location: Barrington Area Library Zimmerman Room The Barrington Area Library provides Meeting Room space as a community service. The Barrington Area Library neither sponsors nor endorses this event or the presenting individuals or organizations.
Join our BCIC Open Board Meeting in person or virtually. Learn about BCIC and hear how we are supporting the CI program through initiatives and events. Please use the registration link above to submit a question/comment by Friday, January 9th to be sure it is addressed during the meeting. 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, January 13th 🕚...
Attention 3rd-5th graders! BCIC invites you to join us for an immersive and fun Chinese experience as we dive into engaging Chinese word games that promise fun and learning. Be a part of this unique event fostering language skills in a playful environment. Don't miss out on the chance to make language learning a memorable...
Do you have an incoming kindergartener? Do you know a family in the community who would be interested in having their children learn Mandarin? Join Barrington 220 administrators at North Barrington Elementary school on Wednesday, February 4th at 6pm to learn all about our incredible Chinese Immersion program. Kick off your child's educational journey the...
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, February 10th 🕚 Time: 6:30PM-8:30PM 📍 Location: Barrington Area Library Zimmerman Room The Barrington Area Library provides Meeting Room space as a community service. The Barrington Area Library neither sponsors nor endorses this event or the presenting individuals or organizations.
Join D220 administrators, CI teachers and students who have graduated from the CI program at Chinese Immersion Parent University! Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the details of the CI curriculum and programming. The evening will start with a welcome from Director of Language Programs, Grants and Family Engagement, Becky Wiegel. Then...
**Please save the date to celebrate the Year of the Horse with BCIC and the Barrington 220 Chinese Immersion community!** We have a larger event space at Barrington High School and are expanding our 2026 celebration to welcome the D220 community. This family-friendly event features Chinese and Asian cultural arts, crafts, games, food and experiences....
🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 12th 🕚 Time: 6:30PM 📍 Location: Barrington Area Library Zimmerman Room The Barrington Area Library provides Meeting Room space as a community service. The Barrington Area Library neither sponsors nor endorses this event or the presenting individuals or organizations.
All current 8th graders and their families are invited to join BCIC for a panel discussion about the transition to high school in the Upper Atrium of Barrington High School. After the panel discussion, there will be time for the current 8th graders to informally chat with the current high school students and/or teachers. At...