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,...
Happy Year of the Snake! Join BCIC for some Lunar New Year fun at our CI Story Time and Games event! This event is perfect for CI students in grades K-2 and their parents/caregivers (siblings welcome). It's a great way to connect with other CI families and celebrate the Lunar New Year! 🗓️ Date: Saturday,...
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 a breakout for the current 8th graders to informally chat with the current high school students and/or teachers....
All current 5th graders and their families are invited to join BCIC for a panel discussion about the transition to middle school in the media center (library) of Station Middle School. After the panel discussion, there will be a breakout for the current 5th graders to informally chat with the current middle school students and/or...
Calling all CI 3rd-5th graders! Join us for an immersive and fun Chinese experience, as we dive into engaging Chinese word games that promise fun and learning. BCIC invites you to be a part of this unique event, fostering language skills in a playful environment. 📆 Date: April 5th 🕒 Time: 9:30am - 11:30am (Stay...
1st BCIC Parents Afternoon Out You’re Invited! Join us for the 1st BCIC Parents Afternoon Out for an afternoon of great company and delicious food! This event is a wonderful opportunity to foster conversations among parents across different grades and schools, while celebrating the spirit of community and friendship. Revtrak Ticket purchase: (Purchase by 3/31)...