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)...
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...
Join our BCIC Open Board Meeting! Hear how we are supporting the CI program through initiatives, events, etc. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, May 8th 🕚 Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM 📍 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...
Chinese Immersion End of Year Celebration Join us for a celebration at Countryside Elementary School. - Date: May 29th, 2025 - Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Location: Countryside Elementary School Playground Experience an evening of fun with your CI family! At the CI End of the Year celebration, you'll have the opportunity to...
BCIC extends its warmest thanks to all the BHS volunteer who helped make this years' language and cultural enrichment programs a success! BCIC hosting its first Student Volunteer Appreciation on Wednesday, June 11, from 7:00-to-8:30pm at the Barrington Area Library - Zimmerman room! BHS Students who volunteered for at least one BCIC event over the...