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  • The Mandarin Immersion Program goes beyond language.

    From learning Chinese history and culture, to traditional food and dance, the Program brings students an array of educational activities.

  • The 2010 Gala: Another Rousing Success

    Dozens of volunteers, countless hours, a bit of helium and lots of fun made this year's Gala a sold out sensation!  Visit the Gala page for more.

  • The 2010 Gala: Another Rousing Success

    A group of Hosford's 7th graders greeted guests and were a huge help.  Needless to say, they can't wait to go to China next year!  Visit the Gala page for more.

  • The 2010 Gala: Tiger Thumbprint Ceramic Art

    This class project – made with the thumb and pinkie prints of Sui Laoshi's Kindergarten class – was one of many popular live auction items this year. Visit the Gala page for more.

  • The 2010 Gala: Wall Art Tapestry

    This beautiful wall art tapestry was one of more than a hundred items available at the Gala's silent auction. Visit the Gala page for more.

  • The 2010 Gala: Donated Desserts Are A Gala Highlight

    Parents, as well as area bakeries and stores, contribute delicious and beautifully decorated goodies for the "Dessert Dash" at the annual Gala & Auction. Visit the Gala page for more.

  • The 2009 CRR: Immersed in Chinese Culture & Language

    Special thanks to Pam Linegar, one of the 2009 CRR chaperones, for this photo.

  • The 2009 CRR: Immersed in Chinese Culture & Language

    Special thanks to Pam Linegar, one of the 2009 CRR chaperones, for this photo.

  • The 2009 CRR: Immersed in Chinese Culture & Language

    Special thanks to Pam Linegar, one of the 2009 CRR chaperones, for this photo.

  • The 2009 CRR: Immersed in Chinese Culture & Language

    Special thanks to Pam Linegar, one of the 2009 CRR chaperones, for this photo.

About Shu Ren

Shu Ren is a volunteer support group geared toward supporting the Chinese portion of the curriculum for students in the Mandarin Immersion Program at PPS, grades K-12. 

The character "Shu" means tree, and "Ren" means person. "Shu" also means cultivate, nurture or rear. Together, the characters refer to the belief that it takes 10 years to grow a tree, but 100 years to rear a human being. "Shu Ren" is often used as a title for schools, groups or organizations in China that educate or nurture children.

Shu Ren events throughout the year include general meetings, potlucks, the Dumpling Festival, Gala Auction, and Chinese New Year events.  Some of the other ways Shu Ren contributes to the experiences of MIP students at Cleveland, Hosford, and Woodstock are: subsidizing the cost of the eighth grade China Research Residency, providing grants to teachers for purchase of Chinese-related classroom supplies and field trips, supporting Chinese homework club after school, hosting classes in Mandarin for parents, supporting families hosting Chinese teachers, and advocating for Immersion parents.

More on Shu Ren

What's Happening

August
Woodstock Community Care Day – August 28

September
First Day of School – September 7
Back to School Potluck – September 10
Joint PTA/Shu Ren Meeting – September 15

October
Family Day/PPS In-service Day - Oct 8
Picture Day – Oct 11
No Stuff Fundraiser – Oct 11-22
PTA Mtg – Oct 20
Harvest Carnival – Oct 22 (requesting Oct 29)

New Shu Ren Board Members

Congratulations to four new board members voted in on May 4th, our last general meeting for the year: Chris Bartell, Sharon Garland, Marcie Moller and Gary Rydout.  Many thanks to outgoing board members (some with years of service) Tom DeMeo, Geoff Dorn, Bradi Ross and Lynda Whitcomb.


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