The MCCSC Office of English Language Learning and various Bloomington community agencies worked together to host the 12th annual “MCCSC International Family Welcome and Orientation 2017” on Saturday, August 26, at University Elementary School.
Designed to provide an opportunity for new international students and their families to meet school staff and people from participating organizations in Bloomington and learn more about the school and the community resources. The goal is to help the new families become connected to our community as well as to our schools. Included was a parent workshop in multiple languages, an informal “Teen-Talk” for middle and high school students on cultural differences and similarities, fun activities for elementary school students, and childcare for younger children. In addition, various Bloomington community agencies hosted information booths. Bilingual interpreters who speak Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Arabic were available throughout the day to accommodate communication needs. To make the event even more welcoming and family-friendly, lunch was provided with the food donated by generous local businesses. This year, approximately 200 people including students and their families, school staff, community members, parent volunteers, and high school volunteers participated in the event. Through this program and because of the generosity of our community members and businesses, the new international families were able to learn more about opportunities available to them, as well as the meaning and value of being part of our schools and community.
The Board of School Trustees and Administrative Team wish you a relaxing and enjoyable Labor Day Weekend! We thank you for all you do for the students of the MCCSC! WE ARE PROUD TO BE MCCSC!
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