2019 Chinese Immersion Forum

The Confucius Institute at the Michigan State University (CI-MSU) is hosting the 2019 Chinese Immersion forum. Our aim is to bring together educators at school, district, state, and national levels; teacher developers; policy makers; community members; and researchers to hear about and share strategies and successes, seek advice in addressing challenges, and network with and learn from each other.

Theme :
Chinese Dual Language and Immersion Education in Michigan

Keynote Speakers:

• Dr. Yvonne Caamal Canul, Superintendent of Lansing School District
• Steve Urbanski, Director of Curriculum, Minnetonka Public Schools

Presenters:

• Tracy Ojerio, Principal, Post Oak Academy, Lansing School District
• Dr. Sue Gutierrez, Principal, Northern Trails 5th/6th, Forest Hills Public Schools
• Jesus Santillan, Immersion Coach/Administrator, Forest Hills Public Schools
• Hollie Stephenson, Immersion Programming Coordinator, Greenville Public Schools

Time:
Friday, August 16, 2019
9:00 am - 4:00 pm, EST
(Please check-in at 8:30am and enjoy breakfast)

Location:
Henry Center
3535 Forest Rd, Lansing, MI 48910

Registration & Deadline

This Forum is free of charge. Breakfast, lunch, and materials are included. You are responsible for all other expenses.

Please register as soon as possible because the space is limited. The registration deadline is Friday, August 9th, 2019. Please make sure you are able to attend before completing the electronic registration form below.

2019 Chinese Immersion Forum Registration

Open House - Meet the Teacher, August 22. 2019 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

We will hold our Welcome Back/ Welcome to Mt Hope STEAM Open House Potluck/Carry in Dinner from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Come meet the teachers, see the school, meet with our partners and enjoy a dinner. Plates, utencils and drink will be provided, everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to pass for our meal! 

We look forward to seeing all of you and updating everyone on changes we have made for the coming year and there will be a calendar available for you to sign up to volunteer around the school this year. We have new start and end times for our school days which are posted on the webpage. They are very different than last year. Starting at 7:21 AM and ending at 2:40 PM most days.

See you then!

Principal Ray Freeze II

Sexton Class of 1984 35th Reunion

Saturday, August 24th at 5:00PM - Ramada Hotel and Conference Center - 7501 W. Saginaw Hwy - Lansing, MI 48917 - (517) 627-3211

We have a block of rooms at a discounted rate ($95 rooms will be REDUCED to $79, and breakfast will be included), available from 5:00pm today, 2/7/19, until 7/24/19. After 7/24, rooms will still be available, but at the full rate of $95.

Dinner will be buffet style, two entrees with vegetarian options, and there will be a cash bar. Of course.

BUY TICKETS!!! Tickets are $40 in advance and ($45 at the door.) You can pay securely using PayPal, by going to this link: paypal.me/danstiles321 or send a check to my address: Dan Stiles, 1403 Corbett St., Lansing, MI 48910. I will have your receipt at the door.

PLEASE buy your tickets in advance, so I can get enough food for everyone. All of this will be on my credit card until I am reimbursed the night of the Reunion.