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john — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:17:06 +0000

Summer Camp 2013

john — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:44:30 +0000

Check out IBG Summer camps programs for International Students at UC Berkeley, University of Washington and Bishop Alemany High School. Our Summer Camps provide provide fun, educational learning opportunities with customized summer camps focusing on College Prep, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Video Game Design.

To learn more please click here.

College Tour 2013

john — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:31:06 +0000

IBG is recruiting students for our College Tour trip. The College Tour dates are for March 31-April 6, and April 14-20, when most IBG student have Spring break. Student will have the opportunity to visit 8 schools during College Tour week. Students can choose from 4 options for the College Tour:

1. Elite College Tour: This College Tour will focus on Visiting Ivy League Schools, and other top ranked Universities in the Northeast.

2. Business School Tour: This College Tour will focus on visiting Universities with a strong Business school program. Many of the Best Business school programs in the US are located near Washington DC.

3. Stem College Tour: The STEM School Tour will focus on visiting schools with Strong Programs in the STEM fields, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, in Northern and Southern California.

4. Visual and Performing Arts College Tour: The Visual and Performing Arts School Tour will focus on schools with Strong Arts Programs in the Northeast.

To find out more about the cost of the tour and how to sign up, please contact your local District Consultant, or J. Chadha at jchadha@ivybridgegroup.com.

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02/18/2013 Presidents’ Day

john — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:04:49 +0000

“Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated on February 22—Washington’s actual day of birth—the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents’ Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents past and present. ”

——- Source: History.com

letter from our student’s parent

john — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:02:38 +0000

Letter of Appreciation from our student’s parent to host family! Name is remove for privacy purpose.

This letter is from our student’s parents.

Dear Mr. & Mrs. ,

Hello, we are (student name) parents. We are glad to send you this letter to thank you all. (student name) has already lived with your family for a year. (student name) told us that host mom is an amiable person and a good cook! Host dad is really good at guitar, and two daughters are very pretty. What a enviable family!

During this year, (student name) probably gave you some difficulties since she lived into your house, you not only care about her daily life, but also bring her to school and back everyday, thank you so much for taking care of her. (student name) really likes your family, she can feel like she’s at home when she is staying with you. Especially, you try to find some places that you can bring her to play during vacations, so that she doesn’t have to stay at home alone and miss home. On the other hand, you always buy some Chinese food, fruits and snakes for her. All of these are so important for a child who goes to a different country alone. As her parents, we sincere appreciate for these.

I wish we can develop our relationship through her.

We are also looking forward that you can come to China someday. We will be so happy to guide you to travel in China, just like a family, and we are gonna be friends forever.

Hopefully, this e-mail doesn’t disturb you. I hope we can keep in touch.

Best wishes,

(student name)’s parents,

Jan 27, 2013

This is our Host family’s reply

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Zhang,

(Host Parent) and I are happy to hear that (Student Name) likes it here. (Student Name) is very sweet and helpful. I rely on her quite often to help me in the kitchen, and with other chores around the house.

You have raised a delightful child. Sometimes she needs reminding to do things that need to be done, but she always tries her best to do as I ask of her.

It has been very interesting finding out how different our cultures are, as I often ask her and (Student Name) many questions about customs and similar situations in the USA that they may also encounter in China. Chinese children are definitely different than American children! Their commitment to studying is definitely one of those differences.

I must be honest and tell you it has been a challenge to find things that (Student Name) and (Student Name) would like to do in America. Perhaps it is our area in which we live, or also our budget that prevents us from showing them more. But because they are from a city that has so much to offer there seems to be very little that I can impress them with. I wish there was more I could show them.

Thank you for the offer of introducing us to your county if we visit. It would be very interesting to do so. Perhaps we may be able to in the future.

It has been so nice to hear from you. I would very much like to keep in touch. If ever you have any concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

(Host Parent)

Lyn Xu doing an excellent performing…..

john — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:39:21 +0000

Lyn Xu giving an excellent performance at a St. Genevieve Basketball game!
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Jack Sun Rock the world

john — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:30:26 +0000

We are so proud of Jack Sun, IBG student, for his gift and talent. Please check out this link to view him playing so beautifully!

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Welcome Kevin Cen to St. Genevieve School! First day!

john — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:21:18 +0000

Welcome Kevin Cen to St. Genevieve School! First day!!!

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Free T-Mobile Sim Card

john — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:13:32 +0000

Free T-Mobile Sim Card

Student, it is important for you to have a cellphone . As many of you bring your own cellphone from China, T-Mobile has offer free regular sim card and micro sim card. The offer valid from 01/15/2013 and will expired soon. Place your order if you need one.

Micro Sim Card

Regular Sim Card

Website access

westgate — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:31:23 +0000

You can complete the reports by going directly to the page from the link on your monthly contact spreadsheet or http://www.ivybridgegroup.com/student-monthly-report/ and http://www.ivybridgegroup.com/student-monthly-contact-report/ .

If you have anyone that wants to apply http://www.ivybridgegroup.com/signup/host-parent/

To complete host family profiles http://www.ivybridgegroup.com/staff-tools/host-family-profile/ with photos .

To login to your email go to http://184.173.31.153:9998/Login.aspx Please bookmark theses pages since the website is changing and you need to have access to these reports.