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  • Chinese New Year 2011 Celebration

    This year's Chinese New Year Celebration was a hit, complete with student and teacher performances.

  • Chinese New Year 2011

    This year's Chinese New Year Celebration was a hit, complete with student and teacher performances.

  • Gala & Auction: 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 Gala & Auction: For all of your future 8th Graders

    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.

  • Sister School Visit from LiDa in Suzhou, China

    During their visit to Portland, LiDa students attend classes, eat lunch in the cafeteria, and have a dance class at the end of the day.  Last year was a swing dance.

  • The China Research Residency: Immersed in Chinese Culture & Language

    Special thanks to Pam Linegar, one of the 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.

  • 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 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 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.

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. Click here to see the MIP students in action!

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.

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What's Happening

Important Shu Ren General Meeting

When: May 8th, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Woodstock Elementary School
Why it's so important: we will be voting on the two fundraising propsals mentioned here.  You must be present to vote.  Click here to become an annual member of Shu Ren and come cast your vote on May 8th.

Get ready to win big!

In lieu of the Gala, our major fundraising effort this year is the Spring Raffle.  Please consider supporting this effort by buying or selling tickets (there is a separate prize drawing for selling tickets!) and attending "Just Desserts" on June 1st for the drawing of winners, live music and more! Click here for details on the Spring Raffle. Purchase "Just Desserts" tickets here. You may also make a donation by clicking here.

Parents of 11th and 12th grade students! It's time again to apply for the Frances Wong Memorial Scholarship!

Applications are now open for 11th and 12th grade students in the Mandarin Immersion Program (MIP) at Cleveland High School to apply for a Frances Wong Memorial Scholarship. The completed application must be submitted by May 1st 2013. A total of four $500 scholarships are available. Each student may receive only one scholarship during his/her time in the MIP.

Click here to download the Application

Woodstock Homework Club

The expanded Woodstock Homework Club is under way, offering Mandarin homework assistance to students Monday through Thursday each week, right after school in room 6.  Please reserve a spot for your student on-line in advance for up to two days per week of homework help.  Click here for details.

Join Shu Ren

Don’t forget to register and become a paid member of Shu Ren!  Your paid membership funds our support for the MIP at PPS!

Seeking New Board Members

Shu Ren is looking for four new enthusiastic Board Members to guide our efforts during the next two school years! Board service consists of participation in monthly Board meetings, general membership meetings (every other month), an annual Spring retreat and active participation in e-mail correspondence. The basic commitment requires about 10 hours month.  Beyond that, Board members self-select their level of participation based upon projects that catch their interest. A Treasurer and three at-large positions are open.  Contact the Board if you are interested.

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