2018-19 EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS

Are you interested in getting more involved with Friends of MIP? A great way is to serve as an Executive Board member! In the next few weeks, we will be going through the election process for the 2018/19 school year and strongly urge all parents to consider taking on one of the 8 elected positions.
Key dates to remember:
 Letters of interest due by Monday, April 30th.
  • Paper ballots will go home with your child
  • Each child will get a ballot so if you have 2 kids in the program, you will get 2 votes.

The Board meets once a month and the term is for one year (two consecutive term limit per position). Weekly volunteer hours range from 2-5 hours per week. You can not run if you will be holding a board position on the PTA or BESF for the next school year. The 2018/19 year's Executive Board will consist of the following and ALL positions are open for nomination:
  • President
  • Vice President
  • Treasurer
  • Financial Controller
  • Secretary
  • Public Relations/Communications Director
  • Community Liaison
  • Outreach Director
We have 8 positions to fill so if you are interested, please nominate yourself to Ami Barrett at parliamentarian@friendsofmip.com by Monday, April 30th.

When doing so, please provide the following:
  • Name
  • Position
  • Photo (for web use)
  • Brief statement of interest and qualifications (200 words)
For description of the roles, please visit the 2018/19 Board Elections Form.

Chinese Language Bridge Cup Contest

​Congratulations to our 5th grade student Grace Pratt for receiving an honorable mention at Chinese Language Bridge Cup Contest in San Francsico where she recited poetry in Mandarin Chinese. The contest had over 1100 contestants. Grace was recognized by the Ambassador of China and was featured in the the chinese newspaper World Journal. We are so proud of you, Grace!
Contest info:
http://www.sfsu.edu/~ci/events/2018/WinList.html
Newspaper article:
https://www.worldjournal.com/…/article-%E8%88%8A%E9%87%91%…/

School Tour
Thursday, January 25, 2018
​(8:00-9:30 am)
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Application period for the Immersion Program is 
December 14, 2017
thru
​February 9, 2018

Marian Bergeson Elementary School and Capistrano Unified School District are proud to provide the first publicly offered (no cost) Mandarin Chinese Immersion Program in Orange County. It is a well-proven educational model that provides academic instruction in English and Mandarin Chinese during the K-5 elementary period (students may continue program in middle school). The specific goals of this language immersion program after the 6th year are for students to develop high levels of language proficiency and literacy in both program languages, to demonstrate high levels of academic achievement, and to develop an appreciation for and an understanding of diverse cultures.

The tours are primarily intended for parents interested in enrolling their K-5 student in the Mandarin Immersion program for the 2018-19 School Year. Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2018, in order to apply for the 2018-19 school year. Mandarin Immersion Enrollment will be done on a Lottery System. Notification of acceptance into the program will begin in June.

Current MIP families should stop by the meeting to pick up an application for their incoming kindergartener but do not need to stay for the orientation.

An Information/Orientation Tour is mandatory to in order to submit an Immersion Program Application.

Thursday, January 25, 2018 (8:00-9:30 am)
Thursday, February . 8, 2018 (8:00-9:30 am)

Meetings will be held in the Multi Purpose Room (MPR) at Bergeson Elementary, 25302 Rancho Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 More info here:

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Mandarin Preschool

Mandarin Preschool is now open for enrollment for the  2018/19 school year! For more information please contact  the Preschool Office at  (949) 234-5341.
https://childed-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Board Meeting Dates
FoMIP
1/11, 2/1, 3/1, 4/12, 5/10, 6/7
All meetings at 6pm in teacher lounge.
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MIPAC
1/25, 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, and 5/17. 
All at 2pm in the Bergeson library.
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Volunteers Needed

We need your help to make this a successful year!  Please sign up for a committee or volunteer your skills  ​https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f0a4ea4ad29a2ff2-committee2
Welcome 2017/18 MIP Board Members
Wade Shepherd President
vacant Vice-President
Jen Callirgos Secretary
Jake Narey Treasurer
Joseph Munoz Financial Controller
Nancy Lu Communications Director
Marc Fudge Community Liaison
Karen Chung Outreach Director
Ami Barrett Parliamentarian
Greg Hauser Administrative Representative
Jie Gao Curriculum Specialist
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Amazon Links
Find Mandarin Immersion items on our Amazon Links page

Friends of MIP is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

We are now raising $237,785 between Nov 1, 2017 - Oct 31, 2018!

Friends of MIP is suggesting a donation of:
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$650 per elementary school student
​$450 per middle school student


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CUSD does not cover the full cost of the Mandarin Immersion Program.  We rely on donations from families and sponsors to pay for:

Full time Curriculum Specialist
5 Teacher assistants
Teacher conferences
Teacher training/subs
Technology (3rd grade chromebooks, smartboards, etc)
Mandarin Library books
Operational expenses

A Special Thanks To Our Generous Corporate Sponsors and Affiliates:

Sea View Pediatrics

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Disclaimer:  This website is not approved by the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD). This site is owned and designed by the Friends of Mandarin Immersion Program (MIP). The group makes every effort to provide accurate and up-date information on its website, however, parents should contact CUSD for answers to questions critical to their children's education. This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.