Mandarin Mingle Language and Art

Tuesdays • 3/24 - 5/26 • 3:30PM - 4:30PM • Burke’s School
Details
Tuesdays, 3/24 - 5/26, from 3:30PM - 4:30PM @ Burke's School
Emergency Contacts

Grasshopper: (720) 644-1670

School Contact,  

Cyndera Quackenbush

:  

(415) 993-3007
Series Dates

3/24, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26

Additional Notes:
Children will embark on a vibrant exploration of the Mandarin language in this exciting immersion series! Through the magic of crayons and creativity, kids will express themselves by drawing and writing in Mandarin, sparking joy and curiosity. 🌟 With the help of glue sticks and colorful projects, students will engage in hands-on activities that bring the language to life, building confidence as they practice speaking Mandarin in a playful, supportive environment. This artistic journey invites young learners to discover the beauty of a new language while making connections and memories that last a lifetime. 🎨

Notes for Teacher:

Teaching Instructions

Class Level Details

Parking Instructions

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your class starts (earlier if set-up or extra time parking is needed). Please give yourself enough time to sign-in at the front gate and check-in as a visitor. You will need to use the school’s VisitU app, so please arrive early on your first day to leave the guards enough time to help you. You must wear an identifying badge at all times while on campus. The school’s neighborhood agreement prohibits anyone associated with Burke’s from parking on 32nd Avenue between El Camino del Mar and California Street. Please adhere strictly to this traffic compliance!

Arrival Instructions

Meet your students on the Lower School Court (Blue Top Playground) or in the Campus Center (Lunch Room) on Rainy Days and take roll. If your class count is over or under, ask an after-school teacher to check on that student. Make sure that you have ALL your students before leaving the after-school group. The school’s staff can assist with finding students but it is your responsibility to take accurate attendance.

Keep your roster with you for EVERY class. It’s important you know exactly who is in your class at all times in case there is an emergency. Students should bring their backpacks to class with them.

Departure Instructions

End your class five minutes early or more (if needed) for students to clean up, put their shoes on, etc. The parents often keep tight schedules and waiting for late classes is unacceptable. Classrooms must be left how they were found.

Please bring the students getting picked up right after class to the front of the school (under pavilion next to main office). The school will do their best to provide information on whether or not students will be attending Tree House after their class. When in doubt, bring the students outside the Front Office.

Outside the front office, please help the school by listening out for the students’ names so that they may be put in cars. If the school is understaffed, you may be asked to assist with putting students in cars. Once your students are all gone, you may leave campus!

Site-Specific Information

Keep in mind that students need to be attended by an adult at all times! The school’s strong preference is to have no make-up classes at the end of the session. Family's schedules are incredibly busy and tightly packed, leaving little room for unplanned classes. This means, you need to be there for each one of your agreed upon class dates. In the case of an emergency, it is acceptable to have a substitute teacher come in your place who has the appropriate paperwork turned in. If you think you will miss class for any reason, it is a good idea to have a substitute prepared with this paper work ahead of time.

Grasshopper Student Sign-Up 🎉

Learning with friends makes it even more fun! Use this form to register each child individually.

Once you enter your registration details using this form, you'll be sent to a payment page that will list the price.

48-hr drop period after the first class is taught (unless otherwise noted). NO refunds issued after drop period.
Note: please register and pay for each child individually, including registering siblings separately.
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This Grasshopper experience is fully enrolled! Join the waitlist to be notified via text when a slot opens up.

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About Vanessa

Bilingual Mandarin and Creative Arts Teacher
Vanessa is a bilingual educator in Mandarin, dedicated to teaching grades K-6. With a flair for integrating her interests in cooking, the Chinese language, and crafts, she creates a joyful and imaginative learning environment where students can thrive. Her dedication to fostering creativity and confidence in young learners is complemented by her pursuit of a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, aiming to support every child's unique journey. Vanessa's students benefit from her warm approach and the enriching experiences she brings into the classroom.
* Fully-vetted, background checked, and interviewed

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Grasshopper offered my daughter an opportunity to learn in a vibrant, fun setting that was continuously customized for her attention span and interests. Her Grasshopper teacher was fun, engaging and supremely personable. She took the time to get to know my daughter before diving into anything. I felt more than comfortable leaving my daughter in such capable hands…and love that she truly learned some new things from the experience. We will be using Grasshopper regularly to broaden her horizons and expose her to new concepts in a safe and compelling way. The icing on the cake is that the experience took place in our home, at a time that was convenient for us!
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