February 2, 2023

“Be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.”

1 Peter 3:8 NLT

School Calendar

MAK Events Calendar

2/4 MS Volleyball Exchange @ MAC

2/10 Olympic Day

2/24 Half Day (Dismissal at 11:30 AM) – Professional Learning

2/24-26 VIDA

2/27 Peace Memorial Day

2/28 No School – Professional Learning @ MAT

3/2-4 HS Music Festival

3/17 Q3 Ends

Hello Parents,

I wanted to give you some information about this upcoming Olympic Day event happening on our campus on Friday, February 10th. As a school, we value providing a well-rounded education for your students. We strive to use athletics and sports to build character and teamwork as well as encourage a healthy balanced lifestyle. Olympic Day is one venue in which we can take some time to do this. This event is open to Morrison family and friends. Parents are encouraged to come cheer for their kids! 

Students will have their Team meeting on Tuesday, Jan 31st after school from 3:20pm – 4:20pm to sign up for their events. (Elementary: If your child does not have ASA, their team leader will sign them up for events. But I would recommend all the students to be at the team meeting.) 

This is an event that involves many staff and students. The participating athletes are K-8th grade, and each student is assigned to a multigrade team (Country). Students will be competing in various track and field events they have been practicing in their PE classes against other MAK students of their grade and gender. This is meant to be a fun day filled with healthy competition. 

It is a full day, so here are a few suggestions of what to have your child bring:

• Water bottle
• Athletic clothing (Shoes, shorts, shirts) 
• Sun Screen
• Hat (optional)
• Money for snacks and drinks other than water. 

Parents/Spectators planning to attend:

• Cannot show or experience any symptoms of an illness. 
• Please park outside of campus on Jiacheng Road. 
• Will receive a visitor’s sticker at the front gate before entering campus. 
• Will stay on the Athletic Fields and MPR, but not EMS or HS hallways (HS Classes will still be in session)

Lunches will be provided for those on the school plan. Lunch and snacks will also be sold on campus by Highschoolers. Please keep food in the MPR and Outdoor Courtyard. 

Attendance will be taken as usual in the morning.  The school will end as normal at 3:15 with buses departing at 3:25pm.  If your child normally takes the bus home and you plan on driving your child home instead, please inform the front office.

Here is the Schedule for Olympic Day

Blessings,

Paul Liao / 廖保羅 

親愛的家長,

我想為您提供關於 2 月 10 日星期五在我們校園舉行的奧林匹克運動會日活動的信息。我們重視為您的學生提供全面的教育。我們努力通過體育運動來培養品格和團隊合作精神，並鼓勵健康平衡的生活方式。

奧林匹克運動會是我們可以花一些時間做這件事的地方。該活動對馬禮遜的家人和朋友開放。鼓勵家長來為孩子加油！

學生將在 1 月 31 日星期二放學後的下午 3:20 至 4:20 舉行團隊會議，以報名參加他們的活動。 

（小學部：如果您的孩子沒有 ASA，他們的團隊負責人會為他們報名參加活動。但我建議所有學生都參加團隊會議。）

這是一個涉及許多教職員工和學生的活動。參賽運動員為 K-8 年級，每個學生被分配到一個多年級團隊（國家）。學生將參加他們在體育課上練習過的各種田徑項目，與同年級和性別的其他 MAK 學生競爭。這注定是充滿良性競爭的有趣一天。

奧林匹克運動會是很滿的一天，所以這裡有一些關於讓您的孩子要帶的東西：

• 水壺
• 運動服裝（鞋、短褲、襯衫）
• 防曬霜 
• 帽子（可選）
• 除了水以外的零食和飲料的錢。

計劃參加的家長/觀眾：

• 無法顯示或體驗任何疾病症狀。
• 請將車停在校外的嘉城路上。
• 進入校園前將在前門收到訪客貼紙。
• 將留在運動場和 MPR，但不會留在 EMS 或 HS 走廊（HS 課程仍將繼續）

有定學校中餐的學生中餐還是會提供。高中生也將在校園內出售午餐 ( 漢堡,披薩,…)和小吃。請將食物存放在 MPR 和室外庭院。

上午照常出勤。學校將在下午 3:15 正常放學，巴士將於下午 3:25 發車。如果您的孩子通常乘坐巴士回家，而您打算開車送孩子回家，請通知辦公室。

這是奧林匹克運動會的時間表 Schedule for Olympic Day

High School Upcoming Games

2/8
JV Girls vs KAS @ MAK 3:30pm
Varsity Boys vs KAS @ MAK 4:45pm

2/9
JV Boys vs AST @ MAK 4:30pm

2/13
JV Girls vs ICA @ MAK 3:30pm
JV Boys vs ICA @ MAK 3:30pm
Varsity Boys vs ICA @ MAK 4:45pm

2/18 TISSA TOURNAMENT
JV Boys @ TES
JV Girls @ DIS
Varsity Boys @ MAT

Middle School Upcoming Games

2/4
MS Volleyball Exchange @ MAC
Morrison Cross Country Exchange @ MAC

2/7
6th Girls vs KAS @ KAS
7th Girls vs KAS @ KAS
8th Girls vs KAS @ KAS

2/9
8th Boys vs KAS @ KAS

2/14
6th Girls vs KAS @ MAK
7th Girls vs KAS @ MAK
8th Girls vs KAS @ MAK

2/16
8th Boys vs KAS @ MAK

Dear Parents:

As university applications become more and more competitive, a student’s activities have increased in importance.  Come join this session as I teach on what makes a strong activity, how can parents support their students activities, how activities are structured at MAK.  Summers are also important in a high school student’s career and with travel resuming students have a variety of opportunities available to them.   I will present on different options for summers and how to use summers to benefit your students’ growth and applications. 

The session will be on Feb 2 at 2pm-3pm in the Band room.  Please RSVP by emailing matt.newkirk@ma.org.tw

Mr. Newkirk

Elementary School is having their annual Spiritual Life Week from February 13-17. This special week is a time dedicated to the spiritual growth, discipleship, and mentorship of our students. Students will participate in various interactive and engaging Bible activities during our daily Chapel times from 8:00am-8:40am. The school has invited a speaker to share about the topic of “Family”. Come join us and check out our Spiritual Life Week if you have a chance! 

During Spiritual Life Week, MAK will be hosting 2 Parent Workshops presented by our Elementary speaker, Betty Chang. Workshops will be in Chinese and will take place on Monday, February 13 and Wednesday, February 15 from 2:00pm-3:15pm. All parents are welcome to join us for a time of learning, discussion, and Q&A. Please register here or use the QR code on the flyer! Hope to see you there! 

Sarah Brennan, author of the Chinese Calendar Tales, will be visiting MAK on Tuesday, February 14th. Students will have the opportunity to hear about her experiences as a writer and ask questions. If ES students would like to purchase a book (and get it signed by the author) please fill out the form that was sent home and bring it back to school with money in an envelope by Friday 2/6. MS and HS students can bring money to the circulation desk and fill out the form at school. 

The MAK HS Art Club and the MAK HS Photography Club are collaborating to host the Annual Spring Visual Art Competition! This year’s theme is open ended. The top 3 place winners of the art competition will be awarded to ES, MS, and HS. The Exhibition will be held on March 24, the day of the Parent Teacher Conference. 

All mediums are welcomed but photographs will be judged separately by the Photography Club. Students, please submit your works to Mrs. Newkirk, Hope Yang (12), Daisy Chuang (10) by 2/20. If there are any concerns, please contact MAK HS Art Club at makartclub@mca.org.tw. Thank you! 

Photography Club will be sponsoring the Photo Contest portion of the Visual Arts competition. Photos can be submitted via Google Forms and will be printed and mounted by the Photography Club. All participants will receive the physical copy of their photo after the competition is over. 

馬禮遜高中美術社和攝影社今年將合作舉辦春季視覺藝術比賽 ！今年沒有主題，請學生們自由發揮。作品會在3/24，家長座談會當天展示，家長們要記得來看喔！學生們的美術作品和攝影作品將分開比賽和排名。攝影社會將學生們的作品印出來展覽，並且比賽結束會贈送給學生。如果要參加攝影比賽，請於這裡報名。美術作品請在2/20之前交給Mrs. Newkirk, Hope Yang (12), Daisy Chuang (10)即可參加。若有任何問題，請洽：makartclub@mca.org.tw

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HOW TO REACH US: 

At MAK, we are committed to serving you and your family and hold a high priority on communication. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school by phone (07-356-1190) during our office hours (Monday – Friday from 7:30am – 4:00pm). You may also contact our MAK staff members by email. 

如何與我們聯繫：

學校非常重視與家長們之間的溝通，且致力服務您以及您的家人。如果您有任何的問題，請在辦公時間（週一至週五，早上7:30到下午4:00）直接致電學校辦公室 (07-356-1190)或電郵以下教職人員:

MAK OFFICE 學校辦公室 (General Inquiries 一般查詢)	makoffice@ma.org.tw
Dr. Dan Kim Principal/校長	dan.kim@ma.org.tw
I-Lan Liu Health Coordinator/健康協調者	i-lan.liu@ma.org.tw
Angela Chu Admissions/入學組助理	angela.chu@ma.org.tw
Joyce Lee Admin. Assistant/秘書	joyce.lee@ma.org.tw
Wynne Luk Admin. Assistant/秘書	wynne.luk@ma.org.tw
Connie Chang Cashier/出納	connie.chang@ma.org.tw
Bill Lin General Manager/總務主任	bill.lin@ma.org.tw
Krystine Tan Public Relations/公關經理	krystine.tan@ma.org.tw
David Lee Elementary Team Leader/小學部長	david.lee@ma.org.tw
Michael Chan Middle School Team Leader/中學部長 EMS Counselor/中小學輔導主任	michael.chan@ma.org.tw
Wade West High School Team Leader/高中部長	wade.west@ma.org.tw
Matt Newkirk High School Counselor/高中輔導主任	matt.newkirk@ma.org.tw
Christina Stowers Library Media Specialist圖書館媒體專任老師	christina.stowers@ma.org.tw

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