See you Saturday, October 31, for Week 8 at South Bay Chinese School! Join us in congratulating our poster and penmanship competition winners. This week also brings Halloween classroom photos, two cultural class room changes, and details for our November Fun Run and Kids Makers’ Market.
Congratulations to our competition winners!
A panel of SBCS parent volunteers judged the submissions. We look forward to celebrating the winners and showcasing their work at the in-person gallery on November 14. Congratulations to all our students for their creativity and hard work!
Student names are listed using first names and last-name initials.
Poster competition results
| Group | Place | Student |
|---|---|---|
| B — 初小组 | 1 | Naomi S. |
| B — 初小组 | 2 | Allen Z. |
| B — 初小组 | 3 | Darius L. |
| B — 初小组 | 4 | Adrienne H. |
| B — 初小组 | 5 | Stacey L. |
| C — 初级组 | 1 | Vanessa W. |
| C — 初级组 | 2 | Jolie T. |
| C — 初级组 | 3 | Marissa S. |
| C — 初级组 | 4 | Audrey A. |
| C — 初级组 | 5 | Vienna W. |
| D — 中级组 | 1 | Hannah F. |
| D — 中级组 | 2 | Karissa A. |
| D — 中级组 | 3 | Emily W. |
| D — 中级组 | 4 | Graciela R. |
| D — 中级组 | 5 | Aaron H. |
| E — 高级组 | 1 | Audrey T. |
| E — 高级组 | 2 | Chloe T. |
Penmanship competition results
| Group | Place | Student |
|---|---|---|
| A — 初小组 | 1 | Kingston L. |
| A — 初小组 | 2 | Isla G. |
| A — 初小组 | 3 | Evan W. |
| A — 初小组 | 4 | Allen Z. |
| A — 初小组 | 5 | Syria V. |
| B — 初级组 | 1 | Lola R. |
| B — 初级组 | 2 | Miles Y. |
| B — 初级组 | 3 | Vienna W. |
| B — 初级组 | 4 | Arden H. |
| B — 初级组 | 5 | Averie C. |
| C — 中级组 | 1 | Hannah F. |
| C — 中级组 | 2 | Karissa A. |
| C — 中级组 | 3 | Emily W. |
| C — 中级组 | 4 | Lucia C. |
| C — 中级组 | 5 | Enrique R. |
| D — 高级组 | 1 | Audrey T. |
| D — 高级组 | 2 | Chloe T. |
| D — 高级组 | 3 | Camila Q. |
| D — 高级组 | 4 | Tyler C. |
| D — 高级组 | 5 | Edison J. |
SCCCS Fall Academic Competition: sign up by October 31
The Southern California Council of Chinese Schools (SCCCS) Fall Academic Competition takes place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 9 AM–12:30 PM at Arcadia High School. SBCS will pay for five students from each age category to enter the live poster or penmanship competition. Priority goes to the placed winners above, followed by other interested students on a first-come, first-served basis.
Families should sign up by Saturday, October 31, at 9 PM. Reply to the principals’ newsletter and copy Lifang Tsai using the contact details in that email. Lifang will consolidate registrations for SCCCS on November 1. You can also contact info@southbaychineseschool.com for help.
Read the SCCCS Competition Guidelines.
Halloween classroom photos and Trick or Treat
Saturday, October 31, 10:30–11 AM: Come in a Halloween costume if you like—costumes are optional. Rain or shine, we will take classroom photos and hold a small Trick or Treat activity.
Cultural classes: Pipa and Chinese Chess & Story move rooms
This Saturday is cultural class 3 of 8. We hope students are settling in and enjoying their classes. A parent feedback survey will be shared in the coming weeks.
From this week onward, Pipa meets in P205, and Chinese Chess & Story moves next door to P202. Please review the room assignments with your child before Saturday.
| Class | Room / location |
|---|---|
| Kung Fu | Outdoor area around H31 |
| Guzheng | H31 |
| Pipa | P205 — NEW ROOM |
| Calligraphy | H51 |
| Cantonese Tutoring | P125 |
| Mandarin Choir | P204 |
| Chinese Chess & Story | P202 — NEW ROOM |
| Mandarin Tutoring K–2 | H15 |
| Mandarin Writing and Comprehension, 3rd Grade Up | P124 |
| Mandarin Parent & Me | P104 |
| Taiwanese Hokkien | P208 |
Thank you to Cultural Class Coordinator Peggy for supporting our students. For cultural class questions, contact info@southbaychineseschool.com.
November 14: Fun Run and Kids Makers’ Market
Join us on Saturday, November 14, from 11 AM–1 PM for the Fun Run and Makers’ Market. Families and friends are welcome! Children can share their handmade crafts, art, and creations with the community—and keep 100% of what they earn.
Makers’ Market applications and signups are due November 7. Review the Makers’ Market guidelines, then select a preferred category on SignUpGenius: SBCS Kids Makers Market.
Join a cultural class or volunteer
Explore our cultural enrichment programs offered at 10 or 11 AM. See the community cultural class descriptions and register for a cultural class.
We are also looking for volunteers to help with school programs. Browse the SBCS 2026–2027 Coordinator Roles and Volunteer Opportunities to get involved.
See’s Candies fundraiser
Sweeten the season while supporting SBCS programs and activities. See’s Candies treats make thoughtful gifts for teachers, family, and friends.
- Group order: SBCS pays for shipping, and a Board member will distribute orders in early December.
- Individual order: Order through See’s Candies’ fundraising portal for shipment to your home. Shipping charges may apply.
Stay connected
Follow @southbaychineseschool on Instagram. Have a question or idea? Speak with us at school, email info@southbaychineseschool.com, or call or text (310) 780-0222.
From Nancy and Stephanie, Co-Principals, 2026–2027. Adapted from the October 31, 2026 Principals’ Message Board.