Date: April 15, 2009

Dear Parents,

    How have you been? I hope you have all had a nice Easter!  Have you enjoyed your Spring Break with your child/children so far?  I certainly hope you have.  I felt sorry that I couldn't come and see you and your child before the spring break.  Yet, I was very thankful that Dr. Gao, Yuan was able to cover my class.  She has done a great job!  I am now writing to make up the homework for the lost time. Since we are on our spring break, I thought it would be really nice for your child to think and then write a short essay.  In the essay, your child can focus on one of the most interesting activities you and your child did during this spring break.  The title can be:

                             My Spring Break of 2009    我二零零九年的春假

    There is no word limit.  Please be creative!  Your essay is due on 4-24-2009.  Please be ready to share yours in class orally. Thank you! Good luck!

Ms. Zhang