波士頓公校宣佈將重新考慮新的上學時間

波士頓公校總監張欽棠。(周菊子攝)

(Boston Orange 整理報導) 波士頓公校總監張欽棠12月14日一早才到波士頓華埠社區聯盟分享波士頓公校系統目前概況，12月15日傍晚就傳出波士頓學校系統面對來自家長，民權領袖，以及市議員的壓力，宣佈將重新考慮預定明年秋季實施的新訂上學時間。

波士頓公校總監張欽棠在週五發給家長的一封信中表示，新的每日上課時間，將會在一月中訂定。波士頓環球報認為，這將對那些正在考慮明年秋天要為孩子註冊上哪家學校的家長們造成困擾。

波士頓公立學校的上學時間，從上星期學校委員會通過一項政策，讓更多高中在早上8點以後再上課，更多小學及幼稚園到8年級的學校在下午4點以前放學後，就引發許多爭議。

波士頓公校學校部門次日公佈了市內125所學校，約84%將採用新的上學時間。大多數的高中，會在早上8點以後上課，但有30多所小學及幼稚園到8年級學校，將在早上7點半，或者更早開始上課。那對許多家庭來說，是兩個小時的變化。

牙買加平原的Manning小學，上學時間就將從早上9點半改成7點15分。一名學生家長對這改變，感到十分氣憤。

            波士頓公校上學時間(Start Smart BPS)這草根組織的創辦人之一的Miller表示，家長們計畫在波士頓市長馬丁華殊(Martin Walsh)預定於新年那天舉行的就職典禮中，傾巢而出，表達抗議。一周前出現，要阻止這一改變的的一個網上請願團體，已取得8000個簽名。

            波士頓市議會議長吳弭(Michelle Wu)週五早上也在社交媒體上激情請願，承諾如果學校系統實施目前這新的上學時間，明年春天將投票否決學校預算。

比特幣大跌狂漲 中國政府一度是幕後因素 (圖片)

在Circle公司負責CENTRE ICO项目，也就是發行新數位貨幣的張曉宇。(周菊子攝)

比特幣吸引了大量年輕人關注。(周菊子攝)

波士頓華人投資俱樂部創辦人易敏(前)。(周菊子攝)

無界區塊鍊創辦人王穎天。(周菊子攝)

波士頓華人投資俱樂部區塊鍊小組負責人。(周菊子攝)

BCIC (Boston Chinese Investment Club, 波士顿华人投资俱乐部)热烈欢迎各位加入我们举办的的区块链活动。

时间：12月15日晚 6：30pm - 9：30 pm

地点： MIT E51-345

活动安排：

6:30PM - 7:00PM:   自由社交

7:00PM - 7:10PM:   波士顿华人投资俱乐部简介

7:10PM - 8:10PM:   比特币简介   （小宇）

8:10PM - 9:10PM:   比特币投资     (王颖天)

远程Zoom参与方式：

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: 

https://zoom.us/j/824638551

Please download Zoom App if you join from mobile devices. 

Or iPhone one-tap :

    US: +14086380968,,824638551#  or +16468769923,,824638551# 

Or Telephone:

    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location)：

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    Meeting ID: 824 638 551

    International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=HDvcuPWZKAUWULTNWJozvkBfcyjp6Kbf 

演讲嘉宾介绍：

小宇，2015年开始接触比特币，炒过币，搬过砖，挖过矿。现负责Circle的CENTRE ICO项目，加密数字货币平台的开发，专注于区块链技术的应用和智能合约的开发。

BTC  1FaSGNxJawrwHSnP9pJjec4EdHCA3Fd2YM

ETH  0xab311a150a9b6759eee3c08f3a2556aaecd5131d

王颖天， 区块链独立思想者，布道者， 投资人。

BTC  16iCvyWNnsV5d9iEujA7sxf7sWciBSxEt

ETH  0x8aEe9d02523162bb9443644b86e84119cD2fB18D

BCIC诚挚地欢迎各位参加此次活动，相信这会是一次激烈的思想碰撞。

Organizer

http://www.bcicglobal.org

BCIC (Boston Chinese Investment Club): Boston Chinese Investment Club (BCIC) is a Boston registered non-profit organization founded by TCFA (The Chinese Finance Association) Boston organizers. It serves as Boston centered platform for exchanging ideas, knowledge, and information in finance/investment and related areas between US and China. Main activities include monthly roundtable discussions, roadshows, and professional training. Join the BCIC mailing list to get our latest event information and job postings by registering for our events or send an email to info@bcicglobal.org.

Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in participating in future roadshows or monthly events. Startups please send your business plans to roadshow@bcicglobal.org. Investor or sponsors please contact us at info@bcicglobal.org.

MAYOR WALSH TO HOST COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ABOUT RACISM IN BOSTON This morning

MAYOR WALSH TO HOST COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ABOUT RACISM IN BOSTON

BOSTON - Saturday, December 16, 2017, Mayor Martin J. Walsh will host a public discussion about racism in Boston, honoring a commitment made at the first Boston Talks About Racism Town Hall, attended by over 800 people, in November of 2016, to meet with the community every year on this topic. The focus of the conversation will be how we acknowledge our past as we look to our future in order to become a more socially cohesive and resilient city. The conversation will be moderated by WCVB-TV's Jorge Quiroga. The event is free and open to all, with advance registration requested. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m., for registration and the event will start promptly at 10:00 a.m. At the event, Mayor Walsh and members of his administration and the community will discuss the progress made in implementing Boston's Resilience Strategy, and will launch a year-long project aimed at bringing small facilitated conversations about racism, healing and policy work into all of the neighborhoods of Boston. Members of the public will be invited to participate in breakout sessions to discuss the work of how we can build a more equitable and resilient Boston. Please note: breakout sessions are closed to media. The program is made possible with the support from The Hyams Foundation, Northeastern University and all of the people in Boston who have been having this conversation for many years. Program design and facilitation is led by the Mayor's Office of Resilience & Racial Equity. The event will be live-streamed on boston.gov beginning at 10:00 a.m. WHEN:     10:00 a.m.            Saturday, December 16, 2017 WHERE:   Blackman Auditorium, Northeastern University     342 Huntington Avenue in Ell Hall

波士頓公校總監張欽棠和波士頓華人社區聯盟分享改革計畫(圖片)

波士頓公校總監張欽棠。(周菊子攝)

昆士中學校長張可仁。(周菊子攝)

昆是小學校長司徒玉英(左)發言，江淵聲教授(右)仔細聆聽。(周菊子攝)

波士頓公校總監張欽棠(右)回應提問，旁為中華頤養院董事陳秀英(左)。(周菊子攝)

昆士小學上課時間提早15分鐘。

聯邦眾議員卡普阿諾(Mike Capuano)的麻州區主任張潔茵。(周菊子攝)

波士頓華人社區中心行政主任李隆華。(周菊子攝)

波士頓NIA舞蹈班感恩餐會 僑委會贈月曆

【波士頓NIA舞蹈班感恩餐會  獲贈僑委會月曆】

NIA舞蹈班的學員和陳秀惠老師(左三)、波士頓僑教中心主任

歐宏偉(左四)一起展示僑委會月曆各月份的圖案。

波士頓NIA舞蹈班12月15日在僑教中心排練參與明年元旦升旗典禮的舞蹈，並舉行年終感恩餐會，讓20餘位學員在運動之餘，有更多聯誼及交流的機會。

應邀出席的波士頓僑教中心主任歐宏偉感謝該班陳秀惠老師及全體學員，在今年積極參與許多僑社活動與服務，同時他也致送每位學員剛剛從臺灣寄達的僑務委員會月曆，深受大家喜愛。

陳秀惠老師(右一)、波士頓僑教中心主任歐宏偉(左二)與學員合影。

歐宏偉表示，今年僑委會印製的月曆是以「臺灣特有種鳥類」為主題，包括大家熟悉的臺灣藍鵲、俗稱帝雉的黑長尾雉、白耳畫眉、臺灣朱雀、紋翼畫眉、藍腹鷴和臺灣竹雞等，共有27種，分屬14科，讓臺灣的島嶼生態顯得更加特殊與重要；NIA舞蹈班的學員也和歐宏偉一起合影，展示僑委會月曆各月份的圖案。

波士頓僑教中心主任歐宏偉親送僑委會月曆給NIA舞蹈班學員們。

長期投身推廣NIA舞蹈的陳秀惠說，很高興NIA舞蹈班在明年元旦升旗典禮受邀參與演出，這幾次的課程都在積極準備，屆時希望全體與會人士，不分男女老少，大家都能一起運動，她也特別選了臺灣的舞曲音樂，讓僑胞鄉親更有共鳴。(圖與文:波士頓僑教中心提供)

NIA舞蹈班的學員和陳秀惠老師(右二)邀請波士頓僑教中心主任歐宏偉(右一)

一同餐敘。

波士頓郊區華人聖經教會城區事工 12/24 聖誕夜聚會

South Cove Manor Hosts Holiday Celebration

South Cove Manor Hosts Holiday Celebration

South Cove Manor at Quincy Point, a rehabilitation and skilled nursing care community, hosted its annual Resident and Family Holiday Luncheon on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at South Cove Manor on Washington Street in Quincy. Nearly 130 guests were greeted by Santa then joined the 141 residents of South Cove Manor for a sumptuous luncheon, music performances, gifts and caroling.  A team of over 50 volunteers that included off duty staff and community members assisted with serving meals and providing entertainment, making this a memorable celebration for all.

Li Chen, Administrator of South Cove Manor, praised the staff, stating “The residents and families of South Cove look forward to this event every year.  Our talented Recreation, Food Service and Facilities staff plan an exciting day, and our employee and community volunteers provide music and all the extra time and attention needed for the residents to have a wonderful time.”

Founded in 1985, South Cove Manor moved in 2014 to an expanded, new state-of-the-art building at 288 Washington Street in Quincy.  The new campus significantly expanded South Cove’s rehabilitation capacity, and created a series of small resident communities for elders.