Last Friday, Eighth Grade had an unforgettable Outdoor Ed at Castle Rock, featuring delightful encounters with chipmunks, exhilarating castle rock climbing, and fun, meandering hikes. What a fantastic adventure to start the new school year!

“Ally Beard here! I'm a lover of live music, movement, travel, food, nature, and drumming. Right now, I'm diving into martial arts and continuously practicing my boxing skills. I recently graduated with a Master's degree and California teaching credential from the BATTI program. I'm passionate about evolving in pedagogy and educational leadership. Fostering a love for learning, nurturing creativity, and instilling a growth mindset in my students are my passions! I am thrilled to join the CAIS community and embark on this exciting chapter!”

Seventh grade gave a warm welcome to third grade with a fun “tunnel walk” during recess and the class transition! Our middle schoolers decided to show some love by creating a tunnel to interact with the younger students. It was a heartwarming moment, and we can’t wait for more positive connections like this at our new campus on 19th Avenue!

#ChooseCAIS Our Family: "We are Linda and Mike, and our daughters Zoe (Kindergarten) and Leela (P2) will be joining CAIS this fall. Zoe will be entering CAIS from her Mandarin Immersion Preschool, while Leela will be starting school for the first time. We are a multicultural family and speak 3 languages at home: English, Mandarin, and Russian.” Why CAIS: "There are so many reasons why we’re incredibly excited about CAIS! We chose CAIS because of its unique bilingual curriculum, strong emphasis on cultural diversity, and the warm community. CAIS’s holistic approach to learning, nurturing not only a love of learning but also fostering social and emotional development, resonates deeply with us. Having explored numerous schools, CAIS has shone brightest in aligning with our aspirations for our girls.” Our experience during the admission process this year: "The admission process was smooth, thoughtful, and well-organized. We appreciated the clear communication and continued support from the team. The CAIS team made us feel incredibly welcomed, and we truly enjoyed getting to know the community, especially the 8th graders during the Face to Face with CAIS event. All of this further solidified our decision that CAIS is the right choice for our family. One thing we are looking forward to about joining CAIS: "We are excited for our girls to make new friends that they will carry with them through their years at CAIS (and beyond!). Mike and I are looking forward to becoming part of the CAIS community and meeting all of the families!”

Back to School for the Board! Our volunteer Board of Trustees kicked off 2024-2025 with a Saturday retreat at our new campus. New Board Chair Peter Shiau led members on a tour of the renovated spaces as trustees took a "30,000' view" to plan for our exciting future.✨

Home at last! Celebrating a spectacular first day of school at our new campus on 19th Avenue! It’s wonderful to see all our Firedragons back and ready for a fantastic year. This historic day also represents our community coming together in countless ways to make this moment possible. We’re all set and excited to kick off the 2024-2025 school year with you!

"I am originally from Guangzhou, China. I taught in Hong Kong before moving to the Bay Area, where I spent five years teaching at SFUSD. I am also a skilled badminton player, achieving success in tournaments worldwide. Beyond teaching and badminton, I enjoy snowboarding, motorcycling, and car meeting. I am excited about meeting new community, working in our new 19th Avenue campus, as well as interacting with our students at CAIS."

This year is especially exciting as we warmly welcome our largest ever class of little ones, with P2 students exploring their new classrooms. It’s incredible to see such young minds joining our Forever Home, eager to learn and grow. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead filled with curiosity, discovery, and endless possibilities!