Whole School Events 1. Start of ECAs ECAs began on Thursday September 1st, 2022. Each ECA that we offer is structured to provide experiences designed to enrich the intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth of the students. Opportunities for learning and enrichment are prepared in accordance with students’grade level and interests in mind. There are…
XLIS’ United Nations International Day of Peace “End racism. Build peace” The hope of mankind is like an eternal star, dark clouds cannot hide its light. Especially nowadays, peace is not just a dream, it is the aspiration shared by all peoples. —— Ba Jin (Chinese Litterateur) In 1965, the international community adopted…
Dear XLIS Families and Friends, First, I want to extend my warm welcome to all our returning and new families and staff joining our XLIS Community! Please allow me to introduce myself briefly for all the families joining us this year. My name is Maria Zialcita and I am from the Philippines. I…
Michelle Taylor – Whole School Counselor Mrs. Taylor is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of experience in mental health care. The Whole School counselor works to support students’ well-being. In secondary, she facilitates sessions on emotional health, meeting with a student individually and listening to their concerns or collaborating with parents…
Unit of Inquiry Throughout this unit, we will inquire into How We Express Ourselves. Student will explore the pronunciation and writing rules of Pinyin initials, finals and whole recognition syllables by play-based learning that will enrich the learning content of Pinyin and enhance students’ interest in learning Chinese. They will use Pinyin as a…









