South-East Asia Center

Bridge After School and Summer Program

Posted onFebruary 11, 2021February 23, 2021Leave a comment

On school days students are we picked up students after school at McCutcheon, St. Thomas and Goudy schools at parent’s request. The priority on after-school days is to assist children with homework. All teachers hold at least Read More …

Online Learning

Posted onSeptember 15, 2020February 11, 2021Leave a comment

The South-East Asia Center / Bridge International School has provided on-site and on-line classes without break since the first stages of the COVID pandemic. On-line videos were offered to all Read More …

Golden Diners Return

Posted onAugust 14, 2020January 6, 2021

After a COVID related break the Golden Diners Program is back, now offering carry-out meals. Seniors come every weekday and line up outside wearing masks and practicing safe social distancing. Read More …

Preschool Graduation 2020

Posted onAugust 11, 2020

The South-East Asia Center Bridge International School 2020 preschool graduation celebration.

Using the Local Library During COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted onJuly 16, 2020July 18, 2020

South-East Asia Center ESL volunteer Michael and our ESL program director Jeanine partnered with the Branch Manager of the Chicago Bezazian Public Library in Uptown to explain safety precautions in Read More …

Food Donation from Asian American Law Enforcement

Posted onJuly 15, 2020

Police officers from Chicago’s Asian American Law Enforcement Association (AALEA.org) led by their president Henry Lai, delivered a sizable donation of food to be distributed by South-East Asia center to Read More …

Using rhythm instruments to explore the sounds of music

Posted onJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020

Each classroom at Bridge International School has an assortment of high quality rhythm instruments for students to use to explore various musical sounds. At home you can use boxes, pots, Read More …

Breaking Down Big Words and Current Events | 3rd 4th and 5th Grade

Posted onJune 15, 2020

In this lesson Ms. Fei helps children better understand important terms like “systemic racism,” “police brutality” and “injustice” that are very much part of current events and which they might be hearing in the Read More …

Fruit 3 Languages | Trilingual Lesson

Posted onJune 11, 2020June 11, 2020

Ms. Min (Chinese and English Language) and Ms. Thanh (Vietnamese Language) introduce fruit in three languages, English, Vietnamese, and Mandarin. Listening to multiple languages prepares young children for language learning Read More …

Finger Play for Preschool Children

Posted onJune 11, 2020June 11, 2020

Ms. Ling and Ms. Min sing about Daddy, Mommy, Brother, Sister and Baby fingers. Finger play helps preschoolers with listening and fine motor skills. Wiggling each finger as you sing Read More …

Exploring Colors for 2 to 5 year-olds

Posted onJune 10, 2020June 10, 2020

Ms. Fei Reads “Amazing Grace”

Posted onJune 10, 2020

Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she does not have to be limited by Read More …

Bridge Classes Are Open | Childcare Continues

Posted onJune 5, 2020June 5, 2020

We have been providing educational daycare services during the stay-at-home order. Now as we move into the initial phases of reopening we are enrolling children of parents who are slowly returning to work. Read More …

Rent Help Due to Covid 19

Posted onJune 2, 2020June 4, 2020Leave a comment

Help with rent. The Uptown Church Immigrant and Refugee Rental Relief Fund is here to help immigrants and refugees in the Uptown neighborhood who have financial trouble due the coronavirus Read More …

Video Series About Food and Nutrition | Multi-Level Preschool through Grade 3

Posted onJune 1, 2020June 4, 2020Leave a comment

Ms. Lilia presents a multi-video series about food and nutrition suitable for preschool to about 3rd grade. Full of many good ideas and basic information about where food comes from Read More …

Backyard Exploration

Posted onMay 27, 2020May 28, 2020

Ms. Maryann reminds us it is important to get fresh air and takes us on a tour of her backyard to look at the flowers, hear the birds and see Read More …

Improve Balance

Posted onMay 27, 2020May 28, 2020

Ms. Nga and Ms. Thanh show you a simple activity to help improve your balance. Use tape inside or chalk outside to draw lines. Vietnamese and English bilingual lesson. Kindergarten Read More …

Keeping Healthy Book Reading

Posted onMay 23, 2020

Ms. Janet shows and tells students how to keep healthy all year round. First grade and younger.