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2019 FMS GALA SPONSORS

Thanks again to our generous Diamond, Platinum & Gold Sponsors for this year’s FMS Gala!

Tammy Shueh February 17, 2019February 25, 2019 Uncategorized Read more

FMS update – making progress!

Dear College Park and Bayside Academy Families, We would like to provide you the First Trimester Update for the 2018-2019 school year. Fundraising Update: As of November 30, 2018, we have raised $88,339 (38%) of our $232,500 fundraising goal. Thank

Tammy Shueh December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 Uncategorized Read more

FMS featured in Asia Society’s CELIN Program Profile

The September edition of CELIN Connection includes a program profile of College Park Elementary School in California.  CELIN stands for Chinese Early Learning & Immersion Network When Mandarin Immersion was added to the Talented and Gifted Magnet program, the student population

Tammy Shueh September 30, 2018September 30, 2018 Uncategorized Read more

Purchase Your Gala Tickets Now!

Tickets for the 2018 FMS Gala go on sale starting TODAY!!! It’s at a Super Cool venue this year: Hiller Aviation Museum 2018 FMS Gala—Saturday, March 3rd; 6:00-11:00pm; Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos If you've been to the Gala in

Vincent Chew January 23, 2018January 23, 2018 Uncategorized Read more

FMS Holiday Fundraising – Gift Card Choices

Give the Gift of Choice with a Gift Card and support FMS. Click here for a list of gift cards from popular merchants.

Vincent Chew November 3, 2017November 3, 2017 Uncategorized Read more

November 16th – Bayside Academy Tour

Vincent Chew November 1, 2017 Uncategorized Read more

Watch Now! Your FMS Gala hosts Betty Yu (CBS 5 KPIX News) and Jim Yeager on Carpool Karaoke

The FMS Gala is almost 2 weeks away! March 4, 2017 @ 6pm Domenico Winery   Get to know your FMS Gala hosts from CBS 5 KPIX News and our very own Jim Yeager in the FMS rendition of carpool

Tammy Shueh February 23, 2017February 23, 2017 Uncategorized Read more

We Need Your Support!!

Friends of Mandarin Scholars (FMS) is a parent run, non-profit organization founded to support the funding need created by the loss of the Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) grant which helped establish the Mandarin Immersion Program at College Park Elementary

Tammy Shueh August 23, 2016August 23, 2016 Uncategorized Read more

Saturday, April 30 – Multilingual Resource Fair

The Friends of Mandarin Scholars (FMS) is a nonprofit organization that raises funds for the Mandarin program in the San Mateo Foster City school district.  FMS is pleased to co-host its 4th annual Multi-Lingual Resource Fair (MLRF) with the Foster

caripangchen@gmail.com April 25, 2016 Uncategorized Read more

WhizKids Parents Night Out & Holiday Fundraiser for FMS

Thanks to Tina Shi & Yoko Chang for hosting these upcoming WhizKids Parents Night Out events on December 5, 11, & 18 from 6-9pm. This is a great way to get in your holiday shopping or attend a company holiday

caripangchen@gmail.com December 2, 2015December 2, 2015 Uncategorized Read more
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