Learn more about our Preschool program using the Creative Curriculum, center-learning, and whole child development approach! Preschool & Jr. Kindergarten A STRONG BEGINNING BEGINS WITH... EXPLORE: Curiosity opens the door to learning. CREATE: Little hands turn ideas into something real. BELONG: Children grow when they are known and loved. GROW: Confidence develops one brave step at a time. 培德學校使用創意教材 作為學前部的教學大綱。這是國家幼童教育部門推薦符合兒童身心發展的教材。 教學中我們將提供動靜結合 的活動，以玩為主，讓孩子們有機會選擇和創造，並且能夠和同學及周圍的環境互動。材料的採用以提供真實生活經驗為準則，且考慮到孩子們成長中的不同階段。同時，老師也會根據學生們的日常生活及文化背景等因素，以主題的方式開發「學習單元」。 Learning Centers We provide a variety of active and quiet work-play centers within which a child can make choices, create, and interact with peers and their environment. Materials are used to provide concrete experience and are adaptable to the many different play levels of children. The teachers also develop "Units of Study" that thematically complement the children, their cultures and the community. Learn More About Creative Curriculum Learn More About Learning Centers Download Application Form 請將填好的表格發至 info@puitakschool.org

Special Subject Staff Richard Ward K-8th Grade Physical Education Degrees: Bachelor's in Architecture; Masters in Elementary Education Hometown: Chicago, IL Family: Wife and son Why did you come to work at PTCS? Inspired by Mr Postma to come and work in a position that I believe will truly impact students. What do you enjoy most about teaching? Seeing students put in the work and to show improvement while having fun. What are your favorite moments with students? I enjoy seeing students competitive nature while showing good sportsmanship toward their team and their competitors.

We are a Preschool and K-8 Christian private school located in Chinatown. We aim to nurture academic potential, curiosity, and excellence among young scholars. 1/9 Pui Tak Christian School Joy in Learning, Love in Teaching PTCS is a non-profit Christian private school located in Chicago Chinatown. We equip students from preschool - 8th grade academically and spiritually to be future leaders for God's Kingdom. Since 1953, we have seen generations of students rise to their potential and succeed in all spheres of life with joy and strength of character. About Us 2-Year-Old Early Childhood Preschool - Jr. Kindergarten Elementary Kindergarten - 4th Grade 5th - 8th Grade Middle School School News 此語言尚未有已發佈之文章 文章發佈後將於此處顯示。 Now Enrolling for 2026-2027 School Year! More Information Helen. L (PTCS Parent) "...The school truly feels like a big family, and communication among parents, teachers, and the school is always timely and effective." Parent of PTCS Alumni "...We are very satisfied with the education our children have received at Pui Tak Christian School and have sent all four of our children here. Most importantly, our children have developed a genuine love of learning at this school. " Parent of Current Student "...The quality of the education is top-notch and very impressive. Most of the students end up testing at levels two grades ahead of their natural grade, and over 90% graduate was highly ranked high schools and universities." Learn more about what parents love about PTCS! Learn More Let Us Tell You Our Story! Learn about PTCS and what sets us apart as a premier learning institution in the heart of Chicago. Contact Us Pui Tak: "To cultivate virtue and build character" Apply PTCS accepts students from Preschool - 8th Grade on a rolling basis. Apply to transfer in or for the following school year. Admissions Give PTCS relies on donations from our generous community to support our day-to-day operations and our future growth. Your gifts make it possible to impact generations with PTCS' Christ-centered education. Give Pui Tak Christian School is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization. Registered with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) DCFS (Preschool)

Middle School Staff Sha Calhoun 7th-8th Grade Homeroom; 5th-8th Grade Math & Science Degrees: Elementary Ed, 33 graduate hr Curriculum and Instruction Hometown: Chicago, IL Why did you come to work at PTCS? I have enjoyed several summers of serving in the JSP and Jumpstart program, and I completed a quarter in the kindergarten and fell in love with the students here at PTCS. When the opportunity arose to work here full-time, I felt it was a God send, so I answered the call to work in the Middle School. What do you e njoy most about teaching? Christian teaching is the ultimate teaching position. Students who know God or are seeking God are placed in my path. We get a chance to live out the Gospels while expanding academic knowledge. To me, that is the best of both worlds. Knowing that serving as a teacher and planting the seeds of Biblical knowledge makes all the hard work, long hours, and countless research for what else can be done worth it all. What are your favorite moments with students? My favorite moments in teaching are the 'aha' moments. Seeing the look of, "I've got it!" is priceless. Helping someone through prayer and caring and then having someone reach out to you because they know you care are moments I would not exchange for anything. Learning something new about a student or from a student is exhilarating. Moments such as those are the reasons why I love teaching.

Learn more about our after school program - Kids Korner, Tutoring, and Enrichment Classes! Enrichment Interested in enrolling your child in one of Pui Tak Christian School's incredible Enrichment courses this fall? You've come to the right place! Here, you will find the full class catalog along with all the necessary forms you need. Program Guidebook Class Schedule Registration Forms Enrollment Instructions & Fine Print Important Reminders: PTCS Student Registration Day is on Monday, September 9 from 8:20 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. and 3:15-4:30 p.m. Community Registration will be from Tuesday, September 9 - Thursday, September 11 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. and 3:15-4:30 p.m. Enrichment course registration take place IN PERSON in the PTCS office at 2301 South Wentworth Ave. ONLY payment by cash (exact change) or check will be accepted. Questions ? Please contact us if you have any questions about PTCS' Enrichment Courses! You can reach out to us by emailing info@puitakschool.org or by calling us at 312-842-8546. Thank you! Three Options · One Amazing Program Learn more about PTCS' other after-school options today! After-School at PTCS

Middle School Staff Melody Eng 7th-8th Grade Homeroom & Bible; 5th-8th Grade Science Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Master of Arts in Linguistics, Northeastern Illinois University. Middle Grade and ESL Endorsements. Hometown: Chicago, IL Family: Married with four college-aged children Why did you come to work at PTCS? God has led our family of six on an adventure-filled journey of learning, growing, and witnessing His power at work through our homeschool community and our family at Chinese Christian Union Church. Now that our children have taken flight on their own paths, I paused to seek God's next direction—and all signs pointed to Pui Tak Christian School. I’m excited to join this community and can’t wait to get to know each student, walk alongside them in learning, and see the amazing ways God will work through each of their lives. What do you enjoy most about teaching? I love creating lessons and seeking experiences that are centered on students' interests and potential, providing real-world opportunities for them to showcase their knowledge and skills. There's nothing more rewarding than watching a student discover their strengths and see how their learning connects to the world around them! What are your favorite moments with students? It is a pleasure to engage in discussions with students who are sincerely searching for answers and dialoguing with one another to solve a problem, come to a consensus, or respectfully disagree. In these moments, I see the heart of God, knitting each person to reflect the creativity of his creation.

Learn more about Pui Tak Christian School's mission, vision, values, history, and educational philosophy. Summer Art Camp Welcome to the PTCS Summer Art Camp Gallery—a vibrant, messy, and absolutely magical celebration of our youngest creators! Our 3-to-5-year-olds dove headfirst into a world of color, texture, and boundless imagination. Let's t ake a stroll through their digital exhibit to see the world through their eyes! Art and Nature The Art and Nature class invites our youngest artists to explore the sights, textures, and wonders of the natural world through creative play. Students have created different sea creatures with materials such as paper, sand, and paint etc. Art and Science Art and Science taps into natural curiosity by combining hands-on science experiments with colorful art projects, showing children that art and science are just two different ways to explore the same amazing world. Students get to experience how different materials work and react with each other to create beautiful artworks.

Learn more about our preschool, elementary, middle school, after school, summer, and enrichment programs! Academics At Pui Tak Christian School, we believe learning should be joyful, and we strive to hold joy and rigor hand-in-hand. To learn more about our curriculum and various programs, continue below. 學前部門-創意課程。 與通用核心標準和伊利諾伊州標準完全一致。 創新課程旨在實現社交/情感，身體，認知和語言發展。 使用各種學習中心講授每週主題和課程。 普通話學習始於3歲 1名老師與10名學生的比例 學習中心包括英語，數學，科學，感官，藝術和戲劇表演。 Learn More About PreK & Jr.K Programs 學前部門-創意課程。 與通用核心標準和伊利諾伊州標準完全一致。 創新課程旨在實現社交/情感，身體，認知和語言發展。 使用各種學習中心講授每週主題和課程。 普通話學習始於3歲 1名老師與10名學生的比例 學習中心包括英語，數學，科學，感官，藝術和戲劇表演。 Learn More About K-Gr.3 Learn More About Gr.4-Gr.8 學前部門-創意課程。 與通用核心標準和伊利諾伊州標準完全一致。 創新課程旨在實現社交/情感，身體，認知和語言發展。 使用各種學習中心講授每週主題和課程。 普通話學習始於3歲 1名老師與10名學生的比例 學習中心包括英語，數學，科學，感官，藝術和戲劇表演。 Learn More About After School Care Learn More About Enrichment Classes Learn More About Summer Program

Extended Day Staff Therese Spalla Extended Day Teacher Degrees: B.A.ED K-9 Endorsements in Science and Social Studies from St. Xavier University; M.A.ED in Curriculum Planning and Education from Olivet Nazarene University. Hometown: Chicago, IL Family: My parents, who were born and raised in Chinatown. My great grandparents immigrated from Sicily to Chicago’s Chinatown in 1900. Why did you come to work at PTCS? Pui Tak has always held a special place in place in my heart because my neighbors and piano teacher were members of Chinese Christian Union Church (CCUC), the church that has a close relationship with PTCS. They are very good people and exemplify Christian charity. I always admired how CCUC invested quality time with the youth group. So in 2022, after COVID, I came to work as an after school care teacher and a substitute teacher. I feel so blessed to be part of the PTCS school community. The teachers and staff are the best people I have ever worked with. What are your favorite moments with students? I love coming to work everyday and having the privilege to teach such wonderful children.

PTCS Leadership Bonnie Ho Principal Guided by the Hebrew proverb “A child is not a vessel to be filled, but a lamp to be lit,” Bonnie entered the field of education to spark the inner curiosity of children. As Principal of Pui Tak Christian School in Chicago, a school that emphasizes both academic achievement and character building of its students, her greatest desire is to be God’s instrument to impact lives through Christian Education. Besides being the Principal of PTCS, Bonnie also serves on the Board of Directors at Far East Broadcasting Company, U.S.A. Bonnie holds graduate degrees from Concordia University, Moody Theological Seminary, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Prior to her appointment with PTCS, Bonnie served as Director of Children’s Ministry at Chinese Christian Union Church-South and as Board of Director of the Moody Alumni Association. She has received recognition from the Gateways Credential Program and is a Northwestern Kellogg Executive Scholar in Nonprofit Management. Bonnie is married to Dominic Ho and they are the proud parents of Brian Ho.

Administrative Staff Lynn Chan - Administrative Assistant Work Experience: Pui Tak Bookstore manager

Learn more about Pui Tak Christian School's mission, vision, values, history, and educational philosophy. Welcome to PTCS Pui Tak Christian School (PTCS) is a nonprofit institution dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders through a holistic education rooted in Christian values. With a focus on academic excellence, character development, and community service, PTCS provides a vibrant, global learning environment that empowers students to thrive. Our Distinctives Joy of Learning Low student-to-teacher ratio A comprehensive curriculum for curious learners Whole-child approach to education Creating Future Leaders Confident scholars with academic, social, emotional, and spiritual aptitude Care for the world and those around them Disciplined work ethic and respect for others Providing a Global Environment A Christian worldview in an urban environment Inter-cultural experiences Course requirement in Mandarin Chinese Serving the Underserved Commitment to inexpensive tuition Providing quality education to the community Our History 1953 Chinese Christian Union Church (CCUC) founded the first Nursery School (later Pui Tak Christian School) in Chicago Chinatown, with Ms. Helen Case as the founding director. Preschool students who only spoke Chinese would finally have a place to learn English and classroom readiness skills in preparation for Kindergarten in Chicago Public Schools. In addition to founding the school, Ms. Helen Case served as the first director. She served in this position for the next 35 years. 1989 Ms. Helen Case retires from CCUC Nursery School. Mrs. Sylvia Wu, PTCS’s second director and eventual Principal, begins her tenure. 2001 CCUC transfers Pui Tak Christian School operations to Pui Tak Center. 2012 Mrs. Sylvia Wu retires as Principal from Pui Tak Christian School. After 23 years of service, she continues to volunteer at the school up until today. Mrs. Bonnie Ho, the school’s third Principal, begins her tenure. 2017 PTCS graduates its first class of 8th grade students. PTCS becomes an independent entity. 2018 Capital Campaign: Project Nehemiah Phase I launches. 2019 Closes the deal on the 3.53 million property on 3120-3040 S. Canal St. Exceeds the 3.5 million fundraising goal. Project Nehemiah Phase I is complete. 2020 The celebration of the completion of Project Nehemiah Phase I is interrupted by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fundraising efforts are redirected to meet urgent family needs, including tuition assistant, rent support, and grocery expenses. 2023 The quiet phase of Project Nehemiah Phase II begins. The school is positioning to launch Project Nehemiah Phase II with the total fundraising goal of $32 million. May 18, 2024 Project Nehemiah Phase II launches with its benefit concert “Streams of Grace, Steps of Faith,” featuring legendary Taiwanese recording artist, Jeanette Wang, and mother and son piano duo, Two Piano Journey. Soon after the concert, PTCS reaches 30% of its $32 million goal. September 2024 PTCS hires The Future Firm as its architectural design firm. They rapidly begin work on the building program, and is diligently working with the school team in designing the new school building. A Letter from Principal Bonnie Ho 校長的話： 培德學校的辦學宗旨是務求幫助每位學生達到及超出國家學術標準水平。歷年來，愛荷華基本能力測驗(ITBS)的結果顯示，本校各班的學業成績均高於國家標準。事實上，全校有超過80%的班級已達到國家最高平均分，即98至99百分點的國家水平。這意味著與其他學校同年級相比，本校大部分學生的成績至少均超前半年至二年之多。 我們為同學們的好成績和到自豪。然而，教育工作者的使命是春風化雨，作育英才，斷不能單以成績界定學生的成功或失敗。學校不要單靠績分來推動學生自強不息，發奮向上。這很有可能讓成績較低的同學產生負面情緒，懷疑自己的學習能力，覺得自己不成器，無可救藥。 作為一間有使命感的學校，我們需要應用學術評估來支持及驗證學習的成果。為了鼓勵每位學生，我們必須加添另一衡量的準繩，就是神賜予我們從祂而來的洞察力去看待祂的奇妙創造──子女是神給父母的產業，是家長託付給學校的寶貴孩子。為幫助各學生都能積極參與，其關鍵在於我們要讓孩子曉得自己獨特之處，將天父賦予他們的內在潛能充分發揮。 有一位學生，我們就叫他“約翰”吧。他總是唧唧喳喳的講個不停，還經常在學校搞破壞。有些人會認爲他叛逆，是個搗蛋鬼，喜歡惹麻煩。我跟約翰聊過之後，發現他其實是一位追求真理、渴望幫助別人明白真理的學生。他常常急於表達自己在年輕的人生裡如何實踐真道。我看到約翰內心的寶貴所在。我從他身上見到了一位未來的牧師，而老師和家長所需要的是幫助約翰在日常生活裡學習自律。 常常有人跟我說，「培德」老師與衆不同之處，是因為他們並不著眼於孩子外在的行為不端，乃是誘導學生找出問題所在，抓到自己內裡獨特的潛能。就像主耶穌看祂的使徒西門一樣。當主耶穌第一次遇到西門的時候，祂給西門一個新的名字叫磯法，在亞蘭文裡磯法即是彼得，彼得翻出來就是“磐石”的意思。若彼得生命中缺失了什麼的話，那一定是磐石的素質。磐石是象徵堅定、穩健的品格，但彼得卻是一個衝動魯莽，反覆無常的人。其實，主耶穌所看到的是將來的彼得。 在我們眼裡看到的是一個“西門”， 而耶穌看到的卻是彼德，以為偉大的使徒。求神賜我們從祂而來的眼光來看每一個孩子，以致我們所見的不是今日的青澀學子，乃是他日的社會棟樑。 培德學校殷望與家長們在年輕人的教育、成長和發展上一起肩負使命。十年樹木，百年樹人，深信「培德」必繼續為夢想照亮前路。我期待與您攜手，引導及扶助並培育下一代，好使他們把天父賦予的恩賜與潛能發揮至極。 If a school is to be effective, academic assessments must be used to support and verify learning. However, PTCS believes that to support ALL students, a different measuring tape must also be employed, and that is our God-given perspective on His creation: the children whom parents have entrusted to us. The key to ensuring that each child is actively engaged often hinges on what we see in him or her and how well we appreciate each child’s God-given potential. There is one student, whom I will call “John,” who is always talkative and often wreaks havoc in the school. Because he often talks back and out of turn, some would see him as a troublesome, disruptive, and rebellious student. After spending time with John, I noticed that he is a person who seeks the truth and has a strong desire to help others understand the truth. I see a jewel inside of John. I see a future preacher in him. And, it is up to the teachers and parents to help John learn discipline in self-expression. I am often told that what sets our teachers apart is how they see beyond a child’s outward misbehaviors and catch a glimpse of his or her unique potential. We also see this reflected in how Jesus views people such as Simon. When Jesus first met Simon, He gave him a new name: Cephas, the Aramaic equivalent of Petros (Peter), which means “rock.” If there was anything Peter was not, it was a rock. A rock is a symbol of firmness and steadiness of character, but Peter was impulsive, hotheaded, and inconsistent. We see a Simon, but God sees a Peter, a great apostle. In the same way, we ask God to help us see each child with His eyes so that we seek not to see students just for what they are now, but for what they can become. It is our desire to partner with parents in the education, growth, and development of the young people who attend PTCS. We have very exciting days ahead at PTCS. I am looking forward to guiding, coaching, and seeing your child reach his or her full, God-given potential. In His Service, Mrs. Bonnie Ho Principal