Shu Ren International School

A full-circle moment. This week, we welcomed several Shu Ren alumni back to campus. As they prepare for prestigious colleges and universities, they reflected on their Shu Ren experience and inspired our current students with stories of growth, resilience, and achievement.

Shu Ren was where their journey began—a place where curiosity, confidence, bilingualism, and a global perspective took root.

We are proud to see our alumni pursuing their ambitions and making their mark on the world.

Music and poetry are natural companions, united by rhythm, expression, and storytelling. Together, they create entry points for all learners and inspire confident self-expression. At yesterday's Music and Poetry Festival, students brought that connection to life through poetry recitations and musical performances in both Mandarin and English—including several original compositions—sharing their voices with creativity, confidence, and heart.

Is preschool really that important? How do you know if your child is ready?

Save a spot for a free virtual parent session next Friday, May 29, 12:00-1:00 pm PDT, as we explore the early years and what truly matters when preparing your child for preschool.

Parent Power Hour: "Early Roots, Strong Futures: Why Early Childhood Education Can’t Wait" | Shu Ren The early years shape how children learn, grow, and thrive. Join Dr. Rebecca Hawley to explore key developmental milestones and what truly matters in a strong early learning environment.

Every great journey begins with a single step. Secure your spot for our Parent Power Hour featuring Dr. Rebecca Hawley on May 29, noon-1:00 pm. Together, we will explore the essential developmental milestones that empower our children to thrive.

Reserve your spot: https://www.shurenschool.com/event-details/parent-power-hour-early-roots-strong-futures-why-early-childhood-education-cant-wait

One of our 2-year-olds took her turn sharing her weekend with the class pet, PengPeng, and it was such a joy to experience it through her eyes. She walked her classmates through her photos and stories, and they listened with excitement and curiosity. Thank you to her parents for supporting this experience.

We are proud to share that Shu Ren International School has joined the Affinitas Education family.

Since our founding, we have been committed to delivering a rigorous, globally minded education while nurturing a deeply engaged and connected school community. Over the years, we have built a strong reputation for academic excellence and a distinctive approach that reflects our mission and values.
Joining Affinitas marks an important step forward in our journey. Through this partnership, we will continue to strengthen our academic program while benefiting from deeper collaboration, broader international perspective, and access to the shared expertise of a global network of schools.

As Thomas Rajzbaum, CEO of Affinitas Education, shared, “Shu Ren is a remarkable school with a strong sense of purpose and community. We are excited to support its continued growth while preserving the values and educational approach that make it so distinctive. It is also a key step in our long-term ambition to develop a high-quality, mission-driven group of schools across the United States.”

We remain fully committed to our mission and educational approach, now further supported by a global community dedicated to excellence, innovation, and meaningful student outcomes.

🌸🥕 Flowers or Vegetables? What would you grow and why? Our Kindergarteners are wrapping up their final writing unit: opinion and persuasive writing. Students took a stand, forming teams to argue for flowers or vegetables in our one empty planter box.