Yinghua Academy

About Yinghua Academy 

Yinghua Academy is proud to be ranked as the number one charter school in Minnesota by niche.com, a testament to our dedication to academic excellence and community engagement. As the first public full immersion Chinese charter school in the country, we have built a vibrant learning environment that fosters cultural understanding and supports our diverse student body. Our mission is to prepare our students to be engaged and productive global citizens by providing a research-based educational program that includes a rigorous academic program, immersion in Chinese language and culture, and a nurturing and supportive school environment. 

Give To The Max 2024 - Help Us Raise $40,000 for Social-Emotional Support and Teacher Support at Yinghua Academy! 

Empowering Our Community: 

Students, Staff, and Parents Yinghua Academy is excited to partner with the Cook Center for Human Connection to bring vital mental health and emotional support services to our school community. With your help, we aim to fund this year-long program, which will provide comprehensive mental health resources for our students, staff, and parents. 

What We’re Offering: 

• Access to Expert Resources: A full year of access to a platform offering over 32 essential mental health topics, including anxiety, stress, and emotional well-being. These resources are available 24/7. 
• Free One-on-One Coaching for Parents: Parents can access complimentary one-on-one coaching sessions to receive personalized guidance and support tailored to their specific needs in fostering their children's mental health and emotional well-being. 
• Live Facilitated Webinars: Up to 384 live webinars per year, including monthly "Ask a Therapist" sessions where participants can engage with licensed therapists anonymously. 
• On-Demand Content: Families and staff can access pre-recorded sessions, topic-specific videos, and articles at their convenience, allowing flexible engagement with the information that matters most. 
• Family and Staff Support: From coping strategies to improving communication, this program fosters a stronger, more supportive environment for everyone in our school community. 

Additionally, we hope to raise funds to support the well-being of our teachers and interns. Yinghua faces unique expenses as we provide housing and living support for our interns who have come from China and Taiwan. Your contributions support these dedicated educators, who are essential to our Chinese immersion program, as they help enrich the lives of our students. 

Why Your Support Matters: 

Social-emotional learning is essential to the well-being of our students, teachers, and parents. By providing these resources, we can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve mental health awareness, and foster more connected and resilient global citizens. Furthermore, as a charter school, we receive 37% less funding per student than public district schools, resulting in a staggering $5.3 million annual funding gap. Your donations are critical to overcoming these challenges. 

How You Can Help: 

Your donation will make a direct impact on the lives of our students, families, and staff. Every dollar counts, and thanks to a generous $20,000 matching grant, your contribution will be doubled, maximizing the impact of your support! Together, we can raise the $40,000 needed to bring this invaluable program to Yinghua Academy. 

Donate Today! Join us in strengthening the emotional well-being of our school community. Every contribution brings us closer to making this life-changing program a reality!

Incentives:

We want to see our students get excited about Give to the Max Day as well! As the Yinghua community supports these fundraising efforts, our students will be rewarded with fun activities that encourage participation and enthusiasm for this important cause.

• $10,000 - Non-Uniform Day - No uniforms for 1 day!
• $15,000 - Crazy Socks Day - Everyone wears their wackiest socks!
• $20,000 - Joke of the Day - Students submit their favorite jokes to be shared for a week as an announcement!
• $25,000 - Minute to Win It - Students vs. Staff compete in fun games!
• $30,000 - Crazy Hair Day - Everyone comes to school with wild and crazy hair for a day!
• $40,000 - Principal for the Day - One student from each grade helps Dr. Lien for a day!
• $50,000 - Dance Party Celebration! - A short dance party to celebrate your generosity!

Also, watch our social media channels for special drawings and giveaways on Give to the Max Day!