The Bay Area Turkish Community School (BATCS) was founded by the Turkish-American community living in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1989. The objectives of BATCS are:

* to improve the Turkish speaking, reading, writing and comprehension skills of children ages between 5-12

* to teach Turkish culture, values, traditions and history

The classes are also mixed with fun activities for children such as meeting new friends, learning new games and songs, and going to field trips. Special programs, including audio-visual presentations and Bayram potlucks, celebrate national and religious holidays. We believe BATCS will help develop bonding among our children by providing a sense of belonging and community.

The BATCS operates under the leadership of Turkish American Association of California (TAAC) which provides policies, resources, and guidance. A group of volunteers teach the classes according to a specific curriculum. For more information on BATCS and volunteer opportunities contact Dilshad Simons at dusimons@yahoo.com or Esin Demirlioglu esind@aol.com

LOCATION
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Hillview Community Center
Room 16
97 Hillview Avenue
Los Altos, CA 94022

TIME
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10:30am-12:30pm
12:30pm-1:30pm (Folk Dance Practice) (2nd semester, attendance is optional)

2008/2009 CALENDAR
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September 7, 2008 (Kayit/Registration)
September 14, 2008
September 28, 2008
October 12, 2008
October 19, 2008
October 26, 2008 (Cumhuriyet Bayrami/Republic Day)
November 9, 2008 (Atatürk'ü Anma/Rememberence of Atatürk)
November 16, 2008
November 23, 2008
December 7, 2008
December 14, 2008
January 4, 2009
January 11, 2009
January 25, 2009
February 8, 2009
February 22, 2009
March 1, 2009
March 15, 2009
March 29, 2009
April 5, 2009
April 12, 2009
April 19, 2009 (Special Program: April 23 Children's Day Time/place TBD.)