January 31, 2020
By Cristina Ladas, Director of World Language Programs in Cave Creek Unified School District
Chinese New Year Is Celebrated Across Cave Creek Schools
With the lunar calendar starting on January 25, Chinese New Year had quite a presence in Cave Creek Schools (CCUSD93) this year! With over 1,300 PK-12 graders learning Chinese during the school day, it was no wonder that everyone turned out for the festive days. At Horseshoe Trails Elementary, the kindergarten students in the Chinese immersion pathway had a Naming Ceremony where each child received an authentic Chinese name. Parents attended a formal tea ceremony and learned about Chinese tea culture while upper grade level students learned how to make the perfect folds along the top of a dumpling. While students wished each other “新年快乐” or “Happy New Year” here, we want to extend even greater health and happiness wishes to our Chinese sister schools and friends across the world.
CCUSD93 elementary schools with Chinese programs each experienced a student-led Dragon dance and parade.
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At Cactus Shadows High School, even the AP/IB students took time out to decorate the hallways and celebrate Chinese New Year.
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CCUSD93 Chinese teachers proudly wear traditional dress from their home country during the Chinese New Year celebrations to expose students to this ancient culture.
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Horseshoe Trails Elementary School prepares for the schoolwide Dragon and Lion Dance.
Best,
Julia Scotto
Executive Assistant to
Dr. Debbi Burdick, Superintendent & Governing Board
Cave Creek Unified School District
480.575.2016 Phone/480.575.2092 Fax
jscotto@ccusd93.net
“You are what you do, not what you say” – C.G. Jung
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