On Tuesday February 24, 2015 parents and children participating in Countrywood’s after school P.A.C.T program were learning about Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year. Parents and students made their own Chinese lantern and researched which animal pertained to the year they were born.
Kindergarten Dual Language teachers, Mrs. Rodriguez and Mrs. Sanchez were excited to invite guest speaker, second grade Dual Language teacher Mrs. DiNorcia to speak to the parents and students about her experience and appreciation of her adopted Asian culture. “Chinese New Year follows the lunar calendar, and since many Asian countries observe this holiday, it is also known as the 'Lunar New Year,'" said Mrs. DiNorcia. She also shared pictures of her experience walking in the Chinese New Year parade with OCA (Asian Pacific American Organization) of New York and Long Island. “People can hear thunderous drums and fireworks, see bright colorful dragon dances, and feel joyous spirits, as they gather together at the parade to bring in the New Year,” said Mrs. DiNorcia. Our P.A.C.T. parents were happy to learn more about the Chinese culture and agreed that it is important to teach our children about the diverse cultures that make up our communities.
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