It is always fun to feature exciting learning opportunities and to catch our students in action. As a district we have been working hard to support our staff to support core content in all academic areas. The pictures below are a great example of collaboration between our 2nd grade team, technology services, our teaching and learning team and our math coach to present an engaging lesson integrating the use of technology to enhance the measuring skills students are working on in class. The excitement, engagement and productive talk was outstanding.
Later this month we will celebrate the Lunar New Year. For those who may not know about the Lunar New Year here is a little information from kids-world-travel-guide.com:
This new year celebration is also called Lunar New Year and celebrated also as Spring Festival. It is celebrated in January or February in many countries around the world, especially in countries with larger Asian communities. This year the Lunar New Year is celebrated on February 10th.
Happy Chinese New Year - Gong Xi Fa Cai
Many countries celebrate the new year according to the Chinese Calendar and not only to our calendar which is the Gregorian calendar starting on the 1st of January. Lunar New Year is an important public holiday for many countries including China, South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. In many other countries, Chinese communities celebrate in the city's 'Chinatown' districts.
In some countries the festivities for the Lunar New Year also might have special names, such as Tet is the name for the Vietnamese celebrations.
What is Chinese New Year?
This important date on the Chinese calendar has been celebrated for many centuries. During the festivities ancestors are honoured and traditional ceremonies are held where people get together and welcome the new year with customs that shall bring good luck, good fortune, wealth, prosperity and happiness.
The spring festival festivities for the new year take 15 days in most countries. The new year is often celebrated with dragon dances, lion dances, gift exchanging and fireworks. It ends typically with lantern festivals on the 15th day of the first calendar month. See below an image from the Pingxi Sky Festival which is celebrated in Taiwan every year to end the new year's festivities.
To all of our Angell families that celebrate the Lunar New Year we wish you a Happy New Year!
Right around the corner is Valentine's Day. Classroom teachers will share their celebration plans with individual classes. A kind reminder that all celebrations during the school day are food free. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to a fun day on February 14th.
Also included in the Principal's Post this week is:
- Angell Network News
- PTA Updates
- Founders Day Nomination Form
- Black History Month Calendar
- African American Read-In
- PTA Updates
- STEM Family Night
- STEM Volunteer SignUp
- Angell Restaurant Night
- PTA Angell Excellence Focus Group Inquiry
- Upcoming Events
- Cold Weather Notice
- Food Service Information
- Angell Calendar
Sincerely,
Vince Gigliotti
Angell Principal
