2019 Chinese New Year Celebration - A Success!

With wonderful team collaboration and parental support, the 2019 Chinese New Year Celebration was a great success! The Chinese New Year is the most important festival in the tradition of China. MERC Chinese School has committed to celebrating Chinese New Year since the school began in 1995. Every year, MERC teachers and parents spend time and efforts to organize a festive celebration event. The purpose is to let our young generations, our children, our grandchildren… who were born in the US, have an opportunity to experience the Chinese culture and tradition. This annual festive event, therefore, is not only a “celebration”, but also a part of our cultural curriculum. Hats off to ALL for your great support!

​The 2019 Chinese New Year Day - February 5, 2019
Have a Happy, healthy, and Prosperous Chinese New Year, the Year of the Pig!
新年快樂! 恭喜發財! Gung Hay Fat Choy!

Our special appreciation goes to the following individuals and groups:

Event Committee- Principal Connie Ma, Chair and Coordinator

Our Teachers and adorable students-
C1A – Ms. Siew-Chin Yeong   C1B – Mrs. Diana Kuo   C2 – Ms. Melissa Hung            
C3 – Ms. Janis Wu   C4/5 – Ms. Sally Chou   C6/7/8 – Ms. Ruey Syrop
Abacus Class- Ms. Sally Chou   Art Classes- Ms. Christina Huang  Ms. Vanessa Wee

Guest Dance Instructor- Ms. Emily Lu, C1B dance performance

Room Parents- who have helped making videos, props and support the class performance
C1A: Mr. Richard Coleman   C1B: Ms. Maylyne Mamonong/Ms. Ximena Esparza/Ms. Hedy Young
C2: Ms. Tracy Long   C3: Ms. Mindy Lo   C4/5: Ms. Karie Lin   C6/7/8: Ms. Angela Williams

PTA- President Ms. Angela Williams and her team-
photography Coordinator- Mr. Stephen Kwok
Sound system Coordinator- Mr. Bill Ou
Event luncheon Coordinator- Ms. Angela Williams and Ms. Shao Wong
Event Coordinators- Ms. Mindy Lo   Ms. Christine Cheung   Ms. Shio Wong  Ms. Maggie Mui   Ms. Tracy Long   Ms. Liliana Olivares

MC Team- Tomi Chen (C7 student) and Karissa Chu (Alumnus & TA)

Game Booth Managers- C6/7/8 students and TAs
Trisha Ho   Jason Leung   Kyan Mui   Aiden Turng   Avana Williams Tomi Chen   Alex Huang   Jannyce Chen   Emma Kwok   Anise Williams
​TA: Karissa Chu   Adam Wu   Malik Wu


Richard Wong and Kyan Mui’s families- brought in their own table games
Jason Leung’s family- donated the beverages
 
Finally, a round of applause to all of the families and friends, 
who went above and beyond in helping serve food, decorate the Multipurpose Room and cleanup afterwards.