Every year at Unquowa, students, faculty and staff enjoy the start of Chinese New Year by wearing red on the first day of this celebration. On that day, the entire school is treated to a CNY lunch complete with dumplings handmade by our Mandarin students. This year the 7th & 8th graders worked hard to help decorate the Dining Room making the dining experience even more festive for everyone. Each Upper School Mandarin student received a Hong Bao (red envelope) in class, bringing them Luck and Fortune in the year of the Rabbit and parents were treated to wonderful performances during assembly, where students proudly showcased their skills singing in Mandarin. I am very grateful to bring this culture to the Unquowa Community and to celebrate it with the families. As the CNY comes towards the end, Upper School students are looking forward to going to a Food Tasting as part of their ongoing cultural experience.