
Anaheim- Anaheim Elementary School District (AESD), the largest elementary school district in the state, celebrated Lunar New Year’s Eve Tuesday at Roosevelt Elementary with performances from their Mandarin Dual-Language Immersion (DLI) kindergarten students. The District introduced the curriculum last school year as families voted to add Mandarin to the DLI program which includes Spanish and Korean.



The student performance was followed by a traditional lion dance. All students received red envelopes, a symbol of good luck for the New Year. The event aimed to educate the greater student body about various cultures and traditions in our area.


Lunar New Year, a festival traditionally celebrated in China and other Asian countries, starts this year on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. This year marks the year of the snake in the Chinese Zodiac. Those born in the year of the snake are thought to be sensitive, charming, intelligent and passionate.


Families interested in enrolling their children at AESD’s Mandarin Dual Language Immersion program can call 714-517-7500 or visit www.anaheimelementary.org. Families do NOT have to live in the city of Anaheim or Orange County to enroll.
Follow us on social media:
Twitter: @AnaheimElem
Facebook: @AnaheimElementary
Instagram: @AnaheimElementary
YouTube: Anaheim Elementary School District