Chinese New Year Celebration in Avon Lake

Avon Lake Erieview Elementary School first-graders Everett Myszkowski, 6, and Macklan Tate, 7, create paper lanterns to celebrate the Lunar (Chinese) New Year.

First-grade at Erieview Elementary School in Avon Lake (32630 Electric Blvd) are trying something new this year.  The school is working with Panda Express in Avon on a “Learn with Me” program on the Chinese (Lunar) New Year.

Representatives from Panda Express presented to all 3 first grade classes on Thursday, January 23 from 9:30-10:30 a.m., where students made paper lanterns and red envelopes. Panda Express then returned at 11:30 a.m. with complimentary kids meals for the entire grade!

Chinese New Year 2020 began on Jan. 25 – Year of the Rat