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Media Advisory: Edwin and Anita Lee Newcomer School Celebrates 50th Anniversary Link to this section
WHAT
Fifty years ago SFUSD opened a school for Chinese-speaking, newly-arrived immigrant students. The Edwin and Anita Lee Newcomer School is now celebrating a half-century of providing students a strong foundation in academic subjects and an orientation to American culture in a positive and nurturing environment.
WHEN
Thursday, November 14 / 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WHERE
Chinatown YMCA / 855 Sacramento Street
WHY
When the school opened in 1969, it was called "Chinese Education Center." Last year the school was renamed the "Edwin and Anita Lee Newcomer School," in honor of the late Mayor Ed Lee, the City’s first Chinese American mayor, and his wife, Anita. The 50th anniversary of the school marks a significant milestone for the Chinese American community here in San Francisco.
WHO
Reverend Harry Chuck, Chinatown Rising
David Chiu, California State Assemblymember
Carmen Chu, San Francisco Assessor
Jenny Lam, SF Board of Education Commissioner
Emily Murase, former SF School Board President
Founding staff of Chinese Education Center
SFUSD leaders
AUDIO/VISUAL
There will be student performances, speakers, and lunch provided by the Hilton San Francisco Financial District Hotel, along with a slideshow.
ABOUT EDWIN AND ANITA LEE NEWCOMER SCHOOL
Most students stay at the Edwin and Anita Lee Newcomer School for one year before they move on to a more comprehensive public school. Students are offered English language development, Chinese language arts, bilingual instruction in core subjects, computer literacy, and health and safety education.
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