Hilltop students ring in Chinese New Year

Sparta - The beginning of the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dog, was celebrated recently at Hilltop Country Day School in Sparta. The first-grade students read the story of the Five Chinese Brothers, made Chinese New Year gifts, which included good wishes that they wrote in Chinese, and also made colorful masks as part of their celebration. Exposure to different cultures is part of the curriculum at Hilltop and enhances the students’ sensitivity and respect for the rights, beliefs and abilities of others.