Mid-Autumn Moon Festival / Back to School Picnic
Each September, CAIS’s Family School Alliance kicks off the school year with a spectacular picnic to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.
Thanksgiving
Food and celebration are an important part of the CAIS community, and Thanksgiving is no exception! Before Thanksgiving Break, classrooms come together to share festive meals filled with traditional and Asian-inspired dishes.
Families help provide and serve the food, while students, teachers, and staff enjoy a beloved CAIS tradition centered on community, connection, and plenty of delicious food.
Holiday Faire
Held each December, the FSA-organized Holiday Faire is a beloved CAIS tradition that brings our community together to celebrate the season.
Families, students, faculty, and staff enjoy a festive day filled with gingerbread house decorating, face painting, tasty treats, creative games, and opportunities to give back through clothing and toy drives benefiting local organizations.
Mass Greeting/Lion Dancers
Mass Greeting is one of CAIS’s most joyful community traditions, bringing together K–8 students to celebrate Lunar New Year through song, music, and dance. Students are encouraged to wear traditional Chinese clothing or red—the lucky color of the new year.
A highlight is the sixth grade lion dance, a cherished tradition symbolizing good luck and fortune. Sixth graders proudly carry this tradition forward with performances throughout the Lunar New Year season, both at CAIS and in the broader community.
Grandparents and Special Friends Day
One of CAIS’s newest traditions, Grandparents & Special Friends Day is hosted by the Advancement Team and welcomes loved ones to campus for a special spring morning together.
Guests enjoy a warm welcome from our head of school, student performances, classroom visits, and a campus tour, offering a firsthand look at the learning, joy, and community that make CAIS special.
ShowCAIS
Hosted by the Advancement Team, ShowCAIS is our annual fundraising gala—and one of the biggest celebrations of the year! The evening brings our community together for a memorable night of dinner, dancing, auctions, and giving, all in support of CAIS.
The festivities extend beyond the gala with an online auction, party sign-ups, and a day of giving. It’s a chance to dress up, have fun, connect with fellow CAIS families, and make a meaningful impact on our school.