History of Wah
Mei School
| In 1973, Wah Mei School was formed by the Richmond Bilingual Committee. This committee consisted of community representatives and bilingual educators interested in promoting bilingual/bicultural education. WMS opened its door in 1974, and it was the first preschool in San Francisco that adopted a Chinese bilingual model. Since its inception, WMS has been visited by many distinguished educators and visitors. | |
| Nov 1978 | Dr. Joshua Fishman, the nation's leading authority on bilingual education, made a site visit. |
| Feb 1980 | Director and Head Teacher were interviewed on KSFX community hour "What is Bilingual Education?" |
| Jun 1981 | Art of the Muppets Fund-raiser. Secretary of State, March Fong Eu and Mayor Dianne Feinstein co-chaired the event. A Certificate of Honor was presented to WMS by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. |
| Mar 1982 | WMS staff presented a workshop at the California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC), the most respected professional preschool organization in the State. |
| Oct 1982 | Director was an honoree at an "Outstanding Women" reception sponsored by the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women. |
| Nov 1982 | WMS was nominated for an award as an exemplary bilingual program to the U.S. Department of Education by its local branch. |
| June 1983 | Head Teacher Dorena Lee received an "Outstanding Teacher" award from the The Association of Chinese Teacher (TACT). |
| Nov 1984 | WMS co-sponsored reviewing of the pandas with Self-Help for the Elderly. Proceeds went to the Chinese Wildlife Conservation Association. |
| Dec 1984 | WMS celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Empress of China Restaurant. |
| Apr 1985 | Head Teacher Helen Lee published her book "My Grandfather and Me," which was partially funded by Wu Yee Resource and Referral Center. |
| Fall 1985 | WMS as cited in an article in the CATALYST, a publication of Chevron Corporation, as a model bilingual program and as an example of corporate involvement in community affairs. |
| Dec 1985 | A publication party was held to celebrate the completion of "A Bilingual Manual for Preschool Parents" by Head Teacher Dorena Lee, a videotape by English Teacher Royce Bruce titled "Playing Together," and the "Wah Mei School Songbook" by D. Lee, and Chinese Teachers, B. Nascimento and G. Lam. |
| Feb 1993 | WMS students performed at the Academy of Science, Chinese Family Day and Fish Festival. |
| Mar 1993 | Chinese teacher, B. Nascimento, head teacher, D.Lee, and Director presented at the Research & Curriculum Associate Seventh Annual Chinese Language Teachers Converence in Emeryville. |
| May 1993 | WMS cited in "Finding a Preschool for Your Child in San Francisco", Learning Associates 1993. |
| Feb 1994 | WMS built a float and participated in the Chinese New Year parade. |
| May 1994 | WMS celebrated 20th Anniversary. |
| Nov 1997 | Director interviewed by Channel 26 "Chinese Journal" on Child Safety issues. |
| Jan 1998 | Participated in Chinese New Year's Parade. Sponsored by AAA. |
| Jan 1999 | Participated in Chinese New Year's Parade. Sponsored by AAA. |
| May 2004 | WMS celebrated it's 30th Anniversary. |
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1400 Judah Street
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Telephone: 415-665-4212
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