It’s Christmas Time, and Christmas Break is drawing near.
Students and teachers are making plans for the tw0-week break, which goes through Jan. 5, when teachers return for professional development. Students will return to the classrooms Jan. 6.
As they prepare for the lengthy break, which is second to only Summer Break as far as length goes, several students reflected on things they have done previously on Christmas Break.
“My favorite Christmas memory is spending time with my family,” sixth-grader Sadie Prince said.
While some students and teachers might find themselves spending a comfortable break at home, while watching Christmas movie, baking cookies, making gingerbread houses, or awaiting family, some students and teachers will find themselves heading on vacation.
Eighth-grader Maelyn Monteith said one of her favorite Christmas memories involves a vacation. Monteith said she enjoyed going to Colorado and skiing with her family.
Although many households decorate prior to the holiday break, some might find themselves decorating by hanging up Christmas lights or putting up their Christmas trees. Even in classrooms at DMS, Christmas decorations can be found, including from Christmas trees.
One of the biggest traditions for the holiday break is the celebration of Christmas, itself. And one of the biggest parts of the celebration is gift giving.
Elijah Johnson talked about one of his favorite Christmas gifts he ever received.
“I got a PS5 and a VR for Christmas one time,” Johnson said.
Christmas Break marks the end of the first semester, similarly to how Fall Break is the end of the first quarter, Spring Break is the end of the third quarter and Summer Break marks the end of the school year. Other Breaks that occur during the year include Thanksgiving Break and a short break in February.
With one day remaining, students and teachers are preparing for a break from DMS.
