Our Traditions 2012

"On Christmas morning our family has a special red, round ornament that helps us decide just who gets to open up the first present.  It's hidden somewhere on the holiday tree but no one knows just where it will be. On December 25th we all hurry into the living room where the presents and tree are, looking among the branches.  Someone finally spots our red ornament.  Hooray!  I may be the lucky person who's able to open the first gift this year."   ~Justin

Our Traditions 2012

"During this time of the year my Oma spends special time with us.  Oma is German for grandmother. She lives in Illinois but leaves her home here and goes south for the cold, winter months.  She's what some people call a snowbird.  Last week she was with us and we celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas at the same time.  I loved it!  We decorated a little for each holiday, had a lot of delicious food, time together, and opened gifts.  I'll miss Oma when she's gone but I know she will be back again in the spring.  Do you know any snowbirds?"    ~Megan

Our Christmas Traditions 2012

"At the holidays we visit our grandparent's house and celebrate Christmas together.  Every year there is a special, wrapped mystery gift.  It's passed around and around for a good look!  We see check out the size and shape, the weight,  and everyone tries to guess what's inside. Whoever guesses correctly is awarded "The Santa Trophy."  The winner gets to keep the present and it's their job to buy the mystery gift for our next Christmas gathering.  Our grandma came up with the idea for this and we love it." 
                                                                                                         ~Alexia and Sydney

Our Christmas Traditions 2012

"At our house, we like having holiday decorations.  After Thanksgiving day we put up a candle in each window.  They are lighted now and people can see them when you drive by.  Next we will put up the Christmas tree and decorate it.  I love doing that!"  ~Haley

Discover Lawrenceville Lore

Looking back and the history of Lawrence County:  what did the holiday season of 1939 look like?
Share this blog with your favorite reader and let's get some student writing started about how we celebrate in 2012!

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POLL: Best Part of Thankgiving

~Celebrating with family
~Traveling to see relatives
~Helping make Thanksgiving dinner
~Playing with my cousins
~Sleeping over at a friend's house
~Going to basketball games
~Seeing my grandparents
~Playing basketball
~Watching my favorite TV shows
~Getting a new puppy
~Going Christmas shopping
~Eating favorite foods
~Getting a Christmas tree
~Saved for and got an iPad
~Making noodles with mom
~Seeing my Aunt and Uncle
~Playing video games
~Getting to see the school my dad went to
~Playing outside
~Having seconds on pie
~Picking up visitors at the airport
~Seeing Christmas lights
~Shopping with my dad
~Spending time with my family
~Christmas songs on the radio
~Riding my bike
~Taking lots of pictures
~Going to the movies
~Playing in the park
~Getting to stay up late
~Getting to sleep in
~Being with the people I love  
                                                    
                     It's the little things that make Thanksgiving break memorable!

Chicken Pox

During reading, 1st graders were spelling the word pox.  Two students commented that it was part of "chicken pox."  Worried, one quickly questioned:  "If we eat chicken, does that cause chicken pox?"