~Today is Friday December 23, 2022
~Day 2
Are you curious about what some people in our WMS community will be celebrating over break? December 25th is the Christian holiday of Christmas. December 26th begins the seven-day African-American celebration of Kwanzaa.
Christmas is both a religious and cultural holiday. In Christianity, Christmas celebrates the traditional day of the birth of Jesus. Many people exchange gifts with friends and family. These days even people who are not Christian may celebrate Christmas, and it is also a public holiday in the U.S.
Kwanzaa is an African-American celebration of life celebrated from December 26th to January 1st. Kwanzaa was introduced to the U.S. in 1966 as a way for African-Americans to celebrate communities, as well as African and African-American culture. Kwanzaa celebrates Seven Principles to introduce and reaffirm values and practices which strengthen and celebrate family, community and culture.
There are students at WMS who will be observing these holidays. We wish all people at WMS observing these holidays Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa!
Winter concerts will be held today from 1:00-2:00 for grades 6 & 7. Students will report to their period 6 classes. Once attendance has been taken, classes can proceed to the auditorium for open seating.
Today is the last day to check out the lost & found items outside the Main Office. We will be donating clothing over the holiday break.
Have a wonderful holiday, a great break and a happy new year!