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WCHS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.
WCHS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 15th to October 15th
Parade of Flags through the halls of Whiteland High School.
Parade of Flags through the halls of Whiteland High School.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Clark-pleasant Community Schools Corporation embraces October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Down Syndrome Awareness Month is a chance to spread awareness, advocacy, and inclusion throughout the community. It’s the perfect time to learn more about the condition; celebrate the individuals who live with it; and discover how medical innovations have enhanced quality of life for the approximately 6,000 babies (one in 700) born with Down Syndrome each year. Down Syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition. Named for Dr. John Langdon Down, who identified the condition in 1862. As recently as the 1950s and early 1960s, doctors discouraged the parents of children with Down Syndrome to raise them at home. The climate began to change when Kay and Marty McGee, whose daughter Tricia was born with Down Syndrome, formed the National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS) – “an organization that would always recognize the great value of individuals with Down Syndrome and of parents helping parents” in 1960. Today, we know that children with Down Syndrome can be happy and productive members of society who bring great joy to their families and friends. We are proud of ALL of our Warriors!
This photo is of Mia, a student at WCHS. She just turned 17! She is a member of our Sparkle Squad which performs at home games!
Happy Diwali
Happy Diwali
Diwali, which is also called the Festival of Lights or Deepavali, is a joyful five-day festival celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains across the globe. It takes place in the Hindu month of Kartik, which tends to be around October and November. This year, Diwali will take place from October 23, 2022 to October 27, 2022. However, the biggest day of the celebration will be on October 24, 2022.
The main idea behind Diwali is good triumphing over evil, and light conquering darkness. That's why another part of the Diwali celebration involves people bringing light into their lives with fireworks, candles, and lanterns. People also celebrate by bringing color into their homes by creating intricate patterns called rangolis from colored powder, rice, and flowers. It's also considered a time for fresh starts, similar to New Year's Day.
If you know someone celebrating Diwali this year, you can say "Happy Diwali!" to them.
Diwali - Festival of Lights
Diwali - Festival of Lights
Other greetings for celebrating Diwali include:
· Have a joyful Diwali!
· Wishing you happiness this Diwali.
· May your Diwali be full of fun and light.
· Hoping all your wishes come true this Diwali.
· Hoping Diwali brings warmth and peace into your life.
· May your Diwali be filled with laughter.
· Hoping Diwali brings wealth, health, and happiness to you.
· Wishing you and your family a beautiful Diwali.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and is one of the most important celebrations for Christians and every year billions of people around the world celebrate in their own unique ways, creating their own unique Christmas traditions. While many people celebrate Christmas on December 25th, it can be celebrated at different times or for longer periods of time depending on where you live in the world. Over 160 countries celebrate this special holiday in some unique forms.
10 MOST POPULAR CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS IN THE US:
Watch a Christmas Movie. ...
Set Up a Christmas Tree. ...
String Home & Yard Decorations. ...
Hang the Mistletoe. ...
Host or Join Christmas Dinner. ...
Bake Christmas Cookies and Decorate Gingerbread Houses. ...
Exchange Gifts.
Send Christmas Cards
Hide an elf on a shelf
Sing Christmas songs and go caroling
Happy Hanukkah (Chag urim sameach)!
Happy Hanukkah (Chag urim sameach)!
Did you know Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah or Chanukkah) is a Jewish holiday that lasts for eight nights and usually occurs in December. It is also known as the Festival of Lights.
Fun Facts About Hanukkah
· Other spellings for this holiday include Chanukah and Chanukkah.
· It is often referred to as the Festival of Lights or the Festival of Dedication.
· The word Hanukkah comes from the Hebrew word meaning "to dedicate".
· This was not a major Jewish holiday until the late 1800s. Now it is one of the most popular and celebrated Jewish holidays.
· One tradition is to give gold coins called gelt. Today children are often given chocolate coins in a gold wrapping to make them look like gelt.
· The menorah candles are to burn for at least half an hour after the sun sets.
Kwanzaa - Habari Gani!
Kwanzaa - Habari Gani!
Did you know Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday?
Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday that emerged in the 1960s to promote African heritage and culture. Rooted in African culture, many of the guiding principles of Kwanzaa find their origins in Swahili.
Kwanzaa was founded on seven principles designed to promote a meaningful, purposeful life, as well as a strong and vibrant community.
Here are a few ways Warriors can act in honor of MLK Jr Day:
Here are a few ways Warriors can act in honor of MLK Jr Day:
Reflect on how Dr. King was Respectful, Responsible and Safe.
Dr. King saw a lot of unfairness. He used his voice to be brave and to stand up for equality and justice. Reflect on how you use your voice to make a positive difference?
Read a children’s book about MLK and the Civil Rights Movement.
Watch a documentary or movie about social justice.
Watch or listen to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches.
Help build a community garden.
Place random notes of kindness in your community.
Create music or sing for nursing home residents
Invite a new or loner student to sit with you
Volunteer service on MLK Day.
恭贺新禧，祝身体健康、事业发达。
Gōnghè xīnxǐ, zhù shēntǐ jiànkāng, shìyè fādá
To all our Warrior families who celebrate Chinese New Year, Spring Festival or Lunar New Year – Happy New Year, wishing you good health and success!
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Rabbit
The date of the Chinese New Year is determined by the Chinese lunar calendar. The date changes every year but is always somewhere in the period from January 21st to February 20th.
Each Chinese year is associated with an animal sign according to the Chinese zodiac cycle. 2023 is the year of the Rabbit! The sign of Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture. 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope.
Here are some customs and traditions of Spring Festival.
Cleaning and Decorating Houses with Red Things
Offerings and prayers to Ancestors
Children receive red envelopes with money inside.
Enjoying a Family Reunion Dinner on Lunar New Year's Eve
Setting off Firecrackers and Fireworks at midnight!
Watching Lion and Dragon Dances
Learn more about Black History by visiting.....
Crispus Attucks Museum at 1140 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street in Indianapolis.
The Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) is located in the Central Library at 40 E St Clair Street in Indianapolis. The CBLC is a place celebrating black culture and heritage, featuring art and information about prominent contributions to black culture.
Legacy Theater | The Indiana State Museum - Gain insight into the legacies of African American Hoosiers throughout Indiana’s history as you read and listen to the stories presented in this powerful exhibit at the Indiana State Museum.
Visit Black History Month Celebration at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Virtually visit the incredible Smithsonian National Museum of African American History.
Have fun Googling inventions created by Black inventors!
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