1/18/24
By: Alana Armstrong and Julia Schliesser
After coming back from winter break, lots of students had different ways of spending their break. Some had good breaks, some had boring breaks, and others had unique breaks. This time gives people an opportunity to start a new year and work towards achieving new goals. Students did things from playing in the snow to hanging out with friends and family during break.
One of the best things to do during winter break is to simply have fun! Students did a lot of fun things during the winter break. Callie Beyers, a student at EJHS, states “I liked going on a car ride and seeing all of the Christmas lights.” Seeing Christmas lights is definitely a good way to spend your winter break! She also likes to watch Christmas movies during break. Catching up on your favorite movie or tv show is also a nice thing to do during break. A different student enjoyed having a sleepover with her friends. She thought it was very memorable and spent her New Year celebrating with friends. In conclusion, having fun is one of the key parts to having an enjoyable winter break.
This is Callie Beyers with her family, having a fun time during winter break.
Winter break was a good time to unwind and recharge after a long semester. While the break is a time for rest, it can also be a good thing to spend time with family and friends. Several students mentioned that they used this time to make new goals for the upcoming semester and set new intentions for the year ahead. Alexa Smith, a student at EJHS, says, “I love playing in the snow with my dogs, they practically eat the snow and then tackle me onto the ground and gang up on me.” Spending time with things you love is a great way to spend your winter break! During the year families are usually busy with work and school, but during winter break, families can spend quality time together. Overall, hanging out with your loved ones is a very good thing to do during winter break.
This is a family eating a meal and spending some quality time together.
Hanging out with family and friends is one of the most popular things to do during winter break. Students often spend quality time with their parents, siblings, and extended family members during this time. Some students even travel to see family members who live far away. Mahalia Battle, a student at EJHS, states, “My favorite thing to do over winter break is enjoy time with my family and have food with everyone at the dining table.” Another student at EJHS went to their grandmother’s over winter break. A nice thing to do over winter break is spending time with family. Family time is an important part of the winter break experience for many students.
Overall, winter break provided an opportunity for students to engage in a variety of activities, doing things like going sledding or simply making a snowman. Whether it was spending time with loved ones, trying out a new hobby, or simply taking a break from the stresses of school, there was something for everyone to enjoy. So in conclusion, people could have done a bunch of different activities during winter break, such as traveling, hanging out with friends, playing in the snow, watching Christmas movies, or simply relaxing and spending time with their loved ones. What did you do over winter break?
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Author Bio:
Alana is a 6th grade student who likes hanging out with her friends. She enjoys baking, drawing, reading, and playing with her dog.
Julia is a 6th grader who enjoyed her winter break and is really hoping for snow. She also loves bunnies!