Ever wonder what OSA students are doing for winter break? Hurrying around to visit family, buying gifts, preparing for rainy or cold weather--December can be busy and stressful. I think we all look forward a break. --chiara kovac
Ever wonder what OSA students are doing for winter break? Hurrying around to visit family, buying gifts, preparing for rainy or cold weather--December can be busy and stressful. I think we all look forward to break.
Winter break is a relaxing time to celebrate winter holidays such as Christmas, Kwanzaa, and (if winter break is early enough) Hanukkah. Most students take the two-week long break to chill or study before finals.
Many emphasises have winter art shows, too. Theater had Eurydice, a retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth. There was a Digital Media Winter Show, Visual Art Maker Faire, Vocal Music Winter Concert, and the Fashion Design Senior Exhibit. And Instrumental Music had a large ensemble,a piano recital, combos, and strings.
Personally, I see winter break as the only oasis in a desert of chaos. Normally it is because of a ballet I perform in every year called, The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker is about a young girl, (either called Marie or Clara) who has a Christmas party at her house and receives a nutcracker as a gift thanks to her creepy uncle, Drosselmeyer. A nutcracker in this context is a small wooden man who cracks nuts between its teeth. The Nutcracker comes alive in the middle of the night and Clara/Marie and Nutcracker have to fight the Evil Mouse King. Then they travel through the snow to get to the Nutcracker’s hometown, the Land of the Sweets. Everyone in the Land of the Sweets performs for Clara/Marie and the Nutcracker, and then the two hour ballet is finally over! This ballet is popular among dance schools because in the Land of the Sweets, there are about 10 different mini performances and each one has its own music, making it easy to have 10 groups of kids dance 10 of the mini performances. So December is a very busy time for me, and winter break is where I can finally breathe.
Winter break is a relaxing time to celebrate winter holidays such as Christmas, Kwanzaa, and (if winter break is early enough) Hanukkah. Most students take the two-week long break to chill or study before finals.
Many emphasises have winter art shows, too. Theater had Eurydice, a retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth. There was a Digital Media Winter Show, Visual Art Maker Faire, Vocal Music Winter Concert, and the Fashion Design Senior Exhibit. And Instrumental Music had a large ensemble,a piano recital, combos, and strings.
Personally, I see winter break as the only oasis in a desert of chaos. Normally it is because of a ballet I perform in every year called, The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker is about a young girl, (either called Marie or Clara) who has a Christmas party at her house and receives a nutcracker as a gift thanks to her creepy uncle, Drosselmeyer. A nutcracker in this context is a small wooden man who cracks nuts between its teeth. The Nutcracker comes alive in the middle of the night and Clara/Marie and Nutcracker have to fight the Evil Mouse King. Then they travel through the snow to get to the Nutcracker’s hometown, the Land of the Sweets. Everyone in the Land of the Sweets performs for Clara/Marie and the Nutcracker, and then the two hour ballet is finally over! This ballet is popular among dance schools because in the Land of the Sweets, there are about 10 different mini performances and each one has its own music, making it easy to have 10 groups of kids dance 10 of the mini performances. So December is a very busy time for me, and winter break is where I can finally breathe.
So, what are other OSA students doing for their winter break? Let’s see! Cecilia Fontaine, a 6th grade literary artist, plans to go to Studio 1, an after-school arts school, and spend lots of time with her family. Her family is hosting a holiday party on Christmas day where the whole family will open presents, learn about God, and go to church.
Though there are lots of traditions around any holiday, Cecilia’s favorite one is eating food. “Great store bought cake, with frosting and this really good macaroni and cheese.” she says. Cece also likes fried chicken from Safeway.
Her New Year resolution is to stay up alone till 12:00 watching “The Countdown.”
Lana Richard, a 6th grade literary artist’s plans are similar. She wants to relax on her bed
either reading, watching movies, or making origami. Lana’s neighbor might invite her over, but aside from that she will stay home with her family. Her favorite holiday traditions are getting Christmas tree, making a gingerbread house (except she uses inedible, glue so they can’t eat it), unwrapping presents and hanging stockings. Lana really wants a new tech (swim) suit.
In the new year, Lana looks forward to having more time to read books, to do origami and crafts, and to play with her dogs. Lana also will also “ be the world’s most perfect child.” Her New Year resolution is remembering to brush her teeth.
For Brooklyn Mincin, a 6th grade dancer, her holiday schedule is a little different. She plans to go on a road trip to Seattle with her cousin Roz, her friend Lexi, her brother, her mom and her dad. “Last year we went cliff-diving in Crater Lake. I don’t know if Seattle will top that. Cliff diving was fun!” Once in Seattle, Brooklyn says she will visit the Museum of Pop Art. Her favorite tradition is opening one present on Christmas Eve. Brooklyn wants to have a better year in dance and is excited about the new competition season for gymnastics. Her New Year resolution is to stop being picky with food and try “that thing that is like, a cross between a croissant and a doughnut.”
So, what should you do for winter break? According to these 3 students, you should take the break to relax or try something new!
Though there are lots of traditions around any holiday, Cecilia’s favorite one is eating food. “Great store bought cake, with frosting and this really good macaroni and cheese.” she says. Cece also likes fried chicken from Safeway.
Her New Year resolution is to stay up alone till 12:00 watching “The Countdown.”
Lana Richard, a 6th grade literary artist’s plans are similar. She wants to relax on her bed
either reading, watching movies, or making origami. Lana’s neighbor might invite her over, but aside from that she will stay home with her family. Her favorite holiday traditions are getting Christmas tree, making a gingerbread house (except she uses inedible, glue so they can’t eat it), unwrapping presents and hanging stockings. Lana really wants a new tech (swim) suit.
In the new year, Lana looks forward to having more time to read books, to do origami and crafts, and to play with her dogs. Lana also will also “ be the world’s most perfect child.” Her New Year resolution is remembering to brush her teeth.
For Brooklyn Mincin, a 6th grade dancer, her holiday schedule is a little different. She plans to go on a road trip to Seattle with her cousin Roz, her friend Lexi, her brother, her mom and her dad. “Last year we went cliff-diving in Crater Lake. I don’t know if Seattle will top that. Cliff diving was fun!” Once in Seattle, Brooklyn says she will visit the Museum of Pop Art. Her favorite tradition is opening one present on Christmas Eve. Brooklyn wants to have a better year in dance and is excited about the new competition season for gymnastics. Her New Year resolution is to stop being picky with food and try “that thing that is like, a cross between a croissant and a doughnut.”
So, what should you do for winter break? According to these 3 students, you should take the break to relax or try something new!
