In the Classroom November 2007
Posted by lsnl in : November 2007 Edition, In the Classroom , trackbackHalloween in Changing Times
Halloween is a time for fun and excitement for many families. These days, however, more and more families are choosing not to celebrate the holiday for various personal reasons. Some factors that affect these decisions are religious beliefs, scary images, too much candy, going door to door trick-or-treating.
In Lower School, we are beginning to pay more attention the needs of these families. This Halloween we offered an option of participating in fall activities for these students. Lisa Reedich, our school counselor, was able to contact parents who preferred that their students not be involved in the Halloween parade or other Halloween activities and was able to provide alternatives for students on the morning of Oct. 31. The students played games, created crafts and had some delicious fall snacks. There were students from many different grade levels who participated in this event.
As a Quaker school, we continue to be sensitive to our students and will continue to provide options for students and families on this day.