The Christmas countdown is almost over! There are just a couple days left until the Christmas break begins but that does not mean MSS students are not busy. Students are finishing up units, studying for tests and participating in Twelve Days of Christmas events. Additionally, the halls of MSS have been lined with decorations, creating a joyful atmosphere for students to work and celebrate.
The Twelve Days of Christmas event happens annually at MSS. When there are just 12 school days left until students leave for Christmas break, the Student Council organizes a festive event every day in collaboration with other groups in the school. Some of the highlights from this year’s Twelve Days of Christmas include:
On Tuesday, December 12 the MSS robotics team fired up an old robot – Lyn – and began to drive it around the school during lunch. Accompanying the robot were Christmas decorations, robotics team members, and most importantly, cookies. Members of the robotics team baked sweets the night before and brought them in to give to students as their robot drove by.
On Wednesday, December 13, two students from Student Council, Anika Smith and Katelyn Shank, dressed up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus and handed out candy to anyone who got a selfie with them. The two students brought smiles to several faces with their humorous costumes and attitudes. Additionally, Anika and Katelyn have been painting windows of the school with scenes themed around each day’s Twelve Days of Christmas event.
On Thursday, December 14, the musical theatre group hosted a singing contest in the cafeteria. Each participant had to sing a Christmas carol on the spot and if they could not think of a new song to sing, they were out. Students got to enjoy several rounds of this game, winning prizes each time.
On Friday, December 15 the Student Council invited everyone to decorate a gingerbread cookie during lunch. A booth was set up at the front of the cafeteria with icing, sprinkles, candy and cookies. The cookie creations students came up with varied from vampire gingerbread men to festive cookie cats to cozy sweaters.
Some other Twelve Days of Christmas events included, hot chocolate day, ugly sweater day, ‘Kahoot’ contests, buyouts and a baking exchange.
Every December, students and teachers decorate their homeroom’s door for the Door Decorating contest. This contest harnesses friendly competition to add a touch of winter magic to the halls. Students transform their ordinary classroom doors into cheerful, festive, and humorous holiday scenes. MSS hallways are now lined with doors adorned with wrapping paper, Christmas trees or stockings. The winner of this year’s competition was Ms. Bauer’s Grade Eleven University English class with their 3D Christmas mantel. The mantel featured handmade ornaments, twinkling lights, a wreath and a snowglobe, making their door radiate with holiday cheer.
Have a safe and happy holiday, Mustangs!
Until next time, go, Mustangs, go!
