As Christmas approaches, many students look forward to the Christmas traditions RMA upholds the week before the students disperse for Christmas break. The final day before Christmas break can be a great way for students to relax and get in the Christmas spirit after a week full of tests and assessments. Many upper schoolers have not had the opportunity to experience the fun-filled day before our break for Christmas. In the morning, upper schoolers can travel from class-to-class seeing what the teacher has in store for a fun Christmas activity. Here are some of the favorite activities:

Just Dance in Ms. Lehnes’s Room

Ms. Lehnes’s room is always a favorite spot for students who are in the dancing mood or want to listen to music with friends. If the students are feeling competitive, they can make it a competition to really shake it up!

Wrapping Presents for Key Club

Every year, Key Club adopts a family from My Sister’s House to ensure they have presents to open on Christmas morning. Not only do they raise the money through raffle tickets, but they also purchase and wrap the gifts. Ms. Baker’s room the morning before Christmas break usually consists of wrapping the presents for that family. It’s a fun hang to chat with friends while also helping a family in need. 

Movies

Students who are in the mood for watching a Christmas movie usually can find a classroom with just the right movie! Several classrooms in upper school usually have movies running for students to pop in during this relaxing time. These Christmas movies can really help put someone in the Christmas mood!

All-School Sing Along

The most famous tradition is the all-school sing along. Every grade can enjoy a Christmas show featuring the teachers, seniors, French students, and lower school students singing their own Christmas songs. Students and faculty can laugh together for one last time before clearing out as soon as 12:00 arrives.  

Most importantly, the day before Christmas break is a time where students can tell each other and the teachers, “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!”