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In the United States, most public schools are open on Valentine’s Day, except for exceptions in certain school districts. Some districts may have a flexible calendar, which means they might err on the side of caution and give students a day off if Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday or Friday. School Calendar Dates. The academic year typically has around 180 school teaching days for K-12 students. Colleges and universities tend to have shorter academic years. School holidays (also referred to as vacations, breaks, and recess) are the periods during which schools are closed. Children have school on Valentine's Day, as it is a way in them spreading there love to their; friends, mother, brother, boyfriend, girlfriend. They usually have a Valentines day In the USA, Valentine’s Day is a big event at schools. In elementary school, kids exchange Valentine’s cards. Each kid will make a special box, and every student in the class will put a small Valentine’s card in the box of every other kid in the class. Maurice Elias, professor of psychology at Rutgers University, says, “Valentine’s Day is linked with romantic love — this just does not have a place in the school, nor should it be Here are some do’s and don’ts for that classic classroom ritual. DO check the school’s parent handbook. Many schools have written policies specific to Valentine’s Day, especially in the lower grades. LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United Independent School District (UISD) will observe Valentine’s Day on Thursday, February 13. All campuses and offices will be closed on Friday, February 14, and Monday But this gets us back to the basic question: Why do we do Valentine’s Days in grade school at all? Here’s the math: There are 29,980,000 students in U.S. public elementary schools, Since Valentine's Day isn't a legal holiday or a standard school curriculum, it's up to schools or individual teachers as to how — or if — it should be celebrated. Valentine’s Day is always a big event in the elementary school but isn’t celebrated in the same way in middle school. However, some sixth-graders eagerly bring and distribute valentines, prompting laughter and teasing from older students. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. In elementary school in the 90s we were required to bring them for the entire class if we were bringing them at all. In Middle School and High School we did not have valentines parties at school and you either gave some to friends or your SO, or gave them to no one. Schools just didn’t care before. A lot of schools now (in blue states, at least) are starting to think a lot about equity. For example now if there’s some drive where kids can buy something (we sold yo-yo’s from a company that promoted anti-bullying, they were ridiculously expensive, like $20) we have a policy were they can’t use it at school at all, because not many kids can afford them. Valentine’s Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. It may have had beginnings in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which celebrated the coming of spring and included fertility rites and other activities, but the origin of the holiday is vague at best. People Also Read: 70 Best Valentine’s Day Activities for School students. Fun Valentine’s Day Activities for High School Students Chocolate Fondue Party. Indulge in a delectable and interactive experience with a Chocolate Fondue Party. 35+ Activities for Middle School Valentines Day Ideas. We’ve curated over 35 innovative and engaging activities perfect for middle school students on Valentine’s Day. From DIY cards and Valentine-themed puzzles to love-letter writing contests and a Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt, there’s something for every creative mind. With Valentine's Day approaching, you may not have all day to plan (or enjoy) an elaborate celebration, but there are plenty of low-effort, super-fun things to do on Valentine's Day that'll make the day special for you and your favorite people. Explore some V-Day ideas to get inspiration for your celebration. Play a game like Valentine's Day Bingo; Do a Valentine's Day craft; Make cards for family & friends; Have Valentines treats; Read a Valentine's Day book; Throw a class party; In this post we'll explore all these ideas and more. Valentine’s Day Treats. One of the best parts of the classroom Valentine's party are the treats. We also have a blood drive that we run that overlaps with Valentine’s Day, and I’ve been trying to convince the school that doing blood grams instead of candy grams would be far cooler. Unfortunately, the idea of blood transfusions for v-day gifts doesn’t seem to be very popular :( Why we love Nature Valentines. Connects us with nature. We love this activity because it gets us outside and connected to nature. Even if you don’t end up with a perfect looking Valentine’s Day card, what’s important is that you spent some time outside in the forest with your kids!
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