Bonjour Bulletin
December 11, 2015
At a Glance
Remarkable Reindeer Facts
- Both male and female reindeer grow antlers
- Reindeer grow new antlers every year.
- Reindeer run up to 50 miles per hour.
- A reindeer's fur is hollow. It fills with air to help them float in the water.
Christmas in Germany
We explored and watched the live feed of the Nuremberg Christkindle market. Here is the link:
http://www.christkindlesmarkt.de/en/
We made and tasted gingerbread. It was tasty!
Festival of Lights
Diwali-It is a Hindi celebration when they celebrate by cleaning out the old or bad and bringing in the new. It is called the Festival of Lights.
Kwanzaa- This is African American celebration that honors the tradition and principles of the African people. It lasts seven days and lights a candle for each core principle.
Holidays Around the World
Monday (14th)- St. Lucia's Day (Sweden)
Tuesday (15th)- Holland (Poetry)
Wednesday (16th)- Las Posadas (Mexico)
Thursday (17th)- Japan (New Year's cleanup)
Winter Party
Lexington County School District One does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries or complaints. The Chief Human Resources Officer handles inquiries/complaints regarding Title IX. Inquiries/complaints regarding Section 504 for elementary students go to the Coordinator of ESOL/RtI and for secondary students to the Director of Counseling and Advisement. The Mathematics Coordinator handles inquiries/complaints regarding Title II. Contact these people if you have questions regarding these issues at 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29072 and telephone number (803) 821-1000.