December brings a chill in the air and heavy rains, marking the arrival of another winter season. While summer is all about sunny adventures, winter allows us to enjoy festive celebrations with various activities that connect everyone.

This December, let’s embrace the winter spirit with Sakura-Olympia through a series of joyful and creative activities:

1. “Winter Festival Day” at Sakura Kindergarten

1.1. Time: 8:30 AM - 11:15 AM, December 20, 2024

1.2. Participants: Activities for all preschool students and their parents.

1.3. Highlights:

• Celebrate December birthdays with gifts and warm wishes for the children.
• Enjoy vibrant musical performances and heartwarming stories about Santa Claus.
• Take part in exciting and fun activities.
• Join the "Golden Bell Challenge" competition for Yuri and Himawari classes.

2. Winter Harmony Festival for Olympia Primary and Middle School Students

2.1. Time: December 17 - December 25, 2024

2.2. Participants: Primary and secondary students of Olympia Schools.

2.3. Highlights:

December 20, 2024: “Winter Melodies” Music Festival for secondary school students. This event allows parents to gain insight into what SOers learn at school, while students build confidence in performing and inspire their peers.

December 23 - 25, 2024: “Diversity Appreciation Days”

Each day, students showcase their individuality through colorful socks. Alongside this, they will explore stories about raising environmental awareness. Specific activities include:

• • Monday, December 23: Students wear green socks.
  • Tuesday, December 24: Students wear black-and-white socks.
  • Wednesday, December 25: No Backpack Day. Students carry their belongings creatively and wear socks of their choice.

3. "Brilliant Winter" Festival for Olympia High School Students

3.1. Time: December 15 - December 23, 2024

3.2. Participants: High school students of Olympia Schools.

3.3. Highlights:

December 15 - 22, 2024: Students decorate the “Vivid Winter” Festival under the theme “All is One, One is All” and create a “Knowledge Christmas Tree” using sticky notes with their favorite quotes or knowledge. Awards will be given to classes based on the following criteria:

• • Best Decoration
  • Most Meaningful Knowledge Tree
  • Most Creative Idea
  • Most Recycled Materials Used

December 23, 2024: Equality Day & Gift Exchange ActivityStudents wear mismatched socks.

• • “We Are Family”: Students and teachers address each other as “Brother” or “Sister.”
  • Students prepare gifts for an exchange with their peers.

The 2024 Winter Festival at Sakura-Olympia School System is not only a time for students to have fun and be creative but also an opportunity to cherish the values of unity and love. Let’s look forward to unforgettable moments at this Winter Festival!