Hanukkah is the festive eight day long Jewish celebration that includes gifts, games, crafts, parties, and lots of food. In the U.S. there are about 14.2 million Jews that celebrate this holiday...
Many students all around Canyon Vista participate in various exciting activities in anticipation of the new year. Ranging from getting together with friends and family to watching the New Year’s...
Native American Wampanoag was the first to introduce turkey to the new settlers. The birds were fresh, big enough to feed a crowd, and perfect for giving thanks for the pilgrim’s first successful...
Every year in October, Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) holds All Region Orchestra auditions. The students who are auditioning are given audition material to practice one month prior to the...
Not many people know about King Tut Day, an annual day to celebrate the famous pharaoh who ruled from 1332 BC to 1323 BC. “It celebrates the finding of King Tut’s tomb,” said Mrs. Schwab, World Cultures...
Thanksgiving is a time for feasting, family reunions and giving thanks. It’s about “sharing and caring,” added eighth grader Anish Maddipoti. Here are some interesting facts about Thanksgiving.The...
There are many misconceptions about the history of Thanksgiving. Eighth grader Luke Lofton thought that, “the Pilgrims in Plymouth had a feast to celebrate their survival,” while seventh grader...
The 2015-2016 school year brings along a brand-new Reflections theme. Reflections is an art program run by the National PTA that encourages students from all grades to participate. Each year, a unique...
According to CNN, on the evening of November 13, 2015, three teams of terrorists attacked six different locations throughout Paris: Stade de France at 9:20, 9:30, and 9:53, Le Petit Cambodge at 9:25,...
It’s that time of year again! Halloween is just around the corner, bringing candy, spooky decorations, and costumes. Although Halloween is known for kids ringing doorbells chanting “trick-or-treat!”...
Every Thursday on Thanksgiving, we gather around our dinner tables to chow down on immense amounts of food. Although this tradition is quite historic and has been going on since 1621, a newer, but...
