The holidays are upon us and it’s an exciting time for everyone. Minnetonka students all come from different backgrounds, different religions, and different heritages. Celebrating the holidays is important to many, regardless of where you come from. Even if you don’t observe a specific holiday this winter, you may still have a special tradition with your family.

It’s no secret that Minnetonka High School is a major advocate of technology. We were one of the first schools in Minnesota to incorporate iPads into academic life in 2012, and have stressed the importance of visual learning through technology ever since. However, the implementing of iPads in the classroom hasn’t been the only innovative step Minnetonka has taken towards gearing learning to a new generation of students. Video Game Design, a little-known elective at Minnetonka High School, is an engaging and exciting course available to all students.

Tonka CARES project director, Rochelle Olson, has recently provided Breezes with some insight that will be very useful in your understanding of the organization and its posters. The first useful fact in understanding Tonka CARES is its purpose. According to Olson, Tonka CARES is a “prevention-focused coalition made up of 40+ members representing various sectors of the community”. This coalition works with local law enforcement, businesses, city government, Minnetonka Public Schools, non-profits supporting youth, faith communities, students and parents to provide awareness about youth substance use while working to reduce it.

No-Shave November, Movember, and other similar causes work to raise money and awareness for organizations like the American Cancer Society. Originating as an effort to help men’s health, the movement has expanded to include women as well. But how, you might ask, does a principal growing a Mane of Glory help raise money and awareness for cancer? The idea is relatively straightforward. Instead of buying shaving or grooming products, participants commit to putting down those razors and using the money saved to support the cause. By growing hair, participants hope to grow awareness around the subject, start conversations, get involved, educate and fight for those around them. Since its creation, No Shave November has raised hundreds of millions of dollars through its various fundraising efforts.

A survey was taken on Friday, November 18th, asking students from all grade levels about their Thanksgiving traditions, food choices, and activities. The most popular food choice was surprisingly not the traditional Turkey dish, but mashed potatoes and gravy. Heartwarmingly, the most popular activity to do on Thanksgiving was catching up with family members. Breezes wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving!

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