Class celebrations are 30 minutes and are meant to focus on the season. They are not mandatory and are always subject to the discretion of the teacher and headmaster.
Halloween – Geneva does not celebrate Halloween. Parents may not send their student to school dressed in a costume or send candy or other Halloween related items.
Thanksgiving – Each Grammar School class may celebrate the time for giving thanks with a finger-food lunch provided by class parents. Teachers plan a writing or art activity that expresses a student’s thankfulness to God.
Christmas – The Geneva community rejoices and gives thanks in the incarnation of Christ during the Christmas season, as we should throughout the year. Each class may have a celebration. The school also celebrates with a school-wide program listed on the school calendar.
Easter – As with Christmas, it is appropriate to remember an aspect of God’s grace during a special time of the year. Therefore, during Easter season, the truths of Jesus’ death and resurrection for the salvation of His people are taught. The school celebrates as a community with a traditional Flowering of the Cross assembly during Holy Week. We observe Good Friday and Easter Monday as school holidays.
St. Valentine’s Day – St. Valentine’s Day is acknowledged and celebrated with Valentine’s cards and class celebrations. While this is a secular celebration, the school chooses to emphasize the love that Christ commands all Christians to have for one another and is usually connected with Love Thy Neighbor service outreaches in the Boerne community.
Room Moms should consult with the teachers and each other prior to planning any celebration. We strive for consistency throughout Grammar School.