Comments on: Valentine’s Sound Off

By: daija archuleta

daija archuleta — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:51:10 +0000

don’t you think that post was awesome i sent the one before this one cheer professionnalist or wath ever i made my self laugh.

By: cheer perfectonnist

cheer perfectonnist — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:49:06 +0000

i really hate valentines day i mean why does it have to be friday. And people are like totes gaga for people i think it should be called friday and all we do is celibrate the day of friday because he always shows up on time and is nice same with sat. and sun. but the true mean one is monday now she is so mean and tires everone out. same with math he’s a mean guy. and don’t forget that friday needs to be appreciated more go FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: some one

some one — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:42:27 +0000

cool just truly brings tears to my eyes

By: Amie

Amie — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 21:27:35 +0000

I have a lot of opinions about how we celebrate Valentine’s Day in our current culture in and out of school. I intensely dislike how big companies/stores have conditioned us to believe we must spend a lot to show/prove we care, etc… Even more, I abhor how Valentine’s Day can make people, children especially, measure their worth by how many cards/candy they received or did not receive. Frankly I was shocked when I learned that SAA was selling flowers to be delivered to students on Valentine’s Day. It is completely counter to the message taught at SAA about all people being equally valuable. I believe SAA to be well intentioned on this one but hopefully there will be re-evaluation about it being done again. Why not have your class do something different? What about not doing the card/candy exchange at all? Why not ask for candy donations from parents? Then have a class Valentine’s Day party with a movie and the donated candy split up for the movie treat. Maybe the candy could even be put into bags that the kids can decorate themselves in class as part of the party. This would support the Syracuse ARTS Academy focus of creativity and self expression. Also, it would be easier and cheaper if parents were just asked to donate one bag of candy and only if finances permitted. There could be a candy drop off box so that if someone couldn’t bring candy, nobody would be the wiser. This year have your class celebrate with a fun art/craft project decorating goodie bags, a good movie and yummy treats. This plan would dramatically lessen feelings of anxiety and shame for any child that may already be struggling with their sense of self worth and value. Also, it would help any child and their family that may be worried about how to afford the cards and candy traditionally given out. To me that sounds like an awesome Valentine’s Day celebration!

By: The Awesomely Amazing stupendiously silly kind cool Tiana says:

The Awesomely Amazing stupendiously silly kind cool Tiana says: — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 06:41:17 +0000

I know! But there are so much about candy

By: The Awesomely Amazing stupendiously silly kind cool Tiana says:

The Awesomely Amazing stupendiously silly kind cool Tiana says: — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 06:39:31 +0000

I also am a taco person Rachel

By: its a mystery...

its a mystery... — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 04:20:15 +0000

Did you look at mine? I hope I changed ur opinion just a tiny bit so we could celebrate Vaentines Day (: It would also make me REALLY REALLY REALLY HAPPY!!!!!!!

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 23:27:28 +0000

Mason, good idea on the cookies.

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 22:09:52 +0000

I second that tiana

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 22:08:58 +0000

Like mr Pratt said valentines day isn’t the only day that u should tell people u love them. That should be everyday.