Newsletter: Winter 2022
Christmas Cheer
Every Christmas the students go home for one week to spend the holiday with their family. Here are a few of the things the students shared:
I had an extra long break at home. It gave me a chance to see my family and some of my friends, that was really nice. Going to the gym with my stepdad and eating my grandma’s cinnamon buns were highlights for me! I also got to see my little cousin play hockey. He averages six goals a game!
I was able to see family that I haven’t seen in a long time over Christmas. Spending time with family was actually a lot better than I thought it was going to be. The expectation I had going in was that it was going to be the same that it was last year. I wasn’t looking forward to it, but it was a fun time. It was good. It was really
good, actually.
I got a new pair of skis for Christmas that I’m really excited about. We were planning on going on a ski trip as a family, but it was really cold when I was home so we weren’t able to do that, which was a little disappointing.
I learned that when we’re here, our parents get stuff to work on too. They get homework that they have to do, just like us. Over the break I went to my favorite Chinese food restaurant with my dad and visit my mom and my aunt.
I got a ukulele and an amp for Christmas. I’m learning to play while at RSR and I’ve even begun to write music on it. I’ve also got a hook up to meet a music manager backstage after a concert once I’m done the program, so I’m looking forward to that.
I blew up a snowman with my family. The little kids built it just so it could be blown up. There was snow everywhere. Definitely the highlight of my time. It’s not every day you get to see that. I also spent some time shooting my grandpa’s guns and helping clean up some road kill in the area.
*Big smile and thumbs up* I was surprised one morning by my cousins who all came to visit for the day. It was really good to see all of them.
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