It seems participation in the HALLOWEEN parade a the FORD SCHOOL is becoming more of a pedestrian event with the spirit of the holiday. It's easy to blame the growing lack of interest in the holiday to the increasing influx of immigrants from countries that don't celebrate this particular holiday. Each country has their own special day. That's the POLITICALLY correct answer.
HOWEVER when people have to fight to have a celebration, the leaders are guaranteed a self fulfilling prophecy. Leaders need to lead. This apathy is not specific to one school. Taking time away from teaching isn't the only result from this and other celebrations. Remember students are kids with feelings and emotions not just data points. All the near-sighted see are numbers and are blind to the big picture. Parties are planned pressure releases and serve a purpose.
A bottle of water and a cupcake do not a part make. Those who only crunch the numbers lose sight of how learning really works. Frivolity helps adjust the focus.
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