Midlo’s Jewish Community Celebrates Hanukkah
Brent Novey, Midlo Scoop Staff
December 11, 2018
Filed under Special Features
From December 2nd through the 10th, Midlo's Jewish community will enjoy the lights of Hanukkah, a yearly celebration of freedom for the Jewish people. On the first night, one candle is lit, with an additional candle added each night until the menorah, the lamp-stand in which candles are placed, is fu...
‘Tis the Scoop’s Holiday Bucket List
Nabiha Rais, Copy Editor & IB Correspondent
November 30, 2018
Filed under Student Life
Each winter is filled with frigid temperatures, layers upon layers, and surprises of snow every now and then. With the changes in weather, most people cozy up indoors with warm blankets, food, and company instead of bearing the cold. Staying indoors can get boring after some time without activities to...
Howl-O-Scream Sends Attendees Shrieking
Rachel Bybee, A&E Editor
October 3, 2018
Filed under A & E
From September 15 to October 28, Busch Gardens Williamsburg transforms into a chilling cemetery for its 20th anniversary of the Howl-O-Scream. From haunted houses to scare zones and live shows, this year’s new decor is sure to terrorize, keeping attendees on their toes. Beware of the ghouls lu...
Try Your Luck With Tasty St. Patrick’s Day Treats
March 8, 2018
Filed under Special Features
Try these tasty treats for a lucky St. Patrick's Day! Enjoy! Mint Brookies Ingredients:Â Â 1 Ghirardelli brownie box mix 8-10 Mint Oreos 1 1/4 c. all purpose flour 1/4 t. baking soda 1/4 t. salt 1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened 1/4 c. plus 1 TBLS brown sugar 1/4 c. plus...
Eight Nights of Hanukkah
Sarah Moskovitz, Midlo Scoop Staff
December 5, 2017
Filed under Special Features
Hanukkah, also known as the Jewish Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates gift giving and the lighting of one candle for each of the eight days that Hanukkah is celebrated. This year, Hanukkah begins at sunset on Tuesday, December 12, and ends on Wednesday, December 20. Hanukkah...
What is Your Favorite Holiday Memory?
December 4, 2017
Filed under Student Life
 The holiday spirit is upon us, as festive music plays and beautiful decorations delight the senses. Midlo's students and faculty cannot contain their excitement as they take time to share their top favorite holiday memories and traditions. “Opening gifts and eating delicious food on Christmas Dayâ...
Holiday How-To: Reduce Holiday Stress
Katherine Krievs and Erin Junkmann
November 27, 2017
Filed under Mindfulness/Stress Reduction
As the holidays approach, many people find themselves feeling stressed. Whether they hold the responsibility of feeding irritable relatives or can’t find a perfect gift, teenagers and adults alike feel overworked by the time New Year’s Day arrives. With these significant responsibilities, holiday cheer...
Dia de los Muertos
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
November 1, 2017
Filed under Special Features
Dia de los Muertos translates to Day of the Dead, a holiday celebrated in central and southern Mexico on November 1st and 2nd. Even though this day of observation occurs simultaneously with the Catholic holiday All Saint’s Day, the native people have combined this with their own ancient faiths of honor...
Decking Midlo’s Halls
Ellen Tucker, Staff Writer
December 14, 2016
Filed under News from the Classroom
This year, the Midlo Scoop sponsored a Holiday Decorating Contest to help Midlo staff and students get into the holiday spirit. The contest started the first day back from Thanksgiving break and ended on Friday, December 9th. Teachers and staff had the freedom to decorate their doors any way they like...
Festa Momenta
December 13, 2016
Filed under News from the Classroom
Midlo Latin students got in the holiday spirit by going to the Atlantic at Charter Colony Assisted Living facility on December 6, 2016, to make ornaments and greeting cards with the residents. Â Several residents, who had taken Latin or had grandchildren who were taking Latin, were excited to follow th...
Spreading Minty Cheer
Michael DeMatteo, Marketing Editor; Staff Writer
December 12, 2016
Filed under Clubs and Activities
'Tis the season to be jolly, which is exactly what the Trojans for Tomorrow Club’s December service project creates. The Kindness Kanes they produce aim to spread joy and a little word of encouragement to students as they enter the building the Friday before exam week. Club members greeted stude...
Groovin’ into the Holiday Spirit
Merrill Livingston, Staff Writer
December 12, 2016
Filed under News from the Classroom
During second period on Thursday, December 8th, 2016, students excitedly piled into the auditorium for the annual Winter Concert to hear holiday favorites, provided by the band, orchestra, and chorus students. Chorus students dressed in holiday attire, as orchestra and band students adorned their ins...
