By Caden Simpson – Social Media Editor

Jonathan Law High School has kicked off Lawmas Week to get students into the holiday spirit during the last few days before break.  

Starting on December 8, teachers and their Advisory groups began decorating their classroom doors to participate in a Door Decorating Contest – just one of the few activities Lawmas has in store. 

“The purpose of the contest is to promote community spirit and group dynamics through a seasonal activity while encouraging creativity, craftsmanship, and teaming skills,” said Dean of Students Mr. Ragaini, who is conducting the contest. “Each Advisory class will work together to decorate around their classroom door or around another designated door at Jonathan Law in celebration of Lawmas.” 

Teachers had December 9, December 16, and December 19 to decorate with their class, and almost every teacher has participated so far.

“I have a combined advisory with Mrs. Branco and three doors so we are doing a few different themes,” science teacher Ms. Doolan said. “Each of my students decorated a snow globe that has their picture in it, and we even made snow globes for my dog Bucky and Mrs. Branco’s dog Delilah.  We also made an interactive ‘What brings you JOY’ sign for students to write on.”

The contest continues throughout the last week before break, and the winner will be, determined by a secret panel of judges

“The winning advisory class will be given a special treat when we come back from break,” Ragaini said.

Not only is the door contest underway, but the Broadcast Journalism class has once again produced two Lawmas videos, “Twas the Night Before Lawmas” and “What Do You Want For Lawmas?”

“Each year, we produce two videos to celebrate the Lawmas season and we are continuing that tradition again this year,” Broadcast Journalism teacher Mr. Kulenych said. “We are excited to debut this year’s rendition of  ‘Twas The Night Before Lawmas’ and a video that asks the Law community what they want for Lawmas this year.”

Students and staff at Law have the entire week planned out to fully embrace the Lawmas spirit.

“The goal of all these activities is to get the entire school in the Lawmas spirit and to have a fun final week before break,” Kulenych said. 

Mingle and Jingle Lawmas Day will occur Thursday, December 22, where students will choose between numerous activities to participate in rather than going to their classes for the second half of the day.

“Students are able to choose between basketball, bracelet making, a dog room, and even yoga as options,” senior Ben Rossi said. “Students can choose two out of 20 activities to do in place of 7th and 8th period classes.”

Spirit week will take place throughout December 19- 22, with Pajama Day kicking it off.

“In order, the Spirit Week days are Holiday Pajamas, Ugly Sweaters, Warm Winter Clothes, and White Out,” Broadcast student Elly Van Waveren. “Spirit Week is just another attempt to get students to participate in Lawmas and get excited for the holidays.”