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Second grade students learn about Chanukah traditions

Families share Chanukah traditionsJanuary 4, 2012 – The Orzell, Schoen and Wiener families recently shared some Chanukah traditions with Scotchtown Avenue Elementary School students in Valerie Cassel’s second grade class.

Students learned that Chanukah, or the “Festival of Lights,” celebrates hope, freedom, dedication and miracles.

During the visit, the families shared the traditional Chanukah story and told fun facts about the holiday. They read a “Hoppy Chanukah” story book by Linda Glaser and played the traditional dreidel game. Students also lit a Menorah and posed for a group picture in the form of a “human Menorah.”

Traditional holiday treats were enjoyed by students, including chocolate Chanukah Gelt, Mama’s Potato Latkes with applesauce and Jelly Donuts.

Students pose as a "human Menorah"Top photo: From left, Eli Wiener, Mia Schoen, Jason Orzell, Stacey Orzell and Brian Orzell share Chanukah traditions with second graders in Valerie Cassel's class.

Bottom photo: Students in Valerie Cassel's second grade class pose as a “human Menorah.”