{"id":14839,"date":"2025-03-31T11:43:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T18:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/gauldin\/?p=14839"},"modified":"2025-03-14T12:38:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T19:38:31","slug":"spring-break-april-14-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/gauldin\/2025\/03\/31\/spring-break-april-14-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Break | April 14-21"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Spring Break is just around the corner! There will be <strong>no school from April 14\u201321<\/strong>, 2025. Classes will resume on <strong>TUESDAY, April 22<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy your break and see you back refreshed and ready to learn!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple + Fun Spring Break Ideas for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While spring break may seem far away, April will be here before we know it. It\u2019s never too early to start planning for ideas to keep your students entertained and help make sure that they have fun during their time off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Downey Unified families are able to take trips together during spring break, but sometimes schedules, budgets, and other factors don\u2019t allow for those getaways every year. Thankfully, there are still plenty of ways for kids to stay occupied during their week at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make homemade cards for friends and family <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Making cards for others is a simple activity that doesn\u2019t involve many materials and creates crafts that bring smiles and warm hearts. It also allows students to practice their writing, communication, drawing, and coloring skills while doing something fun and meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Go on a neighborhood scavenger hunt<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A scavenger hunt through the neighborhood might take a little more effort and involvement from parents, it\u2019s a wonderful way for kids to use critical-thinking skills and completing tasks under pressure while also having an enjoyable time in an engaging activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make a movie or play with friends or siblings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> While students are away from the classroom setting, it\u2019s important for them to keep their creative abilities sharp. When kids work on developing storylines, writing scripts, portraying characters, and presenting to an audience, they use essential skills that are beneficial in both the classroom and other areas of their lives. Plus, it\u2019s entertaining for kids and parents alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Create an obstacle course<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s set up inside or outside, an obstacle course is a great way for kids to tap into their creativity, challenge themselves physically and mentally, and take part in an enjoyable activity either with friends and siblings or by themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Go for a bike ride<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopping on a bike on a sunny spring day is an ideal way to soak up some Vitamin D and enjoy the beautiful California weather while also taking part in a healthy physical activity. As an added bonus, there are plenty of gorgeous surroundings and nearby destinations to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make a meal together <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, spaghetti, homemade pizza, or a more time-intensive meal like dumplings from scratch, making a meal together is not only a great way to spend quality time with one another but also helps kids learn valuable life skills (e.g., patience, cooperation, measuring, nutrition, etc.) that they can carry with them throughout their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Have a bonfire with family and\/or friends<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Going to a bonfire pit together as a family or with friends to make s\u2019mores and enjoy a cool spring evening with loved ones is a great way to make sure that kids not only stay entertained and have fun over the break but that they are also able to enjoy relaxing situations with the important people in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever you and your family decide to do over the spring break holiday, we hope that you have a safe and enjoyable time and are excited to return to school refreshed and ready to finish off another incredible year. For important dates for the remainder of the school year, you can access our <a href=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-25-School-Calendar-FINAL.pdf\">academic calendar<\/a>, and you can always visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/\">DUSD website<\/a> for additional information to any questions you may have.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring Break is just around the corner! There will be no school from April 14\u201321, 2025. 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