Dear ELC Families,

The holiday season is here, and we are excited to continue spreading cheer and joy throughout our ELC school community! This special time of year offers us a wonderful opportunity to come together, celebrate, and learn about the many traditions that make our families unique.

ELC Holiday Cultural Tree

Thank you for your wonderful contributions to helping us decorate our ELC Culture Tree! Each decoration reflects the unique stories, traditions, and creativity of our families, making it a beautiful representation of our community. We invite you to visit the tree and enjoy the amazing work of all our families. 

12 Days of Cheer 🎉
For 12 days, we’ll celebrate the holiday season with fun and festive activities—and the best part? Each day, your child is invited to wear something festive to join in the fun! From favorite holiday colors to themed outfits, we encourage everyone to participate and make the season bright.

Day 3: Holiday Bling & Grinch Day – Shine bright with your festive accessories or channel your inner Grinch!

Day 4: Jingle Bells – Add some jingle to your day by wearing bells.

Day 5: Tree Topper – Top it off with your favorite holiday hat!

Day 6: Candy Cane Day – Dress in red and white.

Day 7: Warm & Cozy Day – Bundle up in your coziest holiday wear.

Day 8: Tacky Sweater Day – Show off your most outrageous holiday sweater!

Day 9: Holiday Socks – Get festive from the toes up with holiday-themed socks.

Day 10: Mad About Plaid Day – Sport your favorite plaid outfit.

Day 11: Rudolph Day – Wear red and antlers to celebrate the season’s favorite reindeer.

Day 12: Polar Express & Winter Wonderland Day – Stay comfy in your favorite pajamas as we celebrate the magic of winter.

All Aboard the Winter Wonderland Express! 🚂
When: Friday, December 20, 9:30–11:00 AM
Where: [ELC Location/Multipurpose Room]
Cost: $10 per family

We are  thrilled to invite you to our Winter Wonderland Express, a magical holiday fundraiser featuring:

Story Time with holiday tales 🎶

Hot chocolate and festive treats ☕🍪

Craft stations 🖍️

Photo opportunities 📸

Details for Families:
On Monday, a flyer with event details will be sent home, along with an envelope for payment. Families who submit payment for the event will receive a “golden ticket” during check-in on the day of the event at our Winter Wonderland Ticket Booth. This ticket will be your family’s pass for all the fun!

This event is more than just holiday magic—it’s our first PTA fundraiser, and all proceeds will go toward supporting important initiatives for our students and school community. Your participation makes a big difference!

Thank you for your continued support in making this season magical for our children. We can’t wait to celebrate with you throughout the 12 Days of Holiday Cheer and at the Winter Wonderland Express!

Warm Wishes,

Ms. Williams