The hallways, classrooms and gymnasium at Stella Maris Catholic Elementary School were filled with the holiday spirit – and people – last week.
The school held its Christmas open house last Thursday night with students, parents and grandparents streaming through the building. After being greeted by students at the door and handed maps, people were treated to a mini-Christmas concert in the gymnasium, a “selfie-station,” a food drive, Christmas card making, a raffle for multiple Christmas baskets, Christmas colouring, a candy stand, a “Minute to Win It” game, “Just Dance” Christmas edition, writing letters to Santa Claus and hot chocolate and cookie decorating.
Candace Zimmerman, one of the teachers who formed a committee to plan the event, was happy with how the open house turned out.
“It has been a fabulous event,” said Zimmerman. “We have had so many families come out.”
Zimmerman said the mini-Christmas concert came about because students were still interested in performing for their families and friends.
“The students were interested in performing because they wanted the opportunity to do it for their families.”
Activities around the school were enjoyed by all, she indicated.
“There’s a lot of different activities,” said Zimmerman. “There’s something for everyone.”
The entire school participated, she pointed out. Stella Maris also had a bulletin board decorating contest.
“There’s a lot of people that helped make this evening successful,” said Zimmerman. “It’s the entire school family that put it on.”
Stella Maris principal Marisa Wismer was also pleased with what she saw.
“What a great school community building event,” said Wismer.
Stella Maris Christmas Open House enjoyed by the entire school
By Ron Giofu
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