Organizer Mary Ellen Drogalis and daughter inspect the hundreds of wreaths made and sold by PTA mothers and awaiting pick up in the Auditorium. St. Joseph School proudly displays a scrapbook of their Christmas events throughout December. From the wreathmaking sale to the Santa Breakfast, the PTA kept busy. The children were reminded of the true reason for the season as even nursery students re-enacted the nativity scene. In the December assembly, first graders had the honor of performing a presentation for the parents complete with a host of angels, shepherds, Mary, Joseph and even one little girl who played the star of Bethlehem. Later, third graders staged a musical play about toys discovering the gift of Jesus to us all. The events set a joyful tone for both parents and students alike and were an appropriately prayerful segue into the Christmas holidays which followed soon after.

Mrs. Campbell's nursery students re-enact the nativity scene.

Joanna Castoro (left of Santa), chairperson of the PTA Santa Breakfast, and her team.A first grade angel looks out from the heavenly host during their play.Event co-chair Joan Donohue (co-chairing with Michelle Jabour, not shown) creates the perfect wreath with Pat Tateosian looking on.Parents and students socialize at the Santa Breakfast.Children welcome fellow students to the PTA Santa Breakfast.Restless shepherds during the first grade play.Steve Ilardi and sons enjoy their breakfast with Santa.Excited children tell Santa their wishes at the Santa Breakfast."Mary" sings during the third grade play.Third grade "toys" surround Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus in the final scene of their play.