St. Joseph School Looks Back At Christmas 2006

The beautiful 8th grade Nativity scene.

December was a busy month at St. Joseph School, where the birth of Jesus was marked by productions presented by the 1st, 3rd, 7th and 8th grades, as well at a Christmas Band Concert. Students in the Sodality Club organized their fellow students in a gift donation program to the youn patients at Schneiders Children's Hospital. The St. Joseph School PTA played its' part during the season by rallying "elves" to make wreaths for the annual PTA Wreath Sale. The event raises needed funds to support the school and kicks off the Christmas season with good cheer. At the PTA's Christmas Boutique students were able to purchase beautifully wrapped gift for their friends and family. The PTA also sponsored the always enjoyable Ornament Exchange for the preschool parents, as well as the Santa Breakfast which both fed and excited the little ones with a visit to old St. Nick. We hope you enjoy this special look back at the holy season of Christmas at St. Joseph School.

Photos: Thanks to Pauline Dombrowski, Lauren Harmon and Peter Lucey

The first graders in their nativity scene.

Ms. Puleo, far left, with students she advises in the Sodality Club. Sodality Club members unload presents for the children at Schneiders Children's Hospital. First graders portraying Mary and angels await curtain time in their classroom. A wise man gives Jesus a gift in the 8th grade production. Smiling angels at the First Grade Christmas production. A wise man gives Jesus his gift in the First Grade Christmas production. Beth Campbell serves Debbie Hayden the delicious catered food at the PTA Santa Breakfast. Mary and Joseph with a striking star in the 8th grade production. Eighth grade angels sing during their Nativity production. First grade Mary and Joseph in awe of the Newborn King. The flute section at work on their craft in the Christmas Band Concert. 8th grade angels off stage. Mr. Fisher expertly leads the school band in their Christmas Concert. The third graders sing their hearts out to the accompaniment of Sister Marie on the piano. The Sodality Club with the presents they arranged to have donated by students at St. Joseph School. Mary and her angels take a break during the 8th grade production. 8th grade angels look heavenly after their show. The seventh graders form a jolly chorus in their Christmas show. A conga line forms at the Santa Breakfast.