The holiday season arrived and Christmas magic thrived at St. Joseph’s Indian School. Snowflakes danced their way down from the sky above. Winking and shimmering lights turned ordinary rooms into cozy, comfy spaces. Down the hallways, sounds of tiny feet skipping along to cheerful Christmas tunes filled the school. Students dressed in their coziest, most colorful pajamas and made their way to a steaming cup of hot cocoa — their smiles as sweet as the marshmallows waiting for them.
Are you feeling the Christmas magic yet?
December is truly a wondrous time at St. Joseph’s. A big part of what made this season so special was our 12 Days of Christmas dress-up days.
Leading up to Christmas break, 12 days were dedicated to Christmas festivities! Each day infused students and staff with the holiday spirit.
Here’s a look back at how the last 12 days unfolded:
Day 1: Ugly Sweater Day
The dress-up days kicked off with festive fashion! From jingle bells to stickers, students and staff dressed in their tackiest holiday sweaters.
Day 2: Pajama Day
The coziness factor soared on Pajama Day! Whether in flannel sets, onesies or fuzzy slippers, everyone enjoyed a relaxed day in their favorite comfy sleepwear.
“Our favorite dress up day was … PAJAMA DAY,” said the third grade class in unison.
Day 3: Reindeer Games
Oh, deer! Reindeer Games brought antlers, brown attire and even a few shiny red noses to life.
Day 4: Candy Cane Day
Stripes were the star of the show on Candy Cane Day! Decked out in red and white, participants embodied the classic holiday treat.
Day 5: Merry “Fitmas”
Fitness met festivity as everyone embraced their sporty side. From workout clothes to jerseys, students and staff showed off their “fitmas” pride.
Day 6: Cozy Christmas Day
Flannel pants, oversized hoodies and sweatpants were the uniform of the day as everyone embraced the theme of comfort.
“Personally my favorite dress up day has been Cozy Christmas Day,” said St. Joseph’s principal, Sharmel.
Day 7: Plaid Day
Campus was overrun with plaid patterns of every color. We were sure glad for plaid!
“My favorite day was plaid day because it’s my favorite pattern,” said a third grader, Marayah.
Day 8: Christmas Movie Day
Lights, camera, Christmas! Students and staff came dressed as their favorite holiday movie characters.
Day 9: Holiday Cheer — Wear Your Sports Gear Day
Decked out in jerseys and team colors, everyone cheered for their favorite sports teams.
Day 10: Feeling Frosty
The halls sparkled in shades of white and blue as everyone channeled their inner Frosty the Snowman.
Day 11: Whoville Day
It sure was a quirky day on Whoville Day as students and staff embraced the fun aesthetic of the Grinch’s hometown.
Day 12: Ho, Ho, Ho — Santa Day!
The 12 Days of Christmas wrapped up with Santa Day! Students and staff wore Santa hats and Christmas colors before heading home for Christmas break!
St. Joseph’s Indian School coordinates events throughout the year and organizes dress up days like these to create an inviting atmosphere for students and staff members.
“Our dress up days are to make this time between breaks fun. It is something we can all do together while still working and learning,” said Sharmel.
As the holidays approach, may the festive spirit that filled our campus extend to you and your loved ones. Christ Thuŋpi — Merry Christmas — from all of us at St. Joseph’s Indian School!
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