Manteo Elementary and Nags Head Elementary have generously donated space to Sea Change for our weekly adult ESL classes, so it was a pleasure to participate in their holiday events.
Winter Wonderland Fundraiser at Manteo Elementary
Every December parents, students, and community members come together to usher in the holiday season. Students enjoy caroling and craft activities and games. Local artisans sell crafts and homemade food stuffs. The highpoint is a silent raffle in the cafeteria where you can bid on anything from tree service to weekend getaways to fishing tackle to jewelry. The halls are filled with energy from one end of the school to the other. And the funds raised support key programs and educational services.
Holiday Dual Immersion Luncheon at Nags Head Elementary
It can be difficult to spend the holidays away from home, especially if you are in a foreign country. Our dual immersion teachers worked overtime to make the first semester of this new program a success, and we wanted to celebrate their contributions. We invited teachers, administrators, parents, and students to a potluck luncheon where each person brought their favorite holiday dish to share. Students played bilingual Lotería and made crafts while parents chatted with the teachers and each other. The party ended with a bilingual sing along