[December 22, 2011]  There are so many things to do before Christmas -- put up the tree, bake cookies, wrap presents and decorate the principal. Miss Faith's pre-K class at Carroll Catholic School finished that final item on the list Wednesday when they asked Mr. Welch to their classroom. He thought they wanted him to have a glass of punch. They did want him to share treats, but first he got to be a Christmas principal, complete with garland, colored baubles and candy canes. Since they had plenty of decorations, they invited Mrs. Craig, the school secretary, to come join the fun. The girls decorated Mrs. Craig and the boys decorated Mr. Welch. Parents brought treats and snacks and spent the last morning before Christmas break celebrating with a room full of elf-sized partiers.

Pictures by Marla Blair

Mrs. Craig and Mr. Welch were invited to the pre-K classroom to help celebrate Christmas. They were part of the program by being decorated like trees.

With many ideas about design and much chatter as they worked their magic, the girls went around Mrs. Craig with items of mass decoration.

The boys continued to look for spaces where hooks would fit and more baubles could be added. One student suggested the outfit would not be complete without a candy cane hanging from an ear.

Always the good sport, Mr. Welch exhibits the final result of the boys' efforts and their random acts of holiday fever.

All decked out with garland, colored balls and giant snowflakes, Mrs. Craig poses with the pre-K girls who put her outfit together.

For several weeks students have been wearing shirts with Christmas trees and other holiday decorations. Some of those may have inspired their ideas for decorating Mr. Welch and Mrs. Craig.

The boys slowly began circling Mr. Welch with garland, but their excitement increased as they saw how good he looked, so they added more decorations.
 

Parents brought snacks and treats for the holiday party. The pre-K teacher, Miss Faith (facing the class), and her aide Miss Martin (back, right) wore their elf hats to add to the spirit of the day.

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