Christmas at Northwood!

(The students of SGA with Santa Clause!)

As mentioned in my previous blog, Student Government hosted a Kid’s Christmas party on Saturday! And I must say, it was a definite success – especially if success is measured in glitter. (That stuff gets EVERYWHERE!)

  

(Creating cotton ball crafts!)

When the kids arrived, they were immediately able to get into the Christmas spirit. Throughout the afternoon, participants were able to decorate cookies (sprinkles galore!), create Santa Clause out of a paper plate and cotton balls, design one-of-a-kind Christmas cards, receive a gift from Santa, play games, and hear some classic Christmas stories! The kids and volunteers alike had a great time.

(Cookie decorating with Lisa Nguyen!)

Not only was the party funded by the donations given at the Ice Skating party, gifts given by Santa were part of an Angel Tree program the students of Northwood also participated in. Each child had three Christmas wishes, and students could choose someone to adopt and grant one of their wishes! It was definitely fun to see their elated reactions and watch them play with their gifts.  

(The 'angels' receiving their gifts from Santa!)

Also, I would like to thank all of our student volunteers who helped make this event possible! Whether it was handing out goldfish, taking pictures, or sweeping glitter out of the floor’s cracks, the students were a key component in the afternoon of fun festivities. 

I hope next year we can reach out to even more kids, in an even more impactful way!  

Merry Christmas!

~Melissa