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PHOTOS Alberton School Christmas Decorating

MONTE TURNER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 9 months AGO
by MONTE TURNER
Mineral Independent | December 17, 2024 11:00 PM

Sunday afternoon in the Alberton School cafeteria, families were having a wonderful time making and decorating gram cracker houses while enjoying warm beverages and snacks. Josie Hayes-Johnson, who is a mental health specialist for the school and involved with PEAK (Promoting Excellence in Alberton-area Kids) and PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) said they added a movie this year, "The Nightmare Before Christmas" for those kids who finished early or ate their construction material (jellybeans, candy canes, frosting, and sprinkles) rather than build. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)

      


      
      


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