Colonial Days, a Laguna Beach tradition

Melanie Lewis

At El Morro Elementary School we have enjoyed the many PTA activities

provided thus far. Nov. 22 to 23 our Colonial Days committee, led by

Lynn Gregory, transformed our multipurpose room into a creation of

colonial times. New this year was the many painted murals used for

the backdrops. They included cornhusk dolls, quilting, candle making,

dancing and many others. After 19 years of tradition it is still a

favorite among all those involved.

The kindergarten students and teachers decorated the holiday tree

at the Winter Festival by making ornaments. The tree will be donated

to a needy family in Laguna. They shared milk and cookies and warm

happy feelings with each other. The tree took third place in “Best

Decorated Tree.”

The fifth-grade graduation committee sold poinsettias that are

sure to make many homes beautiful this time of year. They are also

selling a special El Morro blend of coffee, Mr. Bean, available for

purchase throughout the year. If you haven’t tried it, you should, it

is very good and great for gift giving this time of year.

After break, the third- through fifth-grade students will be

practicing for the annual talent show. This year, the show will be

held on Feb. 11 at the high school.

Thank you to all of the volunteers who have made the incredible

activities at El Morro possible. We also thank our talented teaching

staff for its continued efforts in taking the best and making it

better for all of the students.

* MELANIE LEWIS is the president of the El Morro Elementary School

PTA.