December has been filled with community winter fun in the form of an advisory door decorating contest, a winter music concert, and WinterFest winter activities. The contest and concert bonded students through hours of planning and practice, but WinterFest was a surprise afternoon of fun.
Door Decorating Contest
All grades participated in a LET class/advisory door decorating contest. Students spent a week collaborating and creating their winter wonderland doors. “The activity encouraged team building in a fun, friendly competitive atmosphere,” says Upper School Dean Sara Conyers, who initiated the contest. Doors were judged by division. Winners were:
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