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Braden River Elementary hosts pajama party

The East County school offered its annual Winter Wonderland Jan. 13.


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 9:00 p.m. January 13, 2016
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Do you know the recipe to Piggie Pie?

While she read the children's story "Piggie Pie!" by Margie Palatini, Braden River Elementary teacher Heather Dragon spelled out the recipe for a witch's favorite meal, which consists of one eyeball of a fly; two shakes of a rattlesnakes rattle; three belly hairs of a possum and eight plump pigs.

"There's only one thing I need," Dragon said to students in her best witch cackle. "Piggie Pie."

Students snacked on pizza and sipped hot cocoa on the floor mats scattered throughout the Braden River classroom during Winter Wonderland, Jan. 13.

Other than story time, the pajama party also offered literacy-focused games, such as rhyming, crafts, snacks and other family-friendly activities.

 

Five-year-old Beau Murphy chalks up construction paper during the event.
Five-year-old Beau Murphy chalks up construction paper during the event.
Faculty members Nancy King and Linda Applegate dress for the occasion.
Faculty members Nancy King and Linda Applegate dress for the occasion.
Danielle Ballard laughs while her co-worker Angelica Muench shows off her pajamas.
Danielle Ballard laughs while her co-worker Angelica Muench shows off her pajamas.
The Perry family — Gregory, Jennifer and Johnny — find snacks and hot drinks.
The Perry family — Gregory, Jennifer and Johnny — find snacks and hot drinks.
Six-year-old Gabriella Ortega cuts and glues a project to bring home.
Six-year-old Gabriella Ortega cuts and glues a project to bring home.
Heather Dragon reads
Heather Dragon reads "Piggie Pie!" to a classroom of students and their parents.
Kimberly Lavick, a kindergarten student, snacks on pizza and enjoys story time.
Kimberly Lavick, a kindergarten student, snacks on pizza and enjoys story time.
P.J. Jackson and John Emoposimto draw funny pictures on a dry-erase board.
P.J. Jackson and John Emoposimto draw funny pictures on a dry-erase board.
Riley Dotson, 7, enjoys hot cocoa in her pajamas and robe she brought from home.
Riley Dotson, 7, enjoys hot cocoa in her pajamas and robe she brought from home.
Four-year-old Nyla Muno brought a friend with her to the event.
Four-year-old Nyla Muno brought a friend with her to the event.
Emily Ellis and Lindsay Page show off colorful pajamas.
Emily Ellis and Lindsay Page show off colorful pajamas.
Brothers Ty and Parley Hansen satisfy their sweet teeth.
Brothers Ty and Parley Hansen satisfy their sweet teeth.
Kay Wade is visiting from Pennsylvania and attended the event with her granddaughter, Lauren.
Kay Wade is visiting from Pennsylvania and attended the event with her granddaughter, Lauren.

 

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