Announcements

Cookies with Santa

Wear your cozy Christmas pajamas and join us this Thursday, December 11 at 7:15 AM for cookies, hot cocoa, and stories with Santa.

Order forms have been sent home with students. Please return order forms and payment to Mrs. Mungandi by December 10.

Cookies are $3 each or 2 for $5. Hot cocoa is $1 each, with optional marshmallows and whipped cream add-ons for $1 each.

Christmas Spirit Days

Celebrate with some festive fun during our Christmas Spirit Days on December 11-19!

• Thursday, Dec. 11: Christmas Pajama Day

• Friday, Dec. 12: Christmas Socks

• Monday, Dec. 15: Christmas Colors and Hats

• Tuesday, Dec. 16: Ugly Christmas Sweaters

• Wednesday, Dec. 17: Christmas Decorations

• Thursday, Dec. 18: Christmas Characters

• Friday, Dec. 19: Nativity Characters

Turkey Trot Donations Due Dec. 12

We are collecting donations for our Turkey Trot through December 12! So far, we have raised almost $800.

All donations will go toward ADRA's Hurricane Melissa relief efforts in the Caribbean. Sponsors may either turn in their donations through the students or donate here: https://www.pucelementary.org/turkey-trot. 

This week, Mr. Richard from ADRA came to speak to the students about the work ADRA is doing on Jamaica and the Caribbean. The students had lots of questions and left with some souvenirs!

PUCE Christmas Concert Details

The PUCE Christmas program will be on December 17 at 6:30 PM at Paulin Hall on the PUC Campus. 

Arrival times - Be on time!
5th-8th grade arrive by 5:45 PM
3rd-4th grade arrive by 6:00 PM
K-2nd grade arrive by 6:10 PM

Students should be sure to wear concert black and white (no jeans or athletic shoes, please). Christmas accents are welcome!

Gingerbread House Contest

Our 5th Annual Gingerbread House Contest will take place at this year's PUCE Christmas concert on December 17 at Paulin Hall. There is an entry fee of $15 per house. Please turn in the entry form and fee to Mrs. Mungandi by December 16. 

Houses must be brought to the Paulin Hall lobby by 6:00 PM on December 17. They will be displayed and judged, and winners will be announced at the Christmas concert. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone's creative designs this year!

Concert Clothing Swap

With several performances right around the corner, we will have a table in the lobby set up for a concert clothing swap from now until Christmas Break. If you have concert black and white clothing that your children have outgrown, feel free to drop it off for others to use. If your child needs a new size, come browse and see what we have. Black pants, suit jackets, ties, dresses, black or white dress shirts, and black dress shoes are all great items to share.

St. Helena Little League Sign-Ups

Sign-ups for the 2026 Little League Softball and Baseball season are open to boys and girls ages 6-14. For those interested in participating, signups can be completed at www.sthelenalittleleague.org
 
Register before December 31st and receive a $30 discount. The season kicks off on January 25 with evaluations!
 
If you have any questions, email James Eyer @ jdeyer42@gmail.com

Free Women's Workout Class

A free women's workout class led by Ivana Verduzco is being offered on Fridays at 6:00 AM in the PUCE Gym. This is a great opportunity for women to build community through exercise!

Lunch Menu

Week of Dec 8-11

Monday: Haystacks

Tuesday: Pizza

Wednesday: Big Franks

Thursday: Mac & Cheese