Spirit Week

The 3 school days before Christmas was deemed 'Spirit Week'.  Anyone could participate by dressing up as indicated.  I found this a bit odd as 'Spirit Week' for us growing up was the week before Homecoming.  But in a school as diverse as Izzy's, I think they try to make the holiday fun without eliminating anyone in particular.

 

 Day #1:  Pierce Pride

I had no idea what they had in mind with this day.  It's not like we have many options for clothing with Pierce School on it.  So off to the craft store to be creative.  Pierce's mascot is a Penguin.  I'm ashamed to admit I bedazzled Izzy's shirt!

 

 Day #2:  Sports

I also wasn't sure what to do on this day since Izzy isn't in any structured sports activity.  The weekend before we watched the Husker's win the National title in Volleyball.  Izzy really enjoyed watching that game.  While trying to think of something to wear this day, Izzy remembered having this cheerleading outfit and wanted to wear it.  It was a bit too small (size 4-5) but it worked with some layers.  That night she informed me she received many comments on being a cheerleader.  I guess no one else was dressed up as on.

 



Day #3:  Fictional Character

Izzy was not sure what this day meant.  I explained to her that fictional characters are ones that aren't real.  She wanted an example.  I was trying to think of an example that we could use with what we had at home.  Thinking of her being Elsa for Halloween the year prior, I said Elsa was a fictional character.  She replied that Elsa was real though.  Again, another example of how the magic is alive in her!  I then defined a fictional character as one she reads about in a book or watches on TV.  Since Christmas was around the corner, she asked if she could be Rudolph the red nosed reindeer.  How could I say no?  I was a bit worried about what her teachers would say.  But when we went to school, the door greater opened her coat to reveal she was an elf.  I knew then we were good to go.