Dobie teachers get in on elf-on-the-shelf tradition
December 14, 2017
The Dobie Jr. High staff is having a little fun with a new Elf on the Shelf tradition. Ms. Mendoza, a Spanish teacher, started the tradition this year at Dobie and teachers and staff are really enjoying it, sending emails with funny clues and getting really excited about finding it.
On Thursday, Mr. Barbee emailed the following clue, a poem, to staff:
Sawing lumber far away
From my branches as they sway.
Getting around is not easy
With all those children Running “Breezy”.
Hopefully it’s not a bungle.
Cause I’m hiding in the Jungle!
Elf on the shelves are a Christmas tradition that have captured the hearts of children everywhere who welcome home one of Santa’s Scout Elves each holiday season. The magical Scout Elves help Santa manage his naughty and nice lists by reporting back to him at the North Pole nightly. or she tells Santa if the children have been good or bad for that day. His Scout Elves serve as his eyes and ears in homes around the world.
The elf hides in different places and you try to go find it the next day. If you touch the elf it will lose all of its Christmas magic that Santa gave it and that you gave it from believing.
To introduce the new tradition, Ms. Mendoza sent out a email to all staff. “After seeing the movie “Coco,” I was quickly reminded about my family traditions. I would like to start one Elf on the Shelf,” she wrote. “This tradition is new to me and I would like to start it with you all. If you should find the elf, you will get a prize. I hope that you will find this tradition to be a fun one. Happy Hunting!”
Ms. Mendoza said she thinks the new tradition is a positive one. “The teachers like the elf idea and it brings laughter and joy to the school,” she said, adding that she started the tradition because she thought it would be fun.
On December 5th Ms. Ledwick found the elf and hid it. She sent a email that said, “The Elf on the Shelf is up to no good! When you find him, please return him to Ms. Mendoza for a prize!!!”
On December 6th, Mrs. P.J. found the Elf on the Shelf. The elf was hiding on the copying machine, with copies of papers. “I never win anything, so I was really excited to find it,” Mrs. P.J. said. “What a fun tradition!”
Karys Marcum • Feb 1, 2018 at 2:07 pm
love the topic very cute
Davis Donicht • Dec 14, 2017 at 2:57 pm
I really liked the article and i love the idea of the elf on the shelf tradition
Sandra Escobar • Dec 14, 2017 at 2:54 pm
I have a elf I think its nice that you did a article on it.
Sophia Huskanovic • Dec 14, 2017 at 2:48 pm
Nice article! It was very fun to read. I’ve never had a Elf on the shelf. It seems so fun.
Lilly Avila • Dec 14, 2017 at 2:04 pm
I really liked the article. I like all the quotes from the teachers.
Karys Marcum • Dec 14, 2017 at 2:02 pm
It was a cute story that can be updated every few weeks or days!
Gelyan Santiago • Dec 14, 2017 at 1:57 pm
I love this tradition is really cool how Ms.Mendoza made it up
Kaitlyn Baker • Dec 14, 2017 at 1:54 pm
Great Article. I loved all the quotes from the teachers.
Alivia Cooper • Dec 14, 2017 at 1:49 pm
I love this article. I have an elf on the shelf too. Hes always up to no good! 😉
mona casas • Dec 14, 2017 at 1:11 pm
i like how we were getting informed on our schools new tradition . the structure of this article is very good.
Bryan Gutierrez • Dec 14, 2017 at 1:04 pm
Great article. keep up the good work!
Reese Evans • Dec 14, 2017 at 12:59 pm
What a cool thing Ms. Mendoza did!
David Staton • Dec 14, 2017 at 12:51 pm
Sounds like a fun tradition !!!
Kaydence Hicks • Dec 14, 2017 at 12:50 pm
This is a really good article! I like how you switched from talking about the tradition here at Dobie to talking about Elf on the Shelf and what it is. Overall, great job!!
Ariana Viera • Dec 14, 2017 at 12:49 pm
Those elf’s are never up to good
Carina Ethier • Dec 14, 2017 at 12:49 pm
This is a really good article good job!
Anayah Butler • Dec 14, 2017 at 11:08 am
I love your article!