Charles W. Eliot Middle School PTA invites the community to join students and their families on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011 for an evening of music, art, and pre-holiday cheer.

The Winter Festival will kick off at 5:30 PM. Come and get a cup of cider or cocoa in the new student garden on Calaveras St., get a bite to eat in the Parent Room near the school’s front entrance, check out student art work, the Pix-by-Tweens photobooth, robotics demonstration, and more – then join us in the auditorium at 7 PM for the winter concert featuring our Concert & Jazz Bands, Orchestra, and Spirit Team.

This event is open to the community. No ticket purchase or RSVP is required. Features of the festival include:

• Seasonal songs & warm beverages in the new student garden
• Student art exhibit
• PTA bake sale and crafts from local artisans
• Information for parents and community members
• Student robotics demo
• Room 13 Art Studio – holiday portrait photos and art sale
• Raffle (spa package, Trader Joe goody-bag, and more)
• Visit Eliot’s new Parent Resource Room
• Winter concert

Eliot Middle School is at 2184 N. Lake Avenue.