Mr. Hank Schumacher, a resident of Husser
and board member of Tangipahoa Parish Farm Bureau, came to Loranger
Elementary School to read The Cajun Night Before Christmas in his native tongue to Ms. Benita Jenkins first grade class. Mr. Schumacher's hometown was Bayou Gauche where he was born and raised. The students also listened to the story of Petite Rouge~A
Cajun Red Riding Hood. Afterwards, the class shared candy canes and completed coloring activities.
Mrs. Braddy and her first grade class, as well as other LES first grade classes, celebrated the holiday by participating in a Polar Express lesson. The day began with Mrs. Braddy, the conductor, greeting her "passengers" and presenting each with a "train ticket". The day was filled with Polar Express lessons and activities.