Witches, Wolves, and Charlie Brown Roamed the Intermediate School on Monday

By Jillian Daley

Happy Halloween! In honor of this October tradition, here’s what a few North Marion Intermediate School students third-graders (and their principal) wore for the dress-up holiday on Oct. 31 and how they selected their costume of choice:

• Charlie Brown: Principal David Sheldon: “When I was a boy, I carried a Snoopy stuffy everywhere as my security blanket. I also grew up watching the Peanuts holiday specials each year. Finally, as an adult, each fall, I inundate my life with the soothing sounds of Vince Guaraldi, who composed all of the music for the Peanuts soundtrack.” [Sheldon also played music in conjunction with his costume. Don’t miss the video!]

• Witch: Natalie Cortes Sanchez: “I’ve never been a witch before, so I thought that I’d try it.”

• Devil: Donna Torres: She gave no reason, but just smiled!

• Soldier: Alina Correa: “My uncle, he was in the Army, and he was there for a really long time, and the whole family missed him.”

• Police officer: Noelia Muñoz Romero: “It was the the only thing that I liked. It has enough details, and it’s shiny.”

• Wolf: Brooklyn Isaksen: “I have a tail! I like things with tails, fluffy tails. I really like animals.”

• Marionette (puppet): Emma Arano Fernandez: “I wanted to be something scary. I hate clowns, and the the closest thing that’s scary is a marionette.”

Around the School District:

• The Primary School celebrated Orange and Black Day, with kiddos combining the colors in lieu of costumes.

• The Middle School held a Halloween assembly featuring treats and costumes.

• Although there was celebrating all around at the High School, one of the high points was that the staff wore a team costume, becoming a pack of dominos.

Happy Halloween, once again, North Marion!

To share stories on the North Marion School District, email Communications Specialist Jillian Daley at jillian.daley@nmarion.k12.or.us.