It's Pajama Day!.
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y far, one of the coolest things that happens during St. Luke's Episcopal School homecoming week is Pajama Day. Of course, kids at school couldn't wait to get out of their normal school uniforms and into their comfiest, coziest PJs. So, this was going to be a special day, right? The always so buttoned-up and formal school hallways completely devolved into a pajama party. You have students walking around in flannel pants, huge t-shirts, and even a onesie or two. Gone was the usual serious vibe, replaced by this relaxed, fun energy, more so since teachers got in on it, too, trading in their slacks and button-downs for comfy robes and fuzzy slippers.
My favorite part of homecoming week is pajama day, because pajamas are comfortable for school. And I like homecoming because I get to go to the pep-rally at the upper campus.
On the University Campus, you get to see students hanging in small groups during breaks and at lunchtime to show off the designs on their pajama bottoms or even someone taking advantage of their comfort and dozing off! It was, for sure, a day of relaxation, and frankly, some let their hair down just to enjoy some simple joys of being a kid, or at least to pretend to be one for the day.
My favorite part of about pajama day is that we get to wear pajamas to school!
Of course, the little ones on the lower campus got in some of the fun and silliness of Homecoming Week too. Seeing the hallways and classrooms full of those little feet in fuzzy slippers, vibrantly patterned pants, and character onesies instantly just makes one feel so warm, happy, and all nostalgic. These children get all pumped up so much like little bunny rabbits skipping and then laughing their way to their desks, super stoked at that rare chance when comfort and chilling take priority over regular school clothes. This is a fabulous time for most of them to show off their favorite jammies with cartoon characters or bring along to school their favorite stuffed animal that has special memories attached.
The best part of pajama day is wearing my flower pajamas.
Pajama Day is not only a load of fun, but it's really cool for kids to feel that connection through something as simple as showing off their interests through their PJs. That's like a little break from the normal, letting them dive into learning with even more enthusiasm and happiness while chilling in the comfort vibes of "home." For many students, the best day of homecoming week was pajama day, which gave them a break from all the stressors at school and allowed them to chill with their classmates in a relaxed, comfy vibe.
I can wear pajamas!!
