On the morning of December 7th, Farmingdale High School opened its doors for the annual Dalers Deck the Halls Holiday Breakfast. This beloved tradition fills bellies with delicious food and fills hearts with a sense of togetherness and giving. Each year, the Farmingdale Council of PTA's ensures that the magic of the holidays touches all corners of the community, reminding everyone of the power of kindness and generosity.
In the blink of an eye, elves worked their magic to turn the high school commons into a winter wonderland that could melt even the Grinch's icy heart. The Deck the Halls celebration unfolded with a mouthwatering hot breakfast served by Superintendent Paul Defendini and the Farmingdale Board of Education. A vibrant DJ entertained the families with cheerful holiday tunes as guests were invited to indulge in games and crafts. Tables adorned with raffle baskets lined the area while sizzling hot chocolate stations added to the festive atmosphere. Enchanting characters from Frozen, Charlie Brown, The Grinch, and the Polar Express wandered through, bringing joy to all. The celebrations reached new levels of joy when the legendary Mr. and Mrs. Claus arrived, captivating guests as they posed for photographs.
Dozens of volunteers gathered to support the event. Theatre students from Farmingdale High School were dressed in full costume, warmly welcoming guests and posing for photographs. Enthusiastic National Honor Society members served as Santa’s helpers, guiding young Dalers through various craft stations where they could make ornaments, reindeer food, and holiday cookies. Additionally, there was an exciting elf scavenger hunt and a special mailbox where children could drop off their letters to Santa.
The annual holiday breakfast is a charity event with 100% of the proceeds used to purchase holiday gifts for Farmingdale families.