PTSA fundraiser features visit from Santa

Briana Falcon, right, takes a photo of her sons Christian Gonzalez, left, 19-months, and Victor Falcon, 9, with Santa Claus during the Dinner with Santa event at Maie Ellis Elementary School. Shane Gibson photos

Dinner with Santa volunteer Sandra Cabrera, left, serves a spaghetti dinner to Maie Ellis Elementary School second grade teacher Jacqueline Garland during the school holiday event.

Maie Ellis Elementary School second grade student Katie Youngren sings a Christmas song for guests attending the school's Dinner with Santa event, a PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) fundraiser, Dec. 14.

Maie Ellis Elementary School students perform a variety of Christmas songs as second grade student Eddie Gay, center, dances in front of the stage, Dec. 14.

Maie Ellis Elementary second grade twin sisters Alejandra, left, and Gabriela Melendez participate at a free arts and crafts table during the school's PTSA fundraiser, Dec. 14.

Santa Claus joins a group of Maie Ellis Elementary School students for a singing performance, Dec. 14. The event also included a Shop Santa Store and free milk and cookies.

Maie Ellis Elementary first grade student Joselin Reyes, right, has her face painted by volunteer artist Leticia Stamos, Dec. 14.

Guests attending the Maie Ellis Elementary School Dinner with Santa event place silent auction bids on gift baskets donated by members of the community. Proceeds from the silent auction benefit the school's PTSA.