EDUCATION

Edison Elementary brings 'The Nutcracker' to life during literacy night

Steve Stokes
Special to Ashland Times-Gazette

Edison Elementary School held a family literacy night on Tuesday celebrating "The Nutcracker" ballet.

The Ashland Regional Ballet performs during "The Nutcracker" family literacy night at Edison Elementary Tuesday.

The school was decorated in the ballet's them. Dancers from the Ashland Regional Ballet entertained families with mini performances.

Creative movement leader Mark Koehler works with students during "The Nutcracker" family literacy night at Edison Elementary.

Creative movement specialist Mark Koehler, who plays the Rat King character, worked with students and their families throughout the evening.

Activities included ornament making, visits with Santa and photos with ballet dancers.

Aubrey Windsor works on a Christmas craft during at Edison Elementary's literacy night.

Students and their families were able to visit the school's book fair. Each student was given a book about "The Nutcracker."