Monday, Jan. 30 - Pajama Day was the main event this morning at El Cerrito’s St. Jerome School as they joined other Catholic schools across the country celebrating national Catholic Schools Week.

This week-long observance is an annual celebration of the role that Catholic elementary and secondary schools across the country play in providing a values-added education.

On the yard at St. Jerome this morning kids arrived in their pajamas with big smiles. Many of them carried a stuffed animal in addition to their schools books and bags. Students romped on the yard examining each others colorful attire and greeting teachers, many of whom were also sporting their PJ‘s.

The celebration began yesterday with an Open House and Book Faire which brought current and prospective families to the school to check out classrooms, school projects and to meet teachers and staff.

Events will continue through the week and include special dress days for students. The Book Faire concludes on Tuesday.

Alison Wilkie, Principal at St Jerome School looks forward to this week's activities. “We are so happy to join schools across the nation celebrating faith, academics and service at St. Jerome.”