As we get closer to next week’s opening of the new Driscoll School, we were very lucky to arrange a sneak peek into the new building… for our students’ stuffies! Read on for the story of:
THE (SECOND) GREAT DRISCOLL STUFFIE SLEEPOVER ADVENTURE!
Some of our students may remember last year’s Stuffie Sleepover (if you don’t, you can check it out here). Let’s just say things didn’t always go according to plan… those stuffies sure knew how to get into mischief!
But, as we started getting ready to move into the new Driscoll School, the stuffies really wanted to visit the school again. They promised not to get into any trouble this time. But would they be able to behave?
Our students dropped their stuffies in the current building’s Theater first thing on Wednesday morning. After everyone had been checked in, we counted how many friends would be spending the night at Driscoll. Last year’s 107 stuffies must have invited some friends, because this year we counted 168 stuffies!
But before the fun could get started, there was some bad news. There had been a construction delay, and the new Driscoll School had not yet received its C.O.S.O. (Certificate of Stuffie Occupancy). Mr. Youkilis came into the Theater to warn all the stuffies that they were not allowed into the new Driscoll School.
But do you think that stopped them?
Of course not!
Mr. Youkilis had barely left the Theater before the stuffies started thinking of ways to get into the new Driscoll School. They finally decided to sneak a few stuffies in through the front door, who could keep an eye out while the rest sneaked in.
Drake, the Black Dog, Abby Cadabby, Charmander, and Count Puppers stayed at the Front Desk keeping watch for trouble. Before long, all the stuffies had sneaked into the new Driscoll School!
But where would they go?
Everywhere, of course!
Mia, Bismarck, T Rex, Slothy, and Beulah wanted to check out the new Theater. They were a little disappointed that the chairs weren’t set up yet.
But that didn’t stop Gogloyelle, Clifford, Narwhal, Sloth, and Cookies and Cream from trying to have a concert on the new stage!
Seagull, Taco, Elys, and Avi went up to the second floor to look down on the Theater from the balcony.
Indy Bear even tried to figure out how to use the spotlight!
Some of the other stuffies wanted to make music of their own. Koala, Pikachu, Monkey D. Luffy, Moosey Moose, and Pop Rocket decided to check out the newly unpacked Music Rooms.
Cheetah, Lobster Reindeer, Baby, White Rabbit, and Dance Party Bunny even started playing the drums!
A few friends even went back to the Main Office and tried to leave messages in the teachers’ mailboxes.
Some of the other stuffies bravely ventured up to the Second Floor.
Nutcracker, Squishmallow, Stella, Unicorn Mermaid, and Milk decided to try out some of the comfy furniture by the stairs.
Mountain, Miles Morales, Po Bear, Peppy, and Pikachu thought that sounded like a good idea (and Pikachu loved the color of the chairs!).
Arlo, Benjamin Pig, Bunny, Stripes, and Mickey preferred the chairs on the Third Floor.
Mew Two, Venus, Dragon, Glitter and Pom-Pom wanted to sit at a table instead (although they were also happy to share chairs!).
Jelly Junior, Pika, their lemur friend, Mini Winnie the Pooh, and Pink Puppy wanted to explore the cubbies in the hall before students could fill them up with their backpacks and jackets.
Rainbow Tail, Flamingoie, Franken Kitty, Ellie, and Dixie all admired the student art work that had already been hung up around the halls.
But Grogu, Hopscotch, Big Soft Teddy Bear, PJ, and Merphy found plenty of boxes that hadn’t been unpacked yet!
Lion, Lion Gary, Bun Bun, Penguino, and Teddy were getting thirsty. They were very excited to see the Water Bottle Filing Stations (although Penguino kept getting everyone wet!).
Pandy, Harley Davidson Pig, Marook, Blackie, and Ponpon Bon went downstairs again to find something to eat in the Cafeteria, but they were disappointed to see that there wasn’t any food yet.
Verdant, Snowball, Red, Rhino, and Hatchmon Rose went to the Teachers’ Lounge to find something to eat instead, but all they found in the microwave was Uny!
Charmander, Blackie the Dog, Puppy, Bearr, and Mr. FAO Bear found an empty display case on the Third Floor, and decided to fill it up themselves!
Mew, Beary, Fluff Fluff, Squish Orange, and Panda couldn’t wait to see what the Art Room looked like. They even tried unpacking some of the art supplies!
Sunny Kitin, Sharkey, Umbreon, and Sparkles had so much fun in the Art Room they needed to wash their hands when they were finished! But Kitty decided that she would rather drink some tea and take a nap.
Some of the stuffies couldn’t wait to visit the new Library. Spider-Bear, Dorito, Scooter, BB-8, and Candy all tried to figure out how to check out books at Ms. Reid’s desk.
Cutie Dino, Blue Bunny, Ophelia, Hank, and Foxy found some of their favorite books in the book bins.
Charizard, Pillow Cat, Octopuse, Duffy, and Fluffy Hearty were happy to see the picture books had already been put on shelves.
Orcty, Flora, Billie Ellish, Sloth, and Snowy weren’t quite so lucky!
Some of the stuffies wanted to see what was on the Fourth Floor.
Red Dino, Strawberry Popsicle, Baby Yoda, Bridgit & Beatrice wanted to find out how many stuffies could fit inside one of the Middle School lockers.
Hedgie, Daisy, Squish Fang, Fliauf, and Big Bear wanted to see what was in the cabinets in Mr. Hazlinsky’s new Science Room.
Coco, Warrior, Snek Boi, Apple Pie, and Koala were a little confused about the Emergency Eyewash station, though. They thought it was a shower!
Long, C.C., Ava, and Zack tried to help Ms. Hart unpack some of her Eighth Graders ELA books, but they just ended up making a bigger mess!
Some of the other stuffies went downstairs to check out the new Gym.
Kamalia, Sapphire, Croc, Fred, Jelly the Elephant, Pandy, Sunny, and Stella Lou pretended to be dragons at center court of the new Basketball Court.
Mr. Monkey, Pineapple Cutie, Mr. Chickenhead, Steve, and Char Char watched them from the bleachers.
Saiya, D-Devil, Rubble, Ibis, and Green Dinosaur were excited to see that the Driscoll 100th anniversary mural had been moved inside the Gym!
But things were starting to get out of hand!
Monkey & Purple Bear and their elephant friend took Ralph the Squid up to the Nurse’s Office after he bumped his head, while Loony the Loon and Pink Dolphin looked for an ice pack.
Uniky, Chase, Wolfie, Lit, and Stella even went to the Principal’s Office to find Mr. Youkilis, but he still hadn’t unpacked!
All the stuffies decided it was time to head back to the old Driscoll School before they got in too much trouble. Before they left, they all gathered on the main staircase for a group picture.
Thanks to everyone who sent in their stuffies! Special thanks to the parent volunteers who helped bring the stuffies over to the new Driscoll School and to Calista (8th Grade) and Emma (6th Grade) for helping organize this event and take pictures.
Please note that, while we tried to spell all the stuffies’ names right, sometimes we might have made a mistake reading their handwriting! If we got anything wrong, just let us know!