McLean Children’s Academy’s youngest class, The Carebears, lead the group in a pledge of allegiance, with teacher Jamila Essa. Photos contributed
The preschool students from McLean Children’s Academy performed for their families at the McLean Community Center singing and acting out holiday songs and decorating the tree with child made ornaments. Students are from McLean, Great Falls, Arlington and Falls Church. After the performance, families gathered for a potluck lunch, always a favorite. The students’ families are from many different countries and tasting treats from other nations is always a favorite part of the celebration.