Día de Muertos is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd to honor loved ones who have died. The holiday involves creating ofrendas or home altars through which we can celebrate loved ones whose graves or resting places we may not be able to visit.

Ofrendas are often made up of photographs of loved ones, calaveras (sugar skulls), cempazúchitl (marigold flowers), pan de muerto (sweet bread), and food or other items which the loved one enjoyed.

In order to put together our Escuelita ofrenda, we ask that parents bring photographs of any loved ones who you wish to honor. The picture should be labeled with a sticky note or paper indicating who the person is.

Additionally, we ask that families bring in any empty cardboard boxes that you may have lying around which will be used to build the altar. Finally, if anyone is willing to donate pan de muerto or calaveras, those would also be much appreciated. Thank you!