Springfield, Mass (WGGB) – Students at the Elias Brookings Elementary School in Springfield are always in encouraged to show the “Brookings” way which is respect, responsibility, courage, communication, and pride.

Over the past few weeks students have been encouraged to live, “The Brookings Way” more now than ever, during this time of holiday cheer. So if the student do well on a test or help of friend they earn tickets. With these tickets they are able to buy a Christmas gift at the school’s holiday store.

The gifts were donated by teachers, parents and local organizations.