The holiday spirit was in full swing at UFT headquarters at the annual party hosted by the UFT and the Coalition for the Homeless.

Joanne Bullaro (left), the chapter leader at PS 100 in Brooklyn, and UFT Vice President for Elementary Schools Karen Alford get some Hula Hoop pointers from an expert practitioner.

Volunteer Anna Aguilar (left) and Elizabeth Espert, the UFT District 3 representative, oversee a bean bag toss, one of several activities for the children.

What holiday party would be complete without an appearance from Santa Claus?

Friendship, face-painting, toys and good food were on the menu.

Chapter Advocate Joe Usatch and a student, who shows off a special holiday craft she made at the party.

Enjoying themselves at the event are (from left) Staten Island Borough Representative Debra Penny, UFT Vice President for Elementary Schools Karen Alford, UFT President Michael Mulgrew, former UFT secretary Emil Pietromonaco and UFT Assistant Treasurer Tom Brown.

Teacher Adriana O’Hagan of Kappa V/MS 518 in Brooklyn with children after they designed their own ice cream sundaes.

UFT volunteers helped make the day special for their guests.