Ep 3. Wishlist

In Abbott Elementary season 1 episode 3 titled "Wishlist," the teachers and staff of Abbott Elementary School are getting into the holiday spirit, but Principal Pierce is feeling stressed out. She has a long list of tasks to complete before the winter break, including organizing a toy drive for the students and finishing up paperwork for the district. Meanwhile, the teachers are struggling to come up with the perfect gift ideas for their students.

Ms. Wilson, the school's music teacher, is on the hunt for a new piano since the old one has been stolen. She enlists the help of Mr. Hanks, the school's custodian, to keep an eye out for a good deal. Mrs. Jackson, the fifth-grade teacher, wants to give her students a meaningful gift that will help them remember their time in her class. She decides to create a time capsule that they can open on their graduation day.

Mr. Carson, the gym teacher, is having trouble getting his students to focus in class. He decides to use an unconventional method to motivate them: he creates a fantasy football league for the students to join. This not only gets the kids excited to participate in gym class but also teaches them valuable math and strategy skills.

As the teachers struggle to complete their holiday wish lists for their students, they also face other challenges. Ms. Abbott, the school's guidance counselor, has to deal with a parent who is upset about her son's grades. Mrs. Jackson has to confront a student who is selling items out of his backpack. Principal Pierce has to deal with the school board's request to cut the budget for the music program.

Despite these challenges, the teachers come together to create a memorable holiday experience for their students. They organize a winter carnival that includes games, snacks, and a visit from Santa Claus. The event is a success, and the students leave with smiles on their faces and memories that will last a lifetime.

In the end, the teachers find that the best gift they can give their students is their time and attention. They realize that the holiday season is not about the items on their wish lists but about the relationships they build with their students and the community they create within the school.