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Packed and Ready to Go

Field Manual EF-24

On the last night, your elf sits on a packed suitcase with a luggage tag reading “North Pole, see you next year”. Simple, sweet and quick to set up.

Set-up time
5 minutes
Morning-after tidy
No mess

Supplies

Requisition slip
  • A small box for a suitcase
  • A paper luggage tag
  • String

Setting the scene

  1. 1Close the small box and tie string around it like a strap.
  2. 2Write a luggage tag: “Destination: North Pole. Returning: next December.”
  3. 3Sit the elf on top of the suitcase near the front door or a window.
  4. 4Tuck the goodbye note under the strap.
Tonight's note · Form EF-3
The Bureau of Whimsy
Elf Field Operations
Watching Kindly. Reporting Daily.
Field Elf DispatchWorkshop Annex 7, North Pole
Case No.EF-2026-43745
FormEF-3
IssuedDecember 14, 2026
Re: Nightly Field Dispatch

Psst… Maya and Leo! Over here!

My bags are packed and the sleigh leaves tonight. I’ve folded my tiny socks, and I even found the one I lost. Thank you for the most wonderful season. I’ll be telling everyone at the North Pole about you.

Today’s mission: be kind, be brave, and be you.

★ BUREAU OF WHIMSY ★ OFFICIAL SEAL ★ BUREAU OF WHIMSY ★ OFFICIAL SEAL

Watching kindly,

Pip
Field Elf, First Class
Elf Field Operations

P.S. I’m moving to a new spot tonight. Start guessing now.

Filed in accordance with the Whimsy Act. Please keep in a safe and magical place.

Form EF-3 · Rev. 2026 · Page 1 of 1

Scan to verify authenticity
DISPATCHEDDEC 14 2026 · EF DESK
The note your elf leaves, printed on Elf Field Operations letterhead. Filed here for Maya; yours carries your child’s name.Print this notePlan all 24 nights

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Paperwork that pairs with this scene

Elf Field Operations
  • Form EF-3Free

    Elf Nightly Note

    A short note from the elf for tonight: a kindness mission, a joke, a countdown or an explanation for this morning's mess.

    Letter
  • Form EF-4Free

    Elf Goodbye Letter

    The elf's last-night letter: a fond look back at the season, a final glowing report and a promise to return next year.

    Letter
  • Form EF-2Free

    Elf Incident Report

    When the elf gets up to something: an official report with offense, evidence, witness statement and a (very lenient) ruling.

    Official form

Scene set. Note printed. Bedtime.

Print the note with your child's name in about thirty seconds. Classic wording is always free.

Print this noteFile an incident report