Giving Thanks!

Although we had a very successful short week of learning we decided this blog should be a reflection of what these sweet 1st graders are thankful for...We know, as their teachers, we are thankful for them!  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I am thankful for my family. I am thankful also for nature, my school, and my friends. I always see my stepsister on Thanksgiving, play board games, and have a feast. After dinner we go outside and play!- Brooklyn

I am thankful for my pets and stuffed animals. I am also thankful for my family, my friends, and my teachers. We go to our neighbor's house for dinner, and then we watch movies.- Gabriel

I am thankful for my family at Thanksgiving. We go out for dinner. I am also thankful for my dog, and my friends that help me and share with me.- Caroline

We are all thankful for Grace! Safe travels!

I am thankful for my family and my pets. We are going to Grandma's house for a feast this year. I love the whole meal! After dinner we will play games.- Kueffer

We are all thankful for Parker! Safe travels!

I am thankful for my family and friends. I am also thankful for my school and my teachers. We are having everyone to our house. After breakfast we will play outside. We also like doing art projects. At the feast my favorite is stuffing! We will probably watch movies after dinner.- India

I am thankful for my parents and my brothers. I am also thankful for food and pets, and for the Earth. This year my cousins are coming from Texas. We will play on the trampoline and play games. I like the turkey the best at dinner!- James

I am thankful for my family. They are all coming to our house this year. I love all the food, especially the marshmallow salad that my grandmother makes. It has cranberries in it!- Anthony

I am thankful for friends and family and all the great things they do. I love that we gather together at Thanksgiving. I am also thankful for the Pilgrims and their bravery.- Alec

I am thankful for family and school. I am also thankful for the the things I have like toys. My cousins are coming to our house for a feast and to play games. I love the fresh bread with the meal!- Teddy

I am thankful for my birthday week! I am also thankful for my family an d friends, We are going to my Grandparent's house for Thanksgiving. If it is snowing we will build snowmen! I like the turkey best.- Ella

I am thankful for family and pets. I am also thankful for travel and the toys I have. This year my grandparents and cousins are coming to our house. I love the turkey and pumpkin pie. After dinner we will play games and go see the Plaza lights.- Sophia

I am most thankful for my family and I love them very much. I am happy that my cousins like to play with me, too! I am thankful for my friends at school.- Ada

I am thankful for my Mom and Dad, and for my cousins. I am thankful to God and for the food we have. This year my aunt is coming from Atlanta for our feast. I love the mashed potatoes, turkey, and mac and cheese. After dinner we will watch movies.- Kendall

We are all thankful for Tommy! Safe travels!

I am thankful for my family and especially my cousins. The feast is at our house, and I like the turkey the best. There are 22 people coming! We like to put on a show, too!- Parker

I am thankful for my family, and for all that the Earth gives us...especially turkey! We are going to Maggie's house for dinner and to play games. We like to play outside. My favorite dessert is ice cream!- Lauren

I am thankful for family and pets, my home and the food we have to eat. We are going to grandma's house with my cousins. I love the turkey and potatoes. My grandma and aunt are such good cooks! We play "Just Dance" after dinner.- Vivian

I am thankful for my family. I am also thankful for food like ice cream, chocolate, pumpkin pie and turkey. This year we are going to grandmas to play with our cousins and watch a movie later.- Christopher

I am thankful for my family. They are coming to our house for the feast. My favorite part is the stuffing! After dinner we will play games and tell Thanksgiving jokes.- Channing

This year we are traveling to see our family. We will have a big meal with turkey (of course!) and pumpkin pie. After dinner we will play outside with our cousins.- Bennett

I am thankful for my pet dog and pet frog. I am also thankful for my family, my school, and my teachers. This year we are going to Colorado to see our grandparents. I love the turkey!- Gracie

I am thankful for turkey! My family always comes to our house for the feast. After dinner we will watch football and then play games together.- Jas

I am thankful for good food. I am also thankful for my home and family. I will see my cousins from Iowa this year, and we are going to see Charlie Brown after dinner.- Emma

I am thankful for my cats and my family. My grandma and grandpa are coming to our house this year. I love the turkey, and my favorite is the five cup salad.- Catherine

I am thankful for my family and that winter is coming! I like having fun with my friends. I also love my teachers! I am thankful for good health too.- Fritz

I am thankful for my whole family- even my brothers! I also love my friends at school and around my neighborhood.- Jasmine

I am thankful for my family because I love them. We have nine people coming over from all over. Thanksgiving food is delicious, especially pumpkin pie!- Katherine

I am thankful for the food, especially turkey! I love sharing the Thanksgiving meal with my family. My cousins from Colorado are coming to play.- Madeline

I am thankful for family, food, and friends. My family loves me and gives me hugs and kisses. We need good food to stay healthy. I am also thankful for friends to play with.- Rock

I am thankful for God. I am also thankful for the food we have like turkey. I am excited that my family is coming to our house this year too!- Elliott

I am thankful for the memories of my aunt who passed away. I am happy to travel to Phoenix to see my aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins. After dinner we play games like "hide and seek turkey" and "turkey turkey where's your feather?". All my family gives me love.- Anna

I am thankful for friends to play with. My brother makes me so happy! I also love mom and dad, and help clean up after dinner.- Laure

I am thankful for turkey! I love eating Thanksgiving dinner. I am also thankful for book to read that I love and the toys I have to play with.- Manny

I am thankful for my fish Ruby! I am thankful for my family too, of course. I love that we share the thanksgiving feast and talk about what we're thankful for this year. We have cousins and grandpa come to our house. I like the turkey best!- Anna

I am thankful for friends like Fritz and for my teachers. I love my family and my teddy bear too! We are going to grandma's house for the Thanksgiving feast.- Cal

I am thankful for my baby brother Julian and my big brother Hudson. They make me happy! My whole family goes to grandma's for thanksgiving. After the feast we will play "monkey in the middle".-Jude 

I am thankful for my parents because they take care of me. My whole family is nice! I love school because everyone teaches me. I am also thankful for my farm, my 22 pets, and God.- Luella

I am thankful for my brother and my family, and the things I have like my Lego table. We are going to Grandma's house and this year we are playing football after dinner. My favorite thing to eat is pumpkin pie!- Carl

I am thankful for good food that is tasty and healthy. I am also thankful for home, family, and friends. After dinner we always make hand turkeys and a thankful chain.- Chloe

I am thankful for my family and my home. My family comes to my house to play games and eat. I like the turkey and sweet potatoes. I also like cranberries!- Amelia

I am thankful for friends and family. I also love nature and trees, and good food like PIE! My favorite is cherry pie. Thanksgiving makes me happy!- Ella

I am thankful for the Thanksgiving meal, especially turkey and gravy. I also love my brother the rest of my family and my dog. We are going to grandma's house my cousins. After dinner we watch and play football.- Charlie

I am thankful for happiness and joy. I am also thankful for the love of my family and the kindness of my friends. My favorite part of dinner is the turkey!- Finley

Thank you families for your wonderful children! We wish you safe travels and delicious food, followed by a restful weekend.
Ms. Lorfing, Mrs. Sansale, Ms. Ahrens, and Mr. Ronan

Spelling Words for 12/4
trap
frog
trick
drip
crash
truck
crab
trip
crack
drop

Challenge Words
candle
lights
festival
holiday

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