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Literary magazine of Erickson Elementary School, Bloomingdale, IL
Volume 11, Issue 1
Abraham Caravello Fila Hogan Marchese Persico
Ahearn Castaldo Frank Jenkins McGrath Petrovich
Amalfi Cerrone Fritzler Kaemerer Miles Range
Anders Cestone Fulmer Kane Mukherjee Richter
Angel Chioros Gattuso Kannon Ngo Rollins
Antony Coronato Gervasio Khaira Nielsen Ryan
Buck Dipping Gironda Krage Nowak Sainato
Burdick Donato Hajdich Lahner Overbeek Schmall
Capozzoli Eby Hammitt Lanzito Pavlik Selvaggio
Caravello Fauser Hernandez Mahoney Payne Shah
Sheklanevski
Shelton
Smith
Steed
TenEyck
Torres
Tracz
Vena
Willkomm
Wolff
2014 Thanksgiving Feast!!!!
Thank you to all the staff and families of Erickson School for collabo-
rating to make our Thanksgiving Feast a success. Your spirit of volun-
teerism has been a gift for all of our children and as well as our com-
munity.
Your Planning Committee,
Tami Kolvitz-Pagliuco and Nicole Edstrand
We are thankful for our Erickson families who have given monetary
contributions for this year’s feast, as well as our local business contri-
butions.
Brunch Café/Chicago Eats Catering
Roselle, IL
Zatos Family
Fahey & Son Asphalt Paving
Fahey Family
Indian Lakes Resort
Rathore Family
WM Wolff Construction, Inc
Wolff Family
Costco
Bloomingdale, IL
Culinary Co Pack, Inc.
Capozzoli Family
Goebbert's Pumpkin Farm
South Barrington IL
Reliance Property Group, Inc.
Chioros Family
Butera Market
Roselle IL
The Cotillion Banquets, Inc.
Home Depot
Glendale Heights, IL
Rollins Aquatic Solutions
West Chicago, IL
Rollins Family
Thank you to all the Erickson parents who took time to help out for our
Thanksgiving Feast. Without all of you this day wouldn’t be possible for
our children, staff, and people in our community who help us everyday.
Our children here at Erickson School look forward to our feast every
year and I hope we can continue this tradition. I also want to take a
moment to thank all of the families for donating to the Erickson Book
Drive. We do it for our friends over at the Indian Reservations. They
are in need of many things to help teach their children. I am so thankful
we are able to donate many books again this year. One last THANK
YOU for all you
have helped with for this wonderful day. Happy Thanksgiving!!
Thanksgiving Feast Committee,
Tami Kolvitz-Pagliuco and Nicole Edstrand
Business Contributors
Lily
Gurneet
Kailey
Taylor
Hayley
Anna
Sydney
Nicole
Lior
Angelina
Fifth Grade
Christina
Reagan
Kadin
Charles
Jenna
Makayla
Payton
Isabella
Abby
Mia
Fourth Grade
FALL
The leaves are falling down,
the leaves are falling down.
Look! there are no leaves on the tree where
are they?
The leaves are falling down,
the leaves are falling down.
It looks like when they falling,
it turns colors they are :red, yellow, brown
and orange.
The leaves are falling down!
By Mikolaj- grade 3
Thanksgiving Poem
By: Natalia
I like the fall weather
I find turkey feathers
The colors I see the most
I like turkey on toast
All the leaves make me happy
All the turkeys are so snappy
I love jumping on leaves
Also I were long sleeves
I love eating with my family the most
Now Christmas is so close
It’s Fall By: Sona Grade 2 It’s Fall! It’s Fall! Come on kids let’s play a lot! There are Halloween and Thanksgiv-ing. There are birthdays too! You can have a lot of fun! COME ON! COMEON! Let’s play a lot! It’s time to have fun in,FALL! It’s FALL! It’s FALL! What does the turkey say? “It’s FALL! It’s FALL!” Family Gathering for Thanksgiving By: Neha and Rudra Grade 2 Soon it will be Thanksgiving and our fam-ily will be coming to town. Our family is having a feast at my house. We are hav-ing turkey, mashed potatoes and corn at the feast. The food will be tasty and good so you will like it. On Thanksgiving, paper pilgrims are set on the table.
FALL Sung to She’ll Be Coming Around the Mountain By: Fiona Grade 2 Leaves are falling to the ground. To the ground! Showing signs of fall. Of fall! Rake them into piles. Into piles! Red, yellow and brown. And brown! Use them to decorate your house. Your house! The Leaf Pile By: Romas and Jacob Grade 2 There are leaves everywhere. Some are small. Some are big. I took a rake and raked them up. I made a pile. I jumped in. It was fun!
Jack S. Grade 4
Let’s Be Thankful!
Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful and appre-ciate the good things. A home, a family, and school are some things I should mention that I appreciate.
I am thankful that I have a home. Sometimes I feel bad for the people that are homeless and then I think about the fact that I am lucky to have a home. It provides me with a warm tem-perature in the winter which if I didn’t have would freeze . My home also provides me with my own room. Some people don’t have much money and they have to buy small houses with 1 or 2 rooms which then they wouldn’t have any privacy. The 3rd thing that a home gives me is a roof over my head. Like I said, some people might not have enough money for a good home so they may not have the same comforts I do. A home is not just a roof over my head, its a place where I feel safe with my family.
My family is the thing I am most thankful for. They give me unconditional love, which to me is something that I need and that I am grateful for. Everybody needs help sometimes, my family is always there to give it to me when I need it. When my entire family gets together, we always have fun no matter where we are or what we are doing!
I am extremely thankful for the school that I go to. It gives me a good education. The teachers are fun, helpful and strict and all of their qualities give me a great understanding of what I need to do. I’m thankful for our amazing library and li-brarians, because we have a large variety of books to choose from and the librarians help us choose what books match our interests. I think of my classmates as my friends and I respect and am grateful for all of them.
I’m not only thankful for some things, I am thankful for everything that is good in my life and learn to deal with the bad.
Christian F. Grade 4
Why Thanksgiving is Important
Do you know that on Thanksgiving
you have to be nice and talk about how
you’re thankful? Well if you want to think
of some stuff you’re thankful about then
keep reading.
I’m really thankful about having a
home with air conditioning, computers,
and a basement I needed these three
because air conditioning is important so
you will be warm during the winter. I need
a computer so i can do my homework or
so i can search up stuff. I have a basement
so I can be safe during a tornado or put
stuff I don’t have space for my room.
I am thankful because I have enough
to eat food like steak, pancakes, and
sandwiches. I wanted to write theses down
because these three are my favorite kinds
of food that we usually get every day to
eat and I get two steaks for dinner and
there is a lot of flour, cows, and there is a
lot of cucumbers and ham in this country.
Some luxuries that I am really happy
about are Xbox 360,Iphone 6,and a watch.
I put these three because I like to play on
my Xbox. I-Phone 6 is a pretty cool
phone. I thought watches are really
important for life so I know what time I
need to go to the bus.
So when it’s Thanksgiving never
pout or cry if you want something because
you should think in your head why you are
thankful.
What Tom Did
By: Charles, Erdet, Aidan, Ronnie, and, Salman
Tom did something great. Tom did something more awesome than anyone could imag-
ine.What did Tom do you ask? It all started Monday morning at 7:00a.m. Tom got out
of bed and felt his stomach grumbling. He went to the kitchen but there was no food to
eat.The little turkey was so hungry that he could eat a whole zebra. Tom grew hungrier
and hungrier until he couldn’t stand it. So he went to go to the grocery store. He
bought all the food and shared it with nobody. When the townspeople noticed that he
wasn’t sharing, the townspeople got angry and left the town.Tom was lonley,very very
lonely. So Tom returned the food but got hungry very very hungry, so Tom searched
the woods hoping to find food but couldn’t find any. But Tom didn’t give up even
when Tom saw an imposter that said “wanted: Indian, turkeys beware!”
He kept walking and found some food but 2 minutes later the Indian came. Tom was
curious “Can I eat you? I am very hungry.”
The Indian just smiled and said “Can I eat you?” And when Tom heard those words
Tom ran as quick as a dash,but the Indian was getting closer and closer. Just before the
Indian got Tom he jumped into a bush. When Tom came back to the village he saw that
the turkeys were in trouble so Tom helped the turkeys by showing character when
Tom was all done all the turkeys were thanking him. Suddenly Tom wasn’t so hungry
anymore, so Tom went to an amusement park and he rode the rides with his new
friends.
Thanksgiving Feast,here we come! By: Gurneet and Anna Grade 5 Turkeys Turkeys say Gobble Gobble, gobble, gobble, gobble, ga. Thanksgiving is here! By: Gurneet and Anna Grade 5 Red, Brown, Orange, and Yellow Are all the colors of the leaves. You can count them as you please. As they fall off the trees And blow away because of the breeze. You will still be counting those leaves. By: Sydney Grade 5
Our Thanksgiving Story By: Olivia and Himakshee Grade 2 The first Thanksgiving happened many, many years ago. Today, we usually celebrate Thanksgiving with our friends and family. We eat turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, and sometimes we eat pumpkin pie. We get together with friends and family. Thanksgiving meals are very tasty and delicious. We celebrate Thanksgiving to give thanks to all the wonderful things we have. Thanksgiving is fun. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Lack of warm air
Everything has freeze you can see
All trees
not Very proud of the weather
Everlasting, bright red cheeks
Sun doesn’t look like it will return
By: Kailey and Sydney Grade 5
Makayla L. Grade 4
The Key Of Being Thankful Sometimes when i go to dinner I some-times don’t like what I eat but some-times when I think to myself in my mind I say I should be thankful for the food I have so when I do that I say I don’t care what food I have. Sometimes I wake up in a bad mood I yell at my mom and dad and family and they are nice people too when you think to yourself the people that do not have family or friends..
I have a good school because they have what we need to learn some kids do not have good schools to learn.
The next time you are being mean to one of your siblings or friends or fam-ily think to yourself some people don’t have a family and friends. The reason why you should be thankful is because you have everything some people just have one pair of everything that’s it and you probably have more than that person so the next time you see a homeless person think to yourself you have more than that person and you should give some of the things you don’t need and give it away.
Being thankful is very important the next time you are at a store and just your sister gets something don’t com-plain be thankful for the things you have, that your sister doesn’t have, and some people don’t even have a penny to buy things.
Leslie Z.
Grade 4
Things to be Thankful
You should be thankful of what you have because there
are people that don’t have what you have so stop
complaining about your life.
The first reason I am thankful for is that I have a
healthy body because I know there are people who can’t
jump because they don’t have both of their feet and
they can’t run and that makes me feel bad because they
see their friends running and then they feel left out.
Also I am thankful for having both of my arms and
having no sickness because there are people in Africa
that are sick and poor and homeless and some people
just do not care. I mean put yourself in their shoes how
they feel.
The other reason I am thankful for is having an amazing
school because I know that there are schools that don’t
have nice strong walls and floors also there are schools
that have very bad bullies and that don’t follow the
pillars. Also there are schools that don’t have
computers and wish they could used them because they
get bored of doing paper and pencil but the most
important thing is that most kids don’t get is good
education so that means be happy of what you have
because those kids don’t no how to read or write and
wished they had what you have.
The last thing I am thankful for is I have luxuries and
Africa kids and people are bored because they don’t
have ipads, phones, or play sports so that’s why you
should donate clothes and shoes and last toys. Also
never just ignore them because they will never be sorry
for what you have done to them and it won’t hurt you
just to give something that belongs to you and give it to
someone else and that will make you a good person and
a good leader .
I hope you have learned to be thankful and never
complain of you life . Also there are kids and people
that wish to have what you have so if you have a lot of
things why don’t you give some also never turn your back
on people that need a job or others things too.
Thanksgiving and what we are thankful for
Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks to things that you are thankful for. Some things
you can be thankful for is having a school. Having enough food and a family. But there
are always more ways to be thankful.
I have a great family. I’m thankful for my family because they take really good
care of me. They feed me really good and healthy foods. Also they take me out to eat
the mall and to my friend’s houses. Another thing is that they buy me clothes and stuff
i need like a type of medicine. That’s why I’m thankful to have a great family.
I am thankful that I have a great school because I have a great teacher. Also my
school helps us feel comfortable. Another reason why I am thankful for my school be-
cause they help me learn instead of doing an after school program to help me learn.
These are some reasons why I am thankful for my school
I am thankful for having enough to eat. There are always something on the table
for dinner, I say that because some families do not get that opportunity. I am thankful
for having
a bunch of food for Thanksgiving and that comes from hard work . I am glad that all
my relatives work hard to be so wealthy and have so much food to be happy. That is
why I am thankful to have enough food.
So if you are thankful for anything, if you are than you can write or tell about it
because I’m sure someone would love to hear about it. I love Thanksgiving and I hope
you do too!!!
By: Alyza, Reagan, Jenna, Christina
IRST WE RAKE THE LEAVES
T FALL WE PLAY
EAVES ARE FUN
EAVES CAN EAT AAYAN
GRADE 1
Gino C.
Grade 4
Reasons to Be Thankful
When I play soccer I never realize how
much people can’t play because they don’t have
money. So that’s why all of us should be thankful
for what we can do but don’t be jealous of your
friend because you might have things you can’t do
that no one else can.
I am thankful that I have some luxuries that
others do not. I have some big t.v.s in my house
that I respect by cleaning it when I have time to or
not playing with the ball in the house so it would not
break. I am able to go in, The Columbus Day Parade.
It is awesome because it is on State Street in
Chicago,Il. I am thankful because I see people that
can’t even brush their teeth. Sometimes I wine
that I can’t go the hole because were first but I
should think to myself some people can’t even go
into the parade. I can play soccer when ever I want
and some people can’t even afford to buy a soccer
ball. We should be really thankful we can do this.
I have a Perfect school. My school has
Wacky Wednesdays so they could support our
school and make our school powerful. We have well
trained teachers that are smart and intelligent so
we have smart students that get A+ on their
sheets. In order to have a sheet is good you need
computers. Our computers are safe for children so
no hackers can get in and see what were doing.
I have a healthy body. My body is really
healthy because it has 2 legs and 2 arms. I am
really thankful because some people don’t have 2
legs so they are in wheelchairs and they can not
play any sports because they can’t run or they can’t
play soccer. If you do not have 2 arms you would
not be able to throw a ball or anything. So we
should be thankful that we are not one of those
people. I am thankful too that I have healthy lungs
so I would not have a sickness. I saw some people
that have lung cancer in the hospital and I felt
really bad for those people.
I am thankful for even more things than I
need to. But I was only able to pick 3 I have
luxuries, I have a good school, and I have a healthy
body.
Mia C. Grade 4
I’m Thankful Because . . .
I am thankful for too many things! Sadly, I can only
write about these
three: luxuries, good school, and having a healthy
body.
Luxuries I have may be something as simple as a
comfy couch. If I did not have a comfortable couch,
I would not be as happy as I am now. I own a lot of
toys. I know in many parts of the country, there are
children that can not afford toys. I am thankful to
afford toys. I have a swing set in my backyard. It is
on it’s last leg (if you know what I mean) but I am
lucky to have anything in my backyard at all.
I am happy to say that I have a healthy body. I’m
not in a wheelchair. If I was (which I am not) it
would be difficult for me to play soccer. I wouldn’t
even be able to kick the ball! Playing soccer does
keep me active. This is another reason I’m healthy!
I am also healthy because I eat fruits and vegeta-
bles every day. An apple a day keeps the doctor
away!
I go to a good school. My school has laptops and
computers. In fact, I am typing this document on a
laptop. At my school, we do something called ‘’hot
lunch’’. It means we get lunch from ‘’Buona Beef’’
every Wednesday. We eat things like burgers, sand-
wiches, pizza, and hot dogs. Our school can afford
field trips. We might go on two per year.
If you want to be rich and famous, and you already
have one dollar, you should be happy to have any
money at all.
Happy Thanksgiving from Room 107
The family ate turkey on Thanksgiving. . .
The family couldn’t move because they ate too much…
The family was thankful for each other…
The family was thankful for the fat turkey…
Gobble, Gobble!
By Tessa, Skylar, & Wiktoria
Red, orange, yellow, and brown leaves were rustling to the ground…
While the pilgrims were playing outside.
Tall Indians were harvesting for a delicious corn feast.
The feast was marvelous because it was… fresh!
Happy Thanksgiving!
By Arek, Asees, & Philip
Crunch, Crunch, Crunch Fall is here!
The leaves are changing colors!
Ding, Dong!
My family is here!
It’s time for the feast!
I can’t wait to eat the turkey!
My family ran to eat!
We munched on dessert!
It was very delicious!
Then my family went home!
It was very fun!
I hope we can do this again!
By Dominique, Sophia, & Joey
Once there was an Indian who was thankful.
One day he found a turkey.
The turkey ran fast.
The turkey ran into a pilgrim.
The pilgrim got it.
Now the family had lots of food!
By Kyle, Nathan, & Aynslie
Wind was blowing red, orange, yellow, and brown leaves off the trees.
Families were harvesting food for the feast.
Families were running while playing tag.
Pilgrims were going to the feast.
The Indians were eating delicious food.
The squirrel was eating nuts.
The thankful turkey was eating too.
The feast kept going on.
They lived happily after.
By Mark, Chloe, & Gino
Hungry families eating delicious turkey dinner…
Colorful yellow, orange, red, and brown leaves fall from the
trees…
The wind blowing the colorful leaves really far…
We are full and happy…
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
By Ella, Robert, & Jimmy
Wind is howling and blowing colorful leaves around to the ground!
The Pilgrim is harvesting crops all day long while singing a song!
Eating our feast that was delicious!
Happy Thanksgiving!
By Maddie, Aubrey, & Isabella
The tall turkey ran across the field…
He found a colorful shield…
That protected him from the squirrel…
That squirrel did not know the turkey would whirl…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Gobble Gobble!
by Lily, Manya, & Marco
Paige
Grade 4
Did you ever wonder what you thankful for well I do, Look below to find out!
The first thing you should be thankful for is you parents want to know why well because
they take us to really fun places. The second reason is because they buy us almost everything
and the third reason is is the most important thing is love us even though we do something
wrong.
Another thing you should be thankful for is you home because it keeps you clean from the
shower or the bath. The second reason is it keeps you warm from the blankes and the heat. The
last reason is that it keeps you safe from the door lock and the roof!
After those ideas now you know what your thankful for!!!
Natalie
grade 4
Hi! I’m Natalie .And I am thankful of a lot of things. Are you? Well I’m thankful for the best
teacher I ever had ! [Ms W.] ,my parents and my sisters even though they get rude at times .
Nice teacher
My teacher Ms W. is the best teacher I ever had .You know why ?It is because she makes me laugh
and she is really generous .She is also really kind because she helps me understand something when
I am confuse .But best of all she is a person of character.
Parents
know lets move on to the second thing that I am thankful for .My parents they support me under
anything that happens .And they help me when I am glum .But the encourage me to be the best that
I can be .No lets move on.
I hope you are thankful a lot of things that like me .Well I have to go ! Bye!
Conway’s AM Kindergarteners Are Thankful For:)
Mason ~ School
Jon ~ A Golf Course
Michael ~ My Family and Friends
Selena - My Daddy
Rohan - My Friends
Tyler - Going to School
Vasili My Mom and Dad
Isabella ~ Mom and Dad
Weronika ~ All my Friends
Jack ~ My Whole Family
Sebastian ~ My Mom
Leah ~ Mom and Dad
Harper ~ My Family
Taylor ~ Santa's Village
Delaney ~ My Family
Sun Jae ~ All Friends
Bianca ~ My Siblings
Lukas ~ Family and Friends
Samantha ~ My Special Family
Dylan ~ My mom
Mrs. Ortner ~ Family
Mrs. Conway ~ Teaching Kindergarten for 26 Years
:)
Conway’s PM Kindergarteners are Thankful for:
Niveda ~ Dog
Alexis ~ Family
Joey ~ Family
Giancarlo ~ My toys
Lucia ~ Family, My House and Good Food
Jakob ~ That Christmas is so close
Katie ~ My Family and House
Kaylee ~ Playing with Toys and Games
Nico ~ My Brothers
Gaby ~ My Parents and Siblings
Maheen ~ Toys and More Toys
Maridia ~ Teachers
Anna ~ My Family and Pets
Jadynn ~ Helping Others
Billy ~ Helping People and Animals
Matthew ~ Giving People Food
Sophie ~ Play Dates
Oscar ~ My Dog named Alex
Ryan ~ Books and My Dog
Max ~ Playing Games with my Mom and Dad
Reese ~ My Family and Friends
Mrs. Ortner ~ Friends
Mrs. Conway ~ All the Children I Teach each Day
:)
Sana M.
Grade 4
Times to be Thankful
Have you ever thought your life was miser-
able? Well it’s not! Many people are poor and
don’t even have a home! They die because they
don’t have money to buy medicine if they are
sick! I am thankful I have a good life.
One reason why I have a good life is because I
have a good family. A family that cares so
much. All the love they gave for me. How
much they sacrificed their life for me. I could
never think of getting separated from this fam-
ily because that is how much I love my family.
I could remember all the trips me and my fam-
ily went on because they love me.
Another reason why I have a good life is be-
cause I have a good school. I have wonderful,
amazing, awesome, caring teachers. If I don’t
understand they’ll explain to me. Also my
school rocks because we have lots of com-
puters for each class. Some schools don’t even
have any computers.
The last reason why I have a good life is be-
cause I have a good home. In my house I have
my own room! Some people have to share a
crowded room with someone else! In my house
I have a 3d T.V.! Also I have a computer!
Think about people who don’t have any of this!
Now take some time to think about people who
don’t have any of this! Now do you think our
life is miserable? I think you should never
think your life is miserable.
Isabella N. Grade 4
Reasons to be Thankful
There are many things I am thankful
for. These things that I am thankful for
mean how I feel bad for other kids that
can’t do this or don’t have this.
One reason I am thankful for is that I
have a good school. Our school is a good
school because we have useable wash-
rooms. Our school is also a good school
because we have luxuries at our school
that we get to learn with such as com-
puters\laptops, P.E. equipment, etc.. Lastly,
our school is a good school is because we
have a good built school so we have noth-
ing to be embarrassed about.
The second reason I am thankful
for is that I have a home. One thing I have
in my house that I need is a bed and other
luxuries. Another thing I have in my house
that I need is I have a warm house. The last
thing I have in my house that I need is a
well built house that doesn’t break every
once in a while.
The last reason I am thankful for
is that I have a healthy body. One thing I
like that I have a healthy body is that I get
to participate in different sports that I like.
Another, reason I am I am happy that I
have a healthy body is I don’t have to stay
in hospitals if I can go to school and learn
important things. The last thing I am thank-
ful for that I have a healthy body is that I
have a peaceful life.
There are many ways you may be
thankful for but I think these are is the
most important. Now it is your turn to
write a reasons to be thankful for paper.
Fall is wonderful
Fall is wonderful why you ask. Well fall is wonderful by its
breeze .Another thing is that fall so wonderful.
You bounce right in a big, large pile of leaves right after
getting them in a in that large pile .there’s holidays like
Thanksgiving where you have feast .Also there’s Veterans
day where you thank the people that died to serve our
country. It also is pretty cold outside but I say that fall is
still great even though it has cold weather.
By Wajihah Grade 4
Thanksgiving Writing
I am thankful for many things. The three main things I am thankful for are
having luxuries, having a great family, and a good school.
Every day when I come home from school my family is there to greet me. My
family cooks me my favorite food. For example, juicy barbecue ribs, homemade
pizza and delicious pasta. My family includes me into family activities. My fam-
ily takes me to sporting events.
One luxury that I am thankful for is my own Ipad because I enjoy inter-
acting with my friends. Another luxury I am thankful for is my T.V. because I can
see all of the sports games live. The last thing that i am thankful is my xbox360
because other people might not have this cool of a device. A homeless person
would not have anything that is a luxury.
At my school my teacher teaches me new things. For example my teacher teaches
me about genes, traits and heredity. Another thing my teacher teaches me is how
to say words and spell words. One other thing the teacher teaches us is how to use
graphs add numbers and use algebraic thinking. We have a nice principal because
he finds the time to come and read to us. We have specials and in other schools
they might not have specials. The teachers are very nice they do fun games school
related.
My family is the best, My school is awesome, and I am thankful for all the
luxuries that I have. I am very thankful for what I have and get from people.
By Aidan grade 4
Time for Being Thankful
By: Abby P.
Grade 4
Having a healthy body, a family, and a home, are all things that we should be very
thankful for. We should all be thankful for the awesome and great things that we have.
Being healthy or having a healthy body is all I could really ask for because you’re
not sick. Not being sick is good because being sick makes you feel really bad you can not
go to school sometimes and that affects your education and that is not so good. Another
reason having a healthy body is good because you do not have a disease. One disease is
cancer there are many types of cancer. Cancer has made many people die or get very
sick and that is very sad. The last reason I am thankful for having a healthy body is I
do not have to worry about getting other kids sick and I worry about that a lot and I am
sure many other people do too.
I have a family and other kids do not, this is something am very thankful for. An-
other reason is that I have a mom and a dad. Other kids do not have a mom and a dad
they have either died, they are in the air force or when you were a kid you were sent to
an orphanage. The last reason I am glad is because I am loved a lot. Some children are
not being loved in their family, the reasons people are not loved in there family is child
abuse which is when you are beaten for no reason or your parents wish they have never
had you. I wish some people would not make their child suffer.
The very last reason I am thankful for everything that I have is I have a home.
This comes in handy when I want too be cool in the summer and when I want to be warm
in the winter this is because if airconditioning. Also too keep cool you can drink something
cool. Also too keep warm I have blankets to cover up under also a bed to sleep in. Also
having a home comes in handy when you have shelter because some people do not have a
place to live they live outside, live in stores or they live in the streets.The last reason
having a home comes in handy is I have a place to bond with my family because if all the
memories we have shared were in our home.
Overall we should be thankful for the great things that we have instead of worry-
ing about what we don’t have. So next time you want something your friends have think
about the people that want it also but have no money to buy it but you do.
ALLING
APPLES
EAVES
OOKINGAT LEAVES
BY GABI
GRADE 1
What Does Fall Mean?
Full of lots of thanks
Amazingly colorful
Laughter all over the place
Lots of memories
By: Francesca Grade 3
Kindergarteners are Thankful!
Carson is thankful for his family.
Deeana is thankful for her family.
Annalise is thankful for her family and friends.
Brandon is thankful for his mom and dad.
Pascal is thankful for his pet fish.
Xander is thankful for his dog, Odin.
Zach is thankful for his family.
Kyle is thankful for his family.
Luke is thankful for cheetahs.
Anthony is thankful for himself.
Milla is thankful for her whole family.
Leon is thankful for food and water.
Ismael is thankful for his family.
Tia is thankful for her friends.
Grayson is thankful for his family that takes care of him.
Carmen is thankful for her dog.
Olivia is thankful for her mom, dad, and sister.
Sal is thankful for his mom and dad.
Abbi is thankful for her sisters.
Payton is thankful for her dog.
Esha A. Grade 4
Being Thankful
How would you feel if you were alone on the streets , nothing to eat, none to support you, no money? If you think about it more and more you will know that everything you have now might not be what other people have! You are really lucky!
If you don’t have a family it would be terrible for me, some people are orphans(those are people who don’t have a family). Imagine a day where a person lost it’s job, none to support him, none to cheer him up, none to even thinking of lending a hand? Just watching a person like that must make me sad, helping him must be something nice to do but having a family would have been much better. Don’t you think having a family is great, I am thankful!
Cka! Cka! sorry I am coughing, I have got a fever but I am not complaining because I know that other kids might even have a broken leg! I know that doesn’t sound comfortable but we should be thankful for what we have now. I have seen peo-ple like that and I want to help them. I am going to the doctor any minute now but other people might not even be going, I am sure I will be better It’s a minor problem but some people might even have a major problem! Giving thanks for having a healthy body is a very good choice.
“ I don’t ever run out of money” I thought “ I am very lucky” do other people think if other people have the same exact money as them? Some peo-ple might only have a penny! I am thankful I don’t ever run out money, buying no luxuries might be something bad for other people who have money but those poor people can not even buy a bread, they don’t have their needs!.One time what hap-pened was that we had went to the store (my fam-ily and I) and when we had bought our needs a man came up, begging us for money and I am pretty sure that was a hot day, me begging in the hot weather would be bad for me! I will never run out of money and I hope others don’t either.
I always tell myself I am very thankful, I have a
family, I have how much money I need, and I
have a healthy body! Now if you see a kid on the
street will you give it food or will you ignore it?
What are you thankful for?
Danny R. Grade 4
Things to be Thankful for Everybody has something to be thankful for. There are many things for me to be thankful, but I only picked three to talk about.. My things to be thankful are I have a house, a good school, and luxuries.
My first reason to be thankful is that I have a house. In my house there is air conditioning and a bed. I am thankful for air conditioning because when it’s hot outside I can come inside and cool off. AAHH. If I did not have a bed I would have to sleep on the floor. The floor in my house is not so soft so I prefer to sleep in a bed.
The next reason for me to be thankful for is that I have a great school. At my school we get com-puters and hot lunch. I like hot lunch because we get pizza and other good food. We also get choco-late milk, apple juice, or water for hot lunch. And after the teacher calls our table we can buy extra food or drinks. I also like the computers because we can type out stuff instead of writing out stuff. We can also play games on the computers some-times.
The last reason for me to be thankful for is that I have luxuries. The luxuries I have are a Playstation 3 and jerseys. My playstation is a great luxury be-cause I can play many games on it. I can invite my friends, so I can play against them even if I am at my house and they are at their house. My jerseys are awesome because I can wear them to my great school.
Those are the three reasons that I am thankful for. Everyone has something to be thankful for. What are you thankful for a home, a good school, luxu-ries, or other things?
I Love Thanksgiving! By: Reagan
Grade 4 I love Thanksgiving! Turkey on my table is the best. It’s so juicy and tender. I don’t like stuffing, I do like mashed potatoes. It’s fun to have everyone over and talk, a lot! All the food is so good that my grandma makes. We play around and have a good time. I Love Thanksgiving!
The Turkey Trot
By: Kailey
Grade 5
Once upon a time there was a turkey named Tim. He was excited because he was going to be in his first ever turkey trot race. He didn’t know that if he won the race he would get a metal if he was in first place.
All the turkeys lined up at the starting line, waiting for the staring signal. “BANG!” Tim took off. The crowd cheered on their favorite turkeys. He ran as fast as he could thinking,”I want to get that metal.” Tim took first place, and won the metal.
Fall
By: Michael Grade 2
I see the leaves falling down the tree. I see a turkey in the leaves. Man does he look good! I have to eat him for Thanksgiv-ing. I need an idea to get the turkey home to eat for Thanksgiv-ing dinner. I will also eat bread, potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuff-ing, and even more stuffing for Thanksgiving!
Peyton S. Grade 4
Reasons to be Thankful
I am so thankful for everything I have. You should be thankful to. There are some families that have no food no houses, so stop complaining and think about all the things you do have.
Not everyone has a healthy body like my best friends brother who died last month. She was so un-happy when it happened but she knew he needed to go. I feel bad that happened I can’t imagine what would happen if I was sick .it would be so sad so we are so lucky to have 2 arms and 2 legs and no diseases.
I go to a good school that has good education and good teachers they have assemblies there was an assembly last week it was about bucket filling and bucket dipping. And on Wednesdays they provide hot lunch from Bona beef. Our school is awesome. I am so thankful.
I am so lucky to have a family they always care for me they give me lots of love. I am so lucky to have a family some people don’t even have families so when you are mad and you wish you did not have a family that’s not true your family loves you and so does your pet if you have one.
Man there are so many things to be thankful for. You are so lucky to have a family, good school, and a
healthy body. Be thankful for everything you have.
Fall
Fall is great
Fall is fun
It is for everyone
But what you see
is much better
you only need
a light sweater
Go Fall!
Go Fall!
By: Rushil S.
Grade 4
Malak
grade 4
What am I thankful for. Hmmm…..Lets see well I am thankful for
my parents and my school.
One thing I am thankful for is my parent because they are able to
pay for my clothes. My parent also are able to have a roof over my
head and also to have a heathy. Oh yes don’t forget they also pay
for the food we eat.
Another reason is school because if we didn’t go to school we
wouldn’t be smart. I am thankful for that because the
teacher at the schools are helpful. Also because of the good
school building. Also don’t forget the computers.
Those are some examples why I am thankful. What’s yours?
Michael
grade 4
What are you lucky for? For me its everything I have!
I always have food, thats one reason why i'm thankful
I have water. I always have food. We have more food than other
countries.
I am thankful for my parents. They take me to do fun things. Pay
for sports. They put a roof over my head.
I am very thankful for everything I have!
Alessandro S.
Grade 4
Be Thankful
Did you know that some families are poor and
don’t anything fun to do? So everybody should
be thankful for what they have.
One reason is that you have a house. When you
have a house you get your own room and some
families don’t get that. Other families don’t have
a comfortable couch but i do but others don’t. I
also have a nice kitchen so my mom could cook
very good food for us. Other families don’t have
a big kitchen because they can’t afford it. Kids
and adults should appreciate if they have a home
because some people do not.
Another reason is that me and my family have
enough food to eat and some other families don’t
have any food to eat. I have fruits and vegetables
and I can eat them whenever I want. Other fami-
lies can’t eat whenever they want because they
don’t want to starve. I also have pasta with
sauce, cheese, and meatballs and guess what,
other families don’t have that. Me and my family
also can have steak and it tastes really good. But
some families can’t afford to buy meat, so peo-
ple should donate food to them. People should be
thankful for how much food they have.
People should also appreciate if they have a fam-
ily. Did you know that a lot of kids don’t have a
family because their mother and father died or
put them in a foster home because they don’t
have money to eat or drink. But I have a family
and they love me because they respect me so I
respect them. They also support me so I can
achieve my goals. My family also haves fun by
going to parties and going out to eat. Kids should
be happy that they have a family. Everyone
should be grateful for what they have.
Everybody should be thankful for what they have
because some people, or families don’t have
them but wish to. Everybody should be thankful
and be appreciated for what they have.
Ryan F. Grade 4
Be Thankful for Everything
Some people have no thanks because they’re poor and you should be thankful for your house, good school, and food. What if you didn’t have food or water or a house so don’t beg for something and when you do just remember the homeless kids who would love that toy but they can’t afford it so be thankful.
I am thankful for a house because if you don’t have a house. You wouldn’t survive a really cold winter and probably die from hy-perthermia. Another reason to be thankful to have a house is that if it was a hot day and you don’t have a house you could get really bad sunburn and sun cancer and you probably don’t want that to happen to you.
Another reason to be thankful in your life is that you have a good school because if you didn’t you would probably not get that edu-cated because the school is poor. You wouldn’t have good teachers because they don’t have a lot of money to get good teachers. And your school wouldn’t have enough money to get a good playground and good air conditioning
The last reason to be thankful is have food because if you didn’t have food you would probably die in at least 10 days dying from hunger. Without food you wouldn’t have any energy in your body and feel weak.
Just remember to be thankful for everything
you have because some people don’t have
anything to be thankful for.
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By Gabriella grade 1
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Thanksgiving Dinner
By Aidan, Erdet, & Charles
Grade 4
Thanksgiving dinner is hard to
beat, because everything is good
to eat. We like Thanksgiving be-
cause there is turkey, it there was
no Thanksgiving we’d be eating
beef jerky. When Thanksgiving
dinner ends, I feel like I am go-
ing to bend. Thanksgiving dinner
was really fun because we got
the dinner done.
Big Fat Turkey
By Jenna Grade 4
One day I was walking down the
street on Thanksgiving. But guess
what? I saw a BIG FAT TUR-
KEY! “He looks yummy, “ I said.
“Maybe I should kill it so I can
bring it home for my family to eat.
I think that would be a good idea.
So I called someone to come and
help me kill it. I’m so excited to
eat it!” I said.
Samir F. Grade 4
Reasons to be Thankful
In this paper, there are different things to be thankful for. Read on to learn more about the 3 things like having a good family, also have a good home, and have enough to eat.
My family loves me very much and cares about me. Also they support me everywhere I go. My family is thankful for me because I do a lot of stuff for them and myself. For example I help them do a lot of chores like dishes and more, and they help me when ever I want something they get it for me. Like they make food for me they make whatever I want and they take me out everywhere I want to go.
I have such a good home like my roof and my windows too. Also my stairs because if we did not have stairs we would not get what we want. Like if your kitchen is downstairs, and you did not have stairs you could not have anything to eat. I am also thankful for everything that is on my house, and in my house and my backyard also my pond also my fishtank and my fish that live in it. I am also thankful for my school and my education and what I learn in school.
I have so much to eat like vegetables. Also I am thankful for the fruits I have and I am thankful for the breakfast/lunch/dinner that my mom makes me. My mom makes new food every day and always is so happy to make it for us. My dad brings home food that we love when my mom does not cook. My mom always goes to the grocery store to get fresh food to cook for dinner and makes different dinners sometimes because we do not always like the same food. She always makes sure that we are full and is always willing to cook food if we are hungry. On Thanksgiving’s day, you should read this to
learn what I am thankful for. The three things I
am most thankful for my family, my house and
my food. People are thankful for many different
things. What are you thankful for?
Jameson G. Grade 4
Reasons Why I’m Thankful
Every Thanksgiving I like to look back and think of what I have and many people wish I had so when you say everyone has it ,so I want it well that’s not true think about African people. Nobody can have everything you don’t need everything there is kids like us that don’t have a army food anything its not dumb that you don’t have what you want, but you can’t have everything. I will have three reasons why.
First thing I am thankful for is my health if I had not had a healthy body I wouldn’t be able to wrestle play football or baseball. Many people can not do that because sickness, like cancer, lung disease even because doing bad habits like smoking. some people don’t have the body or don’t fit right in that position that’s something to think about it’s not their fault, but you don’t want to mess around and cry that you can’t do that because you can do it do it for the people that can’t even walk.
Second thing I am thankful for is for are Strong country Like the Navy seals. We are lucky some country don’t have a country that can even come close to defending someone we lucky little kids in our country don’t go to war. Like the Civil war. I am glad that we have freedom in our country and not a lot of slaves anymore. America is united!
Lastly I would like to talk about my family. family is everything to love to courage. I am thoughtful that my family beliefs in me and, that’s why I got trough winning state for wrestling if i didn’t have a family i don’t know what i would do.
I am thankful, but almost everyone has something to think about well I no I do and I’m proud of it.
RIENDS PPLES OTS OF LEAVES EAVES By A.J. grade 1
ALL IS BEAUTIFUL
ND FALL SMELLS LIKE APPLE PIES
EAVES ARE FALLING
EAVES ARE COLORFUL By Joshua
Grade 1
Turkey Tom
By Charles
Grade 4
Once upon a time there was a turkey
named Tom. Tom wasn’t any turkey,
he was a fast turkey. Boy how Tom
could run. He could run from one
place to another in less than a second.
One day Tiger challenged Tom to a
race. Tom practiced a bunch and a
bunch until the race day. When they
started the race Tiger was fast but Tom
was faster. Tiger had lots of stamina
but Tom had more. By the end of the
race Tom never wanted to go slow
again. That’s why if you chase a
Turkey, it’ll go ten times faster.
The end Laasya
Grade 4
Do you know why you are thankful? Well I do, and,
I’ll tell you why.
The first reason why I’m thankful is because,I have
parents. They give me food. They also give me a house and
protection.The last thing that they do is they pay for my
school.
The second reason why I’m thankful is I have a
school. The school has teachers. The school has teachers. The
best part is the school doesn’t have holes in the school.
Well, that’s all for now! See you next time!
Kaley M.
Grade 4
Always be Thankful
Thanksgiving is a time of giving, loving, and
most importantly… being thankful! Always be
thankful for your family, home, and school.
Love your family, friends , and pets no matter
what happens, like me. I love my mom because
she takes care of me, rain or shine, and she
tries to make the best of every situation, and
I am thankful for that. I also love my calico
cat named Kiki, and my half moon betta named
Bubbles. I’m also thankful for my yaya and
papa because, my papa picks me up from school
when my mom can’t. I love my yaya because
she takes care of me when my mom is work-
ing. Me and my family go on the most exciting
and fun vacations ever! one time we went to
Branson, MO. My mom said it was like Vegas
only more family oriented.
Always be thankful for your home, because
some people don’t have one. I’m thankful for
my home because it is clean and healthy so I
do not get sick, or when I am sick it is easier
to get better. I also have a pool, it is so much
easier to just go down to the basement and
then just jump into the pool. I also love my
room, it had all the amenities that I could pos-
sibly ask for in a room.
I’m also thankful for my school. I get a great
education there. We use computers almost
every day! My school also has cool clubs to
join and fun assemblies to go and watch/
participate in. I also love my teacher, she is
hilarious, because she tells us funny jokes.
Thanksgiving or not, everybody should be
thankful for what they have every day of the
year.
Velizar N. Grade 4
Every you should be thankful of a good family school and a home. This paper is about why you should be thankful.
I am thankful for having a home, my room has its own comfy bed in the room with its own play room with toys like cars trucks, and my very own desk to do my homework and with a mirror and a dresser and finally a closet.
I have a good school. The reason i have a good school because the teachers have gone to a good collage and that’s what gave me education. My school is good because it can afford very big assemblies. My school is good because it lets us have are own supplies.
I have a good family. I have a good family because my dad works hard for the house and my mom works hard in the house to take care of me and cleans the house. My family is good because iI have a healthy cat named Minty.
On Thanksgiving you should ALWAYS be happy what you have like a home school and a family!
Jackie Grade 4
Time for Being Thankful
Are you thankful for things you have well you should be because there are lots of other people who don’t have the things you have.
One thing I’m thankful for is my house because have you ever go down the street and see a person homeless guess what I bet they want a home so don’t complain your house is too small think of the homeless people.
Ding! Ding! Hear that. That is the sound of the school bell! It is lunch time and were having hot lunch. I’m thankful for hot lunch and a good school because some families are poor and don’t have enough money to pay for a good school or hot lunch. Also some people don’t have enough money to go to school! My last and the one I am most thankful for is my family because they help me and love me very much. Also help me with homework and are kind. Now that you know about other people and their life you should be thankful for what
you have.
BRECK P.
Grade 4
How Being Thankful is so Important
The next time you complain about our life , stop and think about other people who have cancer or are in a
wheel chair. Those people smile even though they have something wrong with them and there is no reason to
be crying if you don’t get what you want because you have a pretty good life.
The first reason I am thankful for my life is my home. The reason my home is one of the things I am thankful for
is because First , I’m just glad that my family is not poor and can not afford a house. Next,I have a nice warm
bed for me to sleep in that keeps me warm during cold nights because Illinois does get very cold. Last, I have a
big backyard for me and my sisters and my puppy to play in.
The next reason I am thankful for all the great things in my life is my family, because I can always count on them
to encourage me the most they can and support me in doing things that I believe is right. They also care about
me when I’m upset and love me. I’m also thankful for my sister’s and my puppy because they're always fun to
hang out with and the love me too.
The last reason I’m thankful for all the things in my life is health. The reason why is because America is not poor
and there is food to eat think about the people in Africa who have people raising money just so they can have
clean drinking water but if you visit them they will have the brightest smile .
So think about it if you lived in Africa put yourself in their shoes and think would you be smiling if you had no
home had dirty water and no food that’s all I’ve got to say.
Gavin
Grade 4
Hi do you know why it is important to be thankful. No did you say no okay. Well I dooooooooooooo!!
You should be respectful to your parents because they pay for a roof over your head. Your parents pay for
you to go to school and get an education. Your parents give you clothes so you're not naked. So respect your
parents kids.
A school gives you an education. A school lets you make new friends. A school has computers to mess
around but don’t mess around seriously.
There are a lot of things to be thankful for in life so I suggest make life worth it.
Kenneth
Grade 4
I’m thankful for a lot of things, you should be to.
I'm thankful for my parents, because they pay for my food. Also they make sure I get a great education. They
take me to fun places like Disney World too.
I’m thankful that I get three meals a day. Also I’m thankful that I get clean water every day. And I have a roof
over my head.
That’s what i'm thankful for, What are you thankful for?
Saachi
grade 4
Do you like the holiday thanksgiving? Well if you do then read find out more about being thankful.
PARENTS
I am thankful for my parents because they give me food to eat so that I am not hungry.
And they pay for my school so that I get the
education. And they also support me with
giving me a house to protect me from weather.
Mia
grade 4
What are you thankful for? I am thankful for many things like… read below to find out.
I am thankful for my parents. My parents put a roof over my head. They also feed me food that I enjoy. My
mom and dad take us to sports and travel with us where we go for sports. Im thankful for my parents.
Another thing why im thankful is my siblings. My siblings teach me things I didn’t know. I thankful for my
siblings because they help me. My siblings show me things I didn’t know. I’m thankful for my siblings.
That was things I’m thankful for. What are you thankful for?
I am thankful for my family. Families take care of children. They protect them from harm. Families can do many fun things together like take trips and go shopping. They can celebrate holidays together. Family is an important part of life.
By Kaylen A. Grade 4
I am thankful for my religion. My religion helps me to be a good person. It helps me to make good choices. I am on earth because of it. It is a gift to be alive.
By Raul R.
Grade 4
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving feast is a celebration holiday. On Thanksgiving Day we celebrate
what we are thankful for. Our relatives come over and celebrate the feast with us. We
also have a very great time with our family.
Our family likes being healthy. We prepare a thankful tasty feast .Our parents set
up a healthy meal on the thanksgiving feast. Our families give us the food to stay alive
and to stay very healthy.
Another thing I’m thankful for is my luxuries that not many kids have because
they are very poor. Many children don’t have anything so we should be thankful for
what we have and share with them. We should be able to share with the people who
don’t have anything than just being greedy.
Were lucky to have a home that millions of people don’t have. We should be
thankful if you think about it if we were poor we would want other people to care for
us and donate resources for us such as food, water, maybe toys. We must stand up and help everybody who doesn’t have anything to be thankful
for. To make the world a better place.
By Jade, Jannete, Kendall, & Alani, grade 4.
Turkeys Turkeys say Gobble Gobble, gobble, gobble, gobble, ga. Thanksgiving is here! By: Gurneet and Anna Grade 5
all smells like apple pie
all day
et me taste it
ove apple pie
By Natalia grade 1
By Gracian
Grade 4
In my opinion I think it’s good to be thankful for
living.
It’s good to be thankful because think about what
your mom and dad do for you they bring you to
places you would want to go. they worry about
giving you food and they also have to go to work
everyday to pay for your house.
It’s good to be thankful because you can go to
school and learn. Your mom and dad have to pay
for school because that want you to get a good
scholarship. they have to pay a lot of money for
school because they have good teacher, computers,
and a good school building
In conclusion I think when you get home you
thank your mom and dad for taking care of you.
I am thankful for… By: Mrs. Borsellino’s First Grade Class
Eshaan is thankful for his family because they help him.
Sienna is thankful for her clothes because they keep her warm.
Juliana is thankful for her sisters because they play with her.
Connor is thankful for the teachers at Erickson because they teach us new things.
Annabelle is thankful for the earth because it gives us good things.
Lucas is thankful for his mom because she is nice to him.
Emily K. is thankful for her teacher because she helps her learn.
Sevak is thankful for his mom and dad because they help him with homework.
Jack is thankful for his family because they help him when he is stuck.
Maggie is thankful her teacher because she helps her learn.
Emily S. is thankful for her friends because they make her laugh.
Nicholas G. is thankful for his mom and dad because they are nice.
Dora is thankful for Mrs. Borsellino because she teaches her a lot.
Emily R. is thankful for her family because they make her laugh when she is sad.
Andrew is thankful for his mom and dad because they take care of him.
Nicholas S. is thankful for his family because he loves them.
Nicole is thankful for our country because it keeps us safe.
Madison is thankful for her mom because she is nice to her.
Nate is thankful for his mom because she is nice to him.
Mrs. Borsellino is thankful for her wonderful class because they make her smile each day!
Thanksgiving 2014
Room 303
Thomas A: I am thankful for my parents, the house I live in and feeling safe. I am thank-
ful for my teachers and my class.
Eraad A: I am thankful for having so many things like electronics and even a house. I see
people around the world-many with nothing just poverty.
Gavin A: I am thankful for having a great family and house with food and water. I am
also thankful for all the things that I have wanted and needed.
Elizabeth A: I am thankful for a great teacher like Ms. Paoletti. I’m also thankful that I
have a home.
Lea B: I am thankful for having my family. I’m also thankful for friends. I’m thankful for
the food and water and the things I have.
Alexander B: I’m very thankful for having a wonderful family and food because some
people don’t have that. I’m thankful for my loving family.
Lauren C:I’m thankful for my loving family. They do so much for me, I wouldn’t be
where I am without them. But the most important thing I am thankful for is everybody
that has been apart of my life. Those wonderful people are the reason I am who I am.
Sam D: I am very thankful for my family because they do everything for me like make
dinner and take me to sports and they also love me very much. Also I am very thankful
that I have a home and things you need to survive because some people don’t have any-
thing.
Salvatore F:
Joseph G: I’m thankful for my amazing family because they give me all of the things I
need and want.I am also thankful for Ms.Paoletti because she taught me many things.
Jake H: I am thankful for having my family, being healthy, having food, and being edu-
cated. Also video games and things I like such as electronics. If I have never had a family,
I wouldn’t be alive right now.
Samantha G: I am thankful for my family because they have given me lots of things like
food water, games, electronics, and don’t forget Ms. Paoletti.
Thanksgiving 2014
Room 303
Carolyn L:I am thankful for my family and the things I have. Also I am thankful for the
food I have. Also I am thankful for the friends I have.
Jaden M: I am thankful for moving to a new home and having and wonderful school like
Erickson. I’m also thankful to have a bunch of caring teachers and friends.
Taylor O: I am thankful for the food at thanksgiving like corn, turkey, mash potatoes, and
cranberries because some people don’t have anything.
Tanav P: I am thankful for my family, friends, life, food, water, a good education, and my
new house.
Emily R: I am thankful for my wonderful family and dogs because they're always there for
me and some people don't have anyone
Haley R:I am thankful for having a great class and family and not forgetting Ms. Paoletti.
If it wasn’t for my family wouldn’t have a Amazing life like right now.Also thank you for
the delicious turkey!
Emily S: I am thankful for a wonderful teacher like Ms. Paoletti. I am also thankful for
having such a caring and nice family to rely on.
Michael T: I am thankful for my family because they give me stuff like good food,
Zoey V: I am thankful for being able to wake up in the morning and go to my wonderful
school and having wonderful teachers who take the time to show us new things every day
also for having a wonderful family and friends and my amazing dog Bella.
Eric W: I am thankful for my family, friends, and my cat Whiskers.
Matthew Z: I am thankful for my family, my friends, my food, and my water.
Ashley Z: I am thankful for my amazing family, my caring friends, and the people who are
always there for me.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is when you give thanks for what you have. Our class is thankful for enough to eat, a good school and a great country. Thankful people help our community. One way we are thankful for our country is we have enough to eat. One reason for this is we have
good soil to grow plants and we have stoves and refrigerators to cook our food. If we didn’t have enough food we would starve. We have a really good school. We have helpful electronics to help us study. Our school has enough paper for us to have throughout the year. Intelligent people learn every day.
We are thankful for our country. We are thankful for our country because we have a good president and we have freedom. Another way we are thankful for our country is we have laws that are fair.
In conclusion thanksgiving is an American holiday that nobody will forget thanksgiving because it’s a holiday that everyone comes together.
By Bryan, Joey, Charles, and Andrew Grade 4
Joey
Grade 4
I am thankful for many things like my parents and food/drinks because…
PARENTS
+My Parents pay for things like my clothes and food for me.
+They drive me places that i want to go and i’m thankful.
+MY parents care for me when i need it and so i’m very very thankful that i have them.
FOOD/DRINKS
+I’m thankful for food/drinks because some people in different countries don’t have a lot of
food.
+I’m thankful because we have unlimited water to live healthy.
+We have tasty food that we don’t have to pay that much for and people in other countries
don’t have as good as food as us.
I am very much thankful for what I have and good food and great parents.
Kadin
grade 4
I am happy we have these all these things like…
We are thankful for parents because they give us a roof over our heads or we would be on the streets of Blooming-
dale. Also we are thankful for a school because we would be dumb so we go to school every day.
We’re thankful for food because if we didn’t have enough food we would starve to death. If we had no water we
would be dehydrated. Other countries don’t have food and water so we are thankful we have food and water.
This is why we thank all we have and don’t complain!
Thanksgiving
I am thankful for many things. The three things that I am mostly thankful
for is having a home, having good luxuries, and having a great family. These
things are great to have.
The first thing that I am thankful for is my home. If I did not have a home I
would not have a good life. Having a home may be difficult because not everyone
has enough money, but I do so I am lucky. It’s good having a home because it pro-
tects you from any severe weather storms. Having a home is a lot of money, but it
is worth it.
The next thing I am thankful for is having good luxuries. Luxuries are
things that you do not need, but are nice to have. For example (tvs, game con-
soles, and xboxes). These luxurie are great to have, but it can affect your health. I
have luxuries and I have to admit they are fun, but still I cannot stay inside the
whole day and I could be outside in the fresh air. If you play it too long you could
get a headache.
My family is great. If I did not have a good family I would not be happy.
Many people do not have a good family or they don't have a family at all. Having
a family is good because they help you out with many things like getting you
places. Families are great to have and I am thankful to have one.
In conclusion I am thankful for many things but I am still sad for those peo-
ple that do not have the things I have like a home, luxuries and family.
By Josh and Anthony grade 4
ALLING LEAVES
WESOME LEAVES
EAVES BLOW
EAVES BLOW IN THE WIND By
Adi
INDING PUMPKINS
PPLE PIE
EAVES
OLLIPOP By Lexi
Grade 1
OOTBALL
PPLE PICKING
EAVES FALLING
LEARNING By Nick
Grade 1
Turkey Dinner! (Jokes for Thanksgiving)
What do you call a turkey with rainbow
feathers? A RAINKEY!
Why did the farmer cross the road? TO GET TURKEY DINNER!
Knock knock. Whooo's there? Happy. Happy whoooo?
Happy Thanksgiving!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! By Emily, Grade 4
down,down yellow and brown
the leaves are falling all over town.
By:Carter F.W.
Grade 4
Joe the Turkey
Joe the live turkey is a friend of mine.
When we are together we gobble all the time.
Every year on Thanksgiving day
My friend Joe runs away.
And every year I knew just where to look.
And if he hides good, he won’t be cooked.
Where is Joe hiding you might say?
You want the answer?....... NO WAY!
By J.C.
Grade 4
RIENDS COOK APPLE PIE
PPLES FROM THE TREE
EAVES FALLING FROM TREES
OLLIPOPS ON HALLOWEEN
By Allison
Grade 1
alling
corns
eaves
ooking colorful
By Miah grade 1
Ten Little Turkeys
By Allie
Grade 2
Ten little turkeys swing on swings.
One jumped off and started to sing.
Nine little turkeys swing on swings.
One jumped off and said it’s time to jump in the leaves.
Eight little turkeys swing on swings.
One jumped off and said I am going to my friend’s house.
Six little turkeys swing on swings.
One jumped off and said I am bored and went home.
Five little turkey swing on swings.
One jumped off and said I am going home to do my math homework.
Four little turkeys swing on swings.
One jumped off and said I am going to a party.
Three little turkeys swing on swings.
One jumped off and said I am going to look at clouds.
Two little turkeys swing on swings.
One jumped off and said I am going to the candy store.
The last little turkey said I am going to bed.
It’s Thanksgiving
By Nick and Scott
Grade 2
It’s Thanksgiving, yeah! We eat
turkey, stuffing and all that good
stuff. We give thanks to everyone.
We can eat, eat
anything.
It’s Thanksgiving, yeah!
DOMINIC
grade 4
DO YOU KNOW THAT SOME PEOPLE DON’T HAVE A HOUSE OR FOOD AND WATER?BE THANKFUL FOR WHAT YOU
HAVE. PARENTS EVERY SINGLE DAY THEY’RE SWEET BY GIVING YOU STUFF, FOR EX-AMPLE,FOOD CAR SHELTER AND WA-TER. IF YOU ARE A SPORTS FAN AND
YOU PLAY A SPORT THEY DRIVE YOU TO THE SPORT THAT YOU ARE GOING TO. DO YOU PAY TO GET FOOD OR DOES YOUR PARENTS DO YOU BY YOUR TOYS
OR DOES MOMMY AND DADDY PAY FOR SEE THEY DO EVERYTHING FOR YOU. PEOPLE WITH NO HOMES THEY DON’T BUY THEIR FOOD AT THE GROCERY
STORE THEY HAVE TO PLANT IT OR STARVE. SAME THING WITH MONEY. CAN’T BY STUFF AT THE GROCERY STORE BE-CAUSE THEY DON’T HAVE ENOUGH
MONEY TO GET ANYTHING. SOME PEO-PLE DON’T HAVE ANY SHELTER TO LIVE SOME PEOPLE LAY ON THE SIDEWALK OR IN GRASS OR DIRT IMAGINE IF YOU
DIDN’T HAVE THIS STUFF. BE THANK-FUL OF WHAT YOU HAVE. WE ARE LUCKY THAT WE EVEN HAVE FOOD,SHELTER AND MONEY.
THANKS
By:Justyna
GRADE 4
Thank You so much because we have enough food
and a great school.
Food is a great thankful thing because other coun-
tries do not have enough.They also don’t have run-
ning water like us or enough food for the whole day.
A great school has a good teaching teacher.We have
technology to teach us even more and our school
does not have holes.
Once again thank you for a good school and lots of
food.
Zohair
GRADE 4
Are you thankful for something or
someone. Tell them how you feel.
Here are some things I am thankful
for.
I am thankful for teachers. They give
me education. They also help me with
work. In addition they are always
watching out for me.
I am also thankful for parents. They
put me ahead of themselves. My par-
ents spend time with me. They also
cheer me up when I am sad.
By reading this I hope know you
should be thankful for what you have.
Cherish these moments. Somebody
might be thankful for you.
Katie
grade 4
Hi! Do you want to learn what I am thankful
about, well I will tell you, let’s go.
I am thankful about my family because they give
me food that is good because my dad is chef. I
am also thankful for the cloths that my mom
buys me and I love them. I love my sisters even
though I fight with them.
I am thankful for my school and it being perfect.
I love my teacher and I am not going to name her
but her name is Miss. W! We have a good school
because there are no holes in the walls. Miss W
is always nice to kids.
I hope I taught you all about what I am thankful
for. BYE!
Luca
grade 4
Thank you!!! In this story I will tell you what 2 things I am most
ever grateful for.
First, parents. For example, they give you goods like they pay for
your clothes and give you food. Also, If not for your parents you
wouldn’t be in school and learning! Your parents pay for you to go
to school and learn.
Next, school. If not for school you wouldn’t be as smart as you
would be now. Also, teachers can help you if you don’t understand
what you're doing. Our school has great buildings. They don’t
have holes or anything like that.
Finally, these are the things I am grateful for. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
Thanksgiving!
Having fun!
All the food is good!
No school
Keeping everyone happy
Super fun!
By: Reagan Grade 4