From food, water and shelter to mom’s cooking and the Indians and Pilgrims, see what our students are thankful for this Thanksgiving and their favorite ways to celebrate.
Ailani Reyes Rodriguez
“I am thankful for my family because they care about me, and God because he created me and my family. I also am thankful for the shelter I have because some people don’t have a home. I’ve learned that you are thankful every day because some people don’t have what you have.”
Analiese Renteria
“I celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering around my family and always having a dance party. I also play a little bit of football, and I especially love watching the parade! I’m thankful for my family that loves me. I’m thankful for everything I have.”
Braxton Neel
“One thing I have learned about Thanksgiving is that it brings families together. On Thanksgiving day when we all arrive at my grandparents’ house, we all sit at the table, say our thanks, make our plates and dig in! As everyone leaves, we all say goodbye and ‘Happy Thanksgiving!'”
Caitlyn Ward
“I love Thanksgiving because it’s a time we can give thanks to other people. It’s fun, too! I’m thankful for so much like a bed to sleep in at night, food to eat when I’m hungry, and my dad and me, too.”
Chase Hall
“I am thankful for family time, the turkey who brought us the meal, the Indians and Pilgrims who brought us Thanksgiving, and the harvesters who harvested the corn and potatoes.”
Daetrun Wilbow
“My mom cooks the best food in the world! I am thankful for getting to eat food, having a roof over my head, and having clothes on my back.”
Danazah Griggs
“I am thankful for my family, my mom and dad, and being on this world. I love Thanksgiving because I get to eat and see my family be happy.”
Destini Charles Hernandez
“Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday to celebrate! There are so many reasons I love this holiday. One reason is spending time with my family and friends. We are very thankful that God gave us food and family to enjoy on this day.”
Drasti Patel
“I am really thankful to have a home to live in and the best family in the world. I am also for my teachers for giving me a good education!”
Gabriel Ordonez
“I am thankful for my school because I get to learn about people and fun activities. I love Thanksgiving! My favorite part is eat mashed potatoes and spending time with my family.”
Hannah Demel
“I am so thankful for all the things I have such as my family, house, clothes and food. I am so thankful for these things because other people don’t have them. I love Thanksgiving because other people don’t have them. I love Thanksgiving because it brings families together and there is always good food I get to help make.”
Iyana Chambers
“I love Thanksgiving! It is a time to cherish with family. You can have fun and give thanks to God and Jesus about the things you have. Cherish the moments and memories, and take photos of the things that are important to you.”
Jake Hines
“I’m thankful for me, my family, my dogs and my friends. I love Thanksgiving because you get to eat a lot, make memories with your family, have fun and play.”
Kaitlin Michael
“The most important part of Thanksgiving is that we are thankful. I am thankful for the delicious food God brings to us. I’m thankful that my mom was able to have my baby sister, and I’m especially thankful for the world we walk on today.”
Kenzie Escalante
“I am thankful that I have the basic needs like food, water and shelter. I am also thankful for our military because they protect our country, and our teachers who help us get a good education and help us learn. I think we should all be thankful for what we have.”
Leslie Trevino
“Before we eat, we go around the table and say what we are thankful for. We eat amazing mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. I have learned that Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks.”
McKenzie Neeley
“Things I’m grateful for are my beautiful family, our delicious food, and our nice house. I hope your Thanksgivings are as good as mine.”
Ryan Jeanneret
“I am thankful for a lot but my most important things are family and friends, food, fresh water and a home.”
William Kinney
“I like Thanksgiving because me and my family sit down and eat together. my family prays before they eat and then we talk about why we celebrate this great holiday. I love Thanksgiving!”
Happy Thanksgiving from the Frenship ISD family!
