Thanksgiving Blessings!

Yesterday the we spent some time reflecting on how blessed we are. Before sinking our teeth into our Thanksgiving craftivity, we started with a little discussion about the people and things in our lives that we are thankful for. With just the mention of the word "thankful", the students' hands were shooting up and ideas were overflowing. They were bursting with thankfulness!

The children had so many wonderful ideas to include in their Thanksgiving craftivity! These projects are sure to be the star of the dinner table this weekend! Here is the beginning of the project:



A work in progress...



Today we were able to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Our school participated in Make a Difference, Break a Rule day. Students could "pay" to break a rule. To break a rule, students' brought in one food item per rule for the Strathcona Food Bank. Students wore hats, ate and drank in class, and listened to music during work time. Boy, did we collect a HUGE pile of food! Here are some highlights from our fantastic day:

We have been very busy preparing to lead the Thanksgiving Celebration tomorrow, with the help of the Grade 2 and Grade 3 classes. If you are able to join us for the celebration, please plan to meet in the gym at about 2:00 pm this Thursday.  

What are YOU thankful for? Take a minute to leave your reply. Simply double-click on the "wall" below to leave a "sticky note". There is no log in. Just type your idea and click GO. The students and I have left a few responses already (signed, Student). When leaving your response, please sign your name as Mr. or Mrs. and your last initial (e.g. Mrs. S, Mr. H), or something equaly appropriate and anonymous. Thank you for not mentioning first or last names on our blog.




On a personal note, I want to share how very thankful I am for each child in my class. Each student is a special blessing in my life, and I recognize what a responsibility and gift it is to spend eight hours a day learning alongside your little one. I am also very grateful for the unwavering support I receive from the parents in our class and am thankful beyond measure for this support each and every day.

May you have a blessed Thanksgiving!