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In spirit of the Thanksgiving Holiday, many Americans take time to reflect on the people, places and things that make them thankful. MISD students in grades K-12th were asked one simple question: What are you thankful for?
Read their true, innocent responses.
“I’m thankful that my dad has a dog named Z-e-u-s. Oh, and my mom gives me kisses on my cheek all the time.” Tate T., Kindergarten, Mt. Peak Elementary
“I’m thankful for cranberries. They are so good.” Presley H., Kindergarten, LaRue Miller Elementary
“I’m thankful because mom let me go to Justin Bieber’s concert.” Danyell C., 1st, Longbranch Elementary
“I’m thankful that I have a mom, dad and two sisters whose names are Linzi and Lilli.” Lexi C., 1st, J.R. Irvin Elementary
“I’m thankful that the pilgrims made friends with the Indians.” Sir Luke T., 1st, T.E. Baxter Elementary
“I’m thankful that my friends are nice to me.” Brock C., 2nd, J.A. Vitovsky Elementary
“I’m thankful for my toys, soccer and of course my family.” Chase S., 2nd, J.R. Irvin Elementary
“I’m thankful because my brother is in the Marines and my brother-in-law is in the Air Force.” Payten M., 3rd, T.E. Baxter Elementary
“I’m thankful that my brother goes crazy and it makes me laugh.” Emma G., 3rd, Mt. Peak Elementary
“I’m thankful that my dad lets me go hunting with him. I got a 9-pointer.” Conner B., 4th, LaRue Miller Elementary
“I’m thankful for my dog and my family.”Landry R., 5th, Longbranch Elementary
“I’m thankful for the yummy Thanksgiving food.” Reece P., 5th, J.A. Vitovsky Elementary
“I’m thankful that God gave us food. We are lucky to have wealth because some kids don’t have a Playstation, X-box or TV.” Joe Cisneros, 6th, Frank Seale Middle School
“I’m thankful for my friends, family and grandfather.” Caroline Savins, 7th, Walnut Grove Middle School
“I’m thankful for my mom and family.” T.J. Rudd, 8th, Walnut Grove Middle School
“I’m thankful for the opportunity to get to live with my dad. My mom helps me deal with things, too.” Heather H., 8th, Frank Seale Middle School
“I’m thankful that I get to go on a mission trip to Haiti with my church.”Mason F., 9th, MHS
“I’m thankful for doing good in school. I’m also thankful for my friends.”Daniell G. 10th, MHS
“I’m thankful for my designer clothes, grandparents and great-grandparents.”Jakim F. 11th, MHS
“I’m thankful for the roof over my head, my parents love and for my imagination.”Emily M., 12th, MHS
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