"A" is for Acrostic and "T" is for Thanks!

"A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues."~Cicero

With Thanksgiving Day nearly upon us, students this week took some time to reflect upon those things that they are most grateful for. The final product which was used to capture these thoughts was a familiar one, an acrostic poem. Acrostic poems are simple poems in which each the first letter of each line forms a word or phrase (vertically). Just as Billy (the main character from Where the Red Fern Grows) is extremely grateful for his family and his hounds, many of our students expressed similar thoughts.

Why not take a few minutes to scroll down and check out some of our student's efforts?

Thanksgiving Acrostic by Jessica Marron

The freedom in this country
Home and the people who live in it (Family)
Amazing food that we have to share
Nice people that help our economy and community
Kindenss I receive from people
School and education
Gpeople and people that sacrifice their lives for our country
Independence to do things
Very important family that is always there for me
Individual rights that I have
Needs that are supplied (food, shelter, water)
Given opportunities to succeed


Thanksgiving Acrostic by Jonathan Wasilewski

Thankful for the free country that we live in
Having people who care about you
Amazing family that is always there
Nice people who help in the community
Kindess i receive from people around me
School and education, so I can learn.
Giving people, who help the poor
Industries that create everyday tools
Very safe neighborhood
I never have to worry about the next day
Never having to worry about being hungry
Giving to others in need


Thanksgiving Acrostic by Kiera Peterkin

Thanking God for letting me see another day
Having a loving family
Aanother chance in life
Not complaining about what needs to be done
Kiera is such a blessed and thankful child
Sincere in my heart for wrong doing.
Giving praise to the Lord.
I thank God for giving me life.
Vividly giving and showing respect towards those who are respectful.
Ignorance is not the way to go!
Neglectng hurts, but acceptance is wonderful.
Greatly honored to live one more day.


Thanksgiving Acrostic by Kristina Schiffhauer

Teachers are a blessing.
Home is where the heart is.
Acting gives you the opportunity to express yourself.
Nana and Papa, my loving grandparents.
Kindess—where would we be without it?
Songs are wonderful.
Gymnastics is a thrilling spark.
Imagination makes boring things interesting.
Venn diagrams help keep us organized.
Inspiration—how far could you get if you had none?
Never failing love—like what parents and God have for me.
GOD—I can’t name all the things He has done for me.

Giving Thanks Acrostic by Nick Magnanti

The right we have to be ourselves and to always be accepted
Helpful citizens who wish to make our environment a better place.
Always knowing that I am safe at where I spend my day.
Never having to worry about not having food or a place to live.
Kknowledge, which gives you a life of opportunities.
Secial activities that are always available to me, while other shave nothing.


Thanksgiving Acrostic by David Simonetti

Television for my games and shows.
Hats that keep me looking fly.
America because it provides me with great opportunities.
Neighbors that are always there when you need help.
Kowledge which is the key to life and conversation.
Soccer because it is a lot of fun!
Grandparents who have unconditional love for me.
Income because it allows me to have what I need.
Vacation that allows me to relax and have fun!
Intellignece because it will take me through life.
Nicole my sister, that I love and drives me places!!!
Gatherings with loved ones such as family and friends.

Giving Thanks Acrostic by Ryan Muchard

Time to be by myself
Happy times with my family
A’s and A+’s that I’ve worked to receive
Nice brothers to be with
Knowledge of what is right and wrong
Mr. Scott as a nice ELA teacher

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