I have lots of privileges because I live in the United States.
Freedom of speech in the U.S.A. is great! I have the power to tell
our president I don't like something. I have freedom to be whom I
want to be when I grow up. I can work hard to earn money for my
savings. My friends and I can vote when we are 18. In the U.S.A., we
have the right for a good education. In the Community Learning
Center, I get to study United States, go to class with third- and
fourth-graders and go on lots of field trips.
God has blessed me with many opportunities. God has given me a
brother and sister to make my life happier. He has given me a lots of
friends like Ryan and Emma. They are my best friends. I am thankful
that God is with me.
TRAVIS KELLEY
Third grade
Many of the things that I'm thankful come from my heart and my
brain. I am thankful for so many things, I couldn't list them in a
hundred years.
The thing I think is the coolest thing about being thankful is
that you can't stop being thankful for anything or anyone. The most
important thing to me is my family. I love my mom, dad, myself and my
sister. If we would all appreciate more of the things that should be
appreciated, think what the world would be like.
The things that I treasure aren't even close to how much I love my
family.
I will ask you one favor -- if you would be so kind to other
people and ask them to do the same and on and on, you will be
appreciated not just by me but many others and you will get PEACE ON
EARTH. I want you to think about what I said and you will see large
results very quick.
JASON ZIDE
Fourth grade
I am thankful for all the people that care for me. My mom makes me
wonderful meals, pasta and other yummy stuff. My dad plays Clue with
me and other games. My sister cares for me by comforting me when I am
sad. Adam is a great friend by running on the soccer field with me.
I am thankful for all the food and drinks that keep me alive. I
eat fruit, vegetables, grains and protein. Sometimes I have treats,
too. Anyway, protein helps your body grow strong and healthy. Protein
helps your body a lot and you could die without it. I am glad to have
protein in this world. Milk has protein in it. In fact, a lot of
things have protein in them. I am glad to have all these things to be
thankful for.
RYAN CAVANAUGH
Third grade
I am thankful for my mom and dad. I am also thankful for God and
hospitals and the loving care they give us.
But how would we get a good education without school? I'm also
