Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for?
Students across the Sumter area shared with us what they are most thankful for this holiday season.
I am thankful for my family and my pets. I am thankful for my best friends and my life. But most of all, I am thankful for Jesus dying on the cross for us.
- Gabriella Z., 5th grade, High Hills Elementary
I am thankful for my family because they provide me with food, clothes, toys and school stuff. I'm also thankful for my teachers because they teach me new things and make me smarter. They also teach me to be respectful. And of course, I can't forget my friends who are always there for me when I am sad or upset. They always make me feel welcome and loved. And finally, I am thankful for all the police people who keep us safe and protect the people of America!
- Morgan H., 5th grade, High Hills Elementary
"I'm thankful for my family and my life because I'm able to live and love. I think that love is always the answer. I love school and spending time with my family."
- Paisley Lyons, 2nd grade, Liberty STEAM Charter School
"I'm thankful for my friends and family because they are kind to me and always include me. My grandma always says that we should give thanks for our food because we have more than some people have. Everyone should be thankful even if they get something they didn't want because it can still turn into a good thing."
- Kameron Jordan, 2nd grade, Liberty STEAM Charter School
"I'm thankful for my family, my dog, my school and teachers, and the house that I live in. My mom is the best mom and she does everything she can to take care of my brother and me. I'm thankful for all the little things she does like taking us places to make special memories."
- Olivia Smith, 2nd grade, Liberty STEAM Charter School
"I am thankful for my family because if I didn't have a family I will not feel loved. Another thing I'm thankful for is my teacher because she is the one who teaches us."
- Kemorye K., Lemira Elementary School
"I am thankful for my family because my family makes me feel happy. Also, I am thankful for my friends because Juliet makes me feel happy when I am sad. I am thankful for my school because my school helps me learn."
- Kourtnei C., Lemira Elementary School
"I am thankful for my teacher because she helps me learn. Also, I am thankful for food because I get hungry. Next, I am thankful for my family because they help me. I love being thankful."
- Datrick C., Lemira Elementary School
"I am thankful for my sister because she lets me play with my best. My sister helps me with my homework."
- Alyssa, Manchester Elementary School