More Thanksgiving Poems

Here's another poem to share with you. This one is from Sarah Jo in the fifth grade.

Thank You

Thank you for eyes that see. . .
the chickens laying eggs in the hay loft,
the beautiful moonlight,
my wonderful family and friends,
and the beautiful hickory nut tree in my backyard.

Thank you for my ears that hear. . .
coyotes howling in the nightfall,
a basketball bouncing on the floor,
the sound of music,
and bacon sizzling on the griddle.

Thank you for my mouth that tastes. . .
tasty scrambled eggs,
a warm bowl of chili,
wonderful apple pie,
and the taste of sweet cherries

Thank you for my hands that feel. . .
the softness of my big fluffy blanket
the warmness of my house
the smooth keys on the piano
and the fur on my pet's back.

Thank you for a nose that smells. . .
the long-lasting cinnamon
a fresh cake baking in the oven
a big pot full of beans
and a bowl of soup.
Thank you God for everything!

The Magnificent Seven

My sixth grade language class has created a blog called The Magnificent Seven. Have a look at it. Leave them a comment!
The Magnificent Seven

Progress reports

Today students will receive their mid-nine weeks progress report!

H1N1 Flu Clinic Today

The Pickett County Health Department is having an H1N1 Flu clinic today from 2:00 until 6:30 P.M. It is free of charge, no appointment is necessary and shots or mist are available while supplies last.
The clinic is open to anyone age 6 months thru 64 years. If you need more information call 864-3178.
We sent this flyer home yesterday, but some students might not have made it home with a note that involved shots!!!

Author Visit--December 3

On Thursday, December 3rd at 1:00 we will have an author visit at Pickett K-8. We would like to welcome any parents or grandparents to join us for this program. I have scanned the front and back of the flyer that Miss Cross will be sending home so that you can see what will be available for purchase after his program in the gym.
Just click on the image to make it larger.

I am Thankful. . .

Students in the computer lab have been writing a pattern poem about being thankful. Each stanza takes one of the five senses and the students tell what they are thankful for in regard to that sense. I want to share some of these with you. This first one is from Ethan in fourth grade.

I am Thankful for. . .

Thank you for eyes that see. . .
the brown leaves on the ground
my family that I love so much,
the Thanksgiving dinner,
and all my pets that I love.

Thank you for my ears that hear. . .
my mom in the kitchen,
my dad telling me the dinner's done
the preacher on Sunday morning,
and the bus that runs by my house.

Thank you for my mouth that tastes. . .
the breakfast in the morning,
the food that we eat on Thanksgiving Day
the ice cream after dinner,
and cake after a party.

Thank you for my hands that feel. . .
the football in my hands,
the heat from the heater,
the leaves in my hands when I play,
and the fur of my dog Bobo.

Thank you for a nose that smells. . .
the fresh pie on the table,
the cookies in the oven,
the fresh air in the field
And my mom's perfume.
Thank you God for everything!

Five Little Turkeys

Kindergarten Selling Doughnuts

When this much cute shows up at your door asking you to buy doughnuts--well there is just no way to refuse! My name is on the list under the chocolate covered ones! Look out they will find you too!

Guest Readers

In Celebration of Children's Book Month, Miss Cross is having guest readers for all her classes this week. Here's just a few of the people who took some time to come to school and share a story with students.







This one is my favorite, because it's my dad! The students are always surprised to find out that I have a dad--they think I'm too old or something. He shared a story called Letting Swift River Go about a town that was lost when a dam was built to create a water reservoir, but he changed the story to the town of Willow Grove and the river to Obey River because that was his story. When he wasn't much older than these students his family was forced to leave the farm they loved and relocate. So he shared these experiences through this book. These students didn't just get a guest reader, they got a history lesson from someone who was there! And they also learned that once upon a time under the waters of Dale Hollow Lake there was a town called Willow Grove full of people and homes and businesses and schools that only a few people can recall!

Annual Christmas Ornament Contest

Here's a note from Miss Alice about the annual Christmas Ornament Contest

Students, Families and Staff,
It's time for our annual Christmas Ornament Contest! Yeah! Here is what you need to know.
1. One entry per person
2. Ornaments should be a size to hang on a tree. (not big as a table top display)
3. First, second and third prizes will be awarded in each category (pre-k through 8th grade and adults)
4. Ornaments must be handmade, not purchased
5. Ornaments must be turned into homeroom (not the office) teacher by 8:30 A.M. TUESDAY DECEMBER 1ST.
6. We will have judges who have no children or grandchildren in school. They will be here at 9:00 A.M. December 1st to do the judging. Winners will be announced that afternoon and ornaments will stay on the trees for display until December 16th or 17th when you may take them home.
Remember:
Put your name on your ornament, turn in to your homeroom teacher by 8:30 December 1st.
HAPPY ORNAMENT MAKING AND MERRY CHRISTMAS