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Watson first-graders reenact first Thanksgiving
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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .First-grade pilgrims learned some patience while waiting for their classmates to receive their Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 17.
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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .First-graders Michael Palmer (left), Madison Sheffield, Eliza Farr, and Noah Clegg shared their smiles as they prepared to dig into their Thanksgiving feat on Nov. 17.
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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Little Indians from Jamie Giliberti's first-grade classroom filed out into the hallways of Watson to prepare for their Thanksgiving feat on Nov. 17.
By SARAH FOOR
Little Pilgrims and Indians lined the first-grade hall of Watson Elementary on Nov. 17 to have their own version of the first Thanksgiving.
Many preparations for the feast were completed in advance.
“Throughout November, we’ve been learning about the history of the first harvest feast and how it is important to our country. The kids have created place mats decorated with Native American symbols and the students are dressed as Pilgrims and Indians for our celebration,” explained first-grade teacher Debbie Sinchak.
Preparation also included the first-grade teachers baking corn bread and buying apple cider and popcorn to serve at the meal.
“Although we wanted to bring turkey, our cafeteria covered that by serving creamed turkey at lunchtime today,” reported teacher Jamie Giliberti.
The students learned a bit of patience by waiting until all their classmates had a meal before digging in.
Teaching assistant Brittany Snyder reminded the students to be thankful during the holiday.
“We are thankful for our friends, family and the food before us. Let’s eat!” she exclaimed, as the first-graders proceeded to do just that.