Giving Thanks

RANDOLPH — With Thanksgiving this week, Randolph Elementary School fourthgrade students recently got an opportunity to share their feelings on what they are thankful for during Thanksgiving and the upcoming Christmas season.

Here are their brief essays.

I am thankful for my dad because he has been helping out my grandma and grandpa with many things like chores

I am thankful for my mom because she is a nice mother and she cares about us no matter if we’re good or bad.

I am thankful for my grandma and grandpa because they do everything they can for us and we do stuff for them, too.

— Danna Smith

I am thankful for my horses, Sunny and Tator Tot, because they always make my day.

I am thankful for my parents they always help me on homework or with activities.

My siblings because they can always make something super boring super fun!

— Colton Winkelbauer

I am thankful for my mom and dad because they help me with my homework. I am thankful for school because the

I am thankful for school because the teachers have to give up time to teach students.

I am thankful for the Randolph newspaper because if we did not have the news we would not know when things are happening.

— Brianna Jensen

I’m thankful for my family because they are nice and generous.

I’m thankful for my pets because I love them and they love me.

I’m thankful for my friends because they are super nice, kind and helpful.

— Braxton Montgomery

I am thankful for food and water because it helps me survive.

I am thankful for my home because it gives me a place to live.

I am thankful for my family and my health because my family cares and supports me, and my health is good.

— Erica Tunink

I am thankful for my dog because I get to play with her and take her on walks.

I am thankful for my clothes because I don’t want to be cold. I am thankful for my house because I

I am thankful for my house because I don’t have to sleep in the cold.

— Jett Nelson

I’m thankful for Mrs. Flaming because we learn a lot with her being our teacher.

I’m thankful for nature because if I was ever homeless I would have trees for wood.

I’m thankful for my friends because if anyone was bullying me they would tell me right away even if they got in trouble.

— Ellie Bartels

I’m thankful for my teacher because she helps me become smarter for the future and prepare for tests.

I’m thankful for my friends because they make me laugh and cheer me up.

I’m thankful for my grandparents because they take care of me when I’m there.

— Tristen Tjaden * Knights of Columbus r

I am thankful for the amazing things in the world because if we didn’t have them the world would be boring.

I am thankful for my house because if I didn’t have shelter I would get hurt very seriously.

I am also thankful for water because we can’t survive without water for a long time.

— Robert Dorcey

I am thankful for the school because the Chromebooks they gave us.

I am thankful for my parents because they help me on my homework.

I am thankful for my home, it keeps me safe when outside is dangerous.

— William Crosby

I am thankful for my health so I can do things with my friends and family. I am thankful for my house because it

I am thankful for my house because it provides shelter and keeps away danger.

I am thankful for my family because they take care of me.

— Bennett Schmidt

I am thankful for money because some people don’t have enough money to buy food and water or a place to sleep.

I am thankful for my parents because some kids don’t have parents.

I am thankful for my school because it’s hard to get a job if you’ve never gone to school.

— Eli Wortman

I am thankful for my family because they provide me food to survive.

I am thankful for my house because I have a roof over my head.

I am thankful for my life because I can experience nature and life.

— Kholyn Lyons-Bare