[Editor’s note: As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday this week, we, as adults, can always find plenty to be thankful for and we remind our readers to pause for a few minutes during the busy holiday to reflect on the many things we should give thanks for.

Along those same lines, it’s always entertaining to hear just what our youngest citizents are thankful for.

With that in mind, we are including with this issue, some of those thoughts of thankfulness from the students in kindergarten and pre-school classes.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Ms. Jamie Cooksey’s Kindergarten Class

I am thankful for…

• I am thankful for my family. Christian Appleby

• I am thankful for my family. Tyler Appleby

• I am thankful for my mom and dad, my brothers, and all my family. Branson Burton

• I am thankful for my mom and dad and my skateboard. John Ross Carver

• I am thankful for God and Jesus, my horses and my family. Cullen Cooksey

• I am thankful for the Earth, my mom and dad, my friends and all my family. John Dylan Cooksey

• I am thankful for my mom and dad, my cat, my nana and papa, my brother and sister. Emilee Coomer

• I am thankful for my family and my friends. Dannon Dalton

• I am thankful for my mom and dad, Jesus and God and my family and my brothers. Abby Davis

• I am thankful for my family and all the kids at my Nana’s house. Breeli Fitzgerald

• I am thankful for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Jesus and my family. William Guffey

• I am thankful for God and Jesus and everybody in my family. Kressli Massengale

• I am thankful for my cousins, my family, God and Jesus, my classmates, Ms. Janet and Ms. Jamie. Mason Musk

• I am thankful for my mom and dad and my sisters. Lindsey Shelton

• I am thankful for my food, my family, clothes and shoes. Gracie Smith

• I am thankful for the world, everything in Albany, everybody in Byrdstown and all my family. Jersie Smith

• I am thankful for my mom and dad. Coban Tweedy

• I am thankful for my dad and mom and my brother. Makenna Upchurch.

• I am thankful for God and Jesus, mom and dad, and my teachers. Addison Whittenburg

• I am thankful for my family, my friends, my toys and my teachers. Bella Young

• I am thankful for my family. Robbie Harrod

• Ms. Jamie, Ms. Janet, Ms. Peggy and Ms. Saundra Jo are thankful for their families and Christian, Tyler, Branson, John Ross, Cullen, John Dylan, Emilee, Dannon, Abby, Breeli, William, Robbie, Kressli, Mason, Lindsey, Gracie, Jersie, Coban, Makenna, Addison and Bella!

Ms. Jackie Frey’s Kindergarten Class

I am thankful for…

• I am thankful for my family and toys. Caleb Guffey

• I am thankful for food, toys, and family. Zoe Jones

• I am thankful for my family. Aleigha Matthews

• I am thankful for mommy and food. Makayla Barnes

• I am thankful for my family and turkey. Daya Bulubenchi

• I am thankful for my family. Colton Wilson

• I am thankful for the turkey and my family. Christian Ramirez

• I am thankful for my family. Briana Mielu

• I am thankful for my family. Jesus Hernandez

• I am thankful for my mom. Bryce Rose

• I am thankful for family and food. Tessa Duvall

• I am thankful for my brothers. Angel Cross

• I am thankful for my sister. Keaton Dicken

• I am thankful for food. Lillie Meadors

• I am thankful for my toys. Dixie Abston

• I am thankful for my books, toys and my family. Landon Conner-Aaron

• I am thankful for food. Izeah Johnston

Ms. Tracy Goodman’s Kindergarten Class

I am thankful for…..

Zachary Denney–my toys and my brothers

Rylan Lee–my class because they are nice

Amber Shelton–my cousins, my parents and my family

Paisley Guffey–my cousins, my Aunt Melissa, my mama and pawpaw

Luke Dicken–my dogs

Chris Melton–Chuck E Cheese because I love to play games

Amelia Dicken–my momma, my daddy, my sister, my brother, my puppies and everything

Wyatt Smith–my Star wars toys

Cade Ipock–my new house and my dog

Waymon Avery–turkey to eat

Brookelynn Pierce–Santa and Wal-Mart

Makenzie Shelton–I can go outside and play

Tina New–my toys and my twin brother

Chris New–my brother Kevin and my swing set

Rylee Parrigin–my momma, my bubby, my dad, my nannie, my pa, Ms. Donna and Ms. Tracy too

Amber Catron–the world I live in

Konnor Smith–my dog Josie and my rabbit

Adalyn Duvall–our school and my family

Emily Stinson–my momma, my daddy, my sister, my baby brother, my toys and my dogs

Ms. Lisa Smith’s Kindergarten Class

I am thankful for…

Chloe Arms — I am thankful for my family and my house.

Kyleigh Booher — I am thankful for my family and my house.

Addyson Brumley — I am thankful for my toys.

Tyler Calahan — I am thankful for my family.

Jedidiah Davis — I am thankful for my toys.

Landon Demmons — I am thankful for turkey to eat and my house.

Kiara Evans — I am thankful for my home.

Devin Godsey — I am thankful for my toys.

Hunter Hogan — I am thankful for my home.

Alexis Jones– I am thankful for Jesus.

Maddie Lawson — I am thankful for everyone and Jesus.

Allison Nagel — I am thankful for my home.

Kaylee Perez — I am thankful for my family and my house.

Melinda Riggins — I am thankful for my friends.

Clint Shelton — I am thankful for my family and my food.

Jayden Shelton — I am thankful for my home.

Madison Shelton — I am thankful for my family and my house.

Lee Tallent — I am thankful for my family and food.

Keeleigh Watkins — I am thankful for everyone and Jesus.

Logan York — I am thankful for my family and my food.

Mrs. Patricia Riddle’s Kindergarten Class

I am thankful for…

*Ethan Adkins- I am thankful for my parents and toys.

*Daylen Morrow- I am thankful for my mom, my toys and T.V.

*Donovan Reynoso- I am thankful for my family because they give me stuff.

*Jenessa Young- I am thankful for my family.

*James Sinclair- I am thankful for mommy. She gives me toys.

*Ava McGill- I am thankful for God, my family, friends, and for rainbows.

*Camron Richardson- I am thankful for food.

*Olivia Duvall- I am thankful for my family and my dogs.

*Jason Williams- I am thankful for my mom and my dad, my dog and cat.

*Jackson Cowan- I am thankful for my mom and dad, my dog, and toys.

*Alexis Groce- I am thankful for my mom and dad, my dog and cat.

*Jaxen Catron- I am thankful for my family and God.

*Harvey Davis- I am thankful for God, my dog and toys.

*Jeremiah Jonas- I am thankful for God and my toys.

*Kylie White- I am thankful for Jesus and my family.

*Allie Hanna- I am thankful for my parents and sister, my dog and cat.

*Nirvana Wells- I am thankful for my family and food.

Ms. Tiffany Norris’ Kindergarten Class

I am thankful for…

Cody – my family, my friends, and food.

Drake B. – my friends and my family.

Tatiana – my family.

William – my friends, my family, and my horses.

Kayden – my kittens and my bicycle.

Crit – my family and food to eat.

Weston – my family and my dogs.

Daxton – my mommy and my cat Puffy.

Landin – my dog, my family, and the Earth.

Layne – my friends and my family.

Kaylee – my family, my friends, and my dog.

Ethan – my family and my friends.

Alexis – my family, my friends, my new cat Toby, and food.

Kaleb – my family, my friends, and my cat.

Kourtney – the American flag and my family.

Makinna – my family and my dog Bowser.

Drake T. – my family and my house.

Destiny – my family, my animals, food, and my toys.

Makena – my family, my puppies, and my toys.

Ms. Tammy Cook’s Kindergarten Class

I am thankful for…

Josue Raymundo- I am thankful for my family

Braxton Frazho- I am thankful for being able to play

Drake Bacon- I am thankful my mom lets me sleep with her sometimes

Jenny Chen- I am thankful for my family

Cameron Gilbert-I am thankful for my mommy and daddy

Aidan Whittenburg- I am thankful for my bubby

Edin Meadors-I am thankful for my family

Bryson Frazho- I am thankful for my momma

Matthew Cooper-I am thankful for my mom and dad

Harley Brown- I am thankful for Thanksgiving and everyone

Olivia Riddle- I am thankful for my friend Wyatt

Wyatt Scott- I am thankful for my friend Olivia

Shaila Pascual- I am thankful for my family

Franny Mayorga- I am thankful for my mom and dad

Jaden Mitchell- I am thankful for my mom

Autumn Carr- I am thankful for my family

Brooke Branham- I am thankful for my toys

Kylee Duncan- I am thankful for my mom, my sister, my brother Luke, my brother Wyatt and Ms. Tammy and Ms. Marcy

(The following are from Ms. Gail Ferrill’s and Ms. Teresa Poore’s Early Head Start class.)

* Ms. Gail,

I am thankful for my family and friends. I’m also thankful for the roof over my head, the food on my table, and good health.

* Ms. Teresa,

I am most thankful for my son, Keaton and my family and my friends as well. I am thankful for the food I have and for the roof over my head.

* Weston Stockton,

I’m most thankful for God. He made it possible that I get to enjoy a wonderful life on earth! I’m also blessed to have my parents whom love me unconditionally. I have a roof over my head, water I splash in daily and all the food and attention I can handle. I’m also blessed to be able to get the opportunity to go to school and learn early.

* Allie Burns,

I am most thankful for God, my mommy and daddy, my brothers Kane and Taylor, my sister Sierra and my grandparents! My toys, friends, teachers, my school and all of my family.

* Anastasia Simmons,

I am most thankful for my family, my friends and all the fun times I have at school. I am also thankful for the love that God has for me and all of His children. May God bless everyone. I will bless the Lord at all times. Psalm 34.1.

The following are from students in Ms. Angie Pierce and Ms. Haley Choate’s Early Head Start class

* Japheth Troxel–I am thankful for God, my family, my toys and my school!

* Charles Waid–I am thankful for my daddy, my mommy, and dog Sarge. My swimming pool and Ipad. I am also thankful for Nannie Janice, and Papa Doug. I love my family so much.

* Kane Burns–I am thankful for mommy, daddy, grandparents, toys, house, my sisters, my brother and my friends at school and my school, and most of all, Jesus.

* Bentley Creekmore–I am thankful for my mommy, granny, nannie and papa, paw patrol, chicken nuggets, juice, books, my friends, memaw, school, Ninja Turtles, robots, my home, my t.v., and most of all…Jesus!!

* Levi Brown–I am thankful for my mommy, daddy and sisters, my mamaw and papaw, my nana, pa, and uncle A.J., my blanket to keep warm, my food to eat when I’m hungry, my toys to play with, and most of all God for bringing my daddy home safe each week.

* Braylen Howell–I am thankful for my mommy, my sissy, my daddy, my step-daddy Irvin, for food, all of my toys, my memaw, my pawpaw, my nana, the house, my big bed, my school, my teachers, my friends, my aunt TT, my uncle Chris, my aunt TA, my uncle Jordan, my entire family, playing outside, playing with my sissy. I am thankful for everything!

* Ms. Angie–I am thankful for my family, my friends, my health, the children in our classroom at Early Head Start, and for God!!!

* Ms. Haley–I am thankful for my friends, my family, my job, and the home I live in, and for having a healthy pregnancy.