Happy Thanksgiving! The Plymouth Colonist rode a boat called the Mayflower from England. Unfortunately on the Mayflower many people got sick and died. Those who did survive the treacherous journey over ended in Massachusetts Bay where they colonized, and discovered new materials like spices, gold, and other fabrics. Thanksgiving first started when the Plymouth colonist and Wampanoag Indians shared an Autumn Feast that is known as the first Thanksgiving. Each of them shared what they do, and how they live. Many of the foods that they ate are still traditionally eaten today, such as turkey. Many years later it is now a national holiday that keeps getting bigger and bigger, with new traditions and celebrations adding on to the holiday. Report By: Ben C. What does it mean to you?What does Thanksgiving mean to you? 6th Grade: Tyson: Give Thanks Brian: Give Thanks Ehren: Give thanks to people 7th Grade: Nathaniel: A time to give thanks. Jaimie: Thanksgiving is a time to spend with your family and friends and be thankful. 8th Grade: Jairo: A day of giving thanks. Jacob: A day of thanks set aside from other days. Natalie: It is a time to show thanks. What reminds you of Thanksgiving? Why? Tyson: Turkey because you eat it on Thanksgiving. Ehren: Ham, because I only eat that. Brian: Mash potatoes because I only eat it. Nathaniel: Turkeys remind me of Thanksgiving because I eat them. Masako: Thanksgiving is a time to spend with your family. Jairo: My family because I am thankful for them. Jacob: My dog because I am thankful I got a dog. Natalie: The American flag, also the Pilgrims that would come to America and interact with the Native Americans. What are your Thanksgiving traditions? Tyson:Eating Turkey with family. Brian: Spending time with family. Ehren: Having a party. Nathaniel:Watch football and eat food. Jaimie: I eat food with my family and watch the Macy's parade. Jairo: We throw a big party with family and friends. Jacob: We invite family members and friends. Natalie: Before meal we say grace, and share one thing we are thankful for Should Thanksgiving be celebrated in different countries?Why? Tyson: No, because they are not American. Ehren: Yes the holiday is for everyone. Brian:Yes, because it seems to be a holiday for everyone. Nathaniel:Yes because it’s a time to give thanks. Maya: Yes because it’s a time to give thanks. Jairo: I think it should be only celebrated in America. Jacob: No, because it’s an American thing. Natalie: Yes all countries have things they should be grateful for. Is there anything special you’re doing for this Thanksgiving? Tyson: No, because I no like. Ehren: No, I always have a party. Brian: No because I don’t like doing things. Nathaniel: Eating turkey Sundi: My entire moms family is coming over. Jairo: Nothing. Jacob: Nothing. Natalie: My grandma from Australia is visiting. Hawaiian Word/Phrase of the WeekMahalo Kumu Koa for sharing your knowledge in 'Ōlelo Hawai'i. Each week we will feature a new word of phrase to continue to learn, and perpetuate the importance of the culture of our islands. Mahalo- Appreciation, thankfulness. Comic:By: Kayla B. By: Kaimi K. What's Going on in our Exploratory classes?
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Cynthia Lallo
11/21/2018 05:01:45 pm
SAMS Weekly WOW! What a great job! I love your pictures! It is so great to see what is happening at the middle school. Thank you for sharing!
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Sr. Sara Sanders
11/24/2018 11:46:39 am
Great job. I am so happy that the Middle School has "their own voice." And I hope the skills you are learning in your Exploratory Class will help you through the rest of your school years - even college!
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