Cover created by 2nd grader Alec

Erickson Elementary School

2012 Thanksgiving Feast November 12, 2012

Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast.

- William Shakespeare

Thank you to all the parents and staff of Erickson School for collaborating to make our

Thanksgiving Feast a success. Your spirit of volunteerism has been a gift for all of our chil-

dren as well as our community.

A special thank you to Dr. Markgraf, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Cherrie, Miss Motto, Dr.

Niemiec, Mrs. Noran, as well as all the teachers and staff that helped the students with their

contributions to the feast.

Our students have been working hard using their creativity and talents to make our feast spe-

cial. Thank you to Kindergarten and 1st grade for making our colorful placemats, 2nd grade

for their wonderful singing, 3rd grade for the lovely centerpieces, 4th grade for the decorative

banners, and 5th grade for the thoughtful thank you notes. We also want to thank the Stu-

dents for Character Counts for their spirited performance, Student Council for organizing

the paper product and food drive to benefit the Bloomingdale Food Pantry, and all of the

Erickson community for the book donations. All books that are collected will be donated to

Indian Reservations that are in great need of books.

We would also like to welcome and thank our community members who have come to share the

day with us. Your presence makes this Thanksgiving Feast memorable.

Your Planning Committee,

Mandi Weberski

Liz Buck

Mary Keatts

Michelle Caravello

We are thankful for our Erickson families who have given monetary contributions for this year’s feast, as well as our local business co ntributions.

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The History of the

THANKSGIVING

FEAST 2012 ERICKSON ELEMENTARY

By: Alec

Grade 2

Do you know the Thanksgiving history of Erickson Elementary school? It

started out in 1996, it was Dr. Markgraf, Mrs. Hager and Mrs. Fielder’s idea.

The reason why we celebrate Thanksgiving at Erickson is because we want a

sense of community in the school. We serve turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing,

corn and cranberries. This year, the Thanksgiving Feast is on November 12th.

The students do performances. Second grade sings, third grade makes corn

displays for the center pieces. Kids for Character does the shuffle. The other

grades do student magazines and student council does the book drive and food

drive. I hope you have a happy 17th Thanksgiving feast at Erickson!

Soaring Eagle Staff

Emily

Libby

Jade

Kimberly

Kaitlin

Anthony

Garrett

Alex

Kurumi

Kasia

Olivia

Nikki

Erin

Sydney

Anthony

Jillian

Skyler

Caitlyn

Bianca

Anna

Angelina

Anna

Lillian

Emily

Haley

Nicole

Rachel

Ann Marie

Kailey

Grace

Lauren

Journi

Maria

Camille

Shana

Isabelle

Nicole

Turkeys, Turkeys Turkeys, turkeys they are small. Turkeys, turkeys they are tall. Turkeys, turkeys they are plump. Turkeys, turkeys have a big rump! by Nikki grade 4

Fun In Fall

Falling leaves

A ir so chilly

Lovely colors

Lots of fun, jumping into leaf piles

Apples covered in caramel

Unpredictable temperature Trees of many colors Under a spooky moon Masked children Nocturnal creatures come out to play by Lauren

grade 3

Turkey, Turkey Turkey, turkey , Where are you? Turkey, turkey, I see you! Turkey, turkey yummy, yummy On my plate and in my tummy Turkey, turkey pumpkin pie Turkey, turkey bye-bye I’ll se you next year. by Erin grade 4

Thanksgiving ABCs

A apple pie B BEARS C cranberry sauce D dancing E excellent food F feast G great H hungry I icing J juice K kangaroo L lemon pie M munching on food N never O odd food P pie Q queen R roasted turkey S stuffing T turkey U Uranus V vertebrate W weird X x-ray Y yellow Z zucchini squash by Skyler, Journi & Maria grade 4

Thanksgiving coming

No school Turkeys around Yummy! Yummy!

Feast preparation Mashed potatoes With pie! Different foods All ready Family together

Talking, laughing Everyone happy Children playing Much Fun

With Others

Lovely day

Will remember

Forever, ever

Crunchy leaves Crunch! Crunch! Red orange Yellow brown Rake! Rake! Thanksgiving fun Eat! Eat! Football season Touchdown! Touchdown! Cold weather Shiver! Shiver! Wind blows Tree’s rock Leaves fly Crunch! Crunch! Snow falls Shovel out Scoop! Scoop! By Dimitri Grade 5

Leaves Changing raking leaves crackle crackle different colors red yellow orange purple bunching leaves jumping in birds chirping weather cooling Thanksgiving Dinner Juicy Turkey Crunchy Corn Sugary Cookies Soft Stuffing all relatives making noise watching football screaming cheers

By Rachel Grade 5

Fall Leaves, leaves Everywhere Leaves, leaves Everywhere! by Gino

The Turkey Jam!

Mrs. Turkey, Mr. Turkey, Bawk, bawk, bawk.

Sister Turkey, Brother Turkey, Bawk, bawk, bawk.

Grandma Turkey, Grandpa Turkey, Bawkity sewak.

And this how turkey roll! Bawk, scwakity bawk scwak

The turkey jam bawk, bawk, shake shake, Do the Barnyard Boogie Dance!

Bawkity, scwakity, scawk, Bawk, bawk!

by Anna grade 3

Turkey, turkey on the loose Wait, they’re on the table. Wait why are they on the table? Wait. Back the truck up! We’re on the table! Ahhhh! Don’t eat us! by Camille grade 3

I Love Thanksgiving

I love Thanksgiving. I eat turkey on Thanksgiving. My Dad carves the turkey on Thanksgiving. My Dad makes all the food on Thanksgiving. My Mom decorates on Thanksgiving. I like helping my Mom and my Dad. I help my Mom set the table and decorate. I help my Dad cook. Happy Thanksgiving! by Gia grade 1

Turkeys, Thanksgiving Turkeys, turkeys so fun. Thanksgiving so much food. Get some turkeys, cook them. Thanksgiving have potatoes, and Turkeys, and corn, and cookies. By Garrett Grade 4 Tom Turkey Once upon a time there was a turkey named Tom. Tom was a kind Turkey who had many friends. All of Tom’s turkey friends would come out to play fun games like pin the leg on the turkey but he wasn’t very good at the game. His friend Bob was the one who always won the games because he was thin and fast. Tom would love to eat the food the turkeys were given and got very plump. Since Tom was the most plump turkey, he was the one eve-ryone wanted and on Thanksgiving Day, Tom was the one on the dinner plate with stuffing in him. Tom was a very yummy turkey. By Kailey Grade 3

Crunchy leaves Leaves so Crunchy running Though leaves Red leaves Yellow leaves Orange leaves Crunchy leaves Are so Colorful Crunch Crunch Can Make A Slide Out Of Leaves, Jump In To A Big Pill of Leaves crunch Leaves all Over the Place Crunch

By Guiseppina Grade 5

In Fall I see lime, rust, cocoa, and golden leaves mixing and blending with dusky squirrels. I smell the strong, sweat fragrance of thanksgiving dinner. I taste the delicious hot cocoa and the amazing mouth- watering thanksgiving feast. I feel the hot touch of the hot cocoa and the cold-ness of the breeze of the wind. I hear the swish-ing wind and rustling leaves combining with the empty streets.

Gadzel Grade 5

Leaves falling Cold breeze Busily raking Leaves cracking Humungous pile Finished raking I’m ready Jump! Crunch Leaves sticking Raking again Done raking Count down One two Jump Whoosh Leaves flying Cool colors Red, orange,

By Mia Grade 5

Fall leaves, All around, Crunching on The ground. They come In these Colors red, Yellow, and Brown. Creations Of nature. Growing on Trees and Plants and Wild things. Falling off The trees.

By Kevin Grade 5

Getting candy Eating candy Rustling leaves Red, yellow Orange, brown Raking leaves Thanksgiving break Many sales Cutting vegetables Eating turkey Gobble, Gobble Washing dishes Watching movies Eating snacks Really tired Getting sleep Sleeping in Wrapping up Janaki Patel

Grade 5

Thanksgiving I feel big soft feathers. I touch a Turkey big and pointy nose. I smell a bad odor in front of me. I hear a big Turkey squack. I see a big fat Turkey standing in front of me. By Emily grade 3

Happy Thanksgiving

Food, Food, Yum, Yum. Turkey, Potatoes, Yum, Yum

Yeah Thanksgiving

Turkey Turkey! Turkey! I want your good food for Thanksgiving, corn, peas, and stuff-ing, too. That’s all the stuff that belongs with you. Don’t forget traditions, includ-ing, dances, family, songs, and most important thing of all the……. Tur-key!..............................Lily grade 3 Turkey Shuffle (to the tune of the six pillar shuffle) We have turkeys one through six they like to dance and do some tricks. Follow along and you will see how the fun Turkey Shuffle can be. The Turkey Shuffle goes.. like.. this! Spin is for stuffing. Pull is for potatoes. We’re gonna flip for fudge. Turn is for turkey. Clap for cranberries. The Turkey Shuffle is so GLAM!...................... Jillian grade 4 In Fall I see hyper children hopping into the itchy, bronze leaves in the chilly, breezy winds, thrilled to be outside. I feel the cold crimson apples as I pick them off the tan, bumpy branches. I smell the freshly, baked, scrumptious ale pie filled with mushy apples that have a touch of cocoa cinnamon. I hear the quiet crunch-ing of the dry dead leaves as I walk through the pine colored moist grass. I taste the amazing piping hot mashed potatoes as my aunt takes them out of the oven the house was getting steamy and loud.

Jenna Grade 5

Fall starts October starts Colorful leaves Larado Taft Fun time Leaving Taft Getting home October 31st It’s Halloween Trick or Treat Yummy candy October ends November starts Thanksgiving break Thanksgiving Day Delicious turkey Mashed potatoes Sweet desserts Thanksgiving ends November ends December starts Fall ends Winter starts By: MICHAEL

Thanksgiving is to eat turkey at many places because it is a great holiday.

It is time to be thankful at home.

It is fun. It is to eat healthy food.

The food is good.

We watch football on Thanksgiving.

Khayley First Grade

Grade 5

Chilly weather Fuzzy coats Cozy blankets Long socks Colors around Falling leaves Naked trees Breezy winds Orange, red Snug gloves Weird clouds Peculiar hats Colorful leaves Long nights Short days Whiney wind Isabella Vitacco

By Isabella Grade 5

In Fall I see the auburn meaty turkey sitting on a me-tallic round plate on a narrow table with 10 tan chairs with handles. I hear the old damp pitch haunted house whistling as the door half torn with little holes opening and closing and an uproar rocking chair swaying with the howling wind. I taste the apple pie with a chestnut, cinnamon coat as it came out of the big, steel oven in my copper kitchen. By Isabelle Grade 5

Got ready Made huddle Blue fourty-two Set ‘’Hike’’ Player rushed Player tackled Huddled again Set ‘’HIKE’’ Got interception Got ball Made huddle Got handoff THE Then…TOUCHDOWN! BEARS! CROWD CRAZY! BEARS TROPHY Always remember Never forget Brandon Cestone

The Thanksgiving feast is where every class gets together. The Character Counts perform the six pillar shuffle. Some moms come and serve food. It is held during lunch and recess. Also the second graders perform a song called “A Turkey Named Burt.” And last but not least happy Thanksgiving everyone! By Journi Grade 4 The turkey was so big that it was able to dig. It liked to eat fruit and eye of the newt. It was bigger than a pig. By Libby Grade 4

Look out. See leaves.

Red leaves,

Yellow leaves,

Orange too.

Getting dressed. Brr! Cold!

Grab coat.

Ear muffs.

Warm mittens. Ready now!

Go outside.

Get rake.

Gather leaves. Leaves dropping.

Pretty sight.

Almost done,

Nearly there. Leaf pile.

Very high.

Get ready!

Jump inside!

Leaves fly. Birds cry.

Great fun!

Grab scooter.

Ready timer.

And Go! Look up.

See flake.

Snow flake. Winter’s here.

Fall’s done.

New fun.

Day 1!

Cheyenne Fischer-Zimmermann By Cheyenne Grade 5

Turkeys Rock! Thanksgiving U and your family Roast Kids Eggs Yo-yos…………………….. Maria grade 4

I love November be-cause it is so much fun on November twenty-two. That day is Thanksgiving Day!

5 little pumpkins were sit-ting on the porch. The first little pumpkin said “I’m too scared to go in the graveyard!” In the graveyard the second little pump-kin said “There’s ghosts over there!” The third little pumpkin said “I’m too cold!” The fourth little pumpkin said “That’s a scary noise!” The fifth little pumpkin said “There’s a witch!”

Watching football Thanksgiving Day Team rivalries “Blue Forty-two” Set “HIKE!” Tim Jennings Pick six! Field goal…. …Its GOOD!! Bears WIN!! Eating FOOD Having a feast Tasty turkey Satisfying stuffing Colorful cranberry Slerpful soup Fall Thanksgiving!!

By Vincent grade 5

Falling leaves, Bare trees, Birds and Bugs go Away, oh happy day! Fall’s here. Halloween comes Ghosts, ghouls The opening Of schools! Trick-or-treat, Look at our costumes! Then it’s Over, now’s Thanksgiving! Oh, Yum, a Delicious turkey Drum! Finally, Fall’s gone, HELLO CHRISTMAS! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jalil Rezek

By Jinil Grade 5

Halloweens over Leaves changing Thanksgiving’s near Getting cold Need jackets Need gloves Inviting guests To dine At the Thanksgiving feast Leaf piles Need to Rake ‘em Lots of Colors like Red leaves Yellow leaves Orange, brown Green leaves Fall’s ending Snow’s falling Winter’s come

By Josh Grade 5

A rm up B al l f lies R ec eive d it G re at run B ig h it In sa ne ru n 6 p oints Ex tra poin t 7 p oints Far k ic k B al l ’s c au gh t Sm a sh ing b low Loo se b al l Pu nch ed ou t R av en s re cov e re d G re at run 14 po in ts N orm al k ick H e’s do w n F ield G oa l H alf tim e bre ak O ther g am e s W e’ re ba ck B all k ic ked Tou ch do w n ru n Tou ch do w n dan ce O h yea 3r d qu ar te r B al l pa ssed It ’s c au gh t K ne e to uch e d Sw e ep re ve rse 90 ya rd s PA T m issed 4th q ua rter Tou ch do w n ag ain PA T m issed F ina l k ick G am e o ver R av en s 14 T i ta ns 1 2 By Kyle

Grade 5

Thanksgiving Leaves changing

Turkey cooking

Mashed potatoes

Corn cobs

Smells delicious

Mouth drooling

Cousins coming

Giving thanks

Bringing food

Sitting down

Chowing down

Messy eaters

Apple cider

Telling jokes

Dinner over

Dessert time

Apple pie

Pumpkin pie

People leaving

Good night

By Anthony Grade 5

Goblins leaving Ghouls departing Pumpkins emerging Leaves falling Getting colder Yellow, orange Pumpkin pie Football watched Scared turkeys Rustle, rustle Crunch, crunch Birds migrating Apples picked Apples eaten Yummy, yummy Thanks given Good time -by Evelyn

Vinci

Sung to the tune of “dreidel” I have a Mr. Turkey, all he does is play. He likes to eat tacos and play Minecraft all day. Oh turkey, turkey, turkey, all he does is play. He likes to eat tacos and play Minecraft all day. Hey! By Jillian, grade 4

In Fall… I See trees turning different colors and colorful leaves falling off the bare trees I Hear dry leaves crunching on the ground. I hear the wind swishing and crashing together into the branches. I Taste the sweet, smooth, hard candy that I got while trick-or-treating. I Smell warm apple pie cooling on the counter. I smell bonfires in the damp autumn. I Feel the hard creases in the giant orange pumpkin patch as I go to carve a scary face. Julietta Grade 5 In Fall… I See leaves falling from very large trees by houses and in forests. I Hear the leaves crunching when you jump in a pile of leaves. I Smell the fresh outside with the fresh breeze and wind. I Taste yummy cocoa that is so warm it will heat you up. I Feel the crunchy leaves on my body in the nice warm fall. Danielle Grade 5 In Fall… I See starving people anxious to eat a terrific Thanksgiving dinner while they watch somebody get a marvelous touchdown on T.V. I Hear the crunching of leaves as a roaring animal charges at me and stomps on the tan ground as it loudly screams at me. I Smell the scent of gooey, crunchy, tasty, and yummy candy. I Feel the gooey, chewy, candy that I will surely joyfully and messily eat. I Taste the delicious pumpkin pie and the juicy, tasty turkey and the amazing cranberries. Ryan Grade 5 In Fall… I See the blustering wind blowing the crispy, crunchy, red and orange leaves with humid with energetic, playful jumping. I Hear fearful noises of silly kids wearing heroic costumes trying to scare the living daylight out of other kids. I hear kids feet crunching on leaves then running out of air from laughing too hard. I Smell the ooey, gooey, crunchy, and slimy candy that smells so delicious. I Feel the frost bitten hands of my friend touch the back of me! I touch the warm chocolaty candy and the big decorated doorbell. I Taste the warm ooey gooey candy called chocolate. Timmy Grade 5

Thanksgiving Break Delicious turkey Gobble Gobble! Cooking turkey Hot gravy Sweet corn Tasty flan Playing scategories Scrambling answers Playing tag Nerf-Gun fights Watching Bulls Tie-dying shirts Sleepover together Black Friday Crazy shopping People running Many sales Eat out Shana Jose

In Fall I see little unique children Wandering around the Auburn, crimson, brick, school. I also see determined, bold, unique, smiling Teachers with sparkling eyes I taste juicy, delicious, sandwich, Chocolate milk, and scarlet Crunchy Doritos I smell fresh chineese food From the teachers’ lounge As they munch on their Delicious food I feel woody, cool, Knowing, dependable, Trustworthy pencils Scratching thin, smooth Paper I hear groans and growls, Hoots and howls, and Whines and wails as kids get Their homework. By Kasia 5th grade

In Fall I taste the sweet crunch of Halloween treats entering my taste buds. I see the colorful costumes of the ecstatic, eager children, gorging on delicious candy the kids have seized. I hear the striking “CLOP, CLOP” of the feet, belonging to the jubilant Hallo-weeners. I smell the tangy scent of baking ap ple pie drafting in the air. I feel the hot and damp pre cipitation of my stuffy costume.

By Vincent Grade 5