The morning kicked off with 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐒 to participate in exciting activities. From crafting a 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 and racing through an 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 to hunting for feathers in the 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 and playing a giant game of 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤, 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
The fun continued with sports like 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐫, 𝐭𝐮𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐚𝐫, 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧, while others expressed their creativity in the art room or joined trivia and puzzle challenges in the game room. Of course, we can’t wait to enjoy the excitement of the 𝐏𝐢𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐧𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝!).
The celebration wrapped up with a delicious meal shared as a community, all while enjoying the wonderful music from 𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝. What a perfect day to reflect on what we’re thankful for and create lasting memories together.
Each person writes something they are grateful/thankful for and then adds to the paper chain link. At the end of the time, the team with longest chain gets max points
2. Turkey Feather Scavenger Hunt
In the designated area, each team will send scouts to find turkey feathers. (ES kids must be partnered with a MS/HS kid to go) The feathers are different sizes and colors and are worth different points. They must bring feathers to home base and protect it from being stolen by another team – they cannot hold it and NO PHYSICAL CONTACT! At the end of time, each team will present their feathers for counting of points.
Game 1 Search Area: Front Field Perimeter
Game 2 Search Area: Outside D
Game 3 Search Area: Gym
Game 4 Search Area: Play area between B and C
3. Obstacle Course
There will be multiple challenges that each team must go through. They will evenly divide themselves to the different stations. When the team has all completed the first station, the last person tags the first person for the next station, etc until all stations have been completed and all members are at the finish.
4. Rock, Paper, Scissors
How many people can you absorb by end of time
Each house of elementary, middle school, and high school will be divided into 4 teams. 1 team from each house will go to designated area for first challenge. After time is called, each team will move onto their next rotation. This will happen 4 times. Each of the 4 teams from each house will have completed all 4 challenges. Teachers from each grade level will be assigned to each of the teams to help with movement and behaviors. Other teachers will be scorekeepers, roamers, etc.
This Thanksgiving, our Elementary students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 are proudly hosting our 5th annual Thankful Celebration! It’s a heartwarming tradition where we come together to show appreciation for the incredible helpers who make our school a safe and thriving place every day.
From our secretaries and IT team to bus monitors, landscaping, cleaners, and beyond, these everyday heroes often go unnoticed, but not this week! Each class will “adopt” a group of helpers, creating beautiful thank-you cards, practicing heartfelt songs, and preparing thoughtful gift bags to share their gratitude.
With delicious homemade desserts, cute performances and gifts from the children, this celebration is a true reflection of kindness and appreciation. The joy and surprise on our helper faces remind us why Thanksgiving is so meaningful.
Let’s cherish this tradition and the beautiful gestures of gratitude that bring us closer as a community.
