What are you thankful for? That question was answered by fourth-graders at North Hills Elementary School Here's what they had to say ...

Fourth-graders in Mr. Fahringer's class at North Hills Elementary explained what they are thankful for in observance of Thanksgiving.

Do you want to know what I’m most thankful for? Well, I’m going to tell you faster than a cat can climb a tree. I’m most thankful for my family because without them, I would not be living on this earth right now. My family is also the best parents in the world because they are kind, intelligent and cool. They are so smart they help me with anything. I don’t know a place I haven’t been with them. Well, maybe here at school, but nowhere else. I just love my family and am very thankful for them and their love and care. What are you most thankful for? -- By Brandon Wivagg
 
I am most thankful for my family. Out of all my family I would pick my sister to write about. She keeps me company when my friends cannot come over to play with me.  Sometimes she can be mean to me. Once she bit me and it felt just like a lion attacking its prey. For most of the time she is pleasant, so we play together nicely.  My little sister and I get in fights a lot. I try not to fight with her but we always do.  I don’t mind it and I can stand it. I am so thankful that Alison is my little sister. -- By Molly Bruner

“Mmm!” I said. “I am hungrier than a lion that has not eaten for weeks!” That reminds me that I am thankful for food because I eat more than my mom. I’m also thankful for food because if I didn’t eat, I would starve to death in less than two weeks. The last thing about food that I am thankful for, is that some food is healthy and some is unhealthy for people. That is what I am most thankful for on Thanksgiving. -- By Erin Cabry

Are you thankful for the food and water you have? Well, I’m thankful for the food and water I have because some people in the world are as hungry as a Golden Retriever because they don’t have any food or water. I can walk over to the tap and turn it on and have delicious clean water to drink anytime I want. When I come home at night my mom has a snack waiting for me. In an hour or so, I sit down and eat various kinds of delicious food. Sometimes I think that people could be a little nicer to the starving people in the world and maybe even give them just one little can of beans. So that’s why I’m thankful for all the food and water I have! -- By Lauryn Carrington
 
What are you most thankful for? I’m most thankful for my family because without family it would be as disastrous as the volcanoes in Hawaii. Without family, you wouldn’t have anyone to talk to, or help you with homework or cook for you. It would be horrible, because I love to eat! No family means no money, no school, and no jobs. Nobody would learn anything because the school wouldn’t have enough money to buy supplies for the student’s education because there wouldn’t be any adults to pay school taxes. Without education, people wouldn’t know anything, so nobody would know how to buy things to eat to be healthy. I don’t know what you are most thankful for, but I am most thankful for my family. It is the greatest part of my life, even greater than the world Olympics. -- By Cole Bailey

Do you want to know what I am most thankful for? If you do keep reading? I am most thankful for my father. He has always been there for me. Every day I’m with him my heart pumps as fast as a Cheetah and he tells me he loves me at least twelve times. Every time he says it, I say it back and I mean it. I hope he means it too. That’s who I’m most thankful for and why I’m most thankful for him. I will always remember my dad even after he dies. -- By Timothy Completa

Who are you most thankful for? I am most thankful for my family because they live with me and I care about them and they care about me also. They buy water and everything that we all need. Sometimes I will buy food or anything that all of us need also! They are awesome and they think I am awesome too!  Our family helps each other any time we need it! We are a loving family and we all need a fun time and that is what we do all the time! My family is like having a cuddling pet that loves you like a dog! You can just do almost anything you want with them anytime, anywhere! I love my family so much because they buy me some objects that I don’t need. Sometimes they buy things like my phone. That isn’t the only reason why they are awesome because there are a thousand other reasons why they are awesome. What person or thing are you most thankful for in your life? -- By Gavin Downey

There’s turkey, there’s stuffing and then there’s family. Your mind should tell you it’s Thanksgiving but if it says Christmas, then something is wrong. Thanksgiving is a holiday of giving and spending time with your family. So it’s Thanksgiving and here’s what I’m thankful for. I’m thankful for my Dad because he helps me with things like sports, videogames, and yes, school. He’s like a walking dictionary filled with answers. He’s like a Super Dad but doesn’t wear those capes and lousy tights and drink super juice. He just wears a t-shirt and sports a robe and drinks caramel flavored coffee. I love my dad that way and I am very thankful I have him as my dad. -- By Isaac Embry

Do you know what I am most thankful for? I am most thankful for my family. They take care of me and feed me. Sometimes they are sick and I have to take care of them. Most of the time they take care of me. We all love each other a lot. Some of my family members live in different sates or they are in South America. It is sad because I miss my other family members in South America. Sometimes we wonder if they are safe. Do they have enough food? That’s why I am thankful for my family. I will do anything so I will not lose my family. If I would lose my family, I would scream as loud as dinosaurs scream. I am most thankful for my family. -- By Daniel Escobar

What are you most thankful for?  I am most thankful for my parents because they care about my health. My dad helps me with my compass rose project because he steps on the circle so it is like you have to be still when a TRex is chasing you so he does not see you and eat you. The most fun part about him is when we play football at the bus stop. My best friend and I joke around with my dad and tell him that he cannot catch the ball. He then jokes back with us and tells us that we can’t catch, even if he handed it to us.
Now my mom, she makes killer cookies. They taste like you died and went to cookie heaven. My mom also rocks at Super Smash Melee. She knocked Fox’s last breath out and I could not believe my eyes, Pichou won. Awesome battle, mom. I will always be thankful for my dad and my mom because they play with me and they love me. -- By Kollinn George

What are you thankful for? I’m most thankful for my family because they take care of me. They feed me as fast as a runner can run. I get to have chicken noodle soup and snuggle up with them when I’m sick. They let me watch Nickelodeon and lay in bed all day when I’m sick. When I need to go somewhere they’re always there to take me. My mom makes the best food so I eat it all every night. My family is always there to help no matter what. I love my family for all they do for me and for how much they care about me.  Does your family do that for you? -- By Hannah Grigg

Do you want to hear what I’m most thankful for? You don’t! Oh well I’m still going to tell you. The thing I’m most thankful for is FOOD!!! Boy, do I love food more than a high school boy who has the biggest crush on the prettiest girl in Central York High School. If I was a hobo living on the streets and a man walked up to me and gave a list of 100,000,000 different types of food combinations, you’d see me checking off the different foods I would wish to eat faster than you can say Dracula Dates Dumb Devils! But do you want to know the favorite type of food I’m thankful for? My favorite type would be Toasted American Cheese Sticks (or TACS for short). I wish that TACS would always be served on Thanksgiving instead of turkey and stuffing and… well you know what I mean. There you go, my thing I’m most thankful for. Thanks for reading! -- By Benjamin Herbert

Munch, munch, chew, chew. WOW! I’m hungrier than a lion who hasn’t eaten for a week. But, I’ve been thinking what would happen if I didn’t have this food. Maybe I would be living on the streets. I’d be hungrier than a chicken that hasn’t eaten for a month. If I lived on the streets I would have a shorter life. That is why I’m thankful for food. -- By Nolan High

What are you thankful for? I’m thankful for food. Food is what keeps us alive. What does it taste like? It matters what kind of food you’re eating. There are many kinds of foods. The food groups are fruits, vegetables, sweets, grain, dairy, and meat. My favorite food is in the fruit section. What can it be? It’s a honey crisp apple. When I take a bite it’s so juicy. Think about it, some people don’t have any food. So, if you know someone who has no food, you should help them out and if you’re reading this be thankful for food!!!! -- By Phil Johnson

What person, place, or thing are you most thankful for? I am most thankful for my family because without my mommy and daddy, I would not have the house I live in now. Without them I would not have food, water, or clothing. So that is why I am as thankful as the pilgrims when they held their Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is coming up and so that is when everybody is most thankful for what they have.  The reason I am most thankful for my family is because of their jobs. Their jobs are what make the money and keep me healthy and living! -- By Meghan Kent

Would you like to know what I’m most thankful for? Well, it’s my parents because they raised me from  the day I was born  and  I know  that  they  love me. I also know that they will take care of me until I’m 18. They tell me that they will be as old as the first gourmet when they stop taking care of me. But, my parents don’t know when I will start taking care of myself. My parents are very, very, important people in my life. That is why I love them so much and will always obey them. I just love my parents so much that I will drop my body in fire just to see them in heaven. Nobody knows the love I have for my parents, nobody, nobody at all. -- By Elizabeth Koimene

Land-Ho! Why, hello mate ye shouldn’t be around here, what do you need, your...family?
Yes!! Well, let’s go.   My family is important to me because you see I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t have them and my brothers. Think of it, a little baby sheep and its mother were attacked by a coyote and they’re lying there, no family, no future, no nothing. See how lucky we are? However we just take our families for granted. So think, that not everyone has a family. Even I take them for granted. So be thankful for your family and not just what your family does and has. Someday you will notice that your friend can be poor, rich or both. I like Thanksgiving because I can spend time with my family and remember, family is as good as Thanksgiving!! -- By Alec Leese

Ok, you probably wonder why I am most thankful for my dog ? Well, I will tell you.
I’m thankful for my dog, Bambi, because she is a lovable dog and she is trustworthy. She is really tough and she likes to play tug of war. I always wanted to have a dog that you could play tug of war with. You don’t want to play tug of war with Bambi because you will be pulled like a little chipmunk with no control over your body. My dog, Bambi, is more kind than most dogs we know. She is very active to play any time, anywhere, and that is why I chose my dog, Bambi, as the thing I am most thankful for. -- By Josh Metzger

I have a lot of things I’m thankful for, like my family, my house, food, water but the thing I picked was my dog, Angel. Angel is a golden retriever mixed with a border collie. She is as soft as a feather and as fast as a racecar. Before I got Angel, I had been wanting a dog for three years. Angel has a lot of neat things about her that make her the best dog in the world. One of the neat things that Angel does is play soccer. She has boundless energy and loves to go for walks and she never wants to go inside. The thing I love most about Angel is that she is always there for me. This is why I’m thankful for my dog, Angel. -- By Taylor Morgenegg

What is the one thing you are most thankful for? The thing I’m most thankful for is my family. My parents will give me anything, and all they want in return is for me to have good grades and a good character. I have the kindest family anyone could ask for. If I could keep one thing, it would definitely be my family. My family is what I’m most thankful for, and it’s because they’re the best. I’m most thankful for my family because they take care of me like somebody carrying glass and being afraid they will drop it. They provide me with a huge room, food, and a heated house. But I am most thankful for my family because they love me. -- By Harini Narayan

What are you most thankful for? Well, I’m most thankful for North Hills. I’m thankful for this, because North Hills is my school. It’s where I get an education and I can meet new friends and the best thing is that we have the best teacher ever. Also, I have the nicest friends They are as sweet as a summer’s day. I also love that we have the nicest teachers here. That is why I am thankful for my school, North Hills. -- By Makeda  Ramnath

What’s the thing that you’re most thankful for? Well, I’m most thankful for my family. First my mom is the one who cooks all of the food. Also, she keeps the whole house clean. Second, my dad earns the money to buy food and water. My three sisters also care for me. I wouldn’t want to lose them or any part of my family. Finally, my dog and cat feel like cuddly bunnies. Without them I wouldn’t have any pet to play with. Actually I don’t want to lose any part of my whole family. You should be thankful for your family too. -- By Jonathan Nemtuda

What are you most thankful for? Well, I am most thankful for my family because they provide food, shelter, water, and everything I need. I love them very much. These are just some of the many great things they do for me.
My dad takes me to the bus stop in the morning. If it wasn’t for him, I would be late for school all the time. My mom makes my family dinner as delicious as an ice cream sundae! My mamma and papaw let my two sisters and I sleep over when my mom and dad want to go out. Also, they let us stay over just for fun, too. My two sisters are fun to play with, and my cat and dog are very energetic and cool. My family is way more awesome than any one in the whole world and they love me more than anything in the whole world! -- By Yazmine Velazquez