1. “Attitude of Gratitude” By: Miss Michi’s Source 1 Class

2. Source 1 is ALWAYS Thankful For… Family Being alive God/Faith Food and drinks Friends Teachers/students House/place to live Basketball Clothes Youtube Lessons/Videos Money Pets

3. Outside The Box… What are we thankful for?

4. Miss Michi: My student’s jokes A friendly faculty/school community Sprinkles on my ice cream Hugs from mom and dad My new niece’s laughter The ability to think and learn Snuggling my dogs during scary movies Ms. Razor’s dance moves My boyfriend’s love of bright colors Hot cups of coffee Shopping at Marshall’s with my best friend My collection of winter boots The maturity to handle finances and independence The feeling I get whenever I bump into someone I haven’t seen in a long time and get to give them a hug and a smile Whipped cream on top of pie Deotorant Living by the water/in MI Voicemails from people who care Free fitness classes from Elevate Support from my gym members Dr. Carl who cares for me when I’m sick

5. Dajalon: Trees/earth Letters and numbers Basketball shoes Backboards and nets Lights and water People who care Hugs and kisses Family night The world Getting up every day Walking on two feet Phones Schools Church Healthy body

6. Damion: Sister’s laughter Brother’s talking Mom’s singing Friends to joke with Enjoying life every day 3 bedroom house God giving me life Jesus died for our sins Wearing a basketball uniform Telephones Favorite movies Privilege to play video games

7. Omar: Respect I get from my friends and teachers Mom’s fun spirit Being me My skills in computers, reading, and drawing My brother Video games Help and guidance from God Twin nieces Love from my family

8. Lamont: Basketball Life Family gifts Learning in school Making friends Having faith in God Previous pets Ability to make money Walking on two feet Feeling safe at home Having a cell phone Access to music Variety of clothes to wear

9. Malik: Life Safety Dad caring about me Police to help people Food Girlfriend Warm, comfy home Giving my pets a bath School

10. Anthony: Fresh air to breathe Cologne/deodorant Feeling safe with my family School to learn Clothes to wear Cars to drive Games to play Water to drink Jewelry

11. Jessie: Waking up Having a family Being safe Having a big brother Playing football Having a Christmas tree Big house Going to bed in a warm bed Dad has a car

12. Miona: Telling my mom goodnight Having my hair done Getting help at school Taking a bath Music Having my mom work Having a coat and winter clothes Having a smart brother Having a phone to call people in an emergency Having friends to help me when I’m down Being smart

13. Thailyse: Weather reports Having fun Brothers that are funny Music Technology Candy Protection/safety Learning in school My pets Painting my nails Doctors that care Transportation Bright colors Chocolate

14. Kimani: Making new friends Coming to Ellington Academy Running really fast Eating good food Hot chocolate and whipped cream My mom’s kindness My grandma’s love My new apartment Getting home safely Faith in God Dragon Ball Z

15. Max: Games Walking Running Health School Knowledge Money Water

16. Akil: Brothers Hat and coat to keep warm Car to ride in Mom and dad that love me Money School to attend Family time Sisters

17. Michelle: My family Facebook Pop/juice/water Boots to keep warm Money God My friends Being alive Clothes to wear My sister who loves me Getting my nails done My grandma My iPod Having a place to live

18. Chaz: Fresh air to breathe Home Toilet/running water Feeling safe Being healthy Games to play Mom and dad Fancy cars to admire Teeth/braces My senses Hair/not bald Strong Tranformers

19. JahKyia: Walking on two feet Eyes to see People who care for me Snacks to eat Games to play Clean clothes Clean water Hair getting done News Smelling good