Each of the six classes class contributes one element of the meal (the items are generously donated by parents): turkey (deli slices), cranberries and juice to drink, rolls and butter, corn (my class's responsibility), pumpkin pie, and "harvest mix" consisting of Bugle chips, pretzels, M&Ms, dried cranberries, candy corn, seeds, and a Hrshey's Kiss.
The teacher who does the harvest mix calls it "American Blessings Mix" and has a description that we printed on small paper and gave to the kids:
Bugles- shaped like a cornucopia or horn of plenty, a symbol of our nations abundance.
Pretzel twists - arms folded as in prayer, a freedom sought by those who founded our country.
Candy corn - sacrifices made by the Pilgrims during their first winter, when they survived on only a few kernels of corn a day.
Nuts and seeds - promise of a future harvest, one we will reap only if seeds are planted and tended with diligence.
Dried fruits - harvest gifts of our bountiful land.
M&Ms - memories of those who came before us.
Hershey's Kiss - love of family and friends that sweetens our lives.
Here are some photos from the day:
A table-full of boys making their placemats for the dinner.
More placemat creations.
Some of my cute kids, waiting by the tables.
A view of the tables before the kids sat down. All the classes are in a big circle around the tables.
We sang a couple of songs before we ate. These are some of my kids doing actions with the songs.
I have an active duty military mom in my class. She was able to come and be a volunteer today, setting up and serving food.
All the kids seated and eating (at last!).
After the feast we piled into a classroom for more singing.
My fabulous colleague T.A., who leads us in song while wearing a Pilgrim dress!
~Mamie "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro!" (Hunter S. Thompson)
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