Question of the Month: What are you thankful for?

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we asked some of our YouthQuest students what they’re most thankful for this year. Here’s what they had to say:

“I am thankful for Me’cherly. She is my best friend.”
– Essence B., 5^th grade, Eisenhower

“I’m thankful for my family and my friends.”
– Jayceon T, 5^th grade, Eisenhower

“I am thankful for my school because they have better stuff to play with, like the playground.”
– Javon M., Kindergarten, Freeman

“I’m thankful for my big brother. He makes me laugh and plays with me.”
– JD B., 1^st grade, Freeman

“I am thankful for my mommy because she takes care of us and makes me good food when I’m sick.”
– Monica M., 3^rd grade, Freeman

“I’m thankful for my mom and dad. I’m thankful for my house to live in.”
– Patience M., 4^th grade, Eisenhower

“I am thankful for my family because they come watch me play sports.”
– Shani E., 6^th grade, Freeman

YouthQuest is made possible through the generous support of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and 21^st Century Community Learning Centers.