Friendsgiving: A New Tradition at Janesville

According to Merriam-Webster, the earliest use of the term Friendsgiving dates back to 2007. Friendsgiving is about celebrating existing friendships and making new ones. Traditionally, friends bring a variety of dishes, sides, and desserts to share while engaging in games and activities.

This year, several classes at JCSD participated in Friendsgiving. The kindergarten classes came together as a community and enjoyed their first Friendsgiving. Kindergarten teach Kaitlin Beaumont states, “It was just a community building activity that Molly and I wanted to do so that the two kindergartens could spend time together and eat a meal as a group.”

The students also made paper bag turkey costumes. The teachers would like to give a shoutout to Fareway for the donation of paper bags.

The students in Mr. Ludwig’s 3rd grade class also enjoyed a Friendsgiving. The array of food was prepared and brought in by Mr. Ludwig’s parents.

These Friendsgiving feasts are just another example of how teachers at JCSD are building community in their classrooms and providing opportunities to forge strong friendships.