January 3, 2014
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Pilgrims, Native American Indians and Lots of Pie at WES Celebrations
Guests Light Up the Night at Inaugural Candles of Remembrance
WELLS The youngest students at Wells Elementary School and the fourth grade classes celebrated Thanksgiving at school in their own unique ways a few days before the actual holiday. On Nov. 25, Begindergarten students of Maureen DeFelice presented the first “Begindergarten Thanksgiving Feast” for students and parents. After the feast, students sang “Happy Thanksgiving” to the audience that included special guests WOCSD Superintendent Ellen Schneider, Director of Instructional Improvement Pat Hayden and WES Principal Marianne Horne. Sitting in a half circle, students dressed in Pilgrim and Native American Indian garb took turns mentioning something that they were especially thankful for. Before the party ended, DeFelice was at the front of the circle to read a story to all those assembled. In preparation for this day, the begindergarteners made their own Pilgrim or Native American Indian costumes, necklaces made in patterns from dyed macaroni
at the York Golf and Tennis Club for words of encouragement and memorial tribute. Following words of hope and healing by hospice chaplain, Martha Learned, a candle flame was passed to each guest who lit a candle to honor their loved ones before heading inside to enjoy refreshments together and view the Candles of Remembrance trib-
loved one,” said Jessica Sharpe, bereavement services manager. “Being able to come together, as individuals who have been touched by the common thread, York Hospital Hospice welcomed the community to gather in a special way to honor memories and also to participate in a tradition that helps them move forward.”
A scene from the first “Begindergarten Thanksgiving Feast” in Maureen DeFelice’s Begindergarten classroom at Wells Elementary School. (Reg Bennett photo)
YORK More than 75 guests attended York Hospital Hospice’s first annual Candles of Remembrance ceremony on Dec. 3, reciting over 60 names as they celebrate the memory of a loved one with the support and comfort of others. Community members and patient families from across the Greater York region gathered
ute book – holding the names of many of the beloved. Members of York Hospital Hospice’s bereavement services team helped to counsel those who needed solace. “This is an event that brought comfort and peace to many who may have been struggling with the challenges of a winter holiday season without a
and paper turkeys to hang from the ceiling. They made pumpkin, apple and cranberry bread, created raisins from grapes, and made their own butter. Students also wrote and read stories and poetry to prep for the party. Meanwhile, the entire fourth grade class gathered upstairs in the common area for their annual get-together to observe Thanksgiving, a time which featured a Thanks “Giving” Tree and a variety of pies made by parents. There was a story projected onto a screen and kids talked about what they were thankful for. The tree had paper ornaments with messages that listed what students were thankful for this holiday season. “We did a Thanks ‘Giving’ Tree so that we were thinking about what we have and what we’re thankful for as opposed to the wants of the season,” said fourth grade teacher Pam Lear. “I was just pleased how they stood up and celebrated it.” Later Lear commented in an email, “I would love to thank the supportive parents who are always there when we need them!” Three groups of Lear’s students also made bread at school before Thanksgiving including pumpkin, cranberry and banana. The bread loaves were baked in the WES kitchen with assistance from kitchen staff. The loaves were wrapped and ribbons placed on top for giving in the spirit of Thanksgiving.
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