- December 1, 2024
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Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School kindergartners walked on stage ready to gobble.
Dressed as turkeys, the approximately 85 kindergartners lined up to perform songs, recite poems and share Thanksgiving jokes during McNeal Elementary's annual kindergarten Thanksgiving program Nov. 21.
"The cuteness level is about to reach dangerous heights," Assistant Principal Jennifer McManis told the audience.
Kindergarten teacher Nancy Newby said the program has been a tradition for the school for at least 10 years.
Newby said watching the students grow from the time they are first taught the songs after Halloween to the time they hit the stage brings her immense pride. She said it boosts the confidence of her students, and the other kindergartners.
"It's awesome to see all the families be able to come together and be so proud of the children," Newby said.
The show combined the adorableness of kindergartners dancing and singing to the comedic moments of the Thanksgiving jokes.
A joke that caused laughter throughout the crowd was: "What's the difference between a turkey and an owl? A turkey doesn't give a hoot."