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East Yancey Middle School Friendsgiving
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East Yancey Middle School Friendsgiving Dinner
Article By East Yancey Middle School Principal Tamara Presnell
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Faculty and staff at East Yancey Middle School are busy preparing for our annual Friendsgiving Dinner which will be held on December 11 from 5:00-7:00. This tradition was born from a desire for our school to give back to all the families and community members, who show us so much support throughout the school year.
During our Friendsgiving Dinner, faculty and staff help serve a traditional turkey and ham Thanksgiving dinner along with all the fixings. We provide drinks and dessert as well. A local restaurant, Bubba’s Good Eats, supplies us with all the food and helps with the preparation.
The event is open to all East Yancey students and anyone they wish to bring with them. There is no cost for families; we simply ask for them to show up and have a great time. While we often receive positive feedback from families who attend, I believe the benefits we have gained as a faculty are immeasurable. This is an opportunity to spend time with our families without all the normal school constraints. We are able to form and strengthen relationships that benefit everyone, especially the students.
Sometimes we meet families that we have never met before and may not have had an opportunity to meet otherwise. We get to fellowship with the ones who send us their most precious commodities each day. Eating a meal together has been scientifically proven to provide developmental boosts, bonding time, better grades, and improved physical health.
For one evening, all is right in the world and we are able to come together as a school and community, while enjoying food, fellowship and entertainment!
