Thanksgiving came early at the Beekman Center thanks to the hard work and huge hearts of Room 134. Under the guidance of teacher Angela Wanger, students planned, prepared, and cooked a full Thanksgiving meal from start to finish—and served it up with pride.
Students jumped into each part of the process: chopping, mixing, baking, setting up, serving, and sharing their excitement with friends and staff. The classroom was filled with the smells of home cooking, the sounds of teamwork, and the kind of joy that makes memories stick. It was a hands-on experience in both culinary skills and life skills—building independence, confidence, and connection.
Watching students show off their kitchen skills was the real treat of the day. With supportive staff at their sides, students took the lead, learned by doing, and lit up the room with gratitude and excitement.
A delicious reminder that when learning is full of purpose and pride, everyone leaves full.
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