Just say no to turkeys

Sweetwater County School District No. 2 teachers were busy finding new and creative ways to celebrate Thanksgiving. Harrison Elementary School first-grade teachers Phyllis Timmons, Teesa Yacco, Jolene Schnackenberg, Carrie Gross and Emily Sorensen came up with a unique way for their kids to think about the holiday. The students made turkeys with signs that said "Just say no."

Since turkey is what is traditionally served on Thanksgiving Day, students were encouraged to write a persuasive argument as to why someone should not each turkey and choose something else to eat on Thanksgiving Day....