In our school district, there is one location for "Summer Reading Camp". The program extends invitations to children from all the ten schools, and if you are lucky enough to get chosen to teach you will most likely have a group of children that you have never met. (Believe it or not, there are many teachers who need a little extra cash. Go figure.)
This was the first summer I've ever been able to do it, and I was amazed at how many children attend. There were six classes of kindergarten/first grade children, and I only knew two of the children in my particular class.
Some of you might remember the ball of FIRE that made me smile every day? (You know, when I wasn't crying.) His home school is one on the other side of town (here in Oregon) so I haven't seen him since summer school ended.
Yesterday, I received an email from his mother.
"Hi Mrs. Smythe! I just wanted you to know that George and I saw you in the parking lot of the Jones Grocery Store yesterday. We were driving away and George spotted you putting your groceries in the car. He wanted me to turn around so he could say hi to you, but we were running late to pick up his sister so we couldn't. He was very mad at me. Then he said - I wish I was still in summer school. I really liked Mrs. Smythe.
I just wanted you to know."
Yeah. I'm still a bit verklempt.
22 comments:
What an awesome mom to actually take the time to send that email. It's pretty rare these days for parents to show that kind of appreciation for what we do, and the impact we have on their children's lives.
Nice of the mom to send the note. I'd be verklempt too.
I've always liked the bad'ns too. Married a good boy. Don't know what I was thinking.
Those are things I pull out on the days I wonder if I should go on.
What a great thing for that mom to email you!!
Awwwww! Wasn't that the *sweetest* thing?!
And aren't the "bad boys" lucky to have you! (And now that particular one knows it.)
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I'm just thankful for teachers like you. The ones are kids connect with and love so much.
I'm just thankful for teachers like you. The ones are kids connect with and love so much.
OMG! That has got to be the neatest thing to get when you're a teacher!
My daughter's kindergarten teacher last year was so amazing. Every child in that class really adored her. This year, my daughter still gets excited to see her around the school. I'm sure she'll always have a special place in her heart for her! I know I will!
Awe, gosh I can't wait to finally get college done & over with and out into your world. It must be such a rewarding feeling... *sigh* someday!
And I loved reading the posts you linked about the summer-schooling. Absolutely precious!
That is wonderful on so many levels.... that his Mom went to the trouble to share that with you... that he felt like that ... that you feel like that .. although I never doubt for a moment that you are not one of the Best teachers Ever!
I feel a little verklempt myself !
awwwwwwwwwww sweet....sometimes people surprise ya in a good way ;)
Those little bad ones are forever etched in your heart. At least you know that you made impact on him.
Btw, I didn't know you are in Oregon. So am I!!
How sweet and how nice of the mother to make a point of emailing you and letting you know. How wonderful that must make you feel.
is there a cure for verklempt...sounds serious...smiles.
Awww. 2 weeks in and our kindergarten teacher is already suggesting we have a special meeting about our son's Hulk-like rage issues. Sigh. Somehow I don't think she'll be feeling verklempt.
You are a creator of beautifully colored ripples my friend. Check out my post and this will make sense. :)
Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
That is so sweet, I bet it made your day!
That was wonderful that his mom took the time to send you that message. So many people are quick to write or call when there's a problem. It's nice to get compliments! WTG, Mrs. Smythe!!
So nice when a parent goes out of their way to say something nice... icing on the cake, isn't it?
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Glad you're school year is going well. xo
So sweet. That had to have felt great.
See, sometimes they really DO make it all worth it! Kudos to the mom for taking the time to drop you an email.
Last time a student recognized me in public, I ran!!!!
There is TRULY something to be said about our teachers ... a great teacher is worth her weight in platinum.
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