My Brilliant Baby

Today was the last day of school for you. For some reason, I am so sad because I think that your teachers did a fantastic job this year and I wish that you could be in their class forever. To show our appreciation, I asked all 19 parents to provide a picture of their child, a Thank You note and a illustration from their child to include in a scrapbook for each teacher that I made. At the very end of the scrapbook were American Express gift cards for each of the 3 teachers. From what I can see it was a HUGE hit. Mrs. Bobbie told me that she has never received anything like that before and was in tears (not to mention the numerous phone calls and emails that I have received from your classmate's parents). In return, your teachers gave me a bottle of wine as a Thank you for putting it together for them. A very pleasant surprise I might say.

Life Lesson Learned: ALWAYS show your sincere appreciation and gratitude. It doesn't have to cost a lot of money, just a little time, thought, or even verbally. It will motivate them to continue doing the good deeds that they do.

After what I had thought was a fantastic morning, I went to Teresa's office to request an end of the year progress report for the 3 year old classroom. I do this so that you and I can work on some of the concepts during the summer that way you have a little head start come the start of school next year. Well, to my surprise, Teresa had said that she and Bobbie feel that you would be a good candidate for Mrs. Dozier's class next year. From what I am gathering, her class is best suited for those kids that are turning 4 earlier in the year (Sept, Oct, Nov) and those that they feel are a little more advanced. Teresa asked me how I felt about you being placed in that class and if I was OK with you being the youngest. I am absolutely ecstastic for you and felt this sense of accomplishment for myself. I feel as if all of those days that I spent staying home with you and working with you on letters, numbers, shapes, writing your name, introduction to reading has completely paid off. It truly is rewarding to know that I am leading my baby on the right path. I LOVE YOU and am so proud that you are doing so well in school.

Miss Lindy, Mrs. Teresa Burgess (Director), Mrs. Bobbie, and Mrs. Colleen

Let Summer Begin.