During a class break yesterday, one of my students handed me an envelope and candy bar. He smiled and said, "Sorry if it's a little cheesy - my sister helped me with the words." I smiled and told him I would love it.
I didn't get a chance to read his note until last night when the last day of school chaos was over. As I started to cry, I wished I had been able to read it right then so he could see how much his words affected me. This is his letter - with spelling and grammar intact from his original. His "cheesy" words say it better than I ever could.
Dear Mrs. Cooke,
I have loved being in your class so much. It has been such a great school year being in your class. I have been so influenced on how nice you have been. You have been such a great influence on what I have thought about what I want to do with my life. After hearing your decision on almost quiting teaching. I am really glad you did not quite teaching. I have loved seeing, & hearing you teach. After this year I have been wanting to go into education. Thank's for being such a great teacher. Sorry if this was a little cheesy.
We make a difference like this every day. We just don't always get to hear it. Today I want to celebrate teachers for the difference they make to kids every day.
I didn't get a chance to read his note until last night when the last day of school chaos was over. As I started to cry, I wished I had been able to read it right then so he could see how much his words affected me. This is his letter - with spelling and grammar intact from his original. His "cheesy" words say it better than I ever could.
Dear Mrs. Cooke,
I have loved being in your class so much. It has been such a great school year being in your class. I have been so influenced on how nice you have been. You have been such a great influence on what I have thought about what I want to do with my life. After hearing your decision on almost quiting teaching. I am really glad you did not quite teaching. I have loved seeing, & hearing you teach. After this year I have been wanting to go into education. Thank's for being such a great teacher. Sorry if this was a little cheesy.
We make a difference like this every day. We just don't always get to hear it. Today I want to celebrate teachers for the difference they make to kids every day.
That is MOST precious, indeed. And SO deserving! I know that are 100s of cheesy Ms. Tiffany fans all over the place, and I am one of those! Hugs!
ReplyDelete