You are the BEST!
We just finished up our party and are getting ready to dismiss for the day. The class did so well during the party. They talked--without yelling--and were polite and very well mannered. A guest came in and commented on how under control they all seemed and paid very high praise to everyone! Well done!
That having been said, I do have some bad news about tomorrow. You will be getting a call-out from Ms. Greer and a note home letting you know that the SSA opt-out day for tomorrow has been cancelled. This does not dampen our spirits, however. We will still have our D.E.A.R. time and Polar Express festivities. Students can still (and are encouraged to) bring in their pillows, blankets, snacks, and tons of good books. The read-a-thon will go on! Although we are disappointed about not wearing our pajamas, we understand that the behavior of many students in the building was quite poor, and wearing fun clothes to school would only invite more trouble. I know it was a difficult decision for Ms. Greer, but our class talked about it and I think they understand her reasoning. I look forward to dropping everything and reading tomorrow! Maybe I'll finally finish one of the books I am reading!
We have a lot of goodies remaining from our party. We will snack on them tomorrow and Friday! Much thanks for your generosity. Thanks also for sharing your children with me! I don't say that enough.
Now for me to get all serious. I wish for you and your families a wonderful holiday season, no matter what holidays you choose to celebrate. I pray that your travels will be safe and wreck-free, and that you have plenty of time to spend with loved ones. I hope you get not only what you asked for from Santa, but that your heart is filled with the warmth and kindness of this blessed season. We will only have 18 weeks remaining once we get back. It will seem like a lifetime for the students, but not so much for me. After a year and a half, it is hard to believe that the end is so near. We will have to make the first half of 2008 one of the best yet! Merry Christmas and I'll see you January 8. God bless!
PS--Don't forget about your Legacy Letters! Return them to school in a sealed envelope as soon as you can. We'll need them in by April! Thanks.
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