end of the school year open letters
Dear Mrs H.:
It's funny how we've gotten to know each other over the years. I knew when your daughter got married a couple of years ago, and where she went on her honeymoon and how many days you took off to help with the wedding...and you know about each and every one of Youngest's absences and were always kind enough to sound reassuring and comforting when I called them in. I don't know how you maintain that cheerful attitude, working in the Principal's office, but you've got one. And I appreciate it.
Best,
Dear P,
I almost can't believe we've gotten close enough to use first names - but we have. Youngest would not have survived middle school without you. And while I suspect you have a "youngest" every year, someone near and dear to you, I hope next year is especially quiet for you. You deserve a break. Thank you for all you've done and all the time you spent helping Youngest be Youngest. I can't begin to express my appreciation.
- Hey, how about that bomb threat! That was a first, hmm?
xo
Dear Little Old Guy Who Directs Traffic At The High School:
How cute are YOU? Pretty darn cute, I'd say. I especially like when you wear your fisherman's rain hat and boots. I'm sorry for all the times I seemed hesitate and go to the right when you were signaling for me to go left - 7:30 is EARLY for me.
(Incidentally, I saw that write up on you in the local paper. Very endearing.)
best,
the bedhead in the black Jeep
Dear Mr. H.,
Schindler's List? In 8th grade? Not on my watch.
FYI, Youngest used his time well in the library.
glad the year is over,
Mrs. B
To The People In Charge Of The Automated Calling System,
That's some cool technology you've got there. I do appreciate the recorded voice of the superintendent reminding me about meetings for parents and snow days. But, I've got to say, I think beginning a recording with: THIS IS A RECORDED MESSAGE TO ALERT YOU TO THE FACT THAT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL HAVE BEEN EVACUATED PENDING POLICE INVESTIGATION, is a little unsettling. Perhaps you could ease me into this information in the future?
Regards,
Dear Fellow Moms In The Parking Lot At Dismissal Time:
I know! Sometimes I don't wear lipstick!
Just be happy I never get out of the car - oh, the outfits!
See you next year,
Dear Traffic Cop Whose Cart I Ran Into In The Supermarket Last Week,
Funny, huh?
(You know I would NEVER drive my CAR like that, right?)
Best,
Dear High School Nurse,
I thought I should send you a short letter of introduction as I know you've barely talked to me in the three years Middle has been a student there.
I'm sending his younger brother in the fall and we should probably schedule a debriefing.
Also? He's slightly accident prone.
Enjoy your summer - I hope it's relaxing.
Sincerely,
It's funny how we've gotten to know each other over the years. I knew when your daughter got married a couple of years ago, and where she went on her honeymoon and how many days you took off to help with the wedding...and you know about each and every one of Youngest's absences and were always kind enough to sound reassuring and comforting when I called them in. I don't know how you maintain that cheerful attitude, working in the Principal's office, but you've got one. And I appreciate it.
Best,
Dear P,
I almost can't believe we've gotten close enough to use first names - but we have. Youngest would not have survived middle school without you. And while I suspect you have a "youngest" every year, someone near and dear to you, I hope next year is especially quiet for you. You deserve a break. Thank you for all you've done and all the time you spent helping Youngest be Youngest. I can't begin to express my appreciation.
- Hey, how about that bomb threat! That was a first, hmm?
xo
Dear Little Old Guy Who Directs Traffic At The High School:
How cute are YOU? Pretty darn cute, I'd say. I especially like when you wear your fisherman's rain hat and boots. I'm sorry for all the times I seemed hesitate and go to the right when you were signaling for me to go left - 7:30 is EARLY for me.
(Incidentally, I saw that write up on you in the local paper. Very endearing.)
best,
the bedhead in the black Jeep
Dear Mr. H.,
Schindler's List? In 8th grade? Not on my watch.
FYI, Youngest used his time well in the library.
glad the year is over,
Mrs. B
To The People In Charge Of The Automated Calling System,
That's some cool technology you've got there. I do appreciate the recorded voice of the superintendent reminding me about meetings for parents and snow days. But, I've got to say, I think beginning a recording with: THIS IS A RECORDED MESSAGE TO ALERT YOU TO THE FACT THAT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL HAVE BEEN EVACUATED PENDING POLICE INVESTIGATION, is a little unsettling. Perhaps you could ease me into this information in the future?
Regards,
Dear Fellow Moms In The Parking Lot At Dismissal Time:
I know! Sometimes I don't wear lipstick!
Just be happy I never get out of the car - oh, the outfits!
See you next year,
Dear Traffic Cop Whose Cart I Ran Into In The Supermarket Last Week,
Funny, huh?
(You know I would NEVER drive my CAR like that, right?)
Best,
Dear High School Nurse,
I thought I should send you a short letter of introduction as I know you've barely talked to me in the three years Middle has been a student there.
I'm sending his younger brother in the fall and we should probably schedule a debriefing.
Also? He's slightly accident prone.
Enjoy your summer - I hope it's relaxing.
Sincerely,
Comments
Not cute.
Not endearing.
Gives me the absolute shits actually.
Perhaps we differ in thinking you cannot protect children from the reality of the world. SL I feel shows the true nature of quiet heroism and the level to which we can rise, and sink. I would rather have my 8th grader see SL then a gory horror movie. Slashing up people and being eaten by zombies always bothers me FAR more!
Love the school thanks. I have SO many that have carried my Youngest and all his glitches into young manhood. It truly takes a village.
Also? The movie is rated R. I'm sure the school board might have issues with that.
ugh. need coffee.
As for "Schindler's List," I'm with you. It's rated R for a reason and I don't think 8th graders are ready for that level of horror.
Our schools? Let's say the differe slightly...
Schindler's List in 8th grade...
WHY?
8th grade? No way.
Love your end of school year letters. And I agree. Whatever happened to reading The Diary of Anne Frank? Way more age appropriate.
jbhat
Love your observations!
Side note: Bullsh** is becoming our very favorite expression around the house lately.
The traffic guy at my son's elementary school was so beloved that his family's recipes were in the school cookbook and people dressed up like him for Halloween.
The traffic guy at his current school is one of three sheriff's deputies. Not in any way cute.
The security at our school is pretty red hot - but that is because you have to pay to get in to the area where the school is and they don't want to miss any potential customers.
Our letter goes something like this "We apologise once more, unreservedly, for the 'incident' after MasterM's best friend's birthday. Although he is legally old enough to purchase alcohol we are aware that it is school policy to discourage consumption. We accept that it was foolish of him to try and participate in the School General Knowledge Competition.
Yrs Most Grovellingly..."
Wow schools out already??? Connor goes until June 25th!!
Best of luck to Youngest as he begins his highschool adventure. I hope he has an incredible **but safe** time :)
Loved the letter to the nurse. My kids both are best buds with the school nurses. And we're on a first name basis. What can I say? Some kids just spend way more time kvetching in the nurses office than do others.
http://tinyurl.com/3zpnmt
ErinH