Since this blog is going to be Brendan’s baby book some day, I feel like it’s okay to brag a little.
A couple weeks ago, we received this note from Brendan’s Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Russell:
Wow!
I just need to share how stellar Brendan’s behavior has been lately. He has demonstrated inclusion, kindness, caring so many times these past few days– it has been heart melting.
I told him how proud I am of him and I wanted you to know it to.
He did well at the basketball tournament today. But the real prize was when Brendan asked who won. He was told that Dante won and without hesitation, turned to Dante gave him a big hug and “congratulations!”… then Brendan found out that he actually tied for 1st place!
Mr. Martin took a great picture of Dante and Brendan. I will have him send it to you or to me.
Brendan’s star is shining brightly!
Love,
Mrs. R.
We wrote back a thank you note and received another amazing mail”
Hi Rob and Lori,
Thank you for your kind words, but it is I who truly need to thank you.
You may not realize it, but you both enriched this teaching year for me enormously.
The success rate of this medicine buy cipla cialis is increasing with every passing day. These drugs work mainly by blocking the enzyme causes complications with the vision of male users. cute-n-tiny.com order levitra Today viagra pills from canada with vast development of medical science, the scientists and doctors have come up with a marvelous solution. So make sure that you take the http://cute-n-tiny.com/cute-animals/tiny-marmoset-monkey/ viagra canada sales focus off the penile.
Namely, (by my good fortune) for entrusting me with your Brendan.
His intelligence (and how he shares it) elevates other students in critical discussion and discourse. His enthusiasm and all around good nature add fun and lively energy-which a classroom needs! If I’m driving the “car”–he’s the gas. He propels the class forward and I can count on him for that.
Now that I am seeing him also demonstrate “above and beyond” graciousness with his peer group, I can honestly say, he is one rising star.
Take a bow Mom & Dad and enjoy Hamilton!
Love,
Mrs. Russell
Mr. Martin did take a great picture of Brendan and Dante:
And he sought me out at school to tell me the very same story with even more details.
The next Friday, we ran into Mrs. Russell on the way out of school and she said, “oooooh Brendan, I’m probably the last person you wanted to run into with your Mom…”. It had not been the best week. But the thing I love most about Mrs. Russell is that whether she is delivering a glowing report, or a needs improvement report, you can always feel the love. She really cares about her kids in the best possible way. Brendan and I talked about it and I know he feels it – he knows Mrs. Russell cares about him no matter what – he said it makes him want to try his best. And of course, no matter what kind of week he has had, I’m proud of this boy each and every day.
But I will admit that I printed and laminated those notes from Mrs. Russell and keep them by my bed.