Last week Chris and I went to Maile’s school for the first parent night. We officially met all the teachers and learned about what Maile is learning and the overall approach and goals for the year. It was really nicely done and at the end, we all went in to the classrooms and did a project for Maile.
Waiting for us in the classroom was an envelope that Maile had painted herself. Inside was a note that Maile had “written” with help from a teacher earlier in the day. Maile’s note said:
“Dear Mommy & Daddy,
I enjoy coming to school, playing with my friends and discovering new things to do every day. Right now, my favorite area is the art area, where I enjoy drawing pictures with crayons and splashing watercolors on paper.
The teachers told me you are comint to visit my classroom and can help me with my project. I would like to ask you to draw me a picture of a big house. Mommy & Daddy are in the room, and Mommy’s cubby is in the house. Thank you!
Love,
Maile
P.S. Please place Maile’s favorite things in the cubby as a surprise.”
Every family had a different, personalized note from their child. Some parents had to build something out of clay, one built the Golden Gate Bridge out of blocks! Luckily, I had Mommy with me so she set to work and I offered encouragement (I was also responsible for painting the roof and writing a letter back to Maile.)
Mommy showing off our picture and letter we wrote back to Maile Girl
Maile's dream house ... complete with blue bunny in the cubby.
I would have loved to have seen the faces on all the kids when they arrived the next day and saw all the projects we made them. The teachers said they were incredibly excited and after enjoying their own, they walked around the room to see everyone else’s. Very cool!
(Dad note: Just a quick note to wish all of our Jewish family and friends a very Happy New Year! We hope the holiday is treating you well.)
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