Dear Emily

Special Note Somehow these two letters got saved to drafts instead of published, look at that this teacher is Technologically challenged, I know you are all very surprised. Great big apologies to Jace and Emily that your letters are not getting put up until summer is almost over, I guess I'm still in denial that you guys are big time first graders now.

Dear Emily, 

What an amazing little girl you are. The shy, sweet, girl, who never believed she could do it suddenly became a superstar reader. I can't tell you how proud I was the day you came to reading group and asked to go first!! I knew you could do anything you set your mind to. Never stop believing in yourself because you are a child of God and everything He creates is WONDERFUL! I hope you are reading lots of new books this summer I can't wait to see you as a first grader! 

P.S. We love you too!

Dear Jace

Special Note Somehow these two letters got saved to drafts instead of published, look at that this teacher is Technologically challenged, I know you are all very surprised. Great big apologies to Jace and Emily that your letters are not getting put up until summer is almost over, I guess I'm still in denial that you guys are big time first graders now.

Dear Jace, 

You have a smile that is so contagious! I can't help but smile every time I think of your sweet helpful attitude. You were my very first classroom helper and you made me feel so loved. I hope that you know how much all of your kindness and help meant to me. You are going to have a blast in first grade because even though it means more "boring" work it also means more exciting things for you to learn. I can't wait to see your awesome reading skills in action!!!