The other day students came into class and started asking me, “Ms. H! What’s your favorite dessert?” “Ms. H! What’s your favorite book?” “Ms. H! What’s your favorite color?”
I didn’t really think anything of it. Then, little Jasmin approaches. “Ms. H. I’m not supposed to tell our secret …..but…. we are throwing a surprise party for you!”
I bust out laughing.
“Jasmin!!! You weren’t supposed to tell!”
On Friday, I walk into the classroom and see the presents on the table.
I still act surprised. “These are for me?!?” “I’m so surprised!”
I open my presents and the little ones sit around my feet. They cannot contain their excitement.
As I open each gift, I am blown away. They are beautiful. I read the letters they wrote me and tears form in my eyes. “Those are happy tears!” Aaron exclaims! “Yes Aaron, these are happy tears.” I say, “I love all of my gifts so much!”
Here’s a look at the present they made for me...
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| The book they made for me |
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| There were letters and pictures inside |
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| The cute apron they decorated with puff paint |
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| The cloth bag they signed their names on |
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| and decorated turtles on the back |
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| The book Tille bought for me |
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| The inside of the book that they signed |
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| A picture of the whole class with the presents they made :) |
Anna,
ReplyDeleteThere are tears in my eyes reading and looking at this post - it must have been such a bittersweet moment- way to go!
Love, Dad