Two weeks ago the 5th grade teachers in my school sent a sealed envelope home with each 5th grader. We told them it was homework for their parents. We stressed that no one was in trouble. It was about middle school.
Lies! All lies! The reality? It was a letter to their parents telling them that we wanted them to surprise their children.
Thursday evening parents came to the school, without their children, and decorated their child's desk. Candy! Stuffed animals! Giant cards! Regular sized cards! More candy! Streamers! Balloons! Chocolate covered strawberries! Confetti hearts! Glitter! Love! So much love went into decorating the desks. (A few parents from each class were unable to come, but the teachers in the school adopted desks, donated supplies, and the parents who came also donated decorations so no child was left out.)
Friday morning, students were told to report to the cafeteria. They were not allowed to go to their rooms. When they were allowed to come up, and they were all gathered in the hallway ( in line of course)... one teacher made an announcement. She told the students that they needed to walk into their class quietly and show respect. That inside were middle school representatives from various schools. Students were told they would hear from all the schools today, and then would have class parties. They were so excited. Then we opened the class doors ... their parents were inside!
Such an amazing, love-filled day!
Hoping you have a love-filled weekend,
Sandy @ The Happy Learning Den
