(This is all so new to me. A child in school and all...I can't wait to share; I know it may be bragging, but I am so proud...this is another note Andrew's teacher sent...)
"I was hoping Tatiana would be here next year! I just love seeing her and Diego in the car with Beamie, they all get so excited to see each other in the afternoons! I dont mind at all if you post my email, I find international adoption stories amazing, I never thought I would be so involved as to have a student like Andrew. I must say, the first day of school was terrifying when I met him, but ohhh how wonderful it all turned out to be! I had taken a year and half off to stay home with my babies and for some reason, i had such a strong sense that it was time to go back to work, and well when we are meant to do something, the feeling just wouldnt go away. I like to think the lord had me go back to work becasue Andrew needed me as his teacher, and since being a public school teacher will never bring me wealth, it is moments like those that make it all worth it. "
"...I have a bulletin board in my room that is called "Mrs. Forehand's family" and i have pictures of my kids and my husband (i made it becasue we all need reminders as to why we go to work each day) and the beach picture of Andrew, tatiana and Diego is also on this bulletin board. one of the kids asked me why i put it up on the board with my family and i laughed and told them, they were all a part of my family too, most parents dont realize we spend 8 hours a day with these kids, you cant help but love them and care about them as your own!"
"I am not sure how to go about getting speech for Andrew, ESL students are so new to moss point, we just have never had any. However, i do think they will tell us to wait till next year since he is just learning English, but if you want to try to get the ball rolling, i will ask our speech pathologist. Unfortunatly, Andrew is classified as ESL services and not special education so i think it is a whole different process, but i will find out. The only name in the class he cant say very well is "Kristian" isn't that funny, it is one word i am sure he hears often =). But I do work with him on pronouncing things correctly and he always seems so eager to please, he doesn't mind repeating them to me, the whole class cheers when he says things perfectly, especially when he learned their names!"
"Have a great evening!"
-Stormi Forehand
3 comments:
I have to echo the sentiments of your son's teacher. I love al 19 students in my classroom as they were my own. The words and actions of a teacher are impacting. They can lift a student up and remind them of the greatness they can become. Andrew has a very special teacher. What a great learning environment.
Andrew looks so handsome in his school clothes. You have a right to be proud. Puff you chest out and strut :)
Wow - what a great teacher your son has. Absolutely makes you think that it was meant for her to go back to teach this year just so she could teach Andrew. What a gift you have been given!!!!
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