Campagnone Capers

I want to challenge all my friends with school age children to write a letter of appreciation to their teachers every year.  It is so easy to complain when a teacher does something we feel is unjust.  Yet, when our children get an exceptional teacher do you take a moment to give her the accolades she/he deserves?  Being a teacher is a calling.  Teachers do not get rich from doing this job.  Usually, they put more of their paycheck back into the classroom.  (Trust me, I know!)  I take a moment every year to write a thank you letter  to each of my child's teachers.  Then, I send a copy to the teacher, the principal, and the superintendent.  It doesn't have to be long or complicated!  I challenge ALL of the parents out there to do the same.  Here are mine from this year:

Logan's Teacher-

June 13, 2012

Dear Mrs. Westbrooks,

With my heartfelt thanks and feelings, I want to express my genuine gratitude for all the hard work you have done during the 2011-2012 academic year. I hope you realize how much we appreciated everything you did for Logan.  It was clear from the start you expected great things from all your students.  We appreciate the individualized instruction you gave to Logan.  He has always been a good student.  However, this is the first year I have ever seen him actually have to study.  You did not allow him to coast through the 3^rd grade!  I thank you for always challenging him and encouraging him to think more critically.  You have given a new dimension to teaching with your unique and innovative ways. 
I also appreciate how easy it was to get in touch with you and how every assignment was explained in detail so we knew what he was expected to do.  You truly made our 3^rd grade year wonderful.  You are an exceptional teacher!  Thanks for everything!

Sincerely,
Karyn Campagnone
Karyn Campagnone

CC:  Dr. Machelle Matthews(Principal) and Edmond T Heatley(Superintendent)

Joey's Teacher-

June 13, 2012

Dear Mrs. Covington,

With my heartfelt thanks and feelings, I want to express my genuine gratitude for all the hard work you have done during the 2011-2012 academic year. I hope you realize how much we appreciated everything you did for Joseph.  It was clear from the start you expected great things from all your students.  We appreciate the individualized instruction you gave to Joey.  I thank you for always challenging him and encouraging him to think more critically.  You have given a new dimension to teaching with your unique and innovative ways. 
I also appreciate how you worked with us on the ADHD issues.  You have the patience of a saint!  You truly made our Pre-K year wonderful.  You are an exceptional teacher!  Thanks for everything!

Sincerely,

Karyn Campagnone

Karyn Campagnone

CC:  Mrs. Shannon (Director)

Tyler's Teachers- 

June 13, 2012

Dear Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Robinson,

With my heartfelt thanks and feelings, I want to express my genuine gratitude for all the hard work you have done during the 2011-2012 academic year. I hope you realize how much we appreciated everything you did for Tyler.  It was clear from the start you expected great things from all your students.  We appreciate the individualized instruction you gave to Tyler.  We are sad to see leave your classroom and move on to middle school. In the three years he has been in your MOID class, we have counted ourselves blessed to have you in our lives as we take this journey with Tyler.  Thank you for your dedication to the special students in your class.   You have given a new dimension to teaching with your unique and innovative ways. 

Thank you for pushing Tyler to accomplish more and for never giving up on him.  You are exceptional teachers!  Thanks for everything!

Sincerely,

Karyn Campagnone

Karyn Campagnone

CC:  Dr. Machelle Matthews(Principal) and Edmond T Heatley(Superintendent)