They heard a knock on their door.” it's the new teacher and the art teacher, Mom,” Emilie said.“Oh my gosh, it's Tuesday,” Jamie Sacks said. She had forgotten about the letter that the Ralston teachers had sent out, telling parents they'd be stopping by to talk.
But it wasn't because one of the kids was in trouble. The family welcomed the teachers inside, where they tried to get the coming school year off to a good — and early — start.
They chatted about the kids' summer and asked if Jamie had any concerns about this school year. About 10 minutes later, the teachers had met a parent, and the parent had met the teachers — two months before the back-to-school greetings are typically exchanged. What a great idea.
As a youth worker I know what it means to kids and their parents when you are willing to give them sometime. What do you think.
Until Next Time
I’m Billy David Dickson
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