Today, I got home from a particularly difficult day teaching. Immediately, I noticed two boxes by the door. I didn't for a moment imagine that my secret Santa had sent something so rapidly, but lo and behold, when I opened the boxes, there were the school supplies.

Suffice to say, I have enough three ring folders and pencils to last for the year! Bright red folders and #2 pencils are staples for the classroom, and I am so grateful to have enough for all of my students. But by far the best part of the gift was yet to come . . .

I don't know if you can imagine the hot zone that classrooms become during cold and flu season. With 175 kids coming through my door everyday, I sometimes feel like I need to wear a hazmat suit. But my Santa hooked me up with not just one bottle of hand sanitizer, but 12! One for each month (and yes, we are year round, so I will be there each month)!! Woot!

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for supporting students and teachers. It seems that lately all we hear about in the news is how little respect people have for public education. Gestures like this remind me that there are plenty of people out there who support us!

Thank you. Thank you! THANK YOU!