... Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more."

My Santa sent me an orangered a few weeks ago asking if there was anything they could give me to help with my lesson plans or my classroom in general. Not only was that incredibly sweet, but it was also very thoughtful; evidently, I'm between teaching interships (hooray winter break!) and don't know what I'll need next semester.

My Santa then decided to go above and beyond and sent me this message:

""We emailed your receipt for donation 2540554 and told the classroom the great news. You donated to: Preparing Students For The 21st Century."

I wasn't able to give a lot so I hope $100 is alright. Happy Holidays and Merry christmas!

From your Secret Santa! _"

I'm not sure when $100 didn't become a lot! I'm so amazed that my Santa would choose other teachers and students in times of need. The classroom is made up of socioeconomically challenged fifth-grade English language learners, and their teacher is pushing them to reach their full potential. They'll be receiving two Chromebooks and a printer when the fundraising ends - wonderful ways to conduct and share research!

Thank you, Santa, for bringing so much joy to so many people - not just me, but a whole classroom and their families. This means a lot to me, and means even more to those students. Thank you, thank you, thank you.