Somehow I missed the notice that I had been matched through rematching! Since I normally enter my place through the parking garage, and I wasn't expecting anything to arrive, I hadn't checked the front entrance in a few days. So you can imagine my joy and surprise when one of my neighbors called to let me know I had packages starting to pile up out front...

The first I opened was very large...and very light. I opened it to discover it was packed full of kleenex! I didn't remember to put it on my wish-list, but my Santa is clearly wise enough to know that it wasn't because I don't run out of it every year! Definitely ready for cold and flu season now :)

The second package was much heavier. It was packed full of the essential supplies, the things that are always running out or breaking (or disappearing entirely...) Notebooks, pencils, erasers...and calculators and protractors! Wonderful! Last year my students were stuck using cardboard protractors that were easily bent, showed pencil marks, and of course harder to line up as they were opaque--these plastic ones will be much more accurate and easy to use, not to mention durable :)

The third package was full of books. The Magic School Bus series is great for my kids--not only is the reading level just right, but the subject matter is always interesting for the kids. I predict more than one of my students will read this entire set over the course of the year!

Thank you Reddit Santa! You're the best!

Edit: Earlier this week, I also received a HUGE box of goldfish crackers for my classroom, along with a very sweet note from my Santa. Love it! Last year I kept a box of graham crackers in my desk for those (especially the younger ones) that needed some extra munchies to get them through the day, but they'll like these goldfish so much better :)

And then today I arrived home to find a box of 30 (yes, that's THIRTY) leveled readers. I'm speechless right now...I'm actually tearing up as I type this...I can't wait for the kids to come in on Tuesday and see a whole new shelf of books for them!

Thank you M--you are an amazing, thoughtful person, and I am truly blessed to have you as my Santa.