I can’t believe my kid’s teacher just did this!!

[Anonymous]

My first grader’s school had a “social distancing” parade last week to bring students together while staying apart. They dressed up, made signs, drove around school and then around the neighborhoods, passing by the houses and waving to the happy faces of the students that were happily waiting outside to see them go by.

Well, my kid missed all of that because 1. We moved to a different house, same neighborhood, but now just out of bounds for that school, so the parade didn’t pass by our house and 2. My husband and I are both essential employees (DOD and RN) and were at work when it happened, the kids were with my mom (she lives with us, but didn’t have a car available).

So the teacher sends me an email and says “missed Larla’s sweet face at the parade!”, to which I replied, explaining why. She then arranged a one woman parade to my house (actually with her own kids in tow) made a huge sign that read “I’ve missed you Larla!” and drove to my house to talk to my kid for a while - from her car, while my child stood in the driveway. Larla, that has no idea that the first “real” parade even happened, was so amazed she cried. It made her feel so special and loved!

Some teachers are hardworking teachers that developed a skillset that is invaluable. Some teachers were just born to do nothing else and every student they ever come across is lucky to have them. I’m glad my kid has found a teacher that is both, and so sad that we didn’t get so spend the time whole year with her. ❤️

[Anonymous]

What a thoughtful, wonderful thing to do. Happy for you and DD.

[Anonymous]

This is not the tone I thought this post was going to have based on the title lol. (Agree, this is very sweet!)

[Anonymous]

Most of my kids teachers truly care. Many times I have to sit back and remember that when I run across a teacher that is having a hard time. Just like most people teachers are trying their best and do care about our kids.

[Anonymous]

Super sweet, but I’d rather my kids’ school be doing distance learning in a way that is something other than watching a few 5-10 minute videos per day. That would be more meaningful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is not the tone I thought this post was going to have based on the title lol. (Agree, this is very sweet!)

I know! I kept waiting for the shoe to drop. That teacher went above and beyond.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is not the tone I thought this post was going to have based on the title lol. (Agree, this is very sweet!)

LOL. ITA. I was preparing to shit on the OP for expecting special treatment.

[Anonymous]

That's awesome. Hope Larla's teacher teaches at our school or our school can lure her away.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What a thoughtful, wonderful thing to do. Happy for you and DD.

+1 million ❤️

[Anonymous]

Love this.

[Anonymous]

Tell this teacher that DCUM approves!

[Anonymous]

Wow. So glad you shared this. It's a calling for some.

[Anonymous]

Well, this post is a bright spot in my otherwise dreary day. Thanks, OP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is not the tone I thought this post was going to have based on the title lol. (Agree, this is very sweet!)

I know! I kept waiting for the shoe to drop. That teacher went above and beyond.

The shoe will drop when the principal finds out and the teacher gets in trouble.

[Anonymous]

Lovely. Really sweet story. Thank you.