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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I work in a Title I school.  If I get a gift I know that the child and his/her family has really made an effort and possibly a sacrifice.  If a child is going to give a gift it usually is first thing in the morning.  I then use specials/electives or lunch to write a thank you note and give it to the child by the end of the day.  The child usually is quite surprised that I am handing them an envelope and gets worried.  I always explain that the card is a Thank You Note to thank them for the gift and that the card is not anything bad.  I ask them to give the card to their parent or guardian.  [/quote]

I love the thoughtfulness and compassion of your approach. Your students are lucky to have you.[/quote]

Thank you.  I wish I could say that it was natural that first holiday but it took me a couple note experiences to figure out that the kids had a different interpretation than my expectations - they thought the note was bad news and they were in 'trouble'.  It was only when I gave a note to one student at the end of the day as she walked down the hall to get in the bus line that I learned what the kids thought.  Two minutes later this tough take-no-prisoners girl came running down the hallway calling my name, smiling and waving the opened note in her hand.  She gave me a huge hug, giggling and laughing about how worried she had been and how relieved she was.  So now I'm always sure to explain.  It is interesting the questions the kids ask about the Thank You note process.  Life remains a big learning curve for me.[/quote]

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