Meeting Mrs. Smith
pamelamyers | September 14, 2017
Today was picture day at school and I decided since Sam’s class was getting taken at what would be my lunchtime, that I would sign up to be one of the volunteers. Sam’s class was being taken right after lunch and recess and my first thought was one of dread over what state her hair and clothes would be in. I am so glad that I went to school. Every kid in her class came in with the reddest of faces and hair dripping with sweat. These are going to be some lovely photos….But the biggest reason I am glad I went is that while Sam was waiting in line for her turn, her nose started bleeding! Poor Sam. I was talking to her teacher, and I heard Sam yell my name. I quickly ran and got tissues but then it did take a while for the bleeding to stop. Thankfully, I was there to help her, and she didn’t get blood all over her clothes. Also, since it took so long for her turn (she was the last kid), her face wasn’t red from the heat anymore.
Here she is, ready to go, pre-bloody nose and after. The photographer let me preview her picture and I think it’s adorable. I can’t wait to get the photos.
Even though I did get to talk to Sam’s teacher, we officially met her that night at back to school night, and got to see her classroom. After all the anxiety about school opening, I am happy to report that her teacher, Mrs. Smith, seems absolutely great! She has been a teacher for a long time, and she’s pretty old school, so I don’t think we’re going to be getting email updates and whatnot, but she seems fantastic and Sam adores her! I mean, really loves her. And that’s what it’s about, right? If Sam didn’t like her, that would be a bigger issue to overcome. My neurotic need for email communication, updates, photos, etc. is my problem, not Sam’s. I think I have gotten spoiled by some of her other teachers. But, as I say, the bigger picture is what is important.
Here’s a quick pic of her classroom. Sam is thrilled that she has her own desk now and no more group tables! She has already made fast friends with the girls in her group, Giselle and Alaina. Sam loves school, loves her teacher, and I have every confidence that this year will be great!
