I was shocked my class could keep this a secret! One of the parents--a kindergarten teacher--met with my students while they ate lunch. She painted their hands and had them make their square and write their name. No one mentioned anything about it! :D I could have stopped in to chat with someone! :lol:

To explain the middle: I write a full 1-2 page letter for parents every Friday called "The Weekly Word." The last line is always "Thank you for these kids!." So--look what the mom put on the quilt.... :-D

This was not all they gave me! There was also a gift card to Tractor Supply for $50 and many other gifts from individuals. They spoiled me terribly.

(I know why I forgot--Buddy had just arrived and had his accident a few days after school was out. I never remembered to share this until now.)

Awwww, that is so cute!!! Those kids must love you!
Congratulations on the goodies! :D

Wow, that was really sweet! Of the kids AND the mom/teacher!!!

That is the best gift!!!!

That such a special gift!! 8-) One year students in my Service Projects class surprised me with a quilt. They wrote messages on it, and as I started to read them, I couldn't stop crying. To this day I have yet to be able to read them all without breaking out in tears! :cry: They were so happy that they had pulled one over on me. They kept saying, "You always know what we're doing, but this time we got you!!!" :lol: I absolutely cherish that quilt!!!

That is truly beautiful!

What a sweet quilt and what a loving think to do. I know you'll treasure that always.

Wow! What a great surprise! That is what you get for being so special! LOL Enjoy it!

That is so special. What a great idea. I know you are proud.

What a nice thing for them to do.