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No! Don't write to the parents...
By Risa

I've had many similar experiences with students who usually seem oblivious to what happens around them. Then, suddenly (seemingly out of nowhere) the 'passive/oblivious' student becomes the **hero who saves the day** and
reminds us that THESE are the golden moments we will always remember!!:s)

I always make sure NOT to write the note to the parents but... to the child! I use my most colorful pages of purchased stationery and I write a glowing letter to the child explaining exactly what I saw and how it made me feel so proud of him/her. Of course, I write it in 'kid-friendly' terms. If I need to

add more to the parents, I add a "P.S. Message to the parents." These kinds of notes always get shown to parents... and grandparents, too!

:rolleyes: Besides, if this is the type of student who struggles with reading, these words will definitely get a lot of attention from the student!! :rolleyes: What can I say? I'm a teacher to the core! I take advantage of EVERY teaching opportunity!

I agree with the others who've said you should accept your own 'pat on the back' for setting the example of being compassionate and, yes, even for being patient for so long!! YAY YOU!!