August 8, 2011

Dear Parents,

I wanted you to know that I realize this is somewhat of a bittersweet day. You must be

very proud that your child has accomplished all milestones leading to this one-their very

first day of kindergarten! It is amazing, though, that this child taking their first tentative

steps out into the world was once that little baby you held not too long ago.

I want you to feel reassured, though, that I understand all of these feelings as a mother,

myself. I will take good care of your little one and, together, we will watch them grow and

learn many wonderful things this year! You will be even more proud of them by the LAST

day of kindergarten.

I know you are thinking of us today and I wanted you to know that you will be in our

thoughts, as well.

Have a good day; you’ve done a good job!

Thank you,

Mrs. Hicks

The First Day

I gave you a little wink and a smile

As you entered my room today.

For I know how hard it is to leave

And know your child must stay.

You’ve been with them for five years now

And have been a loving guide,

But now, alas, the time has come

To leave them at my side.

Just know that as you drive away

And tears down your cheeks may flow

I’ll love them as I would my own

And help them learn and grow.

For as a parent, I too, know

How quickly the years do pass

And that one day it was also my turn

To take my child to class

So please put your mind at ease

And cry those tears no more

For I will love them and take them in

When you leave them at my door.

Jamie Solley