What I would really like to tell you. . .

Dear Katie, Your dad and I want you to know that we really hate second grade. This year has been filled with so many challanges. You are progressing so well in so many areas, but it has also been a year of difficulties. Just one month ago, you received your first principal office visit. I will admit that I felt like laughing at part of the reason for your visit. YOU ATE PENCIL LEAD!!! The girl in front of you dared you to eat it, and well, you did. You also would not stay in your seat, you were up and down, and you would not listen. Now those things were not so funny - but pencil lead. Oh my! We had to wait an entire hour for the principal to come to her office. It was the pits! Well, today, your teacher came out to the car and told me that you cheated on a math speed drill. You were sent to the office where you received yet another spanking. I have to say, I was very much dismayed. When I asked you why you looked at the other childs paper, you said that it was so that you could re...