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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 receive money for the school store. The more answers you had correct the more money you would receive and the more "presents" you could buy. Just let me get this out first - cheating is bad. OK. Now that I have that out. I really think that you were a step a head of your teacher in this. She was trying to keep kids motivated to continue and to work hard. Afterall, it is getting near the end of the school year, spring is coming, and well, we are all a little sick of school. I don't think that she saw this as a possibility. So you have received your punishment from us - you had to stay in your room, write you math facts, and had to admit that you were wrong, along with a good ol' fussing.

Deep down -- I'm just as sick of the second grade as you are! I just pray that you have learned your lesson and there will be no more cheating or lead eating for the rest of your life.

Now, lets get down to having fun. . . .

Love,

Mom and Dad

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