Shhhh...It's a secret.

04/07/10 07:58 PM
We got a notice from Cady's school yesterday that she's going to be Citizen of the Month on Friday. She's being recognized from her art teacher, for the art work she's produced through the school year.
The note that was sent home with her was stapled together, with the words inside;
"Shhhhh....It's a secret" followed by the details of the announcement.

I have to admit that I almost caved in and told her today, when we were in the car. I let her know that it will be a school assembly on Friday and that I'm planning on going to it. Then she said, "At school assembly, they recognize children that are good. I have not been recognized all year. I try to do good, but I have not completed my journal yet" Poor little thing! She was so disappointed. She has never said anything to us about not being recognized in the past. It's amazing how much filtered information they keep in.

The truth is, all the children who try to do their work, end up being recognized some time in the year. I kept the truth to myself and told her that she would probably be recognized at some point. When I asked her what she thinks she should be recognized for the most, she said "art" . And when we went to open house, her art teacher raved about her art work continually, but to be honest, I thought she was just being that way to make us feel good. I know she's good at art, and excells in interpretation. But, I wasn't so sure anyone else would know. Aparently, they do.

Friday is the big day for Citizen of the Month. I'll be sure to bring the camera. Shhhhhhhhh....

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