As summer comes to a close, I am excitedly preparing for the new school year. While addressing letters to my incoming kindergarten students, I took a moment to reflect on the children who should be joining us in class. I imagined the families eagerly anticipating their letters from new teachers, only to face the disappointment of milestones that remain out of reach this year.
With that in mind, I want to extend a warm welcome to these children who are unable to attend. Though they may not be physically present, they will always hold a special place in my heart and my classroom. Here is a heartfelt letter to them.