Fan mail

Dear Heelya's students,

I'm sorry it's taken me so long to return your letters. They've sat in a pile on my kitchen table for days now.

I've read them and re-read them so many times while eating my morning cereal that I've memorized many of your sentiments.

Per your request, I'm posting your last correspondences on my Lance. Per your teacher's request, I wont use your names.

(FYI: I'm pen-pals with my sister's students in Buffalo. They're elementary school kids and I love getting letters from them. They like to ask me about the pug, the weather, Joe and random things like: Do you drool? Do you like people in your town? Do you like snakes? Or, do you eat Snickers bars? I like to nickname them and ask them how they spend their weekends. Sometimes I draw them maps of Florida and explain where poisonous snakes lurk. One time I drew them a map of my living room with an arrow identifying where Joe usually sits on the couch and where the pug sleeps next him. Sometimes Joe writes to them. Sometimes I send them newspaper stories I've written or pictures I've taken. I like to tell them stories about Ro and I, because Ro is the speech pathologist at their school and they're always blown away by the fact that we know each other. And I always, always tell them to keep writing. Their letters are awesome! They make my heart sing.)

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Dear Ms. Kurpiela,

Can you come and visit my classroom? I like Spiderman soo much!

Me and my brother went to Disney on Ice. My mom didn't go.

October the 12th is my birthday and then comes Halloween. My hair looks crazy today. My mom didn't finish it before school so I took it out and shook it. Happy Valentine's Day!

Are you glad about your mom? Do you like the people in your town? I like the people in my town.

I can't wait to hear back from you!

Love,

@#!!@&*$

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Hi Ms. Kurpiela!

I like your dog Cubbie. Yes, I am a clean person. Every day I wear a button up shirt tucked in. I have boots and dress pants. I get in the tub every day, sometimes in the morning. Sometimes at night.

I got new glasses! They are tinted blue. Do you have glasses?

What do you do for fun?

I like to play PlayStation 2. My dad has PlayStation 3. My sister has a Wii. My brother has a silver PlayStation 2 like me. It is so much fun playing it!

We're growing beans in the classroom, but mine didn't grow. Everyone else has beans that are growing besides me.

See ya later, alligator.

@#!!@&*$

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Dear Ms. Kurpiela,

I am a new student in Ms. Kurpiela's class.

Do you have any dogs? I have a dog. She is a Beagle and is 10 years old.

My sister likes monkeys.

How are you doing today? Do you work?

I love cars.

I am Native American.

I listen to drum CDs and my favorite artist is Johnny Cash. My favorite Johnny Cash song is "When You Get the Blues."

Who is your favorite artist?

I am 7 years old. How old are you?

What is the weather like in Florida during the winter?

Today in Buffalo it is seven degrees! It is freezing!

Nice to meet you.

Your friend,

@#!!@&*$

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Dear Ms. Kurpiela,

How are you? I am doing good.

I went to a Build A Bear workshop. I made a brown bear. I love him. His name is Chocolate. He has a red bow tie and a book. We got lots of snow yesterday. I like to stay inside when it snows so I don't get cold.

How is Joe and your dog?

You should come visit sometime at school.

Last week I went to Disney on Ice. I saw Mickey, the Ducky, Aladdin, the mermaid, Woody and Buzz and the Chipmunks.

I had pretzels, popcorn and a drink. It was yummy!

Love,

@#!!@&*$

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Dear Ms. Kurpiela,

I like to say hi to parents, not teachers, that say good morning.

I'm looking at a Monster Inc. Book. Could you send me a Hero coloring sheet?

Do you ever take kids to a playground?

I went to a zoo and the elephants weren't there. I wanted to see if they were falling in the water.

I saw a book about skating at my house and I hope we go soon.

Good day,

@#!!@&*$

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Dear Ms. Kurpiela,

I like to ride my bike too. I have a big blue and red bike. I ride it really fast, but stay out of the street.

I am in a new class. Write me back still.

Do you watch TV a lot?

My favorite show is SpongeBob. I hope to hear from you soon!

From,

@#!!@&*$

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Dear Ms. Kurpiela,

I am a new student. I like my new school and my teachers too.

My favorite subject is math. It's my favorite because I am really good at it.

I am good at drawing too!

When I am not in school I like to play in the park. It is sooo fun!

One of my favorite things to do is play Hide and Go Seek and run around.

My best friend is nice and I like her a lot.

I have seven sisters and brothers. They are really cool!

I like Keyshia Cole! I can sing some of her songs.

It is really nice to meet you. I can't wait to get a letter back.

Love,

@#!!@&*$

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Dear Ms. Kurpiela,

Your job is cool!

There is drool on the floor.

From,

@#!!@&*$

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Dear Ms. Kurpiela,

What did you have to eat yesterday?

Do you like snakes?

Are you sad?

Love,

@#!!@&*$

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Dear Ms. Kurpiela,

Do you have a pool?

I like school.

I do not like tools.

I do not like drool.

I am cool.

Bye,

@#!!@&*$

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