Alex came out of school today sans his backpack but with his trusty book in his hand. He told me “I don’t have my backpack, Mrs. Xyz needs to talk to you.” Ugh. Mrs. Xyz is his teacher. I held Alexander’s hand and asked if he was in trouble (which is usually what the teacher wants to talk to you about, right?) He responded “No, I think it is good, I’m happy about it.” Whew.
When I got to his teacher she said “Alexander was voted as our class’ student council rep and we need parent permission, I just wanted to give you a heads-up before I send the form home.” I was ecstatic and asked her what it entailed and she said attend an after school meeting one time a month. I asked Alex if he wanted to do it and he said yes.
His teacher went on to say that she asked for volunteers and Alex and two other children stood up. Out of the 18 votes, Alex received 10, five went to another child and three to the other. So not only did he get voted in, he received an overwhelming majority of votes. This warmed my heart – absolutely warmed it!!
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Oh, this is wonderful!! Congrats to Alex AND his proud mommy!
Wow! That is very impressive. Way to go Alex!
I have to say your amazing Alex, and I’m sure the older folks agree. Mom remember talking to to teacher is not always a bad thing.