Here’s another “note from home” gathered from a very deserving and dedicated colleague. If you have some of your own, please consider sharing them, here or in your school!

I wanted to extend my immeasurable appreciation to you. I have no doubt that, in part, your gifts of an outstanding college recommendation and continued support allowed me to fulfill a dream. Thanks to your preparation in the classroom and continued encouragement, I have been accepted to the Class of 2010 at Princeton University! For more than four years, I have had hopes of attending one of our country’s fine institutions during the Fall Term of 2006. In the past year, I have absolutely fallen in love with everything about Princeton University, and, now, I can say I have reached my goal. Because of your superlative actions as a role model and amazing help, I must say that I would be remiss to ask for a better educator than yourself. I share my accomplishment with you and hope that you take your due credit. Without you, I would not have received such an outstanding Christmas present!

Thank you once again. Happy Holidays!