Morning Char!
It’s Friday! Last day of the school week. I hope it was a good, and that you’re having fun. :)
I was a little disappointed to receive an e-mail from Mrs. Hammack yesterday, regarding STEM class. After we went to speak to her, and you’d said that you wanted to switch into her class, from TA, she went to a lot of trouble to pull strings, and make sure it could work out for you. After she’d already done the legwork, she found out from your counselor that you’d “changed your mind”. So, I want to be clear on two things, here. First, I’m disappointed that you’re choosing an empty elective that only awards pass/fail credit, over something where you’d learn a lot, and would lead to more advanced, more interesting courses. I also need you to understand that I know what it’s like to be 13. So, while it’s not the choice I’d have made for you, I understand why you made it, and while mildly disappointed, am not upset with your choice. What I am mildly frustrated with, though, is that you didn’t speak up while we were there, and admit that you weren’t interested at the time, instead of letting a teacher go to a bunch of extra trouble, to find out afterward, that it was for nothing. I want you to remember that you have a say, you have a voice, and your feelings are important. You should be confident making the choices that make you happy (which you ultimately did), and not be afraid to say “hey, this isn’t waht i feel is best for me”. So, all of that said, I understand, and I’m not going to force the class or the issue, but, next time, let’s speak up about how you’re feeling, okay? She did want me to make sure you know that we can still make the same switch at the trimester, if you change your mind again. In the meantime, I’ll explain the situation to her, so that she understands why you didn’t want to make the switch afterall. :)
annnnnnyway. Do you have any awesome plans for Saturday? I was hoping that since Mallory lives near Mom’s place, maybe the two of you might set something up to be able to hang out? Her house is less than 10 minutes from Mom’s, and I’m sure there’s probably something fun you could set up somewhere in between? Or, maybe you could just have a sleepover, or something?
I looked around a little more for a cool show we could watch, with Criminal Minds not coming back for awhile, and found two. We can check them out when you get home, and see what you think. one’s called Evil, and looks really cool, and the other is the newest season of American Horror Story, which is set like an 80s horror movie. I’m sure we can agree on one of them. ;)
I hope you have an awesome Friday, and I’ll have a new message waiting for you tomorrow, when you wake up. I miss you so, so very much.
Love,
-Dad
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