An Open Letter

Dear Kindergartners,

I know you're excited for the holidays. I get it. I remember being 5. Going to see Santa at the mall, writing him a letter, making him cookies, secretly shopping and making presents, going out at night to look at the pretty lights, listening to Christmas music, decorating the tree. It's all exciting. Heck, it's even exciting for me 20+years later.

But come on, I need some quiet. I need a break. I have you for 32 more hours this week. There is still a lot to do. I've got requirements that I need to meet. I still have to teach with all the excitement.

So, lets make a deal. You behave for the next 4 days. You listen when I'm talking, quit yelling across the room, and quit singing the same dang line from the same dang song 50 times and I will promise you we'll have fun! We'll watch some Christmas movies, make some Christmas crafts, have some Christmas treats, open some Christmas presents even! But you gotta give me a little bit of peace. I don't think I've got enough Aleve or Diet Coke to make it through the week if we don't have a little peace and quiet.

Thanks for your consideration on this matter.
Sincerely your teacher,
Mrs. Dittmer