Page 18 of Troublemaker: The Big Picture Edition
Fuck you, Brent.
CHAPTER 7
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the new school year!
I am so happy to have your child as a student in my second-grade class, and I look forward to spending the next ten months learning with them. Butyouknow your child best! As a parent, your perception of your child is a valuable resource. The more I know and understand about my students, the more effective I can be as a teacher.
I would love it if you would participate in this “parent homework assignment!” Sometime this week, please write me a letter, introducing me to your child. You might want to include a biography, strengths, weaknesses, special abilities, past school experiences. You might also like to tell me about your expectations for this school year. Include any information that you’d like me to keep in mind while teaching your child.
Thank you in advance for your time and attention to this matter! I’m excited to read your letters and will respond to any concerns and issues at Back to School Night next week. All letters will be treasured and kept confidential.
Due date: This Friday!
Respectfully,
Miss Stiles
P.S. This “assignment” can be sent back with your child as a letter or emailed to me at [email protected]
FROM: [email protected]
SUBJECT:Ryder Tully-Vega
Dear Miss Stiles,
Ryder is hilarious and brilliant and creative and perfect.
He’s the light of my life and a healthy influence on his mother.
He has been since the day he was born.
It is my hope that school won’t ruin everything that is special about him.
Thanks for your attention to this matter,
Alex Vega
TO: Alex Vega
FROM: Emilia Stiles
SUBJECT: Ryder Tully-Vega
Dear Mr. Vega,
Thanks so much for your prompt response to my letter. I agree that Ryder is a very special boy, and it warms my heart to see that you are so supportive of him. I’ll certainly try my best not to ruin anything that is special about him or any of my students.
I would really appreciate it if you could elaborate a bit, though.
Please feel free to share any concerns about him with me, as regards his education.
Sometimes parents like to share anecdotes about their children. Whatever might come to mind. Hobbies, favorite after school activities. Any significant life changes that you would like me to know about?
I can see from his past report cards and records that he is an excellent scholar.
