Our Golden Book Girl & Citizen of the Month

We were very fortunate to have Ms. Carlin as Marissa's 1st grade teacher (she goes WAY above and beyond for her students). Like her Wednesday night phone calls to all the parents in her class (yes, every week) updating them on their child's progress and to answer any questions they might have. She is also very academic and introduces the latest learning methods for students at every level. Marissa is in the "advanced reading group" and Mrs. Carlin has started her on 2nd grade homework booklets. It's so great to see a teacher encouraging their students to excel and move ahead instead of letting them get bored and keeping them all at the same pace. She also selected Marissa as the "Golden Book student" & "Citizen of the Month" from her class (as a reward for good behavior). She received this same award last year from Mrs. Rose (also an amazing teacher) who according to Mrs. Carlin still checks on Marissa and asks about her everytime she sees Mrs. Carlin. I knew she loved Marissa, but thought she'd forget about her after getting new students. It's very sweet that she keeps tabs on her progress. :) The highlight for Marissa getting this award was being on the school TV morning program. She was also excited that Dad got to see it this year and that we both were there to escort her to the office where she signed the "Golden Book" with a gold pen. Our reward to her was a day off school and a trip to Tokyo Disneyland with Mom & Dad (nice that it's so close). Now if I could just figure out how I can get her to stay on her "golden behavior" at home. :)