Excerpts from student letters

I haven't mentioned my new job here, but since September I have been working as an Americorps member going into to schools and into the community to present anti-violence programs. I mostly go to elementary schools to talk to the kids about bullying, gossiping and rumors, conflict resolution, anger management, etc. It's been a really great experience. The kids in one third grade class wrote me letters this week because it was my last time going to the class and I thought I would share some of what the kids wrote:

"Thank you for helping us with bullying, gossiping and my feelings. My favorite was gossiping because there was a lot of it at the time."
"You are a good person. Like when you play bingo with us instead of screaming you told us to sit down."
"I like your clothes, shoes and hair"
"You treat us very nicely. I will miss you when it's over. I wish you could come seven more times."
"Thank you for so being so nice. I like you hair and clothes. You are the best best best teacher. I wish you would always come."
"I like the game telephone. We always messed up but I sill like it"
"You are very pretty and talented"
"You treat us like we are your children"
"I love your hair and the games you play with us. You are kind and respect us."

And this is the best one:
"Thank you for helping us not bullying. I enjoy playing the bingo game. You have beautiful eyes. Your voice is very lovely. I like when you are talking."
My first love letter!