Dr. Seuss Graduation Gift: Note to the teachers

Ok, i'll admit it...
Hi, my name is Stephanie and i'm addicted to Pinterest.

Last summer i just happened to be on pinterest ( yes, again) and i saw a pin of THE BEST graduation gift... have each of your children's teachers sign a copy "Oh , the places you'll go", and present it to them at graduation.  I got on Amazon and ordered the book that day.

Since my daughter is currently wrapping up her Kindergarten year, i had to make sure that i got the book to her teacher ( i missed preschool! oops!) ASAP.

Steps to the best graduation present:

Step 1: buy this book. :)


Step 2: add in a poem/note to her teachers.
 

Step 3:  Have their teacher(s) sign it. 

Step 4: repeat until Senior year

Step 5: wrap and present to the new graduate!

For the note card:
Last night,  I was looking up and down the web for a nice note/poem to place in the book with instructions for the teachers on what to do as well as why we wanted to do this... and i came up empty handed. Soooo... i made one up and thought i would share it! 

I found a "Dr. Seuss-ish" image on the internet, copied the wording onto the graphic, and printed it on a 4x6" card.  I then attached the card on the first page of the book with acid free adhesive, so the teacher of each year/semester/class would have the same note. I plan on emailing each of her teachers ahead of time, notifying them "the book is coming" too-- but thought this would be a nice read for the teachers, as well as for Kaitlyn when get finally gets the book in 12 years! ;)

Here is the note i created, feel free to use it and modify as you see fit (i.e. son/daughter, he/she ;) )

Dear Teacher,

    As parents, we appreciate the countless hours you have poured into our daughter, (child's name). The knowledge, guidance, and leadership you have demonstrated will always remain in her heart. You have played such an important role in her life and have helped her grow in so many ways, and for that, we cannot thank you enough.

    As a favor to us, we would like to ask you to please take a moment to write a small note to ___(child's name)___ anywhere inside this book. In honor of you, we will present this book to her as a surprise at her high school graduation.  We cannot think of a better way to celebrate this achievement than with the words of those who directly impacted her education.

    Please notify us when you are finished so arrangements can be made to pick up the signed book.

     Our sincerest gratitude,

   ___________(mom/dad names)_____

   Parents of ___(child)___, Class of _____

**Just make sure you put your child's full name on there somewhere in case there is more than one "Jimmy" or "Susie" in their class ;)

I'm sure i'll blink and my daughter's graduation day will be here before i know it-- but for now?? i am going to enjoy this adventure known as life and i'm excited to see the places she'll go....

For those who liked the graphic, i attached it below. It was found during a google search. Please note this is NOT for sale nor shall it be used as part of a sold item in any way.