Values Count!

In a time when parents are worried about eroding values, I thought I would share a thank you that we received from a visitor to The Wilson School. It is gratifying to know that all our emphasis on emotional intelligence, community responsibility and values really does work!
A note of thanks for your students' honesty

2/2/09

Dear Mrs. Borlo:

My name is Jeannie Phillips and I am a parent of an 8th grader at The Peck School. Last week, our volleyball team visited The Wilson School to play volleyball. Your school graciously gave my family permission to bring our seeing-eye puppy to the game. It helped with his training and he enjoyed meeting several of your students.

When leaving the game, I apparently dropped $20 while fumbling for car keys, greeting my child after the game and organizing the puppy. Your students (I am not sure exactly who) recovered the money and gave it to another Peck parent, who assured its return to me. I wanted you to know of the honesty and character shown by your students.

Please share my gratitude with your students and take a moment to celebrate the great character of The Wilson School student body.

- Jeannie Phillips