Dear Parents and Guardians,
As some of you may know I was treated for breast cancer in 2010. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with a different type of breast cancer last week. My doctor believes that the cancer is localized and that surgery will take care of the problem. As of today, I am waiting for a surgery date. It may be at the end of next week or the following week. Mrs. Parker has hired Minnette Langley to substitute in my class while I am recovering. If all goes well I should be back at work 4-6 weeks after the surgery takes place.
Mrs. Langley has been a substitute teacher in the primary grades and has come to me with very good recommendations. I will be working with her in the coming days so that her transition will be smooth. I am excited that she has agreed to substitute for me and feel that the class will be in good hands while I recover. It is never a good time to receive such a diagnosis, but it is particularly difficult at the beginning of the school year. I am getting to know your children and absolutely love them and love being in third grade again.
I will introduce your children to Mrs. Langley tomorrow and will explain to them why I will be gone for several weeks. In fact some of the students may already know her. I plan on being at the Parent Orientation along with Mrs. Langley and the rest of the third grade team on Thursday, September 13, unless I get scheduled for surgery before.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by phone or email. I will return your messages as soon as possible. I also plan on staying in contact with the class as my strength improves. It is going to be a great year. Mrs. Langley has the support of all the third grade teachers and I know the class will not skip a beat.
Mrs. Johnson,
Please know you will be in our prayers. I know your class will miss you!
The Feldhauser’s
Mrs. Johnson,
I just finished reading your email and I am so sorry that you are going through this. My husband and I know that Ryan will do fine with Mrs. Langley while you are out. Just know that he will miss you. The most important thing is your health and doing what it takes for you to be well. If there is anything at all we can do please let me know. We would love to bring a meal to your home once you are out of the hospital and feel up to it. But if thats not ok just let us know. We are very excited that Ryan has you for his teacher this year. You are and will continue to be on our prayers. Also, we decided to wait and let you tell Ryan tomorrow with the other kids and will here to help answer any questions he may have.
I’m at a loss for words. My continued prayers are with you and your family. I was really excited that Madison got you as a teacher because I have heard great things about you. I pray the students will transition well to the new teach and you will have a speedy and cancer free recovery!!