The Gratitudes
For Catholic-School Parent Appreciation
Patricia McMillan

Blessed are they who go to meetings,
For they meet with high approval from teachers and administration.

Blessed are they who serve on committees
For they shall be known as leaders in commitment.

Blessed are they who chaperon on field trips,
For they carry out an essential role in our education journey.

Blessed are hey who work lunch and recess duty,
For they actively participate in every child's favorite subject.

Blessed are they who read with their children,
For they shall receive words of praise from their teachers.

Blessed are they who are Room Helpers,
For they always will find room in the hearts of hassled homeroom teachers.

Blessed are they who are fund raisers,
For their efforts go towards raising up our academic excellence.

Blessed are they who share their time and talent in our school,
For they are surely treasured by faculty and administration.

Blessed are they who do every other thing under the sun to enhance the parent-student-teacher partnership,
For they shall be called shining examples of living in the light of Christ.