"Do the Right Thing"

One of my kids got nominated for a "Do The Right Thing" award by the police department. Check out the story from the email I got:"On 8/31, Scotty rescued a 3 y.o that was wandering the alley behind his home. After the police were called because the parents could not be located, a 6 mo. old child was found in an abandoned apartment. The parents of the children were located in the late evening and charged with child abandonment. Scotty took it upon himself to keep the children safe and provided the 3 y.o. with a teddy bear and the infant with a fresh bottle of formula and clean clothes. Scotty did not leave the children's sides until the police said it was okay to do so. Scotty is being raised by a handicapped grandmother and his grandfather (guardian) passed away unexpectedly the last week of September. Scotty could really use the recognition to lift his spirits."

Fantastic, huh!? They had a beautiful ceremony for him and a few other kids this morning - I was so proud! Scott has really struggled with school in the past, but is blossoming in class. He pays attention and adds a great deal of insight and humor - I can't wait to see how he continues to improve this year! PLUS, all the other students in my class have taken to calling him "hero", which he accepts with a sheepish grin :)