Maya (2015). “9th Anniversary! Thanks Ms. Julie!!” School Newspaper.

About a month ago, your teacher sent home an announcement that writers were needed for the final school newspaper. We talked about whether you wanted to write something and you decided on interviewing our neighbor Julie who works in the front office of the school. You drafted interview questions and we chatted about them… then we headed across the street, audio recorder (phone) in hand, questions clipped to a clipboard.

After asking her permission to record, you asked Julie what it was like to work in the front office, what she wanted people to know about her life outside of school and other interesting things like that.

I think you have a future in journalism if you want it Baby Girl!!
Mama

Here are pictures and story that were published.

9th Anniversary! Thanks Ms. Julie!

I decided to ask Julie, our neighbor, a few questions, because she works in the front office, and she and the rest of the main office staff provide a lot of the work for all of us at FRES. (Her puppy participated in the interview by sitting next to her. We could hear the panting in the audio recording when we listened later.)

Q: Is it fun working at the main office?
A: Yes, we have a lot of fun, because we all really like each other, and we love FRES!

Q: What is your favorite part of working at FRES?
A: The kids. We have some GREAT KIDS at FRES!

Q: What do you want to change about FRES?
A: I wish the cafetorium was closer to the main office ? (She laughs.)

Q: What do you want people to know about you outside of school?
A: I want them to know about my dog, because she is my best. Friend. Ever. This is my best friend, Nealea. She is a multipom, and she is two years old.

(Authors note: My dog, Jojo, is Nealea’s boyfriend. They play together many times a day!!)

Q: Do you and the people in the office get appreciated a lot?
A: Yes, we do. Mr. Principal, and Ms. Vice Principal are always telling us what a great job we’re doing. And some of the teachers do as well. I have a very nice note at my desk from one of the teachers. She didn’t sign the note, but I know who wrote it. Can you guess? (Ms. C! My teacher!!)

Q: What can we do to make your job more fun?
A: I wish more kids came to visit in the office. I also wish I could get out more often too.

Q: How long have you worked here?
A: Tuesday (the day after Memorial Day) is my 1-year anniversary at FRES!! I worked in Brighton ever since Veronica (her daughter) was in 4th grade… let’s see… six, seven, eight, nine. This is my ninth year working in Brighton.

I hope you enjoyed hearing a bit of my conversation with my neighbor, Julie. Now go share the stories with your friends. Let’s all bombard the main office with our cheerful “Hello’s! and smiles, as Ms. Julie asked us to.
Thank you Ms. Julie (my neighbor) and all your friends in the main office for all you do for FRES!