Thomasville Primary School

September 30, 2002

Dear Mr. Hines

Thank you for supporting our students' effort as ''Ambassadors of Good Character''. We are very pleased to have our character education emphasis endorsed by your company. Your in-kind gift of billboard in the Thomasville area will be an exciting way for our students to see their project being advertised in their community. Local businesses have received the ''character word of the month'' sign identical to the billboard sign. These are posted in front windows, at counters, in break rooms, etc. As the children and adults begin to see these signs and billboards we hope they will begin to want for themselves a ''community of better character''.

Children came in this morning bragging about the billboard on Salem Street. It did not take long for them to spot the board. One student said, ''Wow, our word of the month is really big! We're telling everybody about good character, aren't we?'' Our pre-kindergarten through second graders now know for certain that their efforts to make their town a better place to live are really happening.

We appreciate you willingness to help our students understand that they can make a difference in the world. It is an important lesson for every citizen to learn; and we hope through our project that adults will take pride in their ability to influence their world, too!

With warmest regards.

Sincerely,

Vicki S. Miller
Assistant Principal