In honor of Valentine’s Day, American Profile invited third-graders in several elementary schools around the country to write notes explaining what they love most about somebody special to them. Our thanks to the students and teachers of Crestview Elementary, Waco, Texas; Maple Avenue Elementary, Claremont, N.H.; Milton Elementary, Milton, Penn.; Moose Lake Elementary, Moose Lake, Minn.; Strawberry Park Elementary, Steamboat Springs, Colo.; Waycona Elementary, Waycross, Ga.; and Wittenburg Elementary, Taylorsville, N.C.
The notes were extremely well written, leaving us little to do but correct some spellings. Here are some of our favorites. Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you.
The editors
Dear Mom,
I love you more every day and especially when you signed me up for cheerleading. When you did I was so happy. Sometimes you make me mad, but then you make me feel better.
Love,
Your daughter Alicia
Milton, Pa.
Dear Mom,
Thank you for being there when I was sick. Nobody has a perfect mom, just me. I know nobody has the care that you have. Thank you for coming to lunch with me. I love you!
Love,
Victoria
Waco, Texas
Dear Valeniza,
You are my first best friend! And you will always be my best friend. I am writing you to let you know how much you mean to me. And I will always be your best friend! And I pronounce you and me best friends!
Love,
Cynthia
Waco, Texas
I love you Kendra
I love how you throw a football. I love making forts with you. Remember, the Vikings rule! You’re an everlasting Vikings fan.
Drew
Moose Lake, Minn.
Dear Grandma,
I love you when you read me books and tuck me in at night. When you are not around, I keep you in my heart.
Love,
Shelby
Waycross, Ga.
Dear Mom,
Happy Valentine’s Day Mom, I love you so much it makes me want to cry. I thank you for all you have done for me. You were there when I was sick and you helped me feel better. In closing this letter I’d like to say, I love you.
Love,
Josh
Taylorsville, N.C.
Dear Grammy,
I love you because you love me. Also, because you let me stay at your house after school till my dad gets home. If I spill drink on the floor, you do not yell at me. Except the one night when I brought frogs home. Then you were not very happy. But I still love you anyway.
Love,
Nicole
Milton, Pa.
Dear Mrs. Moretz,
Happy Valentine’s Day. I’m glad you are my teacher. My favorite subject is science, math, and reading. Math comes first. Reading is last.
Your Student,
Chris
Taylorsville, N.C.
I love you Dad,
I like when you take me fishing. I like when you give me hugs and kisses. I do love your cooking. I like when you buy me food.
Brett
Moose Lake, Minn.
I love you Grandma,
I love how you give me notes in my lunch. I love when you make home made dumplings. I like how we go to the fair every year. I love making crafts with you. I love you just the way you are!
Sophia
Moose Lake, Minn.
Dear Zachery,
I’m going to give you a Valentine’s Day card because you are my “Best Buddy.” Happy Valentine’s Day Buddy!
Your Best Bud,
Andrew
Waco, Texas
I love you Grandpa,
I love you Granpa. You are the best. You are loveable. You have a right to be a grandpa. I can name a 100 reasons why you should be a grandpa to everyone.
Lacey
Moose Lake, Minn.
Dear Gram,
Thank you for teaching me how to bake cookies. I would like you to teach me how to bake other things. Here is a poem just for you:
Roses are red, Violets are blue, You are the nicest person I ever knew.
Love,
Tori
Claremont, N.H.
Dear Dad,
You mean a lot to me because you teach me how to work, exercise, how to defend my self, how to run, how to play football, how to play baseball, and that’s why you mean a lot to me!
Love,
Michael
Waycross, Ga.
Dear Dad,
I love you because you are nice to me and help me and help me understand math. You help me with my homework. You always give me confidence to do things I never thought I could do.
Love, your son,
Justin
Claremont, N.H.
Dear Mama,
My love for you is massive. You are gifted, thankful, and jolly. I will love you, because you are my thankful Mama. You are as sweet as honey, pretty as a blossom in the spring. You pay money for food, clothes, toys, hairbows, candy, and field trips. It is like you to live in a wonderland filled with joy. You take me trick-or-treating. You taught me to tie my shoes. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Love,
Kaylee
Waycross, Ga.
Dear Grandma,
I am writing a tribute to you to let you know how special you are. The day after I was born, you brought me Mrs. Beaslie. It use to be my mom’s favorite doll until one day Uncle Mike and Uncle Bryon started to play tug-o-war with it. Both arms were ripped off. The day before I was born, you went and got Mrs. Beaslie repaired for me. I also think you are trustworthy … because when you say you will do something, you will do it.
Sincerely,
Kylee
Steamboat Springs, Colo.
