To the Editor:
Thank you, John Merrow, for your wonderful essay “A message to students on the first day of school.” My husband and I and all four of our children are teachers, and we know how important those first few weeks of school are. I want to thank The MV Times for publishing your essay in last week’s paper. I hope all the wonderful teachers on the Vineyard and all our terrific students in K through 12th grade have a chance to read your essay and follow your great advice. That way everyone will get off to a good start this school year!
Betsy Dripps
West Tisbury
