Today was sponsored for Matt Hillman by his 5th grade students at Huff Elementary School! They shared this wonderful message about their gift:
“Years ago, Matt volunteered his time at the sanctuary and fell in love with the chimpanzees. Mr. Hillman’s 5th grade students would like to make a donation in honor of Mr. Hillman for the wonderful job he did teaching this school year!”
This is such a wonderful thing to do! To all of Mr. Hillman’s students, thank you for giving such a compassionate, thoughtful and inspirational gift. It gives us joy and hope to see such gratitude for your teacher and care for the chimpanzees.
Matt, thanks so much for sharing your love of the chimps with your students! All of us at CSNW hope you have a fantastic day!
Jamie is quite studious herself. She really loves books!
Thanks Pat. That’s great to know. I go to Value Village once in a while and it never occurred to me. Probably because I don’t have children.
Thank you, Kim, and good questions! Foxie hates stuffed chimps/primates the chimps have been given and they typically meet an immediate and terrible end in her hands. She has received a couple male dolls, but doesn’t seem to show too much interest so far. It will be interesting to see what she chooses next. 🙂
Awesome idea! What a touching tribute from the students. Clearly Mr. Hillman taught the students well.