Beloved retired fourth-grade teacher from Good Hope Country Day School, Mrs. Daisy Pelovitz, delighted her former students with a heartfelt surprise. She mailed them a cherished assignment from their fourth-grade days—a letter they had written to their future selves as high school seniors!
As the now-seniors read their letters, they were amused and reflective, reminiscing about their younger selves and what was important to them back then. Each letter was accompanied by a photo of the student and a mention of a personal artifact that held significance at the time.
Kirra Mason asked her future self if she was still taking care of her brother Mason—and was delighted to answer, "Yes, I do!" Salma wrote that her best friends in fourth grade were Kirra and Morgan Garner, and she giggled at how this remains true today. Fourth-grade Nathan shared in his letter that he thought math class was boring—a memory that brought a few chuckles to the group. Candace asked her future self if she was "still awesome," to which she confidently responded, "YES!" Nico laughed at his fourth-grade self’s question: “Do you still live on St. Croix?” and joyfully answered, "Obviously, I do!"
This touching moment reminded everyone of the growth and the bonds that have remained strong over the years. It was a beautiful walk down memory lane and a perfect way to reflect on how far they’ve come.
Thank you Mrs. Pelovitz!
We are so incredibly grateful to Mrs. Daisy Pelovitz for this beautiful gift of reflection. Your thoughtful gesture brought back fond memories, laughter, and an opportunity for your former students to reconnect with their younger selves. You have always had a special way of making learning meaningful, and this experience is yet another testament to the lasting impact you’ve had on all of us.
Thank you for continuing to be a cherished part of our Good Hope Country Day School community—your legacy lives on through each of us.