My favorite ninth-grade students!!!

Here is the reply I received today from Dr. Tommie Smith's wife, Delois:

"Hello Penelope,
Dr Smith and I will be happy to visit with you and your students in May. Dr. Smith is excited and is impressed with the letter from the students and wants to spend the time with them.
Delois"

Ms. Tazi and I are working on the accommodation and flight arrangements, and really hope we will be able to make your dream of meeting them come true.

See you in... What? Ten days only?!!

Terrific...