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At Roseville Middle School, near Detroit, they've put a new twist on a big idea started last year by coach and reading teacher, Stacey Earle.

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It's perfect. The teachers and staff at one school honoring their students in profoundly moving ways.

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You light up our classroom with your kindness.

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Back then, we showed you what happened when teachers wrote letters of thanks to students. If we finish, we get free. Now, the students are taking a turn. These sixth operators going back to their elementary school to thank their former teachers.

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I haven't seen you in so long. When I need an extra help, you were the teacher that helped me.Thank you.You're welcome.

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Here you go.Thank.

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You.thank you, honey.

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How are you? You taught me so much stuff about middle school, and you were right. It gets hard sometimes. Hi, honey.

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Olivia Collins had teacher Janice Litz for kindergarten.

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Without you, I wouldn't be where I am now. Me and my siblings are all very appreciative of you. Oh, honey. Janice Litz. Thank you.

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Thank you soYou're welcome.

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I can't believe you remember me. This was for you. Thank you.

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That is so sweet. I cry.

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Thank you, honey.

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I was happy to be your student, and I'm still to this day grateful for having a teacher like You are the reason I wake up with a smile on my face. Sincerely, I sure care.

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Oh, honey, that is so sweet. Thank you. Can I give you a hug?

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Oh, thank you. You just made my whole day.

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More than 50 heartfelt handwritten letters in all. I'm not letting her go. Each card leading to hug. Can I hug you? Thank you. I appreciate that. After hug, a meaningful lesson on the power of gratitude.

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Oh, here he comes.

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Second grade teacher, Jenn Sacala, has been an educator for more than 30 years.

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I felt safe in your class. It was the only class I felt safe in.

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Thank you, DJ. Thank you, buddy. You're welcome. You made me cry when you played your instrument because you were so talented. When I saw that concert, it touched you. Amazing. Thank you. This is a hard, difficult job. You put a lot of time, effort, emotions into it. And when somebody appreciates it, it feels good. Quit making me cry.

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It's these precious moments that Stacey Earle hopes students and staff here will remember forever.

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Probably the bigger message that I would like everybody to understand or know that you can change a person's life with a small use of words. It's very simple. Thank you so much..

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