Writing to the President..is this a sticky situation?

Last election my 5th graders wrote letters to the first family after Pres.Obama was elected. They were very excited and received an autographed response. The letters were light hearted..stating congrats..and asking how it felt to live in the White House.


I told my 4th graders that this year we would do the same and they were very excited..1 of my new students who has been displaced because of Sandy, asked if she could write the President, and ask what he is going to do to help her family and community...my heart broke..do I allow this????? I just don't want to turn something light hearted..into something political... I have addressed with my students that even if your famliy did not vote for Pres. Obama, we still should be respectful and offer our congratulations...

Any thoughts???tia

Message edited 11/10/2012 4:45:45 PM.

Writing to the President..is this a sticky situation?

I think it is a great idea! I feel they could write something personal if it is done correctly.
Silly question, you just use the white house address? Does it have to be directed to someone in particular ?

Re: Writing to the President..is this a sticky situation?

We want our students to be able to self-advocate right? I think teaching a kid how to involve themselves in the democratic process in a meaningful way is great! I would encourage it.

Re: Writing to the President..is this a sticky situation?