Fan Mail

I made the boys write a few letters over the summer. Both boys wrote to favorite Disney characters, Matthew wrote to NASA, and Nolan wrote to Dav Pilkey (the author of the Captain Underpants books).

A few weeks later, the boys received replies. They loved getting responses to their fan mail! Disney sent both boys post cards from their favorite characters.

Scholastic sent a newsletter from Dav Pilkey, and Nolan enjoyed reading it. 

NASA, however, blew Matthew's mind with all of the amazing things they sent. My hat is off to the communications/public relations people at NASA, because they made my little boy's day. He received a big envelope in the mail, and was excited to open it.

The envelope contained a letter from NASA, a coloring book, posters of the space shuttle and a rocket car, decals from recent space missions, and more. My little boy was over the moon (literally)!

The letter reads: 

"Dear Matthew,

On behalf of NASA, thank you for writing us a letter. NASA wants you to know that your thoughts and ideas to further space exploration are important, and we hope that you will continue to learn all you can about NASA's space programs, missions, and accomplishments. Just think - in a few years you could be one of the pioneers that may help lead the world's activities for better understanding of our earth and for exploring space. 

Below are web sites that contain resourceful information about NASA's space programs and activities.

[Websites are listed]

Again, thank you for your letter. Your interest in NASA is appreciated. NASA wishes you every success in earning good school grades and encourages you to keep reaching for the stars! 

Sincerely,

Public Communications Program"

Thank you, NASA. You rock.