Dear TBBS Administrators,

Happy holiday season! We, the undersigned parents of Ms. Samayoa’s Pre-K cub classroom, have come together to provide Ms. Samayoa and Ms. Richardson with a gift of gratitude for how they have welcomed our cubs into the TBBS community. It was with deep sadness that, as we gathered in celebration, we learned of Ms. Richardson’s pending abrupt removal from the classroom.

With city-wide budget cuts, we are aware that TBBS is doing everything to fill gaps and respond to needs arising. That said, we have organized this petition in support of Ms. Richardson because we, as impacted parents, would like more notice and communication about such a move.

We have entrusted Brooklyn Brownstone with the care of our 3 and 4-year-old children during this pivotal period of transition and childhood development. Ms. Richardson’s unfailing joy and consistent presence has been a crucial part of our cubs development of a love for learning. We would like to maintain the sense of stability that has been created by Ms. Samayoa and Ms. Richardson’s partnership.

Additionally, Ms. Richardson has health care and caregiving concerns that deserve more consideration over winter break. Please consider scheduling time to connect with Ms. Richardson and evaluate alternative measures to fill the staffing gap at the Lafayette campus.

If a parent representative is desired, we will be happy to present one.

With gratitude,

Proud Parents of Ms. Samayoa’s Pre-K Classroom