Editor’s Note: We received this delightful letter to the editor earlier this week. Our clerk made contact with the school and the teacher in Virginia and determined it is legitimate. We encourage DMG readers to help this young person out.

Dear People of the Great State of Michigan,

Hello! I am a third-grade student in Northern Virginia. Our class is learning about the United States, and I will be teaching our school about the state of Michigan. In late May, I will create a display for our State Fair that I hope will make you proud.

Although I have gathered facts about your state from books and websites, I want to learn about Michigan from the people who actually live there! I am hoping that you would be willing to share information or items to help me learn more about Michigan. You might consider sending items such as postcards, pictures, souvenirs, or other unique items that show your state’s pride. Here are a few questions:

• Why do you live in your state? What brought your family there?

• What does your state look like?

• What do people do for fun?

• What types of food do you eat? What traditional food/recipes does your state have?

• What animals live there?

• Do you have a state athletic team?

I will need to gather all of my information by the first week of May. You can mail items to the address below. If you can participate, I will send my note of thanks to your editor after our State Fair. I really appreciate your help!

Sincerely,

Marcy

Miss Cambell’s Class

The Langley School

1411 Balls Hill Rd

McLean, VA 22101