Hopatcong Sends 'Flat' Version Of Herself To Students

HOPATCONG, NJ - One elementary school teacher found a creative way to be with her students during the extended distance learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. She mailed herself to them.

Michelle Tumminelli was missing her third graders so much, but knew she couldn't be with them, so she sent Flat Mrs. Tumminellis to all of her students. Flat Mrs. Tumminelli is a good friend to the world famous traveler Flat Stanley. Flat Stanley is a book series that recounts the adventures of Stanley Lambchop after being squashed flat while sleeping by a falling bulletin board.

Tumminelli said she was so excited to see all of her adventures with her class. So far, she has gotten to play lots of Monopoly, she has gone fishing, helped write letters to penpals, done some gardening, baking, helped with online schoolwork, and played outside a lot. She can't wait to see more of her students' adventures with Flat Mrs. Tumminelli.

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