A Shining School

Mr. Patton is our custodian who is a hard worker. He takes a lot of pride in our school. - I take pride in my floors and bathrooms. It's very important for kids to come to a clean school. -

he cares about the buildinghe cares about the teachers and he cares about the students. - they're kinda like his kids. He brings a smile to their face every single day. - when I see them smiling, it makes my day. I just like it. (upbeat piano music) -

mr. Patton thinks that today we are just doing a profile on the school. We wanted to do something really special to show him how much love we have in our hearts for him. He has no idea that it's all about him. -

we're gonna have a big party for mr. Patton. - I've known him since kindergarten. - he is our janitor, he is our friendhe is just the best man ever. (kids shushing) - mr. Patton? - yes, ma'am. -

we need you in the gym. We have a major spill. Can you come quickly please? - I'll get a mop and bucket, I'll be right there. - thank you. - oh, gosh. (laughs) (applause and cheers) - mr. Patton, we celebrate you and we love you so much.

You mean everything to us. - thanks. - on behalf of the kleenex brand and lockeland design centerand our (child coughing) communitywe thank you for all that you've done for us. And we're presenting with this today. For you. (applause and cheers) -

not only does he clean stuffbut he always brightens our day with funny jokes. We love and appreciate you, mr. Patton. (cheers and applause) - this is a day I'm gonna remember. I came in, I saw the kidsit was a total surprise, shock.

I rarely will drop a tear but today I drop a tear. (laughs) - he was really, really surprised. - I think he cried. - it feels good. I can have a good weekendgo home knowing that my job really does matter. To show you what love is, this was love.