i need your advice!

[Alex]

*shrieks like a 3rd grader at the first line*

BIG mistake to use "Ellen" when addressing her. Judging by your post, she's not your friend. She's your teacher. It's very rude to use first names with someone in a formal letter, which that most definetly is. ALWAYS use "Mrs." or "Miss"!

At my school, we call all the teachers by their first names, or nicknames So many people are surprised by that. It's really funny though, because we have a new maths teacher, from England, and over there they used to call him 'Sir'. He told us to call him Mike, but it's hard getting a response sometimes 'cause he's not used to it. Example:

Lewanna: Mike?
Mike: *doesn't look up*
Lewanna: Mike!
Mike: *still doesn't look up*
Lewanna: Miiiiiikkkkeeeeeeeee!
Mike: *writing something*
Me: Try "Sir" and see if he answers...
Lewanna: Sir!
Mike: *looks up* Yes?
Me and Lewanna: *cracking up laughing*

[skizzy the wonder lizard]

UPDATE:

i talked to my teacher, and she said switching presentatin dates was fine! a bit anticlimatic, really, but i don't mind!

i had every one of you on my mind when i spoke to her. it seriously helped boost my courage. thanks so much for your help.