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Spring has sprung in the ITC at Guilford High School.

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Spring has sprung in the ITC at Guilford High School.

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Thank you to our dedicated BOE members.

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March is Connecticut Board of Education Member Appreciation Month. Thank you to the members of Guilford's BOE for your dedication to our students, families, faculty and staff. 

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March is Connecticut Board of Education Member Appreciation Month. Thank you to the members of Guilford's BOE for your dedication to our students, families, faculty and staff. 

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We feel so thankful to be able to trust our incredible teachers and administrators to lead the way through these difficult times. Dr. Freeman, our board of Ed members, our principals, amazing teachers, bus drivers, custodians and building maintenance, dining services… we see you all as our heroes! Thank you for everything you do for our kids and families!

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Thank you so so much for all the healthcare providers. These past couple months were so busy for the entire healthcare system, and everyone worked as a team many extra hours to care for many family love ones.
Thank you for all the educators, that have dedicated their time to make sure our children are kept safe in this time of distress for many. Thank for all the off hours you also work, to prepare for the next school day to give our children a great education.
Thank you for all the ones that kept our schools, hospitals, and other facilities clean. Working hard when no one sees.
Thank you to all the ones have been making sure our streets are safe to drive so we can all get to our destinations.
This list can go on, and on but we all know that we should be grateful for all the services we received from many people in other institutions. Because one will not perform great with out the other, we have all worked as a team. I am grateful to have you all!!!

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Thank you to the amazing team at Lakes! My son loves going to school every day! 

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Thank you to the amazing team at Lakes! My son loves going to school every day! 

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Also I just want all the students to know you are stronger than you know. We are proud of you for making it through the crazy pandemic. Make sure you take time to have healthy fun!

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Counseling Staff at GHS. Thank you so much for supporting our family this past year.

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Thank you to our anonymous and generous local artist for the fun surprise this weekend!

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As a teacher at Baldwin Middle School, I just want to express how grateful I am to work in such a caring, student focused environment. We all have put the kids first, and that, with a supportive administration and AMAZING co-workers, I know we will overcome the challenges we currently face!

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We embarked on a journey over 2 1/2 years ago to start a local business for our two young kids. The journey has taught many lessons about working hard work, about dedication, about putting more into something than what you expect to get out of it, perseverance, working with your hands, life skills, tools and equipment. But above all...it has taught all of us about Being Kind. About treating others the way you want to be treated. The Golden Rule. It has been a hallmark for how we raise our children and it carries over everyday in how we are teaching our children the importance of Being Kind in the real world. But we can't do it alone. It takes all of us. It takes a village to raise a child they say. Thank you to all of the MJS staff that embody and embrace this very thought and thank you for helping us to teach our children to Be Kind. - Conor

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Mr. Reinecke is a great math teacher. He explains the math in a good way.

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Thank you Ray for being a friendly bus driver who can tolerate our loud voices!

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Thank you to Mandy Ryan and everyone at Guilford Lakes! What a special community, all working so hard to inspire, teach and care for our children during such a trying time! We appreciate all of you every day and are thankful and grateful for your hard work!

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I am grateful for my students' decisions to try and do their best each and every day. They are the reason I love coming to work.

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Dear Mrs. Peppina, Thank you so much for teaching you are an amazing teacher and these are the wonderful results of your dedicated work.   💐

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Our kids love and appreciate Mr. John Wilson and all the custodial staff at Calvin Leete! Thank you for supporting their school days in so many important ways.

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Our kids love and appreciate Mr. John Wilson and all the custodial staff at Calvin Leete! Thank you for supporting their school days in so many important ways.

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Thank you school nurses! Deanna Franco, Maureen Spinnato, Debbie Helgeson and Pam Neleber. 

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Thank you school nurses! Deanna Franco, Maureen Spinnato, Debbie Helgeson and Pam Neleber. 

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Thank you for the snow day.

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Thank you to an AMAZING A.W. Cox staff!!!

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Thank you to an AMAZING A.W. Cox staff!!!

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Thank you to everyone at Cox- classroom teachers, special education teachers, service providers, secretary, school nurse, related arts teachers, paras, custodians, and lunch and recess aides! What a phenomenal and supportive team! Such a safe and nurturing place for everyone to learn and grow. ❤️

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So glad to have Lorri Hahn and Terri Fiondella beside me navigating the pandemic!  I appreciate their calm and pleasant support behind the scenes.

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So glad to have Lorri Hahn and Terri Fiondella beside me navigating the pandemic!  I appreciate their calm and pleasant support behind the scenes.

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We appreciate you for sharing this Gratitude and Kindness Wall! 💛

Teachers and Administrators
Your dedication to the students and families of Guilford amazes me everyday! 💛

To all the amazing educators!!!
I am grateful for all our teachers who do so much for all our children. 💛

I appreciate the people I work with at Lathrop house everyday! 💛

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Thank you to all the teachers working so hard to get through the latest surge. We appreciate you!

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Thank you to all the staff and teachers for everything they have done for our kids.  Bus drivers too!

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Thank you to all the staff and teachers for everything they have done for our kids.  Bus drivers too!

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Thank you Leete PTO, and ALL parents, for your support, dedication, and commitment to the staff and students at our amazing school.

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Thank you to Dr. Freeman for your amazing leadership!

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Thank you to Dr. Freeman for your amazing leadership!

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Thank you to all the Lakes kindergarten teachers and especially Ms. Courtright for providing our little ones with the best introduction of school. My daughter looks forward to school each and every day and it is because of all of your hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm to learning. Thank you!

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Mrs. Criscuolo, Mrs. Carregal, Mrs. Spinnato, and the principals...thank you for keeping AMS running smoothly. You're amazing!

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Lorri Hahn you are fabulous! Thank you for bringing this gratitude to everyone’s life and for your excellent communication always. 

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Lorri Hahn you are fabulous! Thank you for bringing this gratitude to everyone’s life and for your excellent communication always. 

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To all my fellow Dining Service Employees

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To all my fellow Dining Service Employees

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Thank you for being there over the last almost two years, day in, day out, continuing to feed all the GPS students! You truly inspire me and I consider myself so fortunate to work along side each of you!

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Huge thank you to everyone at Calvin Leete, you have all done and continue to do a tremendous job in this trying times. Thank you so much!

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Thank you for good lunches. I feel happy because they are always so cheerful and I love the food.

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Thank you so much to the entire AMS staff for helping us continue to learn and grow through these years.

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The GPS school nurses have been instrumental in keeping our students in school-a big shout out to each and every one of them!

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Adams Middle School admin is a wonderful team! Your caring dedication to our children is clear. Thank you!

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Adams Middle School admin is a wonderful team! Your caring dedication to our children is clear. Thank you!

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A W Cox! You are all amazing!!! Thank you for every minute you give to our children. The reassuring smiles at drop off help us parents get through the day. Thank you!

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A W Cox! You are all amazing!!! Thank you for every minute you give to our children. The reassuring smiles at drop off help us parents get through the day. Thank you!

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Thank you to the teachers and staff for helping our kids get through some very interesting times.

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Thank you to Ms. Joliene for teaching me about so many cool things! Ms. S thank you for speech, it’s so much fun for me!

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From sniffles and an ice pack to this crazy Covid… Your thorough health expertise, patience, caring and nurturing for our kids and families is felt and appreciated….
Thank YOU! 🥰

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It's because of "Mr. Mac"... Thank you for being the reason my child looks forward to school each week. This year hasn't been easy for the kids, but the joyful way you champion them shines through and your support means the world to them. We appreciate the energy you bring to your teaching every day!!!

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You are a truly amazing community and I am so glad my daughter is a part of it. She loves going to school everyday and I know she is safe. Ms. Han you are a gift to our district!!! Thanks to all staff including paras, custodians, lunch room staff, and recess aides for providing a positive experience to all the students daily!

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I would like to thank the music teachers in Baldwin (starting with Mrs. Fonicello, who just retired) through GHS (Mr. Gahm) who have inspired so many students to have a passion for music. GHS Music, Theater, and the Arts have had a drastic impact on my family since 1975.

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Thank you MELISSA JONES faculty and staff!!!

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Thank you MELISSA JONES faculty and staff!!!

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What an AMAZING community to “bee” a part of!!! Thank you to Ms Han for steering our ship and to all of the staff that show up every day for our children!!! You are the BEST!!!!

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It is very appreciative that my daughter is able to get breakfast and lunch for free because she loves your food and doesn’t want me to ever pack her lunch 😂 Your generosity is everything!

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We fall short of words to express our gratitude to the entire staff of MJS. Your dedication is very much appreciated! Every detail has been thought of to keep our children safe and continue in person classes. We are proud to be a part of the school. Special thank you to Mrs Suchy for her commitment and dedication to teaching!!

Langroudi

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Thank you to all of the faculty and staff at Adams for navigating this bizarre time in our lives! Special appreciation to the 7-1 team of educators and paraprofessionals and special Ed department. You are so appreciated!!

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Thanks Mr. Scranton for all that you do behind the scenes to make sure our Chromebooks and Tech stuff is working!  Your hard work does NOT go unnoticed! (neither does your AWESOME taste in music that's playing in the back of the library)

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Thank you to the entire staff at MJS! You all are truly amazing. A special Thank You to Mrs. Millie Gentile for all your help and support and for always being so kind when we talk. The kids are so lucky to have you to go to when they’re not feeling well and going through all this uncertainty!! ❤️

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I am endlessly grateful for the wonderful, dedicated, hardworking, gracious, smart, progressive staff I am privileged to work with every single day! It is a dream come true.

Janet

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Our family is truly grateful for all the amazing BMS teachers and staff members who work tirelessly to inspire and support the students during these challenging times. A special thank you to Mrs. Bohan and Mrs. Bailey-Rice for all that you do for our daughter.

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A big thank you to the staff who brave the elements every school day at arrival and dismissal time to help keep our Guilford Kids safe and organized.

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Thank you to everyone at Jones for always being so awesome! Our son loves going to school and it has everything to do with how welcoming you all are!

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Thank you for teaching and helping our kid to be more resilient and calmer and better in coping emotions. Thank you for your individualized approach, to seek understanding. Thank you for your empathy and transparency. Thank you for helping us to be better parents. We appreciate you!

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Thank you to the administration who have been working above and beyond navigating constant changes. I don't know how there are enough hours in the day. Just know your hard work is appreciated!!

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For always thinking of creative ways just to add some cheer to our lives.

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Thank you to everyone who is commenting here. It is inspiring to scroll through this list.

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Thank you to the Guilford Youth Mentoring Team - Lisa Ott, Lisa MacDougald, and Simona Nerney and to all of our mentors for the positive impact you have in the lives of our students!

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I am grateful for the role music and the arts have played in our schools; for our children and grandchildren. They create a common language which crosses cultures and helps heal us during struggles.

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Thank you to Bill the Trainer, Pam Neleber, and Sarah Kellogg for helping our athletes return to play!

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Thank you to Bill the Trainer, Pam Neleber, and Sarah Kellogg for helping our athletes return to play!

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Thank you to Julie Metjahic and Elisa Milano for bringing so much positive energy and fun to the GHS main office!  

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Thank you to Julie Metjahic and Elisa Milano for bringing so much positive energy and fun to the GHS main office!  

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Grateful for the stellar work of Baldwin School Teachers and Staff! Special shout out to Mrs. Cinde Sportelli for all the support to new students and parents!

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Grateful for the stellar work of Baldwin School Teachers and Staff! Special shout out to Mrs. Cinde Sportelli for all the support to new students and parents!

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To all the amazing educators!!! ❤️
I am grateful for all our teachers who do so much for all our children. ❤️
I appreciate the people I work with at Lathrop house everyday! ❤️

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This morning, getting out of the car, my son said (unprompted), "It is really all the teachers and people who work at Cox who hold it up and make it feel warm."

Thank you to everyone at A.W. Cox for creating a home away from home for our children.  ❤️

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Sending a big thank you to Beatrice in Mrs. Israel's Class for her act of kindness. Keep up the hard work and a very happy early birthday to you :-)

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THANKS TO MS. KELLOGG - NURSE AT GHS. I feel a calmness knowing you're there in case my kid needs you!! 

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THANKS TO MS. KELLOGG - NURSE AT GHS. I feel a calmness knowing you're there in case my kid needs you!! 

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Thank you to Mrs T. Beatty and her entire team!

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Thank you to Mrs T. Beatty and her entire team!

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Thank you cannot express our full gratitude for the tireless work of your team. Not just teaching our kids, but showing them compassion, kindness, and patience. For recognizing all of their special gifts and developing the incredible potential each one brings to our world. Forever grateful to all of you!!

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Thanks to Sarah Kellogg at the high school for surfing the Omicron wave with us.

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Thanks to Sarah Kellogg at the high school for surfing the Omicron wave with us.

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I know it’s not at all easy work that you do (especially now!). You are always so thoughtful and caring when I speak to you. Thank you so much for all that you do!!! ❤️

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You are kind to our kids and meet them where they are while making class fun. THANK YOU!!

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Thank you for helping our kids through ALL they are going through these days. It matters that you care about who they are at the core and not just their grades!

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Grateful for such a caring and supportive community and the GPS system! -JSP

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A big shout out to Lilian Parmelee at GHS who is amazing ! She is motivating students after she writes insightful reports why a student might be struggling. After meeting only 4 times, my child now has acquired coping skills for managing school assignments. What a gem that GHS has. We are a lucky town to have talented and dedicated staff like Lilian Parmelee! 

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A big shout out to Lilian Parmelee at GHS who is amazing ! She is motivating students after she writes insightful reports why a student might be struggling. After meeting only 4 times, my child now has acquired coping skills for managing school assignments. What a gem that GHS has. We are a lucky town to have talented and dedicated staff like Lilian Parmelee! 

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With gratitude
GHS Parent

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Thank you to all the amazing teachers on 6 East at BMS who make learning fun! We appreciate all the time and effort you put forth, especially during this very tough time. We are grateful for you!

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Thank you to all my colleagues at Adams and throughout the district. Your dedication to our students, tireless efforts, and caring help to get us all through these challenging times. 

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Thank you to all my colleagues at Adams and throughout the district. Your dedication to our students, tireless efforts, and caring help to get us all through these challenging times. 

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We couldn’t ask for a more kind, caring, or loving teacher!!! Thank you for persevering through these hard times - you’ve made a difference in your students lives…more than you could possibly know!!! Thank you for being YOU!!!

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My family and I are incredibly grateful my oldest child has the privilege to have such caring teachers in her life. She loves being at school with her friends and doing all the fun school activities. My little one cannot wait to join next year. We appreciate everyone at MJS ❤️ Thank you!!!!

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I want to appreciate the efforts you have made to encourage us and motivate us during these hard times. You’ve helped us stay positive and keep our sense of humor!

Sincerely grateful teacher

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I want to celebrate the parents who have been navigating these past two years with home and work and illness.  Trying to keep the balance is not easy.  I am a grandma and have been so impressed with you all.

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I want to celebrate the parents who have been navigating these past two years with home and work and illness.  Trying to keep the balance is not easy.  I am a grandma and have been so impressed with you all.

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Thank you to Mrs Signore and Mrs Stegina!

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Thank you to Mrs Signore and Mrs Stegina!

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The Lake K class has learned so much from you! You create a wonderful and nurturing and fun and welcoming environment, you taught kids not only knowledge, but more importantly love, compassion, empathy, responsibility and kindness. We are grateful for you!

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Thank you Mr Buno for all of your caring and compassion! It is consistently clear how much you care for my high school student’s well being and life path, and I hope you know how grateful I am!

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Thank you so much to the incredibly special, kind, loving, patient, and thoughtful Kindergarten teachers at Guilford Lakes. You all show up every day and do amazing things with our kiddos. We cannot thank you enough! GPS is amazing!

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Everyday, I get to work in an environment that feels more like a home than work. The pandemic is tough but being around so many supportive colleagues makes me feel safe and happy.

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Thank you to all of the amazing and wonderful staff at MJS. Our son couldn’t be happier going to school each day and we are so thankful for everyone at GPS!

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Thank you so much to all the wonderful teachers at Leete school who make it possible for our little ones to have a great time and great education there,  every day!!

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What a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment you create!

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Thank you so much to all of the teachers, nurses, admin, and other support staff who continue to support and inspire our kids.  We love you!:)

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Thank you so much to all of the teachers, nurses, admin, and other support staff who continue to support and inspire our kids.  We love you!:)

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Thank you to the educators and staff at Cox and Baldwin. Your tireless commitment to our children has not gone unnoticed, and we appreciate you every day.

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Thank you for all you do for the students and us parents. We are all grateful for your continued support and teaching our children.

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Beyond grateful to have our kids in such a loving and protective environment as AW Cox. Each adult in the building has gone above and beyond to ensure our students feel safe while still learning and growing each day.

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Thank you to the GFFE for supporting innovation and creativity in our schools. Our teachers and students thank you for all you do!

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Beyond grateful to work and live in such a wonderfully supportive community <3

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Thank you to the staff at Before and After School Care who show up ever day AM & PM with smiles and energy for our kids. We sincerely appreciate the welcoming, safe and engaging environment you provide for children.

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Thank you to all of the Administrative Assistants and Para Educators who have worked tirelessly to help keep things going during this pandemic.

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Thank you to ALL healthcare workers, who are also someone’s mommy, daddy, wife or a husband, daughter and son.

Seemingly never ending battle with Covid, but we feel safe and protected because you are there today to talk to.

Thank you for your dedication..!!

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The district wants to thank Lt. Mike Shove of the GFD. His help in securing and distributing N95 masks and at-home test kits was amazing.

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School Nurses, Principals,Teachers, aids, custodians  & office personal all who take great care of our Children in these strange times!

God Bless you all! Thank you!!

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Thank you to all of the Guilford High School teachers.  We - parents and students - are all dealing with so much due to COVID.  But, the teachers have really had such a challenging time.  We want to thank you for keeping our children safe while still providing a premiere education.  We all think of you often but don't alway get to say it.  So, thank you for all you do for our children!  We appreciate you so much!

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Thank you to all of the Guilford High School teachers.  We - parents and students - are all dealing with so much due to COVID.  But, the teachers have really had such a challenging time.  We want to thank you for keeping our children safe while still providing a premiere education.  We all think of you often but don't alway get to say it.  So, thank you for all you do for our children!  We appreciate you so much!

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Thanks for being that special someone to our daughter. You have always been special to our family.

Thanks for being so kind, caring and fun!!

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A special shout out to our daughters awesome teachers at Guilford High School especially Ms. Gmyrek and Mrs. Rizzo! The emotional and academic support has been appreciated more than you’ll ever know. Thanks a million!!!

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A special shout out to our daughters awesome teachers at Guilford High School especially Ms. Gmyrek and Mrs. Rizzo! The emotional and academic support has been appreciated more than you’ll ever know. Thanks a million!!!

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So grateful for colleagues who have become family over the past years. Without those friendships, that love, and those connections I would be lost!