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I feel sorry for so many of the kids that won't get to be taught by you, but I am excited for all of the bees that will be working with you!
Enjoy and Congrats!

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I'll miss you so much. Congratulations and Bravo on an amazing career! Time to go all in on the Apiary!!

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I'll miss you so much. Congratulations and Bravo on an amazing career! Time to go all in on the Apiary!!

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xoxo Mary D

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I am so sad you are leaving us but i know how wonderful it is going to be for you! Enjoy every moment & come visit! (or better yet, let's go out!) xo
Erin Garvey

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I can’t believe I won’t get to see you walking around hanging jeans up around Howitt! You are an amazing teacher. Your students were very lucky to have you as their teacher! I wish you a happy and healthy retirement! I can’t wait to hear all about your next chapter! You will be missed!
Love,
Jessica Aliendro

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I wish nothing but the best for you on your well deserved retirement.  You are the bees knees (sorry I couldn't help myself) and Howitt will not bee the same without you. (see what I did there) Next year's sixth graders do not know what they are missing.  Hope to see you at Jacqui's
-Kristie Sushko

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You are one of the most creative people I know. It has been such a pleasure to work with you. I've had so many conversations with our students about the projects they've done in your class. You've given countless children opportunities to grow in so many ways by sharing your own passions and interests. I'm so thankful for your friendship and I'm thrilled for you and all of the great times you'll have in your retirement. Love, Liz

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You were one of the first teachers I met when we started 6th grade at Howitt. I am so glad that we have continued to get to know each other and that we are going to retire together. Thanks for sharing your classroom and your insight with me. I'm looking forward to many more beach days together.
Love,
Tatiana

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Congratulations on your retirement. This school will definitely feel your absence. All your hard work and dedication to the students was always clear! I will sure  miss talking garden talk with you and please save me some honey for next year.😉
Love,
Cristina Marzillier

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I’ll miss you my dear friend, enjoy your retirement!

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I remember meeting you back in the day when I used your room to teach IFL. You have been always so kind and gracious to me as well as to the ELLs (when you used to teach them). Howitt will not be the same without you here. You will be missed very much by many!!
May the best be yet to come in your retirement years!
Love,
Dina Bellomo

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We will miss you!! I wish you all the best as you begin your new chapter. I will always remember our Woodward days! Enjoy every moment of retirement! 

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We will miss you!! I wish you all the best as you begin your new chapter. I will always remember our Woodward days! Enjoy every moment of retirement! 

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Love, Erica

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I am going to miss so many things about you..where do I begin?
1. I will miss your beautiful 6th grade posters in the hall! Your artful hand...
2. Honey Bee Honey...Can we still get some? Lol
3. Your positive spirit and good will for all!
4. Your swimming skills!#Goals:)
5. You set the bar for a balanced life of balancing it all. You have always been so kind, creative and giving.  I always appreciated your kind ways, amazing stories and good will. May your next chapter continue to be full of creative and energetic love for life! I love everything about you and will miss seeing you in the halls and what you are up to! Continue to set those goals in your next chapter. You will be missed by many. So very happy for you and your family.
Patty Caracappa

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How can I even begin to write a "note" to tell you how much I will miss you! Our journey together was meant to be from the start- and our partnership and friendship have been woven together into this thing we call our careers - and I am thankful that I got to do this all with you! It's hard to imagine anyone else who has stayed as true to her beliefs, standards, and expectations as you have...and that will be sorely missed.
I wish you good health, peace of mind and spirit, and wonderful adventures on the new paths you will travel! From student teaching to retirement...it's been a helluva ride!
love you!

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Wishing you the very best as you begin your retirement.  Enjoy your next chapter.  You deserve it!  You will be missed at Howitt!
Love,
Liz Robinson

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Have a wonderful retirement. It has been a pleasure having you as a colleague and we wish you all the best!
Diane & Steve Messina

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To my friend and "beach buddy"....how I enjoy working with you and comiserating together. LOL
I wish you a happy, healthy, and relaxing retirement. See you at the beach AND in September for my annual "hoarding of the honey."
Love,
Mary xx

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I will miss working with you.  I always enjoyed the times I did get to work with you sooooooo far away in 6th grade land.  Always on Student Council stuff but I still enjoyed it.  Kids are losing one of the best.  Be ready, Erin is in Kindergarten so you have a few years before your tutoring will begin.   We wish you all the best in retirement. Does this mean more honey next year?
Love
Mary & Brian

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Wishing you all the best in your retirement.  You will be missed at Howitt!  Enjoy all the fun to come in this next chapter.
Love,
Lauren Castellane

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I am so grateful for those early years we got to spend together on Student Council. You are a wonderful teacher and an even better friend. I will miss seeing you in the halls and hearing updates on the kids. Maybe now that you will have more time, we will actually see each other in town! Wishing you joy and new adventures. Love, Sarah DiRe

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Well, it was a long time coming, but the day is finally here! Now you can relax and enjoy all the things you love!  Wishing you sweet honey, calm waters and great adventures!
Congratulations!
Anna McCarthy

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Congratulations, Mary Ellen on your retirement!!  I know it will be everything you hoped for! Wishing you good health and happiness as you begin this next chapter! Sue Abruzzi

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Congratulations, Mary Ellen on your retirement!!  I know it will be everything you hoped for! Wishing you good health and happiness as you begin this next chapter! Sue Abruzzi

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Congratulations on your retirement, Mary Ellen! It was so nice meeting you this year at Howitt. I wish you all the best!!!

Amanda Whorlow😊

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Congratulations on your retirement! I wish you nothing but the very best as you begin this new adventure! 

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Congratulations on your retirement! I wish you nothing but the very best as you begin this new adventure! 

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Love,
Kathi

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Wishing you all the best that retirement has to offer!!  It has been a pleasure working with you!!
Love, Annmarie Boyon

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You've reached the finish line! Now, you have all the time in the world to do the things you love. I'll miss our in school celebrations, but know we'll continue to enjoy our circle outside of school. So happy for you.
Love, Maureen

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I thoroughly enjoyed being your across the hall neighbor both last year and many years ago when I taught with Lisa Penny.  I always knew that I could pop in to chat as well as vent. You were someone who understood the frustrations and was always willing to listen.  I missed you as a neighbor this year and will certainly miss you in the years to come.  Enjoy every minute, you earned it!

Love,
Kristina

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Hi Mary Ellen!  Congratulations on your retirement.  Wishing you lots of good health and happiness on your next journey,  It was a pleasure working with you.

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Hi Mary Ellen!  Congratulations on your retirement.  Wishing you lots of good health and happiness on your next journey,  It was a pleasure working with you.

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With Love, Peggy Maccarrone

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Congratulations MaryEllen. I will forever remember your steadfast dedication, your creative math posters and your funky shoes.  No one could carry off a fashion statement like you!  I look forward to lots of sunny adventures with you in our retirement. 

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Congratulations MaryEllen. I will forever remember your steadfast dedication, your creative math posters and your funky shoes.  No one could carry off a fashion statement like you!  I look forward to lots of sunny adventures with you in our retirement. 

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Love,
Liz

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I can’t imagine walking into the office and not seeing your face.  Our hallways will never be the same without your amazing, creative posters and signs.  Your dedication and passion for teaching math has shown through in every students who has ever entered your classroom.  Thank you for always being supportive, caring and a trustworthy member of the math department. I am lucky and honored to call you my friend and cannot wait to hear all about the wonderful adventures you will be enjoying in our retirement.
Love,
Meghann

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If I had to guess one parent who forced you into choosing retirement... I bet I could guess. But seriously... You are an awesome person and will totally be missed. I couldn't be happier for you and I hope this brings you happiness and time to do all the things you love! This is gonna BEE hard without you, and your absence is really gonna STING, but i wish you all the best!
Love,
Barbara (the Ginexi one)

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Hi Maryellen,
Congratulations on your retirement! Enjoy your time with the bees and gardening. Not only will I miss your pickles and honey, I will miss your excellent book recommendations, as well!

Best Wishes!
Julie

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Wishing you much happiness and health to an amazing teacher!! Over the years not only have I learned what a beautiful person you are inside and out, but how many of my students would speak so highly of you and how much they love you!!  Your infectious smile and beautiful spirit will truly be missed. You have done so much for Howitt and your students! May God Bless you always and in this new well deserved chapter of your life!!

Love
Michelle xoxo

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It's truly been a pleasure. You are a strong and  amazing woman with soooo many talents. I will miss your beautiful wall murals, your sweet honey, and your amazing book recommendations. Your work ethic, spirit, and integrity have set the bar for all of us. I wish you a wonderful retirement filled with family, friends, and new learning experiences. I know you will continue to make the world a better place! Enjoy.
Love & Peace,
Terri

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It's been wonderful working with you.  I echo everything my colleagues have said - your work ethic and integrity, your spirit, the sustenance you offered from your garden, your love of nature,  your incredible teaching skills, your artwork that graced our hallways, your laugh - but I don't think anyone else has mentioned your wardrobe.  You have a sense of style that I only dream of - you know how to put an outfit together!! - LOL ~ it's true.  I remember asking you to take me shopping when I started teaching.  I will miss our hallway chats and hope our paths will cross again.  Wishing you all the best ~
Carol

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Dear Mary Ellen,
It was nice to have worked with you at Howitt! I hope that your well-deserved retirement is filled with many years of good health and happiness!

Best wishes!
Michelle Blasi:)

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I will miss seeing you at the end of the day.  We would look at each other and we knew what we were thinking without saying a word.
And then we would laugh!!!
Enjoy every day!!
Congratulations and good health to you and your family.
Lets meet up in our retirement!!

Love,
Barbara B xoxo

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Your integrity and dedication to what is good practice and dedication to kids are inspiration. Can I have the Beckham cutout? Love you!

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I wish you the best of love, health, and happiness in your retirement! It has been a pleasure working with you!
Love,
Christine Krivicic

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Wishing you a long happy healthy retirement!
Love,
Jean Donaldson

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So let me just begin by saying I wish I had the discipline to swim laps 3 X a week as you do, I am still totally in awe of that! Now you will have even more time to swim to tone that already awesome bod of yours even more!  And, perhaps, when things open up, you'll have even more time for Aruba! Will you still "bee" bringing us that awesome honey?  If not I will miss it along with you! In any case, I wish you many happy, healthy, fun & joy-filled well-deserved years of retirement!
Love, Arlene <# :)
PS I chose Aruba sun & bee yellow to honor a couple of your passions!

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I wish you a long, happy, and healthy retirement, MaryEllen!  Enjoy this next chapter.  I will miss seeing you in the halls of Howitt!

Love,
Sue Reilly

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You are a great math teacher and always had high expectations. Your commitment to the environment is what is really special. No bees, no food! I am still blown away by your athletic feats. Stay well and keep fighting for what's right! Mike August

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Mary Ellen, you will be missed at Howitt.  You gave so much of yourself, but now it is time for you to enjoy life to the fullest.  I am so jealous, lol.
I wish you all the best in retirement!
Hope we can still get honey!!
Love,
Elena

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Congratulations.  You deserve it.  I know you'll have a great time and live life to the fullest in a different and exciting way.  I will miss see you...and David Beckham.  Love your smile!  Be healthy and enjoy this new adventure. 

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Congratulations.  You deserve it.  I know you'll have a great time and live life to the fullest in a different and exciting way.  I will miss see you...and David Beckham.  Love your smile!  Be healthy and enjoy this new adventure. 

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I'll miss you AND your honey! lol--I wish you the best for this next chapter in your life.
Love,
Danielle Tucker xo

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MaryEllen, you are a wonderful soul.  I have so enjoyed our chats in the mornings.  You are a very inspiring person!  I will miss the honey and wonderful jellies you make from scratch with love!  I wish you all the best on your latest adventure.
Love,
Jen Bleicher

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Wishing you all the best, MaryEllen!  Enjoy the next chapter, and know that you will be missed.
Love,
Jane Walsh

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Congratulations on your retirement!  I will miss your honey! You are an amzing teacher- your students always come so prepared for 7th grade.
Love,
Karen Krause

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It has been a blast playing with you these 18 years.  The memories I have are ones that make me a better person.  I will miss stealing items from you and all the walks and talks we would have to make ourselves able to reenter the building.  This is not a good bye for I feel that we will remain friends forever.  Remember that life is wonderful.
With love and respect,
Lynnie
Good Night John Boy

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When I say that I will miss you, I don’t think you will even come close to understanding how much! Your friendship is something that I will always treasure. I know that I’ll be seeing you considering we live 5 minutes from each other but the thought of walking the halls or running a Student Council event without you breaks my heart. You are the most caring, considerate, genuine person I have ever met! I love you my friend!
Lots of love,
Jacqui Merlo

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Wishing you health and happiness in all the days ahead.  Make honey, grow your garden and do all the things you love best.
Best wishes,
Anna

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So very happy for you. We started out fighting the good fight at WWP when we got that crazy class deemed a collab class after we presented to the IST or whatever they called it. Fighting the good fight takes a lot out of someone. You did it because you care. You stood your ground with respect to a number of issues because you care. All while swimming, Bee Keeping, taking care of your family  and mentoring younger teachers.
Love and Blessings!
Christy