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This is absolutely incredible. Thank you all so much ❤️

Praying for all of our families right now.

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Parents sharing they are ready to go....

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Parents sharing they are ready to go....

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Thanks so much for your attention to my e-mail!!  Sounds like we are on the right track!!  Also it is really good that you had so much class instruction thru computer applications already!!

Looking forward to next week..  I think this will go fine..   let's just get it going!!

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Thank you for all you are doing. I am always amazed by our incredible school district. 

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Thank you for all you are doing. I am always amazed by our incredible school district. 

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Hi! I wanted to share with you... Mrs. Bell and the rest of the teachers in room 310 did a drive by today! They honked and waved as they drove by. It made Foley’s day... forever thankful for our Woodridge teachers... making light in such a dark time.

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Hi! I wanted to share with you... Mrs. Bell and the rest of the teachers in room 310 did a drive by today! They honked and waved as they drove by. It made Foley’s day... forever thankful for our Woodridge teachers... making light in such a dark time.

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We (very much) look forward to re-starting school at our house this Thursday.  Thank you for your prompt responses in getting our son and other children in AHISD taken care of and also setting up meals for kids that are living in unstable/uncertain household during this global pandemic.

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Wow!  I am listening to your instruction and had to share that you are doing an amazing job!!  I am so impressed at how all 3 of you have gotten in there and learned all of this new technology and are handling the students.  I wanted to let Gerrie and you know that you are doing a phenomenal job especially!  So eager to help the students and so patient, even with the question regarding eating breakfast during instruction:)

I feel so blessed to be a part of AHISD, and especially Woodridge!  Thanks so much for all you do for the kiddos!

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Thank you so much for this beautiful and detailed update. The work  everyone’s doing is so inspiring. We’re looking forward to the next few weeks working together as a community. 😊

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Thank you, Mrs Spellmann and everyone at Woodridge who are working hard to ensure our kiddos are still getting the best education that they possibly can during this strange and scary time.  I am so happy to say that we are part of the Woodridge and Alamo Heights community.

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I cannot thank you enough for this email. I read it Sunday night as I laid in bed unable to sleep thinking about all the concerns and second guessing decisions made. Reading your email was an immediate reduction in anxiety. We appreciate your leadership through all of this. Thank you and have a great day!

Thank you for ALL you guys are doing. We are very grateful!

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Misc. Comments from Multiple Grade Levels

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Misc. Comments from Multiple Grade Levels

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Y’all are absolutely AMAZING!! Thank y’all for ALL that y'all DO!!

Thank you to and your staff for doing an amazing job during this transition. I understand from a unique perspective as I work in the superintendent’s office for SAISD.

Miss everyone so much!!!!

I wanted to tell you that you guys did an amazing job this morning!  Thank you for everything!

Thank you SO much for your help.  You and your entire staff have been amazing!!!

Thank you for your hard work, for keeping in contact with us and everything all of you do! You are all greatly appreciated.

You’re doing a FABULOUS job with communication!  😊

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We are definitely praying w/ you and your team in this season, as well as the students and families of your Team as well.  It is indeed an incredible shift and I would have to say the Educational system as a whole has been UH-MAZING at trying to shift this quickly, mid-stream.

So know you've been prayed for today and we continue to do so.

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Hello all! Thank you each for all you are doing for the kids during this craziness!

Take care of yourself!

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Happy Sunday!

I’m sure you’re receiving all kinds of comments right now, but I wanted to send a shout out for Suzannah Sitterle. I have been so impressed as I’ve overheard her conversations with her class as well as her small groups. She has been so engaged, and you can tell that her passion is for these children to learn. I’m so grateful to have her this year! Even though we are meeting online she is doing her best to keep everyone engaged in Each other’s lives. She’s also available any time for parents questions/suggestions.

I know this is trying for all of us, but I really appreciate all the you and the rest of the staff are doing to make our kids have the best possible outcomes. Thank you, and I hope you have had a chance to get some rest this weekend!

Sincerely,

Jennie Brooks

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Wow! I just have to share that I am so thankful to work with Felicia and Valyn and of course Perla! They are doing everything they can to keep Leon working at home. It seriously makes me feel so great knowing that he is reading and working on math with them. They communicate and let me know any problems and we celebrate the times he logs in works with them!!!! I just wanted to shout them out because they are working with so many teachers and trying to keep their schedule organized so they can work with ALL of the kids they serve. Through trial and error we are figuring it out! Also Perla has really stepped up and is working with more kiddos 1-1 daily to help the parents out!! I just had to let yall know!! 😊

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I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the gift of having two children in Ms. Sitterle’s 2nd grade class this year.

I have already known Ms. Sitterle was an exceptional teacher well before this pandemic thrusted us into this continuous learning curve.

When you walk into her classroom you can feel the inclusive environment and celebration of learning. The children understand what’s expected of them and respond with respect and enthusiasm. I’ve never really witnessed a classroom environment quite like it. She credits the “great group of students”, when I know students match the teacher’s energy and expectations.

My observation of her teaching is that she administers and ministers— maintaining a structured classroom with realistic expectations/discipline while also fostering creativity, flexibility and love. Not only does she have a plethora of strategies and techniques in her abundant training and expertise, she reaches beyond boundaries and boxes to the individual. She is truly dedicated to differentiated instruction and knows my children’s needs, strengths and areas for growth. This is invaluable to me as a mother.

Over these last weeks I have felt even more affirmation of her commitment to my children, their education and personal development. With news of the closures she immediately reached out with reassurance and has been impressively proactive in helping us set-up and maintain a new learning environment. Her lesson plans are easy for my children to navigate, her explanations and instruction—though surely time consuming to create—have been so beneficial. She has organized small group meet-ups based on needs and made herself available for any questions. All of her efforts have successfully kept my children engaged and genuinely learning even in our distance. My heart swells with pride and joy to know my children have such a capable professional offering her wisdom and demonstrating sincere commitment in such an unprecedented time.

Thanks be to her, and each of you in the Woodridge family, who contribute to such an exceptional learning environment...even beyond the school doors. Please know, it’s working!

My love and gratitude,

Sara Lake

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Wanted to share a Yay!

Did some planning with Lori Aguero this afternoon to help our special needs students. Lori is fabulous with all her ideas, suggestions and assistance. Couldn’t do all the work without her!

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Hi Mrs. Spellmann!

I just want to take a minute to tell you how grateful we are for you and all of the teachers and staff at Woodridge.

I am blown away by the dedication and compassion the teachers, counselors and interventionists have shown during this very difficult time.

Not only have they extremely responsive, but their dedication to the kids is amazing. They have been nothing but positive, understanding and supportive.

This morning we had trouble getting onto the breakfast meeting with the counselors. I texted Mrs. Thompson  She called me back instantaneously and helped Mila get on with Mrs. Gonzales. Mrs. Dixon’s “office hours” each afternoon have been a huge help and Mr Simpson’s morning math takes so much dedication. There are many schools who do not have the opportunity to be “live” with their teachers. Our kids are so fortunate to have live daily interaction.

Please know how appreciated all of you are! 🦉

Thank you and stay safe!

-Beth