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Kelly Flink, thank you for everything you’ve done to help make Allie’s year great! We appreciate it so much! I personally loved getting to know you a little better walking the school grounds. You know the children well and your investment in their success is apparent in every conversation. Your joy and enthusiasm are contagious! Thank you!

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Mrs. Pappas,
In a just a few months we have watched Martha grow in so many amazing and wonderful ways. Her inquisitiveness and joy seem to have no bounds, and you have helped us learn how to better support her growth at home. We feel so lucky that Martha is in your classroom and we look forward to the rest of this remarkable year!
With love from Meredith and Jesse Lebus

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Thank you so very much for all that you have done to make Allie’s kindergarten virtual school experience  amazing. You faced this year of uncertainty head on with so much grace, enthusiasm, heart and laughter! You have truly gone over and beyond to make Allie feel a part of the class. She loves telling people she goes to Greenvale and loves her teacher Mrs. Gaccione and has the best classmates. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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Dear Mr Russo - Jax loves your class so much. He talks about "PE" all the time. Thanks for taking care of him and the rest of the class. Wishing you a safe and healthy school year.

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Mrs Nugent and Mrs D!
Thank you for your dedication and hard work! Everyday you’re making a difference in shaping young growing minds. Karter is so lucky to have you both.

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Dear Amanda,
I’ll never forget Anna’s first day this year.  Knowing I had a first grader headed to a new building, I wanted so badly to walk her to her classroom because I knew that she was worried. Obviously COVID prevented that. I drove away from drop off with tears in my eyes only to see a text message from you. You were there to take her when I wasn’t. From the bottom on my heart, thank you. I’ll never forget that.
Ari

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Mrs Rubio,
Thank you for your endless energy, your dance parties, and creative spirit.  The kids will always remember your projects!

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Mrs. Pappas - you set the standard for GVS teachers! Your warm, caring and nurturing disposition coupled with your strong sense of understanding of children makes you unrivaled and a hero not only for children, but for their parents! We love and miss you and think of you often!

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Mary,
You figured out our son in just a few short weeks and we couldn't be more grateful to have you as his teacher. Thank you for going above and beyond to nurture his curiosities and help him flourish. Thank you!

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Thank you Mr. Hiss for keeping the kids moving and making it fun!! They bring the games home and continue the activities in the back yard.

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Thank you Liz and Jill for all your warmth, love and daily smiles for Wells. He loves school because of your endless giving!

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Hi Mr. Hiss-- Martha comes home from school on days she's had PE talking about all the fun she's had running around with a pool noodle, climbing, crawling, and all kinds of other physical adventures. She just loves it! Thank you for providing a fun and safe physical education for our energetic kid!
-Meredith and Jesse Lebus

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Miss Peggy
¡Hola amiga! Clara loves her dancing Spanish time! Gracias!
-Meredith and Jesse Lebus

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Clara's face brightens up first thing on school day mornings when she realizes she will get to see her favorite people: Mrs. Prevete and Ms. Melillo! Thank you for bringing joy to our daughter's life and ours!
Love from Meredith and Jesse Lebus

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Dear Ms Milillo - thank you so much for taking care of our precious Jaxy. He loves being in your class and looks forward to seeing you and his friends every day. We are so appreciative for your hard work and dedication and wish you and the rest of the class a successful school year!

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Our daughter loves music class with Miss Beja. She is always singing the songs they learned/sang in class & always raves how Miss Beja is "her" music teacher! :)

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Our daughter Panagiota loves coming to school and being a part of Mrs. Endress class. How do we know? Well, not only does she tell us how much she enjoys her school day, the different tasks and projects they worked on that day with Mrs. Endress, but is always a little more excited on Sunday evenings where she knows that Monday morning class with Mrs. Endress is just a good night's sleep away. Thank you Mrs. Endress!!!

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I am so grateful for the warmth and commitment Christine has brought to Early Childhood. Her love for young children is evident each and every day and admired by your colleagues. I appreciate our friendship, our talks, and our laughs. You are valued and appreciated.

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It's difficult for me to put in to words just how grateful I am for what Green Vale has accomplished this year. Our children are so incredibly blessed to be at a school that cares not just about our children, but about the entire community- faculty, administrators, staff and all their families. It is no easy feat to open a school in a pandemic- and you have all done just that and managed to keep everyone feeling safe. You have moved mountains and your Herculean effort has not gone unnoticed. We are extraordinarily proud of Green Vale and of each and every member of the community. It is simply outstanding. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Our children and our family is forever grateful for all you have done.
With love and gratitude,
Nina & Willy Morton

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"Dear Mrs. Kraft and Ms Soviero,  Caroline is excited each and every morning to go to school and is happy each day when we pick her up. Thank you for creating such a nurturing and creative space for her to learn and grow. We had so many first day jitters this year with the new school year and the pandemic, but seeing your smiling faces each and every morning is comforting to both children and parents alike. We are so blessed that Caroline spends her school days with you. With love, Nina & Willy Morton"

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"Dear Mrs. Kraft and Ms Soviero,  Caroline is excited each and every morning to go to school and is happy each day when we pick her up. Thank you for creating such a nurturing and creative space for her to learn and grow. We had so many first day jitters this year with the new school year and the pandemic, but seeing your smiling faces each and every morning is comforting to both children and parents alike. We are so blessed that Caroline spends her school days with you. With love, Nina & Willy Morton"

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Dear Mr. Kotula,

Casper and Felix especially love school on days they have PE, so we thank you for this! It’s great they are able to exercise and play with peers given this wasn’t a possibility in the last months of last school year, so it means a lot to us for them to have the opportunity for physical activity.
Thank you again!
Eddie Volchko & Gigi Guerra

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Dear Mr. Kotula,

Casper and Felix especially love school on days they have PE, so we thank you for this! It’s great they are able to exercise and play with peers given this wasn’t a possibility in the last months of last school year, so it means a lot to us for them to have the opportunity for physical activity.
Thank you again!
Eddie Volchko & Gigi Guerra

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Dear Mr. Kotula,

Casper and Felix especially love school on days they have PE, so we thank you for this! It’s great they are able to exercise and play with peers given this wasn’t a possibility in the last months of last school year, so it means a lot to us for them to have the opportunity for physical activity.
Thank you again!
Eddie Volchko & Gigi Guerra

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Dear Mrs. Perez-Rubio,

Casper and Felix love your art class and we thank you for your work with them! We are so happy they are able to participate in art class in person this fall and know it’s been an incredible amount of work making this a possibility. Art means a lot to us as parents so we are delighted the guys are able to learn with you.

Thank you again!
Eddie Volchko & Gigi Guerra

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Dear Miss Beja,

Thanks so much for your work with Casper and Felix in music class. Our family loves music and have introduced the boys loosely (!) to guitar, piano, drums and singing at home - and they are loving it, which seems the most important thing at this early age. So we are pleased they are having a chance to learn more formally with you at school.
Thank you again for all you do -
Eddie Volchko & Gigi Guerra

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Dear Mr. Schettino,
Felix and Casper absolutely adore your class! They excitedly tell us about the robots and electronics they see the older kids working on, and they really look forward to being in your classroom. We feel really lucky that they’re able to be learning in-person at Green Vale, and particularly lucky for them to be able to experience a class like yours with hands-on learning. Thanks for all you do!
Eddie Volchko & Gigi Guerra

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Dear Mrs. Price,
Casper and Felix love library day and were eager for us to send a thank you! Thank you for making the library such an inviting place, they absolutely adore it!
Thank you again,
Eddie Volchko & Gigi Guerra

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Dear Deborah,

Thank you, thank you, thank you for an incredible first couple of months for Casper and Felix! They are truly happy as they head into school each day, which is such a delight to us as parents.

We understand how much effort it took over the summer and continues to take in the school year to make in-person learning happen, and we appreciate it immensely. We feel very lucky that the boys are able to be learning with you in-person. It's is such an important year to the foundations of reading and writing, so thank you for helping Casper and Felix on this path.

We're also so appreciative of all of the classroom updates and pictures you send - it's wonderful to and have a window in what the boys are doing and learning, and see the classroom in action - it really helps us feel connected.

With much appreciation-
Eddie Volchko & Gigi Guerra

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Dear Administrative Team,
As a new family to Green Vale, we could not be happier with our experience thus far. We have been exceedingly impressed with the measures taken to ensure a safe return to school during a global pandemic, and that somehow, despite the very unusual school year, you have made it feel normal. I had mentioned to another parent how happy our daughter is in Pre K and that we were so pleased with our choice to send her to Green Vale, and her response was that there is so much more to look forward to when regular events can resume and the community can come together in a non virtual way. I eagerly anticipate that experience and also thank you for the quality of experience you have already provided.
And of course, I would be remiss if I didn't give an extra special thank you to Kelly Flink, who made me fall in love with her from our first phone call before I had even visited Green Vale and for whom my appreciation only deepens with every conversation. Her understanding of young children and the true meaning of high quality early childhood education at its core is extraordinary. She not only makes my child feel safe and loved, but me as well. Her intelligence, skill and understanding of children and families is truly unparalleled and unlike anything I have seen in other school settings. She is the beating heart of the EC division and we are so grateful for her passion, dedication, warmth and sturdy leadership.
With love,
Emily

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Dear Miss Beja,
Thank you for the fun dramatic play class you have created. Gemma did a similar class when we lived in the city which she loved so much and has been missing. She is so excited that she gets to do "acting" again at school! I was very excited too to hear that this was being offered!
Warmly,
Emily

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Dear Mr. Geismar,

Thank you for your work with Casper and Felix in science class! We feel very lucky the boys are able to learn in-person, and thank you for the extra effort we know this has required over the summer and during the first couple months of school. Science in kindergarten really is fun and is such a different thing than over a computer, so thank you again!
Eddie Volchko & Gigi Guerra

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Dear Jen,
To see my little girl happy and enthusiastic to go to school each morning and excited to tell me all about the day when I pick her up each afternoon is the best feeling a parent could have. Knowing that Gemma feels safe and cared for, and is happily engaged in learning, playing and having fun makes my heart happy as her mother and as an educator. You put so much thought and passion into what you do and I am grateful that Gemma has such a dedicated teacher. Moving from our home during a pandemic to a new (temporary) home has been challenging to say the least. Thank you for making school feel safe, warm, and consistent for Gemma (and for me!) Also, thank you for capturing so much of it in photographs so we can see her in action and all the amazing things she gets to do in the classroom and outside each day! I love checking in on Vidigami and reading your newsletters! Love,
Emily

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Dear Mrs.Price,

Stella looks forward to Library on Wednesday's every week - thank you for making books and reading fun for her and the class!

Many Thanks,

Spencer & Roshy Vultaggio

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Mrs Milillo
Thank you so much for all that you do for the children and all your dedication!

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Miss Beja
Thank you for making music fun! I hear Katherine enthusiastically speak about “Miss Beja” frequently so you’re having a positive impact on her! Thank you for making her daily specials fun!

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Mrs Nugent and Ms D
Thank you for always going above and beyond for the children! Katherine absolutely loves school and it’s because of her wonderful teachers! Thank you for being so warm and nurturing and for making learning fun! You’re both amazing!

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Kelly Flink, there are not enough positive things I can write about Kelly. Thank you Kelly for your warmth, compassion and dedication to these children. From your laugh to a warm pat on the back we always know we can come to you, you have our trust because you care so deeply for our children. Thank you.

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Mr Hiss
Ryan has so much fun during his P.E. days! He is always telling us about all the games they play! Thank you for being such a positive influence on Ryan’s development and part of the reason why he has so much fun!

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Mrs Pappas
Thank you so much for your time, dedication and love for our children! Ryan is always so excited to tell us about his day and everything you do to make it special. From reading stories to baking, Ryan has enjoyed every minute! We are so grateful to have you as his teacher, Ryan loves you! :)

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Mrs Prevete and Mrs Melillo make learning fun. They are so creative and informative. They make school exciting every day for both the parents and the kids!

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Miss Beja - Georgina LOVES music, and she is always singing new songs that she learned in your class. She is constantly telling me about the new things that Miss Beja taught her, and humming songs from your class to herself. Georgina said that she loves when you sing "hello everybody, so glad to see you", and that you read good Halloween stories!! Thank you for encouraging a love of music in both Georgina and Ellie!

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Mrs. Pappas - we are so lucky to have you as a PK teacher for a second time, now with Georgina! You do such an amazing job of making the children feel safe and loved. Georgie has adapted so well to her new school, even with so many things that are difficult for the kids this year, and we are so proud of her and thankful for your part in this. I am always amazed at how you teach so many different topics at once - the monarch butterflies teach the children about geography, biology, colors, patterns, counting, etc. Everything you do seems to teach the children in so many different ways. I love how you let the class lead your direction at times and you let the children follow interests that they seem to be passionate about. I also love how you allow them to be really hands-on with everything. . .making jelly, making banana muffins, squeezing their own juice, etc. Ellie had such a wonderful year with you, and Georgina is also having an amazing first experience at GVS in your classroom! Thank you so much, and we hope to have you for a third year with Fiona!

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Annie loves Miss Peggy! She loves to dance and saying "Hola!"

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Liz and Jill, Thank you for the endless heaps of love and joy you bring to our children. Anne is full of smiles everyday on her way to school. And when I pick her up, we sign your songs all day long.. "hi ho.. hi ho..." and "Thank you for 100 things.." and we usually end it with whatever we are about to do, as in "enjoy your soccer!" or "enjoy your puzzle!". You have made an indelible mark of joy and love of learning on Anne. Thank you for being so wonderful.

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Kelly and Lynn
hank you for such a warm welcome into the Green Vale community, during such a challenging time. It has been such a joy to watch Denis grow over the last couple months, in his first introduction to a classroom setting. Thank you!!

All our best, Denis and Cat O'Kane

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Mrs Prevete and Mrs. Melilo
Thank you for making our first introduction to school such a pleasure during such an uncertain time. We love watching Denis' eyes light up each day, recounting his adventures at school with you and his new friends. There is no doubt in our minds the joy you get from teaching. Thank you!!

All our best, Denis and Cat O'Kane

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Mr. Hiss,
Thank you for keeping our kids energized and fit. They always have a smile on their face after PE!
Best, Porter and the Teagle Family

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Mrs. Milillo,
Two years in a row you have been such a bright light and support for us. We can't thank you enough for everything you do!
Xx, Porter and the Teagle Family

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Mrs Endress
Thank you for providing not only a teaching environment, but a happy classroom for our son to learn and thrive in. We were all so nervous going into this year, but with the joy that he exudes each day, we know he's well and thriving. Thank you for your efforts.

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Mr Russo
Thank you for making gym class so fun for Layla!!!

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Mrs Gaccione
Thank you for making Layla shine and come out of her shell!

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Mrs. Kraft and Mrs Soviero
With many hesitations about sending our little girl to school this year, you have swept those worries aside. The joy and happiness that you have cultivated in the classroom is truly remarkable, making the most unprecedented times, feel unknown, generating happiness within our children. Thank you!

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Mrs. Flink - we are so grateful to see you every day in that carpool line....and though we have yet to perfect the jump out and run in....we get better each day thanks to you! And now that you know the words to the Phil Collins drum song...you hold an extra special place in Vaughan's heart! xxxx

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Miss Beja
Vaughan loves music this year - thanks for making it so special for him!

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Mrs Gaccione
You blew our minds last year as the most engaged and most informative teacher we have yet experienced through all of our children in early childhood across multiple schools! And we get to have you again....our cup runneth over! Thank you for being so patient and loving with our little guy! xxxx

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It is largely because of you, Kelly Flink, that we decided to send our son Roly to Green Vale. The pandemic forced us to make some big life decisions quickly, but when we first spoke with you about Green Vale and met you (on Zoom), you instilled in us a sense of calm and confidence that made everything feel like it was going to be ok. Better than that, you got us excited to send Roly to school! Since then, we have not regretted our decision for a second. You were right about everything and we couldn't imagine a better school for our son. Thank you, Kelly! Best, Emily&Roly Morris

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Thank you Miss Beja for helping to foster a love of music in our Roly. Each day, while getting dressed in the morning or in the car on the way home from school, our son will sing bits and pieces of songs he's learned about squirrels, apple trees and pancakes and it makes us so happy to hear the joy in his voice. We can't wait to hear what tunes the rest of the year will bring us! Best, Emily&Roly Morris

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Thank you Ms.H and Ms.Yaffe for everything you do to keep our Roly safe, healthy and happy. You have exceeded all our expectations as first-time school parents, and especially in a tough year, you approach each day with a smile and open arms, ready to welcome our children into the classroom. Because of you, little Roly loves school, and for that we will be forever grateful. Best, Emily&Roly Morris

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Mrs H and Miss Yaffe
Thank you for your patience, kind & encouraging words daily we’re so lucky to have you!

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The entire Administrative Team is amazing, but a special thanks to Kelly Flink. We can not even begin to fathom how much time and energy she has poured into her role this year, in making Early Childhood a safe yet warm and welcoming space for the littlest learners at GVS. Our daughter is so completely happy and delighted to be back at school. We were nervous and anxious like all parents about sending her this year and Kelly assuaged our fears so well. Her genuine care and concern for the children is so apparent. Her commitment to preserving beloved GVS traditions for the children while making them Covid-friendly, which can certainly be challenging for kids this age, has helped greatly to maintain a much-needed sense of normalcy. Even despite Covid conditions, Kelly makes a point to know all of the families and children. We are so grateful for Kelly and her leadership of the incredible EC team!

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Dear Senora Ayala or Senora "A" - thank you so much for all that you are doing for the children this year! Exposure to language at a young age is so beneficial and we are so grateful that our daughter can get this in person this year, despite Covid. She loves to practice her Spanish at home and proudly displays the worksheets on the refrigerator. Thank you for making learning new language skills so much fun for these little learners!

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Mrs Milillo - we can not thank you enough for making this the most magical year for the kids despite these unusual and challenging circumstances. Delaney LOVES going to school so much each and every day. The Hive is her happy place thanks to all your caring effort. You put so much energy and love into all of the activities, instruction, classroom decorations, campus adventures, science experiments -- all of the fun, creative things that keep these busy little minds engaged all day long. We are so thankful for all that you are doing and know that your days are long, but please know that the imprint you are leaving on our hearts and minds is forever.

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PE Team
Thank you so much for keeping our children active and entertained during the day! Sienna often tells us that PE is her favorite part of the day! She loves the games that you play and is learning to be a good friend and teammate in your class. Thank you for showing up for these students during an uncertain time and for helping them to remember that they can still play and have fun (and be kids!) Please know how much we appreciate all that you do for them each day!

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Mrs Carciu
Thank you so much for going above and beyond for our children every day! You fill their days with fun, engaging activities (many of which you made!) and are helping to foster a life-long love of learning in our very curious child. Sienna is so excited to come to school each day and that is largely due to you and your hardwork. Taking care of 7 littles all day every day isn’t always easy and the patience and love you show them is so appreciated. Please know that your daily efforts do not go unrecognized! We are so lucky to have you as Sienna’s teacher. Thank you!

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Kelly Flink - You are truly amazing!! You have gone above and beyond to make sure Nico’s start at GVS was a huge success!! From the bottom of my heart, Thank You!!

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As new parents at GVS, we are continuously amazed by the dedication of the EC team. You have made us feel apart of the family from the moment we stepped on campus. Thank you for creating such a safe, welcoming place for Nico to be each day!!

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Mr Hiss
Thank you for making P.E. one of Nico’s favorite specials each week!!

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Thank you for “bee-ing” an amazing teacher. You have created a caring and engaging home away from home. Nico is genuinely excited about school and what he will discover each day. We can’t thank you enough for your dedication each and every day.

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Mrs. Prevete you are one in million. We love you !

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Thank you for wheels you turn to make everyday run smoothly. And a special thanks to the one and only Kelly Flink we love you !

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Mr Hiss
Thank you for all you do everyday!

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Trish
Thank you for your gentle spirit, smiley and happy face, your patience and love. We are over the moon to have you this year ! Congratulations again we adore you!!!!
Best Milovanovic Family.

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Dear Miss Beja, thank you for further developing Roksolana's love of music. She really enjoys it and constantly brings the songs home from school. It's always a pleasure to hear our 3 year old sing!

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Dear Mrs. Kraft & Ms. Soviero, words cannot describe how grateful we are to have you in our lives especially during this difficult time. Your class brings Roksolana so much joy and happiness that she asks us every morning "is today a school day?!" in anticipation of a "YES!" Thank you very much for your kindness, patience, and nurturing love... it's evident even from the brief view out of our car window, but so much more so from Roksolana's words, actions, and behavior.

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Dear Kelly,

Thank you for always greeting Stella with such warmth and enthusiasm, she can feel your smile even though she may not be able to see it! We are so grateful to have you caring for all of our children and know that they are in the best hands!

Many Thanks,

Spencer & Roshy Vultaggio

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Dear Mr. Hiss,

Thank you for making PE so fun! Stella always looks forward to the days that she has your class.

Many Thanks,

Spencer & Roshy Vultaggio

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Thank you to every faculty and staff member for working so hard each and every day to make our school a safe and nurturing environment. Not only have you created a safe environment for our children to learn and grow in, you have maintained to preserve that Green Vale magic, despite the challenges that this school year presents us all with. Thank you for your dedication and support each step of the way.

Elisa and Josh Harris

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Mr. Geismar,
Each week our son comes home telling us about a nature walk he has gone on or about his five senses and how they help us to see, taste, feel, smell and hear the world around us. He’s been so fascinated about day and night and how people around the world are experiencing day, while across the globe, others are experiencing night. Your classes have sparked so many meaningful conversations for us to talk about at home, expanding his knowledge base, vocabulary, and interests! Thank you for sharing your love of science with your students, and know that your passions become the passions of so many of your students! We appreciate you and all that you do to make Green Vale such a special place!

Elisa and Josh Harris

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Thank you Mrs. Hoffmann for loving our son as if he were one of your own! He adores you and has learned so much from you in such a short period of time. His transition to kindergarten has been exceptional because of your enthusiasm, positivity, and your nurturing and loving manor! Preston has demonstrated so much confidence and a love of learning, despite the challenges we are all faced with this school year and in our world. We owe this confidence and new found independence to you and all your hard work! We love you Mrs. Hoffmann! Thank you for going above and beyond to make this such a memorable and magical kindergarten experience for our son!

Love, Elisa and Josh Harris

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Dear Kelly,
The Lee family is beyond blessed to have you guiding our third “baby” through Early Childhood. From the moment we all first met you seven years ago it was clear what an incredibly warm and nurturing environment you provide - whether as a teacher as you were for Gus, or as Director of The Early Childhood Center...you truly touch every student and every parent that walks through those doors. I will never forget the incredible generosity, sensitivity, and support you showed our family when Gus was in your PN class and you had the entire class create the most magnificent sign for my mother who was recovering from a very serious surgery - she still has it up in her house today. Thank you for taking the time and interest with every Green Vale family. You are a shining light in that building. We will never forget you!
With gratitude always, Rachel & O’D Lee

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Mr. Hiss- The Lee family is very fortunate to have you for a second generation! You made an incredibly positive influence on O’D, and now are doing the same for our children. They have heard so many wonderful and funny stories about you from O’D -and that they are now able to experience your love of sports and love of teaching sports to children is a testament to your character and devotion to these young people. We thank you so very much and appreciate all you do, and all that you have been doing for many years.
With gratitude, Rachel & O’D Lee

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Mrs. Pappas,
The Lees are so very lucky to have you a second time around - first with Gus and now five years later with Foster! Your creativity, sensitivity, enthusiasm and empathy have brought us much confidence and security over the years - knowing that Foster is heading into school every day beaming and returning home boiling over with excitement is a true representation of what an incredible teacher you are. We cannot possibly express how special you are to our family, to Foster right now, and to so many other families you have impacted in the most beautiful way. Thank you Always!
With much gratitude, Rachel & O’D Lee

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Dear Mrs. Melillo, Thank you for enriching Austin's Pre-Nursery experience. He loves talking about school and his friends and his teachers. School has become such a happy place for him, thanks to you and all that you've done this year. Fondly, The Keller Family

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Dear Mrs. Prevete, You have made the beginning of such a new and uncertain time for Austin nothing but fun and exciting. To hear him talk about school and his friends is just incredible at such a young age. We know that from the moment he gets out of the car, he is in the best possible hands. We feel so blessed that Austin gets to spend this year learning with you. Lots of love, The Keller Family

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Mrs. Noga, It is such a joy to hear Jackson talk about math beyond just numbers. He tells us about how the rules work, the math tricks he's learned in your class, and always has a good math joke. His smile tells us everything we need to know about how much he loves being in your class. Jackson and his kindergarten classmates are so lucky to spend time learning with you. Love, The Keller Family

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Mrs. Flink, You are the true fearless leader of Early Childhood. It doesn't matter if it's sunny, cloudy, rainy or cold that day, we can always rely on seeing your smile behind the mask as soon as we arrive at school. Thank you for loving our children, celebrating their accomplishments and supporting their challenges. We are deeply grateful for all that you do to make school the place our children look forward to coming to every day...their happy place! Love, The Keller Family

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Dear Miss Beja, It is so wonderful to hear our son say that he is excited for the day because he knows music is on the schedule. He is always telling us about the new songs they are singing and what he loves about music class. Thank you for making music so much fun for Jackson and his classmates. Fondly, The Keller Family

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Dear Mrs. Hoffmann, Thank you for everything you do to make school such a happy place! Jackson comes home excited to tell us about everything he did that day in your classroom. As he is talking, his smile just keeps growing and it is so special for us to hear about it all. His love of learning is flourishing with you and we cannot thank you enough. We are truly grateful for you and all that you do for Jackson and his kindergarten classmates. Love, The Keller Family

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Dear Kelly,

Thank you for always greeting Stella with such warmth and enthusiasm, she can feel your smile even though she may not be able to see it! We are so grateful to have you caring for all of our children and know that they are in the best hands!

Many Thanks,

Spencer & Roshy Vultaggio

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Dear Mr. Hiss,

Thank you for making PE so fun! Stella always looks forward to the days that she has your class.

Many Thanks,

Spencer & Roshy Vultaggio

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Dear Miss Beja,

Stella enjoys your class so much and comes home singing all of the new songs she learns, she especially loved the Skelton one for Halloween! Thank you for making music so much fun!

Best,
Spencer & Roshy Vultaggio

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Dear Miss Endress,

Thank you for making the last two months so enjoyable and memorable for Stella. She looks forward to coming to school every day and for that, we are so thankful.
Looking forward to a wonderful year!

Best,
Spencer & Roshy Vultaggio

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Dear Ms. Pappas! Thank you always and forever for your love, dedication to the children, love of teaching and love of life, you are such a gift to Greenvale, we adore and cherish you!

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Mr. Geismar
Thank you for showing me the magic school bus - I love it!

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Mrs. Hoffmann
Thank you for being patient and challenging me!

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Kelly Flink - the first time I met you was when I toured GVS and I remember instantly feeling comfortable enough to leave Emerson with you as I continued the tour. When I returned on another day with my husband, you greeted me with a huge hug and I remember remarking to my husband that you must really like me. Well, I am pleasantly surprised to know that your compassion and warmth extends to everyone and this has led to my child telling me everyday why she loves Mrs. Flink!! Thank you for caring the way that you do, for creating a warm and inviting learning environment and allowing us to feel safe leaving our child in the care of you and your staff. You are amazing and I can only hope that every child I have, gets to experience your leadership and love. Martene Phelts

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Mrs. Gaccione, when we started the school year, Emerson was nervous that she would be the only new student and that she would have to get to know a new teacher who didn't know her name. As most parents would, I assured her that she would make many friends and that her teacher would be great, hoping that this would prove to be true. Well, it has!!! Emerson absolutely loves being a part of your class and coming to school each day and I am so grateful to you for that. I have noticed how you have taken the time to learn about each child and what they need to thrive and along the way, have welcomed the opportunity for me to share any concerns. When I drive away in the mornings, I am at peace knowing that Emerson is happy, is learning, and is being well cared for. Thank you for EVERYTHING!!!! Martene Phelts

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Thank you to Ms. Noga for teaching out little boy math! Jack says you are "very special" to him and that he likes that "sometimes you are silly and sometimes you are serious." He is enjoying learning about his numbers, thank you for making it fun and engaging! Caroline & Jack Gage

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Dear Mary, Thank you SO much for making Pre-K such a fun, warm, engaging and happy experience for Jack! We are THRILLED to have you again and so appreciate your care and guidance with our little boy. Love, Caroline & Jack

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Mrs Gelles, I think any teacher that can get a 4 year old who usually is tight lipped about the school day to name you by name is doing something right! He loves listening to music and dancing in gym and is very proud to be a big boy in school with his sister. Maya also loves the PE department and is always saying such wonderful things about you all. So thank you for making Gym fun! -Jen and Paul Latham (Kai's parents)