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What do construction, education and leadership have in common? The answer is Linda Zimmerman, MMSD Summer School Session Principal at Chávez Elementary school.
Linda is a strong presence not only inside of our building, but outside as well, by directing families where to park and how to get around the construction area leading into our school parking lot.
Linda is flexible, professional, dynamic, approachable, genuine and consistent. Linda knows our students, families and staff and is an outstanding communicator with a great sense of humor.
Throughout the Summer School Session, Linda has fomented a caring community by supporting students, families, staff and providing resources unhesitatingly.
Linda’s main focus is our scholars and how staff, as dedicated educators, can collaborate to not only make a difference during the school day for our scholars, but also in their lives.
Way to go, Linda...you are much appreciated!
~ Mirella

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A round of applause to Muir’s School Secretary, Marianne Richardson, for her amazing work as Summer School Session Secretary at Chávez Elementary School. Marianne is professional, organized, insightful, a ple (1)

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A round of applause to Muir’s School Secretary, Marianne Richardson, for her amazing work as Summer School Session Secretary at Chávez Elementary School.
Marianne is professional, organized, insightful, a pleasure to work with, and a phenomenal human being.
Marianne greets our families, students and staff with a smile (we can see her smile under that mask), and always exceeds expectations.
Marianne’s background in education, calm demeanor and her intentionality distinguishes her from others in many ways. She is creative and a born leader who is always looking for ways to improve procedures to make our educational environment a smooth experience for all.
Thank you, Marianne!
~ Mirella

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A round of applause to Muir’s School Secretary, Marianne Richardson, for her amazing work as Summer School Session Secretary at Chávez Elementary School. Marianne is professional, organized, insightful, a pleasur

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Shout Out and a half to KiKi (Nakia Harper) for beginning each day at Chávez Summer Semester with music, dance and elbow bumps!

Our scholars and their families always have a smile on their face (I see it in their eyes) and absolutely love this!

Your sunshine is beyond beautiful - Thank you!!!

~ Mirella

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Shout Out and a half to KiKi (Nakia Harper) for beginning each day at Chávez Summer Semester with music, dance and elbow bumps! Our scholars and their families always have a smile on their face (I see it in their

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Laura Gillis, School Counselor, East High

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Laura Gillis, School Counselor, East High

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S/o to Laura Gillis for being a great counselor and going over the top to help me achieve my goal of graduating early. You are really appreciated.

- Dee Dee McCurty

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Congratulations on your retirement, Vica Steel at Frank Allis!!! 

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Congratulations on your retirement, Vica Steel at Frank Allis!!! 

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We are so lucky to have learned from such a compassionate, creative and driven teacher! You have given us all the gift of learning in many different ways. Wishing you joy in the years ahead!

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Shout out to Jane Wyngaard at Frank Allis!!! Congratulations on your retirement! Thank you for your many years of service. Through the gift of reading, you have opened up so many doors for our children. Wishi (2)

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Shout out to Jane Wyngaard at Frank Allis!!! 

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Shout out to Jane Wyngaard at Frank Allis!!! 

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Congratulations on your retirement! Thank you for your many years of service. Through the gift of reading, you have opened up so many doors for our children. Wishing you all the best in the years to come!

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Shout out to Jane Wyngaard at Frank Allis!!! Congratulations on your retirement! Thank you for your many years of service. Through the gift of reading, you have opened up so many doors for our children. Wishi (1)

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Thank you Ms. Slotten, Principal Larson and all of the fabulous Elvehjem Elementary staff!

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Thank you Ms. Slotten, Principal Larson and all of the fabulous Elvehjem Elementary staff!

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It was a great year despite the challenges and we are so grateful for all your hard work.

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Thank you, thank you, thank you to Principal Tran and all the wonderful teachers and staff at Badger Rock Middle School! 

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Thank you, thank you, thank you to Principal Tran and all the wonderful teachers and staff at Badger Rock Middle School! 

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You are all the best and we are so grateful for the work you do.

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Thank you, thank you, thank you to Principal Tran and all the wonderful teachers and staff at Badger Rock Middle School! You are all the best and we are so grateful for the work you do. (1)

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Shout Out to Diana Frantz-Anderson for being an early adopter of the LETRS
Professional Training and bringing her knowledge back to Crestwood. You are a classy cricket.

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Betty Li at West High has been an incredible teacher!

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Betty Li at West High has been an incredible teacher!

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In addition to having a creative approach to teaching history, her commitment to our student has meant so much to us. It's been such a hard year on so many kids who don't learn well virtually, and she made it possible for our student to learn and to work at a pace that fits him best. We are very grateful!

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HUGE SHOUT OUT to Mrs. Villarreal, 4th grade Teacher @ Emerson, for making this year the best it could be for all the kids.

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HUGE SHOUT OUT to Mrs. Villarreal, 4th grade Teacher @ Emerson, for making this year the best it could be for all the kids.

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You adapted, you communicated clearly, you made learning fun,
and brought the FUN!  Thanks so much for all you do!

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A HUGE shout out to Briony MacPhee Lyon. 

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A HUGE shout out to Briony MacPhee Lyon. 

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Thank you for spending your day at Allis and pitching wherever needed. It was so helpful and much appreciated. You are amazing!

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Peg MH and Theresa G in student services

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Peg MH and Theresa G in student services

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Just wanted to shout out Peg MH and Theresa G in student services for all the hard work they are doing to ensure our students have their needs met!

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Shout out to Mr. Dom and Ms. Lynette CC/SEA team at Toki MS for being superstar educators and advocates for my son!

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Shout out to Mr. Dom and Ms. Lynette CC/SEA team at Toki MS for being superstar educators and advocates for my son!

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We are so grateful for all you do for our whole family!

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Biggest shout out ever to Ms.Steel at Allis Elementary! 

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Biggest shout out ever to Ms.Steel at Allis Elementary! 

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You have been the very best science teacher and we appreciate you more than you know! You are such an incredible inspiration in showing students that they can be who they want to be and live their truth with pride. Thank you so much for your endless dedication to Allis students
in helping them be brave, courageous and confident. Oh what a beautiful day it is!

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Thank you so much to the custodial and maintenance staff at Franklin and Randall! 

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Thank you so much to the custodial and maintenance staff at Franklin and Randall! 

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Your work does so much to keep our kids safe and healthy!

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Ms. Abby, speech-language pathologist at Muir, is A-MAZING!  

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Ms. Abby, speech-language pathologist at Muir, is A-MAZING!  

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Her dedication and willingness to go above and beyond to support students, families and staff is so admirable.  AND, she's only in her first year!  You are a huge asset to our community, and we will miss you so much next year.  Best of luck on your next adventure in
Ohio!

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Thank you Mr. Nichols for getting me out of my comfort zone and making me try out new things over the years.

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Thank you Mr. Nichols for getting me out of my comfort zone and making me try out new things over the years.

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I would have never don't those things without you being there to supporting me. ~ Cristian V

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I owe my education to all of my teachers and even peers. 

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I owe my education to all of my teachers and even peers. 

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But a few really stuck out, thinking all the way back to elementary. At Glendale Elementary School, my very favorite teacher of all time, Ms. Marriucci. I'm no longer sure of her first name, I was only so old, but my memories from her class are my very favorite.

From Sennett Middle School, Michael Bergemann Amber Hanrahan, Andi Kent and Jeanette
Thunder. From La Follette High School, Ms. Chan, Ms. Leussler, Ms. Selestow, Mr. Swanson, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Howard, Ms. Yu, Mr. Woolworth and so many more
that I will remember for the rest of my life.

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Shout out to all my teachers for making me succeed and influence me into being the person I am today 

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Shout out to all my teachers for making me succeed and influence me into being the person I am today 

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My kindergarten teacher Ms. Shedesky, my 1st and 2nd grade teacher Ms Cates, my 3rd grade teacher Ms Sterk, my fourth grade teacher Ms Lawrence, my 5th grade
teacher Ms. Slotten, My 6th grade teacher Mr Lanphear, my 7th grade teacher Ms. Fiene, Ms Ames and all the teachers from Sennett Middle School.

Special shoutout to Mr. Nelson and Mr Cyra for being cool teachers, shout out to Ms Hank and My counselor Ms Acker for helping me through the college process,
special thanks to Mr. Flowers and Simon for helping me get through PEOPLE Program and shoutout to Mr Duggan, Ms Chan and Mr Krall for teaching me all the math skills and help me get stronger in my talents.

Thanks to my English teachers Ms Cushman, Mr Shultz, Mr Andrew Dunckin and Ms Yu for helping me excel in my english abilities,  shout out to my german and french teachers Mr Tollefson and Ms Hoegen for teaching me a new language.

Last but not least thank you Mr Reichling for teaching interesting science topics and making me interested in engineering.

Thank you all staff from La Follette and all teachers in MMSD for everything that you do, I really appreciate y'all, god bless stay safe!

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Thank you for being a wonderful mentor! - Anna

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We are so grateful for Mr. Burkel's above-and-beyond efforts to keep our kids engaged with music this year! 

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We are so grateful for Mr. Burkel's above-and-beyond efforts to keep our kids engaged with music this year! 

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From home delivery of recorders and drums to innovative virtual ways to teach rhythm, melody and music history, he has made music a major, and wonderful, part of our weird school year. Thank you!

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Thank you Mr. Fischer for being an awesome teacher! 

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Thank you Mr. Fischer for being an awesome teacher! 

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I really learned a lot from you and I'm going to be sad when I leave for third grade. Love you! ~ From, Stoni

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Thank you to the incredible specials team at Van Hise - Keegan Lynch, Margaret Jenks, and Sarah Sorensen -

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Thank you to the incredible specials team at Van Hise - Keegan Lynch, Margaret Jenks, and Sarah Sorensen -

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for all of their incredible work this year! They have kept specials fresh,
interesting, and fun all while teaching important skills to the students. We appreciate you so much and know it has not been easy!

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You have been full of patience and love for our children from the first day.  You made the space to connect with kids as individuals and have been so generous with your time.  You somehow got the kids to pay attention on zoom and then helped them adjust to in person school.  You have turned an incredibly difficult year into a good one, and you made all the difference for the kids lucky enough to be taught by you!

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Thank you for doing a great job managing roomies and zoomies. As a zoomies family, I had doubts that my child wouldn't get left behind. She does an amazing job of making zoomies feel included and she reaches out to me (mom) with suggestions and strategies to help finish out the year strong. I know it has to be hard to manage all the zoomies with a class full of roomies. I am very happy with her dedication and I can tell she truly cares about ALL her students. Thank you Mrs. Savage!

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We are sending a big thank you to everyone at Shorewood - classroom teachers past and present, Unified Arts teachers, all the staff members and the kids we’ve met over the past two years, both in-person and virtually. This is such a great school and everyone’s been so welcoming. We will miss you!
- the Wodzynski Family including the two Shorewood students Max & Adela

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Thank you for helping me with a lot of things!!
Max

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Two of the warmest, most positive health partners any school could hope for.
Thank you during National School Nurse week and every day from your Leopold colleagues.

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Thank you Ms. Fex at Shorewood Hills Elementary 

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Thank you Ms. Fex at Shorewood Hills Elementary 

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Ms. Fex teaches us a lot and she makes our brains smarter and she’s very nice. - Adela, Kindergarten student.
Thank you Ms. Fex for making our daughter’s first year at school a good memory for her. We wish it happened under normal circumstances but she still had fun in virtual school.

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Thank you to Ms. Melissa & Ms.Dana at Shorewood 4K! 

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Thank you to Ms. Melissa & Ms.Dana at Shorewood 4K! 

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You have taken on this interesting year with a wonderful sense of humor, patience and kindness!!

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Thank you Ms. Beatty for making first grade fun for all you student whether they are in person or virtual.
You've given each student so much love and care this year!

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A HUGE thank you to team McTanHaash at Shorewood Hills!

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A HUGE thank you to team McTanHaash at Shorewood Hills!

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Mrs. McFarlane
Mrs. Haasch
Ms. Tangent

Thanks for being so thoughtful and encouraging with your third grade students this year.  You both pushed them to learn big concepts as well and honoring
that they are young children.  Your love and support means the world to your students and their families!

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Happy National School Nurse's Day to Nurse Beth Lynch and Nursing Assistant Heather Poster at Cherokee Heights Middle School. 

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Happy National School Nurse's Day to Nurse Beth Lynch and Nursing Assistant Heather Poster at Cherokee Heights Middle School. 

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Thank you for focusing on the well being of our students and
staff everyday. Our community is especially grateful for all that you had done to help us reopen confidently with all safety protocols in place. Your dedication and compassion is noticed daily. Thank you!

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His sense of humor has helped my daughter stay engaged in an otherwise humorless year. I really appreciate that he lets his personality show to his students.

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A collection of gratitudes for all the work you have done to begin to prepare us all for the journey to be restorative justice educators.

We can not thank you enough for bringing in such amazing guests and also bringing a new perspective to our seminar space.

We appreciate you! We loved working with you and getting to know you! :)

With gratitude,

Erica, Bridget and 2021 EC/ESL Cohort

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Like a rockstar she transitioned half her class and half Ms. Holewinski’s class to one class.
She sent the kids postcards to say hi, and has eased everyone in with little to no anxiety, which was impressive. We are so grateful for her and all the amazing teachers at Lowell.

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Thank you to Ms James, Art teacher at Lowell! 

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Thank you to Ms James, Art teacher at Lowell! 

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My son ADORES art class. He usually is not much of a maker
however he loves to learn about the artists and spend time with Ms James.

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Want to send a big shout out to
Ms. Shillinglaw for being so supportive an taking that extra step to still give the kids one on one time while zooming. We want to thank you so much for giving our daughter a great year. You ROCK!

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Ms. Torres, Ms. Winge and Ms. Cepeda at Gompers Elementary

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Ms. Torres, Ms. Winge and Ms. Cepeda at Gompers Elementary

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Shout out to the 4th Grade
Teachers for going the extra mile with the kids being on zoom for most of the year and now in person. Way to go Ms. Torres, Ms. Winge and Ms. Cepeda at Gompers Elementary.

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Thank you Ms. Atwell for your
patience and dedication to all your students this year!

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Netta is so happy to be back in person with you!

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Wren is so happy to be back in person with you.

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Happy Teacher Appreciation to JMM staff, especially Amber Janssen, Shawn Weber McMahon, Leslie Mitchell, Kevin Borchardt, Caroline Angyal, and Natasha Pierce! Thank you for being so amazing and supportive! 💚#wearejmm 

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Happy Teacher Appreciation to JMM staff, especially Amber Janssen, Shawn Weber McMahon, Leslie Mitchell, Kevin Borchardt, Caroline Angyal, and Natasha Pierce! Thank you for being so amazing and supportive! 💚#wearejmm 

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Thank you Mr. Anderson! He is so proactive and has such a positive energy! I really appreciate it! thank you 

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Thank you Mr. Anderson! He is so proactive and has such a positive energy! I really appreciate it! thank you 

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Shout out to Marie Nikolay for her support and encouragement. You are awesome! 

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Shout out to Marie Nikolay for her support and encouragement. You are awesome! 

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Corene has done an amazing job getting all the breakfast and lunches to LVM students! We really appreciate her and all she does!

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Ms. Buss, the O'Keeffe Band teacher has been incredible this year. 

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Ms. Buss, the O'Keeffe Band teacher has been incredible this year. 

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We can't believe we have a flute
player in our house - even though she's never spent a single minute with anyone teaching her in person! Our daughter looks forward to band each week and is motivated and prepared and can't wait to do band "for real in-person" next year! Thanks so much!

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Thanks so much to Ms. Baldridge for her amazing job this year. 

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Thanks so much to Ms. Baldridge for her amazing job this year. 

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Our 4th grader has loved her time in her class and Ms. Baldridge has been patient and understanding and engaging in getting her to enjoy doing her work and learning. She's also top-rate at read-aloud,
something our daughter looks forward to every day!

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Her enthusiasm, patience and creativity are incredible! We feel so lucky she is our kindergartener’s teacher this year!

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Shout Out to Joanna Liebl at O'Keeffe Middle School.

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Shout Out to Joanna Liebl at O'Keeffe Middle School.

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She's been such a steady, understanding and humorous
presence. Even though our daughter will have gone through her first ever year at her new school without setting foot inside the building, she knows she has
someone there who cares about her and that is no small thing. Ms. Liebl has helped her come out of her virtual shell, confidently contribute in class and just look forward to her morning meetings at her new school.

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Huge thanks to Mrs. Meyer for sharing her love of learning with her students, especially during virtual learning. We are so grateful that our son was able to return to
school in-person with her. Thanks SO MUCH!

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Thank you to Ms. Kothe for jumping into her first year of teaching with such enthusiasm and unwavering support for her students. What a year to become a teacher, and she is taking everything in-stride. We appreciate YOU!

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Miss Holewinski, 2nd Grade Teacher, Lowell Elementary

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Miss Holewinski, 2nd Grade Teacher, Lowell Elementary

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Thank you Miss Holewinski for
your steady and kind presence this year!

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Thank you to all my teachers at Black Hawk Middle School.

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Thank you to all my teachers at Black Hawk Middle School.

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I appreciate all you have done for me. You are great teachers and deserve all our gratitude.

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Thank you Ms. Brien, Ms. Elmore & Ms. Emily! 

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Thank you Ms. Brien, Ms. Elmore & Ms. Emily! 

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You guys have help me become a amazing student and help me get
into programs to help me with college.

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To the custodial team at Hamilton Middle School

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To the custodial team at Hamilton Middle School

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You've worked extra hard the past 12 months to keep schools clean, get them ready for students, reconfigure spaces, and keep things looking good on-site.
Thank you for your important work; it is very much appreciated.

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Thanks for always having a smile and for making sure everything runs smoothly at school!

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To Kathleen Doherty at Hamilton Middle School

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To Kathleen Doherty at Hamilton Middle School

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Thank you for everything you did to prepare families for the transition from elementary school to virtual learning in 6th grade. You patiently answered every question and positively got us ready to send our kids to Hamilton. It really eased the transition for our family, and we appreciate it so much!

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Thank you for solving every tech issue with a smile and for helping the kids find great books!

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Thank you for making computer art so much fun! Your assignments are super creative, and you're teaching the kids such exciting real-world skills! We love seeing the results of your great lessons.

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You rock! Mrs Isenbarger and Mrs Ritz, ALS at Franklin

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You rock! Mrs Isenbarger and Mrs Ritz, ALS at Franklin

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Thank you for the effort and the innovation to keep our kids engaged during this school year!

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To the food service team at Franklin Elementary

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To the food service team at Franklin Elementary

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Thank you for your warmth and kindness! We know how much you love those kids--you show it every day! Thank you for keeping them well-fed and happy!

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To Jason and the entire custodial team at Franklin Elementary

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To Jason and the entire custodial team at Franklin Elementary

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Thank you for being friendly to everyone and for doing such a thorough job making the school clean and keeping it looking great! You work so hard behind the scenes, and we want you to know how much your work is appreciated.

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Thank you for your kindness and patience and for the wonderful way you teach the kids. You challenge them in ways that are motivating and fun! They absolutely love working with you.

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Jenny Ritz Blackmore at Stephens Elementary

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Jenny Ritz Blackmore at Stephens Elementary

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Thank you for teaching our kids math this year! Being able to talk about how to solve problems and chat through his thinking has taught our child more than math--it's taught him how to think critically and how to take steps to
solve a problem. Thanks for making math enjoyable and also challenging in the most positive way!

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To the tech-savvy, warmhearted Ms. Shelley at Franklin Elementary

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To the tech-savvy, warmhearted Ms. Shelley at Franklin Elementary

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Thank you for being so creative about getting books to kids during virtual learning! Thanks also for being such a warm, welcoming, big-hearted presence at Franklin. Your smile is always such a treat to see, and our kiddo loves listening to you read stories online.

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Big thank you to Mrs Entringer and Ms Dania, 2nd grade at Franklin

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Big thank you to Mrs Entringer and Ms Dania, 2nd grade at Franklin

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We are so grateful for your hard work and kindness. You have done such great work during this challenging time, so much positive energy and enthusiasm!
Thank you for helping our kids get ready and feel prepared to leave the
Franklin "nest"!

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Kyle Mayne, Cross Categorical Teacher, East High School

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Kyle Mayne, Cross Categorical Teacher, East High School

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Thanks Mr. Mayne for being my
bestie all 4 years of high school, you’re the funniest and kindest person ever, thanks for all the snacks and hall passes, you really left an impact on me and made me want to be a better person, love u always :)

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Thank you Mr. Amara for making me feel comfortable at East. 

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Thank you Mr. Amara for making me feel comfortable at East. 

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You always push me and countless other minority students to do our best and we appreciate that. Your office is always a safe space and we really appreciate you creating that safe space. Thank you Mr.
Amara.

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I loved being in your class. You're a super nice teacher and I had a lot of fun. ~ Khaleilei K.

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I want to thank my AVID Family,
Ms.Wilcox, Ms. Brien and Ms. Elmore for being a big part of my support system this past year.
~ Breana

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Ms. Oglum, you have been a gift to Eloise during this challenging year. 

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Ms. Oglum, you have been a gift to Eloise during this challenging year. 

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Thanks for your flexibility and
adaptability through the many challenges and for making 4th grade such a positive experience for Eloise. You rock!

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Thank you Mr Martin for making this less than ideal kindergarten year so awesome! 

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Thank you Mr Martin for making this less than ideal kindergarten year so awesome! 

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Althea wishes you could be her teacher again next year and we just feel lucky that you’ve made school such a positive and fun experience. Thanks!

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I'd like to thank the entire West High faculty for their efforts in ensuring the transition between in-person and virtual learning has gone as smoothly as possible. 

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I'd like to thank the entire West High faculty for their efforts in ensuring the transition between in-person and virtual learning has gone as smoothly as possible. 

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I'd also like to thank them for their accommodating and kind attitudes during this period.
Specifically, I'd like to thank Alexander Koch for his stories and funny personality that lifted the mood, something especially difficult for a 1st period class.

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Thanks to you Mr. M. for your willingness to go above and beyond to make the school experience great for Julian. Your dedication and hard work is an inspiration and much appreciated. We are so lucky to have you as his teacher
~ Brian McN

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Big shout out to Ms. Allison and Mr. Chris at Franklin.

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Big shout out to Ms. Allison and Mr. Chris at Franklin.

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You are SO helpful and SO nice.
~ Love, Stefan

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Thank you so much, Ms. Ochoa, forall the great books and recommendations for Freddie this year at Elvehjem.

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Thank you so much, Ms. Ochoa, forall the great books and recommendations for Freddie this year at Elvehjem.

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I keep telling everyone you are a hero - you really get what a kid is going to like and it's helped Freddie's reading take off this year, even through virtual learning. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication!
~ Kathryn & Louie Mingione

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Thank you Ms Sara and Ms Deena at Lowell!

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Thank you Ms Sara and Ms Deena at Lowell!

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You work tirelessly to keep Lowell students and staff safe and healthy - this year in particular! Thank you for all your hard work caring for and supporting our community!

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Lowell's Stephanie Kirby always has high expectations for her ELL students and does everything she can to support their learning. She makes learning fun and relevant and is a great advocate for her students. Thank you for all you do!

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Thank you for having high and appropriate expectations of your students! Your flexibility and classroom demeanor encourage their enjoyment of math!

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Your enthusiasm for English and understanding of kids is evident in how you inspire your students. So grateful our child had you for a teacher this year! Thank you for all you do and bring to the classroom each day.

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Thank you Ms Anderson at O'Keeffe Middle School!

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Thank you Ms Anderson at O'Keeffe Middle School!

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One of your former students is grateful for the responsibility, freedom, and time management skills he learned from you in 7th grade. You were a perfect match for him!

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Big shout out to Ms. Allison and Mr. Chris at Franklin!

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Big shout out to Ms. Allison and Mr. Chris at Franklin!

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you are SO helpful and so nice. You are the best teachers ever! Love, Stefan

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Big shout out to Ms. Turkowski and Ms. Becca at Franklin! 

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Big shout out to Ms. Turkowski and Ms. Becca at Franklin! 

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You've made this a great year despite all the challenges! We appreciate you so much!!!

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Shout out to Nurse Amber at Franklin & Randall for all your hard work this year keeping students and staff safe!

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Shout out to Nurse Amber at Franklin & Randall for all your hard work this year keeping students and staff safe!

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Emily Merisalo, Leopold Community School

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Emily Merisalo, Leopold Community School

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Thank you so much to Emily, who has stepped in as a long-term sub at Leopold Community School, for jumping right in and taking the reins as much as possible. Your patience and initiative does not go unnoticed. Thanks again!

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A huge socially distant hug and shoutout to Karen "Flo" Floeckher at Leopold Community School. 

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A huge socially distant hug and shoutout to Karen "Flo" Floeckher at Leopold Community School. 

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Thank you so much for stepping in so quickly to support our Timberwolves. Your patience,
grace and presence has been a refreshing light ever since you joined our team. Gracias por todo!

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Shout out to the amazing and hilarious, Mr. Moffit at Franklin Elementary!  

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Shout out to the amazing and hilarious, Mr. Moffit at Franklin Elementary!  

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His phonics skills are impressive and impactful! He has superpowers that keep the kids' attention.
Yes, he entertains and educates at the very same time. Thanks for bringing your all for the kids this year!

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Shout out to the power duo - Ms. Tonya and Ms. Ellen at Franklin Elementary School.  

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Shout out to the power duo - Ms. Tonya and Ms. Ellen at Franklin Elementary School.  

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Thanks for being so amazing - full of positive energy and impressive first-grade knowledge and know-how.
So happy you were in our Franklin family this year!

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Thank you, Ms. Zappia at Hamilton Middle for your awesomeness.

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Thank you, Ms. Zappia at Hamilton Middle for your awesomeness.

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Who knew a Zoom class could be funny, engaging, AND informative? Your willingness to explore different perspectives and students’ beliefs is remarkable. Also, the energy you bring to every class, virtual or in-person, is amazing and contagious.

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Thank you, Ms Beck at Hamilton Middle, for your caring and compassion during a challenging year for all. 

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Thank you, Ms Beck at Hamilton Middle, for your caring and compassion during a challenging year for all. 

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You are a bright spark, and our lives are better for having you in them.

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Shout Out to Gretchen Robers - 5th grade teacher extraordinaire! 

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Shout Out to Gretchen Robers - 5th grade teacher extraordinaire! 

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Thank you for going above and beyond to help us all through the pandemic and 5th grade - you are amazing!!
~ The Davis Family

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A shout out to Ms. Meudt, Mrs. Riddle, and Ms. Minster

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A shout out to Ms. Meudt, Mrs. Riddle, and Ms. Minster

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Thanks for all you do for your learners and their families!! You all have made this year fun and engaging. Your students are learning so much. It's so hard to believe this year is almost over. Thank you for the care and kindness you show every day. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!

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Thank you for putting together all the different appreciations for the Allis Teachers! Maggie Wollenberg, Elizabeth O'Leary and Holly Romaniak.

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To the wonderful rockstar that is Katie Hayden -

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To the wonderful rockstar that is Katie Hayden -

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A simple THANK YOU is not enough to express all of the ways that I'm grateful for you. I am honored to be your coworker. You have the amazing superpower of making all of our jobs easier with your innovation, initiative, and wisdom. I would truly be lost without you. It fills my heart with happiness that our students (and staff!) have you as such a positive and fierce advocate. It would take days for me to write out all of the reasons why I appreciate you, so to keep it short I will just say THANK YOU!

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Thank you for working so hard with students individually to help them get through such
a difficult year and succeed!!!

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A shoutout to Mr. Pope, 5th grade teacher at Elvehjem Elementary.

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A shoutout to Mr. Pope, 5th grade teacher at Elvehjem Elementary.

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Mr. Pope has been such a wonderful teacher and role model for our child for the past two years. He has consistently gone above and beyond to create a positive, engaging learning environment for our
child, who has thrived in his classroom. He has rolled with the punches and kept our child learning, despite all the challenges of keeping 5th graders interested and engaged over zoom. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful
teacher at our school!