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Thank you for the wonderful school year.
Sincerely
Brodey

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Thank You for the awesome school year.
Sincerely
Brodey

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Thank you for making the beginning of NJHS amazing! I can't wait to do more with you guys next year!!!
-Sofia Z.

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Dear Challenger teachers,
Thank you so much for what you have done! You made me very happy this year and have taught me a lot. I’ve made great memories from each teacher and in each class. I will never forget the teachers I had. This will be a memorable year for me. You guys are the best. Thank you again so much for everything!

-Jocelyn Breedlove

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Thank you so much for all you do! It doe snot go unnoticed! You guys do so much to make learning fun and make sure we get the knowledge we need! Thank you for teaching us well and doing kind gestures to make class fun and interesting! Thank you all! I'll miss you Ms. Tiff.
-Izzy Callahan

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Thank you so much for all you do for my class and your other classes! I hope you know I appreciate you and what you do to make class a good learning environment and a fun place to learn! Thank you so much!
-Izzy Callahan

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This year was the best! I am so unbelievably lucky to have aided for you all in the first quarter and am so happy that my aiding experience was not cut short like many's were. You all are such kind, amazing people and letting me be apart of the office each 5th period was by far the highlight of each day for me. You made my life less stressful, and helped me learn that school doesn't need to be stressful all the time. Thank you for an amazing year and I'm so sad I didn't get the chance to formally say goodbye to you all! Thank you again and have a great rest of your year!
-Ella Padrnos

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Challenger teachers,
I have had a blast this year and have had so many fun experiences being apart of this team! I have loved every second of my 8th grade experience being apart of this team and could never ask for better teachers! There was so much fun you guys had planned just for us to have a memorable year, but with even missing the entire 4th quarter, I have so much to remember and be happy with! Also, I may have had some teachers less then others,  but I do appreciate all each of you have done for me this year and thank you! Hope to see you all sometime soon.
-Ella Padrnos(:

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This year has been a blast and I've had a ton of fun on this team. Thanks for being there for us and have a great day. Go Challenger!

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Thank you all for investing your time, money, and energy into sources of strength. I am so grateful for all of you, and thank you for making Sources of Strength a great program!
- Ella Olsen

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Thank you for all that you guys have done and continue to do for our school! You all are so kind, and I am so grateful for the role you play in keeping our school happy and healthy. Thank you all again!
- Ella Olsen

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Thank you for everything you do to keep our school safe. You always are positive and have a smile on your face, no matter what. From doing the car line, to watching over out school, we truly appreciate you!
-Sofia Z

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Thank you guys so much for all the incredibly hard work you do! Unified sports are so wonderful to watch and you guys truly make an impact in all of our students lives!

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You have made this year amazing! I am so grateful to have all of you as my teachers! You guys taught me how to be a good student and prepared me for 8th grade. You guys were able to go through the tough moments of this school year and continue to teach us and make it fun! Thank you for all of your support throughout this rollercoaster of a year! I hope to see you soon!
~ Ava Johnson

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I am so grateful that I have gotten to be apart of Challenger. All of your have taught me so much about what I will need in the future. You all have played such an important role in my life. I have loved the challenge and the learning experience throughout 2019-2020. Thank you all for always giving us advice and bonding with us on a personal level. I am upset that I will not be able to finish middle school with you all, I will miss you all next year.

-Addy Thie

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Thank you both for all that you have  done for me! I am so grateful to have you both as my elective teachers this year.
Ms. Vittetoe, thank you for being a great French and World Cultures teacher! I miss talking to you before class and I hope you are doing well!
Ms. Allums, thank you for being an amazing FACS, advisory, and SSR teacher. I loved spending time in your class and I hope you are doing well.
Thank you both again!
- Ella Olsen

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Thank you for being the best teachers any one could ever have. You put in so much effort especially now to making learning awesome. Thank you for believing in me  when I did not believe in myself. I miss you guys so much. I hope the rest of the school year goes well. Thank you!!
- Kamryn Trenda

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Thank you for all that you have done this year! I am so grateful for all that you have done for our team.
Ms. Keller, thank you for all you have taught me in math and thank you for supporting me. I am so lucky that I got to have you as my math teacher this year.
Mr. Leisge, thank you for all that you have done for me in Language Arts. I truly enjoyed your class from learning everything from persuasive techniques to utopia civilizations.
Ms. Tiffany, thank you for all that you have done for me in Social Studies. Even though I only had you for a semester, I learned so much and I am so grateful for you!
Mr. Roberts, thank you for being an amazing PE teacher for almost 5 years now. You have made PE one of my favorite classes, and I am so thankful for all you have done.
Ms. Elliott, thank you for making science fun! I am so grateful for your support and patience during science.
You guys have made 7th grade a great year, and I honestly can't thank you enough for supporting me and pushing me to do my best. I hope you are all doing well, and thank you again!
- Ella Olsen

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Lunch Ladies, Student Council, and Janitors

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Thank you for all that you do to keep Sierra great. To the lunch ladies  thank you for making lunches everyday for everyone. To student council thank you for all the fun games and activity's that you do to make Sierra more fun. To the Janitors thank you for cleaning and fixing our school. Even though you might not get recognized you make a big difference in the world. Thank you all!!!
- Kamryn Trenda

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Thank you for keeping Sierra a safe school. thank you for working so hard to help every kid in need. Thank you for helping me when I was sick. Thank you office staff for all the early mornings and late nights that you work. Thank you for doing what you do to make Sierra great!
- Kamryn Trenda

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Thank You for putting in so much effort in making classes fun!
- Kamryn Trenda

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Thank you for making my year an awesome year. I enjoyed going to choir everyday and it was a very fun class to be in. Thank you for everything!

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Thank you guys so much! Thank you for having to deal with the most awkward and silliest situations and thank you for the push to students to let them keep moving forward!

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Thank you so much for all you have done this year!  You all have worked so hard helping your students grow and I've learned so much more this year! Thank you also for the hard work you guys have done in this hard time, and for reaching out to us if we need anything. Thank you for all you do!
-Kyra Helvig

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Thanks for keeping Sierra a functional school. none of it would have happened without you guys and we are blessed as a school to have you guys. To the counseling office staff, Thanks for always being kind to me while I had Remi and when I didn't. Y'all have impacted my life a lot and I'm glad that I got to aid for you guys
Thanks!
Connor Bowman

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Thanks for making STV a fun place for the end of the day. It's really opened my eyes to a new possible job opportunity and has helped me in the long run. I'm genuinely ecstatic that you were my teacher through school hours and remote learning.
Thanks a Bunch
Connor Bowman

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Dear Challenger Teachers,

Throughout this past 2019-20 school year, you guys have changed my life. You've all taught me what it means to be a good person and improved my work ethic. I am so blessed that I got to have you guys as teachers and am excited that I got to come along on the ride.
Thanks so much!!!!!
Connor Bowman

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I am ultimately grateful for both of your engaging and appealing classes which have expanded my knowledge, my awareness, my interests, my skills and talent, my expression of personality and character within my identity, and my uniqueness from the simplicity of a social life without language and a beating heart without rhythm. Not only have I merely been educated about the grammar, vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, usage, conversation, story-telling, writing fluency and construction or structure, speaking, interactions, listening capability and advisement, reading ability and assistance, among so much more in Spanish, but I have been able to strive for an excelling zest in everything listed above among so much more, including usage of Spanish reading, writing, speaking, and listening through daily Duolingo lessons, reading Spanish novels, gaining extra practice and assignments with the current learning topic, perform my absolute best on timed writes assessing our writing proficiency, diligence, arrangement, and ability to produce a sufficient story and plot, through my daily conversation where it has been involved, with listening intently to and trying to comprehend the rapid, but necessarily applicable and valuable, conversation/ speaking in YouTube and other digital videos of Easy Spanish or other types of channels and individual videos, and in journaling methods or watching Spanish TV shows and movies as started now or in the near future. I have also developed and thrived in a greater sympathy and empathy for the recently unaware and unveiled Spanish-speaking world and the mass variety of diverse and alluring Spanish-speaking or associated cultures, populations (distribution, wealth, housing, life cycle, health, etc.), nationalities, groups, countries, regions, histories, major events, conflicts, battles, triumphs, defeats, independence, politics, geography, climate, flora and fauna, customs, general attitudes, personal appearance, foods, drinks, general diet, family, recreation, religion, holidays (especially how many of these holidays relate to our  culture and practices), traditions, government, economy, trading and commerce, education, and so much more, much of which we can then connect and identify with in our own lives or populations and their construction or respect for what they are (in the riddance of judgment upon such different cultures and peoples across our planet); I have also learned the discipline and attentiveness that one must pay in order to truly understand and envelop these concepts using the L.I.S.T.E.N. strategy or general maturity which has helped me propel myself in such a class. In band, my musicality and personal or combined growth of my comprehension of music, its foundation and complexity, its design and components, the ability for me to express this through my flute playing, my leadership as first chair of this section and as a collaborator in the entirety of the band, my asserting myself into more demanding and challenging pieces, my reflection and understanding of the expression, style, and utmost context behind every song, and so much more that has embodied me in the acronym R.E.Hear.S.A.L. and general expectation or personal expression. Though, Ms. Ballinger has portrayed so much more about music and performance on an instrument in a band that one may not expect, having us read and deliberate or write on the uncovered histories and connotations of our music, that possibly can connect us just a little bit more sympathetically or empathetically to our music, write informational passages and delectable stories in our interpretation and research/ background knowledge about such pieces, has made each concert and musical occurrence of Sierra Middle School a massive social and memorable event through our own writing assignments and other contributions that she may provide,  let us form our own chamber music groups and learn, intuitively, how to manage and be successful in performing our handpicked songs without a conductor, has encouraged us to play and practice these musics steadily outside of school throughout the school year, has provided us with several enthralling and inspiring "field-trips" where we either are preforming ourselves in distant locations or are in a fascinating and riveting music associated (or sometimes non-music) related event, let me delve and explore the genre of Jazz music and collaboration of being in a Jazz band as well, and has essentially inspired and uplifted me through a musical career throughout my future academic years in high school and potential to continue playing and expressing my musicality beyond such a stage as well. Fundamentally, these two animated and influential classes, and the kindhearted and considerate teachers who run them, have provided me to add more expression and liveliness, the impression that I create throughout my life, to the basis of my identity and the dullness of a life without personal talents or passionate features that enhance their presence in the monotonous and indifference of society, like the accent on a particular letter in a word or the graceful, bewildering solo of a certain instrument within an entire band. Whether these two classes are developing my personal skills and competence socially and individually throughout my life and increasing my understanding of myself and of the entirety of my community or the world, or just giving me something to do and practice on a rainy day, they equally increase my well being and apprehension of life and all its vast expanse of components.  So, I hope you both have a wonderful summer, despite the current conditions, and keep inspiring people like me to live life with a little bit of jazz or to roll their tongue once in a while. They'll need it.

Thank you again!
- Aidan Jacobs

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You ladies provide me with the nutritional food that I need during a long day of school. Thank you ladies all so much for what you do with making sure that we have food for lunch. I could not thank you enough!
~Olivia Jahner

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Thank you guys so much for all you do. You guys set us up on the right path and treat us so kindly. I could not ever wish for better teachers than you guys because you put me on the path for success. Without you guys I would not have the ambition to succeed in education that I do now. Thank you guys so so much!
- Olivia Jahner

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Dear Colorado Teachers,
You have all been so supportive and have made this year very special for us. You have shown us that hard work and determination leads to success. Thank you!
- Alexia Leonard

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I thank you not just my teams teachers, but all the teacher in our school!

-Skyler Ferguson

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Than you guys for everything you have done for  us, and I know it has been challenging through this time right now, but you guys are pushing through it, so thank you!

-Skyler Ferguson

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Thank you so much for an awesome year! You are all great teachers and have made this year so much fun!

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Thank you all so much for being the face of our school! You are always there to help those in need and greet people with a smile . You all work hard to help our school community wether that’s helping parents with questions or signing in a late student. Thank you so much for everything that you do in our school!!
Malea Yoxsimer

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I am so grateful that our student council had such great leaders this year! Mr. Knight, Ms. Flocken, and later on Ms. Elliot, made this year so amazing! You guys taught us to be leaders and role models. You showed us how to work hard. Thank you so much for all that you did! This year was amazing!
-Maddie Kirkpatrick

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I am really grateful to have such amazing Student Council Teachers like you guys! You guys always make me laugh and are a very good team!! You have been amazing Teachers and have done so much for our Student Council. You guys are amazing and we couldn't have done it without you!
-Jordyn Filpi

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I really appreciate all that you guys have done for me. You have been so nice and supportive through everything!! Thank you for everything and I will definitely stop by next year!
-Jordyn Filpi

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I wanted to thank you guys for everything you have done for me this year! I really appreciate it! You all have been very flexible and very nice with everything you have done. I couldn't have done it without you! You guys mean SO much to me and I will always remember you! I miss you guys and I will definitely stop by next year and say hi!
-Jordyn Filpi

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Dear Challenger Teachers,

There are no words. No words to summarize my absolute graciousness and gratitude for your care and attentiveness to grow my education and learning. No words to describe the constructive connection that has been formed between our lives though every moment and experience that I have had this school year. No words to accommodate the notion that my personality, my ethics and morals, my knowledge, my maturity, my health, my abilities, my sociability, my expression, my stance, and so much more has flourished due to your concern and your consideration for my personal mental, emotional, social, and physical growth and, inevitably, my identity as well. You have not gotten me prepared for my freshman year of high school with my development in mentality and physicality at this time, but have ultimately given me an insight into the function and basis of an intriguing and expansive foundation within this country's, world's and universe's history, present occurrences, and undocumented future with the tools, intuition, and the people who will lead me through a successful and prosperous life. Without you, my purpose and character- my essence- would not be sustained and evolved in the rest of my education and my existence, and my regard and interest for the components in this world would barely be noticed, let alone explored unto fulfillment. Without you, I could never imagine discovering myself for who I truly am. So, there are no words. Nothing  can dignify, physically, the vastness and depth that has been conjured among us, as a team, to not only maintain the intelligence, activation, animation, observation, contemplation, and capabilities of a blossoming mind, but the inquiry and questioning that will keep us invested and ready for all the obstacles, challenges, and trials that we will come to face. Yet, at least we can reflect and recollect on all the moments in the past year, from the first, nerve-racking day that commenced this wondrous, remarkable, and captivating  experience, that will give you an idea of the appreciation that I give to you.

"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn."

- Benjamin Franklin

Thank you again!
- Aidan Jacobs

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Chloe Beasley

Dear Mrs. Cofual,
Thank you so much for helping me with NHD this year. I know it was long and really hard for you to balance the help between all of your students, but you were able to help us do a lot better than we would have without your help. With you help and dedication we were able to place 3rd in the finals for NHD. Thank you so much for your help!

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Thank you for making our learning fun and providing us with life skills other than math language arts, science and social studies. Also thank you for  working hard and giving us a break from normal classes.
-Kamryn Hartzell

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Thank you for making a great learning environment for all of the students. You have set us up for successes and taught us so many things. Thank you staff in the cafeteria for providing us food and a clean space. Thank you office staff for greeting us every morning and being hard working, there are so many more. In general thank you all of sierra staff for everything you do.
- Kamryn Hartzell

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Thank you for keeping the building clean.  You work so hard and some of sierra does not realize it but you truly are a hidden hero.
- Kamryn Hartzell

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You have mad this year extremely amazing. Thank you for all of the hard work you have put into the school year especially now. You have been a big help to so many students and you put us on a path for success. I miss you guys and hope you have a great quarantine. Hope to see you soon, Thank You!!
-Kamryn Hartzell

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Thank you so much for making learning fun! We miss you guys so much! Thank you for helping us learn something cool and fun and to most of us, something new! Thank you!  Ashlyn B

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You guys are the BEST. You're so positive all the time and very creative. This year was the best school year I've ever had. THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Srinidhi S.

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Thank you so much for a great year! We miss you all so much and we can’t thank you enough for making this year a great one! We all had a fun time learning and spending time in your classes! -Ashlyn B

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Everyone can very much appreciate your hard work that you put into our classes, and the way that each of you make learning fun in a new and different way. (We students also thank you for giving us a slight break in between the day because trust work is hard!) But, thank you so much for being there for us each day, and we greatly miss you. Thank you very much.

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Thank you so much for helping out our school, and making sure that corona didn't get to us early. ;)
Even though some of Sierra may not know how much you do, we greatly appreciate you doing the work that most people don't want to do, and doing it very well. Thank you very much.

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Thank you so much for keeping our school clean! You guys play a big part behind the scenes! Thank you for making our school really represent our core values! You guys are awesome!
Maddie Kirkpatrick

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Office Staff-
Thank you so much for greeting us every morning and talking to us at lunch! You all have made SMS amazing! Thank you for caring about us!
Maddie Kirkpatrick

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All of our team appreciates you so much, and we greatly miss you.We all love your sense of humor that you all have special to you.  It is sad knowing that we will not be able to have you next year, and that will be  and is a very weird change to think about. Thank you for making our first year at sierra fun and exited, and we will all miss you greatly.Thank you very much.

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Maddie Kirkpatrick
Thank you so much for making my year so enjoyable! It was so fun to have an elective to come to every day! I loved being in choir and learning so many things! Thank you for making this year so fun!
Maddie Kirkpatrick

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Thank you for doing your jobs! I really apreciate all that you do for SMS, and without all of you guys, SMS wouldn't be the same!
- Gianna W.C

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Thanks for making learning this year a blast! All of you guys are awesome teachers and I had so much fun learning and spending time with you all in class!
- Gianna

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Dear Torreys Teachers,
Thank you guys so much for what you have done for all of us.
Mr Addington- Thanks for being the teacher who always understood us and was someone who we could talk to. The way you teach us is such a different way that made me enjoy math. Also, thanks for putting up with us crazies during class, and after school.
Mr. Baitz- Thanks for always making us smile and knowing just how to answer our questions. I love having fun and experimenting in your class!
Mrs. Kelly-  Thanks for understanding how we want to be taught, but pushing us to our limits.
Mrs. Rzodkiewicz- (I hope I spelled that right) Thanks for making learning so involved and teamwork built. Also, for putting up with us spelling your name wrong.
Mrs. Procik- Thanks for putting up with our crazy weird selves and teaching us how to take care of ourselves.
Mr. Roberts- Thanks for understanding that very few of us actually enjoy push-ups and are scared of basketballs.
You all made this school year a fun and enjoyable one, I am likely to never forget it! Thanks again,
-Natalie Beaumont

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Thank you so much for working hard and making learning fun.

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Team Platte teachers,
Thank you so much for making this year amazing. You are very kind and work very hard I really appreciate it. Also thank you for being helpful in the classroom and online. Thank you and miss you all!

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Thank you elective teachers for making learning fun!

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Thank you for everything you do to keep our building clean!

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The office staff always have heart warming smiles and happy attitudes when you walk in the office. They are patient and kind. They represent Sierra beautifully, so when you walk in the office, you can know what Sierra is about! Thank you for your hard working and dedicated hours! Miss you all!!!!
-Sofia Z

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Thank you to the wonderful Sierra Office Staff for making life so much easier for us teachers! You keep the school running smoothly and it is always nice to see your smiling, friendly faces in the office. We truly appreciate the incredible work you do!

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The Rio Grande teachers are  AWESOME! They made every moment amazing with their with their love and positivity. They make learning fun and enjoyable. I know how hard teachers work to make us have a great experience and I really appreciate it. I love how dedicated they have been to get us through this hard time. Thank you so much!!
-Sofia Zaugg

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Dear Mr. Roberts (aka Roger),
Thanks for making P.E. fun! I have never spent so much time laughing while working out! Thanks for making us smile! See you next year.
-Maddie Kirkpatrick (ann)

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Dear Team Platte teachers,
Thank you so much for all that you have done. This year has been awesome. Thank you for putting so much effort into teaching us and making sure we understand everything. Thank you for being so understanding during online learning and being there for us. Thank you for having team spirit, and trying to bring our team closer together. I miss you all!
-Maddie Kirkpatrick

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Dear Challenger teachers thank you for a great year and helping us be prepared for High School. I really appreciate all the time you put in to teach me everything and supporting me through these hard times. I miss you guys so much hope you guys are doing well at home.
Thank you so much!
Sincerly,
Aaliyah Stribling

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Thank you for everything that you are doing for us. You always answer are questions quickly, and care about us more as people with lives rather than students. You also give us a good amount of work, and never give us too much.
Thanks!
Chase

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Dear Torreys teachers,
Thank you for all the hard work you put into teaching us. Thank you for always caring about us and being there to support us. I really miss seeing you guys and I hope that all of you are doing well at home. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Sarah Sultan♡