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Rachel Zeemin Hughes

Thank you to Mr. Susnik at Liberty for stepping in while Mr. Tracy spends some time with his new baby. It can be hard to fill in during a normal year, but this year had to be extra hard. I know the kids are super excited to see Mr. Tracy again but have thoroughly enjoyed being at school with Mr. Susnik in the meantime!

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I wanted to give a huge shout out to our teachers at Periwinkle Elementary. Everyone has done an amazing job transitioning to in-person again!! You make it look so easy!!!

From the Classy Ladies and Gents

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Etsuko Wisherd

Thank you Oak Grove teachers!! Mrs Jantzi, Mrs Young, Mrs Trower, Mrs Crow, Miss Miller, Mrs McCool, Mrs Morris, Mrs Pena and Mrs Wagner!!!! My kids had wonderful time and made so much memories at Oak Grove!! They are heading to middle/high school this fall... We will miss all you teachers and staff!!! THANK YOU!!!

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Meghan Robledo

Super duper shout out to Mrs. Gilder, Mrs. Mairi, Laura Goldstein, Misty, Christi, Leslie, Sara, and Teresa in SLC at Takena Elementary! Mrs. Gilder has gone above and beyond for my son and helping him and I understand his assignments, as well as remaining upbeat and positive though all the changes that have been thrown her way.

Mrs. Mairi and all the SLC staff have been absolutely amazing, and have supported my son since kinder, and we both are going to be super sad when he moves on in the fall of 2022. He has gained so much confidence with all of your help!

Laura has been also amazing this year with my son, doing speech through zoom isn’t easy, especially trying to have a child understand where their tongue should go, and how their mouth should look without physically being able to see them in person. Ernie and I are so happy with everything you all have done to help Revan, and I’m thankful for all of you for being there for him, and even sometimes me!

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Tara Thompson

Thank you to the staff at South Shore for keeping this crazy year fun, every Friday theme days. They bring some joy to us all.

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Christine Robinson

Another Shout out to Ms. Romero at Oak Grove Elementary!! She has creatively supported our 5th grader through a year of virtual learning. We appreciate her diligence and were sad to say goodbye when our son moved to in-person. But that leads to our next shout out, Mrs. Crow welcomed our sun in such a positive way. He is loving being in her class and we are grateful she has made this transition so smooth.

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Mandy Jennings

I’d like to send a huge thank you to Mrs. Erskine at Meadow Ridge Elementary! This has been a year of challenges and through it all she has found creative ways to engage and support my daughter and the other kids in her class. She’s always positive and innovative!!! We couldn’t do it without her and we appreciate her so much!

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Michele Perce

A big shout out of appreciation and thanks to Ms. Fifield, Mrs. Spires, Mrs. Rizer, Mrs. Larson, Mr. Narce, Mrs. Renshaw, and Mr. Silbernagel, at NAMS. You all are superstars!! Thank you for all you do for our kids! THANK YOU!!

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Christine Robinson

Shout out to Ms. Young at Oak Grove Elementary!! She is an amazing 3rd grade teacher and deserves a TON of appreciation. Our family is grateful for her hard work and dedication. I hope you feel super celebrated today!!

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Diane Edwards Slamp

A big thank you to Miss Cornett at Central!  Rocco has really enjoyed having her as his teacher.

Hats off to all that have worked to scrap this year together.  You are appreciated.

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Sarah Thoma Rae

I would like to thank Mrs. Jill North at Timber Ridge.  She has been such a huge blessing for my son.  They have an amazing bond. Thank you for all the work you have done

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Paula Wilson

Shout out to South Albany High School  and Timber Rigde School  Thank you all for the amazing work you have done with my children! Their grades show it but so does their attitude, and the way they talk about you at home. Thank you for keeping on even in all the changes that have happened!

Ms Myer, Mr Peck, Mrs Mehlhoff, Mr Hanson, Mr Kramer, Ms
Katie Gisler, Mr Hummer, Mr Phaly,

Mrs Jackson, Mrs Rhonda McDonald, Mrs Zahlmann-You all are ROCKSTARS!!!

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Shawna Gojenola-Kennedy

Mrs Heley 3rd grade CDL teacher for Oak Stingers

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Leanne Lesko

Just a shout out to the terrific teachers and all the certified staff that make BIC at Fairmount such a wonderful place to learn and grow. I witness daily these warrior teachers engage with the kids that need so much love and patience to learn and grow. No challenge is too large and no victory is too small for Special Programs!!

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Christine Mosbaugh

Melissa Johnson at North Albany Elementary School has been such a powerful and stabilizing force for my son this year- through all the shifts and changes in school, her ability to see gifts, address challenges, and offer support to a class full of kids- is inspiring.

Thanks Mrs. Johnson and all the NAE staff supporting our kids.

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Tiesha Williams

Megan Pena has been amazing this year! We’ve been fortunate to have her teach our forth grader at Oak Grove and she has gone above and beyond time and again. Answering emails, texts, phone calls, and extra zoom calls. She’s been encouraging when challenges have arrived, always with the best interest of the kids. Megan- thank you for making a tough year a great year despite all of the obstacles. We are so thankful for you!

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Tara Thompson

Thank you to a few teachers at SAHS Scott Swearinger, Jason Henkel, Alina Nicklas, Chelsea Palmer, for all your support.

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Chloe Alley

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of the teachers that have continued working and trying their hardest during these tough times. We appreciate all you do for us students! Special shout out to all of the teachers and staff at South Albany

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Sheryl Miller Clemetsen

Shout out to the GAPS teachers who switched over this year to do Albany Online! THANK YOU!!

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Angela Strauss

I know I am a day late and I hope I don’t forget anyone, but I wanted to say a huge thanks to all the teachers working with our kids this year! Miss Tori and all of her staff and Mr. Hein at Lafayette, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Jensen, Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Louber, Ms. Stanfield, and Mr. Johnson at NAE, and Mrs. Hannan, Mrs. Bottaro, Mrs. Radtke, Mrs. Pallari, Mrs. Wind, Mrs. Wendring, and Mr. Nelson at NAMS as well as Mrs. Kesterson, Ms. Cindy Kim, and Mrs. Karen Cunningham! You have all been amazing with each change and punch thrown your way! Thank you!! I wish we could have done something more tangible for you! Maybe next year, we will be back to the “norm.”

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Shay Brunson

Thank you to Mrs. Ferrari, Mrs. Elliot, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Jordan, and the staff at SAHS for working so hard this year to help my kids feel special and to help them learn.

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you included, but this morning was exactly what I think we as parents want to see for our kids while they can’t be in the classroom. If you would please share this with Mrs. Griffith, I would greatly appreciate it.
 
Thanks Marla!
Lisa Nemes
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time, he engaged with the kiddos, and provided exceptional communications about what he was doing, what they should be doing, how to navigate things, and what to do if things went a little sideways, the content he included on his SeeSaw page has my little one super excited about learning; I cannot sing his praises enough. Please pass along our immense gratitude to him, as he was such a bright spot in the learning journey this week.
 
I know this week has been so rough on everyone, teachers, students, and probably you included, but this morning was exactly what I think we as parents want to see for our kids while they can’t be in the classroom. If you would please share this with Mrs. Griffith, I would greatly appreciate it.
 
Thanks Marla!
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Janna Lee Roles-Smothers

Want to give a shout out to GAPS Transportation Dept.

Especially our Dispatchers LeeAnne Barker Poris , Tony Morrison , Laura Moreno Quadros , Tamara Walker

Without you we would just be buses with no direction!!! This has been one crazy year, with so many changes we lost count, and now for another big one 1 Month before school is out!! Thank you for always having a smile for us bus drivers, being there when we need you, being there for all the parents, and being the amazing team you are!!! This hasn't been an easy year for anyone!!

Thank you for all your hard work, I don't think many people know how hard your job is, But you all do it with Grace!!!

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Angelia Pittam

Teachers along with our school district are really putting students first during this crazy time! You are this generation’s super heroes! Your due diligence and hard work have not gone unnoticed.

Gratitude for your patience with parents.

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Thanks WAHS for offering the ACT test! Always supporting our kids and letting them know their will be life after COVID. Many memories to be made wherever life takes them!

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Kate Clark

I was a little nervous about this mornings first drop off in a year. It was one of the smoothest drop off lines I have ever witnessed. Thank you Oak Stingers for making it safe for our kids.

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Cynthia Danford

Thank you NAE my son Ronnie was so excited to receive a you’ve been gotcha’d and a glow in the dark charm.

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Alyssa Wiens

Shout out to Miss Cant @ Meadow Ridge. She has been amazing with my 1st grader and is always quick to respond to concerns. She has been doing everything she can, including helping Jax after class when he is struggling. It is truly appreciated and I thought she deserved recognition. Thank you Miss Cant!!

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Jill Nelson

Our family is so thankful for Mrs. Andersen at Central! My son and I had a zoom conversation with her to talk about what the day will look like for CDL vs Hybrid when things reopen. She explained it all—the details of what a day looks like in each model. She mentioned how she’ll go from teaching the hybrid students in the morning, pick up her own kids from their schools, then teach the CDL students in the afternoon. My son commented, “Wow! That sounds like a lot more work for you than even what you’re doing now!” He was right. We appreciate all the work our teachers are doing!

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Thank you Technology Department, because no one in the district thinks to thank them for all their hard work during this pandemic … They have been working tirelessly and they only get complaints and never any recognition. 

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Elizabeth Craig

I want to give a huge thank you to transportation. They have been doing a wonderful job!!

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I wanted to thank Mr. Barlett and Ms. Hall at SAHS for helping my daughter with this terms schedule.    Thank you for going above and beyond and coming up with options.  You're awesome.

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I wanted to thank Mr. Barlett and Ms. Hall at SAHS for helping my daughter with this terms schedule.    Thank you for going above and beyond and coming up with options.  You're awesome.

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Want to give huge happy shout out to Calapooia teachers Mrs. Crociatz and Mrs Clark you made this boy super happy !!! Thank you for connecting with kiddos and going the extra mile really appreciate all you do !!!! Tyson is loving middle school and will be so excited to be in the building next year !!!

Stephanie Moss

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My kids had a great day at school today. Gratitude and Respect. Just thought I would share that. Thank you South Albany High School / GAPS Hope the rest of you did as well.

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My kids had a great day at school today. Gratitude and Respect. Just thought I would share that. Thank you South Albany High School / GAPS Hope the rest of you did as well.

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Angelia Pittam

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Mrs. Lange has been fantastic.

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I've been working on the updated Event Manager System, and translation has been a bit complicated. Patricia spent extra time and was super understanding when I would get pulled away to take care of other things will getting the information together for her. I super appreciate everything that the Welcome Center does! They are truly awesome, and I love having such amazing co-workers!!

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Huge thanks to Rachel for always answering questions so quickly and for giving us such great information!  Thank you for the time you put into your presentations and communications to train us and make the murky waters clearer.  I appreciate all you are doing for staff and students to keep us safe!

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Deb Bailey
Our 6th grader is doing well too. She loves to be on the computer (all the time, ugggggg) but really no zoom fatigue or screen exhustion at all. As far as turning everything in electronically, she has leanred A LOT about google docs and online platforms - all good skills to have.

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My daughter is rocking it. And I love to see her do soo well. This girl has been through so much more than Covid in the past 5 years and even more in the past year. Yet she is rocking school and doing so amazing. I think Mr. bucks at Tangent is super dang awesome. We appreciate you.

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My daughter is rocking it. And I love to see her do soo well. This girl has been through so much more than Covid in the past 5 years and even more in the past year. Yet she is rocking school and doing so amazing. I think Mr. bucks at Tangent is super dang awesome. We appreciate you.

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Stephenie Reed

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Thank you for making me feel so loved and cared for during such a difficult time in my life. BIG thanks to Alyssa Maciel for taking good care of my students while I was away. Super grateful for my team!

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I would like to Thank Ms. Wright for  stepping up and getting a Zoom Social for all the kiddos at South Shore.  She was hearing and seeing the need for kids to connect outside of just school work time.  Kids were wanting to talk to other students or trying to show  their favorite new thing.  She saw the need and then discussed it with Mrs. Beltran the principle.  She set up times during Wednesday between the times kids have music and p.e.  The kids join a zoom social at a certain time for there class times.  By the way it is K,1,2. and 3,4,5  that can join together.  The SEA's have signed up to do special things in different group such as show and tell, jokes and funny stories, drawing and being creative, Legos. read aloud. Kids have been joining and having a great time. Thanks again Ms. Wright for seeing the need and acting on it. Also thanks again for the SEA's help making this happen.

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Thank you to Emmalee and Elisabeth for leading with care compassion and understanding during a time where we are all stressed. Not only are you there for the kids that need us now more then ever but you are also there for the staff that support you. Your efforts do not go unnoticed and we are so thankful for the two of you.
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Lindsey Hadder

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Thank you, Tara Dixon (McKinney-Vento District Liaison)

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Thank you, Tara Dixon (McKinney-Vento District Liaison)

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A big shout out to our McKinney-Vento (homeless student) Liaison. Tara works tirelessly to serve our most vulnerable students and families. After hours, she can often be found visiting shelters or researching resources to help these families face hardships and move forward with dignity while creating an action plan for improving their futures. Many students lives have gotten better through Tara's amazing efforts. Thank you, Tara!

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Thank you so much teachers! Y’all are Rockin it this year with all the unknowns that we all have been faced with. I am thankful for all teachers but especially those of the special education classes. They have anywhere between 10-15 kids in their class all with individual needs. Trying to do virtual for these kiddos is not easy yet they try their hardest and adapt what they can to support our kids. Limited in person school is an option for some and the teachers and their aides are amazing! The kiddos that go to limited in person are the ones that have the most one on one needs. They are also the ones that may not be able to understand what a pandemic means. I witness teachers on a daily bases fully protected with face mask, face shield, medical gown, and gloves just to make sure they are keeping themselves and our kids safe. Teacher’s are super hero’s in my book! Thank you for everything that you do for our kids! Mrs. Bartlett, Miss Ramsey, and Mrs. Freebourn at Memorial Middle School y’all are a blessing! Hailey loves you all! Mrs. Tope at NAE Ronnie is doing so well at virtual under your guidance. We love you too!!

Cynthia Danford

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Thank you to the "Jennifers" at the District Office--Jennifer Sullivan, Jennifer Gird, and Jennifer White. You have each supported our Preschool Promise grant implementation in important ways. I appreciate your expertise as you make sure all sectors of our district get brought into the process--from Facilities, to Technology, to the Business Office, and the ESD. Most importantly, I appreciate the patience and generosity you've shown me all along the way!

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Thank you to the "Jennifers" at the District Office--Jennifer Sullivan, Jennifer Gird, and Jennifer White. You have each supported our Preschool Promise grant implementation in important ways. I appreciate your expertise as you make sure all sectors of our district get brought into the process--from Facilities, to Technology, to the Business Office, and the ESD. Most importantly, I appreciate the patience and generosity you've shown me all along the way!

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I am so proud to be part of a team that works so well together, and takes the time to build lessons that engage students! You are such a fun group of teachers, and I look forward to our continued work together this year.

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Thank you WEST ALBANY & NAMS for the first 9 weeks... we laughed, we cried, and we’re excited to have a fresh start Monday with hopefully more laughing than crying this next quarter

But the teachers at these schools have done their best to engage the kids and continue to educate them from a distance. It’s not easy for all the different reasons that have been pointed out at some time or another, but you need to know you are appreciated and your care & concern for the kids are obvious. Thank you

Amber Boshart

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We are so blessed to have Brianna Trower Wagner as our 5th grade teacher at Oak Grove. Watching how she manages the logistics of online teaching is amazing. Whiteboards for interactive practice, thumbs up/down for full class involvement when everyone is on mute, so many different little things!! She is caring, engaging, tough, supportive, and energetic. I’m not saying we haven’t had tears, or that it’s easy when my son needs help and I can’t help him (because of my own work) before he has to log back into class, but it’s ok. We’ll be ok, and I know that for me, it’s because Brianna is on the other end of the line for both of us. Thank you so much!!

Alicia Moselle

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Shout out time to Mrs. Filley at Periwinkle and Ms. Baylie at the Boys and Girls Club. The club has a set schedule for the kiddos to have "mental" breaks from the computers, well those times are the set times for the class zoom reading groups. My son really really NEEDS the extra help with reading since his Kindergarten year was cut short by Covid.

Mrs. Filley and Ms. Baylie connected and came up with a schedule for meeting and making time for my son to be in a zoom reading group. Thank you both so much! Means more than you know

Jamie Borgmann

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Huge shout out to Mr. Emick of Memorial. He has gone above and beyond to make this time enjoyable. Including using his Halloween Saturday to host a virtual party for his students.

If you can get a bunch of middle schoolers to not only willingly come to a zoom on a Saturday with their teacher but stay and enjoy themselves...well...you rock.

Jodi Yoder

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I know a lot of parents and kids are struggling and that the school year doesn’t look the way we wanted to, or the way it was supposed to. I was honestly VERY stressed out about distance learning (to the point of tears) because I was afraid I was going to cause my daughter to be unsuccessful because of MY short comings as a parent. She has a 3 year old little brother who wants to do EVERYTHING his sister does and we also have a 3 month old baby at home so there are a lot of moving parts each day but, her teacher Mrs. Susan Corder is seriously incredible. She has been nothing but patient and supportive. I honestly am in awe with how much my daughter has already learned and retained. I also think it’s getting a bit easier each day. I for one appreciate how hard the teachers are working to try to ease the burden of distance learning for both parents and students.

Nicky Piatt

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I would just like to say a shoutout to all the high school teachers here during this time. Many are going way beyond the students needs and trying there hardest to do what’s best for the students school work and mental health I’ve had many teachers help me when I’ve communicated with them that I’ve needed them and almost all the teachers take time to point out the mental health of there students and what they can do to help them. This is not only a hard time for our community but the teachers here at gaps who are trying there best to meet the needs of every student. I know we don’t say it enough but the students at south really do appreciate everything they do.

Esperanza Herrera-Moore, SAHS

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Thank you for all your hard work teachers!!

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Thank you for all your hard work teachers!!

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Sienna Bogart

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I wanted to recognize and thank our elementary teachers for the energy, patience, and kindness they continue to demonstrate to our kids. Maestra Juran, at South Shore, deserves special recognition for letting my daughter demonstrate to her Spanish small group how to make brownies. She’s been looking forward to it all week and that’s the first thing she wanted to tell me about when I got home. It would have been easy to say no but it turned into a great learning activity. Great job, South Shore!

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I wanted to recognize and thank our elementary teachers for the energy, patience, and kindness they continue to demonstrate to our kids. Maestra Juran, at South Shore, deserves special recognition for letting my daughter demonstrate to her Spanish small group how to make brownies. She’s been looking forward to it all week and that’s the first thing she wanted to tell me about when I got home. It would have been easy to say no but it turned into a great learning activity. Great job, South Shore!

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Andy Winn

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Kim Harper
Mrs. Bailey at Sunrise is amazing tysm for being so great!

Shirley Hurtgen

Agreed! I work along side of her and Mr. Kennedy (teachers aide) and they are an amazing team! She really is awsome to watch. She is always so inviting, supportive and creatively keeping the kids interested and on track! Mr. Kennedy is the best support staff any kinder class could ask for. What a wonderful team! I get to tag along....wow!!!!!

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Mrs Merwin at Timber Ridge is amazing!  She’s incredibly patient and thorough. Thank you for your hard work

Becca Pierce Johnson

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Huge kudos to Casey Sheets, Counselor from West Albany High School! We met virtually with her to discuss our son’s new 504 plan.  It was an in-depth meeting and she was well prepared for it.  Steps and timelines were outlined with actions planned if we don’t hear back from her or others in a timely manner.  She was very professional but compassionate.   And yes, I will be emailing the principal, superintendent and board about this awesome experience!

Huge thanks to Shay Brunson for mentioning this program to us!  She’s a life saver!

Amy Sears Fandrem

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Shout out to Ray Charles!! He is always so prompt to help out and always brings a positive attitude with him. Truly the unsung hero of our district. Thank you Ray!!

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Shout out to Ray Charles!! He is always so prompt to help out and always brings a positive attitude with him. Truly the unsung hero of our district. Thank you Ray!!

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Just want to give a shoutout and a big Thank You to Lucas’ Math/Science teacher Kerrie O’Brien from Memorial Middle School. We had some tech issues yesterday and she really went all out to help us through it. None of the stuff going on right now is the teachers fault and I hope and pray that even when the parents get frustrated, that they are kind to them. We will make it through this together. They really are here to support us!!

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Our family would love to lift up Mrs. Prouse and Mrs. Lloyd! Both of my children are loving being back at "school." Both teachers are making their day engaging, fun and challenging. The work they put into their day and lessons is evident and it is clear they are understanding of the challenges of online learning. We are forever grateful!
- The Cox Family

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Thank you so much to North Albany Elementary staff and teachers.  Mrs. Weldon, thank you so much for stretching yourself to support my kindergartener and thank you Ms. Willoughby for 

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Thank you so much to North Albany Elementary staff and teachers.  Mrs. Weldon, thank you so much for stretching yourself to support my kindergartener and thank you Ms. Willoughby for 

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Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Yencopal at Oak Elementary

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Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Yencopal at Oak Elementary

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Always helping us troubleshoot technology and answer our questions with kindness.

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Meadow Ridge sends a big thank you for your snack pack delivery support. We so appreciate  your help on this important service.

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BIG UPS to SCHOOL OFFICE MANAGERS and REGISTRARS for doing ALL the things ALL the time! You ladies have mad skills and are ridiculously IMPRESSIVE!

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BIG UPS to SCHOOL OFFICE MANAGERS and REGISTRARS for doing ALL the things ALL the time! You ladies have mad skills and are ridiculously IMPRESSIVE!

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Liberty Elementary & Memorial Middle School 

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Thank you Mrs. Pierce, Mrs. Crockett, Mr. Emick, Mrs. Bates, & Ms. O'Brien!  Thank you Liberty staff & MMS staff.  We appreciate you all!
Howard Family

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In such a difficult time, I just wanted to say thank you to the Memorial Middle School staff for all their hard work!

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We’re at Timber Ridge and I want to give kudos to the 6th grade teachers on super quick responses on email questions. Great work!

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We’re at Timber Ridge and I want to give kudos to the 6th grade teachers on super quick responses on email questions. Great work!

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Keep up the good work!  We really appreciate the hard work you've put in trying to make a difficult situation the best it can be.

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You've been amazing this week.

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Shout out to all the AMAZING teachers doing the
Best they can learning on the fly a completely new way of teaching! They keep showing up everyday teaching our kids even when I know most would rather see their students in person. Thank you! And we appreciate you! All your hard work isn’t unnoticed. - Rachel Miller

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My first grader just started yesterday and I’m very impressed!  There have been a few little tech issues, but Mrs. Lange just rolls with it and it’s been great.  We get a message each evening to let us know what is needed for the following day, which is so helpful.
Go Gators!

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I thank you for making learning possible for the kids under such new and challenging times!

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I want to thank my Mentor Teacher Becky Koontz. She has been so strong, kind and helpful. I really appreciate all of her hard work and support. It is so wonderful to have people like Becky rooting you on. Thank you Becky!

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A HUGE SHOUT TO BIC STAFF: Walburn/Keys  Thank you for making this as easy as you can and aways the encouraging word. Thanks So Much

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A HUGE SHOUT TO BIC STAFF: Walburn/Keys  Thank you for making this as easy as you can and aways the encouraging word. Thanks So Much

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A huge shout out to Periwinkle Elementary School!! They have been soo helpful with questions, always a warm greeting and when I couldn’t get home from work in time to pick up my sons packet from the school, they had someone drop it off. Thank you thank you thank you!! - Heather Klenski

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A huge shout out to Periwinkle Elementary School!! They have been soo helpful with questions, always a warm greeting and when I couldn’t get home from work in time to pick up my sons packet from the school, they had someone drop it off. Thank you thank you thank you!! - Heather Klenski

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Grateful for Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Smith at Lafayette Elementary!

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Grateful for Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Smith at Lafayette Elementary!

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These are difficult adjustments, but you both have helped make it the best experienc so far! I appreciate the effort and patience you have with the kids and making the best out of these times. Grateful for you!

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We have a freshman and junior this year doing virtual learning until they can go back in person. They had a good first week back. Both were glad to connect with other students and meet teachers. One said “online school is kind of nice because the teacher can mute the disruptive students, I wish they could do that in regular school” ha ha. You guys survived the first week of tech issues, learning a new program, poor air quality, fires and a thunderstorm on top of Covid! PJ really likes Spanish with Mr.Allison. Ethan is enjoying weights with Mr.Kid (you have to be creative!)  But, you’ve all done an overall great job navigating so many things. Thank you so much.
- Austin Family

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I always tell people how much I love our school and what an amazing staff we have there. Every one of my kids has thrived in the environment they have created. We can’t wait to see you in person and even through a screen I can see you genuinely care about my kids and want them to succeed. I can’t express my thanks enough and if I could give everyone of you an E-award this month I would.

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I see first hand how hard you are working, the hours and hours going in to learn and prep for this incredibly challenging change. I SEE YOU...and I appreciate you more than words can say. It’ll get easier...know you are making a difference and these kids love you. Thank you.

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Ms. Mochmick is so kind and patient. Even when kids or even herself are having technical difficulties she keeps a positive and patient attitude. Her tone is calming. She's demonstrated her commitment to making this a good experience for everyone. Anytime I've reached out, she's been very responsive. Can't wait for Liam to meet her in person.  😊

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Way to go Tristan Heisley  principal at Calapooia MS. American Idol or The Voice will be calling soon. Way to model vulnerability and courage in your awesome music video.

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THANK YOU SOUTH ALBANY Principal/Assistant Principals, STAFF,  ASSISTANTS, Janitors, Cooks, IT DEPARTMENT, Ground Maintenance, Parents and Last But Not Least, OUR INCREDIBLE REDHAWK STUDENTS.  I appreciate all of you and the determination we have to get students engaged all day in academics even with poor air quality and the HURTS of 2020. I am a teacher there and admire everyone helping make this school year work. Caw-Caw!!!

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THANK YOU SOUTH ALBANY Principal/Assistant Principals, STAFF,  ASSISTANTS, Janitors, Cooks, IT DEPARTMENT, Ground Maintenance, Parents and Last But Not Least, OUR INCREDIBLE REDHAWK STUDENTS.  I appreciate all of you and the determination we have to get students engaged all day in academics even with poor air quality and the HURTS of 2020. I am a teacher there and admire everyone helping make this school year work. Caw-Caw!!!

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Office staff throughout the district who helped parents that called on Monday navigate Seesaw & Canvas without knowing what it looked liked.

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Shout out to Ms. Zuercher, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Zanotti, Mr. Mertz, and Mr. Bennett along with the rest of the awesome staff at CMS for making my daughter's first week back amazing.  She's been so excited to see and interact with her teachers and classmates and I have seen first hand all the hard work that each of her teachers are putting in to make sure every student in their class feels connected and engaged!

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Shout out to Ms. Zuercher, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Zanotti, Mr. Mertz, and Mr. Bennett along with the rest of the awesome staff at CMS for making my daughter's first week back amazing.  She's been so excited to see and interact with her teachers and classmates and I have seen first hand all the hard work that each of her teachers are putting in to make sure every student in their class feels connected and engaged!

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I have watched my student re-animate and come back to life having interactions with his teachers and classmates! Teachers are keeping kids engaged in writing and talking with each other. It fills my mama heart to see my kiddo so excited to 'go to school'!

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I have watched my student re-animate and come back to life having interactions with his teachers and classmates! Teachers are keeping kids engaged in writing and talking with each other. It fills my mama heart to see my kiddo so excited to 'go to school'!

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The teachers have been AWESOME! So patient and very clear on going through Canvas and showing the kids how to do stuff. - Michele Perce

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The teachers have been AWESOME! So patient and very clear on going through Canvas and showing the kids how to do stuff. - Michele Perce

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It takes a village to keep our kiddos learning during covid.....thanks to the teachers and support they are tirelessly learning these new programs too! ❤️ we will get through this! - Amy Herzog

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It takes a village to keep our kiddos learning during covid.....thanks to the teachers and support they are tirelessly learning these new programs too! ❤️ we will get through this! - Amy Herzog

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NAMS teachers have been AWESOME!! Smiling faces, helpful, patient with the students, and way supportive!! I so appreciate all of you and all you have done to help my child feel comfortable with what is going on.  THANK YOU!

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Thank you to my son’s teachers, Mrs. Rappé and Ms. Powell at South Shore! You’re doing an amazing job and I know it’s hard, but you are persevering and making the best of it and it is noted and seen!

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Thanks for making this week fun and engaging  for your middle school students!!! You made the first week a success. I appreciate the great communication and patience! Keep up the awesome work!!!!

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I want to thank everyone at Oak Elementary and Timber Ridge Middle School for all their work and dedication getting my kids in class. Even though the first day was a little bumpy, the rest of the week has gone well for my kids. Both my kids are so happy to be back in classes and all the teachers have been so patient and really amazing as the kids and parents navigate with the new technology and answering all our questions.

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This has been a challenging time for everyone but it must be so much harder for all the teachers out there. Thank you for working around the clock to help our kids. Yes there have been bumps in the road but you all always stay so positive and uplifting for our kids. Ronnie says thank you Mrs Tope for being such a great teacher! Hailey is excited for school and misses in person classes but she is trying her best with her daddy by her side. A HUGE thank you to Mrs Bartlett and team for all they have done to try and help my little girl succeed at this! From the bottom of our hearts we are so grateful!

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Thank you teachers and support staff for working around the clock for our kids! It hasn’t been easy for us parents but I know it has been even more difficult for teachers. You truly do rock and we couldn’t do this without your positivity, encouragement, strength, and knowledge. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

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Thank you all for being so patient, understanding and kind towards the students and their parents! You are the very definition of excellence!

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I have four kids doing virtual school this year through the school (not Albany online). I have one in grade school,/ one in middle school and two in high school and let me tell you they are all loving it! Everything has been going great! They are able to get to their assignments, complete them and login daily! Yes there were a few hang ups the first few days but that is expected with anything new to us (even a new job) its life, and totally normal! ...The positive understanding attitudes  of all the teachers are absolutely refreshing! That’s what great leadership is made of! I am very pleased with how much the kids have been learning in just the few days that they have been back ! I know teachers have it rough in the classroom with distractions and I feel like the kids get a more one on one personal instruction experience this way but also have the aspects of breakout rooms with peers to work on ideas and assignments! The kids are actually excited about school and completing their assignments! They all help one another and it’s more of a family discussion at dinner time, lunch and breaks! My kids come to me with ideas, questions and reassurance during the day in between their classes! I’m also able to help and support the teacher throughout the day and what she’s asking of them to learn! I think there are many great aspects to doing school this way! The kids are learning how to use a computer and send and attach different documents which will be a benefit in their future for jobs and using the computer to complete them! I was also thinking of some of the other benefits that the online learning brings although thankfully my kids haven’t had to fresh with it but it prevents others from being bullied! I think that was a big thing in schools that was continuing to happen and the teachers did not have time to address it along with a lot of other distractions, doing school this way eliminates all of that! I also love seeing all of my kids work together to help one another with skills on the computer and all of their assignments and homework!  I love it being a family discussion so that they get ideas and their mind is constantly flourishing with new information! I am absolutely satisfied with the online school and think it was one of the best moves we could actually make for the children they can actually get a one on one time with their teacher and send them a message for help and get a response. I know sometimes that it is also hard for kids to ask for help in a group setting so I think there are quite a few benefits and once the parents get a routine and settled in with it they will realize it’s what’s actually best for the children,  they will learn to embrace the new way of doing things  and Learning, thank you all for being so gracious and wonderful leading these children into such a new way of doing things that’s navigating in uncharted territory and your doing wonderful!

B. Gaslin

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Sending kudos to Ms. Krusemark! Thank you for your patience an warm welcome into 2nd grade! Sawyer has been so excited to start school each morning!

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Big thanks also to all the principals leading your buildings during this time.