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Shout out to always having a highly engaged and super calming classroom experience. When ever I stop by to check in I always leave so happy knowing the kids are getting such a tremendous learning experience!

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To: 3rd Grade Math Teachers
I'm so happy to be working on the same team with all of you! Thank you for all your wonderful lessons and resources!! ❤️❤️❤️

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To Mary Kate Petterson
Thank you for all you do to support our scholars! I so appreciate our collaboration and your "can do" attitude as well as your sense of humor. We've shared some very unique Google Meets over the past year! 💙

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To: Rukshana Brelvi
Thank you for all the support and love you have for our scholars. They're so lucky to have such an excellent math teacher.

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To Xavier Ramdial
So happy to have you on our team! You've definitely reached rock star status - The kids in my class keep asking when they're going to meet you in person since Judy keeps writing you into all the word problems.

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To: Jennifer Watkins
It's been great getting to know you and work with you a bit this year! I can tell that you are extremely dedicated to your students, and are a wonderful addition to the BRCPS family. I look forward to getting to know you more when we're all back in person!

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To: Mary Kate Petterson
I've really enjoyed getting to work with you this year, even though it's all been virtual. I can tell your students love you and that the work that you do with them really makes an impact in our classrooms, too. You're always such a positive person and I really appreciate that as well!!

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To: Gigi Mahoney
Thank you so much for your time and willingness to support your former students, who absolutely LOVE you!!!

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To: Beckhusen
Thank you so much with the data wise planning. You are amazing and I am so lucky to be working with you!!

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To Mr. Bill:
Thank you for everything you are doing to make virtual science accessible and exciting for our students this year. For many of my students it is their favorite class and I am grateful for all you put into the science program.

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To: Christine Beckhusen
Thank you for all of the support and resources you provide our school around data!

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To: Rachel Beck
I appreciate all of your thoughtful feedback and encouragement that is really helping me to grow as a teacher.

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To Christina Devonis:
Thank you for EVERYTHING you are doing to support attendance during such a challenging year.

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To: Jessica Nicholas
I'm so glad you're the ELA Facilitator this year! You are doing such a great job of creating curriculum that flows well thematically and combines social studies and science standards. It's amazing! Thanks for all of your hard work!!

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To maintenance staff:
Because I have been working remotely, I have not had a chance to meet you, but I appreciate all you do to keep our building up and running and safe for everyone!

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To Kes,
Thanks for taking such good care of our sixth graders!

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To Kaia Richards:
Thank you for everything you do behind the scenes to make our school run smoothly! It truly wouldn't be possible without you.

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To Meg Foley:
Thank you for everything you do to support our students!

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To: Jackie Everson
I miss sharing an office with you!! It was always so nice to be able to pop my head around the corner of my little cubicle and ask for your advice - you always have amazing advice. Hopefully we'll be back there soon, but in the meantime, I'm sure you're doing an amazing job teaching 3rd grade!!

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To: Amber Kallassy
Thank you for always being so organized in our consult meetings and making it so easy to collaborate!

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To Alison Spade,
Thank you for always checking in on me. I miss our chats about kayaking!

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To Upper School:
I am so grateful to be part of this community! Being a first year teacher in the pandemic is tough but you all are so supportive. Thank you for everything!

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To: Aaron Gray
I'm sad that I don't really see you anymore (I really do miss our little office), but appreciate all that you must be doing to teach full-time while taking care of all your own kids!! I can't even imagine how you're doing it, but I'm sure your students love you and are so grateful for all of the time and work you put into teaching them, even when you must have so many other distractions pulling for your attention. I hope to be back in the building before too long!

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To Mrs. Buckmire,
Thank you for guiding the Renaissance family through the most challenging year we've had so far.

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To: Jen Watkins

Jen, it has been so wonderful getting to work with you this year. Thank you for your humor and dedication. Your students are incredibly lucky to have you there to help them learn. Thank you also for your support and encouragement of my teaching. You rock!!

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To Susanna Smith,
Thank you for everything you do to brainstorm when a student has some unfinished learning!

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To: Rukhsana Brelvi

I'm so glad we've still kept in touch, despite not sharing an office anymore. :( (I miss it!!). I don't know how you're doing it with your little ones at home, but you are so strong and I'm sure you're doing an amazing job with your students, despite all the challenges of this year. I really admire you're strength, you're amazing!!

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To Marcus Wise
Thank you for everything you do to support the families and our scholars!

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To Veale
Thank you for everything you do to support the variety of needs with our scholars! You handle it all withe such patience!

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To Rachel Beck
I'm so glad you're back! It is so helpful to be able to bounce ideas off of you and collaborate on next steps with students.

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Christine Beckhusen,
Thank you for everything you do to support us with the data collection! All of that would make my head spin! Thank goodness you are there. ( I miss Zumba though!)

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To: KD Hartnett
Thank you for being such a great team lead this year!! You are always on top of what we need and keep communication so well-organized, it's really helpful! You always go above and beyond and we all really appreciate your hard work. Thanks for everything!!

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To: Meghan Lewis
You are such an awesome part of the 4th grade team! Thank you for all of your work on ELA and always offering to scaffold and support our students with different learning styles. Thanks also for always keeping a sense of humor and being such a friendly and kind person!!

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To Pablo,
Thank you for always keeping the building in tip top shape! Our school would not be the same without you!

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To: Kaitlin Carter
I'm so glad you joined the 4th grade team!! I've heard amazing things about your teaching and you always have great ideas at team meetings. I'm really excited to work with you more when we're finally back in the buidling!! :)

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To Monica Linari,
Thank you for always supporting our scholars and keeping the learning at the forefront of conversations! We are lucky to have you.

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To Julia Miller
I love when we get to talk about ELA and share ideas! It is always so helpful.

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To: Ally Little
I've so enjoyed getting to know you, even though it's been virtually. You always have amazing ideas for the team and your concern for the students is always evident. I look forward to getting to know you more when we're finally back in the building!!

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To Amber Kallassy,
Thank you for everything you do to support Renaissance. From listening to our student concerns, to giving guidance to best help kids, I appreciate you!

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To Shelby Galvin
Kudos to you taking over a new position in the middle of the year! We are so lucky to have you!

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To: Kasey Hart
Kasey, I'm so glad we still get to work together in some capacity this year!! I miss coming into your classroom every day! But you are an amazing ELA lead. Thank you for all of the amazing work you've done to coordinate planning and make sure everything runs smoothly. You always go above and beyond and make the slides so beautiful!!! You are an amazing teacher and I'm sure your students love you this year as they did last year!!

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To Mary Kate Petterson:
Thank you for everything you do to support not only our ELs, but all of the learners in the classroom!

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All of Specialty:
Thank you for putting together choice Wednesday specials. I know that is a lot to put together and I appreciate of the work that must take!

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To Third Grade ELA Teachers:
You ladies are amazing. The collaboration and thoughtfulness of this groups is wonderful!I appreciate you!

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To Cari-Ann Dufresne
Thank you for always being willing to share resources and brainstorm with us!

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To: Rukhsana Brelvi
Thank you for always supporting our math scholars. You have taken on a lot as a specialist for two grade levels!

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To Xavier Ramdial
We're lucky to have you join the Renaissance team and support our scholars

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To Upper School
It is such a pleasure to work with such a wonderful and dedicated group of educators!

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To: Marjorie Gardner

Thank you for working so hard to get to know your students so well, and in all of your work to help them to reach so much success. It is abundantly clear to students and families how much you care, and how safe of a space you create for students to learn and thrive in EVERY way. You are so appreciated!

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To Kaia Richards
Thank you for all the work you do for us behind-the-scenes! I truly appreciate your knowledge and your responsiveness! Thanks :)

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To Casie DiCenso
I'm so glad you've joined the Renaissance team. Thank you for always sharing your thoughts and expertise

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To: Lisa Osteen (Razza!)
4th grade loves you! Thank you for always being there for us and our kiddos.  We are so lucky to have you!!
I miss you!

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To Judy Kim
Thank you for always loaning you expertise in everything you do. You are so knowledgable and thoughtful. This is such a benefit for our students.

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To David Bill
Thanks for all your guidance, knowledge and encouragement as we work to create an amazing science curriculum. And a special thank you for making our Wednesday science meetings so enjoyable and chill!

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To Jessica Nicholas
You were the first person I really connected with at BRCPS, and I am so thankful for you sharing your knowledge & insights with me! You totally went out of your way to do that, and I am super thankful!!

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To Kaia Richards
Thank you for always being there for the million questions we ask about students and registrations and Powerschool!

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To David Bill
Thank you so much for sharing your scientific knowledge with us! Also, thanks for sending us the links to all the different resources about vaccines! I am totally using those when we come back from break!

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To: All of Maintenance
There are not enough thank yous to accurately show the gratitude for everything you do. Thank you for all of the seen and unseen hard work!

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To Monica Linari
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge about all things math! I appreciate your organization and all of the resources you constantly share with us at our math planning meetings! You're the best!

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To: Farah Assiraj
Thank you for everything you have been doing to support teachers, students, families, the community. Brining in community leaders to community meeting has been a real treat

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To Rachel Beck
Thank you so much for all that you do for all of us at Upper School! I truly admire all of the feedback you have given me and you are definitely helping me to grow into a stronger educator!

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To Judy Kim
Thank you for all your knowledge and support! I appreciate your voice of reason when I'm feeling not so reasonable 😉

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To Christina Devonis
Thank you for all of your support with our classrooms this year. From attendance, to student concerns, to just listening to us vent, you have been a tremendous support this school year.

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to: Christina Devonis
Thank you so much for all that you do not only for the students but for us teachers as well! Your support and guidance is very much appreciated!

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To: Christina Devonis
Thank you for being you! You helped me so much the last few years - I really appreciate you!

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To: Farah Assaraj
Thank you for everything you do to support teachers and students!

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To David Bill
Thank you for all the work you have been doing for science this year. You are always willing to listen to teachers and make the learning work best for our kids!

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To: Christina Devonis
Thank you supporting all our kiddos! AND thank you for being such an awesome thought partner for Meg and I as we created our SEL materials!

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To Jess Nicholas
Thank you for all the work you have been doing with ELA this year. There has been so much going on but you keep the ELA ship steering in the right direction

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I miss you! Thank you for everything you do to support our students!

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To Tamari Rivera
Thank you for always being willing to hop on calls and help us best communicate with families. Your warm and inviting presence is a wonderful addition to our school.

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To: Greg Perry
We miss you! Thank you for all you have done for our kiddos!

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To Erin Hickey
So glad you've joined our team!

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To Monique Taylor
Thank you for all of the work you do for us and for the families of our students. There is so much work that we don't see and I appreciate you so much!

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To Jess Buttner
Thank you for always listening to our stresses about students and being willing to brainstorm with us. You are extremely valuable to us!

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To the MH Team
Thank you to each and every one of you for being willing to do the work you do. Our school would not be the same without you.

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PRO!
Thank you for everything you do for our students and inspiring the next generation of budding artists!

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To: Kaitlin Carter
This is such a crazy year to start teaching and you have done such a fantastic job! 4th grade is certainly lucky to have you!

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To Ms. Baker
Thank you for supporting the students with their technology skills. I've seen a huge improvement in what they are able to do!

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To: Ally Little
I am so impressed by how seamlessly you joined our team during such a wild school year. Your thoughtfulness, dedication, and kindness shines! We are so lucky to have you on 4th grade!

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To Erin Hickey
I'm impressed how to jumped right into teaching in a global pandemic! That is a lot to come back to but you always give your thoughts during team meetings and that is valuable!

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To Tiffany Flanagan
Thank you for always supporting ELA for the whole third grade team. The resources you share and the thoughts you bring to the team are valuable.

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To: Faith Martin

Thank you for working hard to create a safe space for scholars who need a little extra social-emotional support. A former student of yours still speaks so fondly of you and your class, and it is clear how safe you helped the student to feel, even after they have moved on. We appreciate you and all of your hard work!

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To: Pricilla Paul
I appreciate how you always keep your students abilities at the forefront of conversations. You make sure to challenge them while also making sure to account for where they are currently.

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To: Allison Fountain
I'm so impressed by how you are handling being the lead in a global pandemic. From one former team lead to a current one, your job is not easy. You are handling with grace and joy. Kudos!

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To: Gigi Mahoney
Sending you love that we work so closely on the lesson plans each week. I miss seeing you and working in person. I'm glad we get to work on the lesson plans together

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To: Carrie Ulich
Sending you so much love for being my rock this school year. So may laughs and tears! I couldn't have done this without you.

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To: Meg Lewis
I am so impressed by all of your knowledge, kindness, and hard work. We are so lucky to have you on our 4th grade team- you always go above and beyond! Also, I aspire to have your time management skills!

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To:Julia
I am so thankful that we still get to work together! You are so thoughtful and so knowledgable that you make planning ELA look easy.  You continue to go above and beyond for our team and do soooo much! We are so lucky to have you and so are your kids!

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To: Ms. Watkins
Thank you for working with my friend all year! She has had so much growth thanks to you!

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To: KD
Thank you for taking on the role as our lead! With this very unusual school year you have stepped up and more for our team and kiddos. We are lucky to have you!

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To: Ms. Petterson
Thank you for all of your hard work with my 3 friends. You have worked so hard to ensure that they are logged in and learning. I know how hard you are working with them! I have seen all the difference

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To: Kaia
Thank you for all of your help with Powerschool! We appreciate all you do in the front office.

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To: Aaron Gray
I am so happy we get to work together this year! Thank you for all you do - I know it has been a crazy year and you still do so much for our kiddo!

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From: Faith Martin
Thank you SO MUCH for all of the support you have given me in planning Science. I am so excited for our push towards inquiry and phenomena based learning in the upper school.

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To: Monica Linari
Thank you so much for all your work with Math. I always feel prepared and ready to teach. I see how hard you work on a daily basis for the whole school. We are lucky to have you.

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To: Jess Nicholas
Jess! My fearless leader. I miss you so much and I was so lucky to work and learn alongside you. Thank you for letting me hold your baby whenever I was sad. Miss you terribly!

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From: Kasey Hart
Thank you for everything you do! You have always been so helpful and even this year virtually you have helped so much. Thank you for helping my kiddos with virtual learning.

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To: Maintenance
Thank you for all you do to keep the building clean and safe! Every time I went into the building I felt so safe. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed.

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From: Faith Martin
I miss seeing you in the building. You are so helpful and were always a bright spot in my day!