Shirley Clarkson is Retiring!!! by Andrea Clarkson - Marvin Heights PS (1110) https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n After 42 years, she is retiring as #7 on Peel's seniority list. Please leave her your best wishes! en-us 2018-05-17 03:02:47 UTC 2023-02-28 17:45:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/261443754 2018-05-17 03:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/261443754 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/261447539 2018-05-17 03:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/261447539 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/261447566 2018-05-17 03:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/261447566 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/261447682 2018-05-17 03:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/261447682 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/261447716 2018-05-17 03:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/261447716 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/261447761 2018-05-17 03:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/261447761 Enjoy some rest and time for yourself, you deserve it. all the best to you from Kevin and the custodial team https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/262638232 2018-05-22 11:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/262638232 Shirl, I wish you all the best as you embark on this new chapter of your life. Homestead will not be the same without you! All the best with your renos and adventures! The best is yet to come! xo Lori L. https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/262688563 2018-05-22 13:43:14 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/262688563 p0115858 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/262713612 Shirley, Homestead just won’t feel the same without you. I wish you all the best on your retirement and know you’ll be living it up with many new adventures!!  Xo Hana]]> 2018-05-22 14:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/262713612 HPS is going to miss you! Wishing you all the best of everything this next chapter has in store for you. Just think of all the outdoor time you'll have now!?! And the Packers will be the receivers of your undivided focus! Cheers to you! p0061961 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/262729813 Big hugs, Theresa]]> 2018-05-22 15:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/262729813 All the best for an amazing retirement! Enjoy your long weekends! Lindy xo https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/263204904 2018-05-24 01:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/263204904 You are an inspiration! Love, Yasmin https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/263793067 2018-05-26 15:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/263793067 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/263793109 Life is a circle.  The end of one journey is the beginning of the next.  You will be very much missed at Homestead but wishing you all the best on this next adventure!
Yasmin]]> 2018-05-26 15:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/263793109 You have been a part of many celebrations at Homestead and now we celebrate YOU! https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/263793571 Yasmin]]> 2018-05-26 15:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/263793571 I don't have random pictures of you...and I totally regret it, as this would have been the best opportunity ever to use them! Thanks for helping me in my first grade 3 year! Give me your supply number ASAP, I need a week in October. michael_cairns https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/264019490 All the best!
Mike]]> 2018-05-28 12:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/264019490 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/264671097 On to the next chapter. Enjoy the time with your family, and all that spare time. Hm what will you do? It was a pleasure working with you. Amy xo


]]> 2018-05-31 02:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/264671097 You are such a wonderful person, friend, colleague and teacher. Always embracing the moment. We will miss your broomstick at Halloween, your wonderful outfits for the Old Britannia School House, and of course your smile. You have made a difference in the lives of many. Enjoy the next chapter in your life. https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/264872645 Laurie]]> 2018-05-31 19:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/264872645 My fondest memory - I will never forget the day Mrs. Clarkson came to my rescue. A bird flew into my classroom and startled me! Mrs. Clarkson fearlessly swooped into my room and gently guided the bird to the window and back outside - MY HERO! https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/264872691 All the best Shirley,
Laura ]]> 2018-05-31 19:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/264872691 Best wishes Shirley on your retirement! Enjoy the well deserved rest and take the time to do things just for you. You have contributed so much to education and you will be missed. https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265008631 xoxoxo  Lynne

]]> 2018-06-01 11:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265008631 Shirley, you are an exceptional teacher and a very wonderful and caring person. It has been a pleasure working with you and learning from you. Homestead will not be the same without you. I will miss you greatly. I wish all the best in your retirement. You deserve it. https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265009397
Ian]]> 2018-06-01 12:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265009397 Forty-two years as an educator is an incredible accomplishment! I cannot imagine the number of young people who have been guided, loved and supported by you throughout your career! Shirley your influence will be missed by students and staff, but now your time is your own! Wishing you the best as you continue your journey! https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265037422 Debbie]]> 2018-06-01 14:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265037422 Homestead wont be the same without you. https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265067598 Very few people have dedicated themselves to their job the way that you have.
Now it's time to take some time for yourself. Travel, relax and enjoy life, you deserve it.
We will miss you Shirley.

 Jenn, Cynthia and Dawn]]> 2018-06-01 16:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265067598 Had a great start here at Homestead years ago! Working with you and having you as a Grade 3 chair helped me learn a lot, Shirley! Will always cherish those memories!! https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265074858 Meera :)]]> 2018-06-01 17:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265074858 Shirley, I loved working in your class so many years ago. You are an exceptional teacher who has never lost the zest to teach with passion. You are admired by so many. You will be missed at Homestead. I wish you all the best as you begin this next chapter of your life. Lots of love, Andrea XO https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265089982 2018-06-01 18:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265089982 It was an honour to have worked with you. Your passion and dedication to this job is so admirable. You will be greatly missed and I wish you all the best for what is to come. Kelly XO https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265090464 2018-06-01 18:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265090464 Homestead will not be the same with out you. On to new adventures and lazy days. All the best. Amy :) xo https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265097303 2018-06-01 19:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265097303 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265470820 "You don't have to be a star baby, to be in my show", " Don't go breaking my heart" songs heard on the radio circa 1976......42 years ago. Time to "Let it roll...down the highway"
Keep your terrible towel waving!
Cheers,
       Steve Booth]]> 2018-06-04 18:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265470820 You have been an example to us all of perseverance, patience, dedication,wisdom and every other good thing a teacher could be. All the best to you, Nancy Gibson https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265473174 2018-06-04 18:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265473174 p0038989 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265683886 Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement!  After 42 years of teaching, it’s time for you to relax and enjoy!  Love, Trisha]]> 2018-06-05 16:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/265683886 Next Year's EQAO Question https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/266857931 "Mrs Clarkson has been teaching for 42 years and Mrs. Hunter has taught with her for 15 years.  Represent the number of years they have been teaching together as a fraction.  Now convert it to a decimal."
Thanks for your collaboration in teaching and your friendship in life.  Janine]]> 2018-06-12 16:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/266857931 Shirley, you are such an inspiration to us all. I loved working with you. All the best on the next chapter of your life! You will be missed. xoxo https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/267977457 Afshan ]]> 2018-06-20 16:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/267977457 Mingling at the party. https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270438 2018-06-23 01:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270438 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270475 2018-06-23 01:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270475 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270504 2018-06-23 01:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270504 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270526 2018-06-23 01:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270526 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270538 2018-06-23 01:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270538 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270552 2018-06-23 01:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270552 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270570 2018-06-23 01:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270570 Trying to find Shirley in the photo https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270595 2018-06-23 01:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270595 The amazing cake that Andrea, Shirley's daughter, made. Such talent! https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270620 2018-06-23 02:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270620 A very special Shirley Clarkson "Monday News" delivered by Indira https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270660 2018-06-23 02:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270660 The Dunce cap https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270720 As Shirley has seen many of her students over the years wear the Dunce cap on their visits to the Old Britannia Schoolhouse, we thought it was her turn.  Her Dunce cap is special though because Shirley is "A Homestead Pioneer."]]> 2018-06-23 02:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270720 The Garden Stone https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270789 This gift is something that we hope will go with you wherever your next journey takes you and as you look at it, we hope you will fondly remember and realizes the lives you have touched. You have made an impact on your students, their parents, and your colleagues and friends. 42 years is an amazing accomplishment that shows your dedication to the profession and we hope that as you sit in your garden, you are reminded of the influence you have had on so many.]]> 2018-06-23 02:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270789 A standing ovation for Mrs. C https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270914 2018-06-23 02:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270914 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270977 2018-06-23 02:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268270977 Enjoy your very well deserved retirement!!!!! Please keep us in the loop with your adventures and visit!!! 😊😊😊 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268271343 Christine ]]> 2018-06-23 02:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268271343 Thank you for your guidance and wisdom over the years. I have learned so much from you! I wish you all the best on your new endeavours. https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268292524 Casey]]> 2018-06-23 14:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268292524 Congratulations Shirley and all the very best on your next chapter! It was a great pleasure working with you, thank you for all your help and guidance over the past years. You're a great source of inspiration, enjoy your well deserved retirement, xo, Niki https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268304523 2018-06-23 19:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268304523 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268307329 I consider myself very lucky to have had the privilege to work with you. You took me under your wing when I was a new grade 3 teacher who really didn't have a clue.  You gently guided me and gave me encouragement when you knew I needed it. You were always willing to listen and give advice with challenges along the way. When I became a new mom you comforted me and reassured me that I was on the right track.  Seeing you with your family at your retirement dinner was just beautiful! It is time to focus on you. We wish you all the very best. Lots of Love, Lynsey

]]> 2018-06-23 20:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268307329 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268396794 2018-06-25 02:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268396794 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268449362 I will miss seeing your smiling face throughout the halls of Homestead! May you enjoy every minute of your retired days! 
Xoxo
Lindsay M]]> 2018-06-25 11:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268449362 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268926040 Wishing you all the best on your retirement! It was so easy to see how much you enjoyed your job. I hope you enjoy your retirement as much, if not more than your years of teaching! Stay healthy and happy. You will be missed! Elaine]]> 2018-06-29 02:05:27 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/268926040 Retired! https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/269523677 A few pics of your retirement and last day!! All the best! Lori Lofto xoxo]]> 2018-07-06 02:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/269523677 https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/270148810 A memorable pic with an iconic educator.... a living legend💝! Shirley, you’ll be dearly missed!]]> 2018-07-13 14:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/p0115858/24z3y8281e2n/wish/270148810