Social Committee Teacher Appreciation Week Compliment Wall by Melanie Arminio

Maryalice Pietropaolo

marminio2 — 2020-05-04 12:48:03 UTC

You are the one of the most amazing, compassionate, kind and understanding people and teachers I have met. Everyday I am in awe of you and I am so fortunate to have spent so many days, physically and virtually with you!
XO Arm

5th Grade QuaranTEAM

marminio2 — 2020-05-04 12:52:15 UTC

You guys are the absolute best; professional, kind, awesome, funny, hard working and easy to work with. Thank you for being you, for your collaboration & expertise. You are outstanding and I am lucky to be with you to weather this unprecedented time.
:) Arminio

Tira Cirolia

marminio2 — 2020-05-04 12:55:01 UTC

When I met you back in 2005, I knew I discovered a very special person. You are such a wonderful teacher and friend. Not only do you do it all for your class, you even take time to teach me how to teach Fundations to Vincent & share materials with me I might want to use. I am so thankful for your friendship! 15 years and counting, my friend.
Love Mel

To the Kindergarten team: Thank you so much for working as one cohesive unit. It is apparent that we have been able to rely on each other's strengths to support each other through this crazy time. Cheers to all!

2020-05-04 12:59:48 UTC

Audrey Goldenberg

marminio2 — 2020-05-04 13:01:00 UTC

You are always my go-to for an amazing hug, a bit of advice or a friend/shoulder to share all of life's celebrations, conundrums & difficult times.
Love, Mel

Laura Wechsler

2020-05-04 13:03:25 UTC

You are an amazing teacher, confidant and friend. I learn from you daily and feel incredibly fortunate to have you in my life. Love you!
Carol

Sue Alexander

2020-05-04 13:07:34 UTC

You are one of my favorite people! I have loved working with you on both the 3rd and 4th grades. You are a wonderful friend, who is always there for me, and you are an amazing teacher. I thoroughly appreciate you.
XO, Carol

First Grade Team

enolan27 — 2020-05-04 13:11:46 UTC

Through thick and thin we get there together! Mix and Mingle is sorely missed.
Betsy

Aliciane Elkins

2020-05-04 13:11:49 UTC

Seventeen years of friendship is a long time! I love you to the moon and back. You are a fabulous teacher and friend, and I love that I can always pop into your room to say hi, vent or snag a hug. You are the best!
XO, Carol

Fourth Grade Team

2020-05-04 13:14:26 UTC

Thanks for bringing some sunshine to this quarantine! I love that I can lean on each of you for something different (thank you!), as well as our collaboration throughout this all. There's no I in team! :)
Moroney

Third Grade Team

mdesjardin — 2020-05-04 13:18:49 UTC

It has been amazing working with you all through this rather challenging time. It has been incredible how we have all come together to support each other and our students. I absolutely love being part of this team!
Michelle

The Second Grade Team

2020-05-04 13:21:39 UTC

Thank you for all of your support with everything during this crazy time. I truly appreciate your collaboration and chats! We've got this and we're all in this together! Sending virtual hugs!
Tira

Amazing AIDES

enolan27 — 2020-05-04 13:39:16 UTC

Thanks to all our aides without whom we would go crazy.
Betsy

CUSTODIANS

enolan27 — 2020-05-04 13:40:24 UTC

Hope you guys are all healthy! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Betsy

My Distant Murray Family

2020-05-04 13:47:34 UTC

I miss all of you dearly and I am amazed by all the hard work and extra time you are putting into distance learning during this difficult time. You are all truly amazing teachers, co-workers, and friends. I have learned so much from each one of you over the past 15 years. Thanks for being so awesome!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
xoxo
Leigh-Ann

THANK YOU!

2020-05-04 13:57:07 UTC

Many thanks to all of my smart and amazing teacher colleagues for all of your support and help during this time of new learning for all of us. Thanks to the social committee for recognizing TAW! Love to all! XOXOXOX
Miss you all!!
AnnMarie

Karin & Marni

2020-05-04 14:20:50 UTC

Truly, I would be lost without you (and lost out in cyberspace -- for sure! ) Every day -- brick and mortar or virtual -- I know my life and teaching would be significantly less joyful without you in it. Thank you for being the best ever friends, colleagues,role models,teachers and all around good people. I'm thankful for you every day.
xoxox
Maureen

Fourth Grade Team

2020-05-04 14:26:22 UTC

Thank you for collaborating on what matters most while allowing each of us to preserve our individuality as people and teachers. I appreciate your perspective, sanity (relatively speaking...), and collegiality.
Here's to us -- go team!
xo Maureen

Murray Family

2020-05-04 14:30:05 UTC

How lucky I feel every day to be part of such a smart, caring, thoughtful, dedicated family of educators. Every day,I am thankful for our shared devotion to the little people whose minds and hearts are in our care. You all make Murray a wonderful community for everyone fortunate enough to be a member. Here's to you all for who you are and what you do.
xoxox
Maureen

To My "Army of Love"

marminio2 — 2020-05-04 14:30:29 UTC

Dara, Maryalice, Kim, Rebekah & Cori, our group chats get me through. Thanks for helping me do life in quarantine, and in general. You ladies are amazing in every. single. way.
~Melanie

Second Grade Team

dtaylor133 — 2020-05-04 14:35:50 UTC

Thank you for our chats, collaboration and laughs. Couldn't have gotten through this crazy time without each of you!
~Danielle

Audrey Goldenberg

dtaylor133 — 2020-05-04 14:39:12 UTC

Thanks for....everything! I appreciate your friendship, collaboration and support more than you know.
~Danielle

Arm

mpietropaolo2 — 2020-05-04 14:45:26 UTC

You are an amazingly kind, thoughtful, creative, compassionate and supportive friend and teacher. I feel so fortunate to get the chance to spend each day and work with you as we navigate life, kids, (our own and our Redwoods) and all that this crazy world brings our way. Thanks for being the Arm to my Pit :)
XOXO
Maryalice

Dara

mpietropaolo2 — 2020-05-04 14:52:32 UTC

There are not enough words to tell you what you mean to me. I cherish every day that we have spent together over the last 18 years and feel so blessed to call you my friend. Thank you for all that do to support me and all of us as we navigate this craziness.
XOXO
Maryalice

marminio2 — 2020-05-04 14:54:02 UTC

Army of Love

mpietropaolo2 — 2020-05-04 14:56:21 UTC

Thank you for your friendship, your laughter, your honesty, your shoulders to cry on and for lifting me up when I need it. Life has thrown us some crazy curve balls, but I know that I can weather all of it with you by my side. Can't wait for us all to be back together again soon!

Love you ladies!
XOXO
Maryalice

Maria Elena

2020-05-04 15:00:25 UTC

Thank you for playing music and bringing smiles in the morning brightening up children, teachers, parents as their children enter the school bringing smiles into their faces whether happy or sad. Thank you for the different playlist you play to coincide with the happenings of the moment.
😷

Carmen Bauer

marminio2 — 2020-05-04 15:01:22 UTC

There is no one like you in the world. Your heart, your kindness, warmth; all of it is in this amazing person we get to call our friend. You are amazing at what you do and we are so grateful, blessed and lucky to watch you at work.
xoArmPit

To All The Aides

2020-05-04 15:06:47 UTC

Thank you for the endless hours and love you give the children when they need a shoulder to cry on, listen to a silly story or joke or just to give a hug to that child that needs it and for always putting the children before you.
Thanks to all the team players that make it easier especially during recess by cooperating and working together.

Melissa Catral

marminio2 — 2020-05-04 15:07:06 UTC

You are the cherry on top of our crazy Redwood Sundae :) Thank you for all you do, all the love you share with the class and for all of the ways you support our children & us.
xoxo ArmPit

Thank you to our nurse and assistant

2020-05-04 15:11:52 UTC

You are always there to care for a child that may just need those sweet words to make them feel better, for taking such good care of our school children. 😷

5th Grade Team

mpietropaolo2 — 2020-05-04 15:33:30 UTC

I am so glad to be a part of such an amazing group of people. I am very proud of the work that we are doing and the dedication that we all have for our kids. Thank you for all of the laughs, the support and understanding throughout this crazy time.
XO
Maryalice

Third Grade Team

lorraineleddy — 2020-05-04 19:26:15 UTC

From my very first day in Mamaroneck, you have all been so welcoming and such a joy to work with! I learn so much from you all daily - you are amazing teachers and amazing people. I'm happy we get to laugh together through all of this! Thank you for everything! -Lorraine

Mary Alice & Melanie

2020-05-04 19:35:32 UTC

For bringing sunshine, laughter, collegiality -- and booze -- into all of our lives -- thank you. You navigate the social life of our school with humor, grace, compassion and generosity (not to mention the ability to throw a wild party!). I know I speak for all of us when I say we truly appreciate all you do to bring our Murray family together -- even now, and especially now. Thank you for all you do for us. <3<3<3

xoxox
Maureen

Nancy Belone

2020-05-04 23:20:16 UTC

Thank you for making the numerous copies you do daily and the laminating. Without you, we would be lost. 😷

Second Grade Team

aweiner25 — 2020-05-06 01:49:40 UTC

What a bright and talented group of educators. I respect and appreciate each of you. I have learned and grown from all of you. Thank you for sharing, supporting, and working collaboratively. Most of all, thanks for making me laugh. Laughter is important medicine these days!
Audrey

Carol Moroney

2020-05-06 22:45:10 UTC

Thank you for being the dynamic, professional and hysterically funny co-teacher and friend that I've come to know and love this year! What co-teaching has taught me through the years is that there are amazing and long-lasting collegial and personal relationships to be had. We just have to open ourselves up to them!
xo
Laura W.

AnnMarie Cerbone

2020-05-06 22:47:58 UTC

You are and always will be a source of inspiration. Whether it's your innate ability to reach and teach any child or your willingness to share your equally innate cooking talents, you never disappoint! I also just love your humor and your beautiful soul.
xo,
Laura W.

To our dedicated Murray Aides

2020-05-06 23:23:49 UTC

Thank you for all of your help throughout the year with the children, with the cutting, the copying, the organizing, covering bathroom breaks for teachers, playground and lunchroom work, bulletin boards, EVERYTHING you all do on a daily basis to help us get through the day with some sanity. Even though our year was unfortunately cut so short, you all still have reached out to see if we teachers need anything or see how we are doing at home. This week and always we appreciate ALL that you do for us.
XOXOXOXOXOX
AnnMarie

Kim!

2020-05-07 12:29:02 UTC

Thank you for being the amazing person that you are. You are an amazing teacher and you inspire me to be better. Thank you for being my other half especially through this crazy time. Most importantly, thank you for being my friend.
Love you!
Rebekah

My Army!

2020-05-07 12:35:52 UTC

Thank you for being the amazing individuals that you all are. The laughter and joy that you have brought through this crazy time has been the medicine my soul needed. Love you all!
Rebekah

My Work Wife

2020-05-07 17:42:43 UTC

Rebekah - You are an amazing educator, colleague, and friend! I do not know where I would be without our friendship and work life together. I don't think I would be able to handle this remote learning journey without the constant laughter you provide and the endless facetime conversations. Good thing we are on the unlimited data plans! Being married to you just makes sense.❤❤❤❤❤
I love you!

Dara

2020-05-07 17:49:33 UTC

For being the most thoughtful, generous, and considerate person on the planet. I know I speak for the entire Army when I say you always know the exact thing we need to hear and exactly when we need to hear it.
I cherish our friendship more than words can tell.
❤ -Kim

The Army

2020-05-07 17:52:56 UTC

There are no words...you keep me going! ❤Kim

Maryalice,

2020-05-07 23:55:33 UTC

I am so grateful for our friendship and the fact that you finally "let me in". To think I could be doing this job without you by my side is unimaginable. I love you!
❤ Kim

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

2020-05-08 12:27:33 UTC

So happy to work alongside each one of you. I miss you all!
Jill Patricot

Ethan Rivel

kharris150 — 2020-05-08 12:30:21 UTC

Remotely, or closely, you are ready to preempt our technology needs! You are incredibly mindful of all of us who may need assistance and you help us all gracefully. Thank you for being a good egg.

Karin

Maureen and Marni,

kharris150 — 2020-05-08 12:32:40 UTC

Thank you for being the wind above and beside my wings. I know you are here, there, and everywhere, every day to be my brain collaborators. You make this situation and all experiences better.
Much love and appreciation always..
Karin

Carol,

kharris150 — 2020-05-08 12:38:36 UTC

You make me laugh right side up and upside down. Thanks for being ultimately optimistic and supportive.You do handstands for your students and me.

Remotely, yet closely- Karin

Melanie & MaryAlice

kbrennan85 — 2020-05-08 12:47:25 UTC

Thank you for always being there when I need someone to listen. I miss you both and hope you are well.

Betsy,

kbrennan85 — 2020-05-08 12:48:53 UTC

Thank you for being a tried and true friend. You always have the right advice and feedback when I need it most. Furthermore, I can always count on you to support me...even when we don't agree with me.

Your favorite Pagan friend!

To all of you -

2020-05-08 12:52:52 UTC

As I read this, I am struck by the immeasurable talent, kindness, intelligence and grit Murray Avenue of made of. And to the Social Committee, who always supplies the perfect balance of whatever is necessary for whatever the occasion. The result fills me up, and creates such gratitude - especially now.
As we know, this is my last rodeo. To go out in this way is a trip - to say the least. Thank you for working with me.

Melanie,

kbrennan85 — 2020-05-08 12:55:42 UTC

I miss you! Our long talks about meal prep and sharing recipes. You are the best food wife ever!

Army of Love

dlepofsky — 2020-05-08 13:10:34 UTC

I may not always be there with you. But I will always be there for you. You bring joy, strength and laughter and for that I am so grateful. Love you! Dara

Michele Pinkas

dlepofsky — 2020-05-08 13:12:55 UTC

My partner in crime. I am so grateful to have you as a colleague and friend. I miss running groups with you and going to cherry lawn. You make me laugh and smile all the time. You are an amazing person and friend. Love you!
Dara

My Murray Family

dlepofsky — 2020-05-08 13:16:15 UTC

I am so grateful to work with such a dedicated staff. You all inspire me everyday with your compassion and dedication. Thank you!!
Dara

Special Education Team

dlepofsky — 2020-05-08 13:17:59 UTC

All of you are so gifted and dedicated to all your students. The way you have faced this remote learning and have continued to support your students and families while tending to your own is amazing. Thank you for always making my job easier. I appreciate the ongoing support and partnership as we continue this journey together. Dara

Laurie McShae

2020-05-08 13:20:27 UTC

You are a phenomenal teacher, friend, bookclub and church buddy, and more! I'm lucky to have you in my life, as are all of your students.
XO, Carol

Murray Mental Health Team

dlepofsky — 2020-05-08 13:20:58 UTC

Lauren and Suehay, I feel fortunate to have you as my support team. I am grateful for the daily collaboration, laughter and at times tears. Thank you for all you do for me and our Murray Family.
Dara

Audrey

2020-05-08 13:23:17 UTC

We've been through it ALL...with countless laughs to share. You are my person and I thoroughly appreciate your friendship. You are an amazing teacher; whom I have had the pleasure of working very closely with and learning with and from. Love you! ~Carol

Karin and Maureen,

2020-05-08 13:32:15 UTC

Thank you for being with me for every step. I really don't think I would be able to get through every day without you. You make me want to be a better teacher every day. Love you guys so much!
-Marni

Lunch Bunch

2020-05-08 13:56:41 UTC

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Thanks for picking me up and carrying me along. xoxo

Marni, Karin, Michelle D., and Maureen...my side of the world

2020-05-08 13:59:15 UTC

Tucked away in a corner, far from the other classrooms sits a little room. Thanks for saying good morning, sharing a smile, asking how are you today.

I miss you!!

Linda DeLasho

5th Grade Team

2020-05-08 17:03:05 UTC

I am so blessed to work alongside the smartest, funniest, and most dynamic teachers. You have been there to talk me off the ledge more times than I can count! I appreciate all of your kind words, insights, and listening ears. I would be lost with you!

Love,
Aliciane

Carol,

2020-05-08 17:07:00 UTC

Both in and out of the classroom you have been my soft place to land. I can't even begin to express how much your friendship means to me. You brighten up every day with your positivity and bright smile. And, you have the best shoes. :)
xoxo Aliciane

Murray family,

2020-05-08 18:30:57 UTC

I miss you dearly and I am sad we can't connect at the moment to share stories, catch up, and support each other. I have no doubt you are doing a fabulous job teaching remotely, keeping your families afloat, keeping your homes decent, and trying to stay sane! So here's to you all!
xoxo,

Caroline

Everyone and Mother’s

astone82 — 2020-05-08 18:52:16 UTC

Just wanted to thank everyone for what they have done, and what they are doing. I am very proud, impressed, and lucky to work with an amazing staff. Thank you for all that you do. For all of you who are mothers, have a mother, are a soon to be mother, or are a mother in some way, have a Happy Mothers Day.

Arelys and Tina

astone82 — 2020-05-08 18:54:14 UTC

Thank you for having a great impact on my children this year.

2020-05-08 19:19:22 UTC