I am thankful for ... by Ray Gonzalez https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016 A community message board for WRSD. Double click anywhere on the space below to share what you are thankful. en-us 2016-11-21 17:50:33 UTC 2023-03-05 04:30:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Hearts.png We have lots to be thankful for these days. For me, I am thankful ... ray_gonzalez https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139173464 ** to be the Superintendent of Westwood Regional Schools,** to wake up every morning and go to work alongside Board members, administrators, teachers, and support staff who are dedicated to the well-being of ALL students,** to be a part of a community that values and supports education, our schools, and our students ** to live in a free, democratic, and pluralistic country** to have family and friends who make life fun and exciting -RG]]> 2016-11-21 18:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139173464 https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139194458 Realizing tomorrow is never a promise, I am thankful for every new day I am given to spend with my family, friends and co-workers!
Rená :-)]]> 2016-11-21 19:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139194458 WE ARE THE SCASSERRA'S https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139316072 I am thankful for my family, from the ROOTS to the TIPS of of the BRANCHES.  Many of the leaves have come and gone, however, through the years have helped to see some light. 
I am especially Thankful for DYLAN and SKYLAR!!!
THANK GOD for SJR 2017!
HERE WE COME IHA 2021!]]> 2016-11-22 11:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139316072 https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139321949 I am thankful that I have a roof over my head, food to eat, a spouse and family that have unconditional love for me, a profession that makes a difference in the lives of the future generation, and that Christ defeated death so I may live in eternity with Him.]]> 2016-11-22 12:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139321949 https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139327735 I am thankful for my amazing family and for the opportunity to be a part of such an incredible school community.  Having support when you are the "new" person somewhere always makes the transition easier.  Thanks to you Westwood Jr/Sr HS! Go Cardinals! 
Mr. B]]> 2016-11-22 12:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139327735 -the laughter of children https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139328632 -great friends and colleagues
-a family with undying support
-fuzzy friends
-Slim Jim's
-Gummy Bears
-A Zygiel

]]> 2016-11-22 12:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139328632 -smiles, hugs, pizza, family, chocolate, sunshine, respect, Scouts and the love of those I cherish the most. https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139328965 D.Dias]]> 2016-11-22 12:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139328965 - For my wife and children https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139332390 - My friends and family
- The Brookside Family
- Our wonderful 3rd grade class of 3AM!!!
- Italian food
- Sports
- ESPN

Craig Mandaglio]]> 2016-11-22 13:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139332390 Thankful for my BIG, Italian family, laughs and adventures with friends, having the opportunity to explore the world, being able to do what I love each day https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139334509 -M. Bellifemine

]]> 2016-11-22 13:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139334509 I am thankful for life, health and my family! https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139338029 2016-11-22 13:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139338029 I am thankful for: https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139338707 - My Family
- My Dogs
-The Chicago Bears! 
-The Westwood Wolverines/Cardinals! 
- Peppermint Mocha's
Ms. A]]> 2016-11-22 13:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139338707 Thankful that I love my job. danielle_sommerville https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139339426 It's so nice to have a place to work where I feel I make a difference, where I am supported, and my abilities are recognized. ]]> 2016-11-22 13:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139339426 stephanie_schumacher https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139340357 I am thankful for the opportunities that I have been given, my family (especially my mother), my friends, my health, and chocolate (yum!)

S.Schumacher]]> 2016-11-22 13:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139340357 https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139346181 I am thankful for my loving family, friends and colleagues, and each and every student who makes me smile everyday.  I am blessed to LOVE what I do!
DZ]]> 2016-11-22 13:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139346181 I am thankful for my husband and daughter, my family (all 30 of them!!!), my inlaws who are hosting me for Thanksgiving and my friends! https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139353357 K. Oldak]]> 2016-11-22 14:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139353357 I am thankful to live and work in this supportive community. https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139353375 2016-11-22 14:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139353375 https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139360584 I am thankful for
-my children
-my husband
-the health of my family
-a wonderful job filled with amazing staff I am privileged to call my friends]]> 2016-11-22 14:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139360584 I am thankful for: https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139388487 Democracy, the ability to be with family and friends. I am thankful for my Mom & Dad. I am thankful for my health. I am thankful that we have humor in our lives. P. Levesque]]> 2016-11-22 15:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139388487 I am thankful for: https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139394115 - My Family
-My Friends
- the fact I love my job and feeli like I go to "school" everyday and not "work"
-being surrounded by a staff filled with caring individuals and wonderful students
-the ability to make a differences in students' lives
-Dogs
-the beauty of nature
- Pizza, Chocolate, and Cheese :-) 

JG]]> 2016-11-22 15:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139394115 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139398116 My family, dear friends, my health, that I have been given the strength to have weathered the storms of life, and for "The Road Ahead or the Road Behind"...Yet losing, not afraid to fall, if bravely we have given all ; for who can ask more of a man, than giving all within his span. For giving all it seems to me, is not so far from victory.]]> 2016-11-22 16:08:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139398116 - For my incredibly fun and noisy and supportive family. For the love and continued health of my family and friends and for my students who make me smile and laugh. https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139407458 DC]]> 2016-11-22 16:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139407458 I am thankful for so much! https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139410373 My most recent reason to give tremendous thanks is this wonderful opportunity to teach kindergarten in such an amazing place.  I have never been as embraced by such warm and wonderful people as I have been here in WWRSD.  It is a truly beautiful and supportive group of people and I could not be more grateful to be here!  A blessed and beautiful Thanksgiving to all!
- S. Lerant]]> 2016-11-22 16:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139410373 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139411299 My loving and supportive family, friends and co-workers! 
-A. Mormino]]> 2016-11-22 16:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139411299 https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139415998 I am thankful for my family, friends, and a great class of kids!
J.Arditti]]> 2016-11-22 17:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139415998 I am thankful for my health and the health of my family. I have learned to never take that for granted. I am thankful for my amazing family, my wonderful friends, and my supportive colleagues. Happy Thanksgiving! https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139417904 Carolyn Meindl]]> 2016-11-22 17:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139417904 I am grateful for the wonderful children that I am so lucky to be around each day, my phenomenal sons, husband and family, and all of the incredibly kind and talented colleagues I am fortunate to work with. With much gratitude for a beautiful life! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139596658 Sue Petersen ]]> 2016-11-23 14:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139596658 I am thankful for LIFE!!!!! Enjoy your families and be thankful for everything good :) https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139596793 2016-11-23 14:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139596793 Happy Thanksgiving michael_attanasio https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139597233 I am thankful for so many things! My wife and our two children - Jack and Cara - and our newest canine son, Flint. We are also blessed to have the opportunity to work with many great students and staff at Westwood - our "other" family. Never stop counting your blessings! We know we have many...Mike Att]]> 2016-11-23 14:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139597233 I am thankful for my children, my family and my friends. I am thankful for Berkeley and all of the wonderful people here. Truly a time to be grateful. xo https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139597537 J.H. ]]> 2016-11-23 14:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139597537 I am THANKFUL... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139597853 for my family & having such an amazing school to work in! ]]> 2016-11-23 14:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139597853 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139597922 my 3 beautiful kids, being healthy and happy, having a great Berkeley/Brookside community to come to work everyday, sunshine, peaceful beaches to visit, friends to make me laugh when I need it most, and an endless list of so many blessings
~S Massaro]]> 2016-11-23 14:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139597922 I am thankful for my family, friends, and the fact that I love what I do here at WWRSD every single day! Happy Thanksgiving! https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139597931 Adelyn Gann]]> 2016-11-23 14:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139597931 I am thankful for... christina_petrillo1_1 https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139598263 -My family, friends & colleagues 
-Italian food (cheese, pasta, pizza.. etc)
-being a part of such a wonderful community (Go cardinals!) 

:) CP]]> 2016-11-23 14:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139598263 I am thankful for... frank_connelly https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139598320 My beautiful family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and the amazing students in our district!!!
Frank C

]]> 2016-11-23 14:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139598320 I am thankful... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139598639 To be principal of an amazing school filled with dedicated and inspiring staff, wonderful students, and the best parent community we could ask for! ❤️️

And of course I am thankful for "other" family at home, my awesome children, 2 pups, and great friends. Wishing everyone a joyous Thanksgiving!!

]]> 2016-11-23 14:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139598639 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139598790 peaceful days filled with sunshine.
Cathy J.]]> 2016-11-23 14:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139598790 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139599147 My husband and 2 beautiful children, 
My health
My happiness
My parents, siblings, and friends 
My home
Wonderful food
The little things we take for granted.
My career and all the wonderful people, students and families I work with and see on a daily basis. Thank you for welcoming me into your family Brookside!
Happy Thanksgiving to All!
A. Parke]]> 2016-11-23 14:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139599147 I am thankful for my health, my parents and brother who are amazing supporters of me. My gorgeous and goofy furry children. https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139599219 -CI]]> 2016-11-23 14:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139599219 Always thankful for.. https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139599429 My health
My family
My friends
My career
My education
My house
My dogs
My baby girl
-AV]]> 2016-11-23 14:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139599429 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139599891 -My smiling boys
-My husband
-Awesome friends and colleagues
-Working heat in my house
-The ability to make every day a great day!
-Dessert... in all forms :) 
I. Yorey]]> 2016-11-23 14:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139599891 I am thankful for: https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139600258 -my children & husband
-my family near and far
-my WRMS work family & First Fridays :)
-the ability to live in a country that gives you opportunity
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE! GO CARDS! *TP]]> 2016-11-23 14:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139600258 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139600317 my family
my friends
my colleagues
my opportunities in life

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
- Winston Churchill]]> 2016-11-23 14:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139600317 So thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139600522 My colleagues. They are the best of the best and I am proud to be a part of such a caring, creative group of people.
S. Phillips]]> 2016-11-23 14:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139600522 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139600940 Family, friends, and the ability to get up every day and do what I love. ]]> 2016-11-23 14:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139600940 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139601521 My colleagues for always being supportive and willing to listen. 
Westwood Regional for allowing me this new and amazing opportunity to work in the high school.
My family (fiance included) and friends for always being there.
And finally but certainly not least my students who are always keeping me on my toes and filling my days with both laughs and lessons.
-A. McKaba]]> 2016-11-23 14:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139601521 I am thankful and ; blessed to have a wonderful family and; friends and to do what I love to do everyday. Health and happiness to all. DM https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139601833 2016-11-23 14:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139601833 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139603104 ALL the amazing things I have been blessed with.]]> 2016-11-23 14:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139603104 https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139603403 I am thankful for my husband, family, my dogs, my students, and the wonderful staff at Washington! 
-JA]]> 2016-11-23 14:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139603403 Extremely thankful for https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139603404 - My awesome sons and daughter-in-laws
-My beautiful grandchildren who always makes me smile
- A loving extended family and great friends
-A job that I love and the opportunity to work with such wonderful people
-Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Dru Steel]]> 2016-11-23 14:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139603404 I am thankful for having a husband who still puts up with me, for grandchildren who think I'm great, for friends I can count on, for a job I still like, for being able to still walk and for waking up to another day to enjoy all of these things. https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139604153 Rosanne Di Pasquale]]> 2016-11-23 15:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139604153 I am thankful for.... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139604883 My amazing wife, my unbelievable children, my friends and family, my opportunities, the men and women who fight everyday for us, and knowing that I "get to" do so much instead of "having to" do so much.  Happy Thanksgiving!
-B Goldman ]]> 2016-11-23 15:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139604883 I am thankful for my wonderful co-workers, My loving family and adorable cat! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!! alexandra_schama1_1 https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139605300 - A. Schama]]> 2016-11-23 15:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139605300 I am thankful for..... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139605495 All the things that truly matter: My wonderful daughters, amazing wife, great students and wonderful life! Wishing everyone a great Thanksgiving Holiday!

]]> 2016-11-23 15:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139605495 I am thankful for the wonderful students in my classroom. I am fortunate to have students who thank ME for all of the lessons I plan and for telling me that "I am the best teacher ever!" I am also thankful for the teachers in this district and the amazing job they have done with my own three children. https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139606037
Tracy Johnston]]> 2016-11-23 15:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139606037 My children. They amaze me every second of every day. https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139606038 2016-11-23 15:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139606038 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139606617 My wonderful and supportive husband Mickey, my beautiful son Sean, and the love of family. I am thankful for my colleagues at WRMS and throughout the district who have helped to make this a second home for me through the years with their friendship and guidance. I am thankful for the arts and the beauty they provide to my life and for the opportunity to share that beauty with my students. -L. Bagley]]> 2016-11-23 15:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139606617 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139607734 The love and support I get from my family and friends.  I am thankful for the opportunity to do what I love and never feel like I am going to “work”.  I am thankful to work in amazing community, with inspiring students, and colleagues who are more like family. And lastly I am thankful that Cardinal Football has another opportunity to play for a state championship.  GO CARDS!!

-V. Aiello 

]]> 2016-11-23 15:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139607734 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139607956 my friends and family because they love me and support my decisions. I am also very thankful to work within a community of a collaborative staff, which makes coming to work a pleasure. Finally, I am grateful for my good health and wish everyone a happy & healthy Thanksgiving! Eat up, Gobble, Gobble!

Rebecca Biesel]]> 2016-11-23 15:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139607956 I am thankful for my kids, family, community, job that I enjoy every day, health, and happiness. https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139608131 K. Rea]]> 2016-11-23 15:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139608131 As I get older and my life experiences change, I find that I am thankful for the small things.....a good belly laugh, holding my daughters' hands, a sunny day, a blue sky, hearing the birds sing and each day I get to spend with those I love. https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139610820 L. O'Grady]]> 2016-11-23 15:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139610820 https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139611461 I am thankful for so much- a wonderful husband, three great kids, a job I love, the chance to work 
with a committed school community, friends that always have my back- and the list goes on. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!
Sue Swietkowski ]]> 2016-11-23 15:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139611461 I am thankful for.... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139611511 Waking up everyday and sharing my life with my family, friends, and students!
M. Loscalzo]]> 2016-11-23 15:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139611511 I am thankful for ... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139612055 the health of my friends and family. A job where I make a positive impact on people's lives. My cuddly Boxer. For Freedom. For Love. For kindness. Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!]]> 2016-11-23 15:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139612055 I am thankful for my family and friends! I am thankful for the new grandchild, I will soon have. I am thankful for the family here at Berkeley School, that I am fortunate to see everyday! https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139612107 RG]]> 2016-11-23 15:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139612107 https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139612589 I am thankful for a great family, wonderful friends,  
terrific colleagues, and my favorite peaceful place.

Melissa M. ]]> 2016-11-23 15:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139612589 I am thankful for health, well-being and the opportunities I get each day by being a teacher and a coach here https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139613244 George Glover

]]> 2016-11-23 15:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139613244 I am thankful to wake every day and to get the opportunity to spend another day with my family, friends, co-workers, pets and this beautiful earth. https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139613315 I am especially thankful to have the opportunity to work toward making a difference in this world, through my family, my profession and my volunteer experiences with WWRSD.   
Happy Thanksgiving!
Darlene Mandeville]]> 2016-11-23 15:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139613315 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139613444 A great Italian family, a wonderful wife, close friends, and a job I truly enjoy! 
- Mike C.]]> 2016-11-23 15:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139613444 https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139615811 I am thankful for my family, friends, and colleagues. I am thankful for mine and my family's health, and the work that I am able to accomplish here. I am thankful to have grown up in a place and family where I have had wonderful opportunities to grow, learn, and develop my interests.]]> 2016-11-23 15:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139615811 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139616692 My loving family, wonderful friends, and everyone here at WWRSD. Happy Thanksgiving!]]> 2016-11-23 15:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139616692 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139617483 - being given the opportunity to return home to where I grew up  and teach in the area I love!  I am thankful for having a job that makes a difference!
- being able to move out of my parents home and into a new home with my amazing boyfriend.
- My niece and soon to be new little niece!!! I have so much love for them, I wonder how having my own children will be!
- my wonderful friends who recently showered me with love for my birthday. I am beyond grateful for them.
- most importantly, my family. My parents who came from another country, worked their butts off, and made an amazing life for my brother and I. My grandparents who helped my parents raise us. They taught us the importance of family and our Italian culture. 
- C. DePierro]]> 2016-11-23 16:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139617483 https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139618903 I am thankful to have an amazing wife to raise my two beautiful children with. I am thankful to have a healthy family. I am thankful that I enjoy going to work everyday. I am thankful to have many friends and colleagues to help make life more enjoyable.
- S Fadini]]> 2016-11-23 16:11:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139618903 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139619142 the kindness of the WRMS faculty, my loving family, and thoughtful friends.

Have a very Happy Thanksgiving and a relaxing break!
C. Reichert]]> 2016-11-23 16:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139619142 Happy Thanksgiving https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139619245 I am thankful for my family: my wife, my daughter, my son (arriving Feb 2017!), my parents, brother, sister-in-law, my niece, and the many other family members that I am fortunate enough to have in my life.  I am also thankful for the roof over my head and the food on my table.  In addition, I am very grateful for the wonderful educators that I work with every single day.  In a sense they are my 2nd family!  Have a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving to all of my WWRSD Family members!
Kevin Donatello]]> 2016-11-23 16:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139619245 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139619386 My loving, happy, healthy family

]]> 2016-11-23 16:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139619386 I am thankful for my family, friends and colleagues! I'm especially grateful for the support I was given throughout the last year - Always thankful to work and live in this great community! https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139621695 L. Cheney]]> 2016-11-23 16:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139621695 I appreciate actually being asked why I am thankful. Family, friends, and so many more reasons and things to appreciate, cherish, and treasure. A laundry list of blessings to be sure! https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139621886 Debra A. Bruno]]> 2016-11-23 16:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139621886 nabbasi https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139622380 I am thankful for my family, friends, and colleagues. I am thank]]> 2016-11-23 16:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139622380 As Ralph Waldo Emerson said... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139624444 For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night, 
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
MJK

]]> 2016-11-23 16:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139624444 https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139624927 I am blessed and thankful for my supportive husband, wonderful children and so many great friendships.  I am lucky to live my life filled with much love, joy, peace and heath!  
Thanksgiving Blessings to all!
~G.C.]]> 2016-11-23 16:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139624927 https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139625338 2016-11-23 16:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139625338 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139627096 I am thankful for good health and a great supporting family in and out of school. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!]]> 2016-11-23 16:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139627096 https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139627375 The health of my family & friends, the love I am surrounded by, my pets, and the opportunity to wake up to go to a job that I love every day! 

]]> 2016-11-23 16:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139627375 There is always, always, always something to be thankful for...Enjoy today! KB:) https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139629023 2016-11-23 17:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139629023 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139629594 My Family, who everyday completes me. 
My job, where I get to spend my days, teaching and watching young children grow.
The men and women who serve our wonderful country in the armed forces. 
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Felicia Brockner]]> 2016-11-23 17:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139629594 I am thankful for the wonderful colleagues we have here at Brookside! brian_adkins https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139630497 Mr. Adkins]]> 2016-11-23 17:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139630497 I am grateful that I have so much in my life to be thankful for! Having a home in a safe and happy place, sharing it with family and friends whom I love, and being blessed to work with the educators and our students that provide the ability to buy physical necessities to be comfortable and live a happy life. bonnie_astudillo https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139632155 2016-11-23 17:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139632155 I am thankful my husband, my wonderful daughters, my sons-in-law, my grandson and my extended family. https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139639180 I am very lucky to be able to work with such wonderful people.
I am thankful for my friends. Without them, life would not be as exciting!
I feel blessed each day I wake up healthy and am able to begin a brand new day. 
Happy Thanksgiving!!]]> 2016-11-23 18:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139639180 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139641335 for my amazing husband Erik, and my two beautiful children, Dylan and Juliet. In the day to day struggle to keep your head above water, you forget to take the time to appreciate the ones around you, and the support and love they provide.  I am thankful for my amazing family, friends, my work family, my students, and the ability to do what I am passionate about for a living!  
Happy Thanksgiving!
A. Peterson]]> 2016-11-23 18:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139641335 I am thankful for... nancy_perdew https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139678979 my loving husband, my supportive/ fun co-workers at WRMS,  all 5 of our children, two wonderful daughter-in-laws and having the opportunity to teach /learn each day!
Nancy Perdew

]]> 2016-11-24 00:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139678979 I am thankful for... https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139692129 -my children who cut project pieces, and test out my best lesson plans before my students
-my hubby who lovingly carved the turkey for the kindergarten feast this morning, packs my car with extra school gear and always jumps in without me having to ask
-the team of mom's and friends that support me and let me know that we are all running in circles together
-my extended family who will all cram together tomorrow for a day of fun and food!
-books, books, books
-hot fudge sundaes from Bischoff's 
-pajama days!
K. Tadiello ]]> 2016-11-24 04:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139692129 I am thankful for my wife of 22 years and two amazing teenagers who make me laugh every day. I'm also grateful to have the most giving, loving, and calm parents in the world -- truly an inspiration. I'm also VERY grateful for my new career in teaching which I absolutely love thanks to the professionalism of my colleagues and the ceaseless ability to surprise of my students. https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139921153 -Steve Muench]]> 2016-11-25 16:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/139921153 I am thankful for family, good health and friends. I'm especially thankful to come to work at a place where there's a great sense of community and support! lucy_khwaz https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/140157553 2016-11-28 13:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/140157553 I am thankful for having a husband who still puts up with me, for grandchildren who think I'm great, for friends I can count on, for a job I still like, for being able to still walk and for waking up to another day to enjoy all of these things. https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/144477917 Rosanne Di Pasquale]]> 2016-12-20 15:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ray_gonzalez/thanks2016/wish/144477917