https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk Write your guess of who you think your Secret Santa is this year. Please post a photo of yourself with the gift. If you need assistance, please ask the elves! en-us 2021-12-10 04:27:43 UTC 2025-09-24 15:11:23 UTC hello@padlet.com vjackson25_2 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951174876 From the first gift (thoughtful, sophisticated and generous) I had my idea... It has to be you, Jen P!!!]]> 2021-12-16 07:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951174876 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951207292 The first clue indicated someone artistic and eloquent - as did the final clue.  However, SOTHERD, you're the only one I share a room with so that was an easy clue.
THANK YOU! I know I'll enjoy this.]]> 2021-12-16 08:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951207292 jkerr54 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951293591 2021-12-16 09:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951293591 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951327270 I think my Secret Santa is ... Kirsten 
- references to black and white (All Blacks from New Zealand)
- Tartan reference maybe 
- clue three was about her country being split between North and South (The 2 parts to New Zealand)
- Merci et Joyeuse Fêtes 🎄]]> 2021-12-16 09:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951327270 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951377035 It took one whole day.. but I was able to narrow it down to two colleagues who hung out with me before their current partners (#2) and  with whom I would share the R. Palmer joke  :) (#1)
However, I knew it was you Val when I saw the wrapping on my gift with your signature touch and your #3 clue verified my choice.  I am now the proud owner of a VJ original ceramic lamp.  I LOVE it!!  and btw I can cross that off my shopping list.

MERCI et JOYEUSE FETE]]> 2021-12-16 10:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951377035 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951403047 Thank you for the picnic equipment (wine, cheese and now a knife!). From the Tarheel state...BRIAN??]]> 2021-12-16 10:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951403047 jrockwell11_1 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951409197 1st clue was the "bomb" with Hema socks and a bomb embroidered.  2nd clue referenced Japan.  Students delivered the clues and I overheard Jennifer P say "arigatô" in the hallway... but she might have had Val?  Back to square 1.  Guessing Serge?  Troy?  
Will have to wait for final clue to be brought home after school. Bonnes vacances à tous! Thank you JK and ASV for organizing!]]> 2021-12-16 10:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951409197 ajohnston81_1 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951436917 Thank you to my Secret Santa! 
Clue #1: I was not born in France. 
Clue #2: I love these things: poetry, Blake Pascale, Sherlock Holmes...
Clue #3: We are neighbours! 

My Secret Santa is Pascale! ]]> 2021-12-16 10:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951436917 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951437594 The only thing I know is that my Secret Santa has an exquisite taste :) For the first clue I got this photo of a gate and an angel made from book pages; it is on my Xmas tree... so maybe my Santa is Jen P or Julie...]]> 2021-12-16 10:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951437594 asuzzivalli1_1 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951477224 My three clues were all quotes from diverse people and it didn't seem that the content was connected to a particular person.  I was thinking of a history or humanities teacher.  Then I explored further and realized all three people quoted were from Connecticut.  Fortunately, I remembered some of my wonderful conversations with Jen Rockwell and realized that she was from Connecticut as well.  Well done!  Your clues were challenging and you had this elf puzzled.  Lovely gifts! Thank you so much!
There is one very important treat that is missing from this picture, which I'm picking up at the end of the day......... Ziti di Giuseppe to go with the Chianti. Mamma mia! Sono molto contento! Grazie mille!     ]]> 2021-12-16 11:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951477224 jpingrieux1_1 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951478714 Hints: I got Jimmy Page and Jimmy Hendrix, so I was focused on a "Jim" from the start. Ed Sheeran was the last clue...all musicians. James Dempsey? 

I love this series and read all four books in Spanish, but know it will be fun to rediscover it in English! 

I know we don't often cross paths, but when we do I will thank you in person. ¡Muchísimas gracias! ¡Qué tengas unas buenas vacaciones!]]> 2021-12-16 11:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951478714 mcarley1_1 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951479464 I]]> 2021-12-16 11:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951479464 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951485072 2021-12-16 11:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951485072 jforbes12_1 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951492474 Clue and gift #1: Maya Angelou quotation (love!) + hand cream
Clue and gift # 2: My own personal bottle of champagne ! 
Clue and gift #3: Tech support definition and lovely plates! 

My guess: Duncan? Loves literature, understands hygiene needs (mental and physical) and, of course, tech support (also loves the dictionary!). Am I right? ]]> 2021-12-16 11:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951492474 wwaters9_1 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951535643 The one clue that stuck with me was, "You know my family better than I know yours." But that isn't the key to solving this...it's the "ginger"bread, the German, and the beer. Vielleicht Mary? ]]> 2021-12-16 11:56:38 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951535643 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951536496 I was stumped by clue 1; then clue 2 revealed a bit of geographical info (from New Jersey or NY), so I was thinking Mary? Anthony? Joseph?...and then when Clue 3 came my way - something about understanding binary code - I knew then and there that the path could only lead to Jon Santiago...Right? Thank you, JS, for the lovely bottle! ]]> 2021-12-16 11:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951536496 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951554508 My first clue was that my secret santa is French American, my second was that she enjoyed face masks like the one in the picture, and the third was a quote. I think my secret santa is Sylvie D!
Thank you for all the great gifts, this champagne looks amazing, and the mask will be used soon! :)]]> 2021-12-16 12:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951554508 aschuette2_1 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951577187 2021-12-16 12:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951577187 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951829480 First clue: A HRC political ad with theme song (I get knocked down, but I get up again) by Chumbawamba, a defunct group from Lancashire...and a gift/word that forced me to reach for a dictionary....tipple anyone?

Second clue: Gluhwein syrup with a sweet smelling anis star... perhaps from Germany?

Third clue: A bottle of Spanish roja from "where we met" and a bottle of French blanc from "my current second home". YES, two bottles, people!

Hmmmm... All clues beautifully printed, cut and prepared in advance. A US, UK, German, Spanish AND French influence. Secret Santa, you must be Debs! And I did guess this before I opened up your card. Thanks Debs, for this and your ceaseless support. Frohe Weihnachten!

]]> 2021-12-16 14:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951829480 jsantiago98_1 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951888771 The first clue was in Italian("Sono innamorato/a della cucina Italiana"), which both Serge and Anthony speak, but the 2nd clue was the classic "Einstein Riddle" math challenge that made start to think it was Serge. The last clue was a scrambled message that, when decoded, wrote "A ramblin' wreck from Georgia Tech am I" which could be no other than he. Thanks for the Panettone, Serge! Happy Holidays and see you in 2022! ]]> 2021-12-16 14:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951888771 ssteer3 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951916005 I knew my secret santa was artistic, thoughtful and creative! Thank you SO much for the beautiful ornament, mulled wine, and gorgeous scarf!!! I'm wearing it outside immediately. 
I'm guessing... Ines?! ]]> 2021-12-16 14:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951916005 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951951356 A fellow Canadian who likes maple syrup, goes to Switzerland often and has an interesting taste in handicrafts....I think my SS is Kyle? Second guess would be Jocelyn. ]]> 2021-12-16 14:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951951356 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951957924 I love my gifts, especially this beautiful arrangement of decorated chocolates, where I have already tried many. Yummmmy! 

The first clue was a flag of Switzerland and pictures with 2019 , which had me thinking. I love Switzerland and go there all the time.

The second clue was my S.S. works in two different divisions with two different roles. Crazy good clue as it narrowed it down for me. I was thinking now specialist teachers.

The last clue was my S.S. is French and knows Paris well enough to spot great shops. This totally had me stumped and I needed some Santa helpers to give me some more clues. Even my PE department were stumped. I was thinking Gillian Lynch, but was told I was wrong. So, I think my S.S. is........?????? Well done on the clues, I love my chocolates and will explore this epicerie.]]> 2021-12-16 14:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951957924 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951970553 My First Clue was that my Secret Santa also comes from a commonwealth country, my second clue is that s/he is employed part time too, and my third clue was that we met on a rooftop and that they 'hang around with admin', this should be easy, but I can't think of anyone who fits that description ! Canadian Jocelyn and Scottish Caroline must both be employed full time, and I'm fairly sure Jane is full time too...

I'm not sure ! Nevertheless thank you so much for the scented candles and the lovely looking bottle of Saint-Emilion ! I'm thrilled ! Thanks so much !]]> 2021-12-16 15:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1951970553 drahlenbeck1_1 https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1970204514 I sort of missed the boat on this (the last day of school was crazy with last minute flight / COVID rule changes for my daughters), but just wanted to share with you all what a wonderful Secret Santa I had! 
I guessed who it was pretty quickly based on the poetry he had taken time to write and the research he'd put into my interests. 
Thank you Tony (Shawe) for your thoughtfulness and creativity! I look forward to dipping my homemade bread into the oil and vinegar, to relaxing on my terrace with a fresh cup of tea, and to putting the running gloves to good use. . . it's been so warm, I haven't needed them yet, but I'm sure the cold days will be back soon!]]> 2022-01-01 17:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/asuzzivalli1_1/rouhn2lx879i1fmk/wish/1970204514