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Kudos to YouTop of Page
This is the staff's way of saying thank you to each other. With everything going on, it's
nice to be able to recognize each other for the little things that are done each day.
nice to be able to recognize each other for the little things that are done each day.
~Thank you for all that you give of yourself to your
students, parents, and colleagues.~
students, parents, and colleagues.~
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May-June 2010Top of Page
Kristina Vitale--Thanks for your help creating the template for the summer work for students. Your "can do" attitude is so awesome!~Nan
Kristina Vitale--Thanks for your help with putting together the bulletin board in the board room. I so appreciate all you do and help everywhere.~Nan
Susy Griffith--Thanks for your leadership and work with the Griffin Go Green Club. The garden, the composter, the recycling e-waste and trees are all thanks to you. You make a difference!~Nan
Shannon Tubbs--Thanks for staying late and helping me clean up the booklets. You offer and consideration are much appreciated!~Jennifer
Fidel Zabalza--Thank you for another great year of doing all the extra things for me and the Green Club. I truly appreciate your sense of humor and patience! You keepme smiling. :-)~Susy
Marty Peterson--Thank you for helping me 3 different times with giving my students a place to stay during testing. Your flexibility and understanding are much appreciated.~Jennifer
Marty Peterson--Thanks so much for your help putting up the bulletin board in the board room. Your help keeps Gladstone looking great!~Nan
Kristina Vitale--Thanks for your help with putting together the bulletin board in the board room. I so appreciate all you do and help everywhere.~Nan
Susy Griffith--Thanks for your leadership and work with the Griffin Go Green Club. The garden, the composter, the recycling e-waste and trees are all thanks to you. You make a difference!~Nan
Shannon Tubbs--Thanks for staying late and helping me clean up the booklets. You offer and consideration are much appreciated!~Jennifer
Fidel Zabalza--Thank you for another great year of doing all the extra things for me and the Green Club. I truly appreciate your sense of humor and patience! You keepme smiling. :-)~Susy
Marty Peterson--Thank you for helping me 3 different times with giving my students a place to stay during testing. Your flexibility and understanding are much appreciated.~Jennifer
Marty Peterson--Thanks so much for your help putting up the bulletin board in the board room. Your help keeps Gladstone looking great!~Nan
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April 2010Top of Page
Patty Ford--Thank you for your willingness to assist me in getting an Independent Study packet together. You are so generous with your time and talents and resources.~Carol
Dolores Vigneault--Thanks so much for your expertise and suggestions to help support my students. I really appreciate it.~Karol
Kathy McClure & Kristina Vitale--Thank you for all yourwork on the talent show. You did a great job.~Nan
Marty Peterson--Thanks for covering my class on Tuesday during a parent meeting. That was so considerate and generous of you!~Carol
Susie Amos--Thank you for taking care of Nick during our field trip. You are a Gem!~Carol
Dolores Vigneault--Thanks so much for your expertise and suggestions to help support my students. I really appreciate it.~Karol
Kathy McClure & Kristina Vitale--Thank you for all yourwork on the talent show. You did a great job.~Nan
Marty Peterson--Thanks for covering my class on Tuesday during a parent meeting. That was so considerate and generous of you!~Carol
Susie Amos--Thank you for taking care of Nick during our field trip. You are a Gem!~Carol
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March 2010Top of Page
Karol Blount--Thanks for all your help with everything from social studies to science. You are such a great friend to put up with my endless questions.~Irene
Marissa Ford--Thanks so much for your help at the Family Festival Saturday. You really saved me and you impressed others there. Thanks so much~Nan
Tracy Pang--Thank you so much for your help with all my little questions. I know I can call you at all hours of the day if I have something on my mind. You make Gladstone a special place.~Adrian
Nan Shapiro--Thank you for taking time out of your "Crazy Busy" schedule to provide Elijah with the scholarship letter he neeed for Boy Scouts.~Carol
Tracy Pang--Thank you for leaving your class during your P1 time to come over and scan a paper onto my Smartboard. You are a life saver!~Dolores
Kristina Clavecilla--You made it through a tough week! Thanks for all you do for each of your students. They are lucky to have you!~Nan
Kristina Vitale--Thanks so much for your help with the student lab manager. You always make it easy to understand.~Irene
Karol Blount--Thanks for finding and fixing my web page typo. You're wonderful.~Nan
Kathy Mcclure--For opening your arms to welcome Aidan in such a gentle and compassionate way, I am so grateful.~Carol
Joan Ekstrand--Thank you for our meeting today. With your help I got some helpful feedback from Susan.~Nan
Kristina Vitale--Thanks for all your leadership and work prepping the 4th graders for the PTA Founders Day Program. They did a super job!~Nan
Tracy Pang--Thanks for reading with my kids during my "intervention" time. The extra 1/2 hour helped me so much! You're the best.~Irene
Shannon Bulick--For all the extra work you and Kathy have done to make sure Aidan had a successful transition into your room, I am so thankful.~Carol
Cindy Neustice--Thank you for being so helpful and considerate! Your friendly demeanor and kindness are a blessing to me.~Lia
Kristina Clavecilla--You have amazing energy and enthusiasm for your job. You're a wonderful teacher and a great additiona to the ASRD Program~Eileen
Irene Burton--It's difficult for me to express in words the appreciation I feel for all amazing things you've done for Aidan. Your ability to neet kids where they are and send them soaring is just astounding. Thank you.~Carol
Patty Ford--Thank you for all the work you did to help with report card and assessment sheets. It made my job so much easier. Thanks for being a great teacher and friend.~Marty
Marissa Ford--Thanks so much for your help at the Family Festival Saturday. You really saved me and you impressed others there. Thanks so much~Nan
Tracy Pang--Thank you so much for your help with all my little questions. I know I can call you at all hours of the day if I have something on my mind. You make Gladstone a special place.~Adrian
Nan Shapiro--Thank you for taking time out of your "Crazy Busy" schedule to provide Elijah with the scholarship letter he neeed for Boy Scouts.~Carol
Tracy Pang--Thank you for leaving your class during your P1 time to come over and scan a paper onto my Smartboard. You are a life saver!~Dolores
Kristina Clavecilla--You made it through a tough week! Thanks for all you do for each of your students. They are lucky to have you!~Nan
Kristina Vitale--Thanks so much for your help with the student lab manager. You always make it easy to understand.~Irene
Karol Blount--Thanks for finding and fixing my web page typo. You're wonderful.~Nan
Kathy Mcclure--For opening your arms to welcome Aidan in such a gentle and compassionate way, I am so grateful.~Carol
Joan Ekstrand--Thank you for our meeting today. With your help I got some helpful feedback from Susan.~Nan
Kristina Vitale--Thanks for all your leadership and work prepping the 4th graders for the PTA Founders Day Program. They did a super job!~Nan
Tracy Pang--Thanks for reading with my kids during my "intervention" time. The extra 1/2 hour helped me so much! You're the best.~Irene
Shannon Bulick--For all the extra work you and Kathy have done to make sure Aidan had a successful transition into your room, I am so thankful.~Carol
Cindy Neustice--Thank you for being so helpful and considerate! Your friendly demeanor and kindness are a blessing to me.~Lia
Kristina Clavecilla--You have amazing energy and enthusiasm for your job. You're a wonderful teacher and a great additiona to the ASRD Program~Eileen
Irene Burton--It's difficult for me to express in words the appreciation I feel for all amazing things you've done for Aidan. Your ability to neet kids where they are and send them soaring is just astounding. Thank you.~Carol
Patty Ford--Thank you for all the work you did to help with report card and assessment sheets. It made my job so much easier. Thanks for being a great teacher and friend.~Marty
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February 2010Top of Page
Maureen Blaes -- Thank you so much for all the copying and for all the reminders. Without you I might not be as efficient as I should. ~Adrian
Mina Gatt-- Thank you so much for vacuuming Thurs. night in Room 19. With the construction that day and the visitors the next day your help really made Gladstone shine. Thanks so much ~Nan & Dolores
Kristina Vitale-- Thanks for your help running the Math scans for me. And thanks for your positive willingness to step in and help. I so value and appreciate your team mind set. ~Nan
Kristina Vitale-- Thanks so much for your help with my Smart Board projector and for sening 5 students to assist my writers. I'm so lucky you're expertise is close by and that you are flexible! ~Irene
SuzyGriffith -- You are an excellent classroom aide, dedicated PTA volunteer & the driving force behind "Griffins Go Green." Thank you for all that you do for our students! ~Eileen
Maureen Blaes-- Thanks so much for your help covering classes and pitching in wherever we need help. You're awesome! ~Nan
Kristina Vitale-- Thank you for being my "go-to" person when it comes to using my Smart Board. I appreciate your help and I think I am getting better. ~Dolores
Dolores Vigneault & Cindy Neustice -- Thank you for taking such a kind and loving approach to Juan. He isn't even on your roster and you help him have a "second home." ~Cindy Jones
Nan Shapiro -- Thanks for sharing your frog! I did have my eye on it! the kids love it too! ~Karol
Mina Gatt-- Thank you so much for vacuuming Thurs. night in Room 19. With the construction that day and the visitors the next day your help really made Gladstone shine. Thanks so much ~Nan & Dolores
Kristina Vitale-- Thanks for your help running the Math scans for me. And thanks for your positive willingness to step in and help. I so value and appreciate your team mind set. ~Nan
Kristina Vitale-- Thanks so much for your help with my Smart Board projector and for sening 5 students to assist my writers. I'm so lucky you're expertise is close by and that you are flexible! ~Irene
SuzyGriffith -- You are an excellent classroom aide, dedicated PTA volunteer & the driving force behind "Griffins Go Green." Thank you for all that you do for our students! ~Eileen
Maureen Blaes-- Thanks so much for your help covering classes and pitching in wherever we need help. You're awesome! ~Nan
Kristina Vitale-- Thank you for being my "go-to" person when it comes to using my Smart Board. I appreciate your help and I think I am getting better. ~Dolores
Dolores Vigneault & Cindy Neustice -- Thank you for taking such a kind and loving approach to Juan. He isn't even on your roster and you help him have a "second home." ~Cindy Jones
Nan Shapiro -- Thanks for sharing your frog! I did have my eye on it! the kids love it too! ~Karol
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December 2009Top of Page
Karol Blount--It is wonderful how you have welcomed Tyler and made him a part of your class. Your loving attitude is a large factor in his success. Thank you~Eileen
Joan Ekstrand--Thank you for all the time you put into planning gladstone's staff Christmas party. We all had a really fun time~Eileen
Kristina Vitale--Thanks for hosting the 2nd Smart Board workshops. You helped a lot of people!~Nan
Dolores Vigneault--Saying thank you feels so inadequate to fully express how much I value and appreciate your leadership as lead teacher. our plates have been extra full this year and you're teaching the intervention program too. You're awesome!~Nan
Joan Ekstrand--Thank you for all the time you put into planning gladstone's staff Christmas party. We all had a really fun time~Eileen
Kristina Vitale--Thanks for hosting the 2nd Smart Board workshops. You helped a lot of people!~Nan
Dolores Vigneault--Saying thank you feels so inadequate to fully express how much I value and appreciate your leadership as lead teacher. our plates have been extra full this year and you're teaching the intervention program too. You're awesome!~Nan
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November 2009Top of Page
Nicole Gorrell--It's wonderful having you back in the classroom. Not only because it's fun working with a friend, but you do this very challenging job so well!~Eileen
Patty Ford--The salmon lunbh was delicious. Thanks so much for sharing it with me.~Carol
Sandi Schmidt--Thank you so much for allowing me to do my first SLPA observation with you. How nice it was to "test the waters" with a friendly face~Eileen
Nan Shapiro--I just wanted to let you know how wonderful I think it is that you started the Principals' Reading Tree. What a wonderful example you are to all the children here. Thank you for being a positive role model~Cristen
Patty Ford--The salmon lunbh was delicious. Thanks so much for sharing it with me.~Carol
Sandi Schmidt--Thank you so much for allowing me to do my first SLPA observation with you. How nice it was to "test the waters" with a friendly face~Eileen
Nan Shapiro--I just wanted to let you know how wonderful I think it is that you started the Principals' Reading Tree. What a wonderful example you are to all the children here. Thank you for being a positive role model~Cristen
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October 2009Top of Page
Joan Ekstrand--thank you for sharing your journals with me. You seaved the day and I appreciate it.~Karol
Janine Courville--Thanks so much for cleaning up after 1st grade treats! You're the best!~Carol
Carol Phipps--Thank you for being so thoughtful and sweet and providing water for us every day. It was much appreciated.~Karol
Irene Burton--How can I express how wonderful it was to get the Read Naturally tapes, books, cassette players and headphones from you. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.~Joan
Susie Amos--Just a quick thank you for all of your help these past couple of weeks. Your help and advice have been appreciated greatly! Thank you!~Jennifer.
Gladstone Staff--Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity on bosses day. I feel so blessed every day to have such a great team to work with. You are awesome! I so appreciated all your thoughts and kind words and the wonderful gift card.--Nan
Janine Courville--Thanks so much for cleaning up after 1st grade treats! You're the best!~Carol
Carol Phipps--Thank you for being so thoughtful and sweet and providing water for us every day. It was much appreciated.~Karol
Irene Burton--How can I express how wonderful it was to get the Read Naturally tapes, books, cassette players and headphones from you. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.~Joan
Susie Amos--Just a quick thank you for all of your help these past couple of weeks. Your help and advice have been appreciated greatly! Thank you!~Jennifer.
Gladstone Staff--Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity on bosses day. I feel so blessed every day to have such a great team to work with. You are awesome! I so appreciated all your thoughts and kind words and the wonderful gift card.--Nan
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May 2009Top of Page
Scott Ferris--Thanks so much for all your help with testing. Your help with testing kids and supervising extra recess was a MAJOR help all the way around. Besides the fact the kids loved playing basketball with you. Thanks so much.--Nan
Nan Shapiro--Thank you so much for allowing me to adjust my work schedule for my son. He's presently done.--Beatrice Ayala
Janine Courville--Thanks so much for doing my MAA survey! And thanks for always willing to help--Susan
Caryl Fitzgerald--Thanks so very much for your help taking to kids about their testing goals. I couldn't have done it without you! You are awesome!--Nan
Tracy Pang--Thanks for all your help with testing. You are a great support and your help made everything go so smoothly - especially packing stuff up. You're great!--Nan
Gladstone PTA--Thank you for my new apron! They're fabulous--Beatrice
Adrian Wong--Thanks for your presentation at the staff meeting on AR. Several staff commented on it helping them and several want more info. Thanks for your extra work putting it together.--Nan
Adrian Wong--Thank you very much for my personalized cone! You are right, I do feel special when I use it. It is so nice to know I have a place to park when I return from lunch!--Dolores
Patty Ford--Thank you for being so flexible and allowing choir to be in your room on Wednesday. You are such a team player!--Susie
Adrian Wong--Thank you so much for your support and encouragement during our first week of testing. We love the banner!--Mrs. Blaes, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Pang & the entire 5th grade
Adrian Wong--Thank you for making the "Walk Through California" Power Point and organizing The Island of the Blue Dophin movie event. You are a great addition to the 4/5 team.--Maureen
Tracy Pang--Thanks so very much for all your help talking to kids about testing goals. Also thanks for helping me through my melt down Friday. You're the best!--Nan
Janine Courville--You are the Best Party Setter Upper. Thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to set up for the shower and all parties--Susan
Adrian Wong--Thank you so much for your helpful listening ear during my lesson plans. I really appreciate all your supportive ideas--Cindy Jones
Kristina Vitale--It's all about 4th grade. Thanks for ALL the planning! #1 BFF--Adrian Wong
Tracy Pang--Thank you for helping me print out my kids' farm stories. Tell your students Mrs. Ford says "thank you!"--Patty
Adrian Wong--Thanks for always being an amazing team player. You make going to work fun and challenging. You are such an outstanding addition to our upper grade team!--Kristina
Adrian Wong--Thank you for sharing your coffee with me last Friday. I never would have made it through the day!--Susie
Fidel Zabalza--Gracias, for helping me get that container on top of my truck..I know you are a very busy man - I really appreciate it. Con Amor--Adrian
Nan Shapiro--Thank you so much for allowing me to adjust my work schedule for my son. He's presently done.--Beatrice Ayala
Janine Courville--Thanks so much for doing my MAA survey! And thanks for always willing to help--Susan
Caryl Fitzgerald--Thanks so very much for your help taking to kids about their testing goals. I couldn't have done it without you! You are awesome!--Nan
Tracy Pang--Thanks for all your help with testing. You are a great support and your help made everything go so smoothly - especially packing stuff up. You're great!--Nan
Gladstone PTA--Thank you for my new apron! They're fabulous--Beatrice
Adrian Wong--Thanks for your presentation at the staff meeting on AR. Several staff commented on it helping them and several want more info. Thanks for your extra work putting it together.--Nan
Adrian Wong--Thank you very much for my personalized cone! You are right, I do feel special when I use it. It is so nice to know I have a place to park when I return from lunch!--Dolores
Patty Ford--Thank you for being so flexible and allowing choir to be in your room on Wednesday. You are such a team player!--Susie
Adrian Wong--Thank you so much for your support and encouragement during our first week of testing. We love the banner!--Mrs. Blaes, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Pang & the entire 5th grade
Adrian Wong--Thank you for making the "Walk Through California" Power Point and organizing The Island of the Blue Dophin movie event. You are a great addition to the 4/5 team.--Maureen
Tracy Pang--Thanks so very much for all your help talking to kids about testing goals. Also thanks for helping me through my melt down Friday. You're the best!--Nan
Janine Courville--You are the Best Party Setter Upper. Thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to set up for the shower and all parties--Susan
Adrian Wong--Thank you so much for your helpful listening ear during my lesson plans. I really appreciate all your supportive ideas--Cindy Jones
Kristina Vitale--It's all about 4th grade. Thanks for ALL the planning! #1 BFF--Adrian Wong
Tracy Pang--Thank you for helping me print out my kids' farm stories. Tell your students Mrs. Ford says "thank you!"--Patty
Adrian Wong--Thanks for always being an amazing team player. You make going to work fun and challenging. You are such an outstanding addition to our upper grade team!--Kristina
Adrian Wong--Thank you for sharing your coffee with me last Friday. I never would have made it through the day!--Susie
Fidel Zabalza--Gracias, for helping me get that container on top of my truck..I know you are a very busy man - I really appreciate it. Con Amor--Adrian
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April 2009Top of Page
Wanda Beightol--I just wanted to say a big "Thank You" for letting me observer your classroom for those many hours! I appreciate you answering my many questions and giving great advice. You are such a fantastic teacher... are you sure you want to retire?--Angelic
Gladstone Staff--Y'all are the best there is! Thank you for the lovely, scrumptious lunch.--Alesia
Danny Lopez--Thanks for including our student in PE. He loves going to your class and he shows us the exercises for PE warm-up.--Kristy
Patty Ford--Thanks for making me feel a part of your class this past four weeks. It was great. also, I appreciate the example of a wonderful teacher working with her class.--Sherry
Susy Griffith--The Green Club is so great thanks to all your work and leadership. The kids are so proud of all they've accomplished. You made it happen--Nan
Carol Phipps--It was very thoughtful of you to invite our first graders to join your class Easter egg hunt. This is just another example of your generous spirit!--Eileen
Joan Ekstrand--Thank you so much for your help in the computer lab. The extra set of eyes was greatly appreciated!--Cindy
Carol Phipps--What a great booth at family night. Your idea to have people set a goal was a great idea even if I now feel pressure to meet my goal. Thanks for helping make it a great night.--Nan
Kathryn Eder--The family night was a great event. Thanks for making it happen. What a fun time for everyone.--Nan
Gladstone Staff--Thanks to all the teacher for the great CSR lunch Tuesday. Mmmm it was good.--Sherry Dove
Gladstone Staff--Y'all are the best there is! Thank you for the lovely, scrumptious lunch.--Alesia
Danny Lopez--Thanks for including our student in PE. He loves going to your class and he shows us the exercises for PE warm-up.--Kristy
Patty Ford--Thanks for making me feel a part of your class this past four weeks. It was great. also, I appreciate the example of a wonderful teacher working with her class.--Sherry
Susy Griffith--The Green Club is so great thanks to all your work and leadership. The kids are so proud of all they've accomplished. You made it happen--Nan
Carol Phipps--It was very thoughtful of you to invite our first graders to join your class Easter egg hunt. This is just another example of your generous spirit!--Eileen
Joan Ekstrand--Thank you so much for your help in the computer lab. The extra set of eyes was greatly appreciated!--Cindy
Carol Phipps--What a great booth at family night. Your idea to have people set a goal was a great idea even if I now feel pressure to meet my goal. Thanks for helping make it a great night.--Nan
Kathryn Eder--The family night was a great event. Thanks for making it happen. What a fun time for everyone.--Nan
Gladstone Staff--Thanks to all the teacher for the great CSR lunch Tuesday. Mmmm it was good.--Sherry Dove
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March 2009Top of Page
Jennifer McCool--Thank you so much for allowing me to observe you teaching "Learning goals." I was very impressed with your technique and got many great ideas from watching you. You are a wonderful teacher and I appreciate your friendship.--Marty
Maureen Blaes--Thank you so much for helping me set up Study Island. Your letter was such a time saver. I appreciate your assistance.--Irene
Dolores Vigneault--Thank you! Thank you! I really appreciate your help with Young Authors! You helped relieve some stress and made me smile :-). You are awesome.--Cindy
Tommy Phillips--Thank you so much for taking the time to help me with my computer trouble. I appreciate your effort.--Jennifer
Fidel Zabalza--Even though I am always taking you away from your regular "duties," I so appreciate your help. Mostly I appreciate you making me laugh. thank you for everything.--Susy
Tracy Pang--Thank you for all your hard work and preparation for Outdoor Science School. You're the best!--Maureen and Cindy
Nancy Simpson Sr.--Thank you for helping (really doing!) all my dental slip organization. You are so wonderful.--Janine
Cindy Neustice--You always know what I need, even before I do. Thank you for doing homework club solo last week, it was a big help. you are the best and we here at Gladstone are blessed to have you here with us.--Julee
Janine Courville--thank you for being a great team player. You're the best.--Sandie
Tommy Phillips--Thank you for your help with the installation of the "Windows Around the World" camera. I appreciate your time and energy.--Maureen
Wanda Beightol--Thank you so much for being so flexible and accommodating with an IEP right in the middle of you moving your classroom. Your understanding and graciousness are very much appreciated!--Sandie
Sandie Schmidt--Right back atcha, Sandie! Thanks for rushing to meet with the parent and her friend. You had all the answers. Thanks so much for your help.--Wanda
Susy Griffith--Thank you so much for going out of your way to translate for me. I really appreciate all your help.--Sandie
Marty Peterson--Thank you for switching DISTAR tutoring times with me. I appreciate your flexibility!--Jennifer
Carol Phipps--Thank you! Thank you! The mochas and the extra hands on circus morning were really a boost.--Kinder Team
Nan Shapiro--Wow! What a super supportive boss we have. Thank you for all your do for Kinder.--Kinder Team
Patty Ford--A thousand "Thank yous" for taking care of my little Aidan when he got "ditched" at the ball field.--Carol
Nan Shapiro--Thank you for your support with the installation of the "Windows Around the World" camera. You're the best.--Maureen
Tommy Phillips--Thank you for helping us out with the student certificates. We could not have done it without your help.--Sandie and Susan
Maureen Blaes--Thank you so much for helping me set up Study Island. Your letter was such a time saver. I appreciate your assistance.--Irene
Dolores Vigneault--Thank you! Thank you! I really appreciate your help with Young Authors! You helped relieve some stress and made me smile :-). You are awesome.--Cindy
Tommy Phillips--Thank you so much for taking the time to help me with my computer trouble. I appreciate your effort.--Jennifer
Fidel Zabalza--Even though I am always taking you away from your regular "duties," I so appreciate your help. Mostly I appreciate you making me laugh. thank you for everything.--Susy
Tracy Pang--Thank you for all your hard work and preparation for Outdoor Science School. You're the best!--Maureen and Cindy
Nancy Simpson Sr.--Thank you for helping (really doing!) all my dental slip organization. You are so wonderful.--Janine
Cindy Neustice--You always know what I need, even before I do. Thank you for doing homework club solo last week, it was a big help. you are the best and we here at Gladstone are blessed to have you here with us.--Julee
Janine Courville--thank you for being a great team player. You're the best.--Sandie
Tommy Phillips--Thank you for your help with the installation of the "Windows Around the World" camera. I appreciate your time and energy.--Maureen
Wanda Beightol--Thank you so much for being so flexible and accommodating with an IEP right in the middle of you moving your classroom. Your understanding and graciousness are very much appreciated!--Sandie
Sandie Schmidt--Right back atcha, Sandie! Thanks for rushing to meet with the parent and her friend. You had all the answers. Thanks so much for your help.--Wanda
Susy Griffith--Thank you so much for going out of your way to translate for me. I really appreciate all your help.--Sandie
Marty Peterson--Thank you for switching DISTAR tutoring times with me. I appreciate your flexibility!--Jennifer
Carol Phipps--Thank you! Thank you! The mochas and the extra hands on circus morning were really a boost.--Kinder Team
Nan Shapiro--Wow! What a super supportive boss we have. Thank you for all your do for Kinder.--Kinder Team
Patty Ford--A thousand "Thank yous" for taking care of my little Aidan when he got "ditched" at the ball field.--Carol
Nan Shapiro--Thank you for your support with the installation of the "Windows Around the World" camera. You're the best.--Maureen
Tommy Phillips--Thank you for helping us out with the student certificates. We could not have done it without your help.--Sandie and Susan
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February 2009Top of Page
Tracy Pang, Maureen Blaes, Carol Blount--Another great science fair. thanks for all your work and leadership getting it together. You're Awesome!--Nan
Alison Gomez--Thank you for translating my student's Call-to-Action. I know his mom will appreciate it and hopefully it will help him be a better student. Thank you too for your expertise!--Karol
Maureen Blaes--Thank you so very much for helping me pack and "de-clutter." Saturdays are precious so I truly appreciated your time. Thanks oodles and oodles!--Karol
Janine Courville--Thank you for being a great team player. You're the BEST!--Sandie
Maureen Blaes--Great job prepping the kids for the Spelling Bee. The kids were great and your support to them was just what they needed.--Nan
Scott Farris--Thank you so much for taking the time to help me move boxes. What took you 15 minutes would have taken me 15 hours. You rock!--Jennifer
Maureen Blaes--I can't imagine anyone else braving the cold and the confusing directions to attend a special occasion for a student. You Rock!!!--Carol
Carol Phipps--Thank you so very much for helping me with my Smart Board presentation! You were so gentle in your teaching techniques and you made me feel so great! You are an amazing teacher and person.--Marty
Maureen Blaes--Thank you so much for your ideas in science. I totally appreciate it!--Tracy
Scott Farris--Thank for saving the day with the TV in day care for the inauguration. You saved the day!--Nan
Nan Shapiro--Thank you for being the world's best principal.--Sandie
Tracy Pang--Thanks for all your help in the office with administrative "stuff" while you've had your student teacher. It was fun and a great help!--Nan
Cathy Sinaki--Thanks for always making coffee for us and the staff. You ar the Best!--Sandie
Joan Ekstrand--Thank you for being so immediately helpful with my computer issue! Your knowledge was dearly needed and your kindness is truly appreciated. Thanks again. You are the best.--Connie
Alison Gomez--Thank you for translating my student's Call-to-Action. I know his mom will appreciate it and hopefully it will help him be a better student. Thank you too for your expertise!--Karol
Maureen Blaes--Thank you so very much for helping me pack and "de-clutter." Saturdays are precious so I truly appreciated your time. Thanks oodles and oodles!--Karol
Janine Courville--Thank you for being a great team player. You're the BEST!--Sandie
Maureen Blaes--Great job prepping the kids for the Spelling Bee. The kids were great and your support to them was just what they needed.--Nan
Scott Farris--Thank you so much for taking the time to help me move boxes. What took you 15 minutes would have taken me 15 hours. You rock!--Jennifer
Maureen Blaes--I can't imagine anyone else braving the cold and the confusing directions to attend a special occasion for a student. You Rock!!!--Carol
Carol Phipps--Thank you so very much for helping me with my Smart Board presentation! You were so gentle in your teaching techniques and you made me feel so great! You are an amazing teacher and person.--Marty
Maureen Blaes--Thank you so much for your ideas in science. I totally appreciate it!--Tracy
Scott Farris--Thank for saving the day with the TV in day care for the inauguration. You saved the day!--Nan
Nan Shapiro--Thank you for being the world's best principal.--Sandie
Tracy Pang--Thanks for all your help in the office with administrative "stuff" while you've had your student teacher. It was fun and a great help!--Nan
Cathy Sinaki--Thanks for always making coffee for us and the staff. You ar the Best!--Sandie
Joan Ekstrand--Thank you for being so immediately helpful with my computer issue! Your knowledge was dearly needed and your kindness is truly appreciated. Thanks again. You are the best.--Connie
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January 2009Top of Page
Cathy Sinaki--Thank you for all you do to support Gladstone. you leadership organizing the noon aides helps more than you know. The help you provide tutoring makes a difference in kids lives. Your smiling face and help in the office brightens everyone's day. Thanks--Nan
Tracy Pang--You were in a great hurry and you still stopped to give me a jump start. Thanks a million--Carol
Maureen Blaes--Thank you so much for sharing your science experiment/discovery lesson with my class. They loved it!--Cindy
Dolores Vigneault--Thank you so much for all your help with the "Reading at Grade Level" parent meeting. You have taken that idea and have really taught me how to tackle such a stressful event.--Adrian
Tommy Phillips--Great job with the library newsletter What a great idea! This is a super tool to help promote AR.--Nan
Maureen Blaes--Thank you so much for all you do with me and at Gladstone! I hope you know my success is due to your organization and constant reminders. You Rock!--Adrian
Dolores Vigneault--Congrats on doing your first suspension. You did a super job dealing with a serious situation. We're so lucky to have your leadership!--Nan
Kirstina Vitale--Thank you so much for all your help and knowledge. You are a wonderful teacher and co-worker. Having you by my side makes teaching a breeze.--Adrian
Tracy Pang--You were in a great hurry and you still stopped to give me a jump start. Thanks a million--Carol
Maureen Blaes--Thank you so much for sharing your science experiment/discovery lesson with my class. They loved it!--Cindy
Dolores Vigneault--Thank you so much for all your help with the "Reading at Grade Level" parent meeting. You have taken that idea and have really taught me how to tackle such a stressful event.--Adrian
Tommy Phillips--Great job with the library newsletter What a great idea! This is a super tool to help promote AR.--Nan
Maureen Blaes--Thank you so much for all you do with me and at Gladstone! I hope you know my success is due to your organization and constant reminders. You Rock!--Adrian
Dolores Vigneault--Congrats on doing your first suspension. You did a super job dealing with a serious situation. We're so lucky to have your leadership!--Nan
Kirstina Vitale--Thank you so much for all your help and knowledge. You are a wonderful teacher and co-worker. Having you by my side makes teaching a breeze.--Adrian
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December 2008Top of Page
Scott Farris—Thank you for all your help with "the move." You helped make it go so much smoother. I really appreciate your flexibility—Cindy
Nan Shapiro—Thanks for taking care of Jesus' books so quickly, for running to the rescue on a rainy day when the VCR didn't work, and for all the other stuff you do every day to makes this school such a marvelous place—Carol
Nan Shapiro—I wanted you to know how much it meant to me how quickly you responded with action to my request to lower the height of the basketball hoops for the kids (and Mr. Wong). Thank you for caring about even the little things—Scott
Tracy Pang—Thank you—My light during a snow storm. Thanks for helping with plans and organization during my day long journey through the pass!—Cindy
Carol Phipps—Thank you so much for locating your Christmas CD. Our second grade trip to Mexico just wouldn't have been the same without the song. Feliz Navidad—Jennifer
Janine Courville—Thank you so much for taking care of my students. I appreciate and am grateful you were here!—Karol
Wanda Beightol—How did you know I'd forgotten my lunch? You are so perceptive! You are also very generous. Thanks so much for the delicious Hot Pocket! Carol
Scott Farris—Thank so much for watching my class while I went to my car. Your flexibility was very much appreciated.—Irene
Tommy Phillips—Thanks so much for helping me out with that huge untimely order the other day. I was frustrated and it really helped having you there. Thanks for being a good friend!—Scott
Tracy Pang—Thanks for all your help. You are an incredible teacher and one that inspires us all. You have helped me so much with all the little and big things at Gladstone. You Rock!—Mr. Wong
Nan Shapiro—Thank you for being such a wonderful principal and person. You have made my first year so easy and spectacular. I've seen many principals in my time and you are one of the best.—Mr. Wong
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November 2008Top of Page
Karol Blount--Thank s for the email for the Website with the numbered passages. Wow! That will save me some time. You are always thinking of us!~Irene
Joan Ekstrand--Thanks for your help with tips using AR. I appreciate your time and it's always easier to have one-to-one help~Irene
Dolores Vigneault--Thanks for all your help leading the emergency drill. Your leadership is so evident and appreciated.~Nan
Scott Farris--Thanks for being out on duty at recess every day even when you're not assigned duty. You do more for the kids at this school than anybody and you spend an incredible amount of time doing it. Thanks.~Tommy
Tommy Phillips--Thanks for taking the time to call each day to see if we need anything for lunch while you are out. It really helps when you desperately need a "diet coke."~Janine
Janine Courville--Thank you so much for taking care of my students. I appreciate and am grateful you are here!~Karol
Dear Noon Aides (Cathy, Jody, Rebecca, Karen, Susan, Linda and Shelli)--thank you so much for all that you do to protect our students. I saw how quickly you responded last week to a stranger on campus and I was in awe. What a blessing you all are to this school and to the kids.~Cristen
Caryl Fitzgerald--Thank you for fixing and redoing our assessment spreadsheets! What would we do without you?~Susie
Kathleen Turner--Thank you so much for a great job with the food drive. There were two overflowing barrels of food--thanks to your leadership. Kudos to you!~Nan
Karol Blount--Thank you for taking the rest of my gate duty the day I had a headache. I appreciate your willingness to help out!~Jennifer
Cindy Jones and Kathy McClure--Thanks for your help pulling together the SDHS parade. It was lots of fun. Also, thanks to Scott for driving use in his truck.~Nan
Nancy Simpson Jr.--Thank you for allowing my 4th graders to see the end of The Island of the Blue Dolphins movie in your room.~Maureen
Susie Amos--Thanks for helping out covering PE on Thursday. You truly are a natural on the soccer filed.~Nan
Cindy Jones--Thank you so much for your help on the report cards. You saved my hours of work.~Jason
Hema Mistry--What a woman! Thank you so much for making zillions of copies for me on the 31st. You're the best.~Carol
Joan Ekstrand--Thanks for your help with tips using AR. I appreciate your time and it's always easier to have one-to-one help~Irene
Dolores Vigneault--Thanks for all your help leading the emergency drill. Your leadership is so evident and appreciated.~Nan
Scott Farris--Thanks for being out on duty at recess every day even when you're not assigned duty. You do more for the kids at this school than anybody and you spend an incredible amount of time doing it. Thanks.~Tommy
Tommy Phillips--Thanks for taking the time to call each day to see if we need anything for lunch while you are out. It really helps when you desperately need a "diet coke."~Janine
Janine Courville--Thank you so much for taking care of my students. I appreciate and am grateful you are here!~Karol
Dear Noon Aides (Cathy, Jody, Rebecca, Karen, Susan, Linda and Shelli)--thank you so much for all that you do to protect our students. I saw how quickly you responded last week to a stranger on campus and I was in awe. What a blessing you all are to this school and to the kids.~Cristen
Caryl Fitzgerald--Thank you for fixing and redoing our assessment spreadsheets! What would we do without you?~Susie
Kathleen Turner--Thank you so much for a great job with the food drive. There were two overflowing barrels of food--thanks to your leadership. Kudos to you!~Nan
Karol Blount--Thank you for taking the rest of my gate duty the day I had a headache. I appreciate your willingness to help out!~Jennifer
Cindy Jones and Kathy McClure--Thanks for your help pulling together the SDHS parade. It was lots of fun. Also, thanks to Scott for driving use in his truck.~Nan
Nancy Simpson Jr.--Thank you for allowing my 4th graders to see the end of The Island of the Blue Dolphins movie in your room.~Maureen
Susie Amos--Thanks for helping out covering PE on Thursday. You truly are a natural on the soccer filed.~Nan
Cindy Jones--Thank you so much for your help on the report cards. You saved my hours of work.~Jason
Hema Mistry--What a woman! Thank you so much for making zillions of copies for me on the 31st. You're the best.~Carol
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October 2008Top of Page
Irene Burton--Thank you for helping me get started with Read Naturally and your willingness to share your supplies. I love my third grade team and how we are there for each other.--Joan
Sandy Gonzalez--Thank you for all your help and support. You do so much more than most of us realize, and you do it while handling all the hundreds of random things that come up during the day and after all that you still greet everyone with a smile.--Tommy
Cindy Jones--Thank you so much for helping me with my parking spot. You are so wonderful!--Janine
Tommy Phillips--Thank you for taking my recess duty. That was very kind of you!--Dolores
Eileen Johnson, Susy Griffith, Irene Burton--Thank you so much for helping out with the door hanger walk on Saturday. We so appreciate your help and support. You made a not so fun event better.--Nan
Dolores Vigneault--Thanks for meeting with me last week. I appreciate your input and expertise.--Karol
Nan Shapiro--Thanks for the great tech tips for the PowerPoint presentations. Thanks too, for all you do! I appreciate you.--Karol
Janine Courville--Thank you so much for taking on the Bosses Day set up and clean up. I thank my lucky stars to be back working with you. You are the BEST!--Susan
Tracy Pang--Thanks so much for trying again and again and again to fix the crashed files for my Smart Board. I appreciate all of your effort!--Jennifer.
Sandy Gonzalez--Thank you for all your help and support. You do so much more than most of us realize, and you do it while handling all the hundreds of random things that come up during the day and after all that you still greet everyone with a smile.--Tommy
Cindy Jones--Thank you so much for helping me with my parking spot. You are so wonderful!--Janine
Tommy Phillips--Thank you for taking my recess duty. That was very kind of you!--Dolores
Eileen Johnson, Susy Griffith, Irene Burton--Thank you so much for helping out with the door hanger walk on Saturday. We so appreciate your help and support. You made a not so fun event better.--Nan
Dolores Vigneault--Thanks for meeting with me last week. I appreciate your input and expertise.--Karol
Nan Shapiro--Thanks for the great tech tips for the PowerPoint presentations. Thanks too, for all you do! I appreciate you.--Karol
Janine Courville--Thank you so much for taking on the Bosses Day set up and clean up. I thank my lucky stars to be back working with you. You are the BEST!--Susan
Tracy Pang--Thanks so much for trying again and again and again to fix the crashed files for my Smart Board. I appreciate all of your effort!--Jennifer.
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September 2008Top of Page
Maureen Blaes--Thanks for all of your time and work helping Jason and Adrian. Please know all your work is having a great impact. You're awesome! ~ Nan
Tommy Phillips--Thanks for all your help with different things on campus. It's great having you back on our Gladstone team. I so value and appreciate your flexibility and team mind set. ~ Nan
Wanda Beightol--Thank you so much for doing by bus duty on Wed.! You are the best! ~ Nancy
Connie Niacaris--Thanks for your smile and flexibility with all the cafeteria "stuff" in your room. You were so amazing with you had every right to blow. Thanks for being so terrific! ~ Nan
Gladstone Family--Thank you everyone for all your support and love. It means so much knowing that people care. ~ Shelli
Tracy Pang--Thanks for your leadership and organization in preparing for the fair. Youv'e helped streamline the process so it gets better and better. ~ Nan
Nancy Simpson, Sr.--Thanks so much for helping me set up my classroom. Words cannot express how much I appreciate your help. ~ Kristina
Tommy Phillips--Thanks for all your help with different things on campus. It's great having you back on our Gladstone team. I so value and appreciate your flexibility and team mind set. ~ Nan
Wanda Beightol--Thank you so much for doing by bus duty on Wed.! You are the best! ~ Nancy
Connie Niacaris--Thanks for your smile and flexibility with all the cafeteria "stuff" in your room. You were so amazing with you had every right to blow. Thanks for being so terrific! ~ Nan
Gladstone Family--Thank you everyone for all your support and love. It means so much knowing that people care. ~ Shelli
Tracy Pang--Thanks for your leadership and organization in preparing for the fair. Youv'e helped streamline the process so it gets better and better. ~ Nan
Nancy Simpson, Sr.--Thanks so much for helping me set up my classroom. Words cannot express how much I appreciate your help. ~ Kristina