Affirmations

 

Tameka for taking so many unknown variables and making them work. I see you every day hustling, adjusting, and communicating to ensure M-STEP runs smoothly. I’m so grateful that I could entrust you with this big endeavor, knowing you’d pull everything together while making it look easy (although it’s not). Thanks for being someone I can count on. 

Robyn M and Stacey Reed for everything that you did to make the 7^th and 8^th grade schedule. I would have been lost without you.   

Robyn M for pulling all the data that was needed to make informed class placements.

John for allowing us to use your space for the book fair. Thank you for being mobile the past three days.

Alex for being a dean, AND a 1st grade teacher, AND a 2nd grade teacher. No one—not even me—truly knows the countless hours you spend at home grading papers, creating lesson plans, and communicating with families, all while fulfilling your responsibilities as a dean. Thank you for the sacrifices you’ve made to ensure our 1st and 2nd graders receive a high-quality education.

Stephanie for all of the ordering that you have done recently. I love knowing I can count on you to get it done and at the best price. I truly appreciate you being an intricate part to our positive school culture.  

Stacey Ramirez for once again taking my vision and making things beautiful. Our school activities are always so much better because of you.

Tracy for allowing our students another opportunity to support our community. I love that we are adopting an animal.  

Lisa for being someone I can trust and count on. I appreciate you helping me with accounting.

Danielle J for helping me clean the staff lounge. I was exhausted and when you stepped in to help, it was a huge sigh of relief.  

Tameka for coming in early to turn on all the lights in the front office.  

Tameka, Alex, Robyn M, and Stacey Reed for spending your Friday afternoon decorating the front office for appreciation of others. 

Stephanie for running multiple errands to get me the best price of food. You are noticed and you are appreciated.

Flo for providing me with a detailed communication timeline. I love how you go above and beyond.

Stephanie and Rachel B for pulling trash in the absence of our custodian. Thanks for seeing a need, and filling a need. You didn’t even hesitate.

Jeanne for taking all the trash outside in the absence of our custodian. You never complained even when you got food all over you. That shows the type of person you are and your willingness to help out always.

Andria for making sure staff morale is high by taking over the candy jar. Thank you for assisting me with this.

Andria, Ellen, Jane, and Cindy for organizing, setting up, breaking down, and assisting students at our book fair. Thank you for being huge contributors to creating cherished memories for our students.  

Jen D for sharing encouragement and positivity amongst the staff.