Ocean of Compliments
Our ocean is filled with kindness!
Kindness Matters!
Angie~ Thank you all of the hard work you put into our school and students. From announcements, assemblies, birthday buddies...you make school extra special for everyone. Thanks!
Anne~Anne, you have such a warm and welcoming classroom! You always take the time to make visitors feel like they are part of your classroom community. We appreciate you.
Beth~Not only do you wear awesome outfits, you are rocking it in 5th grade! One would think that you have been teaching 5th grade forever!
Brooke~Kudos to you, Brooke for getting centers going in your room! Change is never easy and always a little scary, but I think it's awesome that you are taking a risk and trying something different. Your room is looking awesome! Keep it up :)
Candace~Candace is always willing to answer any questions I may have as well as offer encouragement when needed :) Our paths don't cross too often being in different buildings most days, but when we do run into each other I know we will always have a great conversation!
Cathy~I always appreciate your calm demeanor in your classroom. Your students are lucky to have you!!
Cheryl~You are such a master of your craft! You have never wavered on your commitment to the education of your students, and are always willing to go the extra mile to make sure each INDIVIDUAL succeeds. Your dedication is inspiring!
Connie (Kid's Club)~Connie, thanks for all of your hard work taking care of Silver Springs students before and after school. You are a ROCKSTAR!
Courtney~Courtney, Thank you for being such a good listener and for being that "soft place to land" for some of our kids. Students have told me how much they enjoy their time with you!! BRAVO to you for all you do!
Dana~Dana, you are always such a joy to work with! You are a team player and are always willing to jump in and help when needed!
Dee~Dee, you are such an positive person! You always have a smile on your face, and your love and care for kids shines through in all of your interactions with our students. Through all of the position changes, staff changes, policy changes, your love for kids has never faded and it is obvious when anyone sees you with kids that you were meant to be here.
Diana~Thank you Diana, for traveling to see our English as a Second Language students. The extra support truly helps them to fit in to the classroom more quickly and feel comfortable with the curriculum and their peers! Couldn't do it without you!
Donna~You have a heart of gold, true wisdom to share and always a sense of humor. Your attitude brightens the day and brings a smile to many!
Emily~You are true professional who works tirelessly to meet the needs of your students...that is clear in everything you do! Thank you for your positivity, dedication to helping others, empathetic heart and your intense passion for teaching! You inspire both the children and the adults around you every day!!
Grace~Miss your smiling face!
Isabel (Kid's Club)~You are genuine, smart and kind and will make a meaningful impact on many lives. Keep going strong and being you! You have so much to offer!
Janet~Janet - thank you for always being so flexible and ready to jump in whenever someone needs help - whether that’s in the book room, helping students finish NWEA, or covering for a teacher at the last minute. You are appreciated always!
Jenny~Jenny's positive attitude and infectious smile always brighten my day when I see her. A positive energy sure can do wonders, and it spreads to those around her. Thank you for always being a positive impact in our school building!
Jesse~Glad to have you back. Love the new addition of turtles in your room!
Jessica~My kids get SO excited to go to Art every week! Thank you for sharing your positivity and kindness every day-we are so lucky to have you in this building! Keep up the amazing work!!!
John~You have such a special way of making everyone laugh. Your intelligent sense of humor makes me expect the unexpected, making difficult situations easier to tackle!
Kailey (Kid's Club)~Kailey, thanks for taking such great care of our Silver Springs students before and after school! You are AMAZING!
Kari~You are a rockstar! The time and effort involved in the makeover of the Reading Room, the way you are making sure our kiddos are being seen, your positive energy and smile, and your sense of humor all make our school an even better place to be! We are so fortunate to have you at SS.
Kathy B.~Kathy, thank you for your Friday morning breakfast treats!!! We always look forward to them every year! For real though...you are always so cool, calm and collected and have such a positive energy! Your classroom is so calm and inviting and your students are lucky to have you!
Kathy S.~ Kathy, I want to compliment you on what a GREAT teacher I think you are! You always have such a calm demeanor about you -even when I KNOW that is not easy all the time! I thoroughly enjoy working with you and your kids....
Katie~We appreciate your willingness to come out in the pouring rain with your boots and umbrella to "encourage" the cars to pull all the way forward! At that point we are all definitely swimming in the same direction!!
Keith~Thank you for your positive energy and for making coffee in the Staff Lounge each morning. Sometimes it's the small things that make a BIG difference:)
Kim~You have such a sweet demeanor with your students! You have taken on this job with open arms and are doing an amazing job!
Kimberly~Thank you for making the media center a special place for our students to visit. You are one-of-a-kind and we are SO BLESSED to have you at Silver Springs. You go above and beyond every single day to make sure that every student that visits the media center feels special.
Kristi~Thank you so much for helping with Jameson today! Having the ingredients printed off really helped when I took him to the doctor. I would never have thought to do that. You are always so wonderfully helpful and I just want to tell you one of the many ways! Thanks for taking care of ALL of us! Hugs!
Kristin~I just wanted to let you know how special you are to me and many others here at Silver Springs, and also in our district. To me you have been more than a colleague. You have been a friend, an ear that listens without judging, and a shoulder to cry on during my hardest times; and you know I have had many in the last few years!. I always appreciate your kind words, your encouragement, and your advices. I love seeing you always in good spirit even when you're having hard times. Most of all I love and appreciate your openness to people who are different than you. I love that you treat our students with respect and dignity. You see the good in each of them and encourage them to be themselves. You're a role model to them, and many of us, of what the seven habits is all about. I want to thank you for who you are and encourage us to be. I could continue praising you but I don't want this one to become a long letter! ;)
Lara (Food Service)~Lara, the lunchroom runs smoothly because of you! Our students are so lucky to have someone in the lunchroom who cares so much.
Latrice (Custodian)~Latrice, thank you for always being positive, offering to help in any way you can, and checking to see what we need. I am so impressed by your willingness to go the extra mile to make our school really shine!
Lise~Lise, your energy with the kids is AMAZING! Students at Silver Springs are lucky to have you as their gym teacher. We only wish we could have you here more than one day a week!
Maria~You are one of the most hardworking people I know! Your ability to connect and create a relationship with the students you work with is amazing to see :)
Mary Ann~Thanks Mary Ann, for always being willing to lend a hand when needed, being positive and supportive with our special needs students, for offering to laminate, and for making sure all teachers and para-educators were remembered in Marshalltown. So thoughtful!
Mary~Thank you for your positive outlook-you brighten my day!
Mary Kate~Mary Kate, no matter the situation or how much is coming down on our shoulders as teachers or your own as a mom/daughter/wife etc, you always are an example to me of keeping a smile and a positive attitude. You’re cheerful outlook and sense of humor can always give me a lift and remind me that one of the special perks of being at SS is working with people like you.
Melissa~Love hearing your laugh in the hallway!
Paige~Paige, you are seriously AMAZING! You are the perfect addition to our MTSS team. You are so willing to try new things. Your positive attitude and optimism are appreciated! Keep up the great work!
Pam~Pam is so kind, helpful, and supportive! It is obvious that she cares about the students she works with. I admire Pam’s generosity! Thank you for all you do. :)
Sean~Sean has the most amazing energy that radiates to all his students. He holds high standards for his students and is teaching them what being a positive role model looks like. He has created a safe learning environment in his classroom where everyone feels welcomed and cared for!
Shannon~You are always so calm and patient with your students. You are always so even toned and positive, even during difficult times. Your support and encouragement really makes a difference in the lives of your students!
Stacey~I appreciate your sense of humor and honesty about school and life:) Seriously, the lounge is a great place to be at lunch with you there to make us laugh!
Stacey (Kid's Club)~Stacey, thanks for all of your hard work with our Silver Springs Kid's Club! We appreciate all of the work you do!
Sue~Sue, I want to compliment you on the outstanding job you do for the kids of Silver Springs! We are lucky to have such a caring and creative speech therapist. Your dedication even means occasionally missing part of your lunch...BRAVO Sue!
Susan (Food Service)~Susan, thanks for all you do to help keep our students well fed and to make the lunchroom running smoothly. We couldn't do it without you!
Tanya~You are seriously the heart and soul of this school. You do SO much that goes unrecognized by many but us teachers see it and appreciate it EVERY day. You deserve a deep respect and gratitude as you certainly go the extra mile each and every single day. Thank you for keeping us all sane and in one piece! What we would do without you, I do not know!!! You're the best!