Honor Wall 2021-2022

Thank you for all of your endless support for our children. You are an imperative member of our school!

For encouraging Maggie to be her best!

For encouraging Maggie to be her best!

We really appreciate your willingness to learn how to use the Oral & Nasal Listener to really help target speech sounds with Corina. And reading the articles on her diagnosis! As parents, it means a lot. She really enjoyed having you for speech this year and she sounds great!

Many times throughout this challenging year, you went above and beyond on Luke’s behalf – and we are forever grateful. He continued to thrive under your direction and thoughtful approach to teaching. Thank you!

Corina’s speech continues to improve! She says you are fun, funny, and kind. Thanks for all you do for her year after year.

Thank you for all you have done to help Jacob have a successful year. You have gone above and beyond.

Thank you for stepping in and helping Allie and her class have a wonderful second half of the year!

Thank you for creating such a positive class experience in this difficult year! Ryan loved being in your class and learned so much!

“Ms. Hoffman is so gentle and kind hearted in how she handles me.” Amber enjoys your in- person and virtual homeroom and is grateful for your homeroom direction. Amber says you’re fluent in French and you have been so helpful to her this year 💕.

Thank you for making classroom lessons fun and keeping the kids laughing while they learned. We are very grateful to you.

We are so grateful for your dedication to your students this crazy year. You are both truly a credit to your profession. Sophia has so enjoyed this year because of the way you make learning so much fun. She will miss you both. Thank you for all you have done for her.

Your boundless energy, great sense of humor, and love of learning are gifts that Griffin will carry with him for a lifetime. Thank you for everything you did to make first grade fun for Griff and his classmates. We are forever grateful!

Thank you for challenging Corina in such a fun and kind way, working on strength, endurance, coordination and more. She loves when you go outside!

Thank you so much for all you did this year to help Gianna. We appreciate you going above and beyond during such a challenging season.

Thank you for always believing in your students and encouraging them to never give up. You recognize their hard work and it makes them want to work harder. Ryan learned so much about math and himself in your class. We are grateful.

We are thankful to Ms. Hoffman for the way she cares about her students, and inspires them to do their best.

I hope you know what a wonderful teacher you are. We sure do, and we appreciate you more than words can say. Thank you for encouraging Tramaine to always do his best! Thank you for your patience and encouragement!
Please keep being yourself and doing what you do! You are amazing!

From obstacle courses to strength training and always massive amounts of encouragement and support, you are one of Corina’s favorite people. You have helped her get strong! Thank you for everything and we will miss you this next year!

The love you have for your job comes through in everything you do! Thank you for making second grade the best it could be.

Thank you for a wonderful 4th grade experience for Mark! We saw tremendous progress in his reading this year thanks to your hard work, abundance of patience and your never-ending dedication. Thank you for all of your continued efforts during distant learning and for going above and beyond the entire year for all of your students. We love you!

Thank you for all of your support during this distant learning.

For advancing Maggie’s Spanish in one year more than we could have hoped!

The loving ways of teachers like you are the difference between teaching and educating. Thanks for teaching Tramaine, educating him and empowering him to always give his best. Classrooms can survive without iPads and computers, but never without inspirational teachers. Thank you for being the irreplaceable teacher that you are. You are amazing!

Mrs. Eveland because she takes to time to check in with my son and makes sure he understands the lessons.

For encouraging and supporting Ally with her graphic novel!

Thank you for encouraging Cate’s love of reading and writing and for supporting her throughout her Annie Live experience. You’re the best!

For encouraging Ally to be her best!

Thank you for all that you continue to do to support our children!

For encouraging Ally to be her best!

Thank you for going above and beyond during COVID!

Thank you for always going above and beyond for all students. Your kindness and caring have such an impact on everyone.

Thank you for making this year great for Tramaine! As an incoming 6th grader who was a virtual student, you made him feel connected to the student body. We truly appreciate you for all you have done in this school year. Have an amazing summer!

Thank you for going above and beyond during COVID!

Your hard work and dedication to your students did not go unnoticed this year! Thank you for everything that you have done to make this year successful.

Thank you for all you have done to help Jacob have a successful year. You have gone above and beyond.

We are so grateful for your dedication to your students this crazy year. You are both truly a credit to your profession. Sophia has so enjoyed this year because of the way you make learning so much fun. She will miss you both. Thank you for all you have done for her

Thank you for going above and beyond during COVID!

Although you are only a student teacher right now; you are clearly making an impact in the classroom. Aiden says you are so patient and caring towards him and his friends. Thank you for advising (being a part of) his little Dragon Prince book series/ book club he started. Hope this dedication brings a smile to your face.
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Thank you for all you have done to help Jacob have a successful year!

For helping Maggie become a stronger writer and lover of reading!

Your dedication to preparing young students for the expectations of school is evident in all you do. I know my son will reap the rewards of your classroom lessons for years to come.

Very often the “specials” teachers are overlooked for recognition. Mrs. Powers is a caring and compassionate teacher. She is down to earth, never critical or judgmental, and treats the kids like adults, not children. For that reason the students find it easy to relate to her and feel comfortable coming to her for advice or just to bounce things off of. She is a true mentor and valuable resource to the students of RMS, not to mention funny too.

For doing an amazing job during Spring 2020 (and a great teacher for both our daughters!)

For introducing Maggie to lots of new math concepts and helping her thrive!

Thank you for being an amazing teacher to Mia.

Thank you for your guidance during this time, and finding discussions to have with the kids to help keep them connected.

For being a great roll model for our daughters and for the warm greetings at morning drop off (when we used to do that!)

Distance learning is new to both school and family. Thank you very much for your great preparation for the lessons and classes. Also thank you for your kindness on the understanding and support when problem occurs. It is really a pity to end Grade 5 like this . Robert will miss both of you!

Ms. Regan and Ms. Zurbach have both shown a great deal of support and dedication to Kaeden during this time. We have appreciated their empathy, compassion, and capacity to extend themselves during this difficult moment. All the hard work that goes into the preparing for the virtual school-week has not gone unnoticed.
Thank you,

Thank you for implementing the accommodations for Corina, for encouraging her, and for pulling her into small group when she needed it. Her reading this year was amazing and we are all so proud of her!

For encouraging Maggie to be her best!

Thank you for all that you continue to do to support our children!

You introduced Corina to a wide range of musical instruments! Next year, we anticipate she will play the flute (ongoing interest) or the trumpet (new interest), because it evidently only requires 3 fingers. Thank you for helping spark that interest for her!

For encouraging Ally to be her best!

For all you do for 3AS. You have taken each situation in stride as you supported, motivated and encouraged each child both online and in person. We appreciate you. Thank you for all you have done this year.

Thank you for going above and beyond during COVID!

I was in Ms. Bruno’s kindergarten class in 2002 (who was Ms. Faleo at that time.) Being in her class had a huge impact on my life. I learned about kindness, team work, and sharing — skills I would take with me for the rest of my life. I also met one of my best friends in her class, Carly Butynski. Last year we completed our Masters degrees together in environmental policy at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland to work on making the world a better place for everyone to live, We both thank you Ms. Bruno!!

Thank you for going above and beyond during COVID!

From writing to playing with putty, thank you for helping Corina with her strength and dexterity year after year. She says you are so funny!!

Thank you for making each school day upbeat and fun during an unpredicted time! Your patiences to ensure the Zoomies and Roomies had the best 4th grade experience, didn’t go unnoticed. Kudos, for being the best math teacher too!

Thank you for your encouragement in science!! Tramaine truly enjoyed your class. Thank you for making science fun.

She is great!

Thank you so much for everything you have done for our 2nd grade class this year. We are so happy you were our teacher!

Thank you Mrs. Dillon for being an amazing support teacher to our 4th grade class! Your dedication and kindness allowed us to grow and learn during a challenging year. We honor you, for giving us the best 4th great experience, virtually and/or in-persons. We all succeeded!

Thank you for everything you have done for Joe during his time at Brooklake. You have gone above and beyond to help him be the best version of himself. We will miss you.

Mrs. Rotella, thank you for your positive energy and innovation on the daily Read Aloud. Your dedication helped our child’s engagement with distance learning which is not an
easy task especially for younger children.

Mrs. Regan and Ms. Zurbach went above and beyond this year for their students. When you visit their classroom, the walls are covered with “norms” and “affirmations” which encourage empathy and respect. I loved their whole vibe. When they came to visit Cate in the last day of school, I saw a glimmer in my daughter’s eyes that I had not seen since distance learning began. Thank you for always encouraging Cate’s passions. Have the best summer!!!

For all he has done for both Dolan girls and the Florham Park music program!

Thank you Mr. Letchinger, here’s a message from our daughter.
“Dear Mr. L, Thank you for teaching me so much and making me laugh along the way. I know the year ended kinda funky but I hope to see you in person sometime again.”

As members of the Florham Park Education Grants Committee and as fellow teachers, we recognize the tremendous impact teachers have on the lives of our students. It is with our deepest gratitude, especially during these trying times, that we would like to honor all of the teachers, support staff, and administrators from Briarwood, Brooklake, and Ridgedale Middle Schools. As mothers to both sixth and second graders, we have witnessed the love, dedication, and impact you have made throughout each school building. Thank you.
With our gratitude,

Thank you for all of your wonderful work for 2S. Erin will always remember your reminders to be kind to others, and how you instilled in her a love of reading. She continued your community-building activity of Fuzzy Friend Friday even through distance learning read alouds. Thank you for your patience, caring, and encouragement.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication this year. We had a great time at the chemistry challenge. Francesca said, Thank you for making learning fun!”

Distance learning is new to both school and family. Thank you very much for your great preparation for the lessons and classes. Also thank you for your kindness on the understanding and support when problem occurs. It is really a pity to end Grade 5 like this . Robert will miss both of you!

Ms. Regan and Ms. Zurbach have both shown a great deal of support and dedication to Kaeden during this time. We have appreciated their empathy, compassion, and capacity to extend themselves during this difficult moment. All the hard work that goes into the preparing for the virtual school-week has not gone unnoticed.
Thank you,

You have A-Z Mysteries in your classroom library. She made a connection with these books that started a love of reading and writing and all things mystery. Thank you for encouraging her to develop these skills!

Your hard work, patience and kindness mean more than you know. It is because of you and the caring classroom you run that Joe is happy to be in school. You know the perfect balance of challenging him and encouraging his success. You are a true advocate for your students. We are so grateful for your dedication to all your students.

We are so happy to have Joe in your math class this year. He liked your class right from the start! You understood him and quickly discovered the best way for him to learn. Thank you for your kindness and patience and helping to make this a great year for Joe!

For encouraging Ally to be her best!

Thank you for going above and beyond during COVID!

Thank you for going above and beyond in and out of the classroom this year! It truly made all the difference!!

She has gone above and beyond for her students this year both in and out of the classroom. She makes a point to let every child know that they are important. She is very prepared and organized. Even during virtual days she managed to listen to every child talk about random things (snow, pets, younger siblings) and include her own daughter and dog into the lessons she was teaching. She has the patience of a Saint and has earned the nickname Saint VanWay!

Thank you for your dedication in making this such a positive year for your students, despite the difficult circumstances! Ryan loved your class and learned so much this year!

Thank you for going above and beyond during COVID!

Thank you for making school extra fun even in this strange COVID year. We appreciate you and all you do!

Thank you for all you have done to help Genna have a successful year!

Thank you, Mrs. Perlee for your hard work, patience and dedication to our class throughout this challenging school year. Thank you for everything!

Thank you for going above and beyond during COVID!

Thank you for being an amazing part of Allie’s journey! She is so blessed to have you in her corner!

The impact he made on the kids during the pandemic was priceless. He helped them feel comfortable and at ease. The kids enjoyed going to his class to not only learn academics but to learn how to adapt to the Covid challenges.

Thank you for all of your support this year…Nick had an amazing year because of you!

Thank you, Mr. K for a FUN year in 4th grade math. You made a sometimes difficult subject a blast for Mark, always went above and beyond and you are a great role model for the boys. As parents of 3 boys who all had you for their 4th grade teacher at Brooklake, we will hold on to the fond and fun memories of 4th grade forever!

Mrs. Regan and Ms. Zurbach went above and beyond this year for their students. When you visit their classroom, the walls are covered with “norms” and “affirmations” which encourage empathy and respect. I loved their whole vibe. When they came to visit Cate in the last day of school, I saw a glimmer in my daughter’s eyes that I had not seen since distance learning began. Thank you for always encouraging Cate’s passions. Have the best summer!!!

Thank you for the passion you bring to your classroom. The encouragement you give your students makes them want to work harder. You have motivated Ryan more than you can imagine. Thank you for all you do.

Thank you for all you do. Especially during this unfamiliar time, you reach out and connect every day. You find ways to continue engagement and learning. Your compassion and caring ways never go unnoticed. We appreciate you.

Thank you for always being there when help is needed. You make sure your students understand the material and keep them laughing in the process.

Thank you to all of the teachers, staff, and administrators at RMS for working so hard to help get the kids through distance learning. We appreciate you!

Mrs. Alcuri, thank you very much for the quick turnaround to inquiries from the students and parents and for always providing a solution. Your dedication minimized anxiety during these unprecedented times.

Mrs. Ocejo is patient, approachable, and responsive. We have been grateful for the one-on-one calls she has with Corina to review lessons, and as parents we love the smile on Corina’s face when she sees her teacher on the Zoom call. Thank you, Mrs. Ocejo!

Distance Learning is difficult for both the children and their families and as you probably would agree, it is much more for students with IEPs.
But with your presence, support and care, most of our fears are turned into hope and optimism as well as excitement. We are happy to take a bigger role in our son’s learning journey.
Again, from the bottom of our hearts – Thank you!