Give Thanks For Your Local School 2010 

Students at Orr Elementary [Photography by Katie Rosman]

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Thank you to those of you in the DCPS community for sharing your wonderful notes of gratitude about your local school via Twitter, Facebook and right here on the DCPS website.

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I'm very thankful for the generous lady who cleans up our cafeteria. She is nice and respectful towards everyone. She always does her job with a smile so I am thankful for her.

DCPS student
McKinley Technology SHS

I am thankful for the administration at my school always being there to support the goals of our PTA, to ensure that our students and families have the very best programs and services that we are able to facilitate...sometimes with no notice - thanks Francis Stevens Education Campus Staff! I appreciate you!

Désirée McCoy (via DC Public Schools Facebook fan page)
DCPS Parent

I am thankful for the teacher's and staff commitment for the students to do well and excel in life after High school. I am thankful for the people that I have met, because they have made me the person that I am today. I am thankful that I am able to attend one of the top High Schools in the District. I am thankful for the many people that I have come in contact with while attending school in The District of Columbia.

DCPS student
Columbia Heights Educational Campus

I'm thankful for the computer use we have. McKinley Tech has has many computers for students to have access to when they need them. Even though when we get to use them, we get a limited amount of time I'm still thankful for it!

DCPS student
McKinley Tech High School

I am thankful that my school serves as a safe haven for me and that I know my administrators and teachers give 110% everyday in providing me and my fellow students with a place in which our learning goals can be accomplished.

DCPS student
Washington Metropolitan High School

@YPTDC (YPT)
@dcpublicschools, we're thankful for our amazing partner teachers. Their commitment to the arts is inspiring! #dcpsthx

I am thankful for caring teachers that are willing to teach us what we need to know to achieve in our future.

DCPS student
Anacostia Senior High School

I am thankful for the nice teachers that are there and how people are always helping me with whatever I need for me to pass though out this school year. The people there were very nice to hang with and it's fun so far in school this year. Hopefully I will be there next three years!! Happy Thanksgiving!

DCPS student
Cardozo High School

I am thankful for the supportive teachers, the nosey counselor and the welcoming staff. I love my school. <3

DCPS student
Shaw@ Garnett Patterson

@Dontworryteach (Jamie Josephson)
I am so grateful for our front office/support & guidance staff. Where would we be without u?? #dcpsthx (via Twitter)

CharleyTerrito @dcpublicschools #dcpsthx for Ms. Burke, Ms. Yvonne and all the great teachers @ Peabody #SWS. (via Twitter)

This school is what I've prayed for in regards to my grandchild. When she first entered DCPS Pre-K program, she was energetic, easy and ready to grasp and hone her academic skills and she did. Upon entering first grade at the same school, her mom and I realized she increasingly reluctant and apprehensive about school and the joy of learning had left her. It wasn't her nature to be so distraught about learning so we shored up what she needed to know in order to excel. We prayed and prayed constantly to find a school where the staff was a excited about teaching as she had been about learning.

We were so ecstatic when told she was accepted to Randle Highland. Wow! She hasn't complained at all since the beginning of this school year. The staff is able to keep the children engaged no matter what their economic status. They have a safe, clean and disciplined environment where as the previous school always seemed chaotic, unorganized and unsafe. Security and staff at that school would not even make the teen drop-outs and pot smokers leave the area so that children and their parents would feel some sort of safety when arriving or leaving the property.

Yes, Randle is an outstanding school that recognizes potential in EVERY student. A diamond in the rough show and indeed. The principal is energetic, the staff shows that they are a team with the same purpose in mind and they have effective strategies for keeping the children engaged and interested in their own academic growth.

DCPS parent/family member
Randle Highlands Elementary

I am grateful for the entire staff of Francis Scott Key Elementary School. Every day, our teachers and administrators give their 100% educating our children and helping them to be the best they can be. I am very grateful to them for their dedication and giving! Thank you.

Maryam Rahmani (via DC Public Schools Facebook fan page)

I would like to give thanks to the teachers and staff officials and administrators at Duke Ellington for providing high quality education in a high school.

DCPS parent
Duke Ellington School of the Arts

I am thankful for all the support from staff, parents, and students. It is a wonderful school to work in. I feel as we are all making a difference in the lives of Ross students.

DCPS employee
Ross ES

I am thankful for the office staff at my child's school. They are very cheerful, polite and courteous regardless of what time you into the office.

Linda Stewart
DCPS parent
ML King

I'm thankful to the teachers who are giving my son a great education, and to all the teachers, students and parents who have given our new principal an honest chance to succeed.

Peter Eisler
DCPS parent
Hardy Middle School

Thank you to all of the administrators, academic support staff, custodian, and cafeteria workers at Phelps ACE SHS! You are appreciated! Keep up the great work!

DCPS employee
Phelps ACE SHS

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK A VERY DEAR LADY WHO HAS BECOME SO VERY CLOSE TO MY HEART. FOR TAKING THE TIME TO WORK WITH MY FAMILY AND I IN COPING SKILLS THAT HAS HELPED US COMMUNICATE WITH MY AUTISTIC SON. THANKS MRS. A. EWING, YOUR THE BEST !

Rhonzelle
DCPS parent
John Burroughs

I am so thankful for my co-teacher. We are both working so hard to get our students ready for kindergarten and I couldn't do it without her.

Mary Laura Calhoun
DCPS employee
Walker Jones Education Campus

As a new Horace Mann family, with 2 boys in the PK and K class, I am truly impressed by the energy, enthusiasm and love that our Principal, Liz Wishnant, and our teachers (Ms. Monroe, Mr. Smith, and the others) are showing their students and their families, every day. We are thus very proud and thankful to be part of the DCPS community!

Ruxandra Burdescu
DCPS parent
Horace Mann

I am thankful that my young daughter is being educated in a good school by a great teacher. Ms. Weng's commitment to excellence is evident and very much appreciated. She and her aide, Mr. Haith, are excellent teachers and great role models for the children.

Kim
DCPS Parent of Ms. Weng's student
Phoebe Hearst ES

Thankful for wonderful teachers at SWS, particularly Ms. Burke and Ms. Yvonne. And, thankful for Ms. Rita's camp/aftercare at Peabody.

Kevin White
DCPS parent
Peabody-SWS

We are grateful for all of the amazing parents and teachers at Oyster-Adams. It is more than a school. It is a family and a community and we couldn't be happier.

Julie Garnier
DCPS parent
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

I am grateful to my program manager, Ms. Grimmett for all she does for all the SLPs and her caring way. I am very grateful to all my co-workers at both of my schools for all their support and cooperation especially Mrs. K. Shaw, and G. Vauss @ MLK. Ms. Henri, Mrs. Washington, Ms. Dawkins, Mrs. Mitchell, Ms. Kennedy, and Ms. Green @ Kenilworth. Finally, I am very thankful for all the wonderful students.

I am thankful for the friendly welcome every morning by the security guard at our sign-in desk. I am thankful for the creativity, patience, nurturing, and excellence shown by my son's 3-year-old preschool teachers, Ms. Sutherland and Ms. Reitz. I am thankful for the leadership of Ms Cobbs and her staff. I am thankful for availability of a wonderful aftercare program led by Ms Robinson and her team. I am thankful for the healthy meals and snacks provided by DCPS. I am thankful for an active and growing PTA to watch out for our schools needs. It is a great year at Ludlow-Taylor and we're so pleased our son is there!

Andrea Hankins
DCPS employee
MLK and Kenilworth

I am very grateful to see these three Principals reaching out to their parents, staff and community trying to build a great working relationship to help thier students. It's not were you live it's how you live, 4 schools across the city. I'm grateful for those support staff, assistant principals and all the teachers who are working just as hard as a team player. May God Bless you all and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Carlene Thompson
Community Member
Kimball ES, Sousa MS, Fillmore AC, Key ES

Merry Thanksgiving for all DC Gov. & DCPS Community. 

Farley I. Salazar
DCPS employee
Roosevelt S.T.A.Y. High School

When you say Eastern, you mean excellence and therefore I give thanks to the E-team at Eastern. My hearty "thanks" goes first and foremost goes to Mr. William C. Chiselom, Principal and the most dedicated group of people he has assembled to take Eastern High School to the next phase. Also, a high-five thank you goes to Allen Lew and company for preparing the new Eastern High School. Let the trumpets play the fanfare of thanks to Mr. James Perry, Director of Bands and the members of the Blue and White Marching Machine. I am thankful for the Rachel Skerritt, Principal-in-Planning for Eastern beginning SY-2011 and beyond. Thanks Kaya Henderson for saying what many have been thinking for a long time "either go-hard or go home."

Most importantly to the Senior Class of 2011 @ Eastern deemed the U-haul group...thank you for sticking-it out as we moved from the raggedy Eastern, to modules and then into the $77-million building that will forever memorialize you as the first group of students to graduate from the facility.

Finally, I give thanks to those who did not give-up on the Pride of Capitol Hill when at times the ride was rough for the Ramblers...and that's especially for MR (you know that I will always keep the faith).

Mark Roy
Community Member
Eastern High School

My family is grateful for all of the wonderful teachers and administrators at the Visiting Instruction Service who make my daughter's extended illness a little more bearable by bringing the gift of learning and love into our home.

Jane Herbert
DCPS parent
Visiting Instruction Service

I am thankful for all of the adminitration staff, teachers, teachers aides, security, cleaner and the lunch ladies for all that they do to keep the kids excited about getting a good education and safe. Walls is such an excellent school. Again, THANKS!

Natalie Jones
DCPS parent
School Without Walls

I'm thankful for the dedicated principal, Mrs. Miles, the teachers, administrative aids and special curriculum faculty at Shepherd. I'm thankful for the community of concerned and dedicated parents that make Shepherd the great school that it is. I'm thankful that my son is thriving in such a supportive environment.

Jennifer White
DCPS parent
Shepherd

I am thankful for the dedication, care, and ongoing support of the Oyster teachers, staff, and administration.

The teachers strive each day to impart knowledge to my two children and help them succeed in life as well as academically.

The support staff work hard daily to keep the school clean and safe (not easy with hundreds of children running around).

The administration encourages parental involvement yet understands the challenges of parenthood.

The nurse, office staff, and counseling team regularly demonstrate professionalism and concern for my children. They create a safe haven that my kids need when away from home.

I am thankful, every day, to be a part of the Oyster-Adams community.

Dena
DCPS parent
Oyster-Adams Bilingual

I'm thankful for the hard work the administration, teachers and staff provide my child as he goes throughout his day daily at school.

DCPS parent
Anne Beers Elementary School

I want to thank Ms Janet Stark on believed in me when the special ed counsel put me down. Plus she taught me a lot. Now I am able to read and write. I attended Cardozo in 2003 and ms b was also the rest of the staff didn't believe in me or my class.

Oluokwemba
DCPS parent
Cardozo

I am thankful to have an approachable and understanding principal who supports and wants to help her teachers improve.

DCPS employee
Savoy Elementary School

I am thankful for the friendly welcome every morning by the security guard at our sign-in desk. I am thankful for the creativity, patience, nurturing, and excellence shown by my son's 3-year-old preschool teachers, Ms. Sutherland and Ms. Reitz. I am thankful for the leadership of Ms Cobbs and her staff. I am thankful for availability of a wonderful aftercare program led by Ms Robinson and her team. I am thankful for the healthy meals and snacks provided by DCPS. I am thankful for an active and growing PTA to watch out for our schools needs. It is a great year at Ludlow-Taylor and we're so pleased our son is there!

DCPS parent
Ludlow-Taylor ES

I am grateful for the exceptional colleagues I work with every day ensuring high expectations for all students. I'm also so grateful to my students who come to class every day ready to meet these high expectations in order to prepare themselves for college!

DCPS employee
Anacostia Senior High School

I'm thankful for all the fantastic teachers at Horace Mann! They work so hard for the students, and they shine. Thank you! Thank you!

DCPS parent
Horace Mann

I would like to give Thanks to all the outstanding leaders@ Duke Ellington and for the Principle there who has a heart of Gold and know what it means To share your Blessings! Because of them and the unique way they bring out the Best in there students and my daughter who is a ninth grader there- THANK YOU ALL :0)

Felecia Jones - From the Harrison and Jones family
DCPS parent
Duke Ellington

I'm grateful for the Museum Studies program at Duke Ellington. It is such a unique and amazing opportunity for DC high school students. Where in the country can you learn curatorship, art history, digital photography, museum history and use the museums at your doorstep? Thanks go particularly to Ms. Marta Stewart, a real mentor to Museum Studies students everywhere.

Heidi Bachman
DCPS parent
Duke Ellington

I am thankful for the excellent leadership and wonderful staff!

DCPS parent
Murch

Thank you to the student who told me, "You're a great teacher!" today in the hallway. I really needed that.

DCPS employee
McKinley Technology High School

I am thankful for having a very nice and professional principal. She is very responsive to the needs of the students and staff. She always has a positive attitude and I consider myself lucky for having her as the principal.

Faezeh Nobari
DCPS employee
Shepherd ES

I'd like to give thanks to John Eaton Elementary School's wonderful staff! My daughter is doing very well and enjoys school very much! I would also like to thank Miss Carissa Harrison, who has been my daughter's teacher and superb role model for both first and second grade. My daughter has really responded to Ms. Harrison's loving and patient teaching style. We feel very lucky to have Ms. Harrison for a teacher!

Luisa Chau
DCPS parent
John Eaton Elementary

I am grateful for the time and energy that Brent teachers invest in their students--and thank them for their enthusiasm, creativity, warmth, and professionalism. As individuals and collectively, they are the foundation of a great community. I am grateful that Brent is a center of excellence, a place of great teaching and learning.

DCPS parent
Brent Elementary

So THANKFUL for Principal Gartrell and the team she leads at John Eaton ES. Our kids love school.
Go Eaton!

DCPS parent
John Eaton

I am thankful for all the teachers, especially the Kindergarten teachers, who are currently handling 57 wonderful five and six-year old, squirmy, excited, energetic and loud little girls and boys. Thank you!

Maria O'Donnell
DCPS parent
Stoddert ES

My son Marsten has had nothing but the best experience at Watkins. He is learning in a safe and caring environment with the best educated teachers in the D.C area. I want to take the time to acknowledge his current teacher, Miss Jones. She has boosted his self-esteem and has truly encouraged his love of learning. She is totally available and a great communicator; which as a parent I feel are essential elements needed in order for us to work as a team. She has a way of making learning fun and the children just love her. So this Thanksgiving holiday I am grateful for Watkins Elementary and especially Miss Jones.

Doris Davis
DCPS parent
Watkins Elementary

I am thankful for Dr. Clifton for working so hard as a principal and giving me the opportunity to be a part of your staff.

DCPS employee
Whittier EC

We're thankful for Ms. Vinson, who made Max's first school experience wonderful by being a loving person and great teacher; for Ms. Stewart, whose sunshiny personality has made his first days at Murch happy ones; and for Ms. Rabiah and Mr. Johnson for the opportunity.

Juli
DCPS parent
West and Murch

As a new Janney family, with a child in K and 1st, I have been quite impressed by the energy, enthusiasm and love that our Principal, Ms. Lycknell, and our teachers (Ms. Rockwell, Ms. Franklin, Ms. Rutledge and Ms. Pritchett and many others) are showing our children and Janney children. We are very proud to be DCPS parents. Thank you so very much for your dedication to our children.

HyeSook Chung
DCPS parent
Janney Elementary

A great hard working staff and co workers that works together to make the day go smoothly and quickly.

DCPS employee
Marshall ES

I am thankful for the dedicated staff at our school, who demonstrates teamwork in our school, to help motivate or encourage our staff. I am thankful for the staff who takes time to reach out to our parents. I am thankful for the staff that have the patiece to encourage our children with different learning styles to want to learn, and teach them. I am thankful for the rest of the staff for doing their part by continuing to keep the rest of the staff, parents, and students motivated just from your positive energy, your smiles and friendly greetings. Without your part in this village to raise our children, my job would be more challenging. Before I end, I also have to thank all the staff members who don't mind sharing their work and different strategies to help me progress while I continue to learn on different levels. Thank you :)

DCPS employee
LaSalle-Backus EC

I am grateful to serve as principal of the best high school in the district! Our teachers are master teachers, our students are intuitive and passionate about their learning and our staff gives 100% every day! Our parents are active participants in the learning process and always work to give their full support! McKinley is well on the way to meeting its vision of becoming the highest performing school in the district by 2013!!

David Pinder
DCPS employee
McKinley Tech

I am thankful for all my wonderful students...you complete me! I am grateful for the opportunity to work with such wonderful young people as well as the staff, support staff, and administration. Happy Thanksgiving to All.

Menard
DCPS employee
School Without Walls

I am thankful for being part of the amazing Alice Deal MS community where the teachers are professional, collegial and caring, the parents are supportive and generous, the administration is the best in the city, emphasizing high expectations and respect for teachers, and the students are dedicated and enthusiastic about life and learning! What a wonderful "village" in which to be working and living!

Christopher Hyun
DCPS employee
Alice Deal MS

I am thankful for Ms. Glady Hetherington for her compassion and abilities toward all her students. For her desire to see that the students read and are on a grade level ahead. She is an guardian angel.

R. Carter
Community Member
Brookland at BunkerHill

I am thankful for the LaSalle-Backus Educational Campus school community, including students, staff, and parents. We have our challenges, but we've come a long way. Happy Holidays!

Richard Rogers
DCPS employee
LaSalle-Backus

I am grateful for the stellar Special Ed team at Oyster School!

DCPS parent
Oyster

I am grateful for the Dr. Cheryl Wilhoyte. Being a principal is a challenging job--a lot of work to be done, teachers, staff, students, parents with which to work. It's no easy task. I thank God for her tireless efforts.

DCPS employee
Brent Elementary School

I want to express my thanks to our new principal Tandi Tyler for the awesome start of this school year. Her enthusiasm, innovative ideas, motivation and leadership skills has inspired so many of us to try to make out best even better. It's a wonderful experience to work at a school where even the smallest efforts are recognized and where you know that your principal is invested in the students and staff with more than just words but in deed as well. Thanks!

DCPS employee
Ketcham Elementary School

I am thankful to be a part of a school that demonstrates their dedication to students daily by ALWAYS going the extra mile. Teamwork is evident from the custodial staff, teachers, aides, administration to the related service providers. Everyone works together to make an impact on the lives of the children and families we serve. GO TEAM PAYNE!

DCPS employee
Payne Elementary

Many thanks to the teachers who truly care about their students and it's evident in their interactions, planning, and TEACHING! Your dedication and hard work does not go unnoticed:)

Master Educator
DCPS employee
DCPS

I am very thankful for wonderful students, great parents, and a fantastic staff. I am extremely grateful to work for an administrator that leads in a manner that inspires one to fly and soar to higher heights.
Our school is a special place and I am inspired every day to work harder to provide the students there the best public education in America.

George Hill
DCPS employee
Marshall Educational Center

I am thankful for the teaching and support staff at Tyler ES. I am thankful for Ms. Dawkins, first grade teacher who through her creativity has heightened a creative interest in math and science in my son.

DCPS parent
Tyler ES

I am thankful for being at a school with so many caring staff. We are a family, who has their problems just like families often do, however, we work together and support each other. Our students receive a warm welcome everyday with smiling faces, hugs, a safe environment, and an academic program to fit their individual needs. Kudos to the Staff and Students at C. Melvin Sharpe Health School!

Armecia Andrews
DCPS employee
Sharpe Health School

I am thankful to the student body, parents, faculty, staff and administration at my school for keeping the heads high in hopes of academic growth and overall improvement; and putting forth an effort towards achieving these goals.

Brajendra Sharma
DCPS employee
Spingarn SHS

I am thankful for my son's counselor Ms. Wilson at Eastern. She's the best counselor he as ever had!

DCPS parent
Eastern Senior High School

I am truly thankful for being greeted with a smile every morning from staff members. I truly believe that GREATNESS is in the building at John Eaton!

Pam Green
DCPS parent
John Eaton

I have two grandchildren that attend Burrville Elementary School in NE Washington. I just want to say how thankful I am for the wonderful work that is being done on behalf of all the children. My grandchildren love coming to school, they always have something new that they have learned to share with me each day, and they love their pre-kindergarten teacher, Ms. Lee. There is such a positive atmosphere, clean building, and everyone takes an individual interest in each child. The crossing guard, Ms. Jones, the maintence person, Ms. Matthews, and other teachers and aides always greet them daily with a smile and a postive word. I have only good things to say about Burrville and I am happy to see that they continue to earn an A+ from me.

Leonard Harper
DCPS parent
Burrville Elementary School

I would like to thank all the Clerical and Administrative Assistant, Registrars, Business Managers, the Paraprofessionals and Custodial Staff at every school who's hard work and dedication to the Administration and Students keep each school up and running. Thank you for your service.

Thelma S. Mustafah
DCPS employee
Randle Highlands ES

We would like to say thank you to all who were intricately involved in supporting the football team as they plan to participate in their 11th Turkey Bowl. We also would like to say thank you to the administration, students, faculty, staff and parents who made Woodson @ Fletcher-Johnson a temporary "Tower of Power." Lastly, a thank-you goes to ALL of the outstanding alumni who have supported the school during our illustrious 39 years of existence. Thank you and remember "Once a Warrrior, always a Warrior." Ooops, I forgot this is a special thank-you to Ms. Mystickque Townsend and Mrs. LaTara Meyers for the return of GLOW. This is a faculty and alumnae collaboration of esteem appreciation. Enjoy your holiday.

Howard D. Woodson Alumni Association
Community Member
H.D. Woodson High School

I would like to send a "SHOUT OUT" to the support staff because with out us school would not function properly. So kudos to all support staffs throughout DC Public Schools. We rock.

Carlos Rich
DCPS employee
Powell E.C.

@dcpl (DC Public Library)
We love working with @dcpublicschools - our partners in literacy + education! #dcpsthx (via Twitter)

I would like to thank Dr. Anne Evans, principal of Savoy Elementary School, for believing that one person can make a difference. She is aware of the challenges that come with educating our children, and creates a culture whereby teachers, students, parents, and stakeholders are actively engaged in the process. Dr. Evans’ dedication and professional attitude assure us that obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal. Again, Kudos to a terrific educator and leader!

Maria Woolery
Special Education Coordinator
DCPS employee
Savoy Elementary School

I am grateful for my colleagues and administrators. I couldn't ask for a better group of individuals to work with. Thanks for all of your support and everything you do to make VIS a success! Keep up the good work!!!

Visiting Instruction Service (VIS)
DCPS employee

I am thankful for the hard work of Mark Williams, director of the Literary Media program, who is exposing my daughter to vistas she never would have imagined.

DCPS parent
Duke Ellington School of the Arts

As a parent of two children who are attending Hardy Middle School, I remain grateful for the fine core of teachers at Hardy, who in spite of extremely difficult circumstances, keep teaching and learning a priority along with the careful nurturing of our middle school children. Keep up the good work Hardy Teachers!!!

Sherry Woods
DCPS parent
Hardy Middle School

A note of gratitude to the outstanding Principal at John Eaton, Jacqueline Gartrell. She is an instructional principal, always on the move, motivating and encouraging her staff in such a way that our kids can't help but blossom and grow. Eaton teachers are among the most dedicated in our system. Hats off to them as well!

Sherry Woods
DCPS parent
John Eaton Elementary

I am thankful this year for all of the students and faculty participating in and supporting our Museum Academy afterschool program at Patterson Elementary. Thanks again for your support!

Linda Maxwell
Community Member
Patterson Elementary

My children are up and gone--good human beings leading good lives with the right values and world view. So much of the credit for that goes to their DCPS teachers, starting with Ms. Kaufman in preK right up through Debbie Murphy, Jill Weiler, Ms. Smith and so many, many others. No one parent could give them what you collectively gave them, or show them what you showed them about themselves. I have been, will always be, in your debt--and thankful for you and other teachers like you who have given the same gifts to so many other mom's children too. Thanks on this day, and on every other day too.

DCPS employee
Peabody, Watkins, Stuart-Hobson

There are many days when you wonder why... and then colleagues like Mr. Crayton shares a great read to start your day or stop you in the hallway and make you laugh ... and when you go into your classroom ...you make a student laugh...and your day ends up being great.. so, in spite of many things...these are moments of gratitude on the job.

DCPS employee
Cardozo SHS.

natashachante (natasha mack)
@dcpublicschools I am thankful for the wonderful and caring staff and teachers at Maury to whom I entrust my kids. #dcpsthx (via Twitter)

We are grateful for our daughter's supremely positive experience in the preschool program at Miner. She is learning a lot and growing in so many ways. Kudos to her teachers, and especially Ms. Harris, as well as the great leadership from the principal Ms. Bunche. We could not be more pleased that we decided to send our daughter to Miner.

DCPS parent
Miner Elementary School

I am so thankful to having a committed school family who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children. As a staff you step up with enthusiasm and determination to make our school successful. Our parents want the best for their children and I thank you for your constant support. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Principal Anne Evans
DCPS employee
Savoy Elementary School

The EHS PTSA, expresses a thank you to Mr. Chiselom for serving as the current principal of Eastern Senior High School. It is of a superlative accolade in recognizing all that you have done to ensure that our children are prepared for the future as productive citizens. It was just a mere three-years ago that you were handed the first-of-it's-kind project of "phasing out" Eastern Senior High and you have maintained the utmost in professionalism and class by carrying out the many unforeseen and daunting tasks.

You have motivated and encouraged many to carry-on in the way that exemplifies that DCPS has chosen the right leader for the right school during our most-trying times.

Again, we as parents say thank you because you have broke the cycle of revolving principals at Eastern and that is a fete that is worthy more than a pat on the back.

Let the record show that you're the first principal of the new Eastern High School and with that we must say thank-you to DCPS, former Chancellor Rhee for listening to the Eastern Family.

Eastern Senior High School PTSA
DCPS parents

I am thankful for all the District of Columbia Public Schools, students, teachers, staff, community members, principals, and parents for making progress to make the District of Columbia Public Schools the number #1 urban school district in the country!

I am also thankful for the Office of Public Education Facilities Modernization (OPEFM) on transforming our school facilities from dilapidated to gorgeous state-of-the-art green school facilities. The DCPS family appreciates there efforts!

Cornelius Gaskins
Former DCPS student
John Burroughs Education Campus

I am extremely grateful for the administration, teachers, and staff members at Burrville Elementary. My children and I are indeed thankful for the new construction that was completed at our school and the arrival of new teachers to the Burrville family.

It’s such a blessing to have teachers like Ms. McCoy, Mrs. Isom, and Mrs. Rice who are passionate about educating my children and sincerely interested in their overall development. I will always remember the dedicated teachers who have encouraged the love of learning to ALL my children. Thank you! There are also several people that must be recognized who make Burrville a welcoming place to call school. Ms. Jones who greets our children at the crosswalk every morning and afternoon, Mr. Holt and Ms. Matthews who keep the school and grounds well-maintained, Ms. Davis holds down the fort at the front office, and Mr. Rutledge our principal who keeps it all together.

My gratitude is extended to Ms. Lee and Coach Forte for an awesome soccer season and teaching our young people true sportsmanship.

GO EAGLES!!!

Denise Pulliam
DCPS parent
Burrville Elementary School

We are grateful for our teachers that keep the kids motivated and engaged. The teachers of 2B and 3B rock!!!! A special "high five" to Mr. Benson, who is new to DCPS. Thank you for all of your hard work.

Charlene Evans
DCPS parent
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

I am thankful for the MacFarland Middle School community, including students, staff, and parents. We've come a long way. Happy Holidays!

Excellence Begins With You!

Andre Samuels
DCPS employee
MacFarland Middle School

Thank you Ms. Thorne, Ms. Davis, Ms. Lopez, Ms. Nater, Mr. Clipper, Ms. Lacomba, Ms. Holiday, Mr. Williams and all the other teachers & support staff in the Head-start Program for making my son smile & learn every day!

DCPS parent
Marie Reed Elementary School

I AM THANKFUL FOR..... the outstanding leadership of Cheryl Warley, the family orientated environment of J.O. Wilson ES, the commitment and dedication of each and every staff member and a place I can call home away from home.

Tamika Brown
DCPS employee
J.O. Wilson Elementary School

I am thankful to serve the students, parents, staff, and community at Garfield Elementary. I am thankful to teach in our nation's capitol and teach my twenty Pre-Kindergarten students. Each student is a smart boy or girl and each learner in my class works hard to grow his or her brain. I am so proud of them all.

Sheila Hensley
DCPS employee
Garfield Elementary School

I am so grateful to work at Duke Ellington School of the Arts where the administration led by Rory Pullens is the kindest and most professional, the teachers go out of their way to help each and every student, and the creative students inspire me as they work and play hard. I have been a Special Education Teacher and Coordinator here for 25 years and wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

Katy Winn-Ritzenberg
DCPS employee
Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Trish Pride is a wonderful school leader. She is doing her best especially since she was only hired as principal a few weeks before the beginning of the school year. I hope that with the school system's and the mayor's help Jefferson will continue to soar and transform into the stellar school they were years ago. Kudos to Ms. Pride and all of the Jefferson staff!

Community Member
Jefferson Middle School

In am grateful for the following persons who has touched my life:

Mrs. Doris Hayden - Math Teacher - 7th and 8th Grade Teacher
Mrs. Sharon S. (Davis) Anderson - Homeroom Teacher 9th Grade
Ms. M. Ardell Thompson - English 9 Teacher
Dr. Bennie C. Mundy - Assistant Principal (All 3 years)
Mrs. Theresa Beasley-Hubbard - Reading Teacher
Mrs. Frances B. Spencer - Art/Homeroom Teacher (Deceased)
Mr. Eddie Robinson - Computer Teacher (Deceased)
Mrs. Ann V. Chase-Gilchrist - Administrative Aide -Front Office (Deceased)

These people has touched my life and I just want to say THANKS !!!!!

Garrett Mason
Former DCPS student
Shaw Middle School

I am so thankful for Burrville ES, it is a really nice school. My children have been going there since October of 2000. I have 2 graduated from high school, one is graduating in 2012, all three of them started out at Burrville. The staff in the office are really great, Mr. Manly and Ms. Davis are always helpful to me. Some of the teachers are still there like Ms. Harper, Ms. LLoyde, and Ms. Lee, it is a comfort to see them every day. Now Burrville is teaching 2 of my grandchildren, and a third one is coming the fall of next year. The teachers there are good to the children, patient and kind to them. I am glad my grandchildren have had their first learning experience at Burrville. GO EAGLES!

Ms. Chavis
DCPS parent
Burrville Elementary School

I am extremely thankful for David Landeryou and the staff at Key Elementary. Without their guidance and support, I would not be the educator that I am today!

Jennifer Green
Community Member
Key Elementary School