Thank You!! :-)

As we begin to close on another fabulous year in the ALC, I want to take a moment to thank some of the people that have made this growth and learning possible...

My amazing instructional assistants.  As most of you know, this is the hardest-working, most loving and devoted group of women you could ever find. These unbelievable women came in every day with more passion and devotion than they did the day before. They demonstrated ceaseless creativity in helping our students overcome challenges to be successful in their classes. They laughed with your children, cried with your children, bandaged their wounds and at times even helped change their clothes. There is nothing that they would not and have not done for our kids, and they deserve more than I could ever give them. Thank you all.

Our phenomenal speech pathologist. So many times in the last few months, Mrs. Twain and/or I would be engaged in a conversation with a student and turn to one another with sheer amazement. Our students are TALKING...A LOT! This is the result of their hard work, your hard work, and the relentless dedication of our amazing SLP that insists that language be expected in every moment of every day. She creates such an atmosphere for speaking, that our children can't help but be brimming with words. This is such an amazing and exciting time for all children, and it is such a wonderful feeling to KNOW how they feel about everything...because they tell us! Thank you Mrs. Twain!

Our enthusiastic APE teacher.  Mrs. Johnson is truly one of a kind. In such a short time in the course of one school year, she molds are excited little friends from balls of energy into routine-following athletes. Her carefully planned, expertly executed PE lessons help each child learn the gross motor and social skills they need to play on the playground, be healthy, and play sports. Thank you Mrs. Johnson!

Our unbelievable principal, vice-principals and special education facilitator. Without your never-ending advocacy, our children would not have experienced the success that they have. Please know that your efforts have never gone without notice. We are all so grateful for everything that you do.

Mountain View's secretaries. These women do it all. Mrs. Brownell, Mrs. Moreno, Mrs. Thun and Mrs. Reiken answered every question, healed every wound, and praised every effort. All with a smile and tremendous love and understanding for our kids. You guys are amazing!

Mountain View's custodial and cafeteria staff. Each and every day, our wonderful staff made our children feel a part of this community. They each took special care to address our children's sensory needs, and always made time to say hi to our kids. To Mr. Julio, Mrs. Belle and the rest of their staff, thank you for all you do.

Mountain View teachers, support staff and students. Thank you all for making us feel welcome in this school. We are home. A special thank you to Mr. Mitcham, Ms. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Chasteen, Mrs. Mevis, Mr. Grant, Mrs. Bauer, Mr. Erion, Mrs. Sweet, Mrs. Acosta, Mrs. Butero, Mr. Lent, Mrs. Cadavona, Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Goldberg, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Holland, Mrs. Robinette and Mrs. Brady for going the extra mile to be a part of our student's lives.

And, of course....all of you. Thank you for your love and support of your student and our program. Your children are thriving because you work with your school team to support and reinforce skills across environments.

I hope that you have an amazing summer. I look forward to seeing you in the fall!