Please add any positive news of our staff/students, uplifting stories/anecdotes of our students/staff being awesome either individually/as a group/or to each other, and any other positive news that you feel may be worthy of our Family Meeting

• Ms. T would like to thank the following students for helping with the sidewalk chalk activity for School Violence Awareness Week: Katelyn Rizzo, Alexis Wardell, Tiana McKinley, Cheyenne Elkins, Kiana Turner, Lindsey Pattinson, Diana Aluna, Janeen Louis, Kariana Mora-Lloyd, MyKaila Mitchell-Timberlake, Ariana Bancheri, Olivia Campbell, Makenna Ditzel and Alex Clark
• The 7th grade teachers and residents of the Joseph House in Camden, are appreciative of all of the 7th graders for working as a team to provide 393 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to the less fortunate. Many 7th grade students and their families donated items to make this event possible. Thanks for making a difference and having fun while doing so.
• Mrs. Sap would like to thank Raul Cabrera and MyKaila Mitchell-Timberlake for partnering with younger students in the class to assist in teaching them how to throw and catch a football. They showed patience and kindness and will make great future teachers and coaches!
• Congratulations to the Blue Devils cheerleaders, JV and Varsity, on placing in their most recent competition. All of the cheerleaders worked really hard this season and should be commended for their efforts!
• Mrs Irwin would like to acknowledge the kindness Jamaad Washington showed when offering his porch as shelter from the rain to students waiting for the bus.
• Mrs. Bell wants to recognize Eddie Colon for Student of the Month for September. Eddie exhibits empathy daily to his classmates, to Mrs. Bell and even to Zero, a character from Holes!
• Thank you to everyone who donated towards our Thanksgiving baskets! Special thanks to Sara LaVigna, Janeen Louis, Kariana Mora-Lloyd, Joey Calabrese, Ella Culmone, and Jill Lynch for helping us put them all together!

I especially am thankful for…

• Mrs. Camac is especially thankful for working in Absecon for 20 plus years. I work with a dedicated group of professionals who have become close friends. Most importantly, my wonderful students who have taught me more than they will ever know.
• I am thankful for Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Chubb who always bring smiles to the front office. Their smiles, kind mannerisms, and funny ways are so appreciated.
• Ms. Hewitt is especially thankful for the 6th grade team, my students and the entire Attales family for such a warm welcome to Attales and for making my first year here unforgettable!
• Mrs. Keeney is thankful for an incredible grade level team that is a true work family. I am also thankful for my current class of students who continually fill each others’ buckets, show kindness and compassion to one another, and are making my 13th year of teaching a truly lucky one.
• Mrs. Roberts is truly thankful for how kind the entire Attales staff and students have been in welcoming me back. The front office, the 6th grade team, Miss Montgomery, and Mrs. Swift especially have been very helpful in making the transition easier. It was hard to leave my babies, but working with wonderful staff and students makes it easier.
• Mrs. Bell is also thankful for working with such a dedicated, hard working, compassionate family. And she feels very blessed to be married to one of them! She also is thankful for her students for working hard, and being kind and compassionate to each other. Last but not least, she would like to thank Mr. Burns who has worked tirelessly to make our school a family again.
• Mrs. Irwin’s class is especially grateful for all of the love and hard work that Mrs. Thomas gives to us on a daily basis. THANK YOU so much for helping us grow!!
• Mr. Kehoe is especially thankful for the many staff members who have become mentors, the 7th grade team, the entire Attales staff, and the students. Your support and encouragement are greatly appreciated.