May 23, 2014

Celebrating a Noteworthy Career

This week, my mom's colleagues threw her a party for her upcoming retirement. The teachers from her school rallied together to provide decoration and tons of food for the event. Once everyone had gotten something to eat, the attendees took turns coming to the front to tell my mom how much she meant to them and to the students. It was such a great experience to hear how much of an impact my mom has had during her 17 years as the music teacher at Midway Elementary.

The guest of honor, Linda Agnello is front and center with Peanut aka the photo-bomber.




This amazing group of music educators came from other schools to celebrate my mom's career

The centerpieces were too cute! They really went all out! 

And then there was the MASSIVE cake...


M brought her own gluten-free crackers and cupcake. The teachers provided the delicious strawberries.



M loved the balloons

After the party, the kids got a chance to visit their "Nonni's" office aka the music room!


While the kids were having an impromptu drum circle, I went around the classroom and took photos of the sweet letters that her kids have given her over the years. She keeps her favorite "fan mail" on the wall next to her desk.


My sister & I sent flowers to brighten up Mom's classroom in celebration of her retirement. 
Naturally, I had to take a picture of them.

Congratulations Mom!

We are so proud of all that you have accomplished over your teaching career.
Retirement is going to be great. Don't ever worry about being bored-your grandkids will keep you busy!


Love,





21 comments:

  1. Congrats on her retirement. Looks like a great spread!

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  2. Congrats on retiring. Thankful for wonderful teachers impacting the lives of our future generations.

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  3. What a wonderful celebration they gave her -and it was well deserved. Teaching is such a wonderful career and it's because of caring people like your mom that makes it special.

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  4. So glad your mom is much appreciated. What a great career. Spending many years touching young peoples' lives through music. Congratulations.

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  5. How wonderful for your mom! Thanks for spending so many years teaching and enjoy retirement!

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  6. What a beautiful retirement party, and how wonderful for your Mom to be celebrated. Congratulations on your retirement, and may the music continue to lift your heart.

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  7. That is great, she deserves the accolades and recognition. And how nice of you to share it, you must be super proud. That is a great example for the grandkids as well!
    Mitch

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  8. What a wonderful celebration! They put a lovely party together and that cake was beautiful! Glad you were able to take part in celebrating her wonderful career with her colleagues & friends.

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  9. Congrats to your mom and what an awesome job! Music was always a fun class and I loved my music teachers!

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  10. Congratulations! As a fellow teacher, I thank your mom for everything she has done for our kids!

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  11. Amazing! Congratulations and Happy Retirement to her!

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  12. That is amazing! Congrats to her on her retirement! I sometimes wonder what the retirement age will be for my generation....!

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  13. What a wonderful way to honor your mom's years of teaching. Its wonderful that the other teachers took time out of their busy schedules to decorate and prepare food, everything looked great.

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  14. Congratulations to your mother on her retirement. You can tell that she was well liked. Your mom won't be bored. I have been retired for 4 years and I have never once been bored. It actually is the opposite.

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  15. Wow, what a great tribute. Congrats to your Mom on her retirement!

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  16. Congratulations to your mom on her retirement! I so look forward to that stage of life.

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  17. What a beautiful party! Congratulations to your mom on her retirement!

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  18. I'm sure she touched to many lives during her career! Congratulations on retirement!

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  19. So amazing!! Congrats to your Mom!

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  20. congratulations to your mom. I'm sure she's accomplished so much during her career

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  21. WooHoo! Congrats! It's time to relax & enjoy!

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