Year 4 - Kids are always happy
until we teach them not to be.
Hi
Dr. R.,
I
wanted to thank you for handling my daughter’s petition so gracefully. We had
asked her if she followed protocol, went through the proper channels, etc. She
just didn’t want to back down and her father and I admired her spirit. Thanks
for letting her know you admired her courage. It meant so much to her to hear
that from her principal.
Sincerely,
JS
Hey
Frank,
Congratulations
on another wonderful, positive and successful Renaissance event. I was proud of
everyone and how well planned and exciting everything was. The students sat
there in amazement at their classmates and were especially supportive of them.
All positive!! Thank you Have a great spring break- renew, rest, and revive.
All
my best to your family.
E.
Hello,
Tonight
was a lot of fun - it was our first “Almost Anything Goes” experience. Our
daughter was thrilled to be on Mr. P’s team and had a great time! It is always
so refreshing to see so many teachers involved and enjoying themselves with the
kids! They always give their time.
Elise
Dr.
R.,
We
just wanted to take a minute to tell you how impressed we were with how nice
the presentation of the student awards were last night. It is a wonderful way
to honor students for positive character traits. We were very proud of our
daughter, and we think the honor that she received was very meaningful to her.
Thank you for supporting a program that we feel gives children an experience
they will never forget.
Sincerely,
Proud
Parents
(I found out a few weeks ago that the student
mentioned in this email is attending medical school!)
We
were thrilled about the People’s Choice Award that our son received. He was so
excited and proud. Thank you all for helping him prepare for high school. He is
a different child the last few months. He is so excited and talks endlessly
about the school and what is going on there. This is so different than a few
months ago. He even wrote “kind of smart” in his self-description for his time
capsule. This is a direct result of your encouraging words and pats on the back
and making him believe in himself. I can’t say enough about what it means to us
to see a quick result. You have made a tremendous impression. Thank you!
VV
Dear
Superintendent Baruffi,
I
wanted to let you know how impressed I’ve been with the outstanding job
Principal Frank Rudnesky has provided Belhaven. As a parent I’ve been able to
observe many times what an accomplished, caring, dedicated principal he is.
Thank again!
Same
parent
Dear
Dr. Rudnesky,
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all
the attention you have given our children. I have heard that you are always in
the hallways during change of classes. I have watched you “watch over” the
children as they leave school to return home. Finally, I know that you have put
yourself in front of what could have been a dangerous situation. I have
explained to my children that your visibility and involvement are proof of your
genuine concern for them.
I have only witnessed this once before, and that was
when I was a child attending grade school in a very small town. After that,
school became “everyone out for themselves.” With all the tragedies that have
taken place in schools all over the U.S. the past few years, we parents no
longer feel that our children are safe when they are attending school. You have
begun to change that and for that reason I thank you for making sure my
children were safe in school.
Though you may feel that your efforts have gone
unnoticed, they have not. I am sure that when our children are parents, they
will settle for nothing less than what they have received from you!
Much
success and happiness to you and your family.
Sincerely,
RG
Handwritten Card:
Dear Frank,
I just wanted to say thank you for
all your support and help during this school year. Your motivation and energy
to see this school year and the Renaissance program succeed are truly
inspiring. You’ve helped me to become a better teacher and a more involved
person in our school and for those things, I am grateful.
Have a wonderful summer and rest up
for next year. I hope we learn many great things at the Renaissance convention
to make next year as big as a success as this year.
Sincerely,
A.
Dear
Mr. Rudnesky,
I would like to thank you for picking Hank’s name
for winning the bike. The Renaissance program taught Hank the importance of the
character trait of responsibility of wearing a helmet. He would be writing this
note to you but the next day while riding the bike in our driveway, he toppled
over the front of his bike and broke his wrist, a tooth, and cracked the helmet
in half, an amazing sight when you consider that wearing a helmet truly saved
him from a more severe injury.
Hank should be a poster boy for bike safety, not
because he fell off his bike but because he has learned so much from the
Renaissance program and other programs at Belhaven. He really enjoys and
understands the importance of the traits that he has learned. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ted
Year 5- When an organization
exhibits gratitude on a daily basis, remarkable events occur. Everyone feels
important because they are important.
Frank,
I have been so impressed recently with the influence
the Renaissance Movement has on our Belhaven students. While talking to parents
of a student in a private school on a tour this week, their remarks about the
difference both academically as well as in the character of the students
brought me back to my first impressions here. Last evening was another time. I
sat in awe of the number in attendance, as well as the number of students who
excel here. You are commended for your relentless work towards that end!
Linda
Dear Frank,
We have often talked about the “cultural change”
that has occurred over the last several years since you brought Renaissance to
Belhaven. Although I was not around before your tenure as principal, I’ve heard
enough to know that this place is very different.
The participation of students and staffulty in last
night’s Almost Anything Goes activity was truly remarkable.
There is a sense of pride and excitement at Belhaven
that, I believe, directly reflects the leadership you provide on a daily basis.
Thank you for working so hard to make teaching and learning an enjoyable
experience for all.
Sincerely,
Tom (superintendent)
Card:
Once
upon a time there was a very lucky kid who loved a special dad and all the fun
things that they did. That very special dad is you. That lucky kid is ME. Happy
Valentine’s Day!- XXXXOOO Danica
Another Card:
Not all kids can
get a bellyache from laughing with their dads. …Just the lucky ones. Happy
Valentine’s Day from a lucky one! Franki
Forward from a teacher about the teacher:
Hello,
Without any 6th grade bias--your number today in the
pep rally was by far the best--and your outfit was amazing!! You were a lot of
fun to watch- it is always impressive to see you up and involved in all the
great stuff!!
The pep rally is something that is very hard to
explain--it would be a benefit to the school if the video could be replayed. I
wish more parents could see the awesome positive message of events such as the
academic pep rally!
A big power clap to you.
Frank,
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy
working here. I have no doubt that this school is much better off for having
you here. I know the staffulty will agree with me, as I often hear them sharing
the same sentiments. They all enjoy having you as their principal but maybe not
as much as me. It would not be nearly as much fun if it wasn’t for your
enthusiasm for Renaissance and the various activities we share with the kids,
community, and the staffulty. I respect your willingness to do things a little
differently. Your hard work and dedication do not go unrecognized.
You rock!
Peace out brother,
Peace out brother,
Ned
Dear Dr. Rudnesky,
You and your team did a great job yesterday! Both
events were terrific!
I also want to thank you. When I came to speak you
several weeks ago, you did not just listen to me. You heard me, responded and
turned ideas into reality. It is very clear to me that you and the Renaissance
team-want things to happen. As I hope you can tell, I will work very hard for a
team that puts the kids first and makes things happen.
Sincerely,
A Parent
A Card:
Dr. Frank,
I just want you
to know how proud and happy I am to have you as my husband and tell you how
wonderful you’ve made my life.
With love and
happy congratulations on your achievement.
Your Wife
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