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posted March 1, 2022

Our "Thank a Comet" website feature allows you to write a thank you note to a Cardinal student, staff member, parent, or community member. 

We've collected all of the thank you notes we received this month (and that we have permission to share) here in this post. Enjoy!


Person to Thank
Tom Lamansky

Thank You Note
Thank you to Tom Lamansky, transportation director. Tom puts in countless hours to ensure Cardinal students make it to and from school safely. He moves snow and clears parking lots at all hours day and night. No matter the issue, Tom is always there to help be the solution. Even after school, when a teacher tries to leave to go home and finds their vehicle with a flat tire, Tom is there with an air compressor to fix it. Thanks for being you, Tom.

- Sabrina Morrison


Person to Thank
Mrs. Marcie Atwood

Thank You Note
Thank you for inspiring students through music. For always smiling and greeting everyone in the morning and in the halls. All around blessing to have you here supporting Cardinal School District. Keep up the good work!

- Tara Clark


Person to Thank
Tara Ludemann

Thank You Note
You are so helpful.

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Cohen VanAntwerp

Thank You Note
Thank you Cohen for working so hard in the cafeteria during the silent auction. If there was a spill or something needed a refill you completed that task quickly and with a positive attitude! Those are great qualities for a future leader!

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Bus drivers

Thank You Note
I like to thank the Cardinal bus drivers for all the work they do. Get the precious cargo to school and home every day.

- Rebecca Hobbs


Person to Thank
Cohen VanAntwerp

Thank You Note
Thank you Cohen for being a good big sibling and teaching me how to make things with legos.

- Ezra Miller


Person to Thank
All my friends at Cardinal

Thank You Note
Wilcoxson family would like to thank you for the flowers and all your thoughts.

- Wilcoxson family


Person to Thank
Lisa Taylor

Thank You Note
Such a sweet nice lady! Always patient with the kids before and after school. Keep up the great work. (:

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Rich Mayson

Thank You Note:
He is extremely helpful to parents. He is always quick to respond to emails. He is open and willing to work with students and parents. I just want to tell him how thankful as a parent to have him as a teacher for my son. He goes above and beyond to make sure every student can be successful. I truly appreciate the extra mile Mr. Mayson goes for his students and parents.

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Mrs. Elliott

Thank You Note
Mrs. Elliott, I really can’t thank you enough for the love and support you give my little girl along with the whole class! You truly are an amazing teacher and have such a positive impact on her. Thank you for the amazing job that you do!

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Sabrina Morrison

Thank You Note
Sabrina does such an amazing job supporting staff and students. She’s an incredible resource and always finds time to help and make sure that every teacher and student feels valued and appreciated.

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Rylie Conway

Thank You Note
Ms. Conway is a first year teacher — yet the level of commitment she shows is enormous. She goes to bat for all students. Ms. Conway has become a household name here at CCSD and I am so thankful for her intentionality with my student. Rylie recognizes, without a shadow of a doubt, that not all students learn the same and some kids, come to school to be loved.

- Bethany Short


Person to Thank
Megan Guest & Luke Miller

Thank You Note
These two are going above and beyond with the school play. Both my children are in the play and they tell me all about their favorite parts. On nights my kids do not have play practice, they are sad. They are doing something right and I am so excited my kids are part of Cardinal's Arts programs.

- Amanda Jarvis


Person to Thank
Mrs. Dewitt

Thank You Note
Mrs. Dewitt works hard to make learning fun. She goes the extra mile to communicate important information in a timely manner and celebrates success when milestones are reached by her students. We appreciate all she does to make preschool a fun and rewarding experience!

- Anonymous


Now it's your turn! Share a thank you note with a Comet who has done something kind for you or others.

Send a Thank You Note

My real endorsement of Cardinal Schools and its faculty and staff can be seen each morning when I hand them the one irreplaceable and most valuable thing in my life: my kids. No letter I write could be a greater endorsement than that simple act. I give them my kids, and I do it with a huge smile on my face because I trust them to do what they are most outstanding at: building our future.
Kevin S. Maggio · Cardinal Parent
Cardinal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age (for employment), socioeconomic status (for programs), religion, disability, creed, national origin, marital status (for programs), sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its educational programs and employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Cindy Green.

The Cardinal Community School District offers career and technical  programs in the following service areas:
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Health Science
Human Services
Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management

Cindy Green - cindy.green@cardinalcomet.com
Middle School Principal/Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Equity Coordinator
4045 Ashland Rd.
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531

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