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posted April 1, 2025

 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
Mercedes MacQueen

Thank You Note

Mercedes is an amazing addition to the Cardinal School District. She is kind, helpful and caring. She shows love and kindness to each and every pre-schooler she works with!

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Ms. Thrasher

Thank You Note

Ms. Thrasher has been the most loving and kindest person I have ever met. My family has seen some hard times. Hard enough that it effects everyone in our house. My grand children mean the world to me and when I go through life changing events, Ms. Thrasher has always showed me concern for us all. We love her so much..her prayers are powerful and her love and kindness is endless...we thank god we have her as a teacher and our bus driver. And as our friend. Honestly don't know if I would of made it through some of those harder times had it not been for her love and prayers. She is a very important asset to Cardinal School and to us as well. We are totally blessed to have her. So Kirstin don't ever change a single thing about yourself because to us you're almost perfect. We love you lady. God bless you and yours.

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Kim Tripp

Thank You Note

Thank you Mrs. Tripp for being kind and caring. You teach your students the power of kindness and how to show appreciation for the little things. You always have a smile to share and you make a difference every day.  :)

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Mrs. Orwig

Thank You Note

Mrs. Orwig is an amazing teacher! She is caring, kind and compassionate. She goes above and beyond for students and brings a smile to many! Thank you for all you do.

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Allison Long

Thank You Note

Allison Long is a such a positive light within the elementary building. She has such a calming demeanor, is so caring, and so kind to everyone. I love seeing her in the hallway in passing and in action. It's a true to joy to work with her! You're amazing, Miss Allison!

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Mrs. Fairchild

Thank You Note

Thank you for making math class fun. That is a very hard thing to do, but you make it happen. You are very funny and nice, and I don't know anyone else like you. Thank you for being a great teacher!

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Ariel Nell

Thank You Note

Ariel is such a joy to work with! She is so kind, helpful and caring. She makes reading fun and her students enjoy getting to go read with her. I always look forward to seeing her each morning. Cardinal is lucky to have her!

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Sarah, Cameron, and Emily

Thank You Note

Thank you for being incredible teammates! I know I can count on each of you, in different ways. You care about our students and go above and beyond in your classrooms. I am blessed to get to work with the 3 of you!

- Kirstin Thrasher


Person to Thank
Mandy Craig

Thank You Note

Mandy is a joy to work with. She is always positive and helpful. Her smile lifts up students and staff. I am always thankful when I get to have her come and visit my classroom each week. Thank you, Mandy, for all you do for students here at Cardinal. We are blessed to have you!

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Miss Jade Glosser

Thank You Note

Miss Jade is doing a fantastic job as a first-year teacher. You would never know it. She is positive, uplifting, and caring with her students. She has so much patience and understanding for their little selves. She enjoys what she does and it shows. Cardinal is SO lucky to have her here as a kindergarten teacher. I hope she stays for many years to come!

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Julie Burrows

Thank You Note

Miss Julie is truly one of the most amazing humans I have ever met. She is always positive and uplifting to students and staff. She never complains or brings others down. She cares about all students, especially the ones she works with, they have made leaps and bounds with her by their side. Miss Julie, I can't thank you enough for being YOU. Keep shining your light to those around you!

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Janice Mills

Thank You Note

Miss Mills is a great teacher. She cares so much about her students beyond the classroom. I appreciate that she has them write kind notes to classmates each week. She is teaching them how to be caring and loving humans. Thank you for all you do for Cardinal!

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Amy Fye

Thank You Note

I'm so thankful that I got to be one of the lucky parents whose child got Ms. Fye twice! She continuously goes above and beyond for her students and does it with a smile on her face. I couldn't be more grateful for everything she's done for my child and all of her students.

- Amber Meeker


Person to Thank
Mrs. DeWitt

Thank You Note

Mrs. DeWitt is the kindest and most caring person! She goes above and beyond for her students and her love for teaching shines through with everything she does! Cardinal is lucky to have her! Thank you for all you do, Mrs. DeWitt!

- Anonymous


Person to Thank
Matt Tucker

Thank You Note

Mr. Matt, I just wanted to say thank you for going above and beyond to make the little Comet children smile, especially on the playground and doing certain dances. You really know how to keep things fun around here at the elementary, and we really appreciate that. All your hard work doesn't go unrecognized, keep smiling and keep up the good work!

- Anonymous


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

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