Balmville Scholars Nominate School Nurse as their Class Aunt

Scholars in Ms. Rayford's class are learning all about building positive relationships.  As a class, they decided they wanted to honor someone they all hold near and dear to their hearts.  The decision was easy for them as they selected School Nurse, Gretchen Quill, affectionately known as Nurse "G", as their "Class Auntie". Ms. Rayford's class walked down the hall to Nurse G's office and asked her if she would accept their nomination. When the students were asked why they chose Nurse G some of the answers were:  "She always takes care of us." , "Even in our darkest moments she makes us smile.",  "The colors she wears represent happiness.", and "She's a beautiful person."  Ms. Rayford added, "Many people talk to children and say the things they think children need to hear, but Nurse G gives the children what they need with her actions. She shows them love daily". The children welcomed Nurse G to their classroom where they greeted her with a group hug. As a token of her appreciation, she presented them all with light-up holiday headbands. Nurse G spent a few moments with the class and their spirits were lifted as she spoke to each of them.  She even took a few minutes to join them in their dance to Waka Waka (This Time for Africa). Before she left to go back to her office, the class took a moment to thank Nurse G for all she does and she thanked them for making her feel special and loved.

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