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My Favorite Things Updated: Oct. 5, 2011

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*** My Favorite Things Template ***

Teacher: Grade:

Where are you from? Birthday:

Favorite Foods:

Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage:

Snacks:

Restaurants:

Lunch Bunch options: (List the menu items you might like for lunch from any or all of the following

restaurants)

Panera’s:

Wendy’s:

Chick-fil-A:

Subway:

Little Italy:

Good Times:

Qdoba:

Chipotle:

Castle (an Asian Bistro & Sushi):

Red Umbrella:

Other:

Hobbies and Interests: Music:

Cultural events:

Fragrance:

Movies:

Free time activities:

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday:

Flowers:

Sports teams:

Collections:

Fragrance:

Color:

Favorite Stores: (List your favorite stores to shop including book stores) *

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Classroom wish list items: Teacher: Carpenter, Brittany * Grade: Kindergarten (half day)

From: Denver, Colorado * Birthday: July 11

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Green Tea lemonade, skinny vanilla latte, Chai Tea Latte,

Passion Tea lemonade, Sprite, Fresca

Snacks: Dove Milk chocolate, popcorn, White chocolate, hummus and pita chips, fruit

(MANGO!!!), beef jerky (original)

Restaurants: Los Dos Patrillos, White Chocolate Grill, Chilis, Sweet Tomatoes, Fox and the

Hound, Champs, CB & pots, Famous Daves BBQ

Lunch Bunch options:

Panera's: Turkey artichoke sandwich and broccoli cheese soup

Wendy's: Chicken Nuggets, fries, Junior bacon cheeseburger with no lettuce tomato or onion

Chick-fil-A: Chicken strips, fries, ranch and honey mustard

Subway: Subway club on Italian herb and cheese or flatbread, toasted, pepper jack cheese, green peppers,

black olives, banana peppers, oil and vinegar, salt and pepper

Little Italy: calzone with pepperoni, Italian sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, black olives, marinara and

ranch

Good Times: chicken strips and fries with ranch

Qdoba: pick two: Mexican gumbo with rice, black beans, steak, salsa Verde, sour cream, cheese and Steak

quesadilla with no pico, but add black beans, salsa Verde on the side. Or naked steak fajita burrito, rice,

black beans, salsa Verde, sours cream, cheese and guac.

Chipotle: steak fajita bowl, rice, black beans, salsa Verde, sour cream, cheese and guac.

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Country, Luke Bryan and Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, All kinds of rock:

The Rocket Summer, O.A.R., Jack Johnson

Cultural events: Concerts, rodeos, football games! (BRONCOS!!!)

Movies: Romantic comedy, Love going to the movie Theatre! Disney movies J

Free time activities: Concerts, attending football games, local festivals, movie theatre, going to

the mountains, traveling (especially to Florida!), fishing, camping, riding motorcycles

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: 4th of July and Christmas

Flowers: Daisy

Sports teams: Broncos!!!!

Fragrance: Country Chic from bath and body works, tropical fruit (mango, pomegranate, etc.)

Favorite Stores:


*Sports Authority * Best Buy * Target * Pet Smart * Bed Bath and Beyond * Ross

* TJ MAXX * Kohl’s

Classroom wish list items: Leveled text, and more curriculum related books

Teacher: Murch, Wendy * Grade: Kindergarten From: Colorado * Birthday: Oct. 17


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Caramel Macchiato or Coke

Snacks: Pistachios, Fruit

Restaurants: Anything Mexican or Italian

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: roast beef sandwich, baked potato soup

Wendy’s: cheese burger and fries

Chick-fil-A: chicken sandwich and fries

Subway: BMT sub

Little Italy: pepperoni pizza

Good Times: cheeseburger, fries

Qdoba: naked burrito -bowl with chicken and black beans

Chipotle: bowl with chicken and black beans

Castle (an Asian Bistro & Sushi): kung pao chicken

McDonalds: quarter pounder with cheese meal

Mimi's Café: 3 way grilled cheese-my favorite indulgence

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Classical to hip hop

Cultural events: dance, play, concerts

Fragrance: None

Movies: I love going to the movies

Free time activities: Read, rollerblade, go to tap and hip hop dance class

Collections: Funky necklaces

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas

Flowers: Roses, any

Sports teams: my daughter's soccer team, Broncos, Rockies and Rapids

Favorite Stores: * Outdoor markets like Paris Street Market * Ann Taylor Loft * Gap

* Banana Republic * Anthropologies * Borders * Barnes and Noble


Classroom wish list items: New student size white boards


Teacher: West, Christine * Grade: Kindergarten From: Dallas, Texas * Birthday: Dec. 17


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Diet Pepsi or coke zero, iced tea with lemon

Snacks: Smart food popcorn, hummus and pita chips or pretzels, chocolate covered pretzels,

cheese and crackers, cashews and almonds, m&m cookies, Cheetos

Restaurants: I’m not picky. Mexican and Sushi are my favorites, but I love food!


Panera's: Napa Almond Chkn Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad, Mac and Cheese, Broccoli cheddar soup

Wendy's: Apple Pecan Chicken Salad, baked potato, chocolate frosty

Chick-fil-A: grilled chicken salad with blue cheese or ranch, #1

Subway: Crispy chkn on wheat with marinara, provolone and parmesan

Little Italy: Pepperoni pizza

Good Times: Kids cheeseburger meal

Qdoba: Grilled chkn or steak quesadilla

Chipotle: carnitas flour tacos- no rice, pinto beans, corn salsa, cheese and sour cream

Castle (an Asian Bistro & Sushi): Cashew chicken, beef with broccoli, miso soup

Red Umbrella: Chicken enchiladas or Portabella Mushroom sandwich

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Country, Jazz, Classical

Cultural events: Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Dazzle Jazz Club, Art Museum, Natural History Museum

Fragrance: I love pumpkin spice in the fall and lavender in the spring

Movies: I don’t have a lot of time to watch movies but my husband and I enjoy going whenever we can

Free time activities: Hiking and being outdoors with my dogs and husband, scrapbooking! working on my new

house!


Flowers: Roses, delphiniums I love all flowers with bright colors

Sports teams: Dallas Cowboys and Mavericks

Collections: wine

Fragrance: Pumpkin Spice, Lavender, Vanilla

Favorite Stores: *Michaels *Home Depot *Target *Barnes and Noble * REI

Classroom wish list items: Books! – For the kids or for read aloud. I would also love a set of Big Books

(stories like the Mrs. Wishy Washy Set that are appropriate for elementary)Puzzles Book Stand Book Shelf from

Lakeshore (or something similar) Item # DG319Games for indoor recess All Purpose Easel from Lakeshore (or

something similar) Item # LM520


Teacher: Youssef, Rachel * Grade: Kindergarten From: * Birthday

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? none

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: LOVE Fountain Diet Coke! Not a huge fan of cans, but

fountain! LOVE IT! Also like Mocha Frappuccino’s

Snacks:

Restaurants: I love to try new places


Panera’s:

Wendy’s:

Chick-fil-A:

Subway:

Little Italy:

Good Times:

Qdoba:

Chipotle:


Red Umbrella:

Other:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Country Music, LOVE BRAD PAISLEY and Taylor Swift

Cultural events:

Fragrance:

Movies:



Flowers: love them all!

Sports teams:

Collections:

Fragrance:

Favorite Shops: * Target * Home goods * TJ Maxx * Forever 21 * Nordstrom Rack * Petsmart

Classroom wish list items:


Teacher: Camp, Nicole * Grade: 1

From: * Birthday:


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: nonfat mocha or nonfat chai tea

Snacks: anything

Restaurants: Olive Garden, Cheesecake Factory, Chilis, Panera, Noodles & Company,

anything really.


Panera’s: Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

Wendy’s: Chicken Salas with Ranch

Chick-fil-A: Chicken Nuggets with Fries and Polynesian sauce

Subway: 6” Ham and American cheese

Good Times: Cheeseburger and fries

Qdoba: Chicken tacos or nachos with queso sauce

Chipotle: Chicken tacos, white rice, no beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and no salsa

Hobbies and Interests:

Music: Country or Pop

Cultural events: Festivals i.e. Italian Festival, Taste of Colorado, etc.

Movies: Romance or comedies

Free time activities: shopping, working out

Miscellaneous favorites:

Holiday: Christmas

Flowers: Lilies, Roses

Sports teams: LOVE the Rockies and Broncos too!!!

Collections: none

Fragrance: Romance by Ralph Lauren, anything Victoria’s Secret

Favorite Stores:

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Teacher: O’Brien, Corie * Grade: 1 From: * Birthday:


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Hot caramel macchiato, coffee light Frappuccino, iced caramel

macchiato, black tea lemonade with 2 pumps sweetener

Snacks: chocolate, cheese, crackers, licorice, nuts

Restaurants: Red Robin, Qdoba, Chipotle, Noodles & company,


Panera’s: broccoli cheese soup, Asian chicken salad

Wendy’s: salad, baked potato, jr. bacon cheeseburger, tea

Chick-fil-A: grilled chicken sandwich, fries, tea (1/2 sweet, ½ regular)

Subway: turkey sandwich on Italian, olives, green peppers, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, vinegar and oil

Little Italy: salad or pizza with anything on it

Good Times: jr. burger, tea

Qdoba: chicken bowl, lettuce, corn salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, rice, NO BEANS

Chipotle: chicken or steak bowl, lettuce, corn salsa, sour cream, cheese, rice, NO BEANS


Music:

Cultural events:

Fragrance:

Movies:



Flowers: Gerber Daisies, Any Daises, flowers to plant in my garden

Sports teams: CSU rams

Collections:

Fragrance:

Favorite Shops: *Gap, Limited * Express * Nordstrom * Old Navy * Athleta *US Toy * Lakeshore learning

* Barnes & Noble



Teacher: Templin, Molly * Grade: 1

From: Indiana * Birthday Sept 30

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Tea

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Pumpkin Spice Latte

Snacks: Swedish Fish, hot tamales, jelly beans, nuts, and yogurt covered raisins, frozen yogurt

Restaurants: Panzano’s, Samurai, Brio, White Chocolate Grill, Carmine on Penn


Panera’s: Chicken apple salad or Cobb salad and tomato soup

Wendy’s: Frosty

Chick-fil-A: salad

Subway: turkey or tuna sub on oat nut bread

Little Italy: pizza or antipasto salad

Qdoba: chicken salad with the works or naked chicken burrito

Chipotle: chicken salad or naked chicken burrito

Castle (an Asian Bistro & Sushi): sushi anything

Noodles & Company: Med salad, pad Thai, pesto cavatapi

Tokyo Joe’s: Teriyaki chicken bowl

Hobbies and Interests: Music: smooth jazz, classical, music from the 70's

Cultural events: Music concerts, symphony, theatre

Movies:

Free time activities: Ski, Swim, Hike, Run and spend time with family

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: 4th of July and Thanksgiving

Flowers: Gerbera Daisies and Lilies

Fragrance: Ralph Lauren Blue

Sports teams: Indiana teams and Ohio State

Color: Yellow

Collections: Sea shells from Sanibel Island

Favorite Stores: * TJ Maxx * J Crew * Talbots * Marshalls * Nordstrom Rack * Barnes and Noble

* Tattered Cover

Classroom wish list items: Always books, books and more books. Sound system.


Teacher: Chris Todd * Grade: 1

From: Indiana * Birthday: Apr. 30

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Cooked fruit and spinach – I am a Type 1 Diabetic and

I eat Gluten free.

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Diet Coke or sugar free drinks – no Diet Pepsi

Snacks: Popcorn, Snickers, rice crackers, trail mixes, anything spicy

Restaurants: Taqueria Patzcuaro, Pete’s Kitchen, Chili’s, Chipotle, Qdoba, Noodles & Co, Spicy

Pickle


Panera’s: Frontega Chicken Sandwich

Chick-fil-A: Southwest Char grilled Salad

Subway: Parmesan Oregano bread with tuna, raw spinach, tomatoes, onions, pickles, jalapenos

Qdoba: bowl...with chicken, black beans, lettuce, 1/2 mild -1/2 hot salsa, sour cream, cheese

Chipotle: bowl...with chicken, black beans, lettuce, 1/2 mild -1/2 hot salsa, sour cream, cheese

Castle (an Asian Bistro & Sushi): spicy tuna roll

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Great Northern, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Bon Iver, Raveonettes, Gomez, DandyWarhols, David

Gray, Mute Math, Death Cab for Cutie, Bell X1, Carbon Leaf, David Bowie,Matt Kearney, Silversun

Pickups, Devotchka, Santana, New Order, Rusted Root, Talk Talk, Matt Nathanson, Guster,Chris

Isaak, Howie Day, Lyle Lovett, Radiohead, Portugal. The Man, Broken Bells, Matthew Sweet, Duran

Duran,MUSE, Gipsy Kings, Ray LaMontagne, Eurhythmics, B.T.O., AC-DC, James, Kasabian, Joe

Cocker, Poe, Travis, Prince, Iron and Wine …just to name a few! Love music!!!!

Cultural events: Concerts and roadside attractions

Movies: independent films & smaller theatres like the Esquire, Mayan,hezArtiste, etc...Love the

Cinema Grill!

Free time activities: Travel, hike, ski, camp, watch movies, concerts; spend time with friends...old

and new!

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas and summer break

Flowers: Daisies and wildflowers

Sports teams: Broncos/Avs/Rockies/ DU Hockey

Collections: Antiques...love primitives...and old maps, globes, suitcases, and vintage sports

paraphernalia

Favorite Stores: * REI * Decade * North Face * Bookies * Barnes & Noble’s * Craig’s list

Classroom wish list items: To have a great year!!!


Teacher: Branine, Shelley * Grade: 2

From: Colorado - Went to college in Arizona * Birthday: Jan 31

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? I'm allergic to almost everything. It's easier to

mention what I can eat. I CAN have plain milk chocolate, Ben and Jerry's cookie dough ice cream,

homemade chocolate chip cookies, Diet Dr. Pepper

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Starbucks iced coffee with cream and sugar in the raw or

Starbucks vanilla steamers

Snacks: milk chocolate or milk chocolate chips, Starbucks, Ben and Jerry's cookie dough ice

cream, Kit Kats, Score Bars, Extra gum (the dark green package), breath mints

Restaurant(s): The Melting Pot


Panera’s: tuna sandwich on wheat

Chick-fil-A: chicken sandwich on whole wheat bun, Diet Dr. Pepper

Subway: turkey sandwich on soft bread with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and mustard

Little Italy: pizza or antipasto salad

Chipotle: vegetarian burrito bowl with Pico, lots of black beans and cheese, sour cream and a little guac.

Hobbies and Interests: Music: classical/musical, the 70's

Cultural events: Seeing musicals at the DCPA or Arvada Center, theatre

Movies:

Free time activities: Read Beth Moore books, scrapbook, sleep, get massages & pedicures, write

articles

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Thanksgiving

Flowers: Daisies (any color) or yellow roses

Sports teams: Arizona Cardinals

Favorite Stores: * Kohl’s

* Old Navy

* Yankee Candles

* Pier 1

* Amazon

Classroom wish list items: baby/antibacterial wipes, candy, stickers, Oriental Trading gift card,

picture books not noted any preference for


Teacher: Lusk, Hollie * Grade: 2 From: Swink-farm town USA * Birthday: July 5


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Bing! Energy drink, caramel light frap, or apple cider

Snacks: popcorn, fruit, nuts

Restaurant(s): Rio, Wahoos, Jimmy Johns, PF Changs, Italian, Chipotle


Panera’s: pick 2-half sand, soup, or salad-chicken noodle Asian chicken salad, ham & Swiss sand.

Wendy’s: spicy chicken sandwich with side salad w/ ranch, & diet coke

Chick-fil-A: Chicken nuggets, honey, & side salad with ranch & diet coke

Subway: Turkey & provolone on wheat with light may &, bell peppers & diet coke

Little Italy: any sandwich with no veggies on it & diet coke

Good Times: cheeseburger & fries & diet coke

Qdoba: Poblano Pesto burrito-rice, chicken, med green salsa, cheese & diet coke

Chipotle: Chipotle: Chicken bowl-rice, chicken, corn & green salsa, cheese & diet coke

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi): Mongolian beef w/ broccoli, white rice, wonton soup & diet coke

Red Umbrellas: Chef Salad with ranch & diet coke

Jimmy Johns: roast beef with provolone, light mayo, & pickle on side & diet coke

Red Robin: Chef Salad (with romaine or iceberg lettuce) with ranch & diet coke

Hobbies and Interests: Music: just about anything

Cultural events: concerts, theatre & movies

Movies:

Free time activities: scrapbooking things, cooking items - love to cook, go out with friends,

movies, working on my house


Flowers: daisy, tulip

Sports teams: Colorado State-GO RAMS

Fragrance: citrus & clean scents

Favorite Stores: * TJ Maxx * Target * Gap * The Limited * Home Depot * Amazon * Barnes & Nobles

Classroom wish list items: colored sharpies, picture books for science & SS, Core Virtue picture

books


Teacher: Mazzoni, Julie * Grade: 2 From: Virginia * Birthday: Mar. 30

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: None.

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Coffee. Cold: Mocha Frappuccino--Warm: White Chocolate

Mocha. I also like flavored water.

Snacks: fruit, edam me, starburst.

Restaurants: Elephant Bar, Red Lobster


Panera’s: Strawberry Poppy seed Chicken Salad or Greek Salad

Wendy's: Chili or Monterey Chicken Sandwich

Chick-fil-A: Char grilled and Fruit Salad

Subway: veggie sub on flat bread w/ red wine vinegar and salt and pepper. Everything on it except

jalapenos.

Little Italy: Sicilian Salad

Qdoba: barbacoa fajita burrito w/mild salsa, lettuce, cheese and sour cream

Chipotle: barbacoa fajita burrito w/mild salsa, lettuce, cheese and sour cream

Castle (an Asian Bistro & Sushi): sweet and sour chicken

Red Umbrella: Vodka Pasta with turkey sausage.

Hobbies and Interests: Music: country

Cultural events: concerts, wine tastings

Fragrance: I love a good candle

Movies: Hollywood Theater.

Comedies. Free time activities: Reading magazines; Real Simple, US Weekly, and People. Going

anyplace that I can go with my family.


Flowers: sunflower

Sports teams: Redskins (I like the Broncos when they’re not playing the Redskins)

Collections: candles

Fragrance: moonlight path

Favorite Stores: *Lakeshore Learning *Maurice’s *Target *Bed Bath and Beyond *Barnes and Noble

Classroom wish list: A world map Puppets Felt board Kid size papas an chair


Teacher: Weiss, Julie * Grade: 2 From: Chicago * Birthday: Oct. 4

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? I don’t like coffee

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Bing Nonfat Chai from Starbucks – No Coffee

Snacks: Swedish fish, York peppermint patties

Restaurant(s): Red Robin, any


Panera’s: Fuji Apple Chicken Salad, Turkey sandwich, veggie soup

Subway: club sandwich with mustard, lettuce, and cucumbers

Little Italy: salad

Qdoba: Naked chicken burrito, pinto beans, light cheese, mild salsa, corn salsa

Chipotle: Naked chicken burrito, pinto beans, light cheese, mild salsa, corn salsa

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi): Stemmed chicken and veggies with garlic sauce

Red Umbrellas: Turkey avocado sandwich

Hobbies and Interests: Music: classic rock

Cultural events: plays

Movies: AMC

Free time activities: hike, bike, swim, read, photography

Collections: Children's books


Flowers: not so good with plants

Sports teams: Cubs, Avs

Favorite Stores: * Bookies or any book store

* REI

* Gap

* Amazon

Classroom wish list items: Book or Michael gift cards


Teacher: Baker, Kelly * Grade: 3

From: Littleton, CO * Birthday: Jan 24

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Sweet Potatoes – dislike olives

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Starbucks: Soy, no water, chai or any kind of tea.

Snacks: fruit, almonds, pretzels, goldfish, cheese and crackers, chips and salsa, gummy candy (Swedish

fish, gummy bears, red vines)

Restaurant(s): The Rio, White Chocolate Grill, La Sandia, Lime, Maggiano’s


Panera’s: Broccoli Cheddar or Baked Potato Soup, Greek Salad (with NO olives) or a Mediterranean Veggie

Sandwich

Wendy’s: Nuggets, fries or a salad

Chick-fil-A: Nuggets, fries or a salad

Subway: Spicy Italian Sub (with provolone cheese, lettuce, cucumber, green peppers, banana peppers,

oil/vinegar)

Little Italy: Spaghetti or any Pizza with veggies or a Hawaiian Pizza

Qdoba: Regular burrito or a naked burrito: with rice, black beans, medium salsa, lettuce, cheese, sour

cream, and guacamole. Queso if always nice too! Cheese and Salsa Quesadilla

Chipotle: : Regular burrito or a naked burrito: with rice, black beans, medium salsa, lettuce, cheese, sour

cream, and guacamole.

Noodles & Company: Rosa (with Feta), Pesto Cavatappi, Whole Grain Tuscan Linguine, Wisconsin Mac and

Cheese. Salad: Med Salad (no Olives)

Mad Greens: Dionysos (medium dressing and NO olives) or Mark Twain

Hobbies and Interests: Music: love all music, but not much country

Cultural events: Plays: Theater, Operas,

Movies: enjoy going to the movies as well as watching movies in my pj's

Free time activities: Read, play tennis, workout, travel, hangout with friends and family, eating good food,

watching movies, going to sporting events, making crafts, painting, hiking, going to the spa.


Flowers: Large White Lilies, roses, Gerber daisies

Sports teams: Broncos and all CO teams and Mizzou

Fragrance: Blush by Marc Jacobs

Color: Pink and Green

Collections: gift cards or cash (ha, ha)

Favorite Stores: * Park Meadows * Nordstrom * Anthropologies * Crate and Barrel * All Book Stores

* J Crew * Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn * Barnes & Nobles

Classroom wish list items: Electric pencil sharpener, Kleenex (run low in Dec/Jan)


Teacher: Chelak, Dana * Grade: 3

From: Scranton, Pennsylvania * Birthday: Aug. 4


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Iced Tea or hot chocolate (no coffee)

Snacks: chocolate, pretzels, crackers

Restaurant(s): Ethnic-Thai, Mediterranean, Indian, Middle Eastern


Panera’s: Chicken Panini or Salad

Wendy’s: Chicken Sandwich or salad

Chick-fil-A: Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Subway: Turkey Sub

Little Italy: Pizza

Qdoba: Mango/ Taco Salad or Quesadilla

Chipotle: Chicken Burrito.

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi): Stir fry

Red Umbrella: any sub except roast beef

Hobbies and Interests: Music: most live music

Cultural events: live music, art walks, festivals, Theatre


Free time activities: Hike, read, see friends, travel, bake, play tennis, watch movies, eat yummy

food, mountain bike


Flowers: lilies and tulips

Sports teams: Penn State Football

Favorite Stores: * Unique independently owned shops! Support local businesses

* Tattered Cover

* Gap

* Limited

Classroom wish list items: white boards for students


Teacher: Christy, Jacki * Grade: 3 From: Denver, CO * Birthday: Sept 23


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: no tea or coffee......Diet Mountain Dew in a can or Diet Coke

(fountain)

Snacks: spicy nut mixes

Restaurant(s): Chipotle, Chili’s, Santiago's


Chick-fil-A: 8 piece chicken nugget, coleslaw

Subway: Tuna on Italian Bread with mustard, salt/pepper, jalapenos, provolone, lettuce

Little Italy: Pizza

Qdoba: Chicken tacos with rice/pinto beans, hot salsa, cheese, lettuce

Chipotle: Chicken tacos with rice/pinto beans, hot salsa, cheese, lettuce.

Santiagos: Carnita burrito deluxe with half hot, half mild green Chile

Taco Bell: 2 crunchy beef tacos

Hobbies and Interests: Music: country

Cultural events: theater, comedy


Free time activities: sleep, garden, read, and watch TV


Flowers: Daisy, Sunflower

Sports teams: Avalanche

Collections: perennial plants :) or items with daisies or sunflowers on them

Favorite Stores: * Hobby Lobby

* Target

* Wal-Mart

* Kohl's

* Penny's

* Borders

Classroom wish list items: Globe


Teacher: McKenzie, Linda * Grade: 3 From: Kansas * Birthday: Aug. 30

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? I eat Gluten free

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Vanilla Latte

Snacks: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Restaurants: Qdoba


Chick-fil-A: Charbroiled Chicken Filet (no bun)and Fries

Little Italy: Gluten Free Cheese Pizza

Qdoba: 3 cheese nachos, pinto beans, chicken, mild salsa, cheese

Chipotle: Chicken Burrito Bowl, pinto beans, mild salsa, cheese, sour cream

Red Umbrella: Any salad with no croutons, ranch dressing

Pei Wei: Gluten Free Pei Wei Spicy

Five Guys Burgers: Burger with no bun and fries

Jimmy Johns: Beach club wrapped in lettuce instead of bread

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Country

Cultural events: Theater

Movies:

Free time activities: Run, Read, watch TV


Flowers: Tulips, Daisies

Sports teams: none

Fragrance: Flower Scents

Color: Pink

Collections: Cash and gift cards

Favorite Stores: * Gap

* Bookies

* Barnes & Nobles

Classroom wish list items: Indoor recess games, small paper cutter, label maker


Teacher: Bostick, Tami * Grade: 4

From: Fredericksburg, Texas * Birthday: July 5

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Dislike cherry flavored anything, mayo, and red meat

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Peppermint mocha- nonfat (when it’s cold outside) and

coconut mocha frapachino- nonfat (when it’s hot outside)

Snacks: Oranges, bananas, York Peppermint Patty, oatmeal raisin cookies and Almond Joy

Restaurants: Red Robin, Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings, Pei Wei, Cheesecake Factory


Panera’s: French onion soup and Mediterranean sandwich

Chick-fil-A: chicken nuggets and lemon pie

Subway: Spicy Italian double toasted on wheat bread with spinach, red onions, pickles, banana

peppers, black olives, salt, pepper, and red vinegar

Qdoba: bowl...with chicken, black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, cheese

Chipotle: bowl...with chicken, black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, cheese

Castle (an Asian Bistro & Sushi): Cali roll, shrimp roll, calamari roll

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Christian, classical, country, hip hop, heavy metal, rock, rap, Texas musicians- I love music

Cultural events: Music concerts and cultural festivals (German, Greek, Scottish, etc.)

Fragrance:

Movies: Both! I enjoy watching movies at the theatre and at home with my family.

Free time activities: RUN, watch movies, blog with family and friends, reading

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: My favorite time to decorate for is fall and Halloween; however Thanksgiving is my

favorite holiday. A holiday with food and football is the best

Flowers: Dragon Lilies, white roses

Sports teams: University of Texas Longhorns, Denver Broncos

Collections: I have a wall in my house with all beautiful intricate crosses. Almost all were gifts

from people. It’s like my collection of memories of people I love,

Fragrance: Pure and Pretty by Pink- perfume; Cinnamon scents-candle

Color: Burnt orange

Favorite Stores: * Banana Republic * White House Black Market * Limited * Barnes & Noble

Classroom wish list items: Easy to care for plants, Individual white boards, fun books about maps,

Colorado history, medieval times, China’s dynasties, ancient Africa, and the Revolutionary, War, -Liberty

Kids DVD collection


Teacher: Martinez, Angela * Grade: 4 From: Sterling, Colorado * Birthday: Nov. 19th


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: I love coffee and tea of any kind

Snacks: Reece’s peanut butter cups

Restaurants: Any BBQ place


Panera’s

Wendy’s:

Chick-fil-A:

Subway:

Little Italy:

Good Times:

Qdoba:

Chipotle:


Red Umbrella:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Classical and contemporary Christian

Cultural events:

Fragrance:

Movies:

Free time activities: Horseback ride, bike, be with family


Holiday: Christmas

Flowers: Gerber Daisy

Sports teams:

Collections: Cook books

Fragrance:

Color: Blue

Favorite Stores: * Barnes and Noble

* JC Penny’s

* Kohl’s


Classroom wish list items: (List items you might like for your classroom)

Teacher: Morrow, Katie * Grade: 4

From: San Clemente, California * Birthday: Dec. 22


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: chai tea, vanilla latte (non fat for both), caramel frappuchino

light Snacks: pretzels, pop chips, almonds, caramel and chocolate candy

Restaurant(s): anything Mexican or sushi


Panera’s: any salad, turkey sandwich

Chick-fil-A: chicken strips, fries, chicken sandwich

Subway: roast beef, turkey, or Italian sub (with cheese, lettuce, pickles, olives, peppers, tom, cucumber,

salt, and pepper)

Little Italy: pizza, calzones

Good Times: Spoon benders, burger and fries

Qdoba: chicken or steak tacos, quesadilla, chicken or steak bowls/ med salsa

Chipotle: chicken or steak tacos, quesadilla, chicken or steak bowls w/ med salsa

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: sesame chicken, beef and veggies, California rolls, shrimp

tempura, rainbow rolls

Red Umbrella: sandwich

Wahoos: fish tacos: teriyaki fish bowl

Hobbies and Interests: Music: indie folk, singer/song writers, Joshua Radin, Pete Yorn, Missy Higgins


Movies:

Free time activities: read, drink wine, get coffee with friends, and go to concerts, anything

water based

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: St. Patrick’s Day

Flowers: pansies, daises, anything bright

Sports teams: CO Mammoth, Nuggets, SD Chargers, Broncos

Fragrance: anything Aveda (I love their candles)


* Anthropologies

* Lohmanns

* Target


* Tattered Cover * Borders

Classroom wish list items: colorful expo markers, library books, magic erasers

Teacher: Smith, Mandy * Grade: 4

From: Denver * Birthday: Oct. 5


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Skinny Vanilla Latte from Starbucks or nonfat sugar free

latte from anywhere

Snacks: trail mix, fruits, cheese, stuffed olives

Restaurant(s): Any Outback, PF Changs, Vesta, I love trying new restaurants


Panera’s: Fuji Apple Chicken Salad, Asiago Roast beef sandwich, Chicken Noodle Soup, all varieties of

turkey sandwiches

Wendy’s: Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Chick-fil-A: Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken noodle soup

Little Italy: Milian Calzone, Sicilian Salad

Qdoba: Nachos, Chicken burrito, Chicken tacos

Chipotle: Chicken burrito, steak tacos

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: I love sushi and Asian food. (spicy tuna roll, Philly roll, sesame chicken)

Hobbies and Interests: Music: I like a lot of different music, I love exploring new artists

Cultural events: museums, concerts, theater

Movies:

Free time activities: hike, camp, read, write, and go out with friends, movies, zoos

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, Christmas

Flowers: Tulips

Sports teams: I don't really have one but I like to go to baseball and football games

Favorite Stores: * Target

* REI

* Urban Outfitters

* Anthropologies

* Barnes and Noble

* Tattered Cover


Classroom wish list items: colored sharpies, colored dry erase markers


Teacher: Benedik, Megan * Grade: 5

From: Cedar Rapids, Iowa * Birthday: Feb. 5

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: None

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Green, breakfast, Darjeeling, and Celestial Seasonings tea.

Any coffee, preferably

Snacks: almonds, granola, dried fruits Junk Food: Ice cream, almond joys, M&M's, gummies

Restaurant(s): Fruition in Denver. I also like Mexican and Thai food.


Panera’s: Asian Sesame Chicken Salad, any turkey or chicken sandwiches, soup and bread bowls

Wendy’s: A frosty! I like their nuggets and fries too.

Subway: A turkey sandwich with onion dressing, tomato, lettuce and black olives

Chick-fil-A: chicken (nuggets and sandwich) and their fries

Little Italy: veggie calzone, meatball and franko subs, the don, underboss and vegetarian pizzas

Qdoba: naked burrito bowls and tacos, veggie, chicken or pork. Either beans or Pico

Chipotle: Chicken or veggie Tacos. I like either beans or Pico

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: The sushi A lunch, pineapple rice lunch special, basil chicken lunch

specials look great. You probably can't go wrong with any of their Thai lunch specials

Red Umbrella: roasted veggie sandwich. All the other sandwiches, pre-made salads, and soups looked great.

Hobbies and Interests: Music: The Putumayo world CD's, jazz, The White Stripes, blue grass

Cultural events: Festivals; summer, winter, holiday, art museum, natural history museum and

botanic gardens

Movies: We usually rent from a Red box but enjoy going to movies every few months

Free time activities: Garden, go hiking, fly fishing, backpacking, spend time with my nephews,

read, cook

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas/winter holiday's and the 4th of July

Flowers: Any Daisy, sunflowers, lilies and any mixed bouquet that is cheerful

Sports teams: CO Rockies or Bronco's

Favorite Stores:

* Sunflower Market * Target * Macy's * Ann Taylor Loft * Banana Republic * Gap

* Bookies * Tattered Cover

Classroom wish list items: A fake leather couch and loveseat so we can have a good space for

meaningful class discussions about our books, reading, thinking, and opinions. I would take any fabric but

fake leather/leather couches can be easily cleaned! Or more books for the classroom library, that is

60ish strong.


Teacher: Heins, Nancy * Grade: 5 From: Florida * Birthday: July 24

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Bananas

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Any coffee or tea latte/skim milk

Snacks: nuts, chex mix, peanut M&M’ s, cheese and crackers

Restaurant(s): White Chocolate grill, Cru, Uniscali, Via Baci


Panera’s: soup and salad; I like them all

Wendy’s: salads, I like them all sometimes a fish sandwich

Subway: : Italian no mayo or veggie all on wheat bread

Chick-fil-A: Chicken salad sandwich, regular chicken sandwich

Qdoba: bowl with pinto beans, corn salsa, chicken and everything else

Chipotle: bowl with pinto beans, corn salsa, chicken and everything else

Costa Vida: fish tacos

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Classical, Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Snow Patrol

Cultural events: Plays, most everything including most sporting events

Movies:

Free time activities: read, travel, cook, play golf, clocks


Flowers: Holland flowers: tulips, iris, And daffodils

Sports teams: Florida Gators, Mizzou Tigers and local Denver teams

Fragrance: Jo Malone

Collections: cookbooks, kitchen gadgets, pottery

Favorite Stores: * Park Meadows

* Cherry Creek

* Nordstrom

* Borders

Classroom wish list items: Magazine subscriptions, new board games for the kids


Teacher: Hernandez, Lynda * Grade: 5

From: San Diego * Birthday: Oct 9


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: French Roast Coffee

Snacks: Butter Toffee

Restaurant(s): The Old Stone Church; Las Brisas; Union Station


Panera’s: Bear Claws

Little Italy: Pepperoni Pizza

Qdoba: Chicken Quesadilla

Chipotle: Chicken Burrito Bowl

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Spanish Classical Guitar

Cultural events: Theater

Movies:

Free time activities: Cook

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Halloween, Christmas

Flowers: Lilies

Sports teams: Florida Gators, Mizzou Tigers and local Denver teams


* Dillard's

* Barnes and Noble

Classroom wish list items: Posters of things related to the Social Studies Curriculum


Teacher: Silvers, Leslie * Grade: 5

From: California--San Francisco * Birthday: Oct 10

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? I can NOT have anything diet in food/beverages-teeth

sensitive to fake sugar

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Shaken Black Iced Tea-Starbucks/Xing Green Tea

Snacks: Asian rice crackers

Restaurant(s): Anything Asian, PF Changs, Mt Fuji’s, Johnny Garlic


Panera’s: Panini’s--turkey/guac OR ANY Salads!

Wendy’s: Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

Subway: Torpedos/Wraps

Good Times: Teriyaki Burger

Chipotle: Soft tacos/chips and guacamole

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: Sushi always works

Red Umbrella: Any turkey sandwiches OR salads

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Easy listening---Michael Buble/Harry Conick/Celtic-instrumental

Cultural events: Plays, most everything including most sporting events

Movies: at home

Free time activities: Read, travel, take pictures of nature


Flowers: Roses

Sports teams: Tennis, USA Olympic Athletes

Fragrance: Lavender Scented Diffusers

Collections: Vanilla/Lavender Candles

Color: Hunter green and Dark Purple

Favorite Stores: * Southland Mall

* Chico’s

* Dress barn

* Kohl’s

* Barnes & Noble

* Amazon.com (I have a Kindle)

Classroom wish list items: Expo markers, Mr. Clean erasers for white board



Teacher: Billman, Benji * Grade: Middle School Math

From: Columbus, Ohio * Birthday:

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? No meat, I don’t drink soda (pop)

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Coffee with cream

Snacks: Chocolate pretzels

Restaurant(s): Pizza


Panera’s:

Wendy’s:

Subway:

Good Times:

Chipotle:

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi:

Red Umbrella:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Ben Folds

Cultural events: Anything fun

Movies: home

Free time activities: Hike, run and cook

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Halloween or Christmas

Flowers: Lilies

Sports teams: CLEVELAND: Browns, Indians, Cavs

Fragrance:

Collections: Movies

Favorite Stores: * Barnes & Nobles

* Urban Outfitters

Classroom wish list items: Anything fun to decorate my walls


Teacher: Daley, Michelle * Grade: Middle School English

From: Colorado * Birthday: July 4

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Onions

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Vanilla Chai Latte and flavored ice tea

Snacks: Popcorn, Red Vines, chips and salsa

Restaurant(s): Mexican.


Panera’s: Chicken Asia Salad

Wendy’s: Spicy Chicken Caesar Salad

Chick Fil A: Chicken Nuggets

Subway: Tuna on wheat with Lettuce, Tomatoes, and provolone cheese


Good Times: : Hamburger with no onions or pickles

Qdoba: Chicken tacos with salsa on the side

Chipotle: Chicken tacos with salsa on the side

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: Hot and Sour soup with a side of rice

Hobbies and Interests: Music: David Gray.

Cultural events: Musical Theatre

Movies:

Free time activities: Ski, travel, and garden

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas and 4th of July

Flowers: Daisy's

Sports teams: Broncos

Fragrance: Light Fragrance

Collections: Red Hearts


* Castle Rock Outlets

* J. Jill

* Black & White

* Borders

Classroom wish list items: Smart Board


Teacher: Dobos, Nikki * Grade: Middle School Science From: * Birthday:


Teacher: Donohoe, Shannon * Grade: Middle School English

From: Born North Carolina-raised Colorado * Birthday: Aug. 6

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Dislike mayo and diet drinks

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Green tea and iced non –fat caramel macchiato

Snacks: Candy

Restaurant(s): Happa


Panera’s: Turkey avocado Panini

Wendy’s: Grilled Chicken Sandwich or Spicy Chicken

Chick Fil A: Number One with Tea

Subway: Turkey Sandwich on wheat bread

Good Times: Number One with cheese

Qdoba: Grilled chicken burrito

Chipotle: Grilled chicken burrito

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: Love any sushi


Cultural events: Theater and dance

Movies: home-comedies and chick flicks

Free time activities: Dancing, watch sporting events, and reading


Flowers: Tulips

Sports teams: Denver Broncos

Fragrance: Victoria Secret lotions and body sprays


* Express

* Barnes and Noble

Classroom wish list items: I need some writing and reading posters for my room and could always use

some pretty plants



Teacher: Neil, Laurie * Grade: Middle School History From: Texas * Birthday: Mar. 3

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Peanut butter, any kind of nuts; onions

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: non-fat vanilla latte

Snacks: cheddar cheese goldfish, lite OR butter or kettle corn popcorn, skinny cow ice cream

Restaurant(s): Hacienda Colorado, Chili's


Panera’s: Turkey Artichoke Hot Panini

Wendy’s: Cobb Chicken Salad w/light Ranch dressing

Subway: Oven roasted chicken sandwich on honey oat bread w/provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato,

cucumber, black olives, and regular mustard

Little Italy: Thin crust cheese pizza, vegetable calzone, cheese/garlic bread

Qdoba: soft chicken tacos w/black beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream

Chipotle: soft chicken tacos w/black beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: love sushi

Chili’s: Old-timer w/cheddar cheese w/fries

Noodles & Company: whole grain Tuscan linguini w/parmesan grilled chicken--no onions!


Music: Sirius satellite radio 80s and 90s

Cultural events: museums


Free time activities: hike, bike, ski, read, watch movies


Flowers: Stargazer Lilies, Gerber Daisies

Sports teams: Avalanche, Broncos

Fragrance: Beautiful by Estee Lauder, Bath and Body Juniper line

Collections: unique birdhouses

Favorite Stores: * King Scoopers * Wal-Mart * Target * Petsmart * TJ Maxx * Barnes and Noble * Eddie Bauer

* REI

Classroom wish list items: I want/need to raise $3000 to get new history books for 7th grade next

year-which includes online book access.


Teacher: Pieseski, Wendy * Grade: Middle School English From: Wisconsin * Birthday: Oct 21

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None – Dislike fish, bananas, and anything that has

fruit and chocolate together. No coffee or tea

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: I do not drink coffee or tea. Water, Coke, Dr. Pepper,

lemonade.

Snacks: Peanut M&M’s, Reese’s, trail mix, nuts, fruits

Restaurant(s): Izakaya, Boulevard Pizza, anything Mexican or Italian, or Asian


Panera’s: tomato basil soup, any salad without croutons, lemonade

Wendy’s: fries, chili, baked potato, Caesar salad

Good Times: shake or ice cream; I cannot eat the fries

Qdoba: naked burrito with everything (chicken or steak), or nachos

Chipotle: naked burrito with everything (chicken or steak), or nachos

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: beef fried rice or chicken pad Thai (no shrimp, please)

Hobbies and Interests: Music: pop, jazz, classical, Glee cast

Cultural events: Colorado Ballet (The Nutcracker in particular), Jazz in the park

Movies: Theater with popcorn

Free time activities: cook, bake, decorate/watch HGTV, read, hike, watch movies, and spend time

with my family, travel


Flowers: Pink roses

Sports teams: Anything my kids are in (I don’t really like professional sports)

Fragrance: Lavender

Color: Pink

Collections: Fresh flowers if I could afford it

Favorite Stores: * NPR (Never Pay Retail)

* DSW

* Barnes & Nobles

* Talbot's

* Nordstrom

Classroom wish list items: Books for the kids to read – Hand sanitizer


Teacher: Teeple, Cori * Grade: Middle School English

From: Arkansas * Birthday: Mar. 14


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Dazbog's Americano! Also Starbucks vanilla lattes are great

Snacks: Honey crisp apples, Snickers, Ding Dongs

Restaurant(s): Panera, Mt. Fuji in Southlands Mall (not the one in Castle Rock), Ajuaa.


Panera’s: apple salad with VINAIGRETTE dressing. The normal dressing on that salad is weird

Wendy’s: Chicken sandwich

Chick Fil A: Chicken nuggets

Subway: Turkey sub


Good Times: Cheeseburger in paradise

Qdoba: Mango salad or pork burrito

Chipotle: Pork burrito

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: doesn't love a good California roll

Red Umbrella: Spinach Salad with chicken

Ajuaa Mexican food: pork tamales or chicken mole burrito

McDonalds: filet-o-fish and fries

Tokyo Joe's: Rice bowl with chicken and veggies

Hobbies and Interests: Music: I really like the band Muse right now, but my favorite singer is Ella Fitzgerald.

Cultural events: Art Festivals, Theatre

Movies:

Free time activities: Read, play music, camp, garden, go to movies, music shows, art festivals


Flowers: Daisies, lilies, nasturtium (edible -yummy)

Sports teams: Arkansas Razorbacks, Denver Nuggets, St Louis Cardinals

Fragrance: Vanilla

Collections: I collect striped and strange knee-high socks. Oh, and matchbooks

Favorite Stores: * The Cookie Co. in Southlands Mall * TJ Maxx * Kohl’s * DSW * Barnes and Noble * Ross

* Famous Footwear * Tattered Cover * Borders


Classroom wish list items: More posters -preferably a Jack London or Emily Dickinson poster - My

favorite gifts are the ones that students make themselves. Nothing means more to me than a sincere

note!

Teacher: Leadbetter, Mark * Grade: Middle School general (6-8) From: Cincinnati * Birthday: Apr. 14


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Sprite!! (In a can) (Or fountain coke from McDonalds)

Snacks: M&M's, Three Musketeers, Milky Way, Sour Patch Kids

Restaurant(s): Italian


Wendy’s: Junior Cheeseburger Deluxe, Junior Bacon Cheeseburger, Nuggets with Ranch, Side

Chick Fil A: Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Subway: Five Dollar Foot long, Oven Roasted Chicken Breast (Lettuce, Tomato, Banana Peppers, Mayo,

Mustard) on Wheat

Chipotle: Chicken Fajita Burrito (Lettuce, Half Tomato Salsa, Half Corn Salsa, Sour Cream, Cheese)

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Most any (Not country) ...Dave Matthews Band, Jay-Z, Linkin Park, Yellow card, Rock and

Roll

Cultural events:

Movies: My favorites: Dumb and Dumber, Blood Diamond, The Departed, The Godfather, Step

Brothers

Free time activities: Play sports. Watch sports. Read. Spend time with family. Run. I love

watching sports and eating chicken wings. I will never turn down tickets to sporting events. I love

water sports and downhill skiing

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Thanksgiving, Christmas

Flowers: Lily

Sports teams: Michigan Wolverines, Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals

Collections: Sports Memorabilia

Favorite Stores: * Anywhere with deals

* J Crew

* Barnes and Noble

* Old Navy

* Tattered Cover

* amazon.com


Classroom wish list items: Air Zooka, little plastic globes, Playskool orange, blue, white, standing

basketball hoop, stereo

Teacher: Vahling, Alyson * Grade: Middle School Math

From: Denver * Birthday: Apr. 30


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: chai tea

Snacks: chips and queso, wheat thins, hummus, bagels

Restaurant(s): Olive Garden, Racines


Panera’s: turkey sandwich, broccoli cheddar soup

Wendy’s: spicy chicken sandwich

Chick Fil A: spicy chicken sandwich

Subway: turkey sandwich

Little Italy: pizza

Good Times: cheeseburger

Qdoba: chips and queso, tacos

Chipotle: fajita burrito

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: sushi in general

Red Umbrella: turkey sandwich

Hobbies and Interests: Music: alternative, pop

Cultural events: any


Free time activities: hike, relax, and spend time with family and friends


Flowers: lilies

Sports teams: Colorado Rockies, Denver Broncos, Colorado Buffaloes

Fragrance: euphoria

Favorite Stores: * Nordstrom

* Express

* The Buckle


* Barnes and Noble

* Eddie Bauer

* REI

Classroom wish list items: window covers

Teacher: Williams, Katie * Grade: Middle School Math

From: Ohio * Birthday: Apr. 22

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: Peppers, Anchovies

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Coffee

Snacks: Diet Coke, chocolate

Restaurant(s):


Panera’s: French Onion Soup, Bread Bowl, anything really

Wendy’s: Chicken Sandwiches

Subway: Sweet Onion Teriyaki on Honey Wheat


Cultural events: FREE events! Ballet, Music, Theatre


Free time activities: Read, Knit, Snowboard

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Earth Day

Flowers: Anything pretty

Sports teams: US Snowboard

Fragrance: "Katie", "Romance"

Collection: Teaching books

Favorite Stores: * Yarn Shop

* Maurice’s

* Kohl’s

* Tattered Cover




Teacher: Weyman, Leanne * Grade: Middles School Science From: Pennsylvania * Birthday: Mar. 29

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Vegan diet (no animal products)

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: coffee with soy milk, fruit tea

Snacks: fruit or gum

Restaurant(s): The Falcon in Parker, Vegan/ Vegetarian restaurants


Panera’s: all their salads

Subway: Veggie sub with sweet onion dressing

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: I love all types of sushi! Love, love, love

Hobbies and Interests: Music: all music types

Cultural events: Theater, musicals, shows, farmer’s markets

Movies:

Free time activities: exercise! Running, marathons, and any other type of work out! Work out

DVDs

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Halloween

Flowers: lilacs or hydrangea

Sports teams: None

Fragrance: Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker

Color: Green

Collections: Shoes

Favorite Stores: * Outlets

* TJ Maxx

* The Gap

* Hobby Lobby

* Target

* Barnes & Noble

Classroom wish list items: mechanical pencils, graph paper


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Teachers:


Teacher: Astler, Warren Position: STEM Coordinator and 8th grade Science Teachers

From: Colorado * Birthday: Aug. 1


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: None, my wife loves Starbucks and I give all gift cards to her.

Snacks: None

Restaurant(s): None


Paneras: Broccoli cheddar soup

Chick fil A: Chicken salad sandwich

Little Italy: meatball sandwich, pizza

Good Times: Cheeseburger, no mayo

Chipotle: veggie bowl, black beans, medium corn salsa, sour cream


Cultural events:

Movies: AMC Highlands Ranch

Free time activities: Movies, relax at home


Flowers:

Sports teams: Denver Teams

Favorite Stores:

Classroom wish list items: I would prefer not getting anything. Thanks!


Teacher: Bishop, Joe Position: P.E. Teacher

From: Arvada, CO * Birthday: June 3

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Coconut

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Coffee with hazelnut and sugar

Snacks: 100 grand’s, Peanut M&Ms

Restaurant(s): Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle, Panera


Panera’s: Smokehouse Turkey Panini, Chicken Noodle Soup, Bread Bowls

Wendy’s: Double Cheeseburger and fries

Chick Fil A: Ultimate Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Subway: Foot long Turkey on wheat, pepper jack, lettuce, green peppers, pickles, jalapenos, mayo, mustard,

ranch

Little Italy: Pepperoni Calzone

Good Times: Big Daddy Bacon Cheeseburger

Qdoba: Chicken Burrito, pinto beans, rice, queso, lettuce cheese, guacamole

Chipotle: Chicken Burrito, pinto beans, rice, corn salsa, hot salsa, lettuce, cheese, guacamole

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: California rolls, wontons, sesame chicken

Buffalo Wild Wings: mango habanera traditional wings

Hobbies and Interests: Music: I like pretty much everything-Green Day

Cultural events: Oktoberfest, Theatre

Movies:

Free time activities: Watch sports, play sports, woodworking

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: 4th of July

Flowers: Stargazer Lilies

Sports teams: Broncos, Rockies, Avalanche, Florida State Seminoles

Collections: Shot Glasses

Favorite Stores: * Dicks Sporting Goods

* REI

* Nike Outlet

* Under Armor

* Barnes and Noble

Classroom wish list items: Tumbling mats, sound baffles, music


Teacher: Brant, Juliann Position: Librarian & ETIL

From: Michigan * Birthday: Oct. 12


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: any decent coffee w/ cream (Starbucks, DazBog, etc.)

Snacks: Snickers, cashews

Restaurant(s): Maggiano's


Panera’s: Chinese chix salad

Wendy’s: single combo

Subway: turkey, provolone and banana peppers on parmesan oregano w/ mayo and mustard

Little Italy: pizza

Qdoba: chicken

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: sesame chicken

Red Umbrella: lasagna

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Classic Rock

Cultural events: Chili & Frijoles Festival and GABF (great American beer festival)

Movies:

Free time activities: hiking, reading, genealogy

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: 4th of July

Flowers: any

Sports teams: University of Michigan Football

Fragrance: lavender


* Tattered Cover * Nike Outlet

* Eddie Bauer

* Coldwater Creek

Classroom wish list items: Smart board, new computers


Teacher: Culberson, Beth Position: Speech/Language Pathologist

From: Grand Junction, CO * Birthday: Aug 11


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Starbucks, DazBog

Snacks: Cheetos, Snickers, Almonds & Cranberries, Trail Mix

Restaurant(s): Any funky restaurant downtown; Jing at Landmark; Maggiano’s; Hacienda


Panera’s:

Wendy’s:

Subway:

Little Italy:

Qdoba:


Red Umbrella:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: KBCO type music; 80’s rock

Cultural events: shows at Convention Center downtown; Broncos!

Movies: Theatre

Free time activities: Run, mountain bike & read

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Halloween and Christmas

Flowers: Wildflowers

Sports teams: Notre Dame & Broncos

Collections: Sea Turtles and watches

Fragrance:

Color: Purple

Favorite Stores: * Home Stores like Crate n’ Barrel

* Banana Republic

* Tattered Cover

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Classroom wish list items: Award winning Children’s books – particularly K-3. Also, children’s books

that emphasize certain speech sounds or language (like Dr. Seuss)


Teacher: Diederich, Tanya Position: Ability Grouping

From: Colorado * Birthday:


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Hot chocolate

Snacks: Carmel corn, chocolate kisses

Restaurant(s): Mexican and Italian


Panera’s:

Wendy’s:

Subway:

Little Italy:

Qdoba:


Red Umbrella:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: pop


Movies: Theater

Free time activities: Run, read, knit


Flowers:

Sports teams: Rockies

Collections: no

Fragrance:

Color: Green


* Maurice’s

* Barnes & Nobles

Classroom wish list items: funky colored dry erase markers and vis a vis pens


Name: Floyde, Laura Position: Special Ed

From: Asia * Birthday: Dec. 29


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: any tea

Snacks: dried fruits/nuts/Wheat Thins (Original)

Restaurant(s):


Panera’s: soup

Chick Fil A: chicken sandwich

Qdoba: burritos/salad

Chipotle: burritos/salad

Red Umbrella: I like most of their sandwiches


Cultural events:

Movies:

Free time activities: Read/Organize


Flowers: Hydrangea

Sports teams: My sons soccer team

Favorite Stores: * Park Meadows Mall

* Castle Rock Outlet Stores

* Borders



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Teacher: Halley, George Position: Music

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Teacher: Hunt, Robyn Position: Ability Grouping

From: Michigan * Birthday: Mar 13

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Allergic to chocolate and I am a vegetarian

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Bing, go girl, or rock star energy drinks (berry flavored)

Snacks: Caramel

Restaurant(s): Garbanzos, Sweet Tomatoes, Chipotle, Noodles & Co, & Subway


Panera’s:

Wendy’s:

Subway:

Little Italy:

Qdoba:


Red Umbrella:


Cultural events: Unique venues

Movies:

Free time activities: hiking, reading, genealogy

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas and Hanukkah

Flowers: Sunflowers

Sports teams: University of Michigan Football

Fragrance: lavender

Color: Green and Blue

Favorite Stores: * Costco

* Nordstrom

* Anthropologies

* Athleta

* Barnes & Noble



Teacher: Liddick, Laurie Position: STEM Instructor

From: Colorado * Birthday: July 29

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Seasonal hay fever

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: 2% latte

Snacks: carrots and hummus

Restaurant(s): Sushi Den


Paneras: any veggie soup/sandwich

Little Italy: anything from this place


Chipotle: burrito with black beans, peppers and chicken

Castle (An -Asian Bistro & Sushi): I LOVE ALL SUSHI

Hobbies and Interests: Music: U2

Cultural events: any DCPA musical

Movies:

Free time activities: raft, hike, read, ski, bike


Flowers: Any

Sports teams: Rockies and Yankees

Fragrance: Vanilla, Cinnamon

Favorite Stores: * Macy's

* REI

* Tattered Cover

Classroom wish list items: Posters (Themes: Newton's laws, Engineering design, Einstein)


Teacher: Maas, Lisa Position: Media Specialist

From: California * Birthday: Dec. 12

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? No caffeine

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Decaf teas, lattes, mochas etc. Carmel

Snacks: Sweet & Salty, Dove dark chocolate

Restaurant(s): Pei Wei, Panera


Panera’s: salads

Hobbies and Interests: Music: rock, jazz, pop, big band... a little of everything

Cultural events: Love live music, Theatre

Movies:

Free time activities: Yoga, knit, read, and cook


Flowers: Star Gazer Lily


Fragrance: Jean Paul Gautier

Collections: Turtles

Favorite Stores:

* REI

* Brighton

* Barnes & Noble

Classroom wish list items: Flip video cameras, desk lamps


Teacher: Parsell, Talia Position: Art Teacher

From: Toledo, Ohio * Birthday: June 17

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? vegetarian

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: DazBog, Starbucks

Snacks: trail mix, chocolate

Restaurant(s): Pasquini's Pizza, Beau Jo's, anything Indian sushi or Thai


Panera’s: anything vegetarian

Wendy’s: Frosty’s and fries

Subway: veggie sub with everything but black olives and jalapenos

Little Italy: cheese pizza or veggie calzone

Qdoba: veggie burrito

Chipotle: veggie burrito

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: Philly roll, California roll

Hobbies and Interests: Music: acoustic, Indie, Matt Nathanson, Joshua Radin, Parachute, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson,

DMB

Cultural events: Mile High Music Fest, concerts in Denver, art festivals, Theatre

Movies:

Free time activities: paint!


Flowers: Sunflowers

Sports teams: Broncos, Ohio State Football

Fragrance: Pleasures

Collections: art supplies (lol)

Favorite Stores: * REI

* New York & Co

* Meiningers

* Target

* Kohl's

* Tattered Cover

Classroom wish list items: Construction paper crayons, glitter, googly eyes, art posters, anything fun

for K-2 art


Teacher: Puckett, Dara Position: Learning Specialist

From: Colorado native * Birthday: April 26

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Dairy (milk, cheese, butter, etc.). Eggs are just fine –

not a fan of onions

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: iced tea unsweetened

Snacks: trail mix, chocolate

Restaurant(s): Any Mexican food restaurant, Bonos


Panera’s:

Wendy’s:

Subway:

Little Italy:

Qdoba:

Chipotle:


Hobbies and Interests: Music: show tunes

Cultural events: Museums, theatre

Movies:

Free time activities: Read, Hike, Bike, be in the mountains


Flowers: Anything except for baby’s breath

Sports teams:

Fragrance:

Collections: I like hand written notes

Color: Pink

Favorite Stores:

* Office Max * Target * US Toys * Target * Lakeshore Learning * Amazon * Barnes and Noble

* Eddie Bauer

Classroom wish list items: I couldn’t be happier right now, but thanks for asking!


Teacher: Riggs, Chad Position: Art Teacher

From: Philly / Denver * Birthday: Apr. 17


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Black Tea Sweet / vanilla latte

Snacks: Coffee

Restaurant(s): Los Arcos/ Wahoo’s Food


Panera’s: Soup all

Chick Fil A: All

Subway: Meatball sub / Italian

Little Italy: Italian sub hot

Qdoba: Burrito not picky

Chipotle: Burrito not picky

Hobbies and Interests: Music: New Country music / early 90s Rap

Cultural events: October Fest

Movies: Landmark / HR AMC 24

Free time activities: Build Websites / logo Design

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Thanksgiving /Easter

Sports teams: Broncos / Eagles / Tebow / Rockies / Philly

Favorite Stores: * Cool / Surfer

Classroom wish list items: Oscillating fan / more Rulers / Clay for the Kiln / pottery wheels / new 10

by 12 ft rug for gathering / more people to come to the art show :)


Teacher: Tyler, Rena * Grade: Kindergarten Ability Groups From: Scotland, Italy * Birthday:

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Vegetarian

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: coke zero, non-fat white chocolate mocha, iced tea

Snacks: white cheddar popcorn, chocolate covered edam me, snack mix, Kind Bars

Restaurant(s): La Dolce Vita


Panera’s: Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich or Mac and cheese

Wendy’s: spicy chicken sandwich

Chick-fil-A Chicken Caesar wrap

Subway: roast beef with American cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions, pepper and mayo

Little Italy: I love any kind of pizza; the Franco and the spinach salad also look great

Good Times: : Oven-roasted chicken sandwich

Qdoba: grilled chicken taco salad

Chipotle: carnitas tacos, flour, pinto beans, corn salsa, sour cream and cheese

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: Pad Thai


Music: The Fray, Matt Kearney, Matt Nathanson, The Script

Cultural events: Wine tastings


Free time activities: hike with my dogs, gin rummy with my kids ( my son is trying to teach me Texas

Hold Em Poker)


Holiday: Christmas

Flowers: Daisies

Sports teams: Castle View High School football and basketball – my son plays

Fragrance: Lavender, I also love scents that are put out in fall like pumpkin spice

Collections: no

Favorite Stores: * Archivers

* Hobby Lobby

* Target

* DSW

* All book stores


Classroom wish list items: Books! Nothing else will fit in my room this year and I love getting new

books for my classroom!

Teacher: Wilson, Kris Position: Ability Grouping

From: Fresno, CA * Birthday:


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: unsweetened ice tea

Snacks: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Restaurant(s): Jing, Lime and John Holly’s


Panera’s:

Chick Fil A:

Subway:

Little Italy:

Qdoba:

Chipotle:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Eddie Money

Cultural events: Outdoor concerts and movies

Movies:

Free time activities: Tennis, camping, hiking, traveling, biking, fishing, swimming, reading


Flower: Tulips

Color: Green

Sports teams: Tennessee Vols football, Rockies

Favorite Stores: * Nordstrom

* Columbia Outlet

* REI

* Northface

* Tattered Cover

Classroom wish list items: Vacuum, pillows, CD player, soothing music CD’s, individual white boards



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Name: Cummings, Trish Position: Executive Assistant

From: Wisconsin * Birthday: Nov. 20

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: Can't eat eggs

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Dr. Pepper as a treat. I drink white or green tea every day,

and I love Starbucks lattes (just that. a latte. no sweetener, no whipped cream, no sprinkles)

Snacks: 100 Grand Bars, Tootsie Rolls, Smart Food, Doritos, Pringles

Restaurant(s): Cru, Sushi Bara


Paneras: Roast Beef and Asiago Sandwich

Wendy’s: Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Subway: Turkey, Pepper Jack, Olive Oil and Vinegar with S/P, black olives, green peppers, spinach or

lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos

Little Italy: Meatball sandwich

Good Times: Cheeseburger

Qdoba: Naked chix burrito with corn salsa, cheese, lettuce

Chipotle: Naked chix burrito with corn salsa, cheese, lettuce

Four Leaf Salads: Small Romaine with spicy chix, avocado, cucumbers, kalamata olives, chickpeas and

balsamic vinaigrette on the side

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Bluegrass, acoustic guitar, new folk

Cultural events: Farmers Markets

Movies:

Free time activities: Read, play with my dogs

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas and Easter

Flowers: Black-Eyed Susan’s and Tulips

Sports teams: Rockies, Broncos, Yankees

Fragrance: No perfumes! But I like woodsy or lemony smells best


* Ann Taylor Loft

* J Crew

* Nordstrom

* Tattered Cover

* iTunes (iBooks)



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Name Cunningham, Steve Position: Facility Manager

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Teacher: Doke, Kristi Position: STEM Assistant

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Name Ekstrom, Brooke Position: Health Assistant

From: Littleton, CO * Birthday: May 31

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: Seafood, milk

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Soy Chai

Snacks: Popcorn, anything chocolate (not dark)

Restaurant(s): Anything Mexican


Paneras: Turkey sandwich

Wendy’s: Salads

Chick fil A: Fries and chicken nuggets

Subway: Turkey on wheat

Little Italy: Anything

Good Times: cheeseburger and fries

Qdoba: Chicken tacos, guac and chips, queso

Chipotle: Chicken tacos, guac and chips, queso

Red Umbrella: Turkey sandwich

Hobbies and Interests: Music: country, bluegrass...anything but heavy metal

Cultural events: Concerts

Movies:

Free time activities: Camp, ski, tennis -anything with my kids outdoors


Flowers: Columbine, Sun Flowers


Favorite Stores:

* Pottery Barn

* Crate and Barrel

* Little boutiques

* Nordstrom

* Chic Couture

* J. Crew

* Banana Republic

* Barnes and Noble



Name: Hall, Tammie Position: Instructional Assistant

From: Denver, CO * Birthday: Sept. 22

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Hazelnuts

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Carmel macchiato or vanilla chai

Snacks: Snickers, Peanut M & M’s, chips

Restaurant(s): Hacienda, Macaroni Grill, Maggiano’s


Paneras:

Wendy’s:

Chick fil A:

Subway:

Little Italy:

Good Times:

Qdoba:

Chipotle:

Red Umbrella:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: pop

Cultural events:

Movies: home

Free time activities: hike, read


Flowers: yellow roses

Sports teams: CO Avalanche

Collections: Tea pots

Favorite Stores:

* TJ Maxx

* Marshalls

* Target

* Tattered Cover




Name: Hanks, Suzanne Position: Office Manager

From: Colorado * Birthday: Mar. 4

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: Mushrooms and Onions

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Starbucks Black Tea/ Lemonade

Snacks: Carmel Corn, Salt and Vinegar chips, Milk Duds

Restaurant(s): Panera, Chipotle


Paneras: Cobb Salad

Wendy’s: #1 meal

Chick fil A: #1 meal


Qdoba: Chicken Tacos

Chipotle: Chicken Burrito with black beans, cheese and sour cream

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi): Chicken Lo-Mein

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Love all music

Cultural events: Movies, Theater

Movies:

Free time activities: Cook, go to dinner with friends, hike, love to be outside, play with my kids,

ski


Flowers: Love All Flowers


Fragrance: Philosophy Amazing Grace/ L'Aire D' Temps

Collections: Moose

Favorite Stores: * J. Crew

* Target

* Gap

* Nordstrom

* Chic Couture

* J. Crew

* Tattered Cover



Name: Hassett, Heidi Position: Instructional Assistant

From: Minnesota * Birthday: Mar. 12

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: do not like mayo

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Vanilla late, decaf, skinny

Snacks: anything sweet and salty, like chocolate covered pretzels, nuts, raisins, popcorn, or just

anything chocolate

Restaurants:


Panera’s: like all their Panini sandwiches or any half sandwich and cup of soup

Wendy’s: chicken sandwich and side salad with balsamic dressing

Chick-fil-A: chicken sandwich and side salad w/berry balsamic dressing

Subway: club sandwich with cheese, pickles, onions, lettuce, mustard and green peppers

Little Italy: meatball sub

Good Times: cheeseburger and fries

Qdoba: chicken and cheese burrito

Chipotle: chicken and cheese burrito


Red Umbrella: half sandwich and soup

Hobbies and Interests: Music: love 80’s, country, and pop music

Cultural events:

Movies: love to rent movies or go out to the theater

Free time activities: hiking, working out, biking, reading


Flowers: love all flowers!

Collections: none

Fragrance: Allure by Channel -vanilla and brown sugar

Favorite Stores: *Barnes and Noble

*Nordstrom

*TJ Maxx

*Old Navy

*Lulu Lemon




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Name: Jakubowski, Rea Michelle Position: Business Service Assistant

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Name: Jasmin, Joanne Position: Business Service Assistant

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Name: Kane, Erin Position: Head of School

From: Littleton, CO * Birthday: Apr. 20

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? not a fan of fish

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: hot chocolate or Lipton hot tea, a Diet Coke

Snacks: Cheetos

Restaurant(s): Macaroni Grill, La dolce Vita


Panera’s: Frontega Chicken sandwich OR tomato soup

Wendy’s: grilled chicken

Chick fil A: original chicken sandwich and side salad

Subway: turkey, Swiss, lettuce, green peppers, onion, mustard, mayo Little Italy: meatball sub

Qdoba: anything chicken or steak with NO beans (love the rice)

Chipotle: anything chicken or steak with NO beans (love the rice)

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: cashew chicken

Red Umbrella: hot chicken or turkey sandwich

Hobbies and Interests: Music: love matchbox 20, Ingrid Michaelson, etc

Cultural events: theatre

Movies:

Free time activities: I love to do things with my husband and kids.


Flowers: all


Fragrance: Vera Wang

Favorite Stores: * Ann Taylor outlet

* Loft

* DSW

* Barnes and Noble

* Coldwater Creek




Name: Landauer, Holly Position: IT Support Specialist

From: Los Angeles * Birthday: Dec. 31

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: Do not like soda

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Mocha coffee/any tea

Snacks: chocolate

Restaurant(s): Maggianos, Cheesecake Factory


Hobbies and Interests: Music: Classic rock

Cultural events: Theatre, live music

Movies:

Free time activities: Read, hike, explore Denver


Flowers: Daisy

Sports teams: Detroit Red Wings, Denver Broncos


Favorite Stores: * Eddie Bauer

* Amazon.com

* Barnes & Noble



Name: Lane –Cline, Amanda Position: SR Academic Director Middle School and STEM

From: New Jersey * Birthday: Feb. 3

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: Lactose

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Arnold Palmer

Snacks: trail mix and dried fruit

Restaurant(s): Bonefish Grill, Thai Basil, Earl's


Panera’s: Asiago Beef sandwich (I think it has chipotle sauce too)

Wendy’s: Chili with onions, sour cream, and hot chili oil

Chick fil A: Little nuggets and fries

Subway: tuna with lots of onions, lettuce, and lots of oil and vinegar

Little Italy: cheese pizza or veggie calzone

Chipotle: burrito bowl with pork, black beans, medium and corn salsa, sour cream and guacamole

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi): sesame chicken

Red Umbrella: Rueben

Hobbies and Interests: Music: pop rock and country, 70s and 80s

Cultural events: Denver art show, Theater

Movies:

Free time activities: work with my horses


Flowers: Iris

Sports teams: Bronco's

Fragrance: Origins Ginger


* J Crew

* Francesca's

* Banana Republic

* Tattered Cover



Name: Lofvenborg, Joanne Position: Business Services Assistant

From: Boston * Birthday: Jan. 23


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Coffee of the day with cream no sugar

Snacks: Popcorn

Restaurant(s): Texas roadhouse


Chick fil A: Mushroom Swiss burger and fries


Qdoba: Naked chicken burrito

Chipotle: Chicken Burrito with black beans, cheese and sour ream

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi): Chicken lo Mein

Hobbies and Interests: Music: A little bit of everything

Cultural events:

Movies:

Free time activities: Crochet, cook, can


Flowers: Rose

Sports teams: New England patriots

Favorite Stores: * Ross

* The dress barn

* Barnes and noble



Name: Loy, Donna Position: Educational Assistant

From: Anchorage, AL * Birthday: May 9



Snacks:

Restaurant(s):



Cultural events:

Movies:

Free time activities: take photos, scrapbooking, sewing, reading


Flowers: lilies

Sports teams:

Fragrance:

Collection: clocks

Favorite Stores: * Yarn Shop

* Maurice’s

* Kohl’s

* Tattered Cover



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Teacher: Moore, Malcom Position: Student Support Services Dept. Lead

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Name: Norton, Ginger Position: Curriculum Specialist

From: Grew up in Connecticut but have lived in many places * Birthday: Sept. 12


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Caramel Macchiato or Latte, Any type of green tea

Snacks: Chocolate, Fruit, z bars-brownie or chocolate chip

Restaurant(s): Any Mexican or Italian Restaurant, Red Robin, Chili’s, Starbucks


Panera’s: Smoked Turkey sandwich or broccoli cheese soup in bread bowl

Wendy’s: a single with cheese or spicy chicken sandwich

Chick-fil-A: Chicken strips

Subway: Spicy Italian sandwich or Turkey sandwich

Little Italy: Venice calzone or meatball sandwich

Qdoba: Vegetarian burrito with guacamole

Chipotle: Vegetarian burrito with guacamole

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: Beef with broccoli

or orange chicken

Red Umbrella: Roast beef sandwich on rye

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Christian, Classic Rock, Country

Cultural events: Theatre

Movies:

Free time activities: Game night with friends, movies, going to tea with the girls, pedicures,

reading


Flowers: lilies, snapdragons, tulips

Sports teams: Not really into sports

Collections: Books, the occasional teapot

Favorite Stores: * Kohl’s

* Barnes and Noble

* Coldwater Creek

Classroom wish list items: Reading games



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Name: Seltzer, Melissa Position: Receptionist

From: * Birthday:


Name: Smith, Nikki Position: School Psychologist

From: Colorado * Birthday: Feb. 9


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Pumpkin Spice Latte and Carmel Macchiato

Snacks: Rolos, Snickers...chocolate

Restaurant(s): Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings, Qdoba


Panera’s: Bacon Turkey Bravo and Broccoli Cheese soup

Wendy’s: Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger and Spicy Chicken wrap

Chick Fil A: Caesar Wrap Subway: BMT with mayo and mustard

Little Italy: pizza

Good Times: #1

Qdoba: three cheese nachos with black beans, cheese, tomato, salsa, and sour cream

Chipotle: Chicken Burrito w/black beans, rice, cheese, sour cream and tomato salsa

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: sesame chicken

Red Umbrella: turkey and cheese sandwich

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Country and modern rock (Alice 105.9)

Cultural events: Theatre

Movies:

Free time activities: Hiking, Camping, going out with friends


Flowers: tulips

Sports teams: Denver Broncos and the Colorado Mammoth

Fragrance: JLO Glow

Collection: Candles

Favorite Stores: * Maurice’s

* Borders

* Express

* Bath and Body Works

* Barnes and Noble

* Tattered Cover

Classroom wish list items: dry erase markers, fine/small felt tip pens (grading pens)


Name: Smith, Ron Position: Academic Director, Elementary Discipline

From: Detroit * Birthday: Apr. 9



Snacks: Any type of fruit

Restaurant(s): Mexican


Wendy’s: Burgers

Chick fil A: Chicken Nuggets

Subway: All items

Little Italy: The Don Pizza

Good Times: Burgers

Qdoba: Beef burrito

Chipotle: Beef burrito

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Classic Rock

Cultural events: None

Movies: Civil War or World War II

Free time activities: Work out and be with my dogs


Sports teams: Every team but the Minnesota Vikings

Fragrance: Zurh

Favorite Stores: * Sports Authority

* Dillard’s

* All book stores

* Barnes and Noble

* Coldwater Creek




Name: Stanley, Cassandra Position: Intervention Specialist

From: Colorado * Birthday: Oct. 21

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Peanuts, chocolate

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Iced tea-unsweetened, not flavored

Snacks: fruits, sugar cookies, popcorn, cheese

Restaurant(s): Chili's, Applebees, Red Lobster


Panera’s: Asian Salad

Wendy’s: Cheeseburger, no mayo

Chick Fil A: Chicken strips, fruit bowl

Subway: chicken breast sandwich

Little Italy: pizza

Good Times: Guacamole Bacon Burger

Qdoba: chicken burrito, black beans, green chili, sour cream, cheese

Chipotle: chicken burrito, black beans, green chili, sour cream, cheese

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Christian, Jazz/Blues, Country, Gospel, older rock (not very picky),.

Cultural events: theater, symphony

Movies:

Free time activities: read, garden, run

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas, Fourth of July

Flowers: Love them all

Sports teams: Broncos, Rockies

Collections: Spoons

Favorite Stores: * JC Penney's

* Barnes and Nobles

* Maurice’s

Classroom wish list items: Multiple copies of leveled books


Name: Telez, Ree Kae Position: Instructional Assistant

From: Colorado * Birthday: Mar. 31

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? none

Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: white peppermint mocha frap.

Snacks: gummy watermelons, hot tamales

Restaurant(s): Chipotle, Qdoba


Panera’s:

Wendy’s:

Chick Fil A:

Subway:

Little Italy:

Good Times:

Qdoba:

Chipotle:


Cultural events:

Movies: home



Flowers: yellow rose

Sports teams: Rockies, Nuggets

Fragrance: Amazing Grace by Philosophy

Favorite Stores: * Nordstrom’s

* The Rack



Name: Wherry, Brian Position: IT Director

From: Englewood, CO * Birthday: June 21


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Iced Tea...any flavor

Snacks: Peanut M and M's and Reese’s Butter cups...donuts

Restaurant(s): Most Mexican restaurants like Hacienda Colorado, Los Dos Patrillos


Paneras: PBJ with Broccoli Soup

Wendy’s: Double Burger-plain with Large Fry

Chick fil A: Chicken Sandwich, Waffle Fries, Iced Tea

Subway: BLT

Little Italy: Sausage Pizza

Good Times: Double burger plain

Qdoba: Nachos-3 cheese with Steak

Chipotle: : 3 Tacos...chicken

Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi): Kung Pao Chicken


Music: Michael Buble, For Him, Contemporary Christian music, 80's

Cultural events: Concerts

Movies: Civil War or World War II

Free time activities: Golf, Play Basketball, relax with friends and family, eating out

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas and Easter

Sports teams: Rockies, Broncos, Yankees

Collections: Hats...ball caps

Favorite Stores: * Microcenter

* Best Buy

* Home Depot

* Costco

* Nordstrom’s

* Barnes and Noble




Name: Wherry, Joanie Position: Registration Assistant

From: Colorado * Birthday: Apr. 17


Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Skinny Vanilla Latte

Snacks: Reese's, Twix, pretzels, any chocolate

Restaurant(s): Anything Mexican


Paneras: Broccoli cheddar soup

Chick fil A: Chicken salad sandwich

Little Italy: meatball sandwich, pizza


Chipotle: veggie bowl, black beans, medium corn salsa, sour cream

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra

Cultural events:

Movies:

Free time activities: read, walk, swim, and be with my family, travel


Flowers: Gerber Daisies

Sports teams: Rockies and Yankees


Favorite Stores: * Any place with a sale

* The Tack

* Barnes & Noble


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