<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div><div><b>“Thank You, Mrs. Newby”</b> by Kristen Ottesen</div><div><br></div><div>A happy smile, contagious to all,</div><div>With a heart of gold that never falls.</div><div>As my role model, you set the bar high,</div><div>But you've taught me all I can do is try.</div><div>As my friend, you support me,</div><div>Helping me achieve goals I never imagined I could reach.</div><div>As my teacher, you motivate me</div><div>To become the best I can possibly be.</div><div>You're always there to help others,</div><div>Putting yourself second and acting like a mother.</div><div>You're a very admired teacher</div><div>Who's caring, kind, and smart.</div><div>Whether I like it or not,</div><div>You're always here for me</div><div>And with my best intentions in your heart.</div><div>I always know you'll have my back.</div><div>The way you love to help others learn</div><div>Is something for which I will always yearn,</div><div>And one day when I'm a teacher too,</div><div>I will strive to be just like you. </div></div><div><br></div>———————————————<br><br><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)</span></div><div><a href="http://www.moscowcares.com/" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">http://www.MoscowCares.com</font></a></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tom Hansen</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Moscow, Idaho</span></div></div><div><br></div></div></body></html>