I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to the Mother’s Day Brunch Planning Team for helping to make this event be the success it was.

Ms. Nedra Berkeley, Decorator: Ms. Isabel Bravo, Poetry Contest Judge: Ms. Linda Colon, Poetry Contest Judge: Ms. Yvette Eshiba,  Hispanic Parent Liason: Ms. Jessica Espinoza, Ms. Viviana Franco, Poetry Contest Judge: Ms. Jill Lupescu, Ms. Shalonda Morgan, Ms. Latrice Samuel, Ms. Sanaa Vhora, D.J. & Photographer: David Pearson, and Caterer: Q’s Chop Shop.

Also, a special thanks to the Principal, Mr. Todd Whitaker for his support and cooperation, along with Dr. Mason Newell for donating the Poetry Contest prizes and to the parents, students, and vendors who participated in this event, along with all program participants.

Words cannot adequately express my gratitude for the part you played in helping our first Mother’s Day Brunch be the success it was.

Special kudos to Thornton Township 205 Board of Education, Dr. Nathaniel Cunningham Jr., Superintendent, Dr. Jerry Doss, Associate Superintendent, and Dr. Albert J. Holmes, Jr., Title I Director, for their support.

Sincerely,
Ms. Roxie Thomas, Mother’s Day Brunch Coordinator