PARTNER IN EDUCATION Thank you notes from principals and teachers __________________________________ From: Baird, Jim <jbaird@conejo.k12.ca.us> On behalf of the entire instructional staff here at Glenwood Elementary, I would like to thank the Dole Food Company for their wonderful donation. It is extremely important that the business and educational communities work together to help our children. They truly are our future. Thank you again for all that you do! James Baird Principal, Glenwood Elementary, Thousand Oaks __________________________________ From: Rosie Alvarez <roalvare@monterey.k12.ca.us> Dear Household Finance Corporation, I would like to take this time to thank you for your recent donation of the books on dyslexia. My teaching staff has very little training or knowledge of dyslexia. This is truly a gift for them. Please let it be known that you are impacting students lives by your donation. God Bless You, Rosie Alvarez, Principal, Roosevelt School, Salinas ________________________________ From: "Catherine A. Cranson" <cathy.cranson@alisal.org> Dear Tanimura & Antle, Our school's focus is literacy, and it was wonderful to have your company provide our staff members with the book "The Human Side of Dyslexia". Many of them have already begun reading it. It's important to have the support of our community in continuing education of all our members. Once again, thank you. Cathy Cranson Principal Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary SchoolFrom: Carl Pearson, Principal, Soquel Elementary School _______________________________ To: Charles Schwab, Soquel-Capitola Branch Dear Sirs, Thank you for the kind donation of "The Human Side of Dyslexia" for the teachers at Soquel Elementary, Santa Cruz. The books have been distributed to all our teachers. Our Resource Specialist will also be distributing them to parents who would benefit from reading this book. We appreciate your generous donation. Very truly yours, Carl Pearson ________________________________ From: Laura Caudwell Principal, Del Rey Woods Elementary School, Monterey To: Pebble Beach Company This was a very kind and unexpected donation. Thank you for your support for our programs. We will all find the books interesting and useful. ________________________________ From: David Becker <davidbecker@conejo.k12.ca.us> To: Dole Food Company Sirs - Thank you for the distribution of The Human Side of Dyslexia. We just received and I've had a chance to read a few of the interviews. Not only is it interesting reading, but I believe it will help my staff with their understanding of the unseen difficulties some children encounter. Dole Foods also sponsored the special assembly "5 a Day" to remind students of the importance of good nutrition through good eating habits - the live theater presentation was excellent. A big Park Oaks' THANK YOU to Dole for their support of education. David Becker Principal, Park Oaks Elementary, Thousand Oaks ________________________________ From: Karl Pallastrini, Principal, Carmel High School, Carmel To: The Nunes Company Dear Friends, I want to express my sincere gratitude on behalf of the educational program of Carmel High School for your organization's generous gift of copies of the book on dyslexia for each of our teachers. They will be a valuable resource for our faculty and will be put to good use. We in public education appreciate the support and enthusiasm of private organizations within the community such as your. Together, we can truly build the community, starting with the education of our youth. ________________________________ From: Larry Newman, Principal, Lincoln School, Salinas To: Household Thank you for the books: The Human Side of Dyslexia. I so much appreciate receiving them. This is an area that needs more understanding, especially by those who work daily with children Thank you again. ________________________________ From: "Susan Salvoski" <ssalvoski@conejo.k12.ca.us> To: Dole Food Company Thank you for donating The Human Side of Dyslexia books to our school. I know several adults who struggle with this problem. By reading this book not only will I be able to help them, but also the students in my class who may have it. I appreciate the fact you thought of Los Cerritos Middle School when you donated them! Susan Salvoski Teacher, Los Cerritos Middle School, Thousand Oaks _______________________________ From Chris Carr, Aspen Elementary School, Thousand Oaks On behalf of the principal and teachers at Aspen Elementary School, I thank you for your recent donation of 21 copies of The Human Side of Dyslexia. Many of the teachers were very excited to receive a useful tool for better understanding of a condition they deal with on a daily basis. Thank you, Dole Foods, for your recent forays into enhancing public education. We do appreciate your interest! _______________________________

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