Santa Claus Says Thank You to Our School Custodians!

Dear Juan, Adan, Jesus and Cary,

You do not often receive recognition for the vast amount of good deeds you do on campus. On behalf of everyone at Pres, I’d like to thank you – the people who clean the bathrooms, sweep the floors, maintain the school grounds and help students with car-troubles that these not-so-experienced teenage drivers sometimes face.

And so, with gracious hearts filled with gratitude, we could say “Thank you” a million times, but this still wouldn’t be enough. I certainly won’t have to double-check your names on the Nice List this year because you’ve been so good to everyone at Pres. Merry Christmas!

Here are just a few of the reasons you four are on the Nice List this year:

“They are your heroes when you need someone to open your locker before your next class because you stupidly jammed so much junk in it.” – senior Ivy Nguyen.

“As a freshman I couldn’t open my locker during break. Although there was a good five minutes before the bell rang I was almost hysterical. All of a sudden, Juan came to the rescue! He used some kind of magic to open it in three seconds flat. Thanks, Juan.” – sophomore Natasha Azevedo.

“I am in Crazy for You right now and often in the past months, I’ve had late rehearsals and forgotten homework or something in my locker after the buildings are closed. One of the custodians always opens the building and waits for me to get my stuff.” – sophomore Grace Farley.

“The custodians cleaned glass out of my car when someone broke my window at school. I was very thankful and it was very nice of them.” – senior Morgan Hus.

“A few months ago, I locked my keys in my car. They got out their slimjim and kept trying to get in so I didn’t have to call my insurance company. They helped me for about twenty minutes even though I’m sure they had other work to do.” – senior Colleen Benson.

“I remember how they helped me out on my first day as a TA and they helped me take out the recycling when I was too short to reach the top of the dumpster.” – sophomore Jasmine Mamon.

“They are seriously my best friends. They help me with my Spanish. I have played soccer with them and their families when we stay late at school. They have helped me find numerous itmes I’ve lost. They know my family and say hello every morning. They are really nice people and I’m glad I have gotten to know them. They do a lot and are always around to help!” – junior Alyssa Perez.

“Juan, Jose and Adan are the most helpful people at Pres. They are always willing to help anyone, at any time, never mind if it is a silly request, or if they just finished doing some huge set-up or tear down; and they do it with a great sense of humor.” – Mrs. Lemon.

You’ve done a great job this year!

Love, Santa Claus