This document summarizes the memories and farewell messages from Roberto and Maria's time teaching at Hollingsworth Elementary School. Teachers and students express how Roberto and Maria made a positive impact and will be missed. They are described as inspiring, fun, and caring educators who brought joy and learning to the classroom. Wishes are shared that Roberto and Maria find success as they return to Spain to be closer to family and friends.

1. Memories From Hollingsworth Farewell Roberto and Maria

2. The Great Teacher The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. William Arthur Ward

3. InspirationalQuotes A teacher affects eternity; no one can tell where his influence stops. Henry Adams Nothing you ever do for children is ever wasted Garrison Keillor A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove but the world may be different because I was important in the life a CHILD. Teachers get the best from their students when….they give the best of themselves.

4. Hi Roberto and Maria, Welcome to memories of Hollingsworth Elementary School. Hollingsworth and all the students will remember all the great things you did with us this year. Marina, Jackie and Lizzette

5. Fifth Grade Mr. Robinson’s Class Ms. Howard’s Class Mr. Granger’s Class Ms. Ichim’s Class

6. Fourth Grade Classes Mr. Grittner Ms. Stanley-Larsen Ms. Heekin Ms. Berger

7. Third Grade Classes Mr. Peluso Ms. Larsen

8. Third Grade continues……………. Ms. Duby Ms. Bonilla

9. Second Grade Classes Mr. Herrera Ms. Heinmann Ms. Warren Mr. Castillo

10. Second Grade Marches on…………….. Mr. Sundberg Ms. Fenton Ms. Long

11. Our Little People ( 1st Grade) Mr. Olin Ms. Cahoon Ms. Silva Ms. Adams

12. More Little People Ms. Prue Ms. Kanet

13. World of Kinder

14. Kinder at Work and Play

15. Activities at Hollingsworth Jugglers Jumpers

16. Spiderweb

17. You’re going down! What are they doing? Kids Have All The Fun!!!!

18. Roberto's and Maria's Pool Party June 28, 2008

22. Letters from Students and Colleagues

26. It’s sad to see both of you go, but if your heart and dreams are elsewhere then may you please do what you think is best. You will be missed, but we will not forget our amigos de Espana. Joe Jurcak Sr. and Family

27. Roberto “Thank you” for a Wonderful, Wild year. You have made this year fun and worth while. I hope you and Maria find all your dreams. You are an awesome teacher. I will miss you. Gloria

28. Queridos Amigos: Despues de haber compartido con ustedes este ano que esta finalizando, sentimos una enorme nostalgia de saber que los dias de su partida se esta acercando. Pero no queremos que se vayan sin antes decirles lo importante, interesante y significativo que fue para nosotros compartir una y muchas experiencias con ustedes. Prevaleciendo siempre la sencillez y calidez que siempre los acompana y que deja una huella muy grande e imborrable en nuestras vidas. Sus viajes en su “fogoneta” parecen ofiseas increibles que nos entrretienen mucho. Son viajeros osados y intrepidos quienes realizan viajes larguisimos como si fueran paseos al supermercado; en vez de mercado, vienen cargados de anecdotas para compartir con nosotros. Nos llenan de experiencias y vivencias que nosotros numca nos hemos atrevido a emprender. Son viajeros audaces quienes no piensan dos veces en dormir en su fogoneta en las calles urbanas de Venice Beach, o de viajar dias enteros sin cesar para alcanzar un punto distante.

29. Roberto: Siempre sonriente y positivo y con ganas de cooperar con todo el mundo. Tiene un toque casi magico con los alumnos de todas las edades. Es muy creativo y les ha ensenado muchos juegos que no conocemos aqui en los Estados Unidos. Cada vez que entrego mis alumnos a su salon me saluda y dice alguna bromita, una frase agradable que me hace sonreir. Tiene un sentido de humor ustil y sabroso. Los nonos lorespetan y terminan queriendolo porque les ensena muchos juegos muy divertidosy les trata bien. Maria-Eugenia: Siempre nos saluda con unas palabras amables y carinosas. Tiene una frase de carino y una muestra de afecto que siempre sobran en su corazon. Muchas veces nos sentimos un poco estresados y de repente ella nos toca el brazo o el hombro y asi sentimos un alivio, queriendonos decirque todo estaba bien y tenemos su apoyo. Siempre caraterizada por ser una persona carismatica y resaltando lo bueno de todos y cada uno de nosotros. Siempre es un gunsto encontrarla en el pasillo o en el comedor porque nos hace sentir contentos y optimistas porque adi es ella y transmite esa vibracion tan hjermosa. Queremos expresarles que esto no sea un “adios” sino un simple hasta luego. Siempre estaran entre nosotros y estamos seguros de que pronto nos Volveremos a ver. Mucha suerte, esperamos que con su regreso a Espana ustedes pueden complir todos sus suenos. Los queremos mucho. Cliff, Mayra, Octavio

30. “Desde el primer dia que entre aqui Roberto siempre me saludaba: “Hola Jefe.” Eugenia y Roberto me saludaban aun cuando no los conocia formalmente, y sabian que hablaba espanol me empezaba a decir: “Que tal, Jefe?” me hacian sentir bienvenido cuando casi nadie me saludaba. Ellos fueron los primeros que me saludaban amistosamente. Octavio

31. Roberto, This is the hardest letter I have ever written. You two are so special to me. I wish you were staying. I know your lives are in Spain with your friends and family, but never ever forget you have a family in Las Vegas, Nevada too. I knew this year was going to be quite different. You actually took your time to explain procedures and rules to me for the classes. First time I didn’t have to figure them out on my own! You were clear And precise with directions which eased my transition into a new school. I like the fact that you referred to me as a teacher and treated me as an equal. You also supported me when I had to discipline or make a decision involving a student. One of the best surprises was when I found a birthday gift on my desk, proving this year will be different. I can’t believe this year is over. It flew by. I really enjoyed working with you. I don’t know when our working relationship became a friendship. Maybe it was when I saw you tickling the kids or horsing around with them. Perhaps all the times you helped me with all my electronic and computer needs. It could be the extra time you spent teaching the kids and myself to juggle. I think the kids were easier then I was. It might be our heart to heart conversations on two forbidden topics religion and politics. I loved it. It was very enlightening. Thanks to you now I can make a hangmen’s noose. Thank you for a great year. I will miss you! Your Friend Always, Shanett A.K.A Ms. L

32. WE WILL MISS YOU!!!!!!!!