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Teacher: Grade: Where are you from? Birthday:

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Snacks: Restaurants:

Lunch Bunch options: (List the menu items you might like for lunch from any or all of the following restaurants) Panera’s: Wendy’s: Chick-fil-A: Subway: Little Italy: Good Times: Qdoba: Chipotle: Castle (an Asian Bistro & Sushi): Red Umbrella: Other:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Cultural events: Fragrance: Movies: Free time activities:

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Flowers: Sports teams: Collections: Fragrance: Color:

Favorite Stores: (List your favorite stores to shop including book stores) * *

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* Classroom wish list items: Teacher: Carpenter, Brittany * Grade: Kindergarten (half day) From: Denver, Colorado * Birthday: July 11

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Green Tea lemonade, skinny vanilla latte, Chai Tea Latte, Passion Tea lemonade, Sprite, Fresca Snacks: Dove Milk chocolate, popcorn, White chocolate, hummus and pita chips, fruit (MANGO!!!), beef jerky (original) Restaurants: Los Dos Patrillos, White Chocolate Grill, Chilis, Sweet Tomatoes, Fox and the Hound, Champs, CB & pots, Famous Daves BBQ

Lunch Bunch options: Panera's: Turkey artichoke sandwich and broccoli cheese soup Wendy's: Chicken Nuggets, fries, Junior bacon cheeseburger with no lettuce tomato or onion Chick-fil-A: Chicken strips, fries, ranch and honey mustard Subway: Subway club on Italian herb and cheese or flatbread, toasted, pepper jack cheese, green peppers, black olives, banana peppers, oil and vinegar, salt and pepper Little Italy: calzone with pepperoni, Italian sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, black olives, marinara and ranch Good Times: chicken strips and fries with ranch Qdoba: pick two: Mexican gumbo with rice, black beans, steak, salsa Verde, sour cream, cheese and Steak quesadilla with no pico, but add black beans, salsa Verde on the side. Or naked steak fajita burrito, rice, black beans, salsa Verde, sours cream, cheese and guac. Chipotle: steak fajita bowl, rice, black beans, salsa Verde, sour cream, cheese and guac.

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Country, Luke Bryan and Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, All kinds of rock: The Rocket Summer, O.A.R., Jack Johnson Cultural events: Concerts, rodeos, football games! (BRONCOS!!!) Movies: Romantic comedy, Love going to the movie Theatre! Disney movies J Free time activities: Concerts, attending football games, local festivals, movie theatre, going to the mountains, traveling (especially to Florida!), fishing, camping, riding motorcycles

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: 4th of July and Christmas Flowers: Daisy Sports teams: Broncos!!!! Fragrance: Country Chic from bath and body works, tropical fruit (mango, pomegranate, etc.)

Favorite Stores:

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*Sports Authority * Best Buy * Target * Pet Smart * Bed Bath and Beyond * Ross * TJ MAXX * Kohl’s

Classroom wish list items: Leveled text, and more curriculum related books Teacher: Murch, Wendy * Grade: Kindergarten From: Colorado * Birthday: Oct. 17

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Caramel Macchiato or Coke Snacks: Pistachios, Fruit Restaurants: Anything Mexican or Italian

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: roast beef sandwich, baked potato soup Wendy’s: cheese burger and fries Chick-fil-A: chicken sandwich and fries Subway: BMT sub Little Italy: pepperoni pizza Good Times: cheeseburger, fries Qdoba: naked burrito -bowl with chicken and black beans Chipotle: bowl with chicken and black beans Castle (an Asian Bistro & Sushi): kung pao chicken McDonalds: quarter pounder with cheese meal Mimi's Café: 3 way grilled cheese-my favorite indulgence

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Classical to hip hop Cultural events: dance, play, concerts Fragrance: None Movies: I love going to the movies Free time activities: Read, rollerblade, go to tap and hip hop dance class Collections: Funky necklaces

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Roses, any Sports teams: my daughter's soccer team, Broncos, Rockies and Rapids

Favorite Stores: * Outdoor markets like Paris Street Market * Ann Taylor Loft * Gap * Banana Republic * Anthropologies * Borders * Barnes and Noble

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Classroom wish list items: New student size white boards

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Teacher: West, Christine * Grade: Kindergarten From: Dallas, Texas * Birthday: Dec. 17

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Diet Pepsi or coke zero, iced tea with lemon Snacks: Smart food popcorn, hummus and pita chips or pretzels, chocolate covered pretzels, cheese and crackers, cashews and almonds, m&m cookies, Cheetos Restaurants: I’m not picky. Mexican and Sushi are my favorites, but I love food!

Lunch Bunch options: Panera's: Napa Almond Chkn Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad, Mac and Cheese, Broccoli cheddar soup Wendy's: Apple Pecan Chicken Salad, baked potato, chocolate frosty Chick-fil-A: grilled chicken salad with blue cheese or ranch, #1 Subway: Crispy chkn on wheat with marinara, provolone and parmesan Little Italy: Pepperoni pizza Good Times: Kids cheeseburger meal Qdoba: Grilled chkn or steak quesadilla Chipotle: carnitas flour tacos- no rice, pinto beans, corn salsa, cheese and sour cream Castle (an Asian Bistro & Sushi): Cashew chicken, beef with broccoli, miso soup Red Umbrella: Chicken enchiladas or Portabella Mushroom sandwich

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Country, Jazz, Classical Cultural events: Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Dazzle Jazz Club, Art Museum, Natural History Museum Fragrance: I love pumpkin spice in the fall and lavender in the spring Movies: I don’t have a lot of time to watch movies but my husband and I enjoy going whenever we can Free time activities: Hiking and being outdoors with my dogs and husband, scrapbooking! working on my new house!

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Roses, delphiniums I love all flowers with bright colors Sports teams: Dallas Cowboys and Mavericks Collections: wine Fragrance: Pumpkin Spice, Lavender, Vanilla

Favorite Stores: *Michaels *Home Depot *Target *Barnes and Noble * REI

Classroom wish list items: Books! – For the kids or for read aloud. I would also love a set of Big Books (stories like the Mrs. Wishy Washy Set that are appropriate for elementary)Puzzles Book Stand Book Shelf from Lakeshore (or something similar) Item # DG319Games for indoor recess All Purpose Easel from Lakeshore (or something similar) Item # LM520

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Teacher: Youssef, Rachel * Grade: Kindergarten From: * Birthday

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? none Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: LOVE Fountain Diet Coke! Not a huge fan of cans, but fountain! LOVE IT! Also like Mocha Frappuccino’s Snacks: Restaurants: I love to try new places

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Wendy’s: Chick-fil-A: Subway: Little Italy: Good Times: Qdoba: Chipotle: Castle (an Asian Bistro & Sushi): Red Umbrella: Other:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Country Music, LOVE BRAD PAISLEY and Taylor Swift Cultural events: Fragrance: Movies: Free time activities:

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: love them all! Sports teams: Collections: Fragrance:

Favorite Shops: * Target * Home goods * TJ Maxx * Forever 21 * Nordstrom Rack * Petsmart

Classroom wish list items:

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Teacher: Camp, Nicole * Grade: 1 From: * Birthday:

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: nonfat mocha or nonfat chai tea Snacks: anything Restaurants: Olive Garden, Cheesecake Factory, Chilis, Panera, Noodles & Company, anything really.

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Broccoli and Cheddar Soup Wendy’s: Chicken Salas with Ranch Chick-fil-A: Chicken Nuggets with Fries and Polynesian sauce Subway: 6” Ham and American cheese Good Times: Cheeseburger and fries Qdoba: Chicken tacos or nachos with queso sauce Chipotle: Chicken tacos, white rice, no beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and no salsa

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Country or Pop Cultural events: Festivals i.e. Italian Festival, Taste of Colorado, etc. Movies: Romance or comedies Free time activities: shopping, working out

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Lilies, Roses Sports teams: LOVE the Rockies and Broncos too!!! Collections: none Fragrance: Romance by Ralph Lauren, anything Victoria’s Secret

Favorite Stores: * * *

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Teacher: O’Brien, Corie * Grade: 1 From: * Birthday:

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Hot caramel macchiato, coffee light Frappuccino, iced caramel macchiato, black tea lemonade with 2 pumps sweetener Snacks: chocolate, cheese, crackers, licorice, nuts Restaurants: Red Robin, Qdoba, Chipotle, Noodles & company,

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: broccoli cheese soup, Asian chicken salad Wendy’s: salad, baked potato, jr. bacon cheeseburger, tea Chick-fil-A: grilled chicken sandwich, fries, tea (1/2 sweet, ½ regular) Subway: turkey sandwich on Italian, olives, green peppers, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, vinegar and oil Little Italy: salad or pizza with anything on it  Good Times: jr. burger, tea Qdoba: chicken bowl, lettuce, corn salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, rice, NO BEANS Chipotle: chicken or steak bowl, lettuce, corn salsa, sour cream, cheese, rice, NO BEANS

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Cultural events: Fragrance: Movies: Free time activities:

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Flowers: Gerber Daisies, Any Daises, flowers to plant in my garden Sports teams: CSU rams Collections: Fragrance:

Favorite Shops: *Gap, Limited * Express * Nordstrom * Old Navy * Athleta *US Toy * Lakeshore learning * Barnes & Noble

Classroom wish list items:

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Teacher: Templin, Molly * Grade: 1 From: Indiana * Birthday Sept 30

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Tea Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Pumpkin Spice Latte Snacks: Swedish Fish, hot tamales, jelly beans, nuts, and yogurt covered raisins, frozen yogurt Restaurants: Panzano’s, Samurai, Brio, White Chocolate Grill, Carmine on Penn

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Chicken apple salad or Cobb salad and tomato soup Wendy’s: Frosty Chick-fil-A: salad Subway: turkey or tuna sub on oat nut bread Little Italy: pizza or antipasto salad Qdoba: chicken salad with the works or naked chicken burrito Chipotle: chicken salad or naked chicken burrito Castle (an Asian Bistro & Sushi): sushi anything Noodles & Company: Med salad, pad Thai, pesto cavatapi Tokyo Joe’s: Teriyaki chicken bowl

Hobbies and Interests: Music: smooth jazz, classical, music from the 70's Cultural events: Music concerts, symphony, theatre Movies: Free time activities: Ski, Swim, Hike, Run and spend time with family

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: 4th of July and Thanksgiving Flowers: Gerbera Daisies and Lilies Fragrance: Ralph Lauren Blue Sports teams: Indiana teams and Ohio State Color: Yellow Collections: Sea shells from Sanibel Island

Favorite Stores: * TJ Maxx * J Crew * Talbots * Marshalls * Nordstrom Rack * Barnes and Noble * Tattered Cover

Classroom wish list items: Always books, books and more books. Sound system.

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Teacher: Chris Todd * Grade: 1 From: Indiana * Birthday: Apr. 30

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Cooked fruit and spinach – I am a Type 1 Diabetic and I eat Gluten free. Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Diet Coke or sugar free drinks – no Diet Pepsi Snacks: Popcorn, Snickers, rice crackers, trail mixes, anything spicy Restaurants: Taqueria Patzcuaro, Pete’s Kitchen, Chili’s, Chipotle, Qdoba, Noodles & Co, Spicy Pickle

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Frontega Chicken Sandwich Chick-fil-A: Southwest Char grilled Salad Subway: Parmesan Oregano bread with tuna, raw spinach, tomatoes, onions, pickles, jalapenos Qdoba: bowl...with chicken, black beans, lettuce, 1/2 mild -1/2 hot salsa, sour cream, cheese Chipotle: bowl...with chicken, black beans, lettuce, 1/2 mild -1/2 hot salsa, sour cream, cheese Castle (an Asian Bistro & Sushi): spicy tuna roll

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Great Northern, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Bon Iver, Raveonettes, Gomez, DandyWarhols, David Gray, Mute Math, Death Cab for Cutie, Bell X1, Carbon Leaf, David Bowie,Matt Kearney, Silversun Pickups, Devotchka, Santana, New Order, Rusted Root, Talk Talk, Matt Nathanson, Guster,Chris Isaak, Howie Day, Lyle Lovett, Radiohead, Portugal. The Man, Broken Bells, Matthew Sweet, Duran Duran,MUSE, Gipsy Kings, Ray LaMontagne, Eurhythmics, B.T.O., AC-DC, James, Kasabian, Joe Cocker, Poe, Travis, Prince, Iron and Wine …just to name a few! Love music!!!!

Cultural events: Concerts and roadside attractions Movies: independent films & smaller theatres like the Esquire, Mayan,hezArtiste, etc...Love the Cinema Grill! Free time activities: Travel, hike, ski, camp, watch movies, concerts; spend time with friends...old and new!

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas and summer break Flowers: Daisies and wildflowers Sports teams: Broncos/Avs/Rockies/ DU Hockey Collections: Antiques...love primitives...and old maps, globes, suitcases, and vintage sports paraphernalia

Favorite Stores: * REI * Decade * North Face * Bookies * Barnes & Noble’s * Craig’s list

Classroom wish list items: To have a great year!!!

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Teacher: Branine, Shelley * Grade: 2 From: Colorado - Went to college in Arizona * Birthday: Jan 31

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? I'm allergic to almost everything. It's easier to mention what I can eat. I CAN have plain milk chocolate, Ben and Jerry's cookie dough ice cream, homemade chocolate chip cookies, Diet Dr. Pepper Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Starbucks iced coffee with cream and sugar in the raw or Starbucks vanilla steamers Snacks: milk chocolate or milk chocolate chips, Starbucks, Ben and Jerry's cookie dough ice cream, Kit Kats, Score Bars, Extra gum (the dark green package), breath mints Restaurant(s): The Melting Pot

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: tuna sandwich on wheat Chick-fil-A: chicken sandwich on whole wheat bun, Diet Dr. Pepper Subway: turkey sandwich on soft bread with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and mustard Little Italy: pizza or antipasto salad Chipotle: vegetarian burrito bowl with Pico, lots of black beans and cheese, sour cream and a little guac.

Hobbies and Interests: Music: classical/musical, the 70's Cultural events: Seeing musicals at the DCPA or Arvada Center, theatre Movies: Free time activities: Read Beth Moore books, scrapbook, sleep, get massages & pedicures, write articles

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Thanksgiving Flowers: Daisies (any color) or yellow roses Sports teams: Arizona Cardinals

Favorite Stores: * Kohl’s * Old Navy * Yankee Candles * Pier 1 * Amazon

Classroom wish list items: baby/antibacterial wipes, candy, stickers, Oriental Trading gift card, picture books not noted any preference for

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Teacher: Lusk, Hollie * Grade: 2 From: Swink-farm town USA * Birthday: July 5

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Bing! Energy drink, caramel light frap, or apple cider Snacks: popcorn, fruit, nuts Restaurant(s): Rio, Wahoos, Jimmy Johns, PF Changs, Italian, Chipotle

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: pick 2-half sand, soup, or salad-chicken noodle Asian chicken salad, ham & Swiss sand. Wendy’s: spicy chicken sandwich with side salad w/ ranch, & diet coke Chick-fil-A: Chicken nuggets, honey, & side salad with ranch & diet coke Subway: Turkey & provolone on wheat with light may &, bell peppers & diet coke Little Italy: any sandwich with no veggies on it & diet coke Good Times: cheeseburger & fries & diet coke Qdoba: Poblano Pesto burrito-rice, chicken, med green salsa, cheese & diet coke Chipotle: Chipotle: Chicken bowl-rice, chicken, corn & green salsa, cheese & diet coke Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi): Mongolian beef w/ broccoli, white rice, wonton soup & diet coke Red Umbrellas: Chef Salad with ranch & diet coke Jimmy Johns: roast beef with provolone, light mayo, & pickle on side & diet coke Red Robin: Chef Salad (with romaine or iceberg lettuce) with ranch & diet coke

Hobbies and Interests: Music: just about anything Cultural events: concerts, theatre & movies Movies: Free time activities: scrapbooking things, cooking items - love to cook, go out with friends, movies, working on my house

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: daisy, tulip Sports teams: Colorado State-GO RAMS Fragrance: citrus & clean scents

Favorite Stores: * TJ Maxx * Target * Gap * The Limited * Home Depot * Amazon * Barnes & Nobles

Classroom wish list items: colored sharpies, picture books for science & SS, Core Virtue picture books

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Teacher: Mazzoni, Julie * Grade: 2 From: Virginia * Birthday: Mar. 30

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: None. Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Coffee. Cold: Mocha Frappuccino--Warm: White Chocolate Mocha. I also like flavored water. Snacks: fruit, edam me, starburst. Restaurants: Elephant Bar, Red Lobster

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Strawberry Poppy seed Chicken Salad or Greek Salad Wendy's: Chili or Monterey Chicken Sandwich Chick-fil-A: Char grilled and Fruit Salad Subway: veggie sub on flat bread w/ red wine vinegar and salt and pepper. Everything on it except jalapenos. Little Italy: Sicilian Salad Qdoba: barbacoa fajita burrito w/mild salsa, lettuce, cheese and sour cream Chipotle: barbacoa fajita burrito w/mild salsa, lettuce, cheese and sour cream Castle (an Asian Bistro & Sushi): sweet and sour chicken Red Umbrella: Vodka Pasta with turkey sausage.

Hobbies and Interests: Music: country Cultural events: concerts, wine tastings Fragrance: I love a good candle Movies: Hollywood Theater. Comedies. Free time activities: Reading magazines; Real Simple, US Weekly, and People. Going anyplace that I can go with my family.

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: sunflower Sports teams: Redskins (I like the Broncos when they’re not playing the Redskins) Collections: candles Fragrance: moonlight path

Favorite Stores: *Lakeshore Learning *Maurice’s *Target *Bed Bath and Beyond *Barnes and Noble

Classroom wish list: A world map Puppets Felt board Kid size papas an chair

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Teacher: Weiss, Julie * Grade: 2 From: Chicago * Birthday: Oct. 4

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? I don’t like coffee Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Bing Nonfat Chai from Starbucks – No Coffee Snacks: Swedish fish, York peppermint patties Restaurant(s): Red Robin, any

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Fuji Apple Chicken Salad, Turkey sandwich, veggie soup Subway: club sandwich with mustard, lettuce, and cucumbers Little Italy: salad Qdoba: Naked chicken burrito, pinto beans, light cheese, mild salsa, corn salsa Chipotle: Naked chicken burrito, pinto beans, light cheese, mild salsa, corn salsa Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi): Stemmed chicken and veggies with garlic sauce Red Umbrellas: Turkey avocado sandwich

Hobbies and Interests: Music: classic rock Cultural events: plays Movies: AMC Free time activities: hike, bike, swim, read, photography Collections: Children's books

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: not so good with plants Sports teams: Cubs, Avs

Favorite Stores: * Bookies or any book store * REI * Gap * Amazon

Classroom wish list items: Book or Michael gift cards

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Teacher: Baker, Kelly * Grade: 3 From: Littleton, CO * Birthday: Jan 24

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Sweet Potatoes – dislike olives Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Starbucks: Soy, no water, chai or any kind of tea. Snacks: fruit, almonds, pretzels, goldfish, cheese and crackers, chips and salsa, gummy candy (Swedish fish, gummy bears, red vines) Restaurant(s): The Rio, White Chocolate Grill, La Sandia, Lime, Maggiano’s

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Broccoli Cheddar or Baked Potato Soup, Greek Salad (with NO olives) or a Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich Wendy’s: Nuggets, fries or a salad Chick-fil-A: Nuggets, fries or a salad Subway: Spicy Italian Sub (with provolone cheese, lettuce, cucumber, green peppers, banana peppers, oil/vinegar) Little Italy: Spaghetti or any Pizza with veggies or a Hawaiian Pizza Qdoba: Regular burrito or a naked burrito: with rice, black beans, medium salsa, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. Queso if always nice too! Cheese and Salsa Quesadilla Chipotle: : Regular burrito or a naked burrito: with rice, black beans, medium salsa, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. Noodles & Company: Rosa (with Feta), Pesto Cavatappi, Whole Grain Tuscan Linguine, Wisconsin Mac and Cheese. Salad: Med Salad (no Olives) Mad Greens: Dionysos (medium dressing and NO olives) or Mark Twain

Hobbies and Interests: Music: love all music, but not much country Cultural events: Plays: Theater, Operas, Movies: enjoy going to the movies as well as watching movies in my pj's Free time activities: Read, play tennis, workout, travel, hangout with friends and family, eating good food, watching movies, going to sporting events, making crafts, painting, hiking, going to the spa.

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Large White Lilies, roses, Gerber daisies Sports teams: Broncos and all CO teams and Mizzou Fragrance: Blush by Marc Jacobs Color: Pink and Green Collections: gift cards or cash (ha, ha)

Favorite Stores: * Park Meadows * Nordstrom * Anthropologies * Crate and Barrel * All Book Stores * J Crew * Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn * Barnes & Nobles

Classroom wish list items: Electric pencil sharpener, Kleenex (run low in Dec/Jan)

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Teacher: Chelak, Dana * Grade: 3 From: Scranton, Pennsylvania * Birthday: Aug. 4

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Iced Tea or hot chocolate (no coffee) Snacks: chocolate, pretzels, crackers Restaurant(s): Ethnic-Thai, Mediterranean, Indian, Middle Eastern

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Chicken Panini or Salad Wendy’s: Chicken Sandwich or salad Chick-fil-A: Grilled Chicken Sandwich Subway: Turkey Sub Little Italy: Pizza Qdoba: Mango/ Taco Salad or Quesadilla Chipotle: Chicken Burrito. Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi): Stir fry Red Umbrella: any sub except roast beef

Hobbies and Interests: Music: most live music Cultural events: live music, art walks, festivals, Theatre Movies: enjoy going to the movies as well as watching movies in my pj's Free time activities: Hike, read, see friends, travel, bake, play tennis, watch movies, eat yummy food, mountain bike

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Thanksgiving Flowers: lilies and tulips Sports teams: Penn State Football

Favorite Stores: * Unique independently owned shops! Support local businesses * Tattered Cover * Gap * Limited

Classroom wish list items: white boards for students

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Teacher: Christy, Jacki * Grade: 3 From: Denver, CO * Birthday: Sept 23 Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: no tea or coffee...... Diet Mountain Dew in a can or Diet Coke (fountain) Snacks: spicy nut mixes Restaurant(s): Chipotle, Chili’s, Santiago's

Lunch Bunch options: Chick-fil-A: 8 piece chicken nugget, coleslaw Subway: Tuna on Italian Bread with mustard, salt/pepper, jalapenos, provolone, lettuce Little Italy: Pizza Qdoba: Chicken tacos with rice/pinto beans, hot salsa, cheese, lettuce Chipotle: Chicken tacos with rice/pinto beans, hot salsa, cheese, lettuce. Santiagos: Carnita burrito deluxe with half hot, half mild green Chile Taco Bell: 2 crunchy beef tacos

Hobbies and Interests: Music: country Cultural events: theater, comedy Movies: enjoy going to the movies as well as watching movies in my pj's Free time activities: sleep, garden, read, and watch TV

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Thanksgiving Flowers: Daisy, Sunflower Sports teams: Avalanche Collections: perennial plants :) or items with daisies or sunflowers on them

Favorite Stores: * Hobby Lobby * Target * Wal-Mart * Kohl's * Penny's * Borders

Classroom wish list items: Globe

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Teacher: McKenzie, Linda * Grade: 3 From: Kansas * Birthday: Aug. 30

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? I eat Gluten free Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Vanilla Latte Snacks: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Restaurants: Qdoba

Lunch Bunch options: Chick-fil-A: Charbroiled Chicken Filet (no bun)and Fries Little Italy: Gluten Free Cheese Pizza Qdoba: 3 cheese nachos, pinto beans, chicken, mild salsa, cheese Chipotle: Chicken Burrito Bowl, pinto beans, mild salsa, cheese, sour cream Red Umbrella: Any salad with no croutons, ranch dressing Pei Wei: Gluten Free Pei Wei Spicy Five Guys Burgers: Burger with no bun and fries Jimmy Johns: Beach club wrapped in lettuce instead of bread

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Country Cultural events: Theater Movies: Free time activities: Run, Read, watch TV

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Tulips, Daisies Sports teams: none Fragrance: Flower Scents Color: Pink Collections: Cash and gift cards

Favorite Stores: * Gap * Bookies * Barnes & Nobles

Classroom wish list items: Indoor recess games, small paper cutter, label maker

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Teacher: Bostick, Tami * Grade: 4 From: Fredericksburg, Texas * Birthday: July 5

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Dislike cherry flavored anything, mayo, and red meat Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Peppermint mocha- nonfat (when it’s cold outside) and coconut mocha frapachino- nonfat (when it’s hot outside) Snacks: Oranges, bananas, York Peppermint Patty, oatmeal raisin cookies and Almond Joy Restaurants: Red Robin, Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings, Pei Wei, Cheesecake Factory

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: French onion soup and Mediterranean sandwich Chick-fil-A: chicken nuggets and lemon pie Subway: Spicy Italian double toasted on wheat bread with spinach, red onions, pickles, banana peppers, black olives, salt, pepper, and red vinegar Qdoba: bowl...with chicken, black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, cheese Chipotle: bowl...with chicken, black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, cheese Castle (an Asian Bistro & Sushi): Cali roll, shrimp roll, calamari roll

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Christian, classical, country, hip hop, heavy metal, rock, rap, Texas musicians- I love music Cultural events: Music concerts and cultural festivals (German, Greek, Scottish, etc.) Fragrance: Movies: Both! I enjoy watching movies at the theatre and at home with my family. Free time activities: RUN, watch movies, blog with family and friends, reading

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: My favorite time to decorate for is fall and Halloween; however Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. A holiday with food and football is the best Flowers: Dragon Lilies, white roses Sports teams: University of Texas Longhorns, Denver Broncos Collections: I have a wall in my house with all beautiful intricate crosses. Almost all were gifts from people. It’s like my collection of memories of people I love, Fragrance: Pure and Pretty by Pink- perfume; Cinnamon scents-candle Color: Burnt orange

Favorite Stores: * Banana Republic * White House Black Market * Limited * Barnes & Noble

Classroom wish list items: Easy to care for plants, Individual white boards, fun books about maps, Colorado history, medieval times, China’s dynasties, ancient Africa, and the Revolutionary, War, -Liberty Kids DVD collection

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Teacher: Martinez, Angela * Grade: 4 From: Sterling, Colorado * Birthday: Nov. 19th

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: I love coffee and tea of any kind Snacks: Reece’s peanut butter cups Restaurants: Any BBQ place

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s Wendy’s: Chick-fil-A: Subway: Little Italy: Good Times: Qdoba: Chipotle: Castle (an Asian Bistro & Sushi): Red Umbrella:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Classical and contemporary Christian Cultural events: Fragrance: Movies: Free time activities: Horseback ride, bike, be with family

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Gerber Daisy Sports teams: Collections: Cook books Fragrance: Color: Blue

Favorite Stores: * Barnes and Noble * JC Penny’s * Kohl’s

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Teacher: Morrow, Katie * Grade: 4 From: San Clemente, California * Birthday: Dec. 22 Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: chai tea, vanilla latte (non fat for both), caramel frappuchino light Snacks: pretzels, pop chips, almonds, caramel and chocolate candy Restaurant(s): anything Mexican or sushi

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: any salad, turkey sandwich Chick-fil-A: chicken strips, fries, chicken sandwich Subway: roast beef, turkey, or Italian sub (with cheese, lettuce, pickles, olives, peppers, tom, cucumber, salt, and pepper) Little Italy: pizza, calzones Good Times: Spoon benders, burger and fries Qdoba: chicken or steak tacos, quesadilla, chicken or steak bowls/ med salsa Chipotle: chicken or steak tacos, quesadilla, chicken or steak bowls w/ med salsa Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: sesame chicken, beef and veggies, California rolls, shrimp tempura, rainbow rolls Red Umbrella: sandwich Wahoos: fish tacos: teriyaki fish bowl

Hobbies and Interests: Music: indie folk, singer/song writers, Joshua Radin, Pete Yorn, Missy Higgins Cultural events: plays Movies: Free time activities: read, drink wine, get coffee with friends, and go to concerts, anything water based

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: St. Patrick’s Day Flowers: pansies, daises, anything bright Sports teams: CO Mammoth, Nuggets, SD Chargers, Broncos Fragrance: anything Aveda (I love their candles)

Favorite Stores: * Hobby Lobby * Anthropologies * Lohmanns * Target

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* Tattered Cover * Borders

Classroom wish list items: colorful expo markers, library books, magic erasers

Teacher: Smith, Mandy * Grade: 4 From: Denver * Birthday: Oct. 5 Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Skinny Vanilla Latte from Starbucks or nonfat sugar free latte from anywhere Snacks: trail mix, fruits, cheese, stuffed olives Restaurant(s): Any Outback, PF Changs, Vesta, I love trying new restaurants

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Fuji Apple Chicken Salad, Asiago Roast beef sandwich, Chicken Noodle Soup, all varieties of turkey sandwiches Wendy’s: Spicy Chicken Sandwich Chick-fil-A: Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken noodle soup Little Italy: Milian Calzone, Sicilian Salad Qdoba: Nachos, Chicken burrito, Chicken tacos Chipotle: Chicken burrito, steak tacos Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: I love sushi and Asian food. (spicy tuna roll, Philly roll, sesame chicken)

Hobbies and Interests: Music: I like a lot of different music, I love exploring new artists Cultural events: museums, concerts, theater Movies: Free time activities: hike, camp, read, write, and go out with friends, movies, zoos

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, Christmas Flowers: Tulips Sports teams: I don't really have one but I like to go to baseball and football games

Favorite Stores: * Target * REI * Urban Outfitters * Anthropologies * Barnes and Noble * Tattered Cover

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Classroom wish list items: colored sharpies, colored dry erase markers

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Teacher: Benedik, Megan * Grade: 5 From: Cedar Rapids, Iowa * Birthday: Feb. 5

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Green, breakfast, Darjeeling, and Celestial Seasonings tea. Any coffee, preferably Snacks: almonds, granola, dried fruits Junk Food: Ice cream, almond joys, M&M's, gummies Restaurant(s): Fruition in Denver. I also like Mexican and Thai food.

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Asian Sesame Chicken Salad, any turkey or chicken sandwiches, soup and bread bowls Wendy’s: A frosty! I like their nuggets and fries too. Subway: A turkey sandwich with onion dressing, tomato, lettuce and black olives Chick-fil-A: chicken (nuggets and sandwich) and their fries Little Italy: veggie calzone, meatball and franko subs, the don, underboss and vegetarian pizzas Qdoba: naked burrito bowls and tacos, veggie, chicken or pork. Either beans or Pico Chipotle: Chicken or veggie Tacos. I like either beans or Pico Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: The sushi A lunch, pineapple rice lunch special, basil chicken lunch specials look great. You probably can't go wrong with any of their Thai lunch specials Red Umbrella: roasted veggie sandwich. All the other sandwiches, pre-made salads, and soups looked great.

Hobbies and Interests: Music: The Putumayo world CD's, jazz, The White Stripes, blue grass Cultural events: Festivals; summer, winter, holiday, art museum, natural history museum and botanic gardens Movies: We usually rent from a Red box but enjoy going to movies every few months Free time activities: Garden, go hiking, fly fishing, backpacking, spend time with my nephews, read, cook

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas/winter holiday's and the 4th of July Flowers: Any Daisy, sunflowers, lilies and any mixed bouquet that is cheerful Sports teams: CO Rockies or Bronco's

Favorite Stores: * Sunflower Market * Target * Macy's * Ann Taylor Loft * Banana Republic * Gap * Bookies * Tattered Cover

Classroom wish list items: A fake leather couch and loveseat so we can have a good space for meaningful class discussions about our books, reading, thinking, and opinions. I would take any fabric but fake leather/leather couches can be easily cleaned! Or more books for the classroom library, that is 60ish strong.

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Teacher: Heins, Nancy * Grade: 5 From: Florida * Birthday: July 24

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Bananas Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Any coffee or tea latte/skim milk Snacks: nuts, chex mix, peanut M&M’ s, cheese and crackers Restaurant(s): White Chocolate grill, Cru, Uniscali, Via Baci

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: soup and salad; I like them all Wendy’s: salads, I like them all sometimes a fish sandwich Subway: : Italian no mayo or veggie all on wheat bread Chick-fil-A: Chicken salad sandwich, regular chicken sandwich Qdoba: bowl with pinto beans, corn salsa, chicken and everything else Chipotle: bowl with pinto beans, corn salsa, chicken and everything else Costa Vida: fish tacos

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Classical, Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Snow Patrol Cultural events: Plays, most everything including most sporting events Movies: Free time activities: read, travel, cook, play golf, clocks

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Thanksgiving Flowers: Holland flowers: tulips, iris, And daffodils Sports teams: Florida Gators, Mizzou Tigers and local Denver teams Fragrance: Jo Malone Collections: cookbooks, kitchen gadgets, pottery

Favorite Stores: * Park Meadows * Cherry Creek * Nordstrom * Borders

Classroom wish list items: Magazine subscriptions, new board games for the kids

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Teacher: Hernandez, Lynda * Grade: 5 From: San Diego * Birthday: Oct 9

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: French Roast Coffee Snacks: Butter Toffee Restaurant(s): The Old Stone Church; Las Brisas; Union Station

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Bear Claws Little Italy: Pepperoni Pizza Qdoba: Chicken Quesadilla Chipotle: Chicken Burrito Bowl

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Spanish Classical Guitar Cultural events: Theater Movies: Free time activities: Cook

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Halloween, Christmas Flowers: Lilies Sports teams: Florida Gators, Mizzou Tigers and local Denver teams

Favorite Stores: * Hobby Lobby * Dillard's * Barnes and Noble

Classroom wish list items: Posters of things related to the Social Studies Curriculum

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Teacher: Silvers, Leslie * Grade: 5 From: California--San Francisco * Birthday: Oct 10

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? I can NOT have anything diet in food/beverages-teeth sensitive to fake sugar Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Shaken Black Iced Tea-Starbucks/Xing Green Tea Snacks: Asian rice crackers Restaurant(s): Anything Asian, PF Changs, Mt Fuji’s, Johnny Garlic

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Panini’s--turkey/guac OR ANY Salads! Wendy’s: Apple Pecan Chicken Salad Subway: Torpedos/Wraps Good Times: Teriyaki Burger Chipotle: Soft tacos/chips and guacamole Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: Sushi always works Red Umbrella: Any turkey sandwiches OR salads

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Easy listening---Michael Buble/Harry Conick/Celtic-instrumental Cultural events: Plays, most everything including most sporting events Movies: at home Free time activities: Read, travel, take pictures of nature

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Thanksgiving Flowers: Roses Sports teams: Tennis, USA Olympic Athletes Fragrance: Lavender Scented Diffusers Collections: Vanilla/Lavender Candles Color: Hunter green and Dark Purple

Favorite Stores: * Southland Mall * Chico’s * Dress barn * Kohl’s * Barnes & Noble * Amazon.com (I have a Kindle)

Classroom wish list items: Expo markers, Mr. Clean erasers for white board

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Teacher: Billman, Benji * Grade: Middle School Math From: Columbus, Ohio * Birthday:

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? No meat, I don’t drink soda (pop) Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Coffee with cream Snacks: Chocolate pretzels Restaurant(s): Pizza

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Wendy’s: Subway: Good Times: Chipotle: Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: Red Umbrella:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Ben Folds Cultural events: Anything fun Movies: home Free time activities: Hike, run and cook

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Halloween or Christmas Flowers: Lilies Sports teams: CLEVELAND: Browns, Indians, Cavs Fragrance: Collections: Movies

Favorite Stores: * Barnes & Nobles * Urban Outfitters

Classroom wish list items: Anything fun to decorate my walls

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Teacher: Daley, Michelle * Grade: Middle School English From: Colorado * Birthday: July 4

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Onions Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Vanilla Chai Latte and flavored ice tea Snacks: Popcorn, Red Vines, chips and salsa Restaurant(s): Mexican.

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Chicken Asia Salad Wendy’s: Spicy Chicken Caesar Salad Chick Fil A: Chicken Nuggets Subway: Tuna on wheat with Lettuce, Tomatoes, and provolone cheese Little Italy: Pepperoni pizza Good Times: : Hamburger with no onions or pickles Qdoba: Chicken tacos with salsa on the side Chipotle: Chicken tacos with salsa on the side Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: Hot and Sour soup with a side of rice

Hobbies and Interests: Music: David Gray. Cultural events: Musical Theatre Movies: Free time activities: Ski, travel, and garden

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas and 4th of July Flowers: Daisy's Sports teams: Broncos Fragrance: Light Fragrance Collections: Red Hearts

Favorite Stores: * Target * Castle Rock Outlets * J. Jill * Black & White * Borders

Classroom wish list items: Smart Board

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Teacher: Donohoe, Shannon * Grade: Middle School English From: Born North Carolina-raised Colorado * Birthday: Aug. 6

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Dislike mayo and diet drinks Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Green tea and iced non –fat caramel macchiato Snacks: Candy Restaurant(s): Happa

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Turkey avocado Panini Wendy’s: Grilled Chicken Sandwich or Spicy Chicken Chick Fil A: Number One with Tea Subway: Turkey Sandwich on wheat bread Good Times: Number One with cheese Qdoba: Grilled chicken burrito Chipotle: Grilled chicken burrito Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: Love any sushi

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Country Cultural events: Theater and dance Movies: home-comedies and chick flicks Free time activities: Dancing, watch sporting events, and reading

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Tulips Sports teams: Denver Broncos Fragrance: Victoria Secret lotions and body sprays

Favorite Stores: * Park Meadows * Express * Barnes and Noble

Classroom wish list items: I need some writing and reading posters for my room and could always use some pretty plants

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Teacher: Neil, Laurie * Grade: Middle School History From: Texas * Birthday: Mar. 3

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Peanut butter, any kind of nuts; onions Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: non-fat vanilla latte Snacks: cheddar cheese goldfish, lite OR butter or kettle corn popcorn, skinny cow ice cream Restaurant(s): Hacienda Colorado, Chili's

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Turkey Artichoke Hot Panini Wendy’s: Cobb Chicken Salad w/light Ranch dressing Subway: Oven roasted chicken sandwich on honey oat bread w/provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, black olives, and regular mustard Little Italy: Thin crust cheese pizza, vegetable calzone, cheese/garlic bread Qdoba: soft chicken tacos w/black beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream Chipotle: soft chicken tacos w/black beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: love sushi Chili’s: Old-timer w/cheddar cheese w/fries Noodles & Company: whole grain Tuscan linguini w/parmesan grilled chicken--no onions!

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Sirius satellite radio 80s and 90s Cultural events: museums Movies: home-comedies and chick flicks Free time activities: hike, bike, ski, read, watch movies

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Stargazer Lilies, Gerber Daisies Sports teams: Avalanche, Broncos Fragrance: Beautiful by Estee Lauder, Bath and Body Juniper line Collections: unique birdhouses

Favorite Stores: * King Scoopers * Wal-Mart * Target * Petsmart * TJ Maxx * Barnes and Noble * Eddie Bauer * REI

Classroom wish list items: I want/need to raise $3000 to get new history books for 7th grade next year-which includes online book access.

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Teacher: Pieseski, Wendy * Grade: Middle School English From: Wisconsin * Birthday: Oct 21

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None – Dislike fish, bananas, and anything that has fruit and chocolate together. No coffee or tea Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: I do not drink coffee or tea. Water, Coke, Dr. Pepper, lemonade. Snacks: Peanut M&M’s, Reese’s, trail mix, nuts, fruits Restaurant(s): Izakaya, Boulevard Pizza, anything Mexican or Italian, or Asian

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: tomato basil soup, any salad without croutons, lemonade Wendy’s: fries, chili, baked potato, Caesar salad Good Times: shake or ice cream; I cannot eat the fries Qdoba: naked burrito with everything (chicken or steak), or nachos Chipotle: naked burrito with everything (chicken or steak), or nachos Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: beef fried rice or chicken pad Thai (no shrimp, please)

Hobbies and Interests: Music: pop, jazz, classical, Glee cast Cultural events: Colorado Ballet (The Nutcracker in particular), Jazz in the park Movies: Theater with popcorn Free time activities: cook, bake, decorate/watch HGTV, read, hike, watch movies, and spend time with my family, travel

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Pink roses Sports teams: Anything my kids are in (I don’t really like professional sports) Fragrance: Lavender Color: Pink Collections: Fresh flowers if I could afford it

Favorite Stores: * NPR (Never Pay Retail) * DSW * Barnes & Nobles * Talbot's * Nordstrom

Classroom wish list items: Books for the kids to read – Hand sanitizer

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Teacher: Teeple, Cori * Grade: Middle School English From: Arkansas * Birthday: Mar. 14

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Dazbog's Americano! Also Starbucks vanilla lattes are great Snacks: Honey crisp apples, Snickers, Ding Dongs Restaurant(s): Panera, Mt. Fuji in Southlands Mall (not the one in Castle Rock), Ajuaa.

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: apple salad with VINAIGRETTE dressing. The normal dressing on that salad is weird Wendy’s: Chicken sandwich Chick Fil A: Chicken nuggets Subway: Turkey sub Little Italy: Pepperoni pizza Good Times: Cheeseburger in paradise Qdoba: Mango salad or pork burrito Chipotle: Pork burrito Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: doesn't love a good California roll Red Umbrella: Spinach Salad with chicken Ajuaa Mexican food: pork tamales or chicken mole burrito McDonalds: filet-o-fish and fries Tokyo Joe's: Rice bowl with chicken and veggies

Hobbies and Interests: Music: I really like the band Muse right now, but my favorite singer is Ella Fitzgerald. Cultural events: Art Festivals, Theatre Movies: Free time activities: Read, play music, camp, garden, go to movies, music shows, art festivals

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Thanksgiving Flowers: Daisies, lilies, nasturtium (edible -yummy) Sports teams: Arkansas Razorbacks, Denver Nuggets, St Louis Cardinals Fragrance: Vanilla Collections: I collect striped and strange knee-high socks. Oh, and matchbooks

Favorite Stores: * The Cookie Co. in Southlands Mall * TJ Maxx * Kohl’s * DSW * Barnes and Noble * Ross * Famous Footwear * Tattered Cover * Borders

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Classroom wish list items: More posters -preferably a Jack London or Emily Dickinson poster - My favorite gifts are the ones that students make themselves. Nothing means more to me than a sincere note!

Teacher: Leadbetter, Mark * Grade: Middle School general (6-8) From: Cincinnati * Birthday: Apr. 14

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Sprite!! (In a can) (Or fountain coke from McDonalds) Snacks: M&M's, Three Musketeers, Milky Way, Sour Patch Kids Restaurant(s): Italian

Lunch Bunch options: Wendy’s: Junior Cheeseburger Deluxe, Junior Bacon Cheeseburger, Nuggets with Ranch, Side Chick Fil A: Spicy Chicken Sandwich Subway: Five Dollar Foot long, Oven Roasted Chicken Breast (Lettuce, Tomato, Banana Peppers, Mayo, Mustard) on Wheat Chipotle: Chicken Fajita Burrito (Lettuce, Half Tomato Salsa, Half Corn Salsa, Sour Cream, Cheese)

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Most any (Not country) ...Dave Matthews Band, Jay-Z, Linkin Park, Yellow card, Rock and Roll Cultural events: Movies: My favorites: Dumb and Dumber, Blood Diamond, The Departed, The Godfather, Step Brothers Free time activities: Play sports. Watch sports. Read. Spend time with family. Run. I love watching sports and eating chicken wings. I will never turn down tickets to sporting events. I love water sports and downhill skiing

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Thanksgiving, Christmas Flowers: Lily Sports teams: Michigan Wolverines, Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals Collections: Sports Memorabilia

Favorite Stores: * Anywhere with deals * J Crew * Barnes and Noble * Old Navy * Tattered Cover * amazon.com

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Classroom wish list items: Air Zooka, little plastic globes, Playskool orange, blue, white, standing basketball hoop, stereo

Teacher: Vahling, Alyson * Grade: Middle School Math From: Denver * Birthday: Apr. 30

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: chai tea Snacks: chips and queso, wheat thins, hummus, bagels Restaurant(s): Olive Garden, Racines

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: turkey sandwich, broccoli cheddar soup Wendy’s: spicy chicken sandwich Chick Fil A: spicy chicken sandwich Subway: turkey sandwich Little Italy: pizza Good Times: cheeseburger Qdoba: chips and queso, tacos Chipotle: fajita burrito Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: sushi in general Red Umbrella: turkey sandwich

Hobbies and Interests: Music: alternative, pop Cultural events: any Movies: home-comedies and chick flicks Free time activities: hike, relax, and spend time with family and friends

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: lilies Sports teams: Colorado Rockies, Denver Broncos, Colorado Buffaloes Fragrance: euphoria

Favorite Stores: * Nordstrom * Express * The Buckle

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* Barnes and Noble * Eddie Bauer * REI

Classroom wish list items: window covers

Teacher: Williams, Katie * Grade: Middle School Math From: Ohio * Birthday: Apr. 22

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: Peppers, Anchovies Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Coffee Snacks: Diet Coke, chocolate Restaurant(s):

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: French Onion Soup, Bread Bowl, anything really Wendy’s: Chicken Sandwiches Subway: Sweet Onion Teriyaki on Honey Wheat

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Cultural events: FREE events! Ballet, Music, Theatre Movies: home-comedies and chick flicks Free time activities: Read, Knit, Snowboard

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Earth Day Flowers: Anything pretty Sports teams: US Snowboard Fragrance: "Katie", "Romance" Collection: Teaching books

Favorite Stores: * Yarn Shop * Maurice’s * Kohl’s * Tattered Cover

Classroom wish list items:

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Teacher: Weyman, Leanne * Grade: Middles School Science From: Pennsylvania * Birthday: Mar. 29

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Vegan diet (no animal products) Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: coffee with soy milk, fruit tea Snacks: fruit or gum Restaurant(s): The Falcon in Parker, Vegan/ Vegetarian restaurants

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: all their salads Subway: Veggie sub with sweet onion dressing Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: I love all types of sushi! Love, love, love

Hobbies and Interests: Music: all music types Cultural events: Theater, musicals, shows, farmer’s markets Movies: Free time activities: exercise! Running, marathons, and any other type of work out! Work out DVDs

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Halloween Flowers: lilacs or hydrangea Sports teams: None Fragrance: Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker Color: Green Collections: Shoes

Favorite Stores: * Outlets * TJ Maxx * The Gap * Hobby Lobby * Target * Barnes & Noble

Classroom wish list items: mechanical pencils, graph paper

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Teacher: Astler, Warren Position: STEM Coordinator and 8th grade Science Teachers From: Colorado * Birthday: Aug. 1

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: None, my wife loves Starbucks and I give all gift cards to her. Snacks: None Restaurant(s): None

Lunch Bunch options: Paneras: Broccoli cheddar soup Chick fil A: Chicken salad sandwich Little Italy: meatball sandwich, pizza Good Times: Cheeseburger, no mayo Chipotle: veggie bowl, black beans, medium corn salsa, sour cream

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Cultural events: Movies: AMC Highlands Ranch Free time activities: Movies, relax at home

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Sports teams: Denver Teams

Favorite Stores:

Classroom wish list items: I would prefer not getting anything. Thanks!

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Teacher: Bishop, Joe Position: P.E. Teacher From: Arvada, CO * Birthday: June 3

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Coconut Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Coffee with hazelnut and sugar Snacks: 100 grand’s, Peanut M&Ms Restaurant(s): Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle, Panera

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Smokehouse Turkey Panini, Chicken Noodle Soup, Bread Bowls Wendy’s: Double Cheeseburger and fries Chick Fil A: Ultimate Spicy Chicken Sandwich Subway: Foot long Turkey on wheat, pepper jack, lettuce, green peppers, pickles, jalapenos, mayo, mustard, ranch Little Italy: Pepperoni Calzone Good Times: Big Daddy Bacon Cheeseburger Qdoba: Chicken Burrito, pinto beans, rice, queso, lettuce cheese, guacamole Chipotle: Chicken Burrito, pinto beans, rice, corn salsa, hot salsa, lettuce, cheese, guacamole Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: California rolls, wontons, sesame chicken Buffalo Wild Wings: mango habanera traditional wings

Hobbies and Interests: Music: I like pretty much everything-Green Day Cultural events: Oktoberfest, Theatre Movies: Free time activities: Watch sports, play sports, woodworking

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: 4th of July Flowers: Stargazer Lilies Sports teams: Broncos, Rockies, Avalanche, Florida State Seminoles Collections: Shot Glasses

Favorite Stores: * Dicks Sporting Goods * REI * Nike Outlet * Under Armor * Barnes and Noble

Classroom wish list items: Tumbling mats, sound baffles, music

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Teacher: Brant, Juliann Position: Librarian & ETIL From: Michigan * Birthday: Oct. 12

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: any decent coffee w/ cream (Starbucks, DazBog, etc.) Snacks: Snickers, cashews Restaurant(s): Maggiano's

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Chinese chix salad Wendy’s: single combo Subway: turkey, provolone and banana peppers on parmesan oregano w/ mayo and mustard Little Italy: pizza Qdoba: chicken Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: sesame chicken Red Umbrella: lasagna

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Classic Rock Cultural events: Chili & Frijoles Festival and GABF (great American beer festival) Movies: Free time activities: hiking, reading, genealogy

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: 4th of July Flowers: any Sports teams: University of Michigan Football Fragrance: lavender

Favorite Stores: * Target * Tattered Cover * Nike Outlet * Eddie Bauer * Coldwater Creek

Classroom wish list items: Smart board, new computers

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Teacher: Culberson, Beth Position: Speech/Language Pathologist From: Grand Junction, CO * Birthday: Aug 11

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Starbucks, DazBog Snacks: Cheetos, Snickers, Almonds & Cranberries, Trail Mix Restaurant(s): Any funky restaurant downtown; Jing at Landmark; Maggiano’s; Hacienda

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Wendy’s: Subway: Little Italy: Qdoba: Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: Red Umbrella:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: KBCO type music; 80’s rock Cultural events: shows at Convention Center downtown; Broncos! Movies: Theatre Free time activities: Run, mountain bike & read

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Halloween and Christmas Flowers: Wildflowers Sports teams: Notre Dame & Broncos Collections: Sea Turtles and watches Fragrance: Color: Purple

Favorite Stores: * Home Stores like Crate n’ Barrel * Banana Republic * Tattered Cover *

Classroom wish list items: Award winning Children’s books – particularly K-3. Also, children’s books that emphasize certain speech sounds or language (like Dr. Seuss)

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Teacher: Diederich, Tanya Position: Ability Grouping From: Colorado * Birthday: Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Hot chocolate Snacks: Carmel corn, chocolate kisses Restaurant(s): Mexican and Italian

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Wendy’s: Subway: Little Italy: Qdoba: Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: Red Umbrella:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: pop Cultural events: plays Movies: Theater Free time activities: Run, read, knit

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Sports teams: Rockies Collections: no Fragrance: Color: Green

Favorite Stores: * Target * Maurice’s * Barnes & Nobles

Classroom wish list items: funky colored dry erase markers and vis a vis pens

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Name: Floyde, Laura Position: Special Ed From: Asia * Birthday: Dec. 29

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: any tea Snacks: dried fruits/nuts/Wheat Thins (Original) Restaurant(s):

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: soup Chick Fil A: chicken sandwich Qdoba: burritos/salad Chipotle: burritos/salad Red Umbrella: I like most of their sandwiches

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Cultural events: Movies: Free time activities: Read/Organize

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Hydrangea Sports teams: My sons soccer team

Favorite Stores: * Park Meadows Mall * Castle Rock Outlet Stores * Borders

Classroom wish list items:

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Teacher: Hunt, Robyn Position: Ability Grouping From: Michigan * Birthday: Mar 13

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Allergic to chocolate and I am a vegetarian Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Bing, go girl, or rock star energy drinks (berry flavored) Snacks: Caramel Restaurant(s): Garbanzos, Sweet Tomatoes, Chipotle, Noodles & Co, & Subway

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Wendy’s: Subway: Little Italy: Qdoba: Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: Red Umbrella:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Country Cultural events: Unique venues Movies: Free time activities: hiking, reading, genealogy

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas and Hanukkah Flowers: Sunflowers Sports teams: University of Michigan Football Fragrance: lavender Color: Green and Blue

Favorite Stores: * Costco * Nordstrom * Anthropologies * Athleta * Barnes & Noble

Classroom wish list items:

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Teacher: Liddick, Laurie Position: STEM Instructor From: Colorado * Birthday: July 29

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Seasonal hay fever Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: 2% latte Snacks: carrots and hummus Restaurant(s): Sushi Den

Lunch Bunch options: Paneras: any veggie soup/sandwich Little Italy: anything from this place Good Times: Cheeseburger, no mayo Chipotle: burrito with black beans, peppers and chicken Castle (An -Asian Bistro & Sushi): I LOVE ALL SUSHI

Hobbies and Interests: Music: U2 Cultural events: any DCPA musical Movies: Free time activities: raft, hike, read, ski, bike

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Any Sports teams: Rockies and Yankees Fragrance: Vanilla, Cinnamon

Favorite Stores: * Macy's * REI * Tattered Cover

Classroom wish list items: Posters (Themes: Newton's laws, Engineering design, Einstein)

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Teacher: Maas, Lisa Position: Media Specialist From: California * Birthday: Dec. 12

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? No caffeine Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Decaf teas, lattes, mochas etc. Carmel Snacks: Sweet & Salty, Dove dark chocolate Restaurant(s): Pei Wei, Panera

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: salads

Hobbies and Interests: Music: rock, jazz, pop, big band... a little of everything Cultural events: Love live music, Theatre Movies: Free time activities: Yoga, knit, read, and cook

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Star Gazer Lily Sports teams: Broncos Fragrance: Jean Paul Gautier Collections: Turtles

Favorite Stores: * REI * Brighton * Barnes & Noble

Classroom wish list items: Flip video cameras, desk lamps

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Teacher: Parsell, Talia Position: Art Teacher From: Toledo, Ohio * Birthday: June 17

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? vegetarian Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: DazBog, Starbucks Snacks: trail mix, chocolate Restaurant(s): Pasquini's Pizza, Beau Jo's, anything Indian sushi or Thai

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: anything vegetarian Wendy’s: Frosty’s and fries Subway: veggie sub with everything but black olives and jalapenos Little Italy: cheese pizza or veggie calzone Qdoba: veggie burrito Chipotle: veggie burrito Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: Philly roll, California roll

Hobbies and Interests: Music: acoustic, Indie, Matt Nathanson, Joshua Radin, Parachute, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, DMB Cultural events: Mile High Music Fest, concerts in Denver, art festivals, Theatre Movies: Free time activities: paint!

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Sunflowers Sports teams: Broncos, Ohio State Football Fragrance: Pleasures Collections: art supplies (lol)

Favorite Stores: * REI * New York & Co * Meiningers * Target * Kohl's * Tattered Cover

Classroom wish list items: Construction paper crayons, glitter, googly eyes, art posters, anything fun for K-2 art

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Teacher: Puckett, Dara Position: Learning Specialist From: Colorado native * Birthday: April 26

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Dairy (milk, cheese, butter, etc.). Eggs are just fine – not a fan of onions Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: iced tea unsweetened Snacks: trail mix, chocolate Restaurant(s): Any Mexican food restaurant, Bonos

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Wendy’s: Subway: Little Italy: Qdoba: Chipotle: Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: show tunes Cultural events: Museums, theatre Movies: Free time activities: Read, Hike, Bike, be in the mountains

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Anything except for baby’s breath Sports teams: Fragrance: Collections: I like hand written notes Color: Pink

Favorite Stores: * Office Max * Target * US Toys * Target * Lakeshore Learning * Amazon * Barnes and Noble * Eddie Bauer

Classroom wish list items: I couldn’t be happier right now, but thanks for asking!

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Teacher: Riggs, Chad Position: Art Teacher From: Philly / Denver * Birthday: Apr. 17

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Black Tea Sweet / vanilla latte Snacks: Coffee Restaurant(s): Los Arcos/ Wahoo’s Food

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Soup all Chick Fil A: All Subway: Meatball sub / Italian Little Italy: Italian sub hot Qdoba: Burrito not picky Chipotle: Burrito not picky

Hobbies and Interests: Music: New Country music / early 90s Rap Cultural events: October Fest Movies: Landmark / HR AMC 24 Free time activities: Build Websites / logo Design

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Thanksgiving /Easter Sports teams: Broncos / Eagles / Tebow / Rockies / Philly

Favorite Stores: * Cool / Surfer

Classroom wish list items: Oscillating fan / more Rulers / Clay for the Kiln / pottery wheels / new 10 by 12 ft rug for gathering / more people to come to the art show :)

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Teacher: Tyler, Rena * Grade: Kindergarten Ability Groups From: Scotland, Italy * Birthday:

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Vegetarian Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: coke zero, non-fat white chocolate mocha, iced tea Snacks: white cheddar popcorn, chocolate covered edam me, snack mix, Kind Bars Restaurant(s): La Dolce Vita

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich or Mac and cheese Wendy’s: spicy chicken sandwich Chick-fil-A Chicken Caesar wrap Subway: roast beef with American cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions, pepper and mayo Little Italy: I love any kind of pizza; the Franco and the spinach salad also look great Good Times: : Oven-roasted chicken sandwich Qdoba: grilled chicken taco salad Chipotle: carnitas tacos, flour, pinto beans, corn salsa, sour cream and cheese Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: Pad Thai

Hobbies and Interests: Music: The Fray, Matt Kearney, Matt Nathanson, The Script Cultural events: Wine tastings Movies: home-comedies and chick flicks Free time activities: hike with my dogs, gin rummy with my kids ( my son is trying to teach me Texas Hold Em Poker)

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Daisies Sports teams: Castle View High School football and basketball – my son plays Fragrance: Lavender, I also love scents that are put out in fall like pumpkin spice Collections: no

Favorite Stores: * Archivers * Hobby Lobby * Target * DSW * All book stores

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Classroom wish list items: Books! Nothing else will fit in my room this year and I love getting new books for my classroom! Teacher: Wilson, Kris Position: Ability Grouping From: Fresno, CA * Birthday: Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: unsweetened ice tea Snacks: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Restaurant(s): Jing, Lime and John Holly’s

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Chick Fil A: Subway: Little Italy: Qdoba: Chipotle:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Eddie Money Cultural events: Outdoor concerts and movies Movies: Free time activities: Tennis, camping, hiking, traveling, biking, fishing, swimming, reading

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flower: Tulips Color: Green Sports teams: Tennessee Vols football, Rockies

Favorite Stores: * Nordstrom * Columbia Outlet * REI * Northface * Tattered Cover

Classroom wish list items: Vacuum, pillows, CD player, soothing music CD’s, individual white boards

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Name: Cummings, Trish Position: Executive Assistant From: Wisconsin * Birthday: Nov. 20

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: Can't eat eggs Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Dr. Pepper as a treat. I drink white or green tea every day, and I love Starbucks lattes (just that. a latte. no sweetener, no whipped cream, no sprinkles) Snacks: 100 Grand Bars, Tootsie Rolls, Smart Food, Doritos, Pringles Restaurant(s): Cru, Sushi Bara

Lunch Bunch options: Paneras: Roast Beef and Asiago Sandwich Wendy’s: Spicy Chicken Sandwich Subway: Turkey, Pepper Jack, Olive Oil and Vinegar with S/P, black olives, green peppers, spinach or lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos Little Italy: Meatball sandwich Good Times: Cheeseburger Qdoba: Naked chix burrito with corn salsa, cheese, lettuce Chipotle: Naked chix burrito with corn salsa, cheese, lettuce Four Leaf Salads: Small Romaine with spicy chix, avocado, cucumbers, kalamata olives, chickpeas and balsamic vinaigrette on the side

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Bluegrass, acoustic guitar, new folk Cultural events: Farmers Markets Movies: Free time activities: Read, play with my dogs

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas and Easter Flowers: Black-Eyed Susan’s and Tulips Sports teams: Rockies, Broncos, Yankees Fragrance: No perfumes! But I like woodsy or lemony smells best

Favorite Stores: * Target * Ann Taylor Loft * J Crew * Nordstrom * Tattered Cover * iTunes (iBooks)

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Classroom wish list items: *** COMING SOON *** Name Cunningham, Steve Position: Facility Manager From: * Birthday:

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*** COMING SOON *** Teacher: Doke, Kristi Position: STEM Assistant From: * Birthday:

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Name Ekstrom, Brooke Position: Health Assistant From: Littleton, CO * Birthday: May 31

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: Seafood, milk Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Soy Chai Snacks: Popcorn, anything chocolate (not dark) Restaurant(s): Anything Mexican

Lunch Bunch options: Paneras: Turkey sandwich Wendy’s: Salads Chick fil A: Fries and chicken nuggets Subway: Turkey on wheat Little Italy: Anything Good Times: cheeseburger and fries Qdoba: Chicken tacos, guac and chips, queso Chipotle: Chicken tacos, guac and chips, queso Red Umbrella: Turkey sandwich

Hobbies and Interests: Music: country, bluegrass...anything but heavy metal Cultural events: Concerts Movies: Free time activities: Camp, ski, tennis -anything with my kids outdoors

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Columbine, Sun Flowers Sports teams: Broncos

Favorite Stores: * Pottery Barn * Crate and Barrel * Little boutiques * Nordstrom * Chic Couture * J. Crew * Banana Republic * Barnes and Noble

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Name: Hall, Tammie Position: Instructional Assistant From: Denver, CO * Birthday: Sept. 22

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Hazelnuts Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Carmel macchiato or vanilla chai Snacks: Snickers, Peanut M & M’s, chips Restaurant(s): Hacienda, Macaroni Grill, Maggiano’s

Lunch Bunch options: Paneras: Wendy’s: Chick fil A: Subway: Little Italy: Good Times: Qdoba: Chipotle: Red Umbrella:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: pop Cultural events: Movies: home Free time activities: hike, read

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Flowers: yellow roses Sports teams: CO Avalanche Collections: Tea pots

Favorite Stores: * TJ Maxx * Marshalls * Target * Tattered Cover

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Name: Hanks, Suzanne Position: Office Manager From: Colorado * Birthday: Mar. 4

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: Mushrooms and Onions Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Starbucks Black Tea/ Lemonade Snacks: Carmel Corn, Salt and Vinegar chips, Milk Duds Restaurant(s): Panera, Chipotle

Lunch Bunch options: Paneras: Cobb Salad Wendy’s: #1 meal Chick fil A: #1 meal Little Italy: Anything Qdoba: Chicken Tacos Chipotle: Chicken Burrito with black beans, cheese and sour cream Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi): Chicken Lo-Mein

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Love all music Cultural events: Movies, Theater Movies: Free time activities: Cook, go to dinner with friends, hike, love to be outside, play with my kids, ski

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Love All Flowers Sports teams: Broncos Fragrance: Philosophy Amazing Grace/ L'Aire D' Temps Collections: Moose

Favorite Stores: * J. Crew * Target * Gap * Nordstrom * Chic Couture * J. Crew * Tattered Cover

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Name: Hassett, Heidi Position: Instructional Assistant From: Minnesota * Birthday: Mar. 12

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: do not like mayo Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Vanilla late, decaf, skinny Snacks: anything sweet and salty, like chocolate covered pretzels, nuts, raisins, popcorn, or just anything chocolate Restaurants:

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: like all their Panini sandwiches or any half sandwich and cup of soup Wendy’s: chicken sandwich and side salad with balsamic dressing Chick-fil-A: chicken sandwich and side salad w/berry balsamic dressing Subway: club sandwich with cheese, pickles, onions, lettuce, mustard and green peppers Little Italy: meatball sub Good Times: cheeseburger and fries Qdoba: chicken and cheese burrito Chipotle: chicken and cheese burrito Castle (an Asian Bistro & Sushi): Red Umbrella: half sandwich and soup

Hobbies and Interests: Music: love 80’s, country, and pop music Cultural events: Movies: love to rent movies or go out to the theater Free time activities: hiking, working out, biking, reading

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Halloween Flowers: love all flowers! Collections: none Fragrance: Allure by Channel -vanilla and brown sugar

Favorite Stores: *Barnes and Noble *Nordstrom *TJ Maxx *Old Navy *Lulu Lemon

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*** COMING SOON *** Name: Jakubowski, Rea Michelle Position: Business Service Assistant From: * Birthday:

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*** COMING SOON *** Name: Jasmin, Joanne Position: Business Service Assistant From: * Birthday:

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Name: Kane, Erin Position: Head of School From: Littleton, CO * Birthday: Apr. 20

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? not a fan of fish Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: hot chocolate or Lipton hot tea, a Diet Coke Snacks: Cheetos Restaurant(s): Macaroni Grill, La dolce Vita

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Frontega Chicken sandwich OR tomato soup Wendy’s: grilled chicken Chick fil A: original chicken sandwich and side salad Subway: turkey, Swiss, lettuce, green peppers, onion, mustard, mayo Little Italy: meatball sub Qdoba: anything chicken or steak with NO beans (love the rice) Chipotle: anything chicken or steak with NO beans (love the rice) Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: cashew chicken Red Umbrella: hot chicken or turkey sandwich

Hobbies and Interests: Music: love matchbox 20, Ingrid Michaelson, etc Cultural events: theatre Movies: Free time activities: I love to do things with my husband and kids.

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: all Sports teams: Broncos Fragrance: Vera Wang

Favorite Stores: * Ann Taylor outlet * Loft * DSW * Barnes and Noble * Coldwater Creek

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Name: Landauer, Holly Position: IT Support Specialist From: Los Angeles * Birthday: Dec. 31

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: Do not like soda Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Mocha coffee/any tea Snacks: chocolate Restaurant(s): Maggianos, Cheesecake Factory

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Hobbies and Interests: Music: Classic rock Cultural events: Theatre, live music Movies: Free time activities: Read, hike, explore Denver

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Daisy Sports teams: Detroit Red Wings, Denver Broncos Fragrance: Vanilla, Cinnamon

Favorite Stores: * Eddie Bauer * Amazon.com * Barnes & Noble

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Name: Lane –Cline, Amanda Position: SR Academic Director Middle School and STEM From: New Jersey * Birthday: Feb. 3

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: Lactose Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Arnold Palmer Snacks: trail mix and dried fruit Restaurant(s): Bonefish Grill, Thai Basil, Earl's

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Asiago Beef sandwich (I think it has chipotle sauce too) Wendy’s: Chili with onions, sour cream, and hot chili oil Chick fil A: Little nuggets and fries Subway: tuna with lots of onions, lettuce, and lots of oil and vinegar Little Italy: cheese pizza or veggie calzone Chipotle: burrito bowl with pork, black beans, medium and corn salsa, sour cream and guacamole Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi): sesame chicken Red Umbrella: Rueben

Hobbies and Interests: Music: pop rock and country, 70s and 80s Cultural events: Denver art show, Theater Movies: Free time activities: work with my horses

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Iris Sports teams: Bronco's Fragrance: Origins Ginger

Favorite Stores: * Park Meadows * J Crew * Francesca's * Banana Republic * Tattered Cover

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Name: Lofvenborg, Joanne Position: Business Services Assistant From: Boston * Birthday: Jan. 23

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Coffee of the day with cream no sugar Snacks: Popcorn Restaurant(s): Texas roadhouse

Lunch Bunch options: Chick fil A: Mushroom Swiss burger and fries Little Italy: Anything Qdoba: Naked chicken burrito Chipotle: Chicken Burrito with black beans, cheese and sour ream Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi): Chicken lo Mein

Hobbies and Interests: Music: A little bit of everything Cultural events: Movies: Free time activities: Crochet, cook, can

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Rose Sports teams: New England patriots

Favorite Stores: * Ross * The dress barn * Barnes and noble

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Name: Loy, Donna Position: Educational Assistant From: Anchorage, AL * Birthday: May 9

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Snacks: Restaurant(s):

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Hobbies and Interests: Music: Cultural events: Movies: Free time activities: take photos, scrapbooking, sewing, reading

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: lilies Sports teams: Fragrance: Collection: clocks

Favorite Stores: * Yarn Shop * Maurice’s * Kohl’s * Tattered Cover

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*** COMING SOON *** Teacher: Moore, Malcom Position: Student Support Services Dept. Lead From: * Birthday:

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Name: Norton, Ginger Position: Curriculum Specialist From: Grew up in Connecticut but have lived in many places * Birthday: Sept. 12

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Caramel Macchiato or Latte, Any type of green tea Snacks: Chocolate, Fruit, z bars-brownie or chocolate chip Restaurant(s): Any Mexican or Italian Restaurant, Red Robin, Chili’s, Starbucks

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Smoked Turkey sandwich or broccoli cheese soup in bread bowl Wendy’s: a single with cheese or spicy chicken sandwich Chick-fil-A: Chicken strips Subway: Spicy Italian sandwich or Turkey sandwich Little Italy: Venice calzone or meatball sandwich Qdoba: Vegetarian burrito with guacamole Chipotle: Vegetarian burrito with guacamole Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: Beef with broccoli or orange chicken Red Umbrella: Roast beef sandwich on rye

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Christian, Classic Rock, Country Cultural events: Theatre Movies: Free time activities: Game night with friends, movies, going to tea with the girls, pedicures, reading

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: lilies, snapdragons, tulips Sports teams: Not really into sports Collections: Books, the occasional teapot

Favorite Stores: * Kohl’s * Barnes and Noble * Coldwater Creek

Classroom wish list items: Reading games

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*** COMING SOON *** Name: Seltzer, Melissa Position: Receptionist From: * Birthday:

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Name: Smith, Nikki Position: School Psychologist From: Colorado * Birthday: Feb. 9

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Pumpkin Spice Latte and Carmel Macchiato Snacks: Rolos, Snickers...chocolate Restaurant(s): Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings, Qdoba

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Bacon Turkey Bravo and Broccoli Cheese soup Wendy’s: Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger and Spicy Chicken wrap Chick Fil A: Caesar Wrap Subway: BMT with mayo and mustard Little Italy: pizza Good Times: #1 Qdoba: three cheese nachos with black beans, cheese, tomato, salsa, and sour cream Chipotle: Chicken Burrito w/black beans, rice, cheese, sour cream and tomato salsa Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi: sesame chicken Red Umbrella: turkey and cheese sandwich

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Country and modern rock (Alice 105.9) Cultural events: Theatre Movies: Free time activities: Hiking, Camping, going out with friends

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: tulips Sports teams: Denver Broncos and the Colorado Mammoth Fragrance: JLO Glow Collection: Candles

Favorite Stores: * Maurice’s * Borders * Express * Bath and Body Works * Barnes and Noble * Tattered Cover

Classroom wish list items: dry erase markers, fine/small felt tip pens (grading pens)

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Name: Smith, Ron Position: Academic Director, Elementary Discipline From: Detroit * Birthday: Apr. 9

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Snacks: Any type of fruit Restaurant(s): Mexican

Lunch Bunch options: Wendy’s: Burgers Chick fil A: Chicken Nuggets Subway: All items Little Italy: The Don Pizza Good Times: Burgers Qdoba: Beef burrito Chipotle: Beef burrito

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Classic Rock Cultural events: None Movies: Civil War or World War II Free time activities: Work out and be with my dogs

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Thanksgiving Sports teams: Every team but the Minnesota Vikings Fragrance: Zurh

Favorite Stores: * Sports Authority * Dillard’s * All book stores * Barnes and Noble * Coldwater Creek

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Name: Stanley, Cassandra Position: Intervention Specialist From: Colorado * Birthday: Oct. 21

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? Peanuts, chocolate Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Iced tea-unsweetened, not flavored Snacks: fruits, sugar cookies, popcorn, cheese Restaurant(s): Chili's, Applebees, Red Lobster

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Asian Salad Wendy’s: Cheeseburger, no mayo Chick Fil A: Chicken strips, fruit bowl Subway: chicken breast sandwich Little Italy: pizza Good Times: Guacamole Bacon Burger Qdoba: chicken burrito, black beans, green chili, sour cream, cheese Chipotle: chicken burrito, black beans, green chili, sour cream, cheese

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Christian, Jazz/Blues, Country, Gospel, older rock (not very picky),. Cultural events: theater, symphony Movies: Free time activities: read, garden, run

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas, Fourth of July Flowers: Love them all Sports teams: Broncos, Rockies Collections: Spoons

Favorite Stores: * JC Penney's * Barnes and Nobles * Maurice’s

Classroom wish list items: Multiple copies of leveled books

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Name: Telez, Ree Kae Position: Instructional Assistant From: Colorado * Birthday: Mar. 31

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes? none Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: white peppermint mocha frap. Snacks: gummy watermelons, hot tamales Restaurant(s): Chipotle, Qdoba

Lunch Bunch options: Panera’s: Wendy’s: Chick Fil A: Subway: Little Italy: Good Times: Qdoba: Chipotle:

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Cultural events: Movies: home Free time activities:

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Halloween Flowers: yellow rose Sports teams: Rockies, Nuggets Fragrance: Amazing Grace by Philosophy

Favorite Stores: * Nordstrom’s * The Rack

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Name: Wherry, Brian Position: IT Director From: Englewood, CO * Birthday: June 21

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Iced Tea...any flavor Snacks: Peanut M and M's and Reese’s Butter cups...donuts Restaurant(s): Most Mexican restaurants like Hacienda Colorado, Los Dos Patrillos

Lunch Bunch options: Paneras: PBJ with Broccoli Soup Wendy’s: Double Burger-plain with Large Fry Chick fil A: Chicken Sandwich, Waffle Fries, Iced Tea Subway: BLT Little Italy: Sausage Pizza Good Times: Double burger plain Qdoba: Nachos-3 cheese with Steak Chipotle: : 3 Tacos...chicken Castle (An Asian Bistro & Sushi): Kung Pao Chicken

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Michael Buble, For Him, Contemporary Christian music, 80's Cultural events: Concerts Movies: Civil War or World War II Free time activities: Golf, Play Basketball, relax with friends and family, eating out

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas and Easter Sports teams: Rockies, Broncos, Yankees Collections: Hats...ball caps

Favorite Stores: * Microcenter * Best Buy * Home Depot * Costco * Nordstrom’s * Barnes and Noble

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Name: Wherry, Joanie Position: Registration Assistant From: Colorado * Birthday: Apr. 17

Favorite Foods: Food Allergies, intolerances or dislikes?: None Coffee, Tea or Other Beverage: Skinny Vanilla Latte Snacks: Reese's, Twix, pretzels, any chocolate Restaurant(s): Anything Mexican

Lunch Bunch options: Paneras: Broccoli cheddar soup Chick fil A: Chicken salad sandwich Little Italy: meatball sandwich, pizza Good Times: Cheeseburger, no mayo Chipotle: veggie bowl, black beans, medium corn salsa, sour cream

Hobbies and Interests: Music: Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra Cultural events: Movies: Free time activities: read, walk, swim, and be with my family, travel

Miscellaneous favorites: Holiday: Christmas Flowers: Gerber Daisies Sports teams: Rockies and Yankees Fragrance: Vanilla, Cinnamon

Favorite Stores: * Any place with a sale * The Tack * Barnes & Noble

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