My very dear family,

During such unprecedented days of isolation, stress, and anxiety came this shining video that has touched me to the core.  I have shed lots of tears of joy while watching it multiple times.  I even showed it to my daughters and granddaughters and they told me they were crying too, and they don't even know you!  To see all of your beautiful smiling faces, with your beautiful notes of gratitude is almost too much for me, as I miss you all so much.  I am so honored and grateful to have each and every one of you in my life.  You have the love in your hearts which is what the greatest of teachers have and that is why I know for sure how each of you will positively influence the lives of the thousands of students you will influence in your careers. And, they will in turn return the love you have shown for me and  Ms. Weinman and Ms. Markinson. 

Thank you for this gift of a lifetime. I will treasure it until the end of time.  

And of course, my deepest gratitude to and admiration for Brianna who made this all happen. Brianna had the right idea, this time, more than ever, is the time to reach our and make someone happy!  You have all done that for us in a very deep and meaningful way!  

   I hope that you and your loved ones will all stay well and I  look forward to the day that we can all be together again IN PERSON.   

Good luck on your final exams and please, please stay in touch with me.

Love forever,,

Alice Artzt