Keep Lindsay at Grout- Petition

Lindsay is a real asset to the Grout school family and she should be allowed to continue as the SUN coordinator at Grout. Thank you

Lindsay has worked at Grout for over 10 years. She understands the needs of the diverse student body at Grout and works hard to make sure that The SUN program is educational, fun, and constantly changing. Losing her would be a huge loss for the school.

It is our sincere hope that Lindsay Ruoff will remain as the SUN site supervisor at Grout Elementary. She has been at Grout for 10 years in varying roles and really knows the students, families and staff. Her presence in the school is vital to the continuation of the successful SUN programs at Grout Elementary. Her loss would be Significant for the school and its SUN programs as well as all the people here who benefit from SUN’s programs. For our Drama Programs at Grout, Lindsay has been an invaluable help and supporter. Please keep Lindsay as the Site Manager at Grout Elementary! Michael Wehrli Grout Elementary Drama Program

Please keep Lindsay at Grout!!

Lindsay has made such a difference in our daughter's life and in the lives of SO MANY children. She works tirelessly for them and connects with them in ways that few adults are able to. Please do everything in your power to keep Lindsay in her position. Thank you.

Lindsay Ruoff is a treasure to Grout students and families. She treats the students as individuals, and builds relationships that span years and classes. She made a huge, positive difference in my child's experience at Grout. As a parent, I see Lindsay's dedication EVERY DAY in her teaching and in her regular interactions with kids. She is an anchor and a beacon for so many kids at Grout, and losing her would be devastating.

This would be like robbing Peter to pay Paul. Not okay. Please find another way and keep Lindsay where she is. Thank you.

Lindsay is loved by all the kids at Grout!

She is one of the reasons I've volunteered as a parent teacher at SUN School for several years

Lindsay's knowledge of the community at Grout is what makes the after school program greater than a mere offering of classes. Her work ensures that the students of our community are served well and feel included and welcome.

Lindsay is the key for this community. She is irreplaceable. Please make Community voice matter by keeping Lindsay at grout.

We love Lindsay! She’s been a part of my son’s school experience since kindergarten and it would be a shame to lose her. Please keep Lindsay at Grout!

Lindsay is a creative genius! Her light shines bright throughout our school. We value her so and need her to stay.

Lindsay is amazing leader and asset to Sun Schools. The children love her and it would be a major loss to the community to let her go.

Lindsay is a member of our family. She taught my daughter to read in Kindergarten, and now she gets to keep working with both our children in the sun school program. She has helped our family directly on many occasions. She also connects very strongly with many children who's parents are much less involved in their kids education. It is those children I worry about most. Particularly the fact that our community at grout has a large refugee population. Those kids, who have already seen their families and lives torn apart, will lose one more trusted adult in their life if you allow Lindsay to be replaced at Grout. Please do everything in your power to prevent this from happening. Thank you for considering this unique situation. Most Sincerely, Diana Aby-Daniel PA-C OHSU

Lindsay has been an important resource for me with the Garden program with a consistent eye on collaboration and authentic relationships with everyone she engages with at Grout. It's clear that her dedication to the school is a huge asset and one that would be sincerely missed. Please make sure she can be with us for years to come!

Lindsay has been a part of Grout for years and has taken on this role as the SUN site manager with ease. She has been an integral part of this program and is such an amazing leader and asset to Grout. Please keep her at Grout!

Lindsay is such an incredible gift to our school! Please do what it takes to keep her at Grout.

Lindsay Ruoff is an incredible guide, coach, teacher & friend to the students, parents and teachers of Grout Elementary. Her leadership provides an enriching and positive experience at the SUN program. Students get extraordinary attention and the personal connections she makes assures me that the after-school care at Grout is the best and our kids are lucky to have—and keep—such an enthusiastic and devoted member of the Grout community. Please save Lindsay Ruoff as Grout’s SUN site manager. Ridley Biggs, student, 3rd grade: “I don’t want her to go!”

Lindsay is invaluable to our school community. She is part of the life blood of the building. Her skills and connection to children and family cannot be replaced by someone new, no matter their skill or “seniority.” While she should have seniority with her 10 year track record and EA experience, the technicalities of employment have yielded unfair treatment. She is supportive to teachers, staff, and students, lending a hand and building connections well beyond her job duties. Our students love her and will suffer loss if she is made to leave.