05/29/2026
Dear Teachers, Staff, Megan, Jennifer, and Fellow PTA Members along the way,
On this final day of Olson Park, I find myself filled with so many emotions. It is hard to put into words what this school has meant to my family and me.
When we moved from a neighborhood where we often did not feel safe, Olson Park opened its doors and welcomed us with kindness, warmth, and acceptance. From the very beginning, you made us feel like we belonged. I’d be lying if I didn’t say, the times I went home after a meeting or a special event like sally field thinking to myself, “They like me, they really like me.” You created an environment where my children felt safe, supported, and excited to learn each day. For that, I will be forever grateful.
I want to thank every teacher and staff member who allowed me to be such an involved parent. You never made me feel like an outsider. Instead, you invited me in, encouraged me, and made me feel like I was part of the Olson Park family, that my opinions mattered and one person could change something. The trust and support you showed me meant more than you will ever know.
I also think back to the difficult days of COVID, when the world felt uncertain and frightening. While many of us were struggling with fear and anxiety, you showed incredible courage. You came to work each day, putting aside your own worries and concerns to provide our children with a sense of normalcy, security, and hope. You taught them not only academics, but resilience, compassion, and strength. Those are gifts that will stay with them forever.
I know this school, and every single person in it, has helped shape my Juliana into the young person she is today. One of the greatest gifts Olson Park has given her is the confidence, compassion, and character that I know will guide her throughout her life. Because of the lessons you have taught her, both inside and outside the classroom. I have confidence that she will make good decisions and continue to grow into an amazing woman.
Ever since she arrived at 122, Juliana has dreamed of becoming a teacher. That dream did not come from nowhere. It came from watching all of you. It came from the kindness, patience, dedication, and love you show your students every day. You inspired her. You made her want to be the person who helps children feel seen, valued, and capable, just as you have done for her. I know each of you has played a role in that dream, and I cannot thank you enough.
To Megan, Jennifer, and fellow PTA members along the way, thank you for the countless hours, laughter, teamwork, and memories we shared. Being part of this community has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. Together, we celebrated successes, faced challenges, and always worked to make Olson Park a better place for our children.
My family and I love all of you so much. I feel truly blessed to have been even a small part of this incredible school community. If I was ever able to bring a smile, a laugh, vent about something off the wall or a little bit of joy to someone’s day, then that makes me happy, because that’s who I am.
What I will miss most are the relationships. Over the years, many of you have become more than teachers, staff, and volunteers you have become friends. Olson Park has never felt like just a school. It has felt like home.
While the building may be closing its doors, the love, memories, lessons, and friendships created here will never be lost. They will live on in every student, every family, and every staff member who had the privilege of being part of Olson Park.
Thank you for loving our children, believing in them, and helping them grow. Thank you for making our family feel safe, welcomed, and valued. Thank you for giving us a place that felt like home.
With love, gratitude, and respect,
Rebecca Delaluz and Family 🦅❤️
