In the earliest hours of April 23, 2011, we lost our dear friend and colleague, Shira Nattana Ulmer, an outstanding teacher, a guiding mentor, a loving mother, a devoted friend, and a beautiful human being. After a year of waging war against an aggressive barrage of cancer, Shira fell. She fought valiantly and never gave in; she never saw defeat as an option. Always optimistic that she would return to health and her profession, Shira stood strong, buoyed by the love of her family and friends… and her students. Despite Shira’s passing, she will always remain with us in spirit and memories.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
Mary E. Frye
Cancer is a cruel and bitter foe, but our Sixth Grade students and the faculty and staff of Crestview Prep are rallying to raise awareness and funds in the fight against this menace. On Saturday, May 7, our Revlon Run/Walk team, Crestview Crew, will converge on Exposition Park near the USC campus and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Led by team captain Cameron Wu, the Crestview Crew is quickly gathering “womentum” and building its membership and donation totals. We thank you, the Crestview Community, for your support and enthusiasm as we enter our warm-up week, and we look forward to lacing it up early next Saturday morning… We’re walking for and with our beloved teacher and friend, Mrs. Shira Ulmer!
