Tuesday 3rd June 2025
PACK THE BACKPACK
APRIL 2025 Recipient
APRIL RECIPIENT:
Shelby Macki – 1st & 2nd Grade Special Education Teacher – Nevada Central Elementary School
NOMINATED BY:
Heinrik Edgington
HEINRIK’S LETTER:
Mrs. Macki is the kindest and caring teacher. She loves to share big wins such as learning to read, spelling sight words, and any accomplishment! She has a place for kids in her room to rest, she knows when kids are not themselves, she allows them to have space to rest and regroup. She encourages kids to be themselves, be kind, and express themselves. Teaching them to use their words in a kind way to tell someone they are not doing ok and need something. Mrs. Macki is truly remarkable. Not only does she share wins, she keeps my mom updated too.
Welcome to The List,
Well, it’s official—Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen tied the knot in California over the weekend, looking like a Pinterest board come to life. She rocked a strapless gown, gloves, and a veil longer than your aunt’s group text. They got engaged last November, and guess who showed up? Larry freakin' David. Yep, Mr. Curb Your Enthusiasm himself, despite being a hardcore Jets fan. I’m sure that stirred up some awkward small talk by the shrimp cocktail.
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Mark Hamill has officially hung up the lightsaber and said, “I’m out.” He told Screen Rant that Star Wars should focus on new characters—translation: “I’ve done my time, now leave me alone.” He even joked about not wanting to be a naked Force ghost since he left his robes behind in The Last Jedi. Honestly, Mark, that’s probably best for all of us. May the pants be with you.
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Over in Philly, Jelly Roll and Post Malone had a full-blown magical moment. While Jelly was belting out “Hard Fought Hallelujah” at Citizens Bank Park, a DOUBLE RAINBOW appeared—like, straight-up Disney movie vibes. Jelly even pointed and said, “You can’t tell me God ain’t here!” And honestly? With that kind of timing, either God’s a fan… or He’s on tour too.
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Well, country meets abs in the new rom-com The Token Groomsman. Kane Brown is hopping on the rom-com train with Taylor Lautner—yep, Twilight wolf boy himself. Kane’s playing the best friend, while Taylor’s character jets off to a fancy Italian wedding, not for love, but to make business connections. Because nothing says romance like networking over a charcuterie board in Tuscany. Can’t wait to see who gets drunk and ruins the vows.
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