teacher presents...

Halo79RN

okay, last year when it was just dd in school (one teacher and 2 grad assistants), we got the teacher a $25 gift card and the two grad assistants $15 gift cards and then each a little thing of chocolates.  

this year ds is in school... between the two of them there are 2 teachers and 5 grad assistants....  do you think $10 gift cards for each grad assistant is okay? I'm thinking we'll make peppermint bark to send as well.  the grad assistants are the teachers assistants all year.  that or should I cut the teachers' gifts to $15 as well.   

JenniC1135

Speaking as a former teacher, a giftcard in any amount is always really appreciated and the amount doesn't affect how we treat the kids.  Give what you can afford - all you mentioned sounds fine - and write them a sincere note in the card about how much you appreciate what they do for your dc.

Heidisean

I was a therapist in a school. I also agree with pp that gc are the best way to go and any amt is appreciated. However, I would skip the homemade candy or bake goods. Typically, if they are just thrown out because you never really know who made it or if they are clean or not.

wildfloweragain

I love getting gc's ($5-10 is plenty) OR bark.  Doesn't have to be both.

AnnapolisLari

Heidisean:

However, I would skip the homemade candy or bake goods. Typically, if they are just thrown out because you never really know who made it or if they are clean or not.

Seriously? I taught in 3 different schools, and I don't know anyone who ever threw away baked gifts that they received.

What a waste. I would just decline with a plausible excuse before I would take something and toss it.

I am knitting some fingerless gloves for DS teacher.

DandelionMom

I think a $10 gc is great.  I often do Starbucks cards for the teacher assistants. 

I wouldn't do baked goods either.  Teachers already get so much of that stuff.