The kids is DHs class usually do something for him. It varies from candy to gift cards. One of his kids parents owns a local restaurant and has given him several gift certificates. He doesn't expect anything but I think he appreciates any effort that is made
I don't think the parents here do much. Gifts are usually given at winter holiday and at the end of the school year. The PTO does give each teacher a small gift next week. Also, I'm a volunteer baker for PTO and we were asked to drop off treats one day next week also.
My standard gift for teachers is a gc to Target unless I personally know them. Even if it's a small amount, it can go towards classroom supplies, personal household staples, a treat for themselves etc.
As a high school teacher, I never get anything for anything except eye rolls.
Exactly...me too!
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Okay so I should apparently pay more attention to the emails the daycare director sends out. I knew they were doing themed days, but I didn't read through and see that the themes correlated with gifts:
Monday is
Superhero Day! – All teachers and children are encouraged to
dress up as a superhero. Anyone can be a superhero. You can create your
own or dress like one of the well-known superhero’s. Be sure to bring back
the attached picture by Monday.
Tuesday is
Flower Power Day! – We invite you to
bring in flowers for each of your child’s teachers. We can’t wait to see
the beautiful bouquets that grow from all the children!
Wednesday – We will be hosting a “Superhero Fuel Up Pot Luck Lunch” for our
teachers lunch. Please see the front desk for a sign up sheet to bring
something as we recognize our teachers with a wonderful luncheon.
Thursday Candy
Grams – We invite you and your children to bring
their favorite teachers a piece of candy to show appreciation (i.e.
Hershey’s Kisses - “Kisses for My Teacher”). Teachers love candy at any
time of the week, but we are naming Thursday, Candy Gram Day! We will have
handy templates if you would like to attach a short note from your child
onto the candy.
Friday is You
Make A Difference Day – Please use our “You
Make A Difference” cards to recognize your child’s favorite teacher. Turn
them into your director so the teacher can be recognized!
Ok so I didn't realize it was Teacher Appreciation Week but I did know that Friday is Provider Appreciation Day for daycare providers. I like the idea but I actually super hate that the people who created it intentionally chose the Friday before Mother's Day as if to say, let's honor the stand in mothers around the same time, kwim?
I'm giving Gerbera daisy plants to the teachers in each boy's room.
Oh, we have daily gift suggestions at daycare. DAILY.
Omg, we got this list too! I was all willing at first to do something cute, and then I saw the list and I'm like WTF, really? We pay an insane tuition, I'm not paying for a daily present too. I think I'm going to do a cheap, but cute/cheesy pintrest craft. Like a basket of Simple lemonade and Donuts with a note that says "You're simply the best, I donut want to leave your class" (Since she's moving up to the next age group soon)
Re: Next Week Is Teacher Appreciation Week
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Like new suggestions everyday or "here's some shit you can bring in daily?"
My standard gift for teachers is a gc to Target unless I personally know them. Even if it's a small amount, it can go towards classroom supplies, personal household staples, a treat for themselves etc.
Mom to Carter (6), and Calianne (1).
Proud VBAC, natural birth, breastfeeding, cloth diapering momma!