Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated May 2-6 this year. There are many thoughtful gestures for kids of all ages but if you're looking for new ideas this year, here are five things teachers really want from a teacher's view:
1. Letters from students:
When both current and former students show their appreciation to me, it means the world. Written in there own print and best spelling. It really warms our hearts.
2. Letters from you:
Sometimes it feels like we only hear from parents when there is an issue. During Teacher Appreciation Week take the time to send a letter of appreciation or an email that says thank you to your child's teacher.
3. Nominate your child's teachers for awards
There is no greater honor than being nominated for an award. When parents take the time to recognize teachers for their efforts by sending in a nomination, it makes us feel like we are really doing something right. It is a real boost -- even if we don't win!
Nominate a teacher HERE to win Macaroni Kid NW Rochester Best Teacher 2022 Award! We will award one teacher from each westside district dependent on entries. (Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Churchville-Chili, West/East Irondequoit, and Rochester City)
4. Give a gift of classroom supplies
Teachers spend so much of their own money on classroom supplies and most are not reimbursed. That means the countless pencils, paper, dry-erase markers, erasers, glue, tissues, etc. we go through in our classrooms are often purchased with money out of our own pockets. We also spend a lot of our money on things to make learning more fun and make our classrooms beautiful for your kiddos to spend their day in. If you are going to spend the money on us -- we would love some supplies!
5. 3 C's- Coffee, Caffeine and Chocolate
Have you ever spent an entire week in a classroom of kids? Trust me. We need caffeine.
