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jonsmom May 13, 2008

What kind of gift do you give a teacher at the end of the year?

jonsmom
I'm curious to know what types of gifts (if any) you and your child give teachers at the end of the schoo year. How do you decide what's appropriate?
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clearbrook73
clearbrook73 August 28, 2008
Lee-Anne,
I'm so happy to hear that! I'm so glad more schools will implement this idea! Teachers really have a ball with it too!
lcalhoon
lcalhoon August 28, 2008
Thanks clearbrook73! I like the hall idea. Since I read your message yesterday, I was thinking of maybe putting it on our school web page as well. Thank you for the detailed explanation. I printed it because I am working at two schools this semester and I could start the program at both schools....thanks to YOU!

Lee-Anne
clearbrook73
clearbrook73 August 28, 2008
The get to know your teacher program is posted on the bulletin board at school. Each teacher gets a card to fill out and then it is hung in the hallway. I'm not sure who organized it, but I really appreciate it. I know the PTO did not because I'm on it. It is great idea-who ever thought of it! The card says: Teachers Name___, Grade Level___, Favorite Food___, Children___, Pets___, Favorite Hobby___, Favorite Sport___. This is for Elementary school. I think any school can do this.
My introduction letter is something I've always done to help transitioning into a new year. I think I'm the only parent in my school that does this, but I've brought it up at PTO meetings to encourage parents to do it as well. I taught preschool for 8 years and I've always encouraged parents to write me a letter before class starts. I always told them to ask their child what they would like the teacher to know about them. That way, the teacher doesn't have to spend weeks trying to figure out where they are socially, academically, and can nurture a child that may be shy or really scared about school starting. I know the teachers we have had in the past really appreciate it.
lcalhoon
lcalhoon August 27, 2008
Clearbrook,

Would you please post the ?s for the Get To Know Your Teacher Program?
lcalhoon
lcalhoon August 27, 2008
Dear Clearbrook73:
Who organizes the "Get to Know Your Teacher" program?

Is this for elementary school? How would it work for Jr. High or High School?
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