I did a "Live from the Red Carpet" movie theme for Teacher Appreciation last year that went over very well. If you'll send me an email, I'll send you all my stuff....invites, trivia contest, pictures of our event, etc. I even have some movie clapboard keychains leftover that I would love to pass on to someone else who could use them.
Cindy Armstrong
President
Marseilles PTA This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
That was our school that was posted! I'm so glad that someone else might find it helpful. We had a lot of fun with our Staff Appreciation Week last year.
Well, this year, I'm thinking of doing something along the lines of "Building a Strong Future" and have it kind of construction themed. If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to hear them.
Thanks,
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This is a post from last year that I saved on my computer because I thought it had some good ideas. I want to be clear I did not think up these great ideas. Someone else is due the credit!
SHC
posted 04-28-2005 04:42 PM
We went for a theme this year. No one has ever tried to include the entire student body in the appreciation week festivities... so I did!! I got some of the ideas from here and some from PTA website. Here's what we sent home. The items in blue are what the PTA is doing along with the stuff suggested for the students.
Gordon McCaw
Elementary School PTA
Announces
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
May 2-6
“Cooking Up Appreciationâ€
We have several ways to show our appreciation to our teachers & staff during this week.
Please note the following themed days and jump on in and show our teachers & staff how much we appreciate them!
The staff includes office, aides, custodians, cafeteria workers & administration.
Monday 5/2 Baked Goods Day—"Because You’re so Sweet - We say Thank You!."
Students are asked to bring in a baked good or treat for their teacher & 2 staff members.
Tuesday 5/3 Recipe Day- "Our Teachers/Staff have the recipe for success." We are asking each student to bring in a family favorite recipe to their teacher & 2 staff members.
Wednesday 5/ 4 Letter Day –“Our Teachers lead in the ‘write’ directionâ€. Students write a personal letter or draw a picture to give to their teacher & 2 staff members to let them know how much they are appreciated.
Thursday 5/5 Flower Day—“Teachers help small things grow†Students are asked to share a flower (real/silk/homemade) with their teacher & 2 staff members.
Friday 5/6 Student’s Choice - "Thanks for making our days fun." Students are asked to bring in something fun (bottle of bubbles, etc) or a classroom supply item (pencils, erasers, glue, etc.).
Here's what the PTA is doing along with the above mentioned:
PTA’S SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION
Monday 5/2 (PTA supplies a treat in the boxes & begins "Look how sweet" contest, where teachers/staff members are to guess which baby picture belongs to which teacher/staff member)
Tuesday 5/3 Recipe Day- ("Our Teachers/Staff are Souper" PTA provides soup & sandwiches for lunch) We also asked teachers/staff to write down their favorite recipe and saying. We will type them up in a small notebook-type of format and give these out the teachers/staff.
Wednesday 5/ 4 (PTA provides Ice Cream Social for staff/teachers after school & treat in boxes in am)
Thursday 5/5 Flower Day (PTA provides luncheon for staff/teachers – Mexican-theme – Cinco de Mayo & treat in boxes in am)
Friday 5/6 (Winner announced for “Look how sweet†contest & treat in boxes, 5 min. neck massages available during lunch time & treat in boxes in am)
Walk of Fame
Create a Walk of Fame for our teachers. We're actually painting our "red carpet and stars". We're an outdoor school (we're getting a new school in 2 years and until then we'll change out the teachers that leave's stars with the new teachers for next year)entry hall. Make gold stars with a teacher's name on each.
“Look How Sweet†contest—Teacher’s & Staff provide PTA with their baby picture. We display them for the week and have the teachers and staff guess which baby picture belongs to whom. The winner is announced on Friday, 5/6 during lunch and receives a prize. Also, randomly draw out a teacher/staff member’s name for a prize – 2-night stay at the Oasis in Mesquite (donated).
For the treats in their boxes: 1) teacher's favorite candy bar (asked on questionaire a couple weeks ago); 2) Teacher's Lucky Penny saying on postcard size card stock with 2005 penny); 3) "Mint" certificate (ex. commit "mint", encourag "mint") with Peppermint patties stuck to them; 4) Recipe book from teacher/staff recipes; 5) we ordered personalized teacher stickers for the entire staff (75 people) that we'll give to them on Friday. We budget $1000 for the week. I think I'm doing well with getting stickers for everyone (2 sheets each), 2 lunches and an ice cream social along with the other small stuff.
So far, I've had positive responses from parents about the daily suggestions for the week. Some are just picking a couple to do some are planning stuff for all 5 days. I think they liked the guideline and don't feel like they have to go out and buy something expensive and realize just the small gestures count. I sent home the flyer last week then again yesterday. I also have posters up to remind them. If anyone would like copies of any of the items we're doing, feel free to email me! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
posted 04-28-2005 04:42 PM
[ 01-13-2006, 09:34 AM: Message edited by: SHC ]
I love your idea of a themed teachers lunch!
We do a lunch also and each of the teachers receives a gift bag with a $25 GC to Borders book store in it.
This year we are thinking of buying a small gift item and place it on the teachers desks each day of Teacher appreciation week. A mug one day with pencils in it, an apple relax ball one day , and apple clipboard one day and so on. We will most likely order from oriental trading - great deals.
I also love the idea of doing the themed breakfast also.
So inspired!
Kathryn Hubley
Corresponding Secretary
Wollaston Elementary School
Quincy, Massachusettes
Hi, Denise!
Our big thing during teacher appreciation week is our themed lunch for the staff. The night before, we sneak into the teacher's lounge and decorate according to our theme. Then, we serve breakfast and lunch throughout the day.
Two years ago, we did a Hawaiiaan-theme; we served freshfruit, coconut shrimp, baked ham,etc. Every teacher got a lei as they entered the lounge.
Last year, we had a 50's Diner theme. We turned the entire lounge into a diner for the day! My husband brought his bbq and grilled burgers and we all brought in our blenders to make milkshakes! We even had 50's trivia... the older the teacher, the better they did!
This year, we're going to try a "Oscar" theme... you know? Red carpet entrance, little oscar trophies for each teacher, extra fancy food.
Hope this gives you some ideas,
Kelley
Madison PTO
Mount Vernon, WA
