Teachers: What gifts do you throw away?

[Anonymous]

My high school kids each have 7 teachers. I ordered each teacher a $10 Chipotle gift card. Not certain that they'll all love Chipotle, but there is one near the school and I figure a lunch on us might be a good gift.

[Anonymous]

I think I've kept everything! Chocolates, gift cards, scarves, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is cash in an Asian money envelope acceptable?

Will you feel offended if a parent gifts you a modest amount (say $15 -%20) in a gift envelope?

Not at all.

[Anonymous]

I got 20 coffee mugs last year and I don't even drink coffee or tea at work. I finally realized it was because my team shares a keurig machine and it's kept in my room since I have this extra counter area in the back. Parents must have seen that on back to school night and made a note.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I give a donation in the teacher's name to UNICEF.

Tacky

[Anonymous]

So many people are so picky.
I use every gift.

[Anonymous]

Wow
..there's a lot of people here sensitive or allergic to stuff.

I'm a teacher, I use every gift...be it lotions, mugs, chocolates...if it's something I already have then I might regift it.
You can't go wrong with cash or gift cards.

[Anonymous]

I'm one of the skin allergy teachers. I didn't mean to sound ingrateful and anything is appreciated. To echo the others, a handwritten note or email is the best gift. As for gift cards, look for places that are around the school. We have a Starbucks a block away and teachers can always buy other things besides coffee. Many stop by and get a sandwich if they forgot lunch.

[Anonymous]

^wow typos! I'm embarrassed I'm a teacher!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I give a donation in the teacher's name to UNICEF.

That is far more for you than the teacher. Tacky.

Incredibly tacky!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is cash in an Asian money envelope acceptable?

Will you feel offended if a parent gifts you a modest amount (say $15 -%20) in a gift envelope?

Completely acceptable!

No food, no candles and no lotions please.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I give a donation in the teacher's name to UNICEF.

That is far more for you than the teacher. Tacky.

Incredibly tacky!

I think it is lovely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I give a donation in the teacher's name to UNICEF.

That is far more for you than the teacher. Tacky.

Incredibly tacky!

I think it is lovely.

I agree, I don't find it tacky at all.
If teachers do, maybe they can send out a press release via the school with their accepted gifts.

[Anonymous]

A teacher here who would love candles or lotions (not the Uber scented ones full of chemicals). A gift card or Amazon card of some sort would also be helpful. Movie tickets? Or a bottle of wine. Not appropriate but I know some parents do it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is cash in an Asian money envelope acceptable?

Will you feel offended if a parent gifts you a modest amount (say $15 -%20) in a gift envelope?

I don't know if offended is the right word. I might think you confused me for the babysitter.

How much are you expecting?