Teachers of DCUM: TAW wish list?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Seeing a lot of glue sticks, what about HS teachers, what is on your wish list?

Pencils (I have gone through well over 2000 this year)
White board markers
A note copying my principal

[Anonymous]

The best gifts are nice notes from students or parents.

[Anonymous]

I'd love a curriculum too but a TPT gift card would be nice. I spend a ton of money on there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd love a curriculum too but a TPT gift card would be nice. I spend a ton of money on there.

+1000

[Anonymous]

This is so sad. The office supplies wish list is sad. The fact that what actually happens is that we all get “appreciated” one week a year with free food is sad.

I teach in a Title 1 and have never received a gift from a parent in my entire 8 year career so honestly, you’re probably overthinking this, a nice note would be fine but not just because it’s Appreciation Week.

I’m definitely disillusioned but we don’t have Doctor Appreciation Week etc. I love genuine displays of appreciation and kindness but I’d also just really like to be treated like a professional and with respect (which is obviously an issue that goes beyond one family or student and speaks more abour the system in general).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Seeing a lot of glue sticks, what about HS teachers, what is on your wish list?

I would love tissues. That’s all.

What could go- the PTA has been generous and provided us with sweets every day but almost every teacher I know is trying to eat healthy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seeing a lot of glue sticks, what about HS teachers, what is on your wish list?

I would love tissues. That’s all.

What could go- the PTA has been generous and provided us with sweets every day but almost every teacher I know is trying to eat healthy.

Pencils are a close second. My bulk box is almost out and SOLs are coming so it’s time for me to go to Costco.

[Anonymous]

Gift card, TPT voucher, nice letter to principal are all good

[Anonymous]

A note to the principal has been mentioned several times; can a teacher fill me in on the reason behind that? What does the principal do with that letter of praise? If my child had a fantastic teacher a couple years ago who was a real standout and I’m still at the same school, should I write a belated note now or would my note no longer be relevant?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A note to the principal has been mentioned several times; can a teacher fill me in on the reason behind that? What does the principal do with that letter of praise? If my child had a fantastic teacher a couple years ago who was a real standout and I’m still at the same school, should I write a belated note now or would my note no longer be relevant?

Yes, I think it is a good idea! It may even be more relevant with the benefit of 20/20 vision and new experiences. You never know when something "small" like that can make a big difference in someone's life. And the teacher will love knowing that s/he made such an impression that you're still thinking about him/her.