End of year gift for teacher

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Bumping this - I have a graduating 5th grader and we want to do something for her teacher, who has gone absolutely above and beyond this year, and another school employee who has helped her immensely for her entire six years there. From this thread it sounds like we should not break the $20 rule, and I love the idea of a note ccing the principal. Any other gift ideas? Can I give "stuff" beyond the $20 gift card (not sure what it would be?) I just want to do a bit more than we have done every other year, but not sure how.

I have done emails copying the principal in years past (which seemed to be very much appreciated). I also have a “graduate” this year and did gift cards for teachers, including specials teachers, which I don’t normally do but all of whom have been great to my kid over the years. He wrote handwritten notes with each and (surprised proud mom moment) really did a sweet job personalizing them.

[Anonymous]

Teacher here - “best” present was a Massage Envy Giftcard for a full body massage. It was the best treat after a long school year