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[quote=Anonymous]I am an MCPS teacher, I looked through the posts about whether or not to give gifts to teachers, and what is appropriate etc... I did no see anyone posting this information.

At our back to school training in August this topic was discussed.

The MCPS policy is that teachers can not accept a gift card more than 25 dollars in value, and no more than than two such gifts from the same family in one school year.

I have been a high school teacher for seven years and I have probably received as many gifts. It is very rare that students/parents send holiday gifts, at least at my school. When I have been given gifts I have been very appreciative. One poster said something to the effect of teachers don't need gifts for doing their jobs... do we get gifts for doing ours? I do think may firms give bonuses at some point in the year, something a teacher does not receive ... and I promise I am in no way fairly compensated for the amount of time I invest in  my job, and the way that some students treat me. I am a public servant, and when a student or parent takes a moment to thank me for that I really appreciate it. So if you think a teacher does a good job- let her/him know. Even if it is just in a card. [/quote]

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