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[quote=Anonymous]I teach middle school and would like to echo suggestion for cards and letters, even if they might seem forced.  I have a box of notes I have received from my students (I have especially loved the ones where students have drawn pictures of things we have done in class).  There is a special place for the touching notes and letters I have received from parents about their take on the influence I have had on their children.  It is so meaningful and I go back to them over and over and remember those children.  Giftcards are nice, but knowing that I actually made a difference, even if for a brief period of time, helps me get through those tough days more than a coffee.

As a public school teacher, I love using gift cards to buy special items for my classroom, since resources are tight.  Cards to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Staples (or other office supply stores) are fantastic.

I have one caution about gifting edibles.  I am allergic to chocolate, but don't typically tell the students.  This year, I had to throw out or regift the majority of the edibles I was given at the holidays and I felt terrible about it.  My (teacher) friend never drinks coffee, but often has water or tea in a thermal mug, so she has received a lifetime supply of Starbucks cards.  I would avoid giving food items unless you know, for sure, that the teacher will use them.

The best teacher gift I have gotten was when an 8th grade student came up to my desk at lunch, when there were not other students around, and said "I was trying to figure out what to get to to thank you for the work you have done this year, and I figured what would really mean the most is if I came in and told you" and that's what she did.  I was floored and had to work to not cry until she left.  It was so moving.[/quote]

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