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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]"It's DEFINITELY not enough money to bribe me. Write a lovely note or better, have your child write the note, and that's what is the most important thing. "

I'm a teacher, too.  I don't think it's about whether or not it's actually going to bribe me-I think it reflects upon me poorly if other parents, teachers, or community members find out that I accepted cash as a holiday gift.  Of course I'm not going to change grades for $20, or any amount of money.  But, the fact remains that teachers are held to a different standard than some other professions and I prefer not to put myself in what I think is a questionable position.[/quote]

Have you ever actually returned a gift to a student?  Would you accept a $75 Barnes & Noble card?  I agree with a PP - I just don't see the difference between cash and a gift card.  I think either is fine.

DH is a teacher.  He gets WAY too many sweets (some homemade and some not) - most end up in the teacher's lounge.  It's very thoughtful and greatly appreciated, of course - but I he prefers more practical items that can be used in the classroom (games for indoor recess, as a PP mentioned, books for the classroom library, supplies, etc.).  Probably his favorite and most memorable gift so far was a crate of Asian pears he got from one student.  We thought it was so odd at first - but then we all discovered how delicious Asian pears are!  The oddest was an earring/neclace set - I liked it though  :wink: [/quote]

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