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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s actually not a part of a teacher’s job. These letters are not mentioned in our contracts, nor is a single minute of our workday all year long devoted to this task, which can take over 40 work hours a year. We are allowed to say no. It is a common misconception on DCUM that this is a part of our job.

We do it anyway out of respect for our students, but be aware this is 100% done on our own time and out of support, not obligation.

OP, a letter is sufficient. I write over 50 a year and usually get 1-2 thank-you letters. I’m thrilled when students show appreciation for these letters! It doesn’t happen often.[/quote]

There are dozens of things you do that are part of your job but aren't specifically named in the contract. This is one of them. It's 10x as important as grading the 50th makework homework assignment.

If you don't like it, lobby the principal to ban LOR and send letters to colleges telling them.

It's not fair to keep some children in or out of a college based on teachers' whims. [/quote]

I very, very clearly stated that we do write letters, but it is not done out of OBLIGATION.

I wasn’t complaining about it, nor was I saying that we don’t / won’t write them. We obviously do. And whims? Do you really think I won’t write one because of some whim? I write 50 a year, and I turn down very few. When I do, I alert counseling, explain my good reason why, and help find alternatives. Because I care.

I was merely fixing a common misconception. And since two posters before me said “thank you” letters aren’t needed because this is part of our job, I felt a kind, reasonable explanation was warranted.

It is absolutely acceptable for teachers to explain the -reality- of our profession to others and you don’t need to assume we are complaining. We aren’t. Perhaps it’s time you assume good intentions, because that’s what the majority of us have, and we work very hard and sacrifice more than we should.[/quote]

Thank you, PP, for all that you do.  I, for one, am very grateful.  Regardless of whether this is something you are “obligated” to do, there are many teachers who go above and beyond and most parents are very appreciative.  I’m one of the PPs who said a small gift around the holidays is appropriate, just like I think it’s appropriate to get my kids’ other stand out teachers small holiday gifts.
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