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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]$10 to the main teacher, $5 to specials.  It is a token appreciation, same as to therapists and extra curricular coaches and the like.

I don't understand the $50 and $100 answers.  These are paid positions, not charity or volunteers.  I am a teacher, and anything over $20 makes me really uncomfortable.  Is it a bribe? Do you feel sorry for me? Write an email of appreciation to my principal or contribute to the staff luncheon the PTA puts on and call it a day.[/quote]

How easily offended do you get that anything over $20 makes you feel uncomfortable!?

I’m a teacher and a parent myself, gift cards make me happy- not uncomfortable, I use the money to purchase things I wouldn’t otherwise get for myself
 
And as a parent I love to give to my kids’ teachers- If I have ever made you feel uncomfortable with a generous gift, please give it back to me. [/quote]

There's no discomfort when friends or family give larger gifts. It is uncomfortable when a student whose college recommendations I am writing or whose grades are being finalized for the semester gives me a larger amount.  If you want to give a large gift, please save it for the end of the year when there is no longer the potential for it to appear as a request for a favor or special treatment.[/quote]

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