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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a teacher and a parent, we don't expect or want gifts. We want your child to be on time, prepared to learn, present every day possible, and supported at home.

If you really feel called to give a gift, write a kind note about how I've impacted your child. If you absolutely must put in a gift card, $5 or $10 is plenty.

More than that often comes off as a bribe--seriously.[/quote]
My understanding is that $20-30 is a totally normal amount for an elementary teacher holiday gift card in our district.  I can't imagine it being viewed as a bribe.

I also don't write a note to the teacher because, frankly, I don't know them that well.  My kid writes a note.  [/quote]

NP:

This forum is so odd.

Teacher: "This" is what we want. Please don't do "that".
Parent: No, you're wrong, I'm going to do "that".

Every year teachers ask for notes, not money. Just write the damn note and forgo the money.  [/quote]

Exactly this.

It feels so awkward to receive cash or gift cards. This is my profession. I don’t give my doctor a gift card. I don’t give my accountant extra cash. I want to be treated as a professional.

I LOVE the hand-written cards. Love them! (And yes, I have written my doctor a card of gratitude after a rough appointment.) [/quote]

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