Teachers are supposed to post their gift tastes as part of into materials / BSTN, so students/families can make a human connection and give a nice gift

Anonymous wrote:I love that every single year, teachers repeatedly say all they want is a sincere thank you note.

And every year, families ask, "but what about...?"

Just write the darn card.

Maybe the PTAs could change their old habits? They continue to ask families to buy and make cookies for school staff before winter break.

Anonymous wrote:There is so much food around the holidays. Most staff put cookies, candies, chocolates in the break room to share. Some of it gets eaten and whatever is leftover is thrown away.

This.

Anonymous wrote:There is so much food around the holidays. Most staff put cookies, candies, chocolates in the break room to share. Some of it gets eaten and whatever is leftover is thrown away.

+1

Anonymous wrote:What stores or bakery have decent enough cookies to satisfy teachers and staff?

Italian bakeries.

I love that every single year, teachers repeatedly say all they want is a sincere thank you note.

And every year, families ask, "but what about...?"

Just write the darn card.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not a teacher but I work in a police station. We will eat cookies that a coworker brings in but don’t eat homemade cookies a citizens brings in. Too much risk. We say thank you then throw away.

Good to know. Same with firemen probably?

I don’t think so necessarily. My DH has gotten death threats from people he put in jail, and their associates. He’s not worried the cookies will have cat hair or something. He is worried they will have rat poison. I don’t think firefighters get the same hatred.

I think as long as they know you as a friend from the community, they are happy to have your home made treats. My aunt is a realtor and makes delicious pastries for the firehouse near her home.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not a teacher but I work in a police station. We will eat cookies that a coworker brings in but don’t eat homemade cookies a citizens brings in. Too much risk. We say thank you then throw away.

Good to know. Same with firemen probably?

I don’t think so necessarily. My DH has gotten death threats from people he put in jail, and their associates. He’s not worried the cookies will have cat hair or something. He is worried they will have rat poison. I don’t think firefighters get the same hatred.

There is so much food around the holidays. Most staff put cookies, candies, chocolates in the break room to share. Some of it gets eaten and whatever is leftover is thrown away.

Anonymous wrote:Not a teacher but I work in a police station. We will eat cookies that a coworker brings in but don’t eat homemade cookies a citizens brings in. Too much risk. We say thank you then throw away.

Good to know. Same with firemen probably?

I am the teacher with the cop husband above.

If a student and/or parent hand makes me cookies, I will be really touched that they did so. I will eat some in front of the student to show how I am grateful, and I will take some home.

If a student or parent provides store bought cookies, I might eat them if it's an event at a time where I'm hungry or I might not. I won't take them into my house to eat, but if they are packaged I will find some place to donate them.

But I wouldn't exactly say I want cookies. I have a kid who loves to bake. We already have a lot of cookies. I don't need more.

If you want to make me happy spend 3 minutes writing a thank you note, or have your kid do it. Way cheaper and faster and better for my waistline.

Anonymous wrote:I eat cookies that students bake and give me. Or I take them home for my family. I’m touched when a student gives me homemade stuff

+1

I have many teachers as friends and they said their favorite gifts were cards/handmade gifts from the kids and gift cards. They have too many apples, mugs, vases, candles, key chains etc.

What stores or bakery have decent enough cookies to satisfy teachers and staff?

I don’t eat home cooked things from students, and rarely from staff - depends on how well I know the person.